SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B : Sister Sister (Review Episode 1)

My unapologetic review of Episode 1 Swv and Xscape : The Queens of R&B

[bluquartz]

It’s very clear that Toscha brings that weird/bad vibe into the group because her mama put her on some weird pedestal. Because who’s jealous of her & why— not even being shady.

I felt so bad for Tameika watching that and I hope her sisterhood with Kandi & Tiny stays intact.

[moniquelee]

I agree with the assessment of Tamika and her family. It was so sickening to watch her mom treat her like Cinderella. That “im jealous” took me out

[lj]

For years, Kandi has been blamed for the groups break-up, and the sisters tarnished her name!!! SMH
I'm glad that we can see that Latocha is the real problem in the group! When Latocha realizes that their better as a group and not alone, maybe she'll put her diva superior attitude to the side! JMO
Yes, she can sing, but there's a reason that she has not been as successful as she could have been! JMO 🤷🏽‍♀️

[queenjj]

I'm just happy that Kandi has been vindicated once again.

[jetblk]

We been knowing Kandi wasn’t the problem and clearly Tocha was!!! But tbh it’s sickening the way her and the Mom behaved!!

[AlexanderGilliam]

THIS is why we wanted you to review. You are in it by business but out of it enough to give facts and connect details and give unapologetic/unbiased opinions and info.

[queenmother]

I am a middle child and can relate to Tamika. My older and younger sister were definitely treated better than me. They were called beautiful but I was told oh you think you are cute by my mom(others considered me the prettiest of us 3). I have always suffered with low self esteem because of that. Any argument i had with my sisters, I was always discplined and sided against by my mom. I can definitely sympathize with Tamika. I have worked since I was 15, bought my own prom and graduation things while my other sisters were paid for by my mom. It made me stronger and very independent even though it hurt and still hurts. Now i have degrees, one child, my own everything. My mom passed 6 years ago and I asked her years before she passed why was i treated different. She used the excuse that I was able to handle myself better and didnt require that much attention. That may have been her truth but to me it wasnt acceptable. I just needed her love, support and attention. She made me feel like I was never good enough even though i never made a C, got into trouble and participated in every activity I could in school. It was hard but going through therapy is helping me. The hurt doesnt leave but you learn how to push forward, love and support your child and give them all of the attention that you didnt have as a child, teenager and adult.

[anitamarie]

I believe everything tamika said!!!! About her sister an her husband an her own mother!!!!

[LadyLikeLane]

The toxicity we witnessed on the show between Tamika, Tocha, and their mother is all too common in Black families. What may be worst than being treated as a second-rate sibling and daughter is the gaslighting.

[OneLoveRSR]

I'm an only child. HOWEVER... I immediately tapped in to Tamika's feelings in this episode because, as a queer person, I know what it's like to be "othered." And that grown lady has made it her life's mission to "other" her daughter Tamika when it comes to her daughter LaTocha. It's very plain. Especially at the end when Tocha got up and stood next to her mother, putting her hand on her shoulder saying "Wow!" while Tamika was visibly upset. I don't bet, but if I did, I'd put money on if the situation was reversed, if LaTocha was calling out Tamika and her husband for stealing 30K, the mother would NOT -- I repeat -- would NOT demand the cameras be cut. She would show all the way out in front of those cameras defending LaTocha.

[OfficialHeyRico]

Don I gotta question cause it’s some things I’m just not understanding. Tocha left to go solo, that didn’t work and tried to reunite the group a year or 2 later and that didn’t work. Since the group broke up Tocha has been the most vocal about reuniting XSCAPE and in every interview basically brought that! Now that the group is back together, she’s doing what she did in 97 before going solo. My question is does Kandi (and Kandi camp), feel that she wanted to bring the group back together in order to spring board her solo career (Again)? Cause that’s what it’s looking like. That Kandi and Tiny was just used because of their relevance today!

[rashadhaughton]

I’m just shocked that the sisters aren’t just making up a storyline like I initially thought!! 😩
I just watched Tameka talk about the show & I’m glad i came across this video! You have great insight & did a good job sharing your perspective Don J!!!

[liteeyes]

I agree with you on being a sibling and understanding your parents always have a "favorite child", even if they won't ever admit it!!! Tamika had a right to feel how she did about her mother's favoritism towards Latocha, it hurts no matter how old you are!!!

[myrahonore]

Been waiting for him to come back lol.

[ladyham]

Hey Don Juan we missed you and can't wait to see more, glad you reviewed this episode. Ready for RHOA reviews when that time comes.

[loyanadale]

I'm glad you're reviewing this because Lord knows if Kandi reviews it in any sorry of capacity, they'll be all on her neck. But I'm interested in all views on this show.

[Prime]

Thanks for your input. I love seeing the inner working of 90s r&b groups. It’s so fascinating.

[lovemebyadell]

LMAO when you said “who would have ever known” 😂😂😂

[TheyLoveShin]

Tocha is a liability at this point! She wants to be in charge and feel like she can’t be!

[amberjoynet]

YAY!!! I was hoping you would review this show!