Tamika Scott

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Tamika Scott
Born (1975-11-19) November 19, 1975 (age 48)
College Park, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
Years active1992–present
Musical career
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Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
Website Official Website

Tamika Scott (born November 19, 1975) [1] is an American actress and R&B singer and songwriter. She is best known as a member of the multi-platinum-selling R&B group Xscape, which rose to popularity in the 1990s.

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Early life

Scott was born in Atlanta, and began singing in church, weddings, and local talent shows at the age of 4. At 9, she had recorded her first song with her sister LaTocha Scott. Scott attended Tri-Cities High School of Performing Arts in East Point, Georgia graduating in 1993.

1991–1992: Xscape beginnings

While attending the Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Program at Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia, Tamika met Kandi Burruss. The three (along with her sister, LaTocha Scott, began singing together and recruited a fourth member, Tamera Coggins, whose time with the group was short-lived. Soon Tameka "Tiny" Cottle was asked to audition for the girls, and Xscape was officially formed. After the group's major debut performance at BET's Teen Summit in 1992, the girls were introduced to record executive Ian Burke, who later became the group's manager. Xscape soon caught the attention of Jermaine Dupri, who later signed the group to his So So Def Recordings label. [2] [3] [4]

1993–1999: Xscape success

The group released their debut album Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha on October 12, 1993. The album peaked at number seventeen on the U.S. Billboard 200 and number three on the Top R&B Albums chart. It was a critical and commercial success, certified platinum within a year, and launched two hit singles, "Just Kickin' It" and "Understanding"; both entered the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The follow-up singles, "Love on My Mind" and "Tonight", did not achieve the same success. The group later appeared on The Mask soundtrack and the soundtrack for the 1995 film Panther , featuring the single "Freedom", which she appeared with her older sister LaTocha and other female singers.

Xscape released their second studio album, Off the Hook , in 1995. Much of the album's production was by Jermaine Dupri and featured guest vocals from MC Lyte. Four singles were released. "Feel So Good" and "Who Can I Run To" peaked at No. 32 and No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart respectively. The latter release, "Can't Hang/Do You Want To", was a joint single and reached the top ten of the Billboard R&B charts. "Off the Hook" was certified platinum in 1995. In 1996, the group was featured on MC Lyte's single "Keep On, Keepin' On", which appeared on the Sunset Park soundtrack. The single reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1997, as the group's popularity grew, they appeared on the soundtracks of the films Love Jones and Soul Food .

In 1997, the group found new management and released their third studio album, Traces of My Lipstick in 1998. The album entered the Billboard 200 at number 28, and featured top 10 hits "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" and "My Little Secret", which LaTocha Scott co-wrote with Jermaine Dupri, earning the pair an ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Award. In early 1998, Xscape was featured on the Keith Sweat-produced single, "Am I Dreamin'", by R&B newcomer group Ol' Skool.

1999: Xscape disbandment

The dynamic of the group had changed by the third album, which led to LaTocha Scott leaving the group in 1999 to pursue a solo career. Subsequently, the group went on hiatus.

2000–2009: After Xscape

In 2004, Scott, along with LaTocha Scott, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, and new member Kiesha Miles, attempted to revamp Xscape. They released the single "What's Up" in 2005, but the reconciliation was short-lived and the group ultimately disbanded later that year.

Around the same time, Scott made her first TV appearance in a 2004 episode of Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.

2010–present

Tamika Scott released a new single entitled "Greatest Gift" for Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls, released in 2007. Also Released a single named Why did I Get Married That Same Year

She made a special appearance in the second season of the TV One show R&B Divas: Atlanta in 2013.

When Xscape reunited in 2017, they announced they would be releasing a biopic about the band. In the biopic, Scott plans to be played by her daughter. [5] The band was followed by Bravo as they prepared for the 2017 Essence Festival. [6] The footage was made into a four-part television series called Xscape: Still Kickin' It. Tensions arose between band members during the show, and when asked about how the band was doing, Scott joked that they needed therapy. [7]

In 2017, Scott had a "wardrobe malfunction" on stage when she tripped over her jumpsuit and fell. [8] Scott revealed on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen that when she got pregnant while in Xscape, her producers threatened to kick her out of the band if she didn't have an abortion. [9] She refused and had her daughter Oshun. [9] Scott was spotted with crutches in 2018, and when questioned she admitted she'd injured herself on a home-installed sex swing with her husband. [10] [11]

On March 25, 2019, Tamika released her first solo project since her reunion with Xscape. A single entitled "Tonite" was released to her official SoundCloud and YouTube channel.

On August 9, 2019, Tamika released her new single "Almost Over". It was announced on August 15, 2019 by Here TV & BroadwayWorld that Scott had joined season two of the television series Conframa from executive producer Shaun Cairo Pitchfork (film).

Personal life

Tamika has two daughters named O’Shun Reney and Taniyah with Darius Byas. [12] The couple divorced in early 2000s. Scott married bodyguard Darnell Winston in 2004. Together they have one daughter, Princess Armani. [13]

Her daughter, O'Shun Reney, married her middle school sweetheart, Aaron, in 2014. [14]

Discography

Singles

EP

Filmography

Film appearances
YearTitleRoleNotes
2009There's a Stranger in My HouseHarmonySupporting role
2020Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends–Pre-production
Television appearances
YearTitleRoleNotes
1994 The All-New Mickey Mouse Club Herself as a Guest MousketeerThe Guest Day Episode of Season 7
2013 R&B Divas: Atlanta HerselfSeason 2
2017Xscape: Still Kickin' ItHerselfMain cast
2023SWV & XSCAPE: The Queens of R&BHerselfMain Cast

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