En Vogue is a Grammy nominated American female R&B vocal quartet assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy. To date, En Vogue has sold over twenty million albums and singles worldwide. They have won more MTV Video Music Awards than any other female group in MTV history, a total of seven. According to Billboard magazine, they were the eighteenth most successful act of the 1990s. Image File history File links En_Vogue_2006. ... Cindy Ann Herron (born September 26, 1965 in San Francisco, California) is a singer and one of the original members of the R&B group En Vogue. ... Rhona Lynn Bennett is a member of American R&B group En Vogue. ... Terry Lynn Ellis, born September 5, 1966 in Houston, Texas, USA, is an African-American R&B singer. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Oakland redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... For other uses, see Soul music (disambiguation). ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... old logo current logo Eastwest Records was started in 1955 as a subsidiary label of Atlantic Records. ... 33rd Street Records is an independent record label based in Greenbrae, California. ... Terry Lynn Ellis, born September 5, 1966 in Houston, Texas, USA, is an African-American R&B singer. ... Cindy Ann Herron (born September 26, 1965 in San Francisco, California) is a singer and one of the original members of the R&B group En Vogue. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Rhona Lynn Bennett is a member of American R&B group En Vogue. ... Dawn Robinson on her album Dawn Dawn Robinson (born November 28, 1968 in New London, Connecticut) is an African-American R&B/soul/Dance-pop singer mostly best known for her work as a member of hit Urban/Dance-pop group En Vogue. ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... Denzil Foster is one part of the hit production duo of Foster & McElroy has had hits with En Vogue, Club Nouveau (Life Love & Pain, The Collection, Vol. ... Denzil Foster & Thomas McElroy are an R&B record production duo, which has produced hit singles for acts such as Club Nouveau, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Silk-E, and, most notably, En Vogue,. Im addition, they have made their own recordings under the names Foster & McElroy (the Top Ten R&B... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ...

Biography

Assembled in Oakland, California in 1988, the original members were Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones, Dawn Robinson, and Terry Ellis. The inspiration behind the group came when the production duo of Foster and McElroy sought to put together a modern-day girl group in the tradition of past girl groups of the 1950s and 1960s. Looking for singers with strong voices, who looked salacious and were also intelligent, auditions were held, resulting in Herron, Jones, Robinson, and Ellis all making the final cut. Prior to the group's official name, they were primarily called "For You." They shifted to "The Vogues," but ultimately settled on En Vogue, upon learning that another group had already claimed that name. Oakland redirects here. ... Cindy Ann Herron (born September 26, 1965 in San Francisco, California) is a singer and one of the original members of the R&B group En Vogue. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Dawn Robinson on her album Dawn Dawn Robinson (born November 28, 1968 in New London, Connecticut) is an African-American R&B/soul/Dance-pop singer mostly best known for her work as a member of hit Urban/Dance-pop group En Vogue. ... Terry Lynn Ellis, born September 5, 1966 in Houston, Texas, USA, is an African-American R&B singer. ...

Music

1990-1991: Born to Sing

Born to Sing (1990.)

Born To Sing was released on April 3, 1990 . The album charted at number twenty-one on the Billboard 200 and number three on Billboard's R&B Albums Chart. The first single, "Hold On", became a crossover pop hit, reaching number two on Billboard's Hot 100 singles charts, and number one on both the R&B singles and Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts. It later went top five in the UK, and became a hit in Europe. The next two singles, "Lies" and "You Don't Have to Worry," each went to number one on the Billboard R&B charts, while the fourth and final single, "Don't Go," charted at number three on the Billboard R&B. The album was later certified platinum by the RIAA. Image File history File links En Vogue - Born To Sing album cover This image is of a music album or single cover, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by either the publisher of the album or the artist(s) which produced the music in question. ... Image File history File links En Vogue - Born To Sing album cover This image is of a music album or single cover, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by either the publisher of the album or the artist(s) which produced the music in question. ... Born to Sing was En Vogues debut album which was released in 1990. ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... Hold On was the first single from En Vogues debut album Born to Sing. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Lies was the second single from En Vogues debut album Born to Sing. ...

"Hold On" was awarded a Billboard Music Award for "R&B Single of the Year," a Soul Train Award for "R&B/Urban Contemporary Single of the Year, Group, Band or Duo" and nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group." In 1990, En Vogue signed an endorsement deal to appear in a Diet Coke commercial directed by Spike Lee. The Billboard Music Awards, sponsored by Billboard magazine and held annually in December, is one of several annual United States music awards shows (among the others are the American Music Awards, the Grammy Awards and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony). ... Soul Train is a long-running music-related syndicated television program. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

A remix album Remix To Sing was released the following year.

1992-1993: Funky Divas

Funky Divas (1992.)

En Vogue's second album, Funky Divas, was released in the spring of 1992. The album debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Billboard R&B and ultimately doubled the take of its predecessor, going multi-platinum and garnering positive reviews. The albums first two singles: "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" and "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" both went top ten pop, and peaked at number one on the R&B charts. The next single, "Free Your Mind" also went top ten. The final two singles "Give It Up Turn It Loose" and "Love Don't Love You" both were top forty hits. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Funky Divas was En Vogues second album which was released in 1992. ... See also: 1992 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1992 Record labels established in 1992 // 1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. ... My Lovin (Youre Never Gonna Get It) is a song by the musician En Vogue. ... Something He Can Feel is a song composed by Curtis Mayfield for the soundtrack to the 1976 motion picture Sparkle. ... Free Your Mind is the name of a Grammy Award-nominated hit single released by the all-female R&B group En Vogue in September 24, 1992 from their critically-acclaimed album Funky Divas. ... Give It Up, Turn It Loose was the fourth single from En Vogues second album, Funky Divas. ... Love Dont Love You was the final single from En Vogues second album, Funky Divas. ...

The album went on to sell more than three million copies, won an American Music Award for "Favorite Soul/R&B Album," and was nominated for five Grammy Awards. The dazzling music video for "Free Your Mind" earned the group three MTV Video Music Awards for "Best Choreography," "Best Dance Video," and "Best R&B Video." They were also honored with Soul Train's prestigious "Entertainer of the Year Award." In addition to this, the group were featured in Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and Essence among other major publications. The American Music Awards show is one of four annual major US music awards shows (the others being the Billboard Music Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony). ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ... This article is about the magazine. ... Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated EW) is a magazine published by Time Inc. ... Essence Magazine is an American fashion and lifestyle magazine. ...

Riding high on the success of Funky Divas, a six-song EP entitled Runaway Love was released in the fall of 1993, spawning the hit "Runaway Love." See also: 1993 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1993 Record labels established in 1993 // Date Unknown- Christian Rock label Tooth and Nail Records is formed. ...

The group were signed to an endorsement deal with Converse, and were featured as an opening act on Luther Vandross' 1993 tour. Among the numerous countries toured were England, Germany, the Netherlands and France which confirmed the group's live vocal and performing prowess. For other uses, see Converse (disambiguation). ... Luther Ronzoni Vandross, Jr. ...

En Vogue also made numerous television appearances on such series as In Living Color, A Different World, Roc and Hangin' With Mr. Cooper (the latter two of which they also sang the show's theme songs.) In Living Color is a sketch comedy television series which ran on the FOX Network from April 15, 1990 to May 19, 1994. ... A Different World was an American television sitcom. ... ROC, Roc, roc, R.O.C, The R.O.C. or R.o. ... Hangin with Mr. ...

1994-1996: Downtime

In 1994, En Vogue were featured vocalists on Salt-N-Pepa's top ten hit "Whatta Man." The following year, they were amongst numerous female vocalists featured on the song "Freedom" for the soundtrack to Panther. Also in 1995, group member Terry Ellis recorded a solo album entitled Southern Gal. Salt, DJ Spinderella, and Pepa on the cover to their 1999 CD single, The Brick Track Verses Gitty Up Salt-N-Pepa is an American R&B and hip hop group, consisting of Cheryl James and Sandy Denton (Salt and Pepa, respectively), and Deidre Dee Dee Roper (DJ Spinderella). ... Whatta Man is a 1994 single by Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue, taken from Salt-N-Pepas 1993 album Very Necessary. ... Panther is a 1995 film dramatizing the story of The Black Panther Party of Self-Defense. ...

1996-1998: The departure of Dawn Robinson and EV3

EV3 (1997.)

En Vogue reunited in 1996 to record "Don't Let Go (Love)" for the soundtrack to the motion picture Set It Off. Released in the fall, it became the groups biggest hit to date; as the single peaked at number two on the Hot 100, number one on the R&B singles chart, and was certified platinum by the RIAA. It, inadvertently, would also be the final En Vogue single to feature group member Dawn Robinson. See also: 1996 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1996 Record labels established in 1996 January - two teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, aged 18 and 16 respectively, murdered Bassetts parents and younger brother in McCleary. ... Dont Let Go (Love) is the first single from musical group En Vogues third studio album, EV3. ... This article is about the film. ...

In response to the popularity of "Don't Let Go (Love)," the group steadfastly went to work on its third album. As the album was nearing completion, Robinson chose to leave the group in April 1997 after difficult contractual negotiations reached a stalemate. Despite Robinson's abrupt departure, En Vogue resolved to continue on as a trio (forcing the group to re-record some of the tracks on their forthcoming album that had originally featured her on lead vocals.) See also: 1997 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1997 Record labels established in 1997 // January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou...

EV3, the groups third album, was released in the spring and debuted at number eight on both the Billboard 200 and the Billboard R&B charts. The first single, the Babyface-penned and produced "Whatever" went on to become a twenty pop hit, a top ten R&B hit, while also peaking at number five on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The single later went on to be certified gold by the RIAA. The followup single "Too Gone Too Long" (which was produced by David Foster and written by Diane Warren) performed more modestly, managing to only peak in the top forty. Despite its being certified platinum, and the album being nominated for Grammy Award and a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award, sales of EV3 failed to live up to full commercial expectation. A world tour had been planned, but was canceled due to poor ticket sales. EV3 was En Vogues third studio album, it was their first project that wasnt fully produced by Thomas McElroy & Denzil Foster, the now trio called on hitmakers Babyface, David Foster, Diane Warren and Ivan Matias among others. ... Kenneth Babyface Edmonds (born April 10, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an R&B and pop singer, songwriter, keyboardist, record producer, film producer, and entreprenuer. ... Whatever is the second single from musical group En Vogues third studio album, EV3. ... Too Gone Too Long was the final single from musical group En Vogues third studio album, EV3 The group performed the single on the Soul Train Music Awards, VH-1 Fashion Awards and The RuPaul Show to promote it. ... For other persons named David Foster, see David Foster (disambiguation). ... Diane Warren (Born Diane Eve Warren on September 7, 1956 in Van Nuys, California) is an American songwriter. ...

Masterpiece Theater (2000.)

In 1998, En Vogue recorded "No Fool No More" for the soundtrack to the motion picture, Why Do Fools Fall In Love. The following year, a greatest hits compilation, The Best of En Vogue, was released. Image File history File links Vogue. ... Image File history File links Vogue. ... See also: 1998 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1998 Record labels established in 1998 // 1998 - The single Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls sets a new hot 100 airplay record, 18 weeks at number one. ... No Fool No More was the first single from the soundtrack Why Do Fools Fall in Love, performed by R&B band En Vogue. ...

2000: Masterpiece Theatre

Masterpiece Theatre, the groups fourth studio album, was released in May 2000. The album debuted on the Billboard Hot 200 at number sixty-seven and thirty-three on the Billboard 200 and R&B charts respectively. The first (and only) single, "Riddle," peaked at a paltry number ninety-two and ninety-five on the Hot 100 and R&B charts. As a result of poor sales, En Vogue was dropped from the Elektra Records label. Riddle No No No (Cant Come Back Falling In Love Suite Intro (Dialogue) Love U Crazay Sad But True Love Wont Take Me Out Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) Suite Outro Beat Of Love Latin Soul Work It Out Those Dogs Number One Man Category...

2001-2003: New member

In 2001, En Vogue temporarily became a quartet again when Amanda Cole joined the group. Soon after, original member Maxine Jones left the group to focus more time on family. Ellis, Herron and Cole released a holiday album, The Gift of Christmas. Soon after the holiday album, Cole too left the group and was replaced with Rhona Bennett. Meanwhile, Robinson's first solo CD Dawn was released in early 2002. During the latter part of 2003, En Vogue toured Europe with Maxine Jones rejoining the group to fill the place of Cindy Herron, who was on maternity leave. Rhona Lynn Bennett is a member of American R&B group En Vogue. ...

2004: Soul Flower

Soul Flower (2004.)

In 2004, En Vogue (now comprised of Ellis, Bennett and Herron) released Soul Flower on independent label 33rd Street. While the album failed to chart on the Billboard 200, it managed to peak at number forty-seven on the R&B charts. The albums two singles: "Losin' My Mind" and "Ooh Boy", however, failed to chart. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Soul Flower was En Vogues seventh album which was released in 2004. ... Soul Flower was En Vogues seventh album which was released in 2004. ...

2005-2007: Impromptu Reunion

In 2005, after a eight year absence, Dawn Robinson rejoined En Vogue. The original four went on to sign with one of the industries largest management firms, The Firm Management Group. That September, they joined Salt N Pepa for the girl groups' first ever joint public performance of their 1994 hit, "Whatta Man" at VH-1's Hip Hop Honors, and briefly toured. They also earned another Grammy nomination for the single So What the Fuss, which featured Stevie Wonder and Prince. The group also appeared in the single's music video. After failing to agree on business terms, Robinson once again chose to defect En Vogue. As a result, En Vogue was let go from The Firm. En Vogue continued to perform spot dates in North America with Terry Ellis, Maxine Jones, Cindy Herron and Rhona Bennett. This line-up also saw the group return to Europe and Japan for select concert dates. During this time, En Vogue teamed up with Belgian singer Natalia for a song called "Glamorous." The single reaching No.2 in Belgium charts and will be followed by a DVD release. So What the Fuss is a song from Stevie Wonders 2005 album A Time to Love. ... Stevie Wonder (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, name later changed to Stevland Hardaway Morris)[1] is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. ... For other uses, see Prince (disambiguation). ... Natalia could refer to: Natalia Republic Natalia!, rubber fetishist Natalia (singer), Belgium musician Natalia, a music album of Natalia Kukulska This human name article is a disambiguation page — it may be an article about a human name, but it is a list of pages that might otherwise share the same...

2008-present: Dawn returns again

As of April 2008, Robinson has returned to En Vogue. She is said to be scheduled to perform with the group on several tour dates, including the 4th Annual Plymouth Jazz Festival in Tobago, alongside such mega-stars as Whitney Houston and Rod Stewart. With the tentative return of Robinson, expectations of En Vogue planning a widescale commercial comeback seems imminent, however preemptive. Castara village beach looking south, Tobago Tobago is the smaller of the two main islands that make up the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. ... Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is a six-time Grammy award winning, American R&B singer, soprano, pianist, actress, film producer, and former model. ... Rod Stewart CBE (born January 10, 1945), is a singer and songwriter born and raised in London, England, with Scottish parentage. ...

However On June 24th,2008 En Vogue Has Appeared On BET To Perform With Alicia Keys Along with SWV, & TLC At The BET Awards.

Television and Film

En Vogue has appeared in Sesame Street specials including Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration in 1993 and Elmopalooza in 1998. In Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration the four original members sang "Adventure" about their adventures with some of the Sesame Street characters. The second song was "I Want a Monster"; a song about having a monster as a playmate. It appeared on Elmopalooza and was recorderd after Robinson's departure- featuring Terry Ellis, Maxine Jones and Cindy Herron. In Batman Forever they appeared in a cameo apperance as a group of prostitutes. En Vogue has also appeared in "A Different World" as a a group of country bumpkin sisters who want to sing. The group also appeared on more than one episode of the highly acclaimed Charles S. Dutton Fox 90's television show 'Roc", with one of the ladies playing a love interest of Rocky Carrol's character Joey who has to choose between staying with Joey or touring with the rest of the En vogue ladies. Their song "Live Your Life Today" was used as the theme song for Roc's later seasons. Sesame Street is an American educational childrens television series for preschoolers and is a pioneer of the contemporary educational television standard, combining both education and entertainment. ... Elmopalooza is a Sesame Street special that aired on ABC on February 20, 1998. ... Batman Forever is a 1995 superhero film. ...

Discography

See: En Vogue discography Gold singles in the US 1990 Hold On 1992 My Lovin (Youre Never Gonna Get It) 1992 Giving Him Something He Can Feel 1992 Free Your Mind 1994 Whatta Man 1996 Dont Let Go (Love) 1997 Whatever Platinum singles in the US 1990 Hold On 1994 Whatta Man...

• 1990: Born To Sing
• 1991: Remix to Sing
• 1992: Funky Divas
• 1993: Funky Divas Remixes
• 1993: Runaway Love EP
• 1997: EV3
• 1999: Best of En Vogue
• 2000: Masterpiece Theatre
• 2001: Very Best of En Vogue
• 2002: Gift of Christmas
• 2004: Soul Flower
• 2008: TBA

Born to Sing was En Vogues debut album which was released in 1990. ... Remix to Sing was En Vogues first remix album which was released in 1991. ... Funky Divas was En Vogues second album which was released in 1992. ... Runaway Love is a 1993 EP by En Vogues, and followed their breakthrough Funky Divas album from they year before. ... EV3 was En Vogues third studio album, it was their first project that wasnt fully produced by Thomas McElroy & Denzil Foster, the now trio called on hitmakers Babyface, David Foster, Diane Warren and Ivan Matias among others. ... Best Of En Vogue was the first greatest hits compilation album released by En Vogue. ... Riddle No No No (Cant Come Back Falling In Love Suite Intro (Dialogue) Love U Crazay Sad But True Love Wont Take Me Out Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) Suite Outro Beat Of Love Latin Soul Work It Out Those Dogs Number One Man Category... Soul Flower was En Vogues seventh album which was released in 2004. ...

Awards

Main article: List of En Vogue awards

External links

• En Vogue at Rock on the Net.