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LaTocha Scott
LaTocha Reney Scott (born October 2, 1973) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and occasional actress. She is best known as a member of the multi-platinum selling R&B group Xscape, who rose to popularity in the 1990s. Biography Scott was born in Atlanta, Georgia to her father, Rev. Randolf Scott and her mother, Gloria McFarlin who worked as a teacher at school. At the age of 6, she began to sing in church, weddings, and local talent shows. At 11, she had recorded her first song with her sister Tamika. Scott attended TriCities High School of Performing Arts in Atlanta, Georgia, transferring to Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia graduating in 1991. Her sister is Tamika Scott. In 1995 she married music manager Rocky Bivens. Their son Jamon was born in August 1997. Scott eats plant based. She released cookbook ''LaTocha Planted Lifestyle''. Career 1991-1992: Xscape beginnings Prior to joining R&B group Xscape, Scott had been performing with a group called Prec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
College Park, Georgia
College Park is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, Fulton and Clayton County, Georgia, Clayton counties, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia, United States, adjacent to the southern boundary of the city of Atlanta. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, the population was 13,930. Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is partially located in the city's boundaries (including the domestic terminal, Concourse T, Concourse A, and about two-thirds of Concourse B), and the Georgia International Convention Center, owned and operated by the City of College Park, is within the city limits.City Maps ." City of College Park. Retrieved on May 25, 2009. The city is home to the fourth-largest urban historical district registered with the National Register of Historic Places in the state of Georgia. The city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Kickin' It
"Just Kickin' It" is a song by American R&B group Xscape. Written by Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal, the song was released as Xscape's first single from the group's 1993 debut album, '' Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha''. The single became the group's most commercially successful hit, peaking at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and spending four weeks at number one on the Hot R&B Singles chart. Composition "Just Kickin' It" is an urban ballad in which vocals are the focus, and the instrumental foundation is otherwise sparse. Jermaine Dupri, who according to his father, Columbia Records executive Michael Mauldin, wanted Xscape to be "the ghetto En Vogue," originally wrote the song as a summary of what men wanted from women. The lyrics were considered controversial by some female fans who believed the song's message was sexist. Former group member LaTocha Scott, however, dismissed the critics. "I've heard some females say that the song is unreal and that they can tell it was w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Jones (soundtrack)
''Love Jones: The Music'' is the soundtrack to Theodore Witcher's 1997 film '' Love Jones''. It was released on March 11, 1997, via Sony Music. Track listing ;Notes *Tracks 6, 7, 8, 12 are not featured in the film. Personnel *Stephen Marcussen — mastering *Toby Emmerich — executive producer *Dana Sano — executive producer *Lori Silfen — executive producer *Jon McHugh — executive producer *Nick Wechsler Nick Wechsler may also refer to: * Nick Wechsler (actor) (born 1978), American actor * Nick Wechsler (film producer) (born 1949), American film producer {{Hndis, Wechsler, Nick ... — executive producer *Theodore Witcher — executive producer *Melodee Sutton — music coordinator *Pilar McCurry — music supervisor * Michael T. Mauldin — A&R *Samuel J. Sapp — A&R * Randy Jackson — A&R * Glen Brunman — A&R *Christine Wilson — design Charts Certifications References External links *{{Discogs master, 340337, Love Jones (The Music) 1997 soundtrack alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunset Park (soundtrack)
''Sunset Park (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'' is the soundtrack to Steve Gomer's 1996 film '' Sunset Park''. It was released on April 23, 1996 through EastWest Records America/Elektra Music Group. Recording sessions took place at Can-Am Studios, at Larrabee Studio and at Americayan Recording Studio in Los Angeles, at 36 Chambers Studio, at The Hit Factory, at Giant Recording Studio and at D&D Studios in New York, at Undercity Studios in Hackensack, at KrossWire Studio in Atlanta, at The Junk Yard in Orlando, and at Doorway Studios in Dallas. Production was handled by Alan Fouse, Bass Mechanics, Bryce Wilson, Carl Roland, Charles Jordan, Darren Lighty, Daz Dillinger, Easy Mo Bee, Jermaine Dupri, Livio Harris, Miles Goodman, Mobb Deep, RZA, Sergio, Tony Pizarro, and KayGee who also served as executive soundtrack album producer along with Merlin Bobb, Queen Latifah, Sha-Kim and Sylvia Rhone. It features contributions from 2Pac, 69 Boyz, Aaliyah, Adina Howard, Big ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep On, Keepin' On (MC Lyte Song)
"Keep On, Keepin' On" is a song by American rapper MC Lyte featuring American girl group Xscape. It was produced and co-written by Jermaine Dupri and samples Michael Jackson's 1989 single "Liberian Girl". It was featured on the soundtrack to '' Sunset Park'', starring Rhea Perlman, and later appeared also on MC Lyte's fifth studio album, '' Bad As I Wanna B'' (1996). The song became her highest charting single in the US, peaking at No. 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and it also became her second single to achieve a gold certification from the RIAA, earning the award on May 31, 1996. In November of the same year, MC Lyte performed the song when she appeared in the second season of the UPN sitcom ''Moesha'' also with Xscape themselves. Critical reception Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' felt that the soundtrack to '' Sunset Park'' "gets an excellent introduction with this ticking jeep cruiser that is fueled by Lyte's reliably sharp, smart, rhymes, Xscape's shimmering harmonizing, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MC Lyte
Lana Michele Moorer (born October 11, 1970), better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is an American rapper, DJ, actress and entrepreneur. Considered one of the pioneers of female rap, Lyte first gained fame in the late 1980s, becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988's critically acclaimed ''Lyte as a Rock''. She released a total of eight solo studio albums (2015's ''Legend'' being her latest) and an EP with Almost September. With songs like " Cha Cha Cha", " Paper Thin", " 10% Dis", " Ruffneck" (with which she became the first female solo rapper to achieve a gold certification) and "Poor Georgie", MC Lyte became a pioneering figure in hip hop and has been cited as an influence to many female rap figures. She has also had collaborations with mainstream artists such as Sinéad O'Connor, Janet Jackson, Brandy, Xscape, Mary J. Blige, Moby, Beyoncé and will.i.am. In addition to her career as a rapper, she has worked in parallel as voiceover talent fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Can't Hang
"Can't Hang" / "Do You Want To" is Xscape's fourth single from their second studio album ''Off the Hook'' that featured rapper MC Lyte. The song reached number #50 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number #9 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. It was a double A side The A-side and B-side are the two sides of phonograph records and cassettes; these terms have often been printed on the labels of two-sided music recordings. The A-side usually features a recording that its artist, producer, or record compan ... to ''Do You Want To''. The song saw member Kandi taking lead vocals on most of "Can't Hang". Tiny Cottle and Latocha Scott share lead vocals on "Do You Want To". Music video The video was shot in a beauty salon. "Do You Want To" was the group's final single from the ''Off The Hook'' album which achieved moderate to low success was released on January 16, 1996 and the song sees group member "Tiny" taking the lead. The song's music video is the secon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Can I Run To
"Who Can I Run To" is a 1979 song written by Charles B. Simmons, Frank Alstin Jr, Richard Roebuck and originally recorded by The Jones Girls. The song was the B-side to "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else". ''Billboard'' named the song #58 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. Xscape version and samples *A 1995 cover version by R&B group, Xscape, spent one week at number one on the U.S. R&B Singles chart and reached number eight on the pop chart. *A remix was also made, which sampled former labelmate Teddy Pendergrass's " Love T.K.O." *R&B artist Anderson Paak sampled the Xscape version for his song "Might Be" from the album ''Venice'' in 2014. This song would later be covered by DJ Luke Nasty in 2015, also sampling the Xscape version. Other versions *In 1996, Ricky Dillard and the New Generation Chorale released the album, ''Worked It Out''. It included a version of "Who Can I Run To?" that answered the question with "I need the Lord." *At the end of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feels So Good (Xscape Song)
"Feels So Good" is Xscape's first single from their second studio album " Off the Hook". Kandi and LaTocha sing lead on the song. The song reached No. 32 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 8 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. It also charted in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ... at No. 34, and in New Zealand at No. 24. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 1995 singles Xscape (group) songs Song recordings produced by Jermaine Dupri Songs written by Jermaine Dupri Songs written by Kandi Burruss 1994 songs {{1990s-R&B-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Off The Hook (Xscape Album)
''Off the Hook'' is the second studio album by American R&B group Xscape. It was released on July 1, 1995, through So So Def Recordings and Sony Music Entertainment. The album was produced by Jermaine Dupri, Organized Noize, and Daryl Simmons and features a guest appearance by MC Lyte. ''Off the Hook'' was preceded by the release of four singles — " Feels So Good", "Who Can I Run To" and " Can't Hang/Do You Want To". The album debuted at number twenty-three on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was eventually certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 16, 1995 and won the 1996 Soul Train Music Award for R&B/Soul Album of the Year – Group, Band or Duo. Critical reception In his review for Allmusic, senior editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine called the album "an improvement on their first record, demonstrating gains both in terms of music and lyrics ..While they are still sexual on their s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freedom (Theme From Panther)
"Freedom" is a 1995 song released on Mercury Records featuring a chorus of over 60 African-American female artists and groups of note in hip-hop, pop and R&B music including En Vogue, Aaliyah, Vanessa L. Williams, Mary J. Blige, MC Lyte, SWV, TLC, and Monica. It is a cover of Joi's song of the same name from her 1994 album '' The Pendulum Vibe''. Both versions were produced by Dallas Austin and Diamond D. Background The all-star recording of both the song and solemn black-and-white video for "Freedom" took place directly after the American Music Awards of 1995. According to its promotional single's liner notes, the song was a tribute to women of the past like Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, Shirley Chisholm, and Angela Davis who played major roles in black resistance, as well as the empowerment of women of the present. "Freedom" is a cover of a song originally performed by underground R&B singer Joi on her 1994 album ''The Pendulum Vibe''. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panther (film)
''Panther'' is a 1995 cinematic adaptation of Melvin Van Peebles's novel ''Panther,'' produced and directed by Mario Van Peebles. The drama film portrays the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, tracing the organization from its founding through its decline in a compressed timeframe. It was the first narrative feature-film to depict the Black Panther Party. Plot summary In this semi-fictionalized account of the origins of the Black Panthers, Vietnam veteran Judge (Kadeem Hardison) returns to his hometown of Oakland to find it beset by violence and police discrimination against African-Americans. Judge's friend Cy tells him about a vigilante group that's organizing against the police and introduces him to its leaders, Bobby (Courtney B. Vance) and Huey (Marcus Chong). Judge joins the movement but is soon beset by police pressure to inform against Huey. Cast Reception On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 31% approval rating based on 13 reviews. Roger Ebert stated "There is a fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
