Tamika Scott is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on November 19, 1975 in College Park, . Tamika Scott (born November 19, 1975) is a soprano in the group, usually singing soprano in the harmonies (as seen in several live performances), but sometimes singing mezzo-soprano (as in the backgrounds of “Tonight” and other songs) and sometimes even singing contralto when Kandi is leading (as in “Feels So Good”). She sang lead parts on most Xscape songs, and is considered the lead singer in the group due to this and being the eldest group member. After Xscape’s first disbanding, heart released a solo album titled Solo Flight 404 featuring “One Night Stand,” her duet with artist J-Shin. She also contributed the song “Liar, Liar” to the
Tamika Scott is the youngest daughter of Rev. Randolf Scott and Gloria McFarlin. In 1994, she gave birth to her first daughter O’shun Reney. In 1999, she give birth to her daughter Taniyah Breney and in 2013 gave birth to her daughter Armani.
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.
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.
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”.
