The Real Housewives of Atlanta Profile: Kandi Burruss

Kandi Burruss might be new to the Real Housewives of Atlanta, but she's definitely not new to the the spotlight. You might remember Burruss as a member of the singing group Xscape who made their debut in 1993 on Columbia Records with their song Just Kickin' It under the production of Jermaine Dupri. Kandi left the group in 1998 but her passion for music remained. A talented singer and songwriter, Kandi has reaped the rewards of being a platinum-hit goddess. She co-wrote T.L.C.'s No Scrubs with former bandmate Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, as well as hits for Destiny's Child, NSYNC, Mariah Carey, and Alicia Keys. As the new housewife, Kandi will just might be subjected to a little "hazing" from her fellow ATLiens. But as a true star with a good heart, Kandi will probably still come out smelling sweet.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta airs on July 30 at 10 PM on Bravo.