We’re Never Gonna Get It: En Vogue Announces They’ve Split Into Two Groups

July 27th, 2012 - By Alissa Henry
"En Vogue"

Source: ticketmaster.com

En Vogue has been unsuccessfully attempting to stage a comeback for years. It’s hard to get back to their previous status in the industry though when the group is plagued with so much infighting.

Of course, the latest drama begins with Dawn Robinson. The on-again, off-again member of En Vogue took to Twitter to let fans know she is done with the group once again and taking Maxine Jones with her.

"Dawn's Twitter"

Source: twitter.com/dawnrobinson_

"Maxine Twitter"

Source: twitter.com/JonesMaxine

"Dawn Robinson Twitter"

Source: Twitter.com/DawnRobinson_

Dawn left the legendary group in 1997 amid arguments, nasty attitudes, and disagreements over money and En Vogue struggled to replace her. In 2010, the group reunited with all four original members for a 20th anniversary tour and album. Dawn reportedly left the group in 2011, but seemed to be back and ready to tour with the group this year — until now.

After her initial Twitter announcement, Cindi and Terry, the remaining two members responded:

“Dear EnVogue fans,

In regards to the recent twitter and face book posts alleging that Terry and Cindy have replaced Maxine Jones with Rhona, we would like to respond. Terry and Cindy are not replacing Maxine Jones. We have however asked Rhona to fill in temporarily so that we can continue to bring live shows to our fans. Thus far, Rhona has only done three shows with us since June 2012. The group has always added someone whenever a member has been unable or unwilling to perform or has left the group. Terry and I have not kicked Maxine out of the group. There are always two sides to a story and many internal facts that you the fans aren’t hearing about. In an effort to not air dirty laundry, or appear to point the finger at anyone, we respectfully choose to remain silent on the internal issues. We appreciate you the fans continuing to support Envogue individually, and as a whole.

Thank you,

Cindy and Terry

Is it weird that they didn’t mention Dawn in the statement?

En Vogue was one of the most popular and successful singing groups of all time, but it’s unlikely that they will ever get back to what they were. Now, they’re going to have two En Vogue groups? That’s a disaster in the making. Maybe it’s better to just be done while their reputation is still somewhat in tact instead of struggling to hold on while tainting their legacy with all of this back and forth.

As for Dawn, she may be better off trying to jumpstart her solo career again rather than attempting to form En Vogue 2.0. After En Vogue and Lucy Pearl, you’d think she would be over the singing group thing. It’s not a successful model anymore in general and definitely not for her in particular.

What do you think of En Vogue? Would you like to see them reconcile?

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  • http://twitter.com/marsay73 ptowngal

    even before I read the article I already knew how they were paired together…I seen them in concert when they got “back” together and I think dawn still had resentment cuz during the concert she said everyone blames her for them breaking up and i think it is all her cuz she is doing it again and now she got max on board..a hot mess!!

  • Is It 5:00 Yet?

    Why can’t we all just get along? *in my rodney king voice*

  • Kierah

    I saw EnVogue a couple of years ago and they were awesome! We waited an hour before the doors opened and another hour for the show to start. My feet were killing me but it was so worth the wait. Love this group. I’m not trooping for any replacements.

  • Treacle234

    Never heard of them. I’ll Youtube them and see what they have to offer

  • noneya

    ENVogue is Dawn,she has the most talent and basically was the lead singer!

  • shame on you

    all or none…they were a group they all got to sing… not like Ms,Bey Bey and her back up singers no time on the mic and no ”SO LOW”

    • Chanda

      That’s what I loved about En Vogue they all got to sing lead. They all stood out within the group.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1438551270 Jessica Lucinda Williams

    I want to see all four of them or none of them.

  • toya

    Love EnVogue, their voices and harmony still cannot be touched to this day, in my opinion..

    • Numero Uno

      I agree! One of the best female groups vocally in my opinion. All of them could really sing.

  • KeeKeeAlNatural

    I would like to see the original 4 get back together but if Dawn ( with her has been self) wants to continue to act like a child, constantly having tantrums and jumping in & out of the group when ever she feels like it, then leave her broke behind where she stand. She is not a show stopper. As for Max, I hope she realize that it is better for her to go back to the group especially since she has an open invitation to do so. It is so sad to see women, even in their OLD AGE still not being able to get along. Grow up already and try to work it out for the sake of the fans and for paying your bills….SHEESH!

  • Krusha

    I can’t help but think that all this drama is happening to put En Vogue back into public relevance. Either that, or they really need to let it go once and for all…

  • Elaine

    That is too bad, because the original ladies sound great together, not the random replacement singers, THE ORIGNALS: DAWN TERRY CINDY AND Maxine. They need to put aside their differences and get that money!

  • 4Real

    Hardly anybody even knows who is supposed to be in the group! I loved their music when I was little but for them to think that today they are still so special that they should fight about who is in the group is silly. They need to get like 8 new members and all just try their hardest to get SOMETHING on the radio. Their OLD songs aren’t even on the radio. What a joke.

  • Jay

    They need to stop the madness, they are all just far too gorgeous for this.

    • LC

      I agree. Gorgeous and crazy beautiful voices!

  • realadulttalk

    If they are not coming out as the original 4some then they should all just hang up their mics. Terry’s solo effort fell completely flat–no one is really interested in their efforts with other people either. Although I see backup singer recommended (in the comments)…I would hate to see any of them singing backup for someone who they outshine vocally on their worst day. So I can name maybe 3 people who they could sing back up for where that would not occur. And I’m sure each of the people I’m thinking of has a team dedicated to their backup work.

    • sammi_lu

      Terry had ONE single that I used to loove as a teen..for the life of me can’t think of it right now!!

      • toya

        “Wherever You Are”, I used to love that song too..

        • sammi_lu

          YES!! thnx Toya! Sophomore high school my boo moved to California..dedicated this song to him on the local radio station days before he left, puppylove =)

  • Ms. Blue

    I honestly think Maxine and Dawn had some jealously issues with Terry and Cindy. Terry and Cindy were the most talked about in the media and with men in general. I bet that took a toll.

    • TatumPascal

      I always thought Dawn was more of the star. She did lead vocals on: Given him somethin he can feel and Runaway love. She was the one they struggled to replace. And personally, I thought she was the prettiest of the group. I did like Lucy Pearl too. I love me some R.S. Tony, Toni, Tone “holla!” :-)

      • sammi_lu

        Yes..I caught a LucyPearl concert at House of Blues it was dooooope!!

      • LC

        I agree. I thought Dawn was the prettiest. She and Cindy.

    • Chanda

      I don’t know about that becasue men were crazy aobut Dawn, too (maybe Maxine as well). Tribe Called Quest use to sing: “My man Al B. Sure is in Effect Mode, use to have a crush on Dawn from En Vogue but not like honey dip would get with me..” Dawn and Maxine were the sexiest ones in the group no reason to get jealous.

  • Lola

    I know it’s hard to let go when you’ve been on top, but they need to face reality and go sing back up for an artist that still has some relevance. I’m sure Alicia Keys or Beyonce would hire them.

    • KeeKeeAlNatural

      bahahhaha

  • awet

    i smell a reality show in the works??

    • Papillon

      That’s a reality show I might actually watch. I loved En Vogue.

  • Mia

    I never got into this group. I remember being really little when Hold On came out and my next door neighbor literally played the brakes off that song. She had to hear it “morning noon and night” and It got on my young nerves!

    • KeeKeeAlNatural

      LOL! My mother used to play it all the time too lol

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