Total

The American R&B girl group, Total, garnered a strong reputation in the late ‘90s with several hits on the billboard charts such as “Can’t You See?” and “Trippin”, but the group called it quits in the early 2000s to the dismay of fans who were wanting more from the group. Fortunately the year 2014 showed Total reuniting for some tour dates that were a “total” thrill to fans. Total was quick to receive mainstream notoriety when they signed to Sean Combs’ (aka, Puff Daddy’s) record label, Bad Boy Records, which launched the careers of several R&B acts. They also gained recognition in the R&B world when they provided vocals on the catchy hook that was in The Notorious B.I.G. single, “Juicy”. Total’s most recent performances have shown audiences that they still have the energy and charisma that they possessed over a decade ago. Kima, Keisha, and Pam convey their fashion sense on stage by all dressing in tight leather outfits that are also used as a way to unify the appearance of the group. The group is constantly seen dancing to their music and strutting around stage to the deep R&B bass lines while singing their smooth melodies and harmonies. Most of their background music is provided by a backing track, but their live shows do contain an acoustic drum set that adds a lively sound to the performance. Total is currently on a tour that is reminiscing the glory days of Puff Daddy’s label, Bad Boy Records, which features groups like Faith Evans, Carl Thomas, and 112 who will also be on the tour. Anyone who is serious about R&B knows that Total are serious performers who can pump out the hits and put on a great show.

They were not very good. They only sang small parts of their popular songs and the rest of the time, just danced on the stage (not choreographed, just walking side to side) and sang Biggy Smalls songs. Totally irrelevant and random and it seemed they were just trying to cover up that they are no longer goods singers. I was disappointed because I used to be a big fan. It would have been better to leave their memory untainted by not going to see them as they ate now. On the bright side, their outfits were hot. But that's the only good thing I can say about my experience.