M People is a British dance music group from Manchester, England, formed in 1990. The group consists of Mike Pickering, Paul Heard, and Heather Small, who provided powerful lead vocals. M People achieved significant commercial success in the 1990s with their unique blend of soul, funk, and house music, releasing hit singles such as “Moving On Up”, “One Night in Heaven”, and “Search for the Hero”. M People became one of the most popular dance acts of the decade, earning numerous awards, including a Mercury Music Prize and two BRIT Awards.