At the time of its release , '' Funky Divas '' received a mixed reception from music critics , 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 1994 Soul Train Music Awards
1994 Soul Train Music Awards
1994 Soul Train Music Awards
Funky Divas