Life Is a Dance: The Remix Project cover

Life Is a Dance: The Remix Project

Chaka Khan · 1989

73 min · 11 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

A vibrant fusion of funk and dance, reimagined through the lens of iconic remix producers.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic dance journey for parties
  • wave-like pacing encourages movement
  • vibrant remixes for high energy
  • for late-night celebrations

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, introspective moments
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Life Is a Dance: The Remix Project' in 1989, Chaka Khan was enjoying a resurgence in popularity after her 1984 album 'I Feel for You,' which had introduced her to a new generation. This remix compilation showcased her classic hits reinterpreted by leading dance music producers, marking a significant moment as she embraced the emerging house and dance music scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Aretha Franklin· Stevie Wonder· Annie Lennox

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Life Is a Dance (David Morales remix) 6:25
  • 2 I Know You, I Live You (Tony Humphries remix) 7:47
  • 3 This Is My Night (Marley Marl remix) 5:07
  • 4 Eye to Eye (Paul Simpson remix) 8:26
  • 5 Slow Dancin' (Eric Sadler & Hank Shocklee remix) 5:38
  • 6 Fate (David Shaw & Winston Jones remix) 5:31
  • 7 I'm Every Woman (remix version by Dancin' Danny D) 8:22
  • 8 One Million Kisses (David Shaw & Winston Jones remix) 5:54
  • 9 Ain’t Nobody (LP remix version by Frankie Knuckles) 4:24
  • 10 Clouds (C+C remix) 7:37
  • 11 I Feel for You (Paul Simpson remix) 8:38

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata