Life Is a Dance: The Remix Project
Chaka Khan · 1989
73 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of dance beats and soulful vocals, reimagining classic tracks for the late 80s club scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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Life Is a Dance (David Morales remix) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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I'm Every Woman — This remix revitalizes Khan's classic hit with a fresh beat while retaining its empowering message, making it a staple in both her discography and dance clubs.
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Ain’t Nobody — The remix by Frankie Knuckles enhances this timeless track's groove, showcasing its enduring appeal and making it a favorite among DJs and listeners alike.
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Life Is a Dance — The David Morales remix transforms the original into an upbeat anthem that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of dance music in the late 80s.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album effectively showcases remixes that blend Chaka Khan's classic hits with late '80s dance elements.
What we noticed
- Each track is a remix of a previous hit, maintaining the original melodies while introducing new dance beats and production techniques.
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks designed to keep listeners moving on the dance floor.
- Several remixes incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for dynamic transitions between vocal and non-vocal segments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- prefer quiet, introspective moments
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — It reimagines classic tracks with a focus on dance remixes, differing from her previous sound.
- Career context
- By 1989, Chaka Khan was already a well-established artist, known for her powerful voice and hits in the funk and R&B genres. 'Life Is a Dance: The Remix Project' came after her successful album 'I Feel for You' (1984) and represented her embrace of the burgeoning remix culture, highlighting her versatility in adapting to contemporary dance music trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Stevie Wonder· Annie Lennox
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I'm Every Woman
The shift from personal affirmation to collective empowerment emphasizes unity among women.
Tracklist
- 1 Life Is a Dance (David Morales remix) Start here 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
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