En Vogue

USA, 1989–now

Oakland vocal group formed in 1989, 'the Funky Divas'. Hits like 'Hold On' and 'My Lovin'' paired classic soul harmony with new jack swing, a template for the '90s girl-group boom.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced En Vogue and 2 artists En Vogue influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced En Vogue?

• The Supremes — En Vogue revived the glamorous girl-group harmony the Supremes defined, updated with new jack swing.
• The Temptations — The Temptations' Motown vocal-group polish is part of En Vogue's classic-soul foundation.

Which artists did En Vogue influence?

• TLC — TLC emerged just after En Vogue helped launch the '90s girl-group boom, sharing that new jack swing R&B foundation.
• Destiny's Child — En Vogue's harmony-and-attitude R&B is a direct forerunner of Destiny's Child's sound.