Amerie On Her Journey From Hit Songs to a Literary Mogul in the Making

[@nvb7752]

She still in rotation on my playlist.

[@Linda-mc]

Okay! 😊

[@rerebrook5057]

She has her own playlist in my music app. Music is still hitting.

[@MsJuani1969Wiggins]

Always.

[@i_viz_ion346]

Same!!! 🎵🎶💕

[@Honestly_Sisi]

Yes especially the ALL I HAVE album 🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonyhosea8780]

20 yrs later and I still play Amerie as if she's a brand new artist. Thank u, Tamron, for giving this woman her flowers!! ✌🏾😸🎉

[@donikquac]

Yessssss

[@everythingbyjohn]

Facts I love her

[@italyparis6975]

Love Ameri ❤

[@coryfrance9547]

Yessss!

[@CURTMAYNE]

Amerie was never willing to compromise her vision of her self that is what makes her a legend !!!!

[@henrywal]

I appreciate she keeps it minimal with her nails and hair definitely has me 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ocampbell1954]

Y'all be calling everybody a legend. 😂

[@jaisonlives]

She’s definitely not a legend. She’s an afterthought

[@jaisonlives]

@@ocampbell1954 chile please Legend? Lol

[@angechrisman1694]

A LEGEND ? BFR

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

"1 Thing" is a forever bop

[@flourishwithflowers_]

Forever!

[@CourageofFaithLLC]

She started that trend...that DC go-go sound..with 1 thing and they never gave her the credit...

[@flourishwithflowers_]

@@CourageofFaithLLC she sure did!

[@CorettaJG]

Indeed!

[@jomarcoliverman4971]

@@CourageofFaithLLC lol know you young because that was definitely eu and herbie luv bug with salt n pepa and kid n play teddy Riley used to dabble in it also

[@Zeek509]

It is sooooo good to see her and to know she's still flourishing. She doesn't get the flowers she deserves, but she owned a whole musical era and is in my playlists today.

[@sobeliever1638]

She seems happy and content,who says people have to have a certain amount of attention and awards to get the flowers they deserve? A fulfilled life is flowers enough.

[@ntwalipat2]

I used to think her voice was too high pitched, but she’s very talented nonetheless! Her "This One Thing" song is my fave.

[@L.W..]

She hasn’t aged !!!! Ugh her beauty is unmatched 😍 I am still such a fan of hers! I love me some Amerie and her albums are still in heavy rotation!!!!

[@nasirwest6502]

She also had 1 of the best nose jobs ever.

[@Yallmaddtobad]

I think it's something that they gave us bc none of us are aging or dying in that year frame aka Era.

[@Lietotajvards9]

If I had money I wouldnt age too 😂😂😂😂

[@chelseyk287]

She half Korean they don’t age lol

[@juliaboyce3345]

Absolutely true.

[@nvb7752]

She look EXACTLY the same !!! Omg! ❤ I feel like im in 2002 looking at her. Amazing

[@devantejackson5085]

Me too I was a kid then now I'm grown I miss dem times 😞 20+ years old btw

[@missb1982]

She does. Its amazing

[@FateOfTheElephant]

Asian don't raisin, and black don't crack.

[@MissOJAY]

Riiiight 💕

[@nasirwest6502]

She does except her nose looks different and better now because of her nose job.

[@smae61]

She is gorgeous..natural beauty..glad to see she didn't let the music industry control her

[@jambro1583]

Yep no weave😊

[@alexanderescobar6891]

@@jambro1583 weird comment

[@KingJamesATL]

I listen to AMERIE Albums at least once a week. That first album is CLASSIC ❤❤❤

[@devantejackson5085]

I loved that Album "All I have" Definitely a classic fo' sho and it's 20+ old

[@GrowingGoodHair]

The whole album was 🔥🔥

[@jcdaniel4729]

I love Nothing like loving you that my song

[@kensongillis9249]

All I Have is my All Time Favorite Album 💿 by A Female😍❤️😍❤️

[@tysonb3568]

2nd too!

[@trentyates418]

Amerie stayed true to herself, she never been a sell out and have never let Hollywood get the best of her. Kudos to you Amerie, you’re one of the best.

[@TheTrevis_]

I love me some Amerie. I love her song "Can't Let Go" on her "All I Have" album. I just need one more album from her.

[@jayhilliard9191]

Do you know about the Mulholland EPS??

[@Honestly_Sisi]

An album with Rich Harrison specifically

[@nessababy146]

Agree

[@therealimlikewoa]

That’s one of my favorite songs by her. So good!

[@AlexFroot]

@@jayhilliard9191 she has a 2016 ep “Drive” - AMERIIE

[@laineylee23]

She's still as beautiful as she was 20 years ago. I still listen to her in 2023.

[@leesam7963]

They way Tamron is going, booking these interviews that people WANT to see, Lorenz, Kim, Erykah and now Amerie - she is on her way to her Emmy.

[@HoopCITY76]

She’s like the female Arsenio. He had on many of the great R&B & hip hop artists during the late 80s to early 90s when they were coming out.

[@c.l.9344]

Amerie is a natural beauty and a class act. I'm glad she didn't sell out to be in the entertainment industry. God bless her for remaining true to herself.

[@rickyo7061]

I wouldn't say natural. She's had a nose job , and wears very light make up. But she is def beautiful, and has always been

[@alexrodriguez5370]

I met her at Prada, 2003, and she was so poised, focused and a dream to deal with. Continued success and much love to her! 1 Thing is STILL makes me release my wiggle!!!

[@YouTubeReady]

Ya'll Amerie still makes music. She's just not mainstream like she was before. But her KZbin channel and book club are awesome.

[@thecurator2626]

Thanks.

[@nataosharichardson5597]

😮😍👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@Letskeepitclassy-t1k]

I've always loved & admired this beautiful, talented, and gorgeous! Young lady. And she did right to retire from music and follow her dream to write children's books. I wish her all the luck in the world. Congratulations! Amerie. 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾💯💯💯💯👑👑👑👑♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@bridgettejohnson9085]

My favorite Amerie of all time is “ 1 Thing”. It’s something about that song that makes me feel good every time I listen to that song. It has such a summer time vibe to it 😊. Also, can’t deny the fact it’s a great song to dance 💃🏾 to either!

[@flourishwithflowers_]

Me too!

[@honourlulu5562]

Me too!! 💯 been replaying it non stop since I watched her perform it at world music award show (2005) 🔥

[@fortelewisandrew2426]

I can't believe that at 44 years young, she's still so disarmingly beautiful. Amerie attributes her aging gracefully, to her mother's aesthetic regimen.

[@shay_lah]

I miss her. her first album was amazing especially the song I Just Died. sounds like a dream ❤

[@newflower8974]

That’s my song lol

[@kaynone1726]

Yes!!

[@NashvilleBraids]

Her album is definitely dreamy, that is the best way to put it!!

[@creamycazz1]

@@NashvilleBraids Yessss that’s a great way to put it!! Classic album to me

[@lovelyloner]

Yes and “Float” has that same energy. I adore this album.

[@D_A_Marv]

Tamron's attire and the shoes is🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelgreen6502]

She never disappoints me with the fashions 😂😂

[@keasito6204]

This dress - the colour is driving me crazy 👗

[@themessygossipshow]

"Why don't we fall in love" is definitely a summer feel good song.

[@ShavonneStone]

Yes🎉🎉🎉

[@RERK8]

Amerie feels like a kindred spirit. I love that she follows her own path and is educated and talented beyond singing.

[@morganhairston6548]

Her “Touch” album is a masterpiece. Still listen to it today. Her new EPs are good too. 💯

[@blakebarberi4828]

Yes the song "Like it use to be". Is my song for life.❤❤❤

[@femmenoire777]

TOUCHED is timeless I love how amazing yet humble she is 💋❤️

[@mindybutler3041]

Yesss love her Song Curious ❤❤❤❤❤

[@StillAlive-t8e]

Amarie is aging backwards 😍🙏🏽 she’s such a pure soul & timeless…

[@MIMI232]

I met her at her concert, before the show. She was so gracious to me & my friend whom she allowed to come in & watch her do sound check. She talked to us, signed my CD & not to add she was so gorgeous in person stunning actually. I was a fan before but I absolutely LOVED HER after that. She was a lovely person to meet. My fellow Capricorn woman! ❤

[@italyparis6975]

She still LOOKS fabulous as EVER!

[@authenticallykyle]

"You want them to be hopeful but you don't want them to be unprepared" GREAT POINT 🎉

[@Auntemem]

She must have a strong support system. Her mom kept reminding her about writing. And fame did not capture her soul. I love it.

[@izzyjamz]

I ain’t gon’ lie…Amerie was my teenage crush 😆 But real talk: I loved how she moved differently from her contemporaries. This interview confirmed what I saw then and enlightened me as to why she left the industry. She knew her worth and I commend her for that.

[@lawlesslah8776]

AMERIE IS SPOT ON! Guys NEVER EVER ignore that inner voice within, you will FEEL it talking to you in a form of ‘I don’t want to do this’ ‘ don’t do this ‘ ‘go for it’ please never ignore it or you will regret it for the rest of your life. And that pain will break you forever. Time won’t heal it but you learn to live with it years down the line. Don’t be like me. God bless you ❤

[@draperlamarcakes]

Her brainpower is off the charts. I’m loving it. Been into her for two decades already.

[@deonmatthews728]

She needs an unsung episode. She deserves it.

[@therealniasha]

Amerie is gifted . I need to get into her books !

[@taylordowning2533]

I always felt Amerie was so underrated. I have four of her albums and they were great! She looks amazing and she's greatly missed in music, but I'm glad to see her doing something she's so passionate about

[@uofmicha]

Amerie is such a nice person. I would see her in Short Hills mall, and she was approachable towards everyone.

[@Christina-212]

Hey Jersey😊

[@tamirajohnellestyle]

Short Hills and Garden State Plaza were my two favorite malls growin up in Jersey

[@damita4336]

@@tamirajohnellestyle she's a Jersey girl with no accent. Wow. I never would have guessed that. I don't know why I thought she was Canadian

[@Ponistar]

​@@damita4336she was an army brat. Maybe that had something to do with it.

[@damita4336]

@@Ponistar pretty sure you're right about that

[@parkermudsen1063]

I would’ve loved to see Amerie blow up bigger than she did. But honestly, to me she made two near perfect urban pop albums with All I Have and Touch….And then there’s the 4AM Mulholland EP 🥰 All I have to say is that EP is still the official soundtrack for that late/early hours between 1am-6am. 😉

[@RoseGold79]

I love Amerie. She always presented herself as a woman of immense talent, intellect, and tenacity. I am happy to see that she is thriving.

[@Ibochic1]

Love her dress! She looks amazing! ❤

[@jmaxkimbrough]

Her energy and aura is everything 🧡 I listen to her EPs “4am Mulholland” and “After 4am” all the time. This was an awesome interview.

[@antonio44yisrael]

Me too! I want another pt 2 to both ep’s 😩😍😍😍

[@bronxkies]

“So many things Im going through. So much that I wanna do. It starting to become so clear to me, tomorrow ain’t really guaranteed”. Her songwriting has a way of making you feel like you’re reading a diary entry. It’s not forced or contrived. I’m happy that she’s followed this new path that’s genuine to her ❤.

[@QueenMLA28]

It's crazy how it's been 20 years. I remember when she 1st came out.

[@shawnnemo1962]

She still beautiful

[@devantejackson5085]

She been bad since Day 1

[@cortneyb4443]

I love Amerie!!! She’s so intelligent and her style is so chic ❤

[@topazdominique208]

Wow she has not aged!! She looks stunning!! Love her music still playing it 🎶🎵

[@fdoctor79]

I was just listening to "This 1 thing" and "Why don't we fall in Love" the other day and here is this interview. I wish her continue success with all of her endeavors! 😊

[@nanamoon7328]

Amerie created a entire sounds that created careers for other artists and she should receive her “flowers” for that. I rock with Amerie. 💙💙💙

[@CHEETAH69]

Stop. She didn’t create a sound. She worked with a guy who did. Y’all really doing the most about this woman.

[@brynneholt1990]

I really like Amerie - I love Talkin’ to Me, 1 Thing, and Touch. But if by “created a sound” you mean doesn’t sing that well but is pretty and has catchy songs so she gets by, I guess you’re right. Her and Ashanti.

[@nanamoon7328]

@@CHEETAH69 You’re correct. I completely agree, but it was still Amerie who created the sound.

[@nanamoon7328]

@@brynneholt1990 😂 There’s sooooo many singers out here like that 😂😂😂. Few dudes too.

[@juliaboyce3345]

I have rocked with Amerie from day one even today. She's number one in my book, hands down. She's beautiful, talented, intelligent, gifted & is a kick a** entertainer.

[@ghaz3847]

Amerie loooks goood hunni❤

[@carmensandiego223]

She was in heavy rotation during my college years!!! She's inspired many of the popular artists today....BEYONCE... I SAID WHAT I SAID....

[@juliaboyce3345]

That's right...Say that for those in the back can hear.

[@julieokoki9493]

Absolutely right Beyonce stole from her and many others truth be told.

[@tyriaeliis738]

🙄

[@B5LilSmurf6890]

Nah that’s facts. Anerie producer is the one that gave Bey that ‘Amerie sound’ during her BDay album. Part of the reason A left the music business.

[@LandoHendrix444]

That was NOT Amerie's sound. That was Richard Harrison and DC sounds. Also, BDay's biggest hit was Stargate's and Ne-Yo sound.

[@ShesFromVenus]

Love Amerie!! 🥰 I feel like many women artists copied her sound, she owned it in her era!! 🤩😎

[@BunnyKnum1]

I respect this SO DAMN MUCH... it takes humility at it's finest, to know you could smash up the music industry and sit on top, but step away because your self-worth is even more than that. Never keep the company of haters ❤

[@talibmoore1417]

Amerie is a walking bright light...very intelligent and relatable and talented. I love her

[@vu4uboo582]

'PARADISE' was epic with LL.

[@datswassup07]

1 Thing was and still is a bop

[@fabulouslatoya]

Brains & Beauty baby! And humble.

[@pink221]

Wow she still looks fantastic after all these years 😍

[@knl5330]

1 Thing by Amerie is my all time e favorite song ever! I STILL play that thing ALL THE TIME and I request it at every party, wedding reception, etc ❤❤❤

[@joyaroha6683]

She is just gorgeous… Love the mint dress…

[@neaultp21]

Ameriie was a talented musician and flute player way back in middle school. I have enjoyed following her music career and look forward to following her literary path. (Don’t give up the flute, young lady.)

[@TeGx0]

She play instruments too😮😭❤️

[@ronarceneaux3264]

She’s still so beautiful 😍

[@xcelmateo1956]

Looks exactly the same as when she left the industry She must be in her happy place

[@workingthrumyissues]

She looks amazing

[@monroesamone4]

It's just one thing changed my life i lifted the whole dance floor 💃🏾

[@chocotaco1185]

Amerie is definitely still on my Playlist. And yes it is officially summer when you hear " Why dont we fall in love". That dong is a whoke vibe. That album was absolute fire. She did a great job acting too.

[@len1975]

Amerie is such a natural beauty with talent. I wish her much success!!!

[@dinahanderson9640]

Great to see Amerie.

[@devantejackson5085]

I loved her since 'Why don't we fall in love" I miss dem times 😞

[@raymondacosta4150]

Of all the artists to come out the past past 25 years, Amerie is the one talent who should have been embraced more and career in music should gone further because her voice is incredibly beautiful! Her music was great! And her style, beauty, and personality are stunningly gorgeous! One of the most underrated and under-appreciated singers of all time! I ❤️ you Amerie. Congratulations on your book.

[@NashvilleBraids]

All I have is on my top 10 albums that I can listen straight through!! It’s so soulful and classy and carefree. When I listen to it, my hair and skin looks better and the day is just a good spring-summery day (no matter the season!)

[@treyvionfuqua]

She still fire one of my favorite voices ❤

[@BreakingHeadlineNews]

She looks like she stepped off the TOUCH album cover and walked through those doors(.)👏🏾🅿️ #AGELESS #TIMELESS #BEAUTY

[@Riaalwayspretty]

I LOVE Amerie! Her 1st and 2nd album CLASSIC and I still play it like it just came out. She definitely she of gotten bigger than she did ❤❤❤

[@goat1408]

Amerie fine self….glad to see she doing well

[@kaylinnicole76]

I definitely still listen to Amerie ❤️

[@jayhilliard9191]

I love that she did this. She’s been writing for years since Island Def Jam dropped her. A bulk of her music career was messed up because the label gave her style what she did musically to Beyoncé. Not starting no mess, just stating facts. I am still a fan thru and thru and will continue to be one. I will buy this book and read it to my niece when I have my uncle duties!!!!

[@chocolateradiance7216]

I don't remember her having a style like Beyonce..remember Beyonce was with Destiny's Child first. Amerie was never a group..it was always just her. She has her own style and it's nothing like Beyonce's at all

[@klivinglife4439]

That is facts!! That producer was foul as H*** and people still remember what he did too. Smh

[@msmichelle2196]

It's not sad at all she's more grounded cuz she's not part of hollyweird which is a blessing for her cuz the reality of hollyweird is a curse

[@therealimlikewoa]

I don’t think the label gave Beyoncé anything lol. I just think they worked with the same producer. Either way, Beyoncé was always going to go far.

[@marskeins]

​@@therealimlikewoa haters hate hear to that

[@kamrynetia5835]

Amerie was and is that girl🔥😝🎶

[@rheadejaneiro1404]

I always wondered how she was doing because she’s def in my summer playlists for years. So great to see her doing well in life and still looks the same. 😍🥰💜

[@SunkissNia]

Her music is TIMELESS

[@natashab3412]

My mom.an 87 yo jewish women loved Tamron . I miss her so much. Came to this channel in.honor. And first video is My fave Amerie . ❤ Ty momma

[@ajharris4861]

Amerie is a phenomenal! Wish her continued and expanded success. So glad she fought for her herself and vision. One Thing is still my song!

[@hiddenwisdom5568]

One thing is my forever jam ❤️

[@Chuuzus]

Her discography is so excellent but her debut album All i Have is one of the best R&B albums ever made

[@according2cathy309]

She’s such a graceful, talented soul and I’m happy for you!

[@misunderstoodkj]

Both of their dresses are beautiful.

[@loveislifemotherofmen663]

She looks gorgeous 😍 looks exactly the same.

[@femmenoire777]

I LOVE HER she turned lemons into lemonade 💋

[@suporiaa6826]

We need more author interviews !! 😩 I love hearing about the writing process ❤️ Amerie has a dope booktube channel. I’ve watched for years!

[@Bridget2460]

Beautiful interview! Will Tamron Hall stop with I'm going to cry. I haven't seen her cry yet.😂

[@sac967]

"Fly Like Me" is still a fave of mine ❤

[@deaconking9328]

Show me will always be one of my top 10 songs in my playlist!!

[@GoldenGraham25]

MORE Amerie, PLEASE!!!!❤❤❤

[@lawestphilly]

Her first album will always be my number one r&b album 🔥🔥🔥

[@AprilLashon]

Tam….those shoes are fire 🔥

[@DarknessFalls29]

I follow her KZbin channel and still listen to her music after all these years. What a well-rounded woman she is. Love her book recommendations and will support her work. 💕

[@quarmainestephenson8403]

She’s class something you don’t see anymore so refreshing

[@marjoriecoleman8280]

Loved listening to Amerie’s music, there was always something different about her. She still looks beautiful! ❤ Loved this interview! Tamron looks fabulous!!! 🥰

[@tylersims267]

The greatest to ever sing R&B music. Thank you Amerie ❤️🙏

[@omggiiirl2077]

The first time I saw her I immediately knew she was Black and Korean like myself! And it wasn't the reason I fell in love with her music but it was definitely a plus! I still listen to her music, and sing her songs as i putter around the house! She has always been a class act, she along with Aaliyah, Faith Evans, Keke Wyatt, SZA, And many other great artists are ones i just adore!

[@brooklyn_breaux]

WHEN I TELL YOU, IT'S MARY J BLIGE AND AMERIE FOR ME. THAT FIRST ALBUM "ALL I HAVE" IS THE TRUTH. MY FAV SONG ON THERE IS FLOAT - GEEZ LOUISE THAT SONG JUST GETS ME EVERYTIME. BEEN A FAN, STILL A FAN

[@SocialDrones]

All I Have is still in my top 5 greatest albums. Cover to cover just a masterpiece 💯

[@sashasasha2254]

❤ she is so amazing beautiful talented and REAL xxx