![]() “You’re the One (Allstar Remix) and “You’re the One”įollowing a brief moment of commercial break confusion, Xscape regrouped, shouting out ATL icon and music mogul Jermaine Dupri, before he hit the stage to perform “Just Kickin’ It” with the ladies. In a move that could’ve countered “Downtown,” Xscape broke it down to their 1995 song “Work Me Slow” while Taj beamed with pride over Leelee’s vocals from their 2012 song “Everything I Love.” ![]() SWV then joked about the pronunciation of Ciroc while grooving to “Someone,” their 1997 song featuring the rapper-mogul formally known as Puff Daddy. “I didn’t even realize we were all on that soundtrack!” Taj said, after Xscape mentioned that the song came from the soundtrack to Above the Rim - though the collab with MC Lyte was actually from the Sunset Park soundtrack. Tamika briefly danced with Leelee while Xscape played “Keep On Keepin’ On”. Puff Daddy’s “Someone”Īs Xscape decided to sit on the stairs rather than the couches, SWV remained in place as the groups faced off. On a sexually charged note, SWV two-stepped to “Downtown”, the sultry track from their 1992 debut It’s About Time. SWV’s “Downtown”Ĭomplimenting her sister’s vocals, Xscape’s LaTocha Scott selected “The Arms of the One Who Loves You” to counter SWV’s previous ballad. Round 5: Xscape’s “The Arms of the One Who Loves You” vs. On a different pace, SWV coasted on “When U Cry” from their 1997 album Release Some Tension, paying homage to the late DMX and Andre Harrell. Taking it to the floor, Xscape launched into “What’s Up” from their unreleased album Unchained (later featured in 2005 film ATL ), subtly mixing the track with 2000 single “Don’t Think I’m Not” by group member Kandi Burruss. SWV reminisced about collaborating with Babyface for their contribution to the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack, later sampled ( via Dpat’s “Inhale”) by Bryson Tiller on his 2020 single “Inhale.” “We gotta slow it down, y’all - we got all the ballads,” said Xscape’s Tiny, as the group dove into their 1997 song “Am I Dreaming”, a collaboration with new jack swing group Ol’ Skool and Keith Sweat. Xscape & Keith Sweat’s “Am I Dreaming” vs. In a battle of the bounce, Xscape turned the vibe up a notch by playing their Jermaine Dupri collaboration “Feels So Good” from sophomore album “Off the Hook.” While Missy Elliott wasn’t in attendance, SWV showed the rap icon love by hitting back with “Can We.” In response, SWV’s frontwoman tapped into her gospel bag with her 2006 cover of The Clark Sisters’ “Endow Me”. Faith Evans, Fantasia & Lil Mo’s “Endow Me”įollowing a heartfelt prayer led by Tamika Scott, Xscape jumped straight into full harmony, performing a cover of the Clark Sisters’ “Is My Living in Vain” from their 1993 debut Hummin’ Comin’ At Ya. Round 1: Xscape’s “Is My Living in Vain” vs. With the event serving as a true testament to the groups’ staying power, here’s how Billboard kept tally of the round-to-round showdown, with our overall winner declared at the bottom. Erykah Badu in 'Verzuz' Battle of Neo-Soul Titans: See Billboard's Scorecard and…
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