By Guest Contributor, Moh
You and me, let’s get down
Even though you claim that you’ve been around
I betcha you can’t hang
I betcha you can’t hang
Sorry for the musical interlude, I was in the moment!
Mama Joyce’s streets confirmed that she will be an active participant on this episode, and I am here for it. I am looking forward to her saying “now Kand-ah. Let’s not forget that she has “every kind of diamond, and this right here is a Padparadscha Sapphire set in 18 Kt gold”.
Enter our girl Kandi Burruss. We start at OLG – because cross promotion. We are introduced to Tan, an original member of Xscape. We find out that she was eliminated because of their original manager, and an ultimatum. I think we’ve met Tan before. Was she called a “cousin” during Kandi’s wedding?
As we peel back the layers of the onion, we find out that LaTocha’s now husband “Rocky” was a part of the dissolution of the group. Apparently he filled in a management gap between the second, Off The Hook, and third albums Traces of My Lipstick. Clearly one of the problems was that LaTocha placed Rocky in a Svengali like role. He appointed her the “group”.
Kandi and Tiny have been in contact and collaborating since Xscape disbanded. They meet to discuss Kandi’s hesitantly to move forward with the tour. We are now availed more insight. The Scott Sisters are happy to suck at the teats of Tiny and Kandi. They prove that their thirst to regain notoriety is leveraged off of the backs of their more successful counterparts.
Kandi and LaTocha bump heads at a group meeting. Kandi reveals that she believes that LaTocha used Xscape’s third album as leverage for her solo record deal. Clearly, as stated on my first recap, LaTocha was the “SANGER”! Let’s harken back to episode one. We are now clearly shown that there are two teams. The Scott Sisters vs. Kandi and Tiny.
Ah! The base discussion of coin. Tiny makes certain that we are fully aware that they were supposed to receive $4M for their last album. Too bad LaTocha refused to promote the product and that fee was reduced to only $800K. You know that Kandi does not play about her money!
“What I need is understanding
How can we communicate
If you don’t hear what I say?”
( musical interlude)
Well damn! Did Tameka Scott just admit that she “told a whole bunch of lies on Kandi” to defend her sister?! All because she wanted to defend her sister for her attempt to get a solo project. I know I do not need these sort of friends.
LaTocha and Kandi have a come to Jesus moment. Kandi let’s us know that she was on an island of her own. After her brother (Patrick) died, she was left to fend for herself. It sounds like he was the glue that enabled the young ladies to set their differences aside.
Hey Todd! Let’s walk baby Ace in the 30031. Get your Cascade on. That baby is the most cute!!!
Kandi and LaTocha have decided to collaborate on the set list for the tour. We get to plug The Kandi Factory. For the BET Awards, they are allotted four minutes for their three song medley.
Uncomfortable topic alert. Tamika Scott introduces us to her daughter’s O’shun and Taniyah. She lets us know that management encouraged her to abort O’shun. O’shun is planning her wedding. We get to see a family bonding moment that I am here for.
Party on down to the Xscape beat
Just kick it
Rehearsal time! We get to see the girls align to prepare for the tour. The sense of urgency is palpable as the shows are selling out. Mama Joyce is in the building!!! I’ve been waiting for her. Did my “boo thing” create her own haiku?
Tocha got a booty
Kandi got a butt
Tiny got a little ass
And Tamika got an Astro ass!
As I stand here contemplating
On the right thing to decide
Will I take the wrong direction
All my life, where will I go?”
Musical extro
Next week we get Jermaine Dupri and the onset of the tour.
Kandi disappointed fans all over tonight on housewives, Xscape “Still Kicking It” and WWHL, I cannot believe that a woman her age is holding grudges, arrogant, cocky and so self sabotaging. Every other group that has reunited from SWV and to New Edition has worked on issues and got over it but Kandi is the kind of person to make you suffer and make you feel uncomfortable even after you apologize to her. Fans want you all to tour and do new music but Kandi is so evil and nasty she seems like she wants everything to go bad again, the sister’s may have made mistakes in the past but Kandi is treating them horribly and it’s hard to watch. SWV had tension when they got back together but did two new albums for the fans and numerous tours and appearances, shout-out to tiny for truly moving on and being down for the cause and truly loving and working it out for Xscape fans.
PS isn’t it funny how Kandi will forgive women on a reality show but not the group that made it possible for anyone to even know her name? Damn shame
She is becoming exactly like her petty vengeful mother. Sour,bitter and unpleasant.
Agree with that Mrs. K. Sour, bitterness is so unattractive. Like Mother, like Daughter.
I totally agree with you! The faces Kandi makes are ridiculous & I would love to see her face freeze while making those hideous expressions..lol
If Kandi was so comfortable with her coin why is she constantly cross-promoting?
Boom!
well said , kandi is beyond petty and it makes no sense and how people think she is cool, kandi has taken petty to all new lows…..sad
And yet the group reunited and is on tour as we speak, so clearly Kandi did indeed get over it. Y’all act like you didn’t wanna know why the group broke up. Isn’t that part and parcel of a reunion documentary?
Thank you Karen! And furthermore, if Kandi chooses NOT to work with the group beyond touring, that’s her right! She doesn’t owe it to anyone to anything other than what makes her happy! We also can’t judge people for not wanting to workbe around those persons that have hurt them! She did the Group a favor by touring, she didn’t need to! And who are the fans of xscape that’s asking for new music? We like old Xscape music…
Not true at all every interview Xscape has done recently Kandi is always the one with the negative undertone. Tamika apologized and asked Kandi do you accept my apology millions of times, do all three women need to get down and kiss Kandi feet just to make her happy? Yes she’s doing the tour but why do it if you don’t really want to? Her and Latocha don’t really get along at all and she’s closest to Tiny but even Tiny looked like she was tired of her shit last night, if you can forgive and rebuild then do it but if your heart isn’t in it just let it go.
Absolutely, Kandi has a heart of gold which is why they’re all filming in the first place…
Thanks Moh, great recap again.
I like seeing Kandi in a totally different situation.
This seems a little more serious than RHOA meeting for drinks or lunch and Kandi is less involved.
It’s interesting, since I knew nothing about Xscape, except the name.
I’m really enjoying the show though, I wish it was more than four episodes.
To fill this empty faaaaace. Best moment. Love all the girls. I never knew Xscape, but I love this show.
The “other” 3 members of Xscape are clearly hitching their wagon to the only real star in the group and that is Kandi Burruss. If Kandi wasn’t doing well in life, do you really think they would be around? They are on BRAVO and suddenly they feel relevant. I think Kandi is doing them a huge favor by giving them a forum to maybe restart their careers. Didn’t the 3 go on their own and bomb? Kandi has made the most of her talents with businesses and making sound business decisions. So to the three, make it with just the three of you and respect will be more forthcoming.
She also had a dud play and single. If she wants to perform singing again, the others also bring something to the table.
I didn’t even bother watching. I figured it would be an hour of my life I would never get back. YAWN. I can’t stand her just because of her mother and the way she lets her mother talk to others and how she feels so entitled. Not a fan.
Freakin loved the fact that you pointed out Mama Joyce’s Haiku! Your recaps are on Fiyaaaa!!
As a former teacher I feel compelled to point out that was not a haiku.