ABC Artist Spotlight: Xscape

The sisters of the group, LaTosha and Tamika Scott, were taught to sing at an early age by their father (who was part of an R&B group in seventies) in the church and at talent shows throughout the Atlanta area.

They met the other members of the group, Kandi Burruss, Tamera Coggins-Wynn and Tameka Cottle at a performing arts high school in a suburb of Atlanta. Then, Coggin-Wynn left and the group became a quartet. They were discovered by producer Jermaine Dupri at a music festival. He signed them to his So So Def record imprint and debuted the group at one of his birthday party in 1991. 

Their debut album, Hummin’ Comin at ‘Cha, was released two years later. It featured the hit singles, “Just Kickin’ It” and “Understanding” and the album certified platinum. 

To watch the video to “Just Kickin’ It”, click here. 

In 1995, the group released their second album, Off The Hook, which had the singles, “Feels So Good” and the remake of The Jones Girls ballad, “Who Can I Run To” They also collaborated with another R&B group (named Ol’ Skool) on another successful remake which was an Atlantic Starr song titled, “Am I Dreamin’.” The single also appeared on their third album Traces of My Lipstick in 1998. The album featured a couple of hits singles that reached the top ten on the Hot 100 chart which were “The Arms of the One Who Loves You” and “My Little Secret." 

Click here to see the video of "My Little Secret." 

After the release of their third album, the group went on a hiatus and each member has had a successful career in the entertainment business whether it was becoming a solo artist, a songwriter or a reality show star.