Tamika Scott

Tamika Scott (born November 19, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and ordained minister. She rose to fame in the early 1990s as a member of Xscape. Scott sang lead on the group's singles "Love on My Mind", "Who Can I Run To", and "The Arms of the One Who Loves You", the latter two which peaked in the Billboard Hot 100 and became earn platinum and gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. During the group's hiatus, Scott ventured into acting. She appeared in Tyler Perry's stage production Meet the Browns in 2004.

Scott reunited with Xscape in 2017 for their The Great Xscape Tour. After the group downsized to a trio in 2018, performing as Xscap3. As a member of Xscap3, the group released an extended play titled Here for It (2018). In 2019, Scott released her debut extended play, Family Affair. She also debuted her line of seasonings called Southern Fuse, along with her cookbook Table Set: A Taste of South in Your Mouth.

Throughout her career, Scott has sold more than 12 million records with Xscape. Her work with the group has earned her several and nominations, including a Soul Train Music Award, a Black Music Honors Lifetime Achievement Award, an honorary Soul Train Lady of Soul Award.

Early life Tamika Scott was born on November 19, 1975, in College Park, Georgia, to Gloria McFarlin, a teacher, and Randolph Scott, a pastor and former singer in the R&B group The Scott Three.

Career 1990–1999: Xscape

In 1990, Xscape was formed by Kandi Burruss, Tamera Coggins, Tameka Cottle, sisters LaTocha Scott and Tamika Scott. The group met while attending Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia. In 1991, they were invited to sing at Jermaine Dupri's birthday party. earning a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). She also co-wrote and produced "Step Aside" by Yolanda Adams as well as "Struggle No More (The Main Event)" by Anthony Hamilton, which appeared on the same soundtrack. She released the titled-track for the soundtrack of comedy-drama film Why Did I Get Married?, released in October 2007. In 2015, the original members of Xscape appeared in an episode of music documentary Unsung. The episode chronicled the group's success as well as internal turmoil.

2017–present: Reunion with Xscape and other projects On June 25, 2017, Xscape reunited and performed at BET Awards 2017, marking their first performance together in eighteen years. In November 2017, the group embarked on their headlining tour The Great Xscape Tour. In late 2017, Xscape premiered their own reality show, titled Xscape: Still Kickin' It, on Bravo network. The reality show was centered on the group resolving internal conflicts, preparation and rehearsals for their upcoming tour, and personal endeavors. The group downsized to a trio after fellow member Burruss departed and the remaining members began performing as Xscap3. which spawned two singles: "Wifed Up" and "Dream Killa".

In December 2019, Scott released an extend play titled Family Affair, which featured the singles "Almost Over" and "Go Outside in the Rain". 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 group if she didn't have an abortion. She refused and had her daughter Oshun. Later in 1994, Scott married Byas. In 1999, she gave birth to their second child Taniyah. In the early 2000, Scott divorced Byas. In 2004, she married bodyguard Darnell Winston. In July 2013, Scott gave birth to their daughter.

Discography

Extended plays TitleDetailsFamily Affair Release date: December 13, 2019 Label: Twenty Two Recordings Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles "Pull on my Weave" (Phoenix the Fire Starter featuring Tamika Scott) (2009) "Say Aah" (featuring Rasheeda, Trina and Gloss Da Boss) (2010) "Almost Over" (2019) "All of Me" (featuring Q Parker) (2019) "Go Outside in the Rain" (2019) "Tonight" (featuring Method Man)

Soundtrack appearances YearSongAlbum2007"Greatest Gift"Daddy's Little Girls"Why Did I Get Married?"Why Did I Get Married?

Filmography

+ Television appearances Year Title Role Notes 1994 The All-New Mickey Mouse Club Herself as a Guest Mousketeer The Guest Day Episode of Season 7 2017 Xscape: Still Kickin' It Herself Main cast 2023 SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B Herself Main Cast

Theatre and musical Meet the Browns (2004) There's a Stranger in My House (2009) The Little Black Dress (2015) A Good Man Is Hard To Find (2015) The Man of Her Dreams (2016)