Hummin' Comin' At 'Cha

Since there's such a lack of good r&b music fit to listen to these days, I had to take a trip down memory lane with Xscape. These young girls came out at a time when the "girl group" was reinvented by the emergence of En Vogue, SWV, Jade, Brownstone, Zhane, Changing Faces and many many more. The thing is that of all the groups that followed, trying to play catch up with En Vogue, only Xscape truly shined as the second coming. The simple reason being that all four girls had lead vocalist voices combined with tight harmonies. It's a shame that they did not cross over the way that the less talented Destiny's Child & TLC did (not trying to diss these two groups it's just a fact that based on simple singing ability, Xscape outclassed them).

This is a good debut album which mixes in a few ballads and some hip/hop inspired r&b.

The standout songs are: Just Kickin' It - the song that introduced the group. It's a mid-tempo groove that displays all four girls' voices.

Understanding - excellent harmonies

With You - great ballad

Is My Living in Vain - gospel tinged ballad

Love On My Mind - great catchy hip/hop song

Tonight - excellent acapella ballad

If you like r&b and want to sample great sounds from not so far back in the day, I'd highly recommend it as a first listen to this group.

One of The Best CD's & Groups of the 90's!

Man oh man does this release bring back memories! I was in high school when Xscape came out and I remember my homegirls and I playing " Just kicking " until the cassette broke! Those were the days. They don't make music like that anymore. Xscape's debut should be number one on your Best Music of the 90's list.
Not only did this mark the beginning of a fantastic and talented R&B sensation, this debut features the biggest hits of Xscape's short career. The master jam " Just Kicking " was the summer hit of 93'. " Am I Living In Vain " and " Understanding " were powerful hits as well, clogging up the radio with other 93' hits like Zhane's " Mr. D.J. " and Mary J.'s " Love No Limit " remix. Xscape's debut and sound may sound dated since they stepped onto the scene ten years ago, but the songs are pure 90's classics. Xscape is one girl group I will miss forever. Next to SWV they were the best.

XSCAPE'S Debut..

In 1993, 4 Atlanta girls made their very first debut with "Hummin' Comin' At 'Cha"! Super-producer Jermaine "JD" Dupri & super-"dirty south" writer Manuel Seal introduced these new faces with the "house party" song, "Just Kickin' It". Then they moved on with, "the get your man to act right" single, "Understanding". Kandi Buruss (AKA "Kandi"), LaTocha Scott (AKA "Juicy"), Tamika Scott (AKA "Meat Ball") & Tameka Cottle (AKA "Tiny") were blends like no other of the 90's. All I am simply saying that this album is a breath of fresh air. It's shows so much harmony, music-sweet melodies, and very cool rhythms to get used to. Buy this album today...