Kool & The Gang and En Vogue

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."

Formed in Jersey City in the mid-'60s, Kool & the Gang, led by Robert "Kool" Bell, became R&B icons with hits like "Celebration" and "Jungle Boogie." Their jazz-influenced funk sound earned them numerous Top 40 hits and gold or platinum albums, including Ladies' Night and Emergency. Collaborating with producer Eumir Deodato, they achieved great success in the '80s. They continued to tour and release music, collaborating with younger artists and maintaining a prominent influence in the music world over decades.