Keisha Epps

Keisha Epps gained prominence as a founding member of the American R&B girl group Total. Formed in New Jersey, the trio, including Kima Raynor and Pamela Long, signed with Sean Combs’ Bad Boy Records in the early 1990s. Total quickly made an impact, lending their vocal talents to The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut single “Juicy” in 1994, which is widely recognized as one of hip-hop’s most significant songs. Their debut film, “New Jersey Drive” in 1995, resulted in the single “Can’t You See?”, featuring The Notorious B.I.G., which reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their self-titled debut album was released in 1996 and achieved platinum certification by the RIAA, featuring top ten R&B singles like “No One Else” and “Kissin’ You.”

Total continued to build their career through collaborations and additional releases. They were featured on notable tracks such as LL Cool J’s “Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv)” and Mase’s “What You Want.” Keisha Epps and Pamela Long contributed vocals to The Notorious B.I.G.’s hit “Hypnotize.” In 1997, their song “What About Us?” with Missy Elliott was included on the “Soul Food” soundtrack. The group’s second album “Kima, Keisha, and Pam” was released in 1998, earning RIAA gold certification. This album included the top ten Billboard Hot 100 hit “Trippin'”, another collaboration with Missy Elliott. In 2006, Keisha Spivey married actor Omar Epps, and they have two children together, K’marie and Amir.

Following a period of individual pursuits, Keisha Epps has participated in reunions of Total. In 2016, she rejoined Kima Raynor Dyson and Pamela Long for the nationwide Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour. More recently, in 2024, Epps and Dyson, without Long, became part of the Queens of R&B Tour, performing alongside other notable artists such as Xscape, SWV, 702, and Mýa. Her career illustrates a consistent involvement in the music industry, marked by group success and individual contributions, maintaining her presence in the R&B genre.