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Xscape (band)
Xscape is an American girl group from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1991 by Kandi Burruss, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, LaTocha Scott, Tamera Coggins-Wynn, and Tamika Scott. The following year Coggins-Wynn left the group and Xscape became a quartet. They were discovered by Jermaine Dupri who signed the group to his So So Def label. The group released their debut album '' Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha'' in 1993, which spawned two of their biggest hits " Just Kickin' It" and "Understanding". 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" were both certified Gold in the United States. Their third and final album ''Traces of My Lipstick'' was released in 1998. The lead single "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" was certified Gold on May 14, 1998, and the al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, and at age 4 began singing in church, weddings, and local talent shows. At 9, she had recorded her first song with her sister Latocha. Scott attended TriCities High School of Performing Arts in Atlanta, Georgia, transferring to Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia graduating in 1993. 1991–1992: Xscape beginnings While attending Tri-Cities performing arts 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, though her 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 Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bow Wow (rapper)
Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American rapper and actor. His career began upon being discovered by rapper Snoop Dogg in the late 1990s, eventually being brought to record producer Jermaine Dupri and signed to So So Def Recordings. As Lil' Bow Wow, he released his first album at age 13, '' Beware of Dog'', in 2000, which was followed by '' Doggy Bag'' a year later. In 2003, Bow Wow released his third album '' Unleashed'', which was the first album released after dropping the "Lil'" from his stage name, and the first not to be released by So So Def. His next album, ''Wanted'' (2005), spawned his two highest-charting singles, "Let Me Hold You" (featuring Omarion) and " Like You" (featuring Ciara). In September 2015, Bow Wow signed a management deal with Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records. Bow Wow made his first movie appearance in the 2002 movie ''All About the Benjamins'' as a cameo. In the same year, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard 200
The ''Billboard'' 200 is a record chart ranking the 200 most popular music albums and EPs in the United States. It is published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine and is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists. Often, a recording act will be remembered by its " number ones", those of their albums that outperformed all others during at least one week. The chart grew from a weekly top 10 list in 1956 to become a top 200 list in May 1967, and acquired its current name in March 1992. Its previous names include the ''Billboard'' Top LPs (1961–1972), ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape (1972–1984), ''Billboard'' Top 200 Albums (1984–1985) and ''Billboard'' Top Pop Albums (1985–1992). The chart is based mostly on sales – both at retail and digital – of albums in the United States. The weekly sales period was originally Monday to Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991, but since July 2015, tracking week begins on Friday (to coi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, TLC, and Usher. Beginnings So So Def was established in 1993 as a spin-off of Dupri's production company of the same moniker, through a joint venture with Sony and Columbia. Its first act was Xscape, whose debut album was released in the fall of the same year and went Platinum—as did their 2nd and 3rd albums, released in 1995 and 1998. In 1994, the label released the debut album of Da Brat, who became the 1st solo female emcee to be certified for Platinum album sales. In 1996, Kandi Burruss brought Jagged Edge to the attention of the label; their debut album, '' A Jagged Era'', was released in 1997. So So Def later released the Triple Platinum debut album by Lil’ Bow Wow in 2000. Other acts on the label have included: Dem Franchise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 release On February 28, 2017, Kandi Burruss, LaTocha Scott, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle 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, ... gave their first interview in over twenty years on V-103 Atlanta. The group announced their reunion stating they had offers on the table but nothing was set in stone at the time. A few months later the group were announced to perform at the Essence Festival 2017. On December 27, 2017, it was announced Xscape would be releasing an EP in Spring 2018 as a trio titled "Here for It" and would feature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extended Play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.Official Charts Company , access-date=March 21, 2017 Contemporary EPs generally contain four or five tracks, and are considered "less expensive and time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album. An EP originally referred to specific types of other than 78 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 a hit for the group. The Scott sisters share leads vocals on the song. It peaked at No. 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and No. 4 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart. It sold 800,000 copies, earning a gold certification from the RIAA. The music video for "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" was made in early February 1998. The JD's Mood Mix samples Tyrone Davis' "In the Mood". It is an altered version of 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 ...'s "When U Cry" which was recorded in 1997. Formats and track listings Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Arms of the One Who Loves You", "My Little Secret" and "Softest Place on Earth". The album debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard 200 and number six Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA the on June 21, 1999. Background and release "Traces of My Lipstick" was the group's first album in three years after the release of their second album '' Off the Hook'' (1995). As with previous albums '' Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha'' (1993) and '' Off the Hook'' (1995), the album was chiefly produced by Jermaine Dupri with Manuel Seal, Jr. and Daryl Simmons, with addition production from Babyface, Joe Thomas, Warryn Campbell and Keith Sweat. Critical reception The album was met with positive to mixed reviews from cri ... [...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 European mainland, continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ... 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 the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Understanding (song)
"Understanding" is a song by American Contemporary R&B, R&B group Xscape (group), Xscape. Written by Manuel Seal, Jr., Manuel Seal, the song was released as the group's second single from the group's 1993 debut album ''Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha''. The song reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and spent two weeks at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot R&B Singles chart.. It is the first single from the group to feature all four group members on lead vocals. Release and reception Released in December 1993, "Understanding" entered the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart the following month, and reached its peak of number eight in February 1994. The single spent 14 weeks in the top 40 portion of the chart. The song went to number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot R&B Singles chart, where it spent two weeks at the top. In other ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' charts, the song reached number seven on the Hot 100 Singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
