30 Facts About Dawn Robinson

In 2002, Robinson released her first solo album Dawn, which produced the single "Envious".

In 2005, Dawn Robinson rejoined En Vogue for a tour, but departed from the group before they could record another album.

In 2009, Dawn Robinson briefly returned to En Vogue again for their 20th Anniversary Tour.

Over her career, Dawn Robinson has sold a combined total of over 11 million records as a member of En Vogue, Lucy Pearl and a solo artist.

Shortly thereafter, Dawn Robinson began recording music in the studio, traveling from New London to Massachusetts.

For high school, Dawn Robinson first attended Oakland High School and later graduated from San Leandro High School in 1984.

Dawn Robinson later attended the Institute of Cosmetology in Oakland.

Dawn Robinson was one of four women selected to become part of the group, which became En Vogue.

In 1996, En Vogue recorded "Don't Let Go ", with Dawn Robinson singing lead vocals.

In March 1997, as the album was nearing completion, Dawn Robinson chose to leave the group and sign with Dr Dre's label Aftermath after difficult contractual negotiations reached a stalemate.

Later in 1997, Dawn Robinson contributed to The Firm on their song "Firm Biz" which sampled Teena Marie's single "Square Biz".

In 1999, Dawn Robinson appeared in and recorded the jazz classic "Drop Me Off in Harlem" for the movie Life.

Shortly after the release of their second single, Dawn Robinson left the group due to the lack of fair compensation within the group.

In January 2002, after leaving Aftermath, Robinson released a solo album titled Dawn, on "Q Records", a division of QVC and Atlantic Records.

In 2005, after an eight-year absence, Dawn Robinson reunited En Vogue.

Later in 2008, Dawn Robinson reunited with En Vogue and performed at the 2008 BET Awards along with Alicia Keys, SWV, and TLC.

In 2009, Dawn Robinson joined En Vogue for their "20th Anniversary Tour".

Negotiations for the album release resulted in Dawn Robinson leaving En Vogue.

Dawn Robinson participated as a witness in the trial but ultimately stated that she was not directly involved in the dispute, as she had surrendered her rights to use the name herself when she departed from the LLC years earlier.

The reunion, which Dawn Robinson did not participate in, was filmed in August 2013, with Wendy Williams as the host.

Dawn Robinson turned down her option and did not appear in the second season of the show.

In November 2014, on TMZ Live, Dawn Robinson threatened to sue Lifetime if it did not change its marketing which falsely claimed the four original members were involved in An En Vogue Christmas, a movie with only two original En Vogue members and Rhona Bennett.

In 2017, Dawn Robinson told Hollywood correspondent Noreen Lanie she is working on a new album.

In October 2019, Dawn Robinson reunited with En Vogue for an on-stage performance to salute music industry executive Sylvia Rhone at the City of Hope Gala 2019.

Dawn Robinson's lowest note was recorded on the song "Don't Let Go " wherein she sang an E3.

Dawn Robinson's highest note was recorded on "Part of Me" from their Born to Sing album, whereas she sang a C6 note in harmony.

Dawn Robinson alternated first soprano with Cindy Herron in most of their harmonizing except on Born to Sing when Terry Ellis sang almost all of the higher notes in their harmony including "Hold On".

Dawn Robinson was known as the singer with the rock voice in the group, with a raspy, smooth-as-glass sound.

Dawn Robinson was married to Andre "Dre" Allen from 2003 until 2010.

In March 2025, Dawn Robinson revealed she had been living out of her car since 2022.