Where My Girls At?: R&B Girl Groups You Forgot About

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We always talk about the slew of nostalgic boy bands and groups, but we never talk about the girls…

There was something magical about the girl group era of the 90s and early 2000s. Labels were still investing in artist development, videos stayed on rotation for weeks, and every crew had their own style. Some groups dropped timeless singles that still get love at the clubs, while others faded before getting some shine.

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These weren’t just singers, they were whole personalities. You could tell who the lead was before they even hit the hook. And the fashions? It used to be a masterclass on “one band, one sound” outfits with just enough individuality to stand out.

But as the music scene shifted, a lot of these groups got lost in the shuffle. Maybe their label folded. Maybe the sound changed. Sometimes there was internal conflict amongst the girls. Maybe the public just wasn’t ready for what they were bringing. Still, their records sit in glove boxes and old CD collections waiting to be played again.

We all remember TLC, Xscape, SWV, and Blaque… but what about these girls? Let’s take a trip down memory lane…