 A few months later, Tamia, who was being courted by Warner Bros. Records at the time, called Richie to say that she was coming to Los Angeles for a photo session, resulting in her lasting stay and a management deal with Richie.Weeks later, Richie arranged for her to perform at a star-studded party that she held for singer Luther Vandross.Her performance reportedly impressed all in attendance, including veteran producer Quincy Jones, who later offered her the chance to appear on his album "Q's Jook Joint" (1995).