Did You Know SWV was originally supposed to be TLC?

Through the decades SWV had us "weak in the knees" for their music and their unforgettable hairstyles. Join the band, as they look back at the hairdo's that cemented their R&B legacy. Be sure to catch their upcoming performances and watch them on their new show “SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B."

[@kinfolk233]

TLC and SWV did so muchhhhhh for popular culture. Glad to have lived at a time when both were performing.

[@MrUnique27]

AMEN❤❤❤❤❤

[@gailbozeman9626]

Me too

[@andreasmith6077]

Indeed

[@bbrianblair]

The 90’s was a time!!

[@jamesmorris8192]

That was supposed to be the original versus

[@swannyriver75]

I love the decade I grew up in SWV, Envogue, TLC, Brownstone, Exscape, Total, the last of the best girl groups

[@DDot-im3jr]

702 , rest in peace Irish 🙏🏾

[@texasflour]

Omg, YES!!

[@nhlanhlaluthuli533]

don't forget Jade, 702,eternal and allure

[@richardellis8076]

And now they're going on tour with xscape, 702, and others.

[@Mel-iy5ih]

@@nhlanhlaluthuli533omg!! Yes Allure ❤

[@NateTheGr8ness]

SWV was one of the greatest girl groups of the 90s.

[@keco7081]

Facts! I always loved TLC and SWV! Honestly never was a fan of Escape at all! Oops!

[@MrCoreyCW1]

@@keco7081I got into Exscape, but I didn’t get into them a long time ago. They had some hits. I was living in California and I had to move a car and then some Exscape, and then my co-worker it’s that’s Exscape. I was a fan since then.

[@antwandukes]

​@@keco7081Yes I love SWV, but not TLC, cuz I could never really understand what type of group they were.Was they singers rappers or what? Plus they made a lot of music shaming men, I didn't like that at all.

[@TheChurchofChristNetwork]

You spelled “of all time” wrong

[@mitcheltheman1366]

@@antwandukes Uh, I can understand if you're not a fan of them, but they've never made ANY songs shaming men. What are you talking about?

[@thegab_7]

Their stylist is working overtime. They never miss a beat or a lewk

[@pompeiisurvivor2502]

They look amazing.

[@melisaf181]

Jbolin💪🏾

[@SunnyniteDesigns]

Nah frfr, I've been literally screaming at every look. ❤❤❤

[@adamwilliams3862]

Done watched it 10 times lol

[@kashking2276]

Because Xscape said just on stage looking bad…I think sweats and flip flops is what was said

[@lbu9542]

All 3 look amazing!

[@adamgordon2572]

Aged like fine wine 🔥🔥

[@jamesshields9811]

Kinda rare in groups sadly but it looks like they aged gracefully 🎉🎉🎉

[@MisssKayy]

I saw them perform on Sunday. They looked and sounded great.

[@youreacrackhead8887]

​@@jamesshields9811Not really its alotta groups look like they never aged

[@meekappletini1702]

Besides TLC, being an acronym for all of their names, Taj, LeLe, and Coco, in my opinion, I feel like SWV fits them better, because they are truly sisters with some beautiful voices!🥰

[@stephanied4863]

Agreed

[@righteousmasculine]

Facts

[@vincentmccauley4099]

Frankly, I feel they should have been called En Vogue and EnVogue called SWV because they really had the voices. With SWV, it was only 1 voice we heard. Coko's strong leads.

[@tanyalake9152]

@@vincentmccauley4099 - Get out of here. En Vogue came before SWV. If you listened to En Vogue's "Hold On", live and on CD, they sang their faces off. The irony is, the majority of Black/Brown girl groups, especially, have gotten torn apartment by certain/other Black people (as well) in the music industry. That is what SO-CALLED adults get for believing in so-called christianity/politics and not actually reading........ SO-CALLED contracts.

[@jayrose8869]

Am I the only one who doesn’t know who these women are??? What’s they’re best songs?

[@ZFGMADEIT]

SWV, TLC, 702, 3LW 💕 love them all

[@reginald1817]

MUSIC!!!💯

[@PetsNLuv]

Take 3LW off there and replace with Blaque 💯💯

[@keeshab1173]

​@PetsNLuv Or just take em off and leave the 1st 3. They are the 90's originals. ❤

[@Think1stMedia]

You can keep 702 but I agree with the rest. Great girl groups back them.

[@brandonbates9259]

​@@Think1stMedia Get it together and where my girls at?? and Steelo??Nah they stay off of those 3 songs alone

[@amahldunbar4367]

I bought their first album on cassette when i was a freshman in college. They might be the GOATs of female R&B groups ...

[@the144elite]

I bought their first album on cassette summer of my 6th grade year during our church trip to LA for the Missionary Sunday School Convention 😅 we took a field trip to the 'swap meet' and I used my little coins to get their tape!! 🤗✨ (And Hi5 too..my first music purchases 🎉😂)

[@msmorgan5873]

I still have some of their cassette tapes, love these girls ❤

[@Mrprich]

You can’t be the GOAT with only 3-4 hits, 1 major album, and 1 singer. I love them, but groups like Xscape, En Vogue, TLC, & DC are far better. Honestly, they occupy that 2nd Tier with groups like Total & 702. Weak is a classic, but besides Right Here (Human Nature Rmx) and possibly Rain, they didn’t have many other popular hits. For what they did do, they killed it though.

[@Think1stMedia]

@@Mrprich Well said. They do not belong in the Goat conversation. Destiny's Child, TLC, and The Supremes can duke it out for that title.

[@Zebragal0911]

That sort cut looks so bomb on Co-Co. It really brings her facial features out. Serving FACE Co-Co! LeeLee and Taj look amazing too.

[@msolomon1781]

Still looks like Anthony Mason to me! 😏🤷🏾‍♂️

[@lsamoa]

I agree, she's never looked better!

[@prettyproblem16]

She looks beautiful/stunning

[@dellajones9727]

Everybody look amazing! Coco is slaying the platinum blonde pixie!

[@photogenic305]

Yessssss she look so fly!!

[@AccessoriesAddict5528]

FACTS!!!!!!

[@shawnstrickland7313]

She looks trans

[@brooklyndecember]

Love seeing them looking so good.

[@tinahobbs3273]

She look hell of good that with that light blonde hair!!!!!!!! Lol

[@shannonwilliams8148]

Ageless... just beautiful

[@therealmamabeardontcare]

Taj is golden I love her spirit ❤

[@BixbyLBC]

SWV and TLC are iconic groups with dope names ❤❤❤

[@torianmcneill3794]

Taj was the Left Eye of SWV cause she rapped

[@MisssKayy]

SWV are real singers. TLC is a studio group.

[@humbled4200]

SWV are ICONS. One of the best girlgroups of all time!

[@WackasSonAmere]

Don’t forget TLC

[@WackasSonAmere]

And 702

[@davonjones8438]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤so true

[@MisssKayy]

@@WackasSonAmerewhy can’t they have their compliments? Y’all are so weird.

[@nichelleloh6659]

Man, it's 2024 and I'm still rocking w SWV bcuz they r the bomb🥰😍🩷🤎🖤🎉🎉🎉

[@deborahpatterson7692]

SWV is PERFECT it describes you 100% 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾to this day yall can SAAAAAAAANG👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I loved the ‘tiny desk’

[@AmaanStorm]

TLC & SWV are both my favourites. Truly iconic.

[@xa1077]

What would my 25 years on this earth be without SWV… to have been something else is unimaginable-

[@moniquemarrie]

I just recently saw them live for Mother’s Day, and let me tell you - they STILL got it!! They ALL came through with the vocals and energy!! Amazing show! Can’t wait to see them again this summer!

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Still got it?? Where was it gonna go? They're not old

[@Mel-iy5ih]

Ok!!! The way she finessed SWV is the bomb!!! 😂❤

[@teresamartinez4785]

They all look absolutely gorgeous ! I ❤ SWV from my hometown the Boogie Down Bronx.

[@shadaeChevelle4737]

They look so good!! 🥰😍

[@harrypool71]

Round of applause for Coko’s hairstyle 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@gollygee2385]

Taj still looking good, SHIDDD!! They all look GOOD!!!✊🏾✊🏾

[@cozmiqueme9918]

Can we get a thumbs up and give them props for how stunning they all look??? They are ageing like the finest of wine!

[@PeekaBooo24]

The 90s was so LIT!! 🔥 Sadly, that era will never be repeated 😢

[@juniorjames7076]

It was a Golden Age and we didn't even know it.

[@brandonbates9259]

And not just certain parts,it was literally that whole decade

[@mamat9641]

These ladies look awesome. They are styled to perfection here. I love the more sophisticated classy look.

[@mrquenya]

Sisters with Voice is a beautiful name in my option and it matches the group perfectly

[@SimplyCassandra1]

😂🤣😔🤔😳 U mean Sister with a voice! 😂

[@Mrprich]

Sister with a Voice and 2 other voices lol. I kid.😅 They’re an iconic group.

[@cocopoonie8337]

Coco looks Amazing!!.... They all are Beautiful but Coco is slaying the short hair!!❤

[@diamondkl8583]

Yall look fabulous👌

[@LaDanaWendy]

I can’t imagine the ladies being TLC and not SWV. The Lord ALWAYS knows what He’s doing!!!

[@nikkisixx1832]

Coko looks ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!!!!!!

[@chyniabrightjo7204]

I'm glad you guys embraced SWV. I've been loving you guys since the beginning ❤. Sisters with voices has always fit you perfectly 👌 👍 🥰 💞 ❤️ 💗.

[@knight9k]

The industry used and abused them as well...but they persevered...Gods grace, and mercy kept these women...🙏🏾

[@tanishamcdonala3181]

Awwwwww i love y’all! Bless all us here chosen ones reacting in jesus christ name and it is so amen hallelujah glory hallelujah hallelujah glory. You look like you was TLC! SWV the💣👑👑👑🎖🎖🎖🙌🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🐐🐐🐐

[@theresaburnett5185]

Like so many others, I absolutely love you, SWV. You ladies are beautiful, classy, intelligent and your music is beautiful...beautiful voices. Please be encouraged to keep up the good, positive work you have brought to our community. May God continue to bless you and your families.

[@shawnjones4527]

I grew with these beautiful and talented sistas and never knew they were originally supposed to be called TLC. Thanks for sharing Taj!

[@missg1727]

Yeeeees, SWV is the bomb!!!! They were a part of the soundtrack of my teenage years in the 90s. Omg, life was so lit back then😍😍😍

[@coachc125]

I love SWV...Classic hits and timeless music!!!

[@rhondawilson2494]

That's right. SWV, was and always will be the Bomb!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽❤️

[@EnchantedBeauty76]

You guys were so great in Albuquerque Wednesday at the queens of R&B concert ❤ all hail the 👑.

[@platinumpluspentertainment5244]

SWV WAS PERFECT FOR YOULL. NO REGRETS THERE !!! Love you ladies !!! Our era rocks and you’ll look great !!!! #reallmusuc

[@bucklife5410]

They have looked like someone’s pretty auntie their entire career and sing beautifully

[@stephanied4863]

Taj has always been so pretty to me. And her outfits are always on point!

[@t.kuykendall517]

She looks good!!! ❤

[@dangermauz754]

You girls have hypnotized me.. Your auras are so powerful! I can see your glow.

[@latashameeks5063]

I love SWV you guys was one of the best female groups back in the day. 😊

[@PSYCHDEGREE63]

I'm still bumping SUV in 2023, they were straight 🔥🔥, still beautiful and classy 👏👏

[@iwazarlayahrevelationprodu4860]

These ladies still got it and are absolutely beautiful and those nails are everything ❤

[@scottdorsey8220]

Loved them! 'Weak' was the best song the year it was released!

[@dugebuwembo]

SWV is an iconic name!

[@user-in9et9hv4n]

It crazy that when Taj told me she was going to be famous it happened. Dreams do come true if u put in the work. We are childhood friends. I mean since 1983. Shout out to everyone in Crown Heights Brooklyn. DECEPT 4 Life🤙🏿

[@SunSoakedAndGrounded]

You mean Taj? That’s dope! 🙌🏾

[@user-in9et9hv4n]

@@SunSoakedAndGroundedMy bad Typo.

[@faebrowne2537]

We had so many talented girl groups back then!!!❤❤❤

[@Ms.LifeHopeDesire]

Beautiful women and voices ❤ Thank you SWV❤

[@earthwisdomelement6882]

When lord finesse took me to the studio and I heard Coko’s vocals I was so intrigued like wow. Memories certain people fave me beautiful I can never forget. I was there. Still here now for it ❤❤❤❤❤ loving every moment

[@phylliskumi4355]

They look great

[@Ahavameanslove24]

I’m bouta go listen to one of they albums right now. They my favorite girl group. Some of their songs will move you to tears. They have vocal superiority. The quality of their voices I believe is underrated.

[@jemalrankin5494]

I'm telling you . Don't do it !! I did a few weeks ago and my old ass almost broke a hip and a lot of crying ? The crying wasn't sad tears it was those , this album is so dope tears .

[@bacnthaday4350]

Their songs will Definitely make you cry or bring you down memory lane with a smile

[@neilnewton4427]

Rain on me, love that song to this day, SWV did their thing in the 90s

[@Dr.DellPhD]

Beautiful ladies, flawless black beauties❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@hotfriedgriyoandpeeklees1522]

It's perfect.....SWV lives in our hearts forever

[@teewoods4886]

Baby im 40 , and what a time to just hear some real understood, laid back, there will never be any duplicate music, hunny, Tlc, swv, alloum so many to name..baby

[@ronniemac5081]

Boy Black woman age so well and get better. Looking amazing ladies

[@mitcheltheman1366]

They're my favorite female R&B group of the 90s. Them and En Vogue.

[@marilynbreed8082]

I have enjoyed your music still to this day. It was just a special time that music was really music. A joyful sound.

[@cookiethemonster8373]

Swv was a perfect name. You sisters can really sing!

[@user-hp7jw8qh4p]

They look so beautiful and young

[@susanhurst3292]

SWV, they still look fabulous!!

[@t.kuykendall517]

Taj's hair and outfit is everything ❤

[@melanindawn2050]

I will see these ladies perform in Toronto in August.

[@_CaliGirl]

Co looks amazing. She always looks super incredible ❤

[@IAmJe]

If yall think Taj and Lelee only sung lead on two songs, yall don't know their catalog 😅.... of course Coko was the lead because she had the stronger voice and most unique sound, every group has "a lead" even if all members sing "lead". Some acts work better as a group versus as a solo.....

[@essflem]

This isn't true at all. The other two are definitely singing on all, but may 1 track. Their blend is so tight that they sound like one voice, which is what DC used to do and many great girl groups. Also, SWV used to perform songs that weren't there and Leelee has lead on a good amount of those. Her voice sounds like a cloud.

[@IAmJe]

@@essflem omg you need to re read and stay away😵‍💫

[@Mr-ek2mc]

I don’t know who was lead for En Vogue, the “don’t let go” music video had me thinking everyone was the Beyoncé in the group.

[@synoviajohnson8946]

What song Lee Lee song lead on?

[@PMack5]

@@synoviajohnson8946 I think the title was "Don't Waste Your Time" from New Beginning" produced by Chucky Thompson and Faith Evans. Just got reminded of the producer because I watched a video about the issues with SWV and their best producer Brian Alexander Morgan. When you listen you will see how it sounds/ sung like a Faith song for real!

[@mssims1851]

I still listen to their music in 2024 like it just came out ❤

[@vincentrobinson3078]

My favorite girl group of the 90’s !!! WOW , little known history fact !!!

[@MissCandy350]

They look beautiful ❤

[@Spoog84]

Sister with voices is one of my favorite groups

[@u-r-blasphemous]

I remember i met Taj in the McDonalds on Fulton and Throop. She was super chill.

[@nikiastafford7778]

They look so beautiful 😻 ❤❤❤❤I love both groups 😊

[@kathy6015]

They are Still Looking Beautiful! LOVE you Ladies! Love the Hair on You! Cocoa!

[@amoijoy573]

Beautiful & talented.

[@kenrivers9757]

All STILL so BEAUTIFUL 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😊😊😊😊

[@zinasands7779]

I love SWV, songs were amazing! Love the name as well

[@dmvnative90skid63]

I'm glad TLC is TLC! SWV works better for them! Does anyone else think En Vogue could have been named SWV? Because they ALL can sing!

[@diva70smusic]

You ladies are gorgeous!! You get better with age. Aging gracefully goals!!

[@deeknits]

Coco is WORKIN that blonde pixie!!!

[@shostenesavannahj44]

TLC and SWV are AWESOME.

[@sandracameron4515]

I love both groups

[@christinedaly8564]

One of my favorite groups back in the day I love the decade I grew up in love it

[@rashadhaughton22]

They are so beautiful

[@stephanied4863]

They are so gorgeous. Love them!

[@user-ob3ze3uz1q]

SWV love it and love you you beautiful Queens you are fabulous!!!

[@szabayou]

SWV is an ICONIC NAME!

[@Goody29]

SWV is INDEED the bomb!!!

[@angelabird9051]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤honey my teen years loved them and I still bump SWV🎉😊

[@harriettubman337]

SWV is the bomb 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥no competition

[@CC-vv8zp]

They look so good

[@TC-wh9tl]

SWV are beautiful ladies ☺️ they have the right name it fits.

[@DR-wp6gy]

SWV, you lovely ladies are icons. My favorite jam is "its about time".

[@MBurke-fm4oc]

You ladies are beautiful, and you all continue to wear your 👑 crowns well

[@TeeDee79]

Simply, Legendary ❤

[@chadrickmeridy4525]

The late 80s and the 90s were the Golden Age of R&B and Hip Hop. Its non debatable!

[@margueritemarchal5433]

Thank God that name was already taken whoever came up SWV was brilliant cause you sisters can sang gad dam. Coco you look absolutely gorgeous with that beautiful hair color on that beautiful brown skin😊

[@XNOW716]

Taj, Lelee, Coco! WOW!!!