Win tickets to see The Queens of R&B- Xscape and SWV

About Xscape

Xscape (formerly known as XSCAP3) 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 9 million records worldwide.

The group’s second album Off the Hook was released in 1995; it 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 album was certified Platinum on June 21, 1999, in the United States. The group disbanded in 1998 to pursue solo projects and reformed in 2017.

In February 2018, because Kandi Burruss had taken a hiatus due to being on Broadway, the group temporarily downsized, calling itself XSCAP3. That group released the singles “Wifed Up” and “Dream Killa”, and an EP, Here for It (2018).

About SWV

SWV (Sisters with Voices) is an American R&B vocal trio from New York City whose members are Cheryl (Coko) Gamble, Tamara (Taj) George, and Leanne (Lelee) Lyons. Formed in 1988 as a gospel group, SWV became one of the most successful R&B groups of the 1990s. They had a series of hits, including “Weak”, “Right Here (Human Nature Remix)”, “I’m So into You”, and “You’re the One”. The group disbanded in 1998 to pursue solo projects and reunited in 2005. SWV has sold more than 25 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.

About Mya

Mya Marie Harrison (stylized as Mýa) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, and actress. Classified as a “triple threat entertainer,” she has become a staple in pop cultural zeitgeist for her work in contemporary R&B. She began her career in television as a dance posse member, performing on BET’s Teen Summit. She signed with record executive A. Haqq Islam’s University Records, an imprint of Interscope Records to release her eponymous debut studio album (1998), which lyrically explored romance and coming-of-age scenarios. A critical and commercial success, the album spawned her first Billboard Hot 100-top ten single, “It’s All About Me” (featuring Dru Hill). Her collaborative singles — “Girls Dem Sugar” (with Beenie Man), “Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)” (with Pras and Ol’ Dirty Bastard), and “Take Me There” (with Blackstreet and Mase) — were also met with commercial success.

Her second studio album, Fear of Flying (2000) was met with further commercial success and presented a more mature sound and image. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200, received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and was supported by the singles “The Best of Me” (featuring Jadakiss), “Case of the Ex,” and “Free.” The following year, Harrison recorded “Lady Marmalade” with singers Christina Aguilera, Pink and rapper Lil’ Kim for the 2001 musical film Moulin Rouge!. A cover of the namesake recording by funk rock band Labelle, it peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and twelve international charts, also earning a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2002.  Taking a more active role in the production of her forthcoming releases, Harrison was granted wider creative control of her third studio album, Moodring (2003). The album spawned two charting singles – “My Love Is Like…Wo” and “Fallen” — and received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.

About Total

Total is an American R&B girl group and one of the signature acts of the Bad Boy Records imprint during the mid-1990s. The group consists of founding members Kima Raynor, Keisha Spivey, and Pamela Long. Total is best known for their feature on Mase’s “What You Want”, as well as their hits “Kissin’ You”, “Can’t You See” (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.), and “What About Us?” and “Trippin'”, both featuring Missy Elliott. Long also sung the chorus of The Notorious B.I.G.’s hit song “Hypnotize”, although she was not officially credited. Total made their first appearance singing the hook on The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut single, “Juicy”, widely considered one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time.

In 2019, Pamela Long announced that she is working on her debut solo album. She released a video for her single “Why”.

About 702

702 is an American girl group, with its final and most known line-up consisting of Kameelah Williams, and sisters Irish and LeMisha Grinstead. Formed in 1996, the group was named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada.

The group was originally a quartet featuring the Grinstead sisters born in Houston, Texas: LeMisha identical twins Orish and Irish, with Amelia Childs. They debuted as a guest performers on Subway’s 1994 single, “This Lil’ Game We Play”. Amelia and Orish were removed from the group due to manager Michael Bivins not favoring their voices, and both of whom were replaced by classmates Tiffany Villarreal (who departed from the group prior to recording) and Kameelah Williams. Continuing as a trio, they were signed by Motown and released their 1996 debut single, “Steelo” (featuring Missy Elliott) to commercial success, peaking within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.