| Tara Kemp | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tara Leslye Kemp |
| Born | May 11, 1964 |
| Origin | Livermore, California |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Years active | 1991–1995 |
| Labels | Giant Records |
Tara Leslye Kemp (born on May 11, 1964 in Livermore, California) is an American pop and R&B singer who was signed to the Giant Records label. She is best known for her two Top 10 1991 singles "Hold You Tight" and "Piece of My Heart."
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"Hold You Tight," written by singer-songwriter Will Hammond Jr., achieved RIAA gold status and reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was followed by another Top 10 single, "Piece of My Heart," which reached No. 7. Kemp's quick success was short-lived, however, as her third single "Too Much" stalled at No. 95, with further releases failing to chart at all.[1] She also recorded a song entitled "Action Speaks Louder Than Words," which was featured on the soundtrack for the Fox television series, Beverly Hills, 90210.[2] "Come Correct" was released in 1994. Giant Records folded not long thereafter, leaving Kemp—along with labelmates Jade, Color Me Badd, Jeremy Jordan, and many others—without recording deals.
Kemp returned on a duet entitled "Searchin' for Silver" with producer and fellow arranger William Hammond on his debut album. Kemp is said to be working on a new album with an unknown release date.
| Year | Single | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. Dance | U.S. R&B | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | "Hold You Tight" | 3 | 1 | 4 | Tara Kemp |
| 1991 | "Piece of My Heart" | 7 | 47 | ||
| "Too Much" | 95 | - | - | ||
| 1992 | "Anything You Ask" | - | - | - | Class Act Soundtrack |
| 1993 | "Action Speaks Louder than Words" | - | - | - | Beverly Hills 90210 Soundtrack |