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Post by Rich on Apr 22, 2010 20:41:57 GMT -5
Amazing amazing group !!! They just have it, and they look really good.
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Post by ItGirl on Jun 25, 2010 8:14:37 GMT -5
Well I saw them last night at BB Kings and they were AHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZING!
They looked amazing. They sounded amazing. They were so gracious.
I hope they come back to this area again.
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Post by George on Jun 25, 2010 13:02:33 GMT -5
En Vogue is featured on the new DVD/CD "Essence Music Festival 15th Anniversary Vol. 2.1" now available at Target & other retailers. Disc 1 (DVD):1. Beyoncé - Single Ladies 4:51 2. Charlie Wilson - Burn Rubber 4:06 3. En Vogue - My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) 2:21 4. Ne-Yo - Closer 3:40 5. Salt-N-Pepa - Whatta Man 3:23 6. John Legend - Greenlight 4:39 7. Charlie Wilson - There Goes My Baby 4:21 8. Teena Marie - Lovergirl 5:29 9. Robin Thicke - Sweetest Love 2:53 Disc 2 (CD):1. Beyoncé - Single Ladies 4:51 2. Charlie Wilson - Burn Rubber 4:06 3. En Vogue - My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) 2:21 4. Ne-Yo - Closer 3:40 5. Salt-N-Pepa - Whatta Man 3:23 6. John Legend - Greenlight 4:39 7. Charlie Wilson - There Goes My Baby 4:21 8. Teena Marie - Lovergirl 5:29 9. Robin Thicke - Sweetest Love 2:53 10. Solange - T.O.N.Y. 3:29
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Post by George on Jul 8, 2010 1:24:17 GMT -5
Musicians support military, families Darius Rucker, well known as the lead singer for Hootie & the Blowfish, is a rising star on the country music scene with three hit singles from his first album, "Learn to Live." Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, Dawn Robinson and Maxine Jones, the original members of En Vogue now reunited, were nominated for seven Grammy awards and are one of the most successful groups of the 1990s. What these musical artists all seem to have in common is a respect and appreciation for men and women in uniform. Rucker and En Vogue performed for Fort Stewart soldiers and their families, and the surrounding community, Friday during the installation’s Fourth of July celebration. Rucker said it was a privilege to perform for the military on his July 4th weekend. "The reason our country is so great is because of the sacrifices these soldiers make," he said. Rucker said he has received e-mails from soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, telling him his music reminds them of home. "I try to write songs that mean something to people," he said. Rucker said like many other Americans he had family members who served in the military. "You play these shows because you can," he said. "Shows like this are the best way to say thank you." Rucker said he turned to country music because he wanted to take a break from the type of music he had been playing. He said his records reflect whatever music he "feels like doing." The ladies of En Vogue warmed up the crowd for Rucker Friday evening, performing their past hits and a medley of "Old School" R&B and pop from such legends as Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Patti Labelle, The Emotions and Donna Summer. "These women inspired us," Herron said. The quartet plans to return to the studio soon to produce a new album and is busy writing some new songs. They also are on the road playing spot dates around the country and abroad. En Vogue has a show scheduled later this year in London, England. En Vogue members Jones and Robinson left the group, to return in 2003 and 2008, respectively. "It was like I never left," Robinson said. "It’s always like family; just like sisters." The singers said the music industry has changed over the past 20 years, and commented musical artists are "more accessible" to their fans today largely due to the Internet. "There are so many different ways you can go now (to break into the industry)," Herron said. "The Internet is a great place to get your product up, to promote and advertise." Herron advises budding musical artists to "be true to yourself and your art." Although this is En Vogue’s first show for a military audience this year, they expressed concern for the spouses and children of soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. "It has to be hard for them to leave their families," Robinson said. "We just want to show our appreciation," Ellis said. Jones said her father served in the Korean War and her brother was a Marine. Robinson said her father is a Navy veteran. The ladies said they had discussed doing a show for the troops in Iraq, but when violence erupted they cancelled their plans. Despite performing outdoors in South Georgia’s hot and humid climate, the California natives seemed pleased by the welcome they received. "To the soldiers and families here I would like to say ‘Thank you.’ Your sacrifice is huge," Robinson said.
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Post by George on Aug 18, 2010 23:21:53 GMT -5
En Vogue sign to RufftownLast Updated on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 07:36 Written by Rufftown En Vogue recently signed to Rufftown Records. They officially start recording with the groups original producers later 2010.
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Post by George on Aug 18, 2010 23:25:37 GMT -5
Cue: En Vogue still full of soul'Funky Divas' headline Saturday's festival lineupBy Danielle Hatch (dhatch@pjstar.com) of the Journal Star Posted Aug 12, 2010 @ 01:30 AM The Peoria riverfront will feature a medley of soul and gospel artists this weekend. River City Soul Fest's Saturday night lineup includes the sultry quartet En Vogue, known for 1990s hits "Free Your Mind," "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" and "Giving Him Something He Can Feel," while the Friday night gospel lineup includes Wess Morgan and DeWayne Woods. This is the festival's 11th year. "It's become one of the largest events for the African American community, and people from all walks of life come down to the event - it's a very diverse crowd," said Soul Fest chairman Robert Johnson. En Vogue was formed by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy, who wanted to produce material that would blend female vocals with R&B and hip-hop. After auditions, they hired former Miss Black California Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones, Dawn Robinson, and Terry Ellis. En Vogue's debut album, Born to Sing, was released in 1990 and included the hit "Hold On," which helped the album go platinum. In 1992, En Vogue released "Funky Divas," with songs such as "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)," "Giving Him Something He Can Feel," and "Free Your Mind." The album went multi-platinum. In 1993, En Vogue backed Salt-N-Pepa on their hit "Whatta Man." The group has won seven MTV Video Music Awards - more than any other female group. They have won six American Music Awards and earned seven Grammy nominations. Soul Fest runs 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday on the Peoria riverfront. Tickets are $10 at the gate on Friday (no advance tickets) and $20 at the gate on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday may also be purchased for $15 in advance at all Co-Op Records locations, the Riverfront Visitors Center and online at etix.com.
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Post by twilight on Aug 19, 2010 4:09:29 GMT -5
What is Rufftown Records ? Do they have a major label distributing there album ? This is awesome.
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Post by stunnedout on Aug 19, 2010 9:10:13 GMT -5
Ugh. Rufftown Records? The couldnt do better than that? Come on they make the most stupid business decisions EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They couldnt do Hidden Beach Records?? BlueNote?? Stax?? Concord?? Cash Money?? Decca? Koch???
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Post by Nick on Aug 23, 2010 8:37:22 GMT -5
Who cares? It's not like they're going to be huge again.
I'm happy to see the 4 of them together again.
Do we know if they're doing new material or a covers album?
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Post by SHOOTER on Aug 23, 2010 12:13:20 GMT -5
^New material.
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Post by twilight on Aug 24, 2010 3:27:14 GMT -5
Who cares? It's not like they're going to be huge again. I'm happy to see the 4 of them together again. Do we know if they're doing new material or a covers album? You don't know that. Alot of people miss them, they are something special.
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Post by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 20:00:42 GMT -5
^ Women over 40 are not being played on the radio man.
"Sad but true" (Masterpiece Theater album cut) ;)
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Post by Bob on Aug 24, 2010 21:47:36 GMT -5
they could potentially do pretty well i think, if they still SOUND good. en vogue has some of the best harmonies ever, and certainly better than any other girl group since them. at the very least, as long as the material is okay and their voices are still good, they could do very well at UAC.
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Post by twilight on Aug 25, 2010 14:04:39 GMT -5
^ Women over 40 are not being played on the radio man. "Sad but true" (Masterpiece Theater album cut) ;) Sad but on Urban AC, yes Mary still gets airplay,Sade,Mariah Whitney on Urban AC, so it all depends, it is rare tho it seems now, which is terrible because they happen to make some of the best music.
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Post by Nick on Aug 25, 2010 18:37:08 GMT -5
Aside from Maxwell and Sade, not many Urban AC artists sell albums. They have loyal fanbases.
Look at poor Toni Braxton. Urban AC is not a format that creates sales.
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Post by twilight on Aug 25, 2010 23:23:46 GMT -5
Aside from Maxwell and Sade, not many Urban AC artists sell albums. They have loyal fanbases. Look at poor Toni Braxton. Urban AC is not a format that creates sales. Well for those artists it did, if they have great music enough exposure, and they're fans are really hungry enough for them which i think many people are then they should do well.
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Post by George on Oct 17, 2010 23:15:49 GMT -5
2011 Grammy Submission:
*Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) (Live)
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Post by SHOOTER on Oct 18, 2010 4:01:13 GMT -5
^WOW!!! If they made the final ballot, I'd die!
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Post by SHOOTER on Nov 16, 2010 21:49:49 GMT -5
Dawn was "uncomfortable" with the record contract that they signed with Rufftown and will not be recording on the new album. She will, however, still perform with them live.
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Post by twilight on Nov 16, 2010 22:09:50 GMT -5
Dawn was "uncomfortable" with the record contract that they signed with Rufftown and will not be recording on the new album. She will, however, still perform with them live. Thats kind of stupid to do unless she's getting paid for it. She always has issues with contracts. Sometimes she seems to be the odd ball out. She is messing things up. Get over it.
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Post by SHOOTER on Nov 16, 2010 22:13:50 GMT -5
Dawn was "uncomfortable" with the record contract that they signed with Rufftown and will not be recording on the new album. She will, however, still perform with them live. Thats kind of stupid to do unless she's getting paid for it. She always has issues with contracts. Sometimes she seems to be the odd ball out. She is messing things up. Get over it. She is ruining their legacy. They are so much better off without her.
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Post by George on Nov 16, 2010 22:18:27 GMT -5
Got 2nd row seats to their upcoming show at Viejas next February!
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Post by stunnedout on Nov 17, 2010 9:44:57 GMT -5
Thats kind of stupid to do unless she's getting paid for it. She always has issues with contracts. Sometimes she seems to be the odd ball out. She is messing things up. Get over it. She is ruining their legacy. They are so much better off without her. WHo signs a deal with Rufftown anyway??? I mean they couldnt do better than that?? Def Jam Classics? BlueNote? Hidden Beach? Verve?
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Post by stunnedout on Nov 17, 2010 9:48:57 GMT -5
2011 Grammy Submission:*Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) (Live) what album is this from?
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Post by musicissalvation on Nov 17, 2010 9:58:37 GMT -5
loveeee en vogue can't wait
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Post by George on Nov 19, 2010 15:31:35 GMT -5
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Dec 9, 2010 16:10:43 GMT -5
I'm still waiting on that album of theirs...
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Post by George on Jan 19, 2011 23:16:37 GMT -5
Happy Belated 45th Birthday Maxine!
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Post by George on Jan 24, 2011 22:35:07 GMT -5
New Photo!
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Post by George on Jan 24, 2011 22:39:23 GMT -5
Also, a new compilation album was released in the UK late last year: Disc: 11. Hold On 2. My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) 3. Free Your Mind 4. Giving Him Something He Can Feel 5. Lies 6. You Don't Have To Worry 7. Party 8. Don't Go 9. Waitin' On You 10. Yesterday 11. Hooked On Your Love 12. Love Don't Love You 13. Runaway Love 14. Hip Hop Lover 15. Desire 16. What Is Love 17. Let It Flow 18. I've Got Your Gun Disc: 21. Don't Let Go (Love) 2. Whatta Man - En Vogue & Salt 'n' Pepa 3. Give It Up, Turn It Loose 4. Whatever 5. Too Gone Too Long 6. Damn I Wanna Be Your Lover 7. What A Difference A Day Makes 8. You're All I Need 9. No Fool No More 10. Riddle 11. Love You Crazay 12. Falling In Love 13. Number One Man 14. Those Dogs 15. Runaway Love - En Vogue & F-Mob 16. Hold On 17. Riddle - En Vogue & F-Mob 18. Does Anybody Hear Me
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