WHAT AN INTRO.. En Vogue - Hold On (Official Music Video) REACTION

[@marisagettas]

Hands up if you were waiting like me for Jay’s face when the beat dropped after the intro 👋🏼

[@mistateearuba]

Amazing times when this came out. Can't believe it's over 30 years old. This was their first song and it was huge. Clubs, radio, charts. It blew up everywhere. This was such a good time for music. Very diverse, groundbreaking and fresh. New Jack Swing / R&B was around, Hip hop, Dance, House music. All exciting new stuff. Massive tracks in 1990 were: Snap - The Power / Bell Biv Devoe - Poison / Deee Lite - Groove is in the heart / C&C Music Factory - Gonna make you sweat. Just ridiculous, thinking of it.

[@randychampion184]

I feel you on this 1990 was my favourite year for music, along side 1986....all those tracks you mentioned were definitely among my faves!!

[@reded6640]

This was En Vogue first single. Those black dresses are in the Smithsonian now. They were very popular back then. Those dresses they had on in "giving him something he can feel" are also in the Smithsonian

[@annettep1396]

Yep, every girl wanted an “En Vogue dress”

[@anjiharrell6175]

@@annettep1396 Don’t I know it. I was working at Limited Express at the time their music came out and the dresses were called “move something” dresses. Yes, women of shapes and sizes came in wanting to try. 😂

[@aerynsunx]

NOW, JV. No more excuses. You have got to react to En Vogue performing "Giving Him Something He Can Feel". Gotta do it, my guy. You will not be sorry. 🙌🏼 Best women's group of the last *30* years, IMHO.

[@roskioski9185]

He’s GOTTA do it.

[@bridget5180]

Love that song

[@sharonpreston4925]

If you listen to this one( Giving Him Something He Can Feel) then you also need to check out the earlier version by Aretha Franklin. I love EnVogue but for this song I'll always go to Aretha

[@shir2210]

YES!

[@annettep1396]

Was just coming to recommend this!

[@opalviking]

Crucial song for every 90’s mixed tape. Full stop.

[@cheetyliciousmeowmeow1085]

Yes😎

[@vegasbaby3669]

Facts

[@andreabrooks1581]

Maaan what??? Fun fact Snoop Dogg's first mix tape song was this sample. The Hip Hop world tore this sample UP!

[@nickhaswell6011]

Agreeeeeed

[@ornery2042]

There's the magic of En Vogue with Salt-N- Pepa singing Whatta Man

[@Shankulaaa]

Yes!

[@randomlibra]

That intro was the first thing most of us ever heard from EnVogue. This was the first video/single. We were in awe too. These girls could sang!!!!

[@Mus1c1luv]

"Who's Loving You" is actually a Smokey Robinson song. He wrote it and the Miracles recorded it. He said that the song is so identified with the J5 that when he sang it, people remarked on him singing their song.😄

[@laminage]

Yes, now "Who's Loving You" is now the most popular audition Song on The X Factor in The UK. Entertainment Weekly called Them The Supremes Of The MTV Generation. They also in their own way kicked the door open for many Girlbands in the 1990's from SWV (Sisters With Voices) Xscape, and even The Original Destiny's Child and TLC were heavily influenced by them. They sold Millions of Records but they came out of it broke because of some bad business deals. When they were in the Top Ten another Girlband called Wilson Phillips were also in The Top Ten with their own Song co incidentally called "Hold On". They are the Daughters of Brian Wilson Of The Beach Boys and John Phillips (RIP) of The Mamas & Papas. Carnie Wilson (The Husky One) loved their music. Also if you can, check out some of the other Girlbands I mentioned as well as their Version of Giving Him Something He Can Feel.

[@mogznwaz]

Terence Trent Darby did a great version of this too

[@Cadeho3]

The Miracles, then The Supremes, then Brenda Holloway, then the Temptations, then the Jackson 5... the J5 version was really trying to imitate the Temptations version.

[@MinimumGnome]

Next En Vogue should be "Giving Him Something He Can Feel"

[@kitty1376]

More times than not MTV and VH1 would cut the intro off, so it felt like a special occasion when it was shown. I love that part.

[@Mrspence1100]

yeah I heated when they did that

[@vegasbaby3669]

Facts

[@Siansonea]

Remember, this is the era before Autotune. All of these women could really _sing._

[@toxicginger9936]

That's why so much of our music was leaps and bounds better than todays artists. You *had* to be able to sing. ... Except MiliVanilli. lol ... >_

[@Siansonea]

@@toxicginger9936 I honestly feel bad for Milli Vanilli. Rob and Fab were just as much victims of Frank Farian's predatory practices as anyone. And the people who created the music were good singers and musicians, they just weren't considered 'aesthetically marketable' enough, which has always been a problem in music. The Milli Vanilli solution was the 90s version of Autotune. Now pretty people sing whatever they can and pitch correction and Autotune churns out a product that can be sold. Real talk, a lot of those Milli Vanilli songs hold up, I think. I still think "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You" slaps.

[@ladyfatassii901]

Right

[@PaulaCollins-wc1hn]

People could sing then .. it wasn't all about how they looked

[@IMO-r4l]

Have you seen "Givin him something he can feel" Thanks another BANGER!💜

[@RP.123]

BEST female group of all time. 4 Lead singers! Other classics with the original 4 include Lies, Runaway Love, Don't Go, and Give It up Turn It Loose

[@xXxBeautifulChaosxXx]

Each one has a unique, beautiful voice. Best group of the 90s for sure! ❤

[@waimancheung3147]

Still remember En Vogue and Take six singing a cappella together at the Grammys in early 90s and it was amazing

[@Eowyn187]

Yes, what a freaking intro! Then after amazing harmonic vocals they break out a badass, thumping beat. And yeah, they're showing out! Oh where did it all go😆😫

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Terry did that on the acapella intro! See they're all amazing vocalists. The last song you reacted to had more of Maxine and Dawn having lead vocals, here it's Terry and Cindy.

[@michaelwiggan7437]

Their debut song that started out a great career .. also check out: "Give Him Something He Can Feel" a cover of the Aretha Franklin Classic from the 70's movie "Sparkle" ..and the music video was a tribute of a great Scene from the movie .

[@Petitema75]

After this video, every woman wanted a little black dress...aka an "En Vogue" dress!😂 They are so good!! I miss when we had actual singers...TALENT!! They were produced and put together by two guys Foster & McElroy.

[@sharonpreston4925]

I had 12 different ones!😂

[@peachsangria8704]

these ladies had the 90s by the balls. one of the best female groups ever.

[@janmalandra1899]

I wish that they had done the entirety of "Who's Loving You" acapella, TBH. My favorite cover of that song was done by Terrance Trent D'Arby. He really killed it.

[@U2hansolo]

Check out "Don't Walk Away" by Jade. Similar vibe, timeframe, girl group. The early 90s had that heavy New Jack Swing beat everywhere!

[@ericaking4026]

Music Excellent and beauty ❤️ these ladies set the bar very high and I love them💖💖💖

[@randychampion184]

Yes the song was big enough in dance clubs to reach number one on Billboards' Dance Club Play chart in 1990

[@brookehornback1896]

En Vogue baby!! Still doing their thing performing.Sound great beautiful as ever.

[@mrblackash]

Gotta love how you're surprised every time you do an En Vogue song. Lol. Gotta do their last 2 big hits. Giving Him Something He Can Feel, and Whatta Man with Salt N Pepa.

[@Cadeho3]

Don't Let Go (Love) and Whatever were really their last big hits.

[@lilyraiyne9225]

This is such a vibe! I always loved their intro and the beat of the song itself, sweet. Some R&B - Carl Thomas "I Wish", Maxwell "Ascension", Musiq "Half Crazy", Soul For Real "Candy Rain", Anything Brian McKnight...I have way too many lol

[@jadedonnaanderson]

💯

[@tottryship5608]

Love the uniqueness of their voices. Childhood memories for me with this one.

[@kirstinmcleod8729]

I love "Whatever" by En Vogue. It hasn't aged at all. The video is a work of art.

[@BruceJohnson-fo5ko]

This was there introduction to the world. Let you know whats coming!

[@nenelles-dancelikenobody]

Been waiting for you to discover this one. Knew you'd love it!!! ❤❤❤

[@brianclemmons2157]

They use to mix this with LL’s “Boomin System “ in the clubs

[@lakenadillard3075]

“The cars drive by with the booming system”….Good memories

[@topoisomerace]

I think the original Boomin System was changed because it was too similar. Both versions are great.

[@CondomsRoseCondoms]

there's an official "hip hop Remix" that contains LL Cool J's vocals saying "You know it's funky, funky, funky"

[@gggvb5979]

en vogue - giving him something he can feel

[@kathyjam2482]

Another great song.

[@vgordon596]

Ok, I hit thumbs up before I watched the reaction! 🙌🏾🙌🏾This video introduced us to the phenom En Vogue! Yes Sir! The acapella intro, BADASS!! FOUR LEAD SINGERS!!! AMAZING!! Enjoyed your reaction. Take care.🙂

[@mildredpierce4506]

I had the pleasure of seeing En Vogue live as they sung the star spangled banner a cappella at a Lakers game. They were amazing.

[@ricar5113]

Love this song! One of those "best songs ever"

[@melanielucas4155]

I remember when this came out. Loved the song!

[@Gabriel-sh3ms]

there aint no more smooth girl groups like this anymore

[@cflournoy1529]

No more smooth groups period.

[@Eowyn187]

@@cflournoy1529 ikr!!! Wassup with that?

[@Cre80s]

Yes there is. The mainstream music/media industry isn't the place to find them anymore. It’s not EASY to find them anymore, they don’t find YOU anymore. But they’re there, trying to be discovered independently. Search.

[@maryke1142]

Each girl was an equally talented singer: they took turns.

[@e.n.akasha9516]

with class & dressed!!! no sir ree....

[@jacquelinejohnson6447]

Next is Giving Him Something you Can Feel.❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎

[@angelahall332]

I told you the intro was🔥🔥🔥🔥. They just completely draw you in with their vocals and then the beat drops.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

What a throwback! Not my favorite kind of music, but they do it so well; gotta give respect.

[@famijher]

I still think you should listen to one of the best girl group collaborations, ever. Salt N' Pepa, with En Vogue, doing the song, "Whatta Man."

[@monicamar8616]

Let’s not forget “ whose loving you “ is actually Smokey Robinson not the great Jackson 5 but no worries ! Also you must do envogue “give him something he can feel “ you should also try out SWV if you haven’t already.

[@brapmanbrap5188]

Awesome tune by this amazing group just brilliant

[@stephenulmer3781]

Still love this song! 😁 I remember when this was popular we went to Six Flags here in California and there was a group of girls singing it in line for Colossus. Intro and all. Very nostalgic 😁

[@kittylemeu]

I remember practicing the dance with my friends after school in JH. Lol!

[@debbiea4786]

Yay!!! You did it 😍

[@dpid98]

One of the best intros ever! Another great En Vohue song that is often forgotten is "Just Can't Stay Away". I'm not sure if there's an actual video but the vocal performance is 🔥🔥🔥

[@naturally953]

That intro is 🔥Thanks for another great video!🙂

[@etc7070]

My best friend in elementary school introduced me to this song and music video (Video MusicBox on TV after school!). Loved En Vogue ever since.

[@marshascott4220]

This put them on the map, their first hit. My girls !!

[@libbykemp4837]

Yay ,!!! I have been waiting for you to react to this song for ages , my favourite en vogue song . Amazing vocalists

[@bigmike2464]

this has always been my Fav En Voge song; also the first one I ever heard from them. Cindy Herron was singing lead in this and her voice was always my Fav out of the group............That Bald Dancer with the trumpet is actually Djimon Hounsou, who has acted in MANY MANY Movies, including Fast 7 and Shazam

[@helenpeterson]

My favourite of theirs, perfection.

[@Kim-427]

This song was on the top of the charts. In my city they had it in heavy rotation on the radio stations,clubs and bars. Hell,You heard it bumping in cars on the streets. Lol It was the jam!

[@eleniprovia7667]

They are in a league of their own!

[@krystalrose4186]

YES!!! I've been waiting for you to get to this song!

[@manyelephants]

Great production on this beat. Always loved it. Then the vocals from a group of women that could properly sing!

[@aniolson1808]

SWV - Right Here... same same... You are gonna love it

[@1mimarin]

The ladies sing like angels

[@beckymellon8135]

Man I have heard this song in years ❤️ 😊

[@captainbryce1]

Two other amazing songs of theirs with amazing vocals "Giving Him Something He Can Feel", and "Don't Go".

[@1939lb]

killer track..this was my introduction to them..the ladies were super fine and had pipes for days.they didn't miss

[@vanesOnYT]

your channel gives me constant flashbacks :) I spend hours and hours in front of the TV watching those music videos back in the day

[@jeanmarie9797]

Love this group!

[@jessaca]

This song hits EVERYTIME!!

[@CALIFORNIASGV626]

En Vogue is one of the best women Group’s 🔥🔥

[@coffeetimewithdad1113]

1:37 Yelp I knew one of J's famous "hold up"s was about to cone out..:) hehe. J if you pop this song in your car, and turn it up, it will turn heads in the street. Lol it's that good.

[@buffysummers5080]

"Give it up, turn it loose" is in my opinion a very underrated song of theirs. They have a ton of great songs. I don't really ask for songs from you. But I really think you will enjoy this one.

[@Nonchalant_248]

This was how they were introduced to the world. They came out hard! and I loved them back then, still do but I wish they would settle their differences and Dawn and Maxine come back and they at least do one last concert tour.

[@djpoppy1]

Yeah En Vogue is sexy and classy. Their song “Give it up, Turn It Loose” is groovy too!

[@MsMadAboutMusic]

Another great reaction to another great song/group. You know we-your community of music lovers gonna recommend the best songs😄

[@TubeMySwag]

The hardest beat drop of the 90s! 🔥

[@GandlafTheWhite]

God damn fine as hell and awesome voices!!!

[@mistateearuba]

Same time, same type of vibe: The Family Stand - Ghetto Heaven

[@user-jy3ni2gf1o]

En. Vogue beautiful people. I met them many times.

[@anitashelton6093]

Hi J - have you tried any After 7? You should!

[@frenkli9815]

En vogue has a collab with salt n peppa called whatta man. You should check it out it’s nice

[@sabrinahunkin6147]

In New Zealand back then, this was always on the radio. I wasn’t old enough to go clubbing yet lol!

[@kelst75]

My first song with En Vogue. Went out and bought out the casette tape straight away

[@JoanRudith]

I believe this was their debut! So they had to display what they could do!!!

[@polyprinz]

They have the best harmonies, no lead singer. The most compete group made up of powerful female singers. They all take turns in the spotlight. React to: 1. Giving Him Something He Can Feel 2. Give it up turn it lose 3. Too Gone, Too Long 4. Whatever 5. Runaway Love

[@msanchizzle]

Certified jam! ALL of these ladies have the vocals 🥰 ...check out a live performance of this song too 👍🏾 Edited: I don't know the male equivalent (😂), but shout out to video vixen/model turned actor Djimon Hounsou 😉

[@damodeste]

This was their first hit and a staple in the clubs, radio and videos. On Saturdays you couldn't have gotten tru a morning without hearing this song at least 20-30 times. You should check out their other hits like "Don't Go" Lies Giving him something he can feel Please react 🙏 to Part of me if you really hear their vocal skills you won't regret it.

[@kaseysyoutube]

great reaction. try their song, Giving Him Something He Can Feel

[@jordanhayward2060]

Please react to 'Giving Him Something He Can Feel' by En Vogue

[@sillywhale]

Brings me back!!!!

[@scottvanhille5688]

"Free Your Mind" is my favorite from them!

[@bevcampbell9884]

Must hear Lisa Fischer (backup for Luther Vandross) "How Can I Ease the Pain".

[@patkelly8309]

Jay singing along at the end...

[@gail9299]

I know you will love this without even watching it first! 😁

[@martinmillar7137]

Quality nostalgia 😎

[@sassycc4148]

Time for 'Don't let go (Love)'. Another excellent En Vogue track

[@Marc-zi5cq]

He already reacted to that one.

[@frankrocha7090]

Jammmmm

[@lezliegeary9298]

Beautiful

[@mogznwaz]

SWV 'Right Here' is definitely one to check out. It samples 'Human Nature' by Michael Jackson

[@camrs125]

Destiny’s child could only wish to be as good as these girls…man I miss those days…such good music

[@Mercury6_]

They wrote a song for you…”Giving him something he can feel”

[@darnell49]

😂

[@rouguy1972]

Best female group ❤️