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Title: Soulflower
Release date: 24 February, 2004
Record label: 33rd Street Records
Single: Losin' My Mind
Official website: En Vogue
Wikipedia: En Vogue

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The original funky divas En Vogue will return to the music scene with their groundbreaking new album, "Soulflower," scheduled to be released on February 24, 2004. The first single, "Losin' My Mind," hit adult urban contemporary radio stations on November 17th and quickly became the week’s most-added single. The trio just wrapped up in Europe December 21st as part of the “Night of the Proms” tour.

The girl group that paved the way for such successful pop sensations as TLC and Destiny's Child now consists of original members Cindy Herron and Terry Ellis with newly added vocalist Rhona Bennett. Bennett, who had a recurring role on "The Jamie Foxx Show," is a gifted songwriter that penned the first single and brings another dimension to the group with her exceptional vocal style. “The essence, style and character of En Vogue still remains,” says Cindy Herron. “We’re just singing from the heart about real issues that affect all of our lives.”

Billed as their most soulful release ever, the album features songs laced with sensuality, heartbreak, healing and love. "This album gives a 2000 twist to the R&B and soul of the 70's," says group co-founder and producer Denzil Foster. "The same way music began to manifest itself with the arrival of such groups as Cameo and Atlantic Starr in the late 70s, En Vogue has found a way to bridge that gap between R&B and neo-soul.”

In addition to Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy, the group also worked with hot new producers such as "Trackheads" -- Rashaun Holiday and Sauce, Tez Morgan and Phillip Scott.

En Vogue first exploded onto the music scene in 1990. “Born To Sing,” their 1990 debut album achieved platinum status and dropped four #1 R&B singles, "Hold On,” "Lies,” "You Don't Have To Worry" and "Don't Go.” They released one of the best selling albums of 1992, “Funky Divas,” which went directly to #1 and would later be certified 4x platinum. The highly acclaimed album garnered the group 5 Grammy nominations.

"Funky Divas" included the #1 singles, "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)," "Giving Him Something He Can Feel," and the gold "Free Your Mind." "My Lovin'..." and "Free Your Mind" were two of the most played videos of '92. In '93, they were honored with the "Soul Train Entertainer of the Year" Award and an American Music Award for "Best Soul Album of the Year.” "Runaway Love," their next single from an EP of the same name, also garnered the group an American Music Award. Their legendary collaboration with Salt 'N Pepa, "Whatta Man,” propelled the group to household name status.

By 1995, En Vogue came back with the smash hit "Don't Let Go (Love).” Rave reviews of the single "Don't Let Go (Love)", led to the release of their next platinum effort, "EV3." Following the release of three singles from "EV3,” including the powerful ballad "Too Gone, Too Long,” the group once again decided to take a short hiatus. This break would temporarily be interrupted by their contribution "No Fool No More,” the title track to the 1999 film "Why Do Fools Fall In Love.” In May 2000 the group came back on the scene with a new single, "Riddle.” "Riddle" lead to the release of En Vogue's fourth full-length album, aptly titled "Masterpiece Theatre.” In 2002, En Vogue released their first Christmas holiday album, En Vogue - "The Gift of Christmas."

Now, with their highly anticipated release, “Soulflower,” the timeless trio will re-establish their position as music’s most prolific set of voices. When soul-stirring vocals and innovative rhythms take center stage it can only mean one thing – the ‘funky divas’ are back and the “Soulflower” is sure to flourish.

“Soulflower” released on 33rd Street Records is distributed by Bayside Entertainment for Funky Girl/ Beat Exchange Records.

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