Xscape

Xscape
Name	Xscape
Associated acts	So So Def Recordings, Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat

Xscape is an American R&B quartet that was formed in College Park, Georgia and was signed to So So Def Recordings by Jermaine Dupri. The group's original members were Kandi Burruss, Tameka Cottle, LaTocha Scott, and Tamika Scott, and they were later joined by Tanya White and Kiesha Miles. Xscape was one of the most popular R&B groups of the 1990s, with hits like Just Kickin' It and Who Can I Run To, and they were often compared to other successful groups like En Vogue, TLC, and SWV. The group's music was influenced by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations, and they were praised by critics like Rolling Stone and The New York Times.

Introduction

Xscape was formed in 1992 by Jermaine Dupri, who was the founder of So So Def Recordings and had previously worked with artists like Kris Kross and Da Brat. The group's original members were Kandi Burruss, Tameka Cottle, LaTocha Scott, and Tamika Scott, and they were all from the Atlanta, Georgia area. Xscape's music was a mix of R&B, hip hop, and pop, and they were known for their tight harmonies and energetic live performances. The group was often compared to other successful R&B groups like Jodeci, Boyz II Men, and Dru Hill, and they were praised by critics like The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post.

History

Xscape released their debut album, Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha, in 1993 to critical acclaim and commercial success, with the album reaching platinum status and spawning the hit singles Just Kickin' It and Understanding. The group's second album, Off the Hook, was released in 1995 and was also a commercial success, with the album reaching gold status and spawning the hit singles Who Can I Run To and Do You Want To. Xscape's third and final album, Traces of My Lipstick, was released in 1998 and featured the hit singles The Arms of the One Who Loves You and My Little Secret. The group went on hiatus in the early 2000s and reunited in 2017 with a new lineup featuring Kandi Burruss, Tameka Cottle, LaTocha Scott, and Tamika Scott. The group has performed at various events and festivals, including the Essence Music Festival and the BET Awards, and has collaborated with artists like Usher, Ludacris, and Missy Elliott.

Music

Xscape's music was a mix of R&B, hip hop, and pop, and they were known for their tight harmonies and energetic live performances. The group's sound was influenced by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations, and they were praised by critics like Rolling Stone and The New York Times. Xscape's music was also influenced by hip hop and rap, with the group collaborating with artists like Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, and Ludacris. The group's hit singles, like Just Kickin' It and Who Can I Run To, were often played on radio stations like Hot 97 and Power 105.1, and their music videos were often featured on MTV and BET. Xscape's music has been sampled by artists like Kanye West, Drake, and The Weeknd, and they have been name-dropped by artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga.

Members

The original members of Xscape were Kandi Burruss, Tameka Cottle, LaTocha Scott, and Tamika Scott. The group was later joined by Tanya White and Kiesha Miles, but the original lineup is the most well-known and successful. Kandi Burruss is a singer-songwriter and reality TV star who has appeared on shows like The Real Housewives of Atlanta and R&B Divas: Atlanta. Tameka Cottle is a singer-songwriter and actress who has appeared on shows like Tiny and Shekinah's Weave Trip and The Family Hustle. LaTocha Scott and Tamika Scott are both singers and songwriters who have worked with artists like Usher and Ludacris.

Discography

Xscape's discography includes three studio albums: Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha (1993), Off the Hook (1995), and Traces of My Lipstick (1998). The group has also released several singles, including Just Kickin' It, Understanding, Who Can I Run To, and Do You Want To. Xscape's music has been featured on various soundtracks, including the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack and the High School High soundtrack. The group's music has also been sampled by artists like Kanye West, Drake, and The Weeknd, and they have been name-dropped by artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga.

Filmography

Xscape has appeared in several films and TV shows, including Soul Food (1997), The Parkers (1999), and R&B Divas: Atlanta (2012). The group has also performed at various events and festivals, including the Essence Music Festival and the BET Awards. Xscape has collaborated with artists like Usher, Ludacris, and Missy Elliott, and they have been praised by critics like Rolling Stone and The New York Times. The group's music videos have been featured on MTV and BET, and they have been name-dropped by artists like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga. Xscape has also been featured on reality TV shows like The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Tiny and Shekinah's Weave Trip.

Category:American R&B musical groups