Tamika Scott facts for kids

Tamika Scott (born November 19, 1974) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She also works as an ordained minister. Tamika became famous in the early 1990s as a member of the music group Xscape.

She sang lead on some of Xscape's biggest songs like "Love on My Mind" and "Who Can I Run To". These songs were very popular, reaching high spots on the Billboard music charts. They also sold millions of copies, earning platinum and gold awards.

When Xscape took a break, Tamika started acting. She appeared in Tyler Perry's play Meet the Browns in 2004. In 2017, she reunited with Xscape for a tour. She later released her own music and started a line of seasonings and a cookbook.

Throughout her career, Tamika Scott has sold over 9.8 million records with Xscape. Her work has earned her several awards and nominations, including a Soul Train Music Award.

Early Life and Music Start

Tamika Scott was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She started singing in church, at weddings, and in local talent shows when she was just 4 years old. By age 9, she had recorded her first song with her sister, LaTocha.

Tamika went to Tri-Cities High School of Performing Arts in Atlanta. She later graduated from Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia, in 1993.

Forming Xscape

While in high school, Tamika met Kandi Burruss. Tamika, her sister LaTocha, and Kandi started singing together. They soon added a fourth member, Tamera Coggins, but she didn't stay long. Then, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle joined, and the group Xscape was officially formed.

In 1992, Xscape performed on BET's Teen Summit. This performance helped them meet music executive Ian Burke, who became their manager. Soon, Jermaine Dupri, a famous record producer, noticed the group. He signed Xscape to his record label, So So Def Recordings.

Xscape's Rise to Fame

First Albums and Hits

Xscape released their first album, Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha, on October 12, 1993. The album was a big success, selling over a million copies. It featured two hit songs, "Just Kickin' It" and "Understanding". Both songs reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The group also contributed to movie soundtracks. They had songs on The Mask soundtrack and the 1995 film Panther.

In 1995, Xscape released their second album, Off the Hook. This album also sold over a million copies. It included popular songs like "Feel So Good" and "Who Can I Run To". Tamika Scott sang lead on "Who Can I Run To".

Xscape also appeared on MC Lyte's song "Keep On, Keepin' On" in 1996. This song was very successful, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Later Success and Break

In 1997, Xscape got new management. They released their third album, Traces of My Lipstick, in 1998. This album featured two more top 10 hits: "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" and "My Little Secret".

Around this time, the group started to have some changes. Tamika's sister, LaTocha Scott, decided to leave Xscape in 1999 to start her own solo career. After this, the group went on a break.

Solo Work and Reunions

After Xscape's Break

After Xscape's break, Tamika Scott started working on her own music. In 1998, she began recording a gospel album. She even worked with famous gospel artists BeBe & CeCe Winans. However, this album was not released at the time.

In 2004, Tamika started acting. She appeared in a TV episode of Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.

In 2005, Tamika, along with Tameka Cottle and LaTocha Scott, tried to bring Xscape back together. They added a new member, Kiesha Miles. They released a song called "What's Up," but it didn't become a big hit. The group performed a few times but then broke up again in 2005.

Recent Projects

In 2007, Tamika Scott released a song called "Greatest Gift" for the movie Daddy's Little Girls. She also co-wrote songs for other artists on the same soundtrack.

In 2013, Tamika and LaTocha Scott performed as Xscape at a special concert celebrating So So Def's 20th anniversary. In 2015, the original members of Xscape appeared in a music documentary called Unsung.

Xscape Reunion and Beyond

On June 25, 2017, Xscape reunited and performed at the BET Awards 2017. This was their first performance together in 18 years! In November 2017, they went on a tour called The Great Xscape Tour.

The group also had their own reality TV show called Xscape: Still Kickin' It on the Bravo network. The show followed the group as they worked through their differences and prepared for their tour.

After the tour, the group became a trio when Kandi Burruss left. The remaining members started performing as Xscap3. In March 2018, Xscap3 released new music called Here for It.

In December 2019, Tamika Scott released her own music project called Family Affair. This included songs like "Almost Over" and "Go Outside in the Rain". In 2021, she launched her own brand of food seasonings called Southern Fuse. In August 2022, she released her cookbook, "Table Set: A Taste of South in Your Mouth".

Personal Life

Tamika Scott has three children. She married Darius Byas in 1994. They later had two children together. In 2004, she married Darnell Winston. They also have a daughter together.

Discography

Extended plays

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

Filmography

Theatre and Musical Appearances

• Meet the Brown (2004)
• There's a Strange in My House (2009)
• The Little Black Dress (2015)
• A Good Man Is Hard To Find (2015)
• The Man of Her Dreams (2016)