In a time when Disney-clean boy bands and girl groups dominated the music scene, these ladies brought a dose of urban realism to the
charts.No. 1 hits, including the group’s ever-popular anthem, “Waterfalls.” A blend of funk, hip-hop and R&B, the song’s socially conscious lyrics (ultimately, the song is a reflection on violence and AIDS) displayed the trio’s versatility and intelligence, giving them a worldly edge over other cotton candy female pop group competitors.