R&B soulster Tamia, wife of Phoenix Suns basketball star Grant Hill and one-third of The Queen Project — a collaborative effort comprising herself, Debra Cox and Kelly Price — which is billed for this week’s Jamaica Jazz Festival, shares a few of her favourite things.

What’s your favourite cocktail?

I love Margaritas.

What kind of day are you having?

Hectic and rainy.

Socialite or homebody?

Homebody.

Is this your first time in Jamaica?

Performing, yes, because the last time I was there — three or four years ago — the show got rained out.

What are your essential style items for this trip?

You know, sunglasses, bathing suit, my workout clothes… and a great pair of sandals, anything that sparkles. I love that  beach look.

Flats or stilettos?

Stilettos! I especially love Yves Saint-Laurent and Louboutins, although those only work for the show. Debra and I have a running joke to see who can kick off their shoes faster as soon as the curtains close.

How would you describe yourself?

Reserved until I get to know you

What’s your style?

Classic

What’s in your handbag/clutch?

Lip balm, a healthy snack bar and my wallet.

Who does your hair?

It depends on what city I’m in… but the girls and I have developed a knack for styling our own hair and putting on make-up because it’s been done to us so many times. It’s a kind of watch and learn thing.

Who does your nails?

Depends on what city I’m in.

What can we expect from you style-wise on stage?

Big hair… and I might even show some skin.

What perfume are you currently spraying?

Child, it’s a boutique fragrance, but I live in hot weather so I usually just use a scented lotion like Amazing Grace body lotion.

TV or a good book?

TV

What’s the best thing about performing?

Seeing how you and the music affect people.

What can Jamaicans expect from The Queen Project?

It’s going to be a lot of fun, we’ll be singing all our hits and we’re all very talented singers who are not afraid of a microphone.

What’s your obsession?

Not to be around obsessive people.

What’s in your car stereo?

The kids figure that out, I can’t fight them for the stereo and drive.

What’s your idea of the perfect man?

Grant — my husband.

What turns you off?

Excessive cursing, sometimes people need to get it, but…

What’s your best character trait?

Loyalty.

What’s your worst?

I tend to be a little forgetful.

What are your current projects?

The Queen Project, my new solo album that is still untitled and a live album, Tamia Live in DC.

You’ve been battling with multiple sclerosis, how has it been?

I’ve been doing very well…it has taught me a lesson: To prioritise my life. I’m really very busy, but I have managed to balance my time and take care of me.

And 10 years from now?

An Oscar, A Tony Award and a Grammy… I better get to work.