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Welcome back, Part of Us tribe. This week we're exploring a pivotal moment in En Vogue's career with their 2004 album 'Soulflower.' Looking into the background, we discuss the transformations the group went through, including lineup changes and shifts in musical direction amidst the evolving R&B landscape of the early 2000s. With Cindy and Terry taking on executive producer roles, 'Soulflower' marks a significant shift towards a more mature, neo-soul sound, reflecting both the industry's changes and the group's own evolution. Did we like this change in direction? Listen to find out.

We also dissect the album track by track, examining how En Vogue blended neo-soul influences with their signature style. From the opener "Losin’ My Mind" to "Stop" to the cover of "I Do Love You (Piece of My Love)," and "New Day Calling" each song on the album offers a unique perspective on love, life, and resilience. We also address listener feedback, discussing the absence of Maxine and Dawn and speculating on how their presence might have shaped the album's dynamics.

We would like to extend our gratitude to those who have taken the time to rate and review Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you have not done so already, we kindly ask that you consider leaving a rating and review, and subscribing to our podcast. Your continued support is instrumental in growing our community and reaching a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

To access additional En Vogue content, please visit us on Twitter at @PartofUsFancast, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at @envoguecraze.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to share your comments, questions, and topic suggestions with us by emailing partofusevf@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you!

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

I was thinking about this other day and wondered if there were really any free thinking people.  Heck, am even a free thinker. In this world, we have some many images and an overflow of information that it makes me wondering.  How can one free their mind?

Original Air date: April 25th, 2023

Join us in this special episode as we shine a spotlight on the legendary Terry Ellis. From her early days singing in her hometown of Houston to her rise to fame as part of one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, we'll explore the fascinating story of Terry "the voice" Ellis.

But that's not all – we'll also delve into Terry's solo career, her love for arts and crafts, and her personal relationships and friendships, giving you an intimate look at the woman behind the music.

This is a must-listen for fans of En Vogue, Terry Ellis, and anyone who loves powerhouse vocalists. So tune in and discover the incredible journey of one of the most talented women in the music industry.

We would like to extend our gratitude to those who have taken the time to rate and review Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you have not done so already, we kindly ask that you consider leaving a rating and review, and subscribing to our podcast. Your continued support is instrumental in growing our community and reaching a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

To access additional En Vogue content, please visit us on Twitter at @PartofUsFancast, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at @envoguecraze.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to share your comments, questions, and topic suggestions with us by emailing partofusevf@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you!

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

This week, we're exploring the worlds of En Vogue AND the Spice Girls — two powerhouse groups that shook up the music scene. We discuss their formation stories, how they each brought something unique to the table, and their lasting impact. We also share our own experiences with their music and what they meant to us growing up. Who was our favorite Spice Girl? Did we have a go-to anthem from either group? Don't forget their comebacks — how did they pull those off, and did it live up to the hype? We'll also talk about their impact beyond the music scene and wrap things up by discussing their legacies and how they're remembered today.

We'd like to thank those who have taken the time to rate and review Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't done so already, we kindly ask that you consider leaving a rating and review, and subscribing to our podcast. Your continued support is instrumental in growing our community and reaching a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

To access additional En Vogue content, please visit us on Twitter @PartofUsFancast, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @envoguecraze.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to share your comments, questions, and topic suggestions with us by emailing partofusevf@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you!

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

We have a jam-packed season finale episode coming at ya, filled with reflections, rapid-fire questions and heartfelt farewells. Special guest Romelo joins us to share his En Vogue fandom history and discuss his favorite album and member. We also delve into the impact of En Vogue's albums on their legacy, the controversies and member changes they've faced and even explore the realm of cover versions of their songs. Join us for this bittersweet season finale.

We'd like to thank those who have taken the time to rate and review Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't done so already, we kindly ask that you consider leaving a rating and review, and subscribing to our podcast. Your continued support is instrumental in growing our community and reaching a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

To access additional En Vogue content, please visit us on Twitter @PartofUsFancast, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @envoguecraze.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to share your comments, questions, and topic suggestions with us by emailing partofusevf@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you!

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

We're finally bringing you the second part of our interview with the talented creative director and choreographer Frank Gatson. Join us as we delve deeper into the world of music and dance, this time focusing on our ladies, En Vogue. Frank shares insights about the group's unforgettable Saturday Night Live performance of "Whatever" and sheds light on why it never made it to the screen. We also discuss his time working with EV5 and explore his thoughts on the possibility of a future EV5 version of En Vogue, his experiences working with Beyoncé and his unique perspective on other girl groups in the industry.

We're immensely grateful to Frank for his time and candidness during this interview. Don't miss out on this discussion, and make sure to share it with fellow music enthusiasts. Let's keep the conversation going!

We'd like to thank those who have taken the time to rate and review Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't done so already, we kindly ask that you consider leaving a rating and review, and subscribing to our podcast. Your continued support is instrumental in growing our community and reaching a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

To access additional En Vogue content, please visit us on Twitter at @PartofUsFancast, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at @envoguecraze.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to share your comments, questions, and topic suggestions with us by emailing partofusevf@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you!

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

Step into the world of R&B and classical music fusion as we explore En Vogue's fourth studio album, "Masterpiece Theatre." With powerful vocals, creative production and emotional lyrics, this album proved to be one of the group's most ambitious projects to date.

In this episode of Part of Us, we discuss our favorite tracks from the "Masterpiece Theatre," analyze its strengths and weaknesses and share our thoughts on the album artwork and potential music video concepts. We also take time to read and answer some of our listener letters. Tune in to hear our in-depth analysis and opinions on this underrated En Vogue gem.

We would like to extend our gratitude to those who have taken the time to rate and review Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you have not done so already, we kindly ask that you consider leaving a rating and review, and subscribing to our podcast. Your continued support is instrumental in growing our community and reaching a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

To access additional En Vogue content, please visit us on Twitter at @PartofUsFancast, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at @envoguecraze.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to share your comments, questions, and topic suggestions with us by emailing partofusevf@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you!

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

Join us in this special episode as we shine a spotlight on the legendary Terry Ellis. From her early days singing in her hometown of Houston to her rise to fame as part of one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, we'll explore the fascinating story of Terry "the voice" Ellis.

But that's not all – we'll also delve into Terry's solo career, her love for arts and crafts, and her personal relationships and friendships, giving you an intimate look at the woman behind the music.

Featuring rare live performances and insightful commentary from our hosts, this episode is a must-listen for fans of En Vogue, Terry Ellis, and anyone who loves powerhouse vocalists. So tune in and discover the incredible journey of one of the most talented women in the music industry.

We would like to extend our gratitude to those who have taken the time to rate and review Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you have not done so already, we kindly ask that you consider leaving a rating and review, and subscribing to our podcast. Your continued support is instrumental in growing our community and reaching a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

To access additional En Vogue content, please visit us on Twitter at @PartofUsFancast, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at @envoguecraze.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to share your comments, questions, and topic suggestions with us by emailing partofusevf@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you!

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

Live from Anaheim, California. It's En Vogue!

Get ready to relive the ultimate R&B experience with En Vogue's 1992 Funky Divas Tour! We're bringing you exclusive audio from one of their most iconic shows. The "Funky Divas" tour was a star-studded affair with Arrested Development and R. Kelly serving as the opening acts. En Vogue's set featured hits like "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It,)" "Giving Him Something He Can Feel," "Free Your Mind" and "Hip Hop Lover." This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of En Vogue's live 1992 Funky Divas Tour, so don't miss out on this historic episode. Available exclusively on our Apple Podcast and Google Podcast platforms! Best experienced with headphones.

We would like to extend our gratitude to those who have taken the time to rate and review Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you have not done so already, we kindly ask that you consider leaving a rating and review, and subscribing to our podcast. Your continued support is instrumental in growing our community and reaching a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

To access additional En Vogue content, please visit us on Twitter at @PartofUsFancast, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at @envoguecraze.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to share your comments, questions, and topic suggestions with us by emailing partofusevf@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you!

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

In this episode of Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast, we take a deep dive into En Vogue's groundbreaking 1992 Funky Divas Tour, which saw our legendary divas take their unique blend of R&B, soul, and funk on the road to audiences across North America. As one of the most influential girl groups of the 90s, En Vogue's live performances were a true spectacle, featuring stunning vocal harmonies, dynamic dance routines, and eye-catching fashion that perfectly captured the group's glamorous image. The Funky Divas Tour was in support of their sophomore album of the same name, which had become a massive hit thanks to singles like "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" and "Giving Him Something He Can Feel," and "Free Your Mind".

Join us as we explore the tour's impact on R&B and soul music, from En Vogue's pioneering approach to blending different musical genres to their influence on the next generation of female artists. We'll also discuss the tour's highlights, including the fashion, standout performances and unforgettable moments, and examine the enduring legacy of En Vogue's Funky Divas Tour. Whether you're a diehard En Vogue fan or just a lover of great music, this episode is not to be missed! And be on the lookout for the complete concert, exclusively available on our Apple Podcast feed!

We would like to extend our gratitude to those who have taken the time to rate and review Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you have not done so already, we kindly ask that you consider leaving a rating and review, and subscribing to our podcast. Your continued support is instrumental in growing our community and reaching a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

To access additional En Vogue content, please visit us on Twitter at @PartofUsFancast, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at @envoguecraze.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to share your comments, questions, and topic suggestions with us by emailing partofusevf@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you!

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

In this episode, we're taking a break from our usual format and answering letters submitted by our listeners. We received a wide variety of questions and comments. Tune in to hear our responses and insights as we engage with our audience and discuss the issues that matter to you. As always, thank you to our listeners for your support and engagement, and keep those letters coming!

We would like to extend our gratitude to those who have taken the time to rate and review Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you have not done so already, we kindly ask that you consider leaving a rating and review, and subscribing to our podcast. Your continued support is instrumental in growing our community and reaching a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

To access additional En Vogue content, please visit us on Twitter at @PartofUsFancast, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at @envoguecraze.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to share your comments, questions, and topic suggestions with us by emailing partofusevf@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you!

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

We are thrilled to share our latest podcast episode featuring the multi-talented Rhona Bennett, where we delve into an insightful discussion of her diverse career. As a renowned singer, songwriter, actress, and author, Rhona has graced us with her presence to discuss her latest book "Saving Your Soul," her iconic time on The Mickey Mouse Club, the latest happenings with En Vogue's new music and the group's album, Soulflower. Moreover, she shares her personal journey in releasing her first solo album and insights into the En Vogue biopic. Tune in for a captivating conversation that covers all these exciting topics and more!

We thank those of you who have rated and reviewed Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't already, please consider leaving a rating, a review and subscribing to our podcast.  Your continued support plays a significant role in expanding our community and connecting us with a wider audience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

For even more content on En Vogue, visit us on Twitter @PartofUsFancast and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @envoguecraze

Your feedback is always appreciated. Send comments, questions and topic suggestions to: partofusevf@gmail.com

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Researched & written by Matan.

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

Primos here is #47 to recharge those musical batteries. Enjoy the tracks and remember that you're not perfect but you're pretty damn close. Here is your playlist.

The Chi-Lites - Give More Power to the People

En Vogue - My Loving

Johnny Cash & June Carter - Jackson

50 Cent - In Da Club

Musi O Tunya - Bashi Mwana

Bloody Dead & Sexy - Bloody Rose

Bryte - Amanda

The Heavy - Our Special Place

The Velvet Underground - Rock and Roll (Gigamesh Edit)

Zero7 - In the Waiting Line

She Want Revenge - Little Stars

Death Valley Girls - Magic Powers

Slo Burn - Pilot the Dune

Sleater-Kinney - Dig Me Out

Veruca Salt - Used to know her

There was Danny and Eric. Robert and Roberto. There was Troy. There was Matthew. Today's episode is titled "All the Divas' Men: Tommy, Denny, Frank, and More!" We'll explore the professional dynamics between our heroic divas and the men who had a hand in creating and, some might argue, destroying them.

We thank those of you who have rated and reviewed Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't already, please consider leaving a rating, a review and subscribing. Your support goes a long way in helping us to grow our community and reach more listeners.

For even more content on En Vogue, visit us on Twitter @PartofUsFancast and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @envoguecraze

Your feedback is always appreciated. Send comments, questions and topic suggestions to: partofusevf@gmail.com

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

This week's episode is Tea Time with a Diva: Cameos & Mentions in Media. The crew discusses En Vogue name-drops in media, including novels, film, television and songs. They also discuss the groups' cameos in television and film. This is part one! We couldn't fit everything into one episode, so a second part will follow later this season.

We thank those of you who have rated and reviewed Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't already, please consider leaving a rating, a review and subscribing. Your support goes a long way in helping us to grow our community and reach more listeners.

For even more content on En Vogue, visit us on Twitter @PartofUsFancast and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @envoguecraze

Your feedback is always appreciated. Send comments, questions and topic suggestions to: partofusevf@gmail.com

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

This version of 'We've Got You Covered' does not contain audio clips of the various song titles discussed in this episode. It needed to be uploaded without copyright content to prevent this episode from being blocked in certain countries on our YouTube channel.

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Welcome back, friends! This week we're talking covers. Cover songs that is! Each of our hosts has compiled a tracklisting for a hypothetical En Vogue Covers album they would want to be produced. They also read your submitted letters and read another rare track.

Vote for your favourite covers album! Which host had your favourite compiled track listing? Cast your vote here: https://take.quiz-maker.com/poll4688180x35694455-146

Head over to our YouTube channel to listen to the original demo of the 1987 song 'Secret Wish' featuring Maxine.

We thank those of you who have rated and reviewed Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't already, please consider leaving a rating, a review and subscribing. Your support goes a long way in helping us to grow our community and reach more listeners.

For even more content on En Vogue, visit us on Twitter @PartofUsFancast and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @envoguecraze

Your feedback is always appreciated. Send comments, questions and topic suggestions to: partofusevf@gmail.com

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

Welcome back, friends! This week we're talking covers. Cover songs that is! Each of our hosts has compiled a tracklisting for a hypothetical En Vogue Covers album they would want to be produced. They also read your submitted letters and read another rare track.

Vote for your favourite covers album! Which host had your favourite compiled track listing? Cast your vote here: https://take.quiz-maker.com/poll4688180x35694455-146

Head over to our YouTube channel to listen to the original demo of the 1987 song 'Secret Wish' featuring Maxine.

We thank those of you who have rated and reviewed Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't already, please consider leaving a rating, a review and subscribing. Your support goes a long way in helping us to grow our community and reach more listeners.

For even more content on En Vogue, visit us on Twitter @PartofUsFancast and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @envoguecraze

Your feedback is always appreciated. Send comments, questions and topic suggestions to: partofusevf@gmail.com

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

We're back with a brand new season of Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast! Joshua, Champ, Jonathan and Matan catch up with one another before discussing all pertinent En Vogue news. They also share their thoughts on an En Vogue Covers Album and consider if it was wise for the group to pass on recording one for Sony during one of the group's many reunions.

We thank those of you who have rated and reviewed Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't already, please consider leaving a rating, a review and subscribing. Your support goes a long way in helping us to grow our community and reach more listeners.

For even more content on En Vogue, visit us on Twitter @PartofUsFancast and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @envoguecraze

Your feedback is always appreciated. Send comments, questions and topic suggestions to: partofusevf@gmail.com

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

We had the opportunity to interview choreographer and director Frank Gatson Jr. During his career, Frank has served as the creative director for many artists, including En Vogue, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Destiny's Child, Toni Braxton and Beyonce.

Frank is now partnering with the YWCA Southeast Wisconsin to create a reimagined YWCA. The Intergenerational Performing Arts and Athletics Center (IPAAC), a 70,000 square-foot facility, will be located in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and will offer movement & dance, athletics, singing, career expos and state-of-the-art studios.

In celebration of the center's launch, Gatson will host the YWCA Gala and Awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 28, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center to raise funds. En Vogue, Brandy and Luke James will be among some of the artists performing.

During our in-depth conversation, we discussed Frank's dance history and his involvement in IPAAC. We also discuss how he first met Cindy Herron, how he became En Vogue's longtime choreographer, the EV5 reunion, and so much more. This is only part one of our conversation. Keep an eye out for part two when Part of Us returns next year. We dive even deeper into everything En Vogue.

For more information on the Intergenerational Performing Arts and Athletics Center (IPAAC), visit ywcasew.org & isupportthemission.org and please consider donating.

We thank those of you who have rated and reviewed Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't already, please consider leaving a rating, a review and subscribing. Your support goes a long way in helping us to grow our community and reach more listeners.

For even more content on En Vogue, visit us on Twitter @PartofUsFancast and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @envoguecraze

Your feedback is always appreciated. Send comments, questions and topic suggestions to: partofusevf@gmail.com

Music by: Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.

Here we are at the end of another season! We're casting our own En Vogue biopic, reading your letters and reminiscing on the past season. We're also breaking some exclusive news!

We thank those of you who have rated and reviewed Part of Us: An En Vogue Fancast on Apple Podcasts. If you haven't already, please consider leaving a rating, a review and subscribing. Your support goes a long way in helping us to grow our community and reach more listeners.

For even more content on En Vogue, visit us on Twitter @PartofUsFancast and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @envoguecraze

Your feedback is always appreciated. Send comments, questions and topic suggestions to: partofusevf@gmail.com

Music by:
Wolves and Vincent Tone

Produced & edited by Matthew at Culture Inject Studios.