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taragirl : The 26th Power
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With the voice of a diva, angel and pop star all wrapped in one, this fierce female brings down the house every time with her strong soulful melodies, passionate lyrics and straight up sass.
Genre: Urban/R&B: Contemporary urban
Release Date: 2006
The 26th Power
taragirl
Record Label: Girl Funk Music
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. 1st things 1st 1:51 + MP3 $0.99
2. Love-Change_Everything 4:07 + MP3 $0.99
3. High Life 3:58 + MP3 $0.99
4. VoiceMail 5:19 + MP3 $0.99
5. Stop Holdin On 5:23 + MP3 $0.99
6. Why Can't Cha 3:54 + MP3 $0.99
7. I Live This Life 4:21 + MP3 $0.99
8. Saturday Morning Love 3:35 + MP3 $0.99
9. What's Soul Music? + bonus track 4:54 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

Let’s make one thing clear:
taragirl is not just another R&B singer.

This soul sista truly is a one-in-a-million artist with an overwhelming talent for making people listen to what she’s got to say. Gifted with a remarkable, soul-drenched voice, she is equally capable of demanding more respect from fellas (on songs like "Why Can’t Cha") and delivering a consoling, heartfelt message about letting go of the past ("Stop Holdin On"). With one debut album under her belt (2006’s The 26th Power produced by Simon Illa) and more on the way, there’s no denying taragirl is already an unstoppable force within the music industry.

Live, critics continue to rave about her performances comparing her to artists like Teena Marie, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys. This kind of attention allows her to tour throughout the Northeast, even sharing stages alongside superstars like Chaka Khan, Angie Stone, Jill Scott, Chrisette Michele, The Brand New Heavies, and Amy Winehouse.

Describing her music as sophisticated modern soul with a bit of street charm thrown in, she’s dedicated to writing songs that inspire confidence (especially in women), hope in overcoming obstacles, and that speak on the complexities of relationships. "I’d like to be someone who moves your heart and your body simultaneously," explains taragirl, who’s made quite a splash since relocating to Philadelphia from New York City a few years ago.

Coupled with her quirky, effervescent personality and girl-power sass, it’s safe to say this fresh-voiced star possesses an unusual combination of talents ready to communicate with the world in never-seen-before way. Look up and out! taragirl is on a mission to save music – with a sound, a style and a spirit all her own.

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REVIEWS

Powerful into the 26th
author: Linda Koennecke
                            
„What´s Soul Music" Tara asks on the definition of her favoured music. Quite a sophisticated spoken word track that delivers all all answers on this questions. But first of all she starts through with „1st Things 1st", the typical anwering-machine-show-me-your-vip-friends-number that already made Mary J. Blige´s "411" big in 1992.

You better sit still on „Voice Mail" ´cause this track captivates you from the very first note. Some featherlike played piano and percussions in addition with Tara's soft voice. Impressive. But this is only one facet of her musical talent she presents on her debut. Still, those relaxing fender Rhodes, percussion and piano dominiated tracks („Stop Holding On", „Highlife") are kinda the perls on this album.

But full of soul are the midtempos „I Live This Live" shows lot of self esteem on the lyrics AND the vocal interpretion either. Meant straight from heart are „Love-Change-Everything" same as the forcing „Why Can't Cha". Of course she didn't activate the 26th power all on her own, producer Simone Illa gave her some production help. But whoever designed the beats on the PC, the voice is Taragirl. And that´s something real good. LINDA

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Must Have neo-soul album
author: DJ BrickBreaker
                            
'Stop Holdin On' and 'Voice Mail' are excellent songs.  The album shows much potential for this young artist.  listen to the songs and you'll agree this album is very solid from from start to finish.

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Big Things Come in Small Packages For Real!!
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This album is simply good listening music. The vocals are powerful yet soulful. The lyrics make sense, the production is tight. Taragirl doesn't just sing about love, but about life. Do yourself a favor and get this album today!

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This girl CAN sing! And, the songs...?? WOW! They're groovin'!
author: Ray Betterbid
                            
The first song on the album is fantastic Love-Change Everything. And, all of the other songs don't disappoint either. High Life has a great hook. I Live This Life tells her story and her attitude...great stuff!  Voicemail, Stop Holdin' On and Why Can't Cha...just a plethora of great words and music. Whatever you do DON'T MISS THIS ALBUM! It's simply fantastic.

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