Released for the first time on 2LP, 500 limited. NBN Archivesâ?? fourth reissue is the debut album by Louisiana R&B singer Tina, Â"Are U 'Bout It?Â". Originally released in 1998 on Lynch By Lynch Enterprises, Tina Ashton's first album truly establishes itself as a cult R&B album from the Â"Dirty SouthÂ". Tina Ashton was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in the early 80â??s, she grew up singing at the Church, and after trying out with a few high-school girlbands and performing at local talent shows, her family encouraged her to pursue a career in singing due to her obvious talent. Tina got hired as a receptionist by Lynch By Lynch studios during the summer of 1996 and when they needed some background vocals for one of the artists they were recording, Tina got her opportunity to record for the first time, and the rest is history.
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