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Funky Divas is the second studio album by American recording group En Vogue, released by Atlantic Records division East West on March 24, 1992 in the United States. Conceived after the success of their Grammy Award–nominated debut album Born to Sing (1990), En Vogue reteamed with their founders Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy to work on the entire album. As with Born to Sing, the pair borrowed from contemporary R&B, new jack swing, and hip hop, while also incorporating classic soul, blues and doo-wop elements, particularly on its on two Sparkle cover versions, as well as, in the case of "Free Your Mind," heavy metal sounds.

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  • Funky Divas is the second studio album by American recording group En Vogue, released by Atlantic Records division East West on March 24, 1992 in the United States. Conceived after the success of their Grammy Award–nominated debut album Born to Sing (1990), En Vogue reteamed with their founders Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy to work on the entire album. As with Born to Sing, the pair borrowed from contemporary R&B, new jack swing, and hip hop, while also incorporating classic soul, blues and doo-wop elements, particularly on its on two Sparkle cover versions, as well as, in the case of "Free Your Mind," heavy metal sounds. But has since earned retrospective acclaim and recognition from musicians, and producers. Praised for En Vogue's vocal work and the production's definitive character, it is often cited to have paved the way for other female bands such as TLC and Destiny's Child who would emerge in the following years. The album became the quartet's second album to earn a Grammy Award nomination in the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals category, while winning the American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album and the Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year at the 1993 Soul Train Music Awards. Funky Divas debuted at number one on the US Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, and at number eight on the Billboard 200, while peaking at number four on the UK Albums Chart. It reached triple platinum status in the US, where it sold 3.5 million copies, becoming the seventh highest-selling R&B albums of the year as well as En Vogue's biggest-selling album to date. The album spawned five singles, including "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)", Aretha Franklin cover "Giving Him Something He Can Feel", "Free Your Mind", "Give It Up, Turn It Loose," and "Love Don't Love You." (en)
  • 《Funky Divas》는 1992년 3월 24일에 발매된 엔 보그의 음반이다. (ko)
  • Funky Divas è il secondo album in studio del gruppo statunitense En Vogue, pubblicato nel marzo del 1992 e prodotto da Thomas McElroy e Denzil Foster. L'album si è rivelato un grande successo, superiore a quello dell'album precedente, essendo riuscito a ottenere la certificazione di tre dischi di platino dalla RIAA in un solo anno. Inoltre i quattro singoli estratti dall'album sono tutti entrati nella top20 della classifica statunitense. L'album ha ottenuto anche un buon successo di critica e numerosi riconoscimenti tra i premi musicali più importanti, tra cui un American Music Award e un Soul Train Music Award. Il disco è stato nominato anche ai Grammy Awards del 1993 come Miglior Album R&B. Funky Divas è stato inserito in diverse classifiche curate da riviste del settore, riguardanti i migliori album degli anni 1990, tra cui quella di Rolling Stone. (it)
  • Funky Divas é o segundo álbum de estúdio do grupo vocal feminino americano En Vogue, lançado em 24 de março de 1992. É o álbum de maior sucesso do grupo, tendo vendido mais de 5 milhões de cópias em todo o mundo. (pt)
  • Funky Divas är En Vogues andra studioalbum, utgivet den 24 mars 1992. Det såldes i fler än fem miljoner exemplar världen över. (sv)
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  • 《Funky Divas》는 1992년 3월 24일에 발매된 엔 보그의 음반이다. (ko)
  • Funky Divas é o segundo álbum de estúdio do grupo vocal feminino americano En Vogue, lançado em 24 de março de 1992. É o álbum de maior sucesso do grupo, tendo vendido mais de 5 milhões de cópias em todo o mundo. (pt)
  • Funky Divas är En Vogues andra studioalbum, utgivet den 24 mars 1992. Det såldes i fler än fem miljoner exemplar världen över. (sv)
  • Funky Divas is the second studio album by American recording group En Vogue, released by Atlantic Records division East West on March 24, 1992 in the United States. Conceived after the success of their Grammy Award–nominated debut album Born to Sing (1990), En Vogue reteamed with their founders Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy to work on the entire album. As with Born to Sing, the pair borrowed from contemporary R&B, new jack swing, and hip hop, while also incorporating classic soul, blues and doo-wop elements, particularly on its on two Sparkle cover versions, as well as, in the case of "Free Your Mind," heavy metal sounds. (en)
  • Funky Divas è il secondo album in studio del gruppo statunitense En Vogue, pubblicato nel marzo del 1992 e prodotto da Thomas McElroy e Denzil Foster. L'album si è rivelato un grande successo, superiore a quello dell'album precedente, essendo riuscito a ottenere la certificazione di tre dischi di platino dalla RIAA in un solo anno. Inoltre i quattro singoli estratti dall'album sono tutti entrati nella top20 della classifica statunitense. L'album ha ottenuto anche un buon successo di critica e numerosi riconoscimenti tra i premi musicali più importanti, tra cui un American Music Award e un Soul Train Music Award. Il disco è stato nominato anche ai Grammy Awards del 1993 come Miglior Album R&B. Funky Divas è stato inserito in diverse classifiche curate da riviste del settore, riguardanti i m (it)
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