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{{Short description|American singer-songwriter}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| name = Tamika Scott
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| background = solo_singer
| image =
| name = Tamika Scott
| caption =
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| birth_name = Tamika Scott
| caption = Scott in 2017
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1975|11|19}}
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1974|11|19}}
| birth_place = [[College Park, Georgia]], United States
| birth_place = [[College Park, Georgia]], U.S.
| origin =
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Singer-songwriter
| death_date =
* actress
| genre = [[Rhythm and blues|Contemporary R&B]], [[Soul music|soul]], [[Hip Hop music|hip-hop]], [[New Jack Swing]]
}}
| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[record producer]], [[actress]], [[television personality]]
| years_active = 1992–present
| years_active = 1990–present
| spouse = {{ubl
| label = [[So So Def|So So Def Recordings]], [[Columbia Records|Columbia]], <small>(1992-1998)</small>, [[Brolic Entertainment]]
| {{marriage|Darius Byas|end=m. 1994-2000}}
| associated_acts = [[Xscape (group)|Xscape]], [[Tameka Cottle|Tameka "Tiny" Cottle]], [[Kandi Burruss]], [[LaTocha Scott]]
| {{marriage|Darnell Winston|2004}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.tamikascott.com}}
}}
| children = 3
| relatives = [[LaTocha Scott]] (sister)
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
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| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
* [[Soul music|soul]]
* [[Hip Hop music|hip hop]]
* [[new jack swing]]
}}
| instrument = Vocals
| label = {{flatlist|
* [[So So Def|So So Def Recordings]]
* [[Columbia Records|Columbia]]
* [[Creative Artists Agency]]
* Brolic Entertainment
* [[Twenty Two Recordings]]
}}
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* [[Xscape (group)|Xscape]]
* [[Tameka Cottle|Tameka "Tiny" Cottle]]
* [[Kandi Burruss]]
* [[LaTocha Scott]]
}}
| website = {{URL|tamikascott.com|Official Website}}
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'''Tamika Scott''' (born November 19, 1974)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2037825/?ref_=m_nmbio_bio_nm|title=Tamika Scott|publisher=IMDb|access-date=March 25, 2018}}</ref> is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and ordained minister.<ref name="allmusicbook">{{cite magazine |first=Vladimir|last=Bogdanov |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o552g5xRRiwC|title=Xscape|magazine=All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul |date=2003 |page=772 |isbn=978-0-87930-744-8 |access-date=May 31, 2024}}</ref> She rose to fame in the early 1990s as a member of [[Xscape (group)|Xscape]]. Scott sang lead on the group's singles "[[Love on My Mind (Xscape song)|Love on My Mind]]", "[[Who Can I Run To#Xscape version|Who Can I Run To]]", and "[[The Arms of the One Who Loves You]]", the latter two which peaked in the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and became earn platinum and gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.<ref name="riaa1">[https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=xscape#search_section Xscape Gold & Platinum Certifications]. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved on May 24, 2024</ref><ref name="billboardchart">[https://www.billboard.com/artist/xscape/ Xscape Billboard Chart History]. Billboard. Retrieved on May 24, 2024</ref> During the group's hiatus, Scott ventured into acting. She appeared in [[Tyler Perry]]'s stage production ''[[Meet the Browns (play)|Meet the Browns]]'' in 2004.
'''Tamika Scott''' (born November 19, 1975) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2037825/?ref_=m_nmbio_bio_nm|title=Tamika Scott|website=IMDb|language=en|access-date=2018-03-25}}</ref> is an [[United States|American]] R&B [[singer]], songwriter, and occasional [[actress]]. She is best known as a member of the multi-platinum selling R&B group [[Xscape (band)|Xscape]], who rose to popularity in the 1990s.


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 ''[[Here for It]]'' (2018). In 2019, Scott released her debut extended play, ''Family Affair''. She also debuted her line of [[Seasoning|seasonings]] called ''Southern Fuse'' along with her cookbook "Table Set: A Taste of South in Your Mouth".<ref name="southernfuse">[https://southernfuse.com/ Southern Fuse Home Page]. Southern Fuse. Retrieved on May 31, 2024</ref>
== Biography ==


Throughout her career, Scott has sold over 9.8 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 Music Awards|Soul Train Lady of Soul Award]].
=== Early life ===
Scott was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Her mother Gloria McFarlin was a teacher and her father Randolph Scott a pastor. Music was a constant in Scott's life as her father and two uncles sang in a group called the Scott Three in the 1970s. By age six, Scott had begun singing in church, weddings, and local talent shows. She lives with her husband (Darnell), and daughters Taniyah and Armani. Taniyah who goes by the stage name "Young Niyah" is an upcoming artist herself.


==Early life==
=== 1991-1992: Xscape beginnings ===
Tamika Scott was born on November 19, 1974, [[College Park, Georgia]] to Gloria McFarlin, a teacher, and Randolph Scott, a pastor and former singer in the R&B group The Scott Three.<ref name="allmusicbook"/> Tamika's older sister, [[LaTocha Scott]], is also a singer and a member of [[Xscape (group)|Xscape]]. At an early age, Scott was encouraged to sing in church and local talent shows.<ref name="allmusicbook"/> Scott attended to [[Tri-Cities High School]], where she graduated from in 1993.<ref name="allmusic">[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tamika-scott-mn0000628504#biography Tamika Scott Biography]. All Music. Retrieved on May 31, 2024</ref>
While attending Tri-Cities performing arts high school in East Point, Georgia, Tamika met [[Kandi Burruss]]. The three(along with [[LaTocha Scott]] began singing together and recruited a fourth member, Tamera Coggins, though her time with the group was short-lived. Soon [[Tameka Cottle|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Famous Women of Atlanta|url=http://photos.essence.com/galleries/famousatlantawomen#63932|publisher=Essence.com|accessdate=June 1, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Xscape|url=http://search.bet.com/topics/x/xscape.html|publisher=BET.com|accessdate=June 1, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130117194415/http://search.bet.com/topics/x/xscape.html|archivedate=January 17, 2013|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Bush |first=John |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p143662 |title=Xscape |publisher=AllMusic.com |date= |accessdate=April 4, 2012}}</ref>


==Career==
=== 1993-1999: Xscape success ===
===1990–1999: Xscape===
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 (song)|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 (Xscape song)|Love on My Mind]]" and "Tonight", did not achieve the same success. The group later appeared on ''[[The Mask (film)|The Mask]]'' soundtrack and the soundtrack for the 1995 film ''[[Panther (film)|Panther]]'', featuring the single "[[Freedom (Theme from Panther)|Freedom]]".
{{main|Xscape (group)}}
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]].<ref name="allmusicbio">[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/xscape-mn0000681956#biography Xscape Biography]. All Music. Retrieved on May 24, 2024</ref> In 1991, they were invited to sing at [[Jermaine Dupri]]'s birthday party.<ref name="allmusicbio"/> Dupri eventually signed the group to his record label [[So So Def]]. In August 1993, the group released their debut single "[[Just Kickin' It]]". They released their debut album ''[[Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha]]'' in October 1993, which established the group as a viable act in the music industry. The group released their platinum-selling second album ''[[Off the Hook (Xscape album)|Off the Hook]]'' in 1995. The album featured songs such as "[[Feels So Good (Xscape song)|Feels So Good]]" and [[Who Can I Run To#Xscape version|Who Can I Run To]], the latter of which features Scott on shared lead vocals and became a platinum-selling single. ''Off the Hook'' won a [[Soul Train Music Award]] for R&B/Soul Album of the Year – Group, Band or Duo in 1996.


In April 1998, the group released the single "[[The Arms of the One Who Loves You]]", which features Scott on co-lead vocals. The song became a top-ten ''Billboard'' Hot 100 song and sold over 800,000 copies in the United States,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1Q0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA75 |title=Best-Selling Records of 1998 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=BPI Communications Inc.|date=January 30, 1999 |accessdate=May 31, 2024 |page=75 |issn=0006-2510|volume=111|number=5}}</ref> earning a gold certification by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name="riaa1"/><ref name="billboardchart"/> When the third album ''[[Traces of My Lipstick]]'' was released in May 1998, Scott's elder sister LaTocha announced her plans to go solo. The album peaked at number twenty-eight on the U.S. [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and eventually earned a platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1999. The album also spawned another ''Billboard'' Hot 100 song "[[My Little Secret]]",<ref name="billboardchart"/> which became certified gold in the US.<ref name="riaa1"/> In 2000, the group went on a hiatus to pursue solo careers.
Xscape released their second studio album, ''[[Off the Hook (Xscape 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. "[[Feels So Good (Xscape song)|Feel So Good]]" and "[[Who Can I Run To]]" peaked at #32 and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart respectively. The latter release, "[[Can't Hang|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|MC Lyte's]] single "[[Keep On, Keepin' On (MC Lyte song)|Keep On, Keepin' On]]", which appeared on the [[Sunset Park (soundtrack)|''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 (soundtrack)|Love Jones]]'' and ''[[Soul Food (soundtrack)|Soul Food]]''.


===2000–2016: Solo career===
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]].
In 1998, Scott began recording a gospel album.<ref name="billboardmagazine1998">{{cite magazine |first=Shawnee|last=Smith |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aQ0EAAAAMBAJ&dq=Xscape+reveals+warm+maturity+on+new+So+So+Def+Release&pg=PA18|title=Xscape reveals warm maturity on new So So Def Release|magazine=Billboard |volume=110 |issue=17 |date=April 25, 1998 |page=24 |issn=0006-2510 |access-date=May 29, 2024}}</ref><ref name="allmusicbook"/> The album included collaborations with [[BeBe & CeCe Winans]].<ref name="billboardmagazine1998"/> When Xscape briefly reformed in 2000, Scott abandoned the project and the album remained shelved. In 2004, Scott pursued an acting career. In August 2004, she appeared as the character Milay Brown in ''[[Meet the Browns (play)|Meet the Browns]]'', an American stage play written and directed by [[Tyler Perry]].


In 2005, Scott reformed Xscape with original members Tameka Cottle and LaTocha Scott, along with new member Kiesha Miles. The group recorded an full album titled ''Unchained'' but the album was shelved after the release of a single "What's Up", which failed to chart and received minor radio airplay. The group also did a few concert performances before disbanding by 2006. In 2007, Scott released a song titled ''Greatest Gift'' on the soundtrack of American romantic comedy-drama film ''[[Daddy's Little Girls#Soundtrack|Daddy's Little Girls]]''.<ref name="allmusiccredits">[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tamika-scott-mn0000628504#credits Tamika Scott Credits]. AllMusic. Retrieved on May 31, 2024</ref> She also co-wrote and produced "Step Aside" by [[Yolanda Adams]] as well as "[[Struggle No More (The Main Event)]]" by [[Anthony Hamilton (singer)|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.<ref name="allmusiccredits"/>
=== 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.


In 2009, Scott appeared a single titled "Pull On My Weave" by singer Phoenix the Fire Starter. In 2010, Scott released a single titled "Say Aah. In February 2013, LaTocha Scott and Tamika Scott performed as Xscape at the So So Def 20th Anniversary Concert.<ref>[https://capturelifethroughthelens.com/2013/02/25/so-so-def-20th-anniversary-concert/ So So Def 20th Anniversary Concert]. Capture Life Through the Lens. Retrieved on May 24, 2024</ref> In 2015, the original members of Xscape appeared in an episode of music documentary ''[[Unsung (TV series)|Unsung]]''. The episode chronicled the group's success as well as internal turmoil.
=== 2000-2009: After Xscape ===
In 2004, Scott, along with LaTocha Scott, [[Tameka Cottle|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 in 2005.


===2017–present: Reunion with Xscape and other projects===
Around the same time, Scott made her first TV appearance in a 2004 episode of Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.
On June 25, 2017, Xscape reunited and performed at [[BET Awards 2017]], marking their first performance together in eighteen years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Xscape performs hit medleys|url=https://www.bet.com/video/betawards/2017/performances/xscape-medley-understanding-who-can-i-run-to-just-kickin-it.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627200838/http://www.bet.com/video/betawards/2017/performances/xscape-medley-understanding-who-can-i-run-to-just-kickin-it.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 27, 2017|website=BET}}</ref> In November 2017, the group embarked on their headlining tour The Great Xscape Tour.<ref>{{cite web|title=Xscape Tour|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/09/19/xscape-the-great-xscape-tour-dates/|website=Great Xscape Tour}}</ref> In late 2017, Xscape premiered their own reality show titled ''[[Xscape: Still Kickin' It]]'' on [[Bravo (American TV network)|Bravo]] network.<ref>[https://www.bravotv.com/xscape-still-kickin-it Xscape Still Kickin' It]. Bravo TV. Retrieved on May 24, 2024</ref> The reality show was centered around 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.<ref name="allmusic"/> In March 2018, Xscap3 released an extended play titled ''[[Here for It]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Here For It – EP by Xscape|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/here-for-it-ep/1326903556|website=[[iTunes Store]] (U.S.)|accessdate=22 February 2018}}</ref> which spawned two singles: "Wifed Up" and "Dream Killa".<ref>{{cite web|title=Dream Killa - Single by Xscape on Apple Music|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dream-killa-single/1317371935|website=iTunes Store (U.S.)|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Wifed Up - Single by Xscape on Apple Music|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wifed-up/1317376883?i=1317377069|website=iTunes Store (U.S.)|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref>


In December 2019, Scott released an extend play titled ''Family Affair'', which featured the singles "Almost Over" and "[[Go Outside in the Rain]]".<ref name="allmusic"/> In 2021, Scott launched her brand of food seasonings titled ''Southern Fuse''.<ref name="southernfuse"/> In August 2022, Scott released her cookbook "Table Set: A Taste of South in Your Mouth". In April 2023, Scott released a single titled "Tonight".
=== 2010-present ===
Tamika Scott released a new single entitled "Greatest Gift" for Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls, released in 2007.


==Personal life==
She made a special appearance in the second season of the [[TV One (US TV network)|TV One]] show ''[[R&B Divas: Atlanta]]'' in 2013.
In 1994, Scott gave birth to her first child O'Shun Reney, to Darius Byas.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Randolph |first=Elizabeth |date=2023-03-10 |title=Tamika Scott and Her Husband Have Tyler Perry to Thank for Nearly 20 Years of Marriage |url=https://www.distractify.com/p/tamika-scott-husband |access-date=2023-04-05 |website=Distractify |language=en-US}}</ref> Scott revealed on ''[[Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen]]'' that when she got pregnant while in [[Xscape (group)|Xscape]], her producers threatened to kick her out of the group if she didn't have an abortion.<ref name="bravo">{{Cite news|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/tamika-scott-pressured-to-have-abortion-earlier-in-career|title=Tamika Scott Reveals She Was Pressured to Have an Abortion During the Height of Xscape's Success|date=November 13, 2017|work=Bravo TV Official Site|access-date=March 27, 2018}}</ref> She refused and had her daughter Oshun.<ref name="bravo"/> 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 ==
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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://rollingout.com/2017/07/06/xscape-reveals-like-play-biopic/#1|title=Xscape reveals who they would like to play them in biopic|date=2017-07-06|work=Rolling Out|access-date=2018-03-27|language=en-US}}</ref> The band was followed by [[Bravo (U.S. TV network)|Bravo]] as they prepared for the 2017 Essence Festival.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/xscape-reunites-after-18-years-at-2017-bet-awards-w489708/|title=Xscape Reunites After 18 Years at 2017 BET Awards|date=2017-06-26|work=Us Weekly|access-date=2018-03-27|language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/893146/the-ladies-of-xscape-reveal-what-it-s-really-like-trying-to-reunite-on-reality-tv-after-20-years|title=Xscape Reveals What It's Really Like Reuniting on TV After 20 years|work=E! Online|access-date=2018-03-27|language=en-US}}</ref>
{{see also|Xscape discography}}


'''Extended plays'''
In 2017, Scott had a "wardrobe malfunction" on stage when she tripped over her jumpsuit and fell.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tmz.com/2017/12/04/xscape-tamika-scott-wardrobe-malfunction/|title=Xscape's Tamika Scott Falls During Epic Wardrobe Malfunction Onstage|work=TMZ|access-date=2018-03-27}}</ref> Scott revealed on ''[[Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen]]'' that when she got pregnant while in [[Xscape (group)|Xscape]], her producers threatened to kick her out of the band if she didn't have an [[abortion]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/tamika-scott-pressured-to-have-abortion-earlier-in-career|title=Tamika Scott Reveals She Was Pressured to Have an Abortion During the Height of Xscape's Success|date=2017-11-13|work=Bravo TV Official Site|access-date=2018-03-27|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lifenews.com/2017/11/14/xscape-singer-tamika-scott-reveals-she-was-pressured-to-have-an-abortion/#|title=Xscape Singer Tamika Scott Reveals She Was Pressured to Have an Abortion {{!}} LifeNews.com|website=www.lifenews.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-27}}</ref> She refused and had her daughter Oshun.<ref name=":0" /> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.eurweb.com/2018/03/tamika-scott-of-xscap3-reveals-how-she-injured-herself-using-a-sex-swing/#|title=Tamika Scott of ‘Xscap3’ Reveals How She Injured Herself Using a Sex Swing|last=Report|first=Electronic Urban|date=2018-03-01|work=EURweb|access-date=2018-03-27|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.essence.com/celebrity/tamika-scott-xscap3-sex-dungeon-knee-injury|title=Youll Never Believe How Tamika Scott Of Xscap3 Injured Herself In Her Sex Dungeon|work=Essence.com|access-date=2018-03-27|language=en}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! style="width:12em;" |Title
! style="width:18em;" |Details
|-
! scope="row" |''Family Affair''
|
* Release date: December 13, 2019
* Label: [[Twenty Two Recordings]]
* Formats: Digital download, streaming
|}


'''Singles'''
== Personal life ==
* "Pull on my Weave" <small>(Phoenix the Fire Starter featuring Tamika Scott)</small> (2009)
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 would give birth to her daughter Taniyah Breney and in 2013 should would give birth to her daughter Armani. Tamika has been married twice, her first marriage to a man named Darrius and Tamika currently is married to a New Yorker named Darnell, who works as her personal bodyguard and does security work.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tamika Scott IMDB|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2037825/}}</ref>
* "Say Aah" <small>(featuring [[Rasheeda]], [[Trina]] and Gloss Da Boss)</small> (2010)
* "Almost Over" (2019)
* "All of Me" <small>(featuring Q Parker)</small> (2019)
* "Go Outside in the Rain" (2019)
* "Tonight" <small>(featuring [[Method Man]])</small>


'''Soundtrack appearances'''
In December 2017, Tamika's daughter Oshun announced that she was pregnant, giving Tamika her first grandchild. The baby is due to arrive in the world in June 2018.<ref name="Tamika scott">{{cite web|title=Glambaby Tamika Scott|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BdEf1lXF10g/}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"

! width="20" align="center" |Year
== Discography ==
! align="center" |Song
{{see also|Xscape discography}}
! width="250" align="center" |Album
|-
| rowspan="2" align="center" |2007
|"Greatest Gift"
| align="left" |''[[Daddy's Little Girls#Soundtrack|Daddy's Little Girls]]''
|-
|"Why Did I Get Married?"
| align="left" |[[Why Did I Get Married?#Soundtrack|''Why Did I Get Married?'']]
|-
|}


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Film
|+ Film appearances
! Year
! Year
! Title
! Title
! Role
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2009
| ''There's A Stranger in My House''
| Harmony
| Supporting role
|-
|-
|-
| 2018
| 2020
| ''Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends''
| ''Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends''
| -
| –
| Pre Production
|-
|}
|}


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Television appearances
|+ Television appearances
|-
! Year
! Year
! Title
! Title
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|-
|-
| 1994
| 1994
| ''[[The Mickey Mouse Club|The All-New Mickey Mouse Club (MMC)]]
| ''[[The All-New Mickey Mouse Club]]''
| Herself as a Guest Mousketeer
| Herself as a Guest Mousketeer
| The Guest Day Episode of Season 7
| The Guest Day Episode of Season 7
|-
|-
| 2017
|2004
| ''Xscape: Still Kickin' It''
|”Meet the Browns” (Stage Play)
|Milay Baptist Brown
|Supporting Role
|-
| 2013
| ''[[R&B Divas: Atlanta]]''
| Herself
| Herself
| Season 2
| Main cast
|-
|-
| 2017
| 2023
| ''Xscape: Still Kickin' It''
| ''SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B''
| Herself
| Herself
| Main Cast
| Main Cast
|-
|}
|}

==Theatre and musical==
* ''[[Meet the Browns (play)|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)


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{Official website|http://www.tamikascott.com/}}
*{{Official website|http://www.tamikascott.com/}}

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Tamika Scott
Born (1974-11-19) November 19, 1974 (age 50)
College Park, Georgia, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actress
Years active1990–present
Spouses
  • Darius Byas
    ​
    (m. 1994-2000)​
  • Darnell Winston
    ​
    (m. 2004)​
Children3
RelativesLaTocha Scott (sister)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
WebsiteOfficial Website

Tamika Scott (born November 19, 1974)[1] is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and ordained minister.[2] 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.[3][4] 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 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".[5]

Throughout her career, Scott has sold over 9.8 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

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Tamika Scott was born on November 19, 1974, College Park, Georgia to Gloria McFarlin, a teacher, and Randolph Scott, a pastor and former singer in the R&B group The Scott Three.[2] Tamika's older sister, LaTocha Scott, is also a singer and a member of Xscape. At an early age, Scott was encouraged to sing in church and local talent shows.[2] Scott attended to Tri-Cities High School, where she graduated from in 1993.[6]

Career

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1990–1999: Xscape

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Main article: Xscape (group)

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.[7] In 1991, they were invited to sing at Jermaine Dupri's birthday party.[7] Dupri eventually signed the group to his record label So So Def. In August 1993, the group released their debut single "Just Kickin' It". They released their debut album Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha in October 1993, which established the group as a viable act in the music industry. The group released their platinum-selling second album Off the Hook in 1995. The album featured songs such as "Feels So Good" and Who Can I Run To, the latter of which features Scott on shared lead vocals and became a platinum-selling single. Off the Hook won a Soul Train Music Award for R&B/Soul Album of the Year – Group, Band or Duo in 1996.

In April 1998, the group released the single "The Arms of the One Who Loves You", which features Scott on co-lead vocals. The song became a top-ten Billboard Hot 100 song and sold over 800,000 copies in the United States,[8] earning a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[3][4] When the third album Traces of My Lipstick was released in May 1998, Scott's elder sister LaTocha announced her plans to go solo. The album peaked at number twenty-eight on the U.S. Billboard 200 and eventually earned a platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1999. The album also spawned another Billboard Hot 100 song "My Little Secret",[4] which became certified gold in the US.[3] In 2000, the group went on a hiatus to pursue solo careers.

2000–2016: Solo career

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In 1998, Scott began recording a gospel album.[9][2] The album included collaborations with BeBe & CeCe Winans.[9] When Xscape briefly reformed in 2000, Scott abandoned the project and the album remained shelved. In 2004, Scott pursued an acting career. In August 2004, she appeared as the character Milay Brown in Meet the Browns, an American stage play written and directed by Tyler Perry.

In 2005, Scott reformed Xscape with original members Tameka Cottle and LaTocha Scott, along with new member Kiesha Miles. The group recorded an full album titled Unchained but the album was shelved after the release of a single "What's Up", which failed to chart and received minor radio airplay. The group also did a few concert performances before disbanding by 2006. In 2007, Scott released a song titled Greatest Gift on the soundtrack of American romantic comedy-drama film Daddy's Little Girls.[10] 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.[10]

In 2009, Scott appeared a single titled "Pull On My Weave" by singer Phoenix the Fire Starter. In 2010, Scott released a single titled "Say Aah. In February 2013, LaTocha Scott and Tamika Scott performed as Xscape at the So So Def 20th Anniversary Concert.[11] 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

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On June 25, 2017, Xscape reunited and performed at BET Awards 2017, marking their first performance together in eighteen years.[12] In November 2017, the group embarked on their headlining tour The Great Xscape Tour.[13] In late 2017, Xscape premiered their own reality show titled Xscape: Still Kickin' It on Bravo network.[14] The reality show was centered around 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.[6] In March 2018, Xscap3 released an extended play titled Here for It,[15] which spawned two singles: "Wifed Up" and "Dream Killa".[16][17]

In December 2019, Scott released an extend play titled Family Affair, which featured the singles "Almost Over" and "Go Outside in the Rain".[6] In 2021, Scott launched her brand of food seasonings titled Southern Fuse.[5] In August 2022, Scott released her cookbook "Table Set: A Taste of South in Your Mouth". In April 2023, Scott released a single titled "Tonight".

Personal life

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In 1994, Scott gave birth to her first child O'Shun Reney, to Darius Byas.[18] 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.[19] She refused and had her daughter Oshun.[19] 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

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See also: Xscape discography

Extended plays

Title Details
Family Affair

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

Year Song Album
2007 "Greatest Gift" Daddy's Little Girls
"Why Did I Get Married?" Why Did I Get Married?

Filmography

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Film appearances
Year Title Role
2020 Conundrum: Secrets Among Friends –
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

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  • 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)

References

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  1. ^ "Tamika Scott". IMDb. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d Bogdanov, Vladimir (2003). "Xscape". All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul. p. 772. ISBN 978-0-87930-744-8. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Xscape Gold & Platinum Certifications. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved on May 24, 2024
  4. ^ a b c Xscape Billboard Chart History. Billboard. Retrieved on May 24, 2024
  5. ^ a b Southern Fuse Home Page. Southern Fuse. Retrieved on May 31, 2024
  6. ^ a b c Tamika Scott Biography. All Music. Retrieved on May 31, 2024
  7. ^ a b Xscape Biography. All Music. Retrieved on May 24, 2024
  8. ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1998". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 5. BPI Communications Inc. January 30, 1999. p. 75. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Smith, Shawnee (April 25, 1998). "Xscape reveals warm maturity on new So So Def Release". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 17. p. 24. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Tamika Scott Credits. AllMusic. Retrieved on May 31, 2024
  11. ^ So So Def 20th Anniversary Concert. Capture Life Through the Lens. Retrieved on May 24, 2024
  12. ^ "Xscape performs hit medleys". BET. Archived from the original on June 27, 2017.
  13. ^ "Xscape Tour". Great Xscape Tour.
  14. ^ Xscape Still Kickin' It. Bravo TV. Retrieved on May 24, 2024
  15. ^ "Here For It – EP by Xscape". iTunes Store (U.S.). Retrieved February 22, 2018.
  16. ^ "Dream Killa - Single by Xscape on Apple Music". iTunes Store (U.S.). Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  17. ^ "Wifed Up - Single by Xscape on Apple Music". iTunes Store (U.S.). Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  18. ^ Randolph, Elizabeth (March 10, 2023). "Tamika Scott and Her Husband Have Tyler Perry to Thank for Nearly 20 Years of Marriage". Distractify. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  19. ^ a b "Tamika Scott Reveals She Was Pressured to Have an Abortion During the Height of Xscape's Success". Bravo TV Official Site. November 13, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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