Tameka Tiny

Tameka "Tiny" Harris, born Tameka Dianne Cottle (formerly Pope) in 1975 in Georgia, is an American singer and songwriter best known as a member of the multi-platinum R&B group Xscape. She earned the nickname "Tiny" due to her petite stature, standing at 4 feet 11 inches tall.

Tameka is the daughter of Dianne Cottle and Charles Pope. Her father, Charles, along with his brother Joseph Pope, was a member of the R&B group The Tams, which likely influenced her musical aspirations from an early age.

Rise to Fame with Xscape

Harris joined Xscape in 1992 while attending Tri-Cities High School, known for its performing arts program. The group, consisting initially of four members, caught the attention of producer Jermaine Dupri during a performance celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday in Atlanta. Dupri signed them to his newly formed label, So So Def Recordings.

During her years with Xscape, Harris played a critical role as both a vocalist and songwriter. The group released three platinum-selling albums, and she was the lead vocalist on five of their major hits. Her talent earned her two Soul Train Music Awards: one for Best New R&B Artist and another for Best R&B Album.

Grammy Recognition and Songwriting Success

Beyond her contributions to Xscape, Harris achieved significant recognition for co-writing the TLC hit song "No Scrubs," which earned her a Grammy Award. This success further cemented her reputation in the music industry as a skilled songwriter.