Somebody take us to church! The reunion of Xscape just delivered another moment to remember, as Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, LaTocha Scott and Tamika Scott joined gospel legend Karen Clark Sheard live in Detroit for a powerful performance of “Is My Living In Vain.” FreddyO has the exclusive video, and trust us, this is the collaboration nobody knew they needed until the first note was sung.
Xscape is in the middle of the comeback of the year. The Atlanta group stunned everybody at the BET Awards in June with their first televised performance together in nearly two decades, and the love from the fans has not slowed down since. Every stop on this reunion run is selling out and turning into a celebration of real R&B, real harmonies and the songs we grew up on, from “Just Kickin’ It” to “Understanding” and “Who Can I Run To.”
But Detroit is church country, and when you are in the home of the Clark Sisters, you come correct. “Is My Living In Vain” is a gospel standard made famous by Karen and her sisters, and hearing Xscape’s voices blend with Karen Clark Sheard’s anointed runs is a full-circle moment. These four ladies grew up singing in church in Atlanta, and it shows in every harmony. Karen, a Detroit icon and one of the greatest vocalists gospel music has ever produced, met them note for note, and the building felt less like a concert hall and more like Sunday morning service.
With a reunion tour on the way and fans begging for new music, Xscape is proving that great singing never goes out of style. Add a gospel great like Karen Clark Sheard to the mix and you get a night Detroit will be talking about for a long time. Press play and get your praise on!
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