Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha

Xscape

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 12, 1993)
• Original Release Date: October 12, 1993
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002977
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #68,052 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hummin' Comin' At 'Cha, April 2, 2004

By	Geminigirl (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Atlanta bringin that Down South Soul with 4 divas!, May 4, 2003

By	Enlightened "Both Eyes Closed" (In Da A) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Xscape is a female quartet of the early 90's for those that don't know. Upon first listen you can tell that they obviously were heavily involved in church or a choir. Their voices are the definite highlights of this album. Latocha Scott and her sister Tamika, as well as Kandi Burruss and Tamika Cottle made a vocal group yet to be imitated in the music industry. They brought a more soulful side to the R&B scene as witnessed by their bonafide classic `Just Kick It'. Laid back, down to earth females willing to just chill with ya sometimes instead of talking about what they want from you. But if it's one thang these ghetto sistas want from their man is "Understanding". How can you communicate if you don't hear what they say? `Understanding' is a beautiful song with a lil message that sticks to your ribs like only down south southern singing can do.

With You is a jamming song with that early 90's Jill swing to it. "Is My Living In Vain' is a gospel edged accapella freestyle-like song. It is probably my favorite song on the album. "Love On My Mind" is another dance groove with a lil taste of that Georgia flavor to it. Tonight is a soulful romantic accapella that is oh so refreshing. It's nice to hear groups with actual vocal talent as compared to the horrible renditions of `girl' groups nowadays who only look good but can't sing worth a flip. The album ends properly with a remix of Just Kickin It and after this song you WILL be tempted to start the cd over again and enjoy the music once more. This album being only 9 songs deep, doesn't overload you with a gang of songs. That gives each song more meaning and appreciation. This Xscape album is classic to the young ears and is top notch quality for any R&B fan. 5 Stars easily.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, November 3, 2001

By	"cj81510975677" (Auburn, N.Y. United States) - See all my reviews

Hummin' Comin' at' cha is one of the best albums of the 90's. All four of these singers have a voice,and what a strong voice! On tracks like "Understanding" and "Tonight" their vocals shine. Now nine years later when I listen to this album it remindes me of the good old days. I dont think Xscape could ever make another album like this one.