Artist Essentials: En Vogue

It's hard to believe that R&B girl group En Vogue are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.

The brash and sassy ladies spent a better part of the 90's teasing and tantalizing fans with their breathtaking sex appeal, crystal clear voices, and gorgeous outfits. The girls did everything in style; they even made withholding sex sound cool.

In celebration of their reunion, I have put together a list of their best tracks, the ones that will withstand another 20 years.

"Hold On" (from 1990's Born To Sing)
The song that put Cindy, Maxine, Terry, and Dawn on the map. The acapella intro by Terry, the funky, New Jack Swing groove, and their pitch-perfect harmonies were irrestible, just like they were. Of course, this song was only the beginning for the Fab Four.

"My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" (from 1992's Funky Divas)
Don't. Ever. Cross. En Vogue. The wholesome image they portrayed on the first album was good as dead when this song was released. They came hard with this blast against cheaters, claws and all. Even their harmonies had a bite to them, warning off any scrubs. One of the best songs from the 90's.

"Giving Him Something He Can Feel" (from 1992's Funky Divas)
Yes, they're funky. But this top 10 showed that they can be painstakingly sultry too. Dawn leads this Aretha Franklin classic with a quiet power and in-your-face sexiness, and the other three girls add more wood (no pun intended) to this slow-burning fire. A great song requires a great video. After watching that, you'll understand why most of the guys in the clip are slipping their wedding rings off.

"Free Your Mind" (from 1992's Funky Divas)
En Vogue's response to the Rodney King riots was a powerful and memorable one. This rock-drenched song has the girls in top form, using their wonderful voices for a cause. The girls roared lyrics against unfair prejudice, furthering cementing their status as pop music's most harmonic divas. Don't forget the funky part, either.

"Don't Let Go (Love)" (from 1996's Set It Off soundrtack)
Fierce, powerful, and just a bit creepy, this song is a tour de force. The most successful single of their career (and the last to feature Dawn), "Don't Let Go" has all the girls getting their shot at vocal showboating, resulting in an almost earth-shattering display of vibrato, harmonies, and runs. Still, the message isn't lost, and matches perfectly with the movie.