En Vogue and Jodeci

En Vogue, formed in 1990 in Oakland by producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy, set the R&B standard with hits like "Hold On" and "Don't Let Go." Known for their harmonious style, they’ve released platinum albums such as "Born to Sing" and "Funky Divas," earning multiple Grammy nominations. They've collaborated with Boyz II Men, Salt-N-Pepa, and Ne-Yo, and continued to perform into the 2020s, including appearing on "The Masked Singer."

Jodeci, known as "The Bad Boys of R&B," revolutionized the genre with soulful harmonies. With 20M+ albums sold globally and three #1 Billboard R&B albums, they're famous for hits like "Forever My Lady," "Come & Talk To Me," and "Cry For You." In 2023, they headlined the Summer Block Party Tour, joined by SWV and Dru Hill.