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.
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| Persondata |
| Name |
Kemp, Tara |
| Alternative names |
Kemp, Tara Leslye |
| Short description |
Singer |
| Date of birth |
May 11, 1964 |
| Place of birth |
Livermore, California |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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