Xscape is an American
girl group
A girl group is a music act featuring several female singers who generally harmonize together. The term "girl group" is also used in a narrower sense in the United States to denote the wave of American female pop music singing groups, many of who ...
from
Atlanta, Georgia
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, formed in 1991 by
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Lenice Burruss Tucker (born May 17, 1976), known professionally by her mononym Kandi, is an American producer, television personality, singer, songwriter and actress. She first gained notice in 1992 as a member of the female vocal group Xs ...
,
Tameka "Tiny" Cottle,
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 ...
, Tamera Coggins-Wynn, and
Tamika Scott
Tamika Scott (born November 19, 1975) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. She is best known as a member of the multi-platinum selling R&B group Xscape, who rose to popularity in the 1990s.
Early life
Scott was born in Atlanta, Georgia, ...
. The following year Coggins-Wynn left the group and Xscape became a quartet. They were discovered by
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ.
Early life
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael ...
who signed the group to his
So So Def
So So Def Recordings is an American record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, and owned by producer Jermaine Dupri, specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B and bass music. So So Def has managed artists such as Bow Wow, Kris Kross, TL ...
label. The group released their debut album ''
Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha
''Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha'' is the debut studio album by American R&B singing group Xscape. Released on October 12, 1993, by So So Def Recordings (as the label's inaugural release) and Columbia Records, the album produced the singles " Just Kic ...
'' in 1993, which spawned two of their biggest hits "
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 m ...
" and "
Understanding
Understanding is a psychological process related to an abstract or physical object, such as a person, situation, or message whereby one is able to use concepts to model that object.
Understanding is a relation between the knower and an object o ...
". The album was certified Platinum on February 1, 1994. Xscape has sold more than 7 million records worldwide.
The group went on to release their second album, ''
Off the Hook'' in 1995 and was certified Platinum on November 16, 1995.
The lead single "
Feels So Good" and "
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 ...
" were both certified Gold in the United States.
Their third and final album ''
Traces of My Lipstick
''Traces of My Lipstick'' is the third studio album by American R&B group Xscape. The album was released on May 12, 1998, through So So Def Recordings and Sony Music Entertainment. The album was preceded by the release of three singles: " The Arm ...
'' was released in 1998. The lead single "
The Arms of the One Who Loves You
"The Arms of the One Who Loves You" is a 1998 pop ballad released on Valentine's Day by American recording group Xscape. The song was sent to mainstream urban radio stations in the United States on March 31, 1998 and Top 40 on April 7, 1998, and ...
" was certified Gold on May 14, 1998, and the album was certified Platinum on June 21, 1999, in the United States.
The group disbanded in 1998 to pursue solo projects and reformed in 2017.
On February 11, 2018, it was announced that Kandi Burruss had taken a hiatus due to being on Broadway and wouldn't be featured on new music. This caused the group to temporarily downsize and rebrand to XSCAP3 (featuring Tameka "Tiny" Harris, sisters Tamika Scott and LaTocha Scott).
XSCAP3 released singles "Wifed Up" and "Dream Killa", which spawned their release of their first
EP as a trio ''
Here for It
''Here for It'' is the first extended play (EP) from American recording R&B girl group Xscape. The EP was released on March 2, 2018, through RedZone Entertainment. This is Xscape's first release in twenty years and as a trio.
Background and rel ...
'' released March 2, 2018. It was also announced that they fired their manager, Vincent Herbert.
Career
''Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha'' (1992–1994)
After Tamera Coggins left the group in 1993, Xscape became a quartet. They were later discovered by
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ.
Early life
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael ...
, who immediately signed the group to his
So So Def
So So Def Recordings is an American record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, and owned by producer Jermaine Dupri, specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B and bass music. So So Def has managed artists such as Bow Wow, Kris Kross, TL ...
label and debuted the quartet at his birthday party in 1992. The group released their debut album, ''
Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha
''Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha'' is the debut studio album by American R&B singing group Xscape. Released on October 12, 1993, by So So Def Recordings (as the label's inaugural release) and Columbia Records, the album produced the singles " Just Kic ...
'', on October 12, 1993, which peaked at number seventeen the U.S.
''Billboard'' 200 and number three on the
Top R&B Albums
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chart. It was critically and commercially successful, being certified platinum within a year, and launched two top 10 singles. The debut single, "
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 m ...
", and second single, "
Understanding
Understanding is a psychological process related to an abstract or physical object, such as a person, situation, or message whereby one is able to use concepts to model that object.
Understanding is a relation between the knower and an object o ...
", both entered the top 10 of the official
Hot 100
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and became
platinum
Platinum is a chemical element with the symbol Pt and atomic number 78. It is a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, precious, silverish-white transition metal. Its name originates from Spanish , a diminutive of "silver".
Platinu ...
and
gold-certified number-one hits, respectively, on the
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 ...
chart. The follow-up singles, "
Love on My Mind" and "Tonight", did not achieve the same success.
After promotion for ''Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha'' concluded, the group contributed to ''
The Mask'' soundtrack with the song "Who's That Man?", and also appeared on "
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, T ...
" from the
soundtrack to the 1995 film ''Panther'', which the group along with
TLC
TLC may refer to:
Arts and entertainment Television
* ''TLC'' (TV series), a 2002 British situational comedy television series that aired on BBC2
* TLC (TV network), formerly the Learning Channel, an American cable TV network
** TLC (Asia), an A ...
,
SWV
SWV (Sisters with Voices) is an American R&B vocal trio from New York City whose members are Cheryl (Coko) Gamble, Tamara (Taj) Johnson, and Leanne (Lelee) Lyons. Formed in 1988 as a gospel group, SWV became one of the most successful R&B g ...
,
En Vogue
En Vogue is an American vocal girl group whose original lineup consisted of singers Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones. Formed in Oakland, California, in 1989, En Vogue reached No. 2 on the US Hot 100 with the single "Hol ...
,
Jade
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and others.
''Off the Hook'' (1995–1997)
Xscape released their second studio album, ''
Off the Hook'', in 1995. The lead single, "
Feels So Good", reached #32 of the US Hot 100,
while "
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 ...
" peaked at #8.
The follow-up singles, "
Do You Want To
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" and "
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 Single ...
", the latter featuring rapper
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 ...
, were released as a
double A-side
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single. It went only as high as number 50 on the Hot 100
but peaked at #9 on the "Hot R&B/Hip Hop" charts. The album eventually went
platinum
Platinum is a chemical element with the symbol Pt and atomic number 78. It is a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, precious, silverish-white transition metal. Its name originates from Spanish , a diminutive of "silver".
Platinu ...
.
In 1996, the group was featured on a number of singles, including singing background vocals on a remix version of
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whi ...
's 11th Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper "
Always Be My Baby
"Always Be My Baby" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter, and record producer Mariah Carey for her fifth studio album, ''Daydream'' (1995). It was released by Columbia Records on March 9, 1996, as the third single in the United Sta ...
". The remix, formally known as the "Mr. Dupri Mix", also featured a rap verse by their So So Def label mate,
Da Brat
Shawntae Harris-Dupart (born April 14, 1974), better known by her stage name Da Brat, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she began her career in 1992, the year she signed with So So Def Records. Her debut album ''Funkda ...
. The group also appeared on
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 ...
's single "
Keep On Keepin' On", which appeared on the ''
Sunset Park'' soundtrack. The single reached number 10 on the Hot 100, becoming MC Lyte's best single on the pop charts and #3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. In 1997, the group's songs appeared on the soundtracks to the films ''
Love Jones'' and ''
Soul Food
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''.
''Traces of My Lipstick'' and hiatus (1998–2002)
In early 1998, Xscape was featured on the
Keith Sweat
Keith Sweat (born July 22, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and an early figure in the new jack swing musical movement. He is known for his collection of hits including "I Want Her", " Make It Last Forever", "I'll Give A ...
produced single, a cover of Atlantic Starr's "Am I Dreamin'", by R&B newcomer group
Ol' Skool
Ol' Skool was an American new jack swing and urban R&B group from St. Louis, Missouri that consisted of Jason Little (vocals), Jerome "Pookie" Lane (vocals), Tony Herron (vocals), Curtis Jefferson (vocals, bass) and Bobby Crawford (vocals, dr ...
. The single was a success in
North America
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, peaking at #31 on the "Hot 100", and was later featured on Xscape's third album ''
Traces of My Lipstick
''Traces of My Lipstick'' is the third studio album by American R&B group Xscape. The album was released on May 12, 1998, through So So Def Recordings and Sony Music Entertainment. The album was preceded by the release of three singles: " The Arm ...
''.
''Traces of My Lipstick'' debuted at #28 on the Billboard 200 and at #6 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop album chart; over a million copies were sold in the U.S. The album featured the top 10 hit "
The Arms of the One Who Loves You
"The Arms of the One Who Loves You" is a 1998 pop ballad released on Valentine's Day by American recording group Xscape. The song was sent to mainstream urban radio stations in the United States on March 31, 1998 and Top 40 on April 7, 1998, and ...
", which reached #7 on the Hot 100 chart, and "
My Little Secret
"My Little Secret" is Xscape's second single, produced by Jermaine Dupri, from their third studio album "Traces of My Lipstick". The song reached number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number two on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tr ...
", which reached #9. Although their unofficial third single was released, "Softest Place on Earth" reached #28 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
After ''Traces of My Lipstick'', LaTocha Scott initially left the group to pursue a solo career. She later joined her sister Tameka Scott and Tameka Cottle to reform the group. The three members requested Burruss also rejoin. When Burruss declined, she was asked to sign a "leaving member notice", signing over her rights to the Xscape name. She signed and the remaining three original members went on to make appearances on the ''
Big Momma's House
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'' and ''
Hardball
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'' soundtracks, before going on another hiatus until 2005.
Failed comeback (2005–2006)
After a five-year hiatus, sisters
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 ...
and
Tamika Scott
Tamika Scott (born November 19, 1975) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. She is best known as a member of the multi-platinum selling R&B group Xscape, who rose to popularity in the 1990s.
Early life
Scott was born in Atlanta, Georgia, ...
reunited with
Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and new member Kiesha Miles to record a fourth album, ''Unchained''. The new single, "What's Up", was released on a
mixtape
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and later got some airplay in hometown
Atlanta
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. However, the album was not released due to lack of promotion from the record label.
Reunion (2017–present)
On June 25, 2017 the original four group members had their first performance together in over 18 years at the 2017 BET Awards. They would also perform at the Essence Festival and at Chene Park in Detroit.
In September 2017, the group announced a reunion tour featuring 29 cities from late November through early January 2018, and were to be joined by Monica and Tamar Braxton. On September 22 of the same year, the group made their first appearance together on daytime television on
The Wendy Williams Show
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, performing "My Little Secret" and "Understanding". On November 12, Kandi publicly announced that she would not be making new music with Xscape at this time. Two new singles titled "Wifed Up" and "Dream Killa" were released on December 1, neither single featuring Burruss.
In late 2017, Kandi Burruss indicated in numerous interviews her lack of interest in recording new music as Xscape, stating that she was pursuing Broadway roles instead. Because of this, Tiny, LaTocha and Tamika formed the subunit XSCAP3, which included three of the five original Xscape members, with the notable exception of Burruss. As a trio, XSCAP3 signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in January 2018 for representation in all areas. The trio also formally created a recording label, XSCAP3 Entertainment. In late 2017 to early 2018, the members of XSCAP3 recorded six original songs that were later included in their subunit's debut EP.
On March 2, 2018 "XSCAP3" released their EP titled "
Here for It
''Here for It'' is the first extended play (EP) from American recording R&B girl group Xscape. The EP was released on March 2, 2018, through RedZone Entertainment. This is Xscape's first release in twenty years and as a trio.
Background and rel ...
" on all digital outlets.
On May 8, 2021,
Verzuz
''Verzuz'' is an American webcast series created by record producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, that airs on Verzuz TV.
Verzuz was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and Swizz Beatz facing off in ...
presented a pre-Mother's day battle featuring both Xscape and another popular 1990s female R&B group,
SWV
SWV (Sisters with Voices) is an American R&B vocal trio from New York City whose members are Cheryl (Coko) Gamble, Tamara (Taj) Johnson, and Leanne (Lelee) Lyons. Formed in 1988 as a gospel group, SWV became one of the most successful R&B g ...
. Both DJs, AONE and
Spinderella
Deidra Muriel Roper (born August 3, 1970), known professionally as DJ Spinderella or simply Spinderella, is an American DJ, rapper and producer. She is best known as a member of the hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa. Roper occasionally appeared in ''Th ...
, were responsible for music play for both groups.
In 2022, the group will be awarded the Lady Of Soul at the 2022 Soul Train Awards.
Members
* Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss (born May 17, 1976) is a contralto, singing the lower harmonies. She was also known for her head voice, as sung in "Understanding" and "My Little Secret". Burruss also sang lead parts on other Xscape singles, such as "Just Kickin' It", "Feels So Good",Can't Hang" & Tonight.
After leaving Xscape, she co-wrote songs for artists such as
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whi ...
,
Faith Evans
Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is an American singer and actress. Born in Lakeland, Florida, and raised in New Jersey, she relocated to Los Angeles in 1991 for a career in the music business. After working as a backing vocalist for Al B ...
,
Pink
Pink is the color of a namesake flower that is a pale tint of red. It was first used as a color name in the late 17th century. According to surveys in Europe and the United States, pink is the color most often associated with charm, politeness, ...
,
Whitney Houston
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, and
Alicia Keys
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. She has also written songs for the groups
TLC
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Arts and entertainment Television
* ''TLC'' (TV series), a 2002 British situational comedy television series that aired on BBC2
* TLC (TV network), formerly the Learning Channel, an American cable TV network
** TLC (Asia), an A ...
,
Destiny's Child
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,
RichGirl
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,
'N Sync
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, and
Boyz II Men
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. She is also responsible for discovering the male R&B quartet
Jagged Edge. In 1999, she appeared on
Solé
Tonya Michelle Johnston (born July 17, 1973), better known by her stage name Solé, is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri.
Biography
Solé was born in 1973 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Phyllis Frazier and James Johnston, Her siblin ...
's debut album, and was in a video for the single "4, 5, 6". Also that year, Burruss teamed with groupmate
Tameka "Tiny" Cottle to score the international number one hit "
No Scrubs
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" for
TLC
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Arts and entertainment Television
* ''TLC'' (TV series), a 2002 British situational comedy television series that aired on BBC2
* TLC (TV network), formerly the Learning Channel, an American cable TV network
** TLC (Asia), an A ...
. and "
Bills, Bills, Bills
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" for Destiny's Child.
Kandi would go on to work with
Pink
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by co-writing her debut single "
There You Go
"There You Go" is a song recorded by American singer Pink for her debut studio album '' Can't Take Me Home'' (2000). The song was co-written by Pink, Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, and Kandi Burruss and was produced by Briggs, while Burruss produced ...
".
[ In 2000, ]Columbia Records
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released her solo debut, '' Hey Kandi'', which featured the hit song " Don't Think I'm Not". In 2003, Burruss sang backup on "Wide Open" for LSG's final album ''LSG2
''LSG2'' is the second and final studio album by R&B group LSG. It was released on July 28, 2003 by Elektra Records.
Critical reception
David Jeffries from Allmusic found that "the sexier than expected ''LSG2'' presents the singers as swashbuc ...
''. In 2006 she released "I Need", featuring Eightball & MJG
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from an unreleased solo album on UpFront Records
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. She is also featured on E-40
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's hit " U and Dat" under the name Kandi Girl. In 2007, she formed a duo, Peach Candy, with Atlanta
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female rapper Rasheeda.
Burruss has been a cast member of the hit Bravo
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reality show
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''The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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'' since the show's second season. During her first season on the show she recorded material for her latest album ''Kandi Koated'', featuring tracks "Fly Above" and "Leave U". The album was released in December 2010. She currently produces the adult sex-toy line Bedroom Kandi, owns a restaurant called Old Lady Gang, owns a clothing company in honor of her son Ace (Raising Ace) as well as TAGS Boutique, a cosmetics line called "Kandi Koated Cosmetics", the non-profit organization Kandi Cares, and finally Kandi Koated Entertainment.
* Tameka "Tiny" Cottle
Tameka "Tiny" Harris (born July 14, 1975) is a soprano
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in the group, usually singing the melody on their songs, but sometimes taking the top note as well (as in "Tonight"). She sang lead parts on the Xscape singles "Understanding", "Tonight", "Do You Want To", "My Little Secret", and the single "Am I Dreamin'", an Atlantic Starr
Atlantic Starr is an American band based in White Plains, New York. They are best known for the hits " Always", "Secret Lovers", "Send for Me", "Circles", "Silver Shadow" and "Masterpiece".
History
Atlantic Starr began in Greenburgh, New York w ...
remake by Ol' Skool
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with Keith Sweat
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.
Cottle is well known for co-writing TLC's 1999 hit ''No Scrubs'' with Burruss, singing vocals on the song's chorus. She also sang the chorus of Lil' Kim
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's "I Know You See Me", Bow Wow's " Let's Get Down", and on 8Ball & MJG
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's "Things We Used to Do".
Cottle starred in the BET reality show '' Tiny & Toya'', which followed Cottle and her friendship with Antonia "Toya" Johnson Carter, the ex-wife of rap artist Lil’ Wayne
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. In 2011, she and her husband T.I. began appearing in the reality series '' T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle'', and appeared in its spin-off ''Tiny and Shekinah's Weave Trip'', in October 2014.
LaTocha Scott (born October 2, 1973) is a light lyric mezzo-soprano
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in the group, usually singing soprano in the harmonies (as seen in several live performances), but sometimes singing mezzo-soprano (as in the backgrounds of "Tonight" and other songs) and sometimes even singing contralto when Kandi is leading (as in "Feels So Good"). She sang lead parts on most Xscape songs, and is considered the lead singer in the group due to this and being the eldest group member. After Xscape's first disbanding, heart released a solo album titled ''Solo Flight 404'' featuring "One Night Stand", her duet with artist J-Shin. She also contributed the song "Liar, Liar" to the soundtrack of '' The Best Man'', and was a featured artist on Cha Cha's " Dear Diary" and Trick Daddy
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Early life
Trick Daddy was born on September 27, 1974, at Jackson Memorial Hospita ...
's single "Thug Holiday
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", and released the single "Bad Timing
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" in 2012.
Scott was cast in the second season of TVOne's R&B Divas: Atlanta along with Faith Evans
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, Syleena Johnson
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Personal life
Johnson is the daughter of 1960s rhythm and blues, R&B Hi Records singer Syl Johnson and Bre ...
, Nicci Gilbert
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, Monifah
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, Angie Stone
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, and Keke Wyatt
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, though she was not a part of the third season, nor was there any mention of her previous involvement.
* Tamika Scott
Tamika Scott (born November 19, 1975) is a lyric mezzo soprano
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in the group, typically singing the melody between Burruss and her sister LaTocha in the harmony. She's most known for her lead vocals on "Understanding", "Love on My Mind", "Who Can I Run To", and "The Arms of the One Who Loves You". After Xscape's breakup, Scott released a song titled "Day and Night" with Giant Swing, and played the role of Milay Brown in Tyler Perry
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’s hit '' Meet the Browns''. She wrote and produced four songs for Tyler Perry’s movie soundtrack ''Daddy's Little Girls
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''. On the soundtrack, she performed a song titled "Greatest Gift". Scott also wrote and performed the title song from Tyler Perry's ''Why Did I Get Married
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''. She is set to appear in the upcoming film ''Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends''.
Discography
* ''Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha
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'' (1993)
* '' Off the Hook'' (1995)
* ''Traces of My Lipstick
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'' (1998)
References
External links
Official Kandi Website
Official Tiny Website
Official Tamika website
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Xscape performing on ''Teen Summit''
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American contemporary R&B musical groups
Grammy Award winners
Musical groups established in 1990
Musical groups from Atlanta
Rappers from Atlanta
African-American girl groups
Musical groups disestablished in 2001
Musical groups reestablished in 2005
Musical groups disestablished in 2009
Musical groups reestablished in 2017