Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan · 1982
39 min · 8 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul
A vibrant blend of jazz, soul, and pop that showcases Chaka Khan's powerful and versatile vocal prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- uplifting energy for gatherings
- vibrant vocal showcases
- danceable rhythms for parties
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek introspective listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, 'Chaka Khan' was her fourth studio album, coming right after the commercial success of her 1978 solo debut 'Khan'. By this point in her career, Khan had established herself as a leading figure in R&B and funk, transitioning into a more polished sound while maintaining her roots in jazz and soul.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Stevie Wonder· Annie Lennox
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tearin’ It Up 6:42
- 2 Slow Dancin’ 5:25
- 3 Best in the West 4:03
- 4 Got to Be There 3:52
- 5 Be Bop Medley: Hot House / East of Suez (Come on Sailor) / Epistrophy (I Wanna Play) / Yardbird Suite / Con Alma / Giant Steps 5:25
- 6 Twisted 4:20
- 7 So Not to Worry 5:00
- 8 Pass It On (A Sure Thing) (Pasa Lo Esta Seguro) 5:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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