En Vogue, formed in 1989 in Oakland, California, is a groundbreaking R&B vocal group known for their powerful harmonies, fierce image and chart-topping success throughout the 1990s. Originally comprised of Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron and Maxine Jones, the group blended soul, pop and funk with a polished style that set them apart in the contemporary music landscape.

Their debut album Born to Sing (1990) went platinum, led by the breakout single “Hold On,” which topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached No. 2 on the Hot 100. With its mix of classic doo-wop influence and new jack swing production, the track established En Vogue as a fresh voice in modern R&B.