Biography of Tamika Scott
Tamika Scott is an American R&B singer and songwriter. Scott is popular for being a member of the multi-platinum R&B group Xscape, which rose to fame in the 1990s. In addition, she is also a record producer and actress with credits in the movie There’s a Stranger in my House. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Tamika began singing at the age of 4.
Scott occasionally performed at venues such as local talent shows, churches, and weddings. At age 9, she recorded just her first song with her sister Latocha. She later attended Tri-Cities High School of Performing Arts in Atlanta, Georgia before transferring to Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia, where she graduated in 1993.
While at school, Tamika along with her friend and sister La Tocha Scott started singing together and formed a band called Xscape. After the group’s grand 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.
Additionally, the band was able to release their debut album Hummin’ Comin’ at ‘Cha, which peaked at number seventeen on the US Billboard 200 and number three on the Top R&B Albums chart. It was their first commercial success in a year, allowing them to release two hit singles, “Just Kickin’ It” and “Understanding”; both entered the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
This was later followed by the release of a few albums of singles such as “Love on My Mind”, “Tonight”, “Freedom” and “Off the Hook”. Most of the album’s production was produced by Jermaine Dupri and featured guest vocals by MC Lyte. However, after Xscape disbanded, Tamika took her career a step further and starred in Donald Gray’s musical play “Man Of My Dreams” and “A Good Man Is Hard To Find”. She played the sassy role of Milay in Tyler Perry’s Block Buster hit “Meet The Browns”. Tamika wrote and produced four songs for the soundtrack to Tyler Perry’s film “Daddy’s Little Girls”, which is now in stores.
Tamika also has a song on the soundtrack titled “Greatest Gift” which is considered the love song of the century! Tamika has written hit songs for Xscape, Jaheim, Musiq Soulchild, Anthony Hamilton, Yolanda Adams and Letoya. She also wrote a song for the soundtrack of Jim Carey’s “The Mask”, wrote and produced for the soundtrack of “Hard Ball” starring Keanu Reeves, and wrote and performed the title song of the Tyler Perry soundtrack. “Why Did I Get Married”. She also participated in the soundtrack of Daddy’s Little Girl, performing the song Greatest Gift.
Prior to that, she also appeared on the second season of TV One’s R&B show Divas in 2013. After that, Xscape reunited in 2017, they announced that they would be releasing a biopic about the band. In the biopic, Scott plans to be played by his daughter. However, the band was followed by Bravo as they prepared for the Essence Festival. In 2019, Tamika released her first solo project since her reunion with Xscape. A single titled “Tonite” was released on her official SoundCloud and YouTube channel. She subsequently released her new single “Almost Over”, which was announced on TV and BroadwayWorld that Scott had joined the second season of the television series Conframa from executive producer Shaun Cairo Pitchfork.
Tamika Scott age
Tmika is 47 years old in 2023. She was born on the 19th of November 1975, in College Park, Georgia, United States. Furthermore, she celebrates her birthday on 19th of November every year.
Tamika Scott Height/Weight
Scott stands at an approximate height of 5 Feet 7 Inches (1.68m) tall. She weighs about 60 pounds.
Tamika Scott’s Husband
Scott is happily married to his loving and caring husband Darius Byas. Together they are blessed with a daughter named O’Shun Reney. Earlier, Tamika has three grandchildren. Her daughter Oshun married her high school sweetheart Aaron in 2014. And in 2018 O’shun gave birth to their first daughter Aveyah followed by their second daughter Aria in 2020. In 2021, Reney had their first child Cason.
Tamika Scott family
Tamika is the daughter of Reverend Randolf Scott and Gloria McFarlin. Her father was part of an R&B group called the Scott Three. She also has a sister named La Tocha Scott, with whom they founded a band together. Furthermore, Scott has a sister-in-law Rocky Bivens. However, information about her mother is still unknown.
Tamika Scott NeyWorth
Currently, Tamika’s net worth is estimated to be more than $3 million. Her main source of income is her successful career in the music industry as well as a music producer. Furthermore, she also acquires it from other sources as an actress, appearing in various TV titles and movies.