Tamia Marilyn Washington Hill, born on May 9, 1975, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is a renowned Canadian R&B singer and songwriter. Raised in a musically diverse environment by her mother, Tamia was involved in singing and performing from a young age, taking part in local choirs and theatrical productions. She honed her skills at the Walkerville Centre for Creative Arts and won the YTV Vocal Achievement Award in 1993.

In 1994, Tamia's career took a significant turn when she met Quincy Jones at a party. Impressed by her talent, Jones invited her to collaborate on his album "Q's Jook Joint" (1995), which earned her Grammy nominations for the songs "You Put a Move on My Heart" and "Slow Jams." Following this exposure, Tamia released her self-titled debut album in 1998, featuring collaborations with notable producers and achieving moderate success on R&B charts.

Tamia continued to release successful albums, including "A Nu Day" (2000) and "More" (2004), with hit singles like "So Into You" and "Stranger in My House." After leaving Elektra Records, she independently released projects through her label, Plus One Music Group, achieving her highest-charting album with "Love Life" in 2015.

Throughout her career, Tamia has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades. She has been married to former NBA player Grant Hill since 1999, and they have two daughters. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003, Tamia is an advocate for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.