"Funky Divas" (1992): En Vogue - Era Review | Diva Discography {Part 2}

Welcome back to PART 2 of our En Vogue “Funky Divas” journey. In this episode, Angie (@poetrysoul3) and Steffi (@inn_mho) break down the era! 

Before we get into the meat of the episode, we read some of your listener feedback and talk about BEYONCE’S  imminent RENAISSANCE. Some controversial Beyoncé opinions are shared. Plus, our album predictions! 

Like in all our Diva Dailies episodes, we give context and explain where En Vogue was at during this point in their career and why they made this particular album. We then talk about their experience being the opening act for Luther Vandross (spoiler alert: DIVO DEMANDS) and also what led to the ultimate demise of the group’s original makeup. Of course, we get into our favorite music videos & live performances, and end the episode reflecting on the ultimate impact that En Vogue’s “Funky Divas” had in music and the girl group pantheon.

Again, this is part 2 of the conversation! So make sure you listen to part 1 where we discussed the album track by track.

We hope you enjoyed our En Vogue “Funky Divas” journey!

Album Info: 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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TIME STAMPS:

- Housekeeping (01:05)

- Listener Feedback (02:57)

- Beyoncé’s Renaissance + Predictions (08:34)

Era Breakdown (17:21)

- Pop Corn & Pop Stars (17:36)

- Spill the Technicolor Tea (35:11)

- Video Killed the Radio Star (47:43)

- The Mic Is On (58:13)

- But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (64:08)

- Show Me the Receipts (73:31)

- Impact/ Closing Thoughts (76:43)

- Preview Next Week’s Episode (81:15)