En Vogue

En Vogue is an American R&B/Pop vocal group whose original line-up: Cindy Herron (Braggs), Terry Ellis, Maxine Jones and Dawn Robinson. They are best known for their breakout US Dance #1 hit "Hold on" and "My lovin'". In 1990, they made #2 on the US Hot 100 singles chart with "Hold on" and quickly released it in the UK where it reached the top 5. This was the only hit from the debut album, "Born to sing" with "Lies" and "You don't ahve to worry making the US Hot 100 but failing to chart in the UK. A remix album "Remix to sing" was also released. The second studio album, "Funky Divas", spawned more hit singles with the lead off single "My lovin'" making #2 on the US Hot 100 and giving the group their biggest hit in the UK. "Giving him something he can feel", "Free your mind", "Give it up turn it loose" were US Top 20 hits as well as making it onto the UK Top 40. "Runaway Love" was an extended play release, which featured the title track (also released as single) and a collaboration with Salt'n'Pepa called "Whatta man," which reached #3 on the US Hot 100 and the UK Top 10. Their third album, "EV3" featured "Don't let go," which was also a song off the soundtrack for the 1996 moive "Set it off". It gave the group their third US #2 hit and third UK Top 5 hit.

90 Hits (Discography):

Date	   UK	Song
May 1990    5	Hold On
May 1992    4	My Lovin'
Nov 1992   16	Giving Him Something He Can Feel / Free Your Mind
Jan 1993   22	Give It Up Turn It Loose
Oct 1993   36	Runaway Love
Mar 1994    7	Whatta Man (with Salt'n'Pepa)
Jan 1997    5	Don't Let Go (Love)
Jun 1997   14	Whatever
Sep 1997   20	Too Gone Too Long

What happened next?
Dawn Robinson left in 1997 to form Lucy Pearl, leaving that group after their first album for a solo career. The three remaining members of a href="https://twitter.com/EnVogueMusic">En Vogue continued record as a trio, releasing "EV3" and "Masterpiece Theatre". Amanda Cole (nee Jones) joined the group in 2001, and Maxine Jones left the group soon after to spend more time with her daughter. Cole then recorded the album "The Gift Of Christmas" with Ellis and Herron. In 2003, Cole left the group for a solo career and was replaced by Rhona Bennett. Maxine Jones re-joined the group briefly in 2003 to replace new mother Herron for the "Night of the Proms" European tour. After the tour, Herron again replaced Jones and recorded the album 'Soul Flower' with Ellis and Bennett.
In 2005, the original line-up of Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones and Dawn Robinson re-formed and performed on Stevie Wonder's latest album as well as on VH1's Hip Hop Honours with Salt 'N' Pepa. They signed a management deal, but were let go when Robinson once again left due to business issues. Bennett rejoined the group and they were rumoured to be recording a new album together. But in 2008, Robinson rejoined the group and they are embarking on a 20 year anniversary tour, as well as working on a new album and a reality television show. In 2011 and 2012 Maxine and Dawn were in a dispute with Cindy and Terry over who rightfully represents the group and over the choice of management. In December 2011 Dawn left the group and in May 2012 Maxine followed.