What makes Shout It Out by Patrice Rushen notable?

Shout It Out is significant for its innovative fusion of jazz, funk, and soul elements, which contributed to Rushen's growing reputation in the music industry. The album features tracks that received airplay on R&B charts, helping to pave the way for her later commercial success in the 1980s. Released on February 1, 1977, Shout It Out marked Patrice Rushen's third studio album, following her breakthrough with her earlier works. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a formidable force in the jazz and soul genres, showcasing her skills not just as a performer but also as a songwriter and producer.

Who is Shout It Out for?

Shout It Out works well if you're into steady grooves for dancing, reflective moments between tracks and uplifting themes of freedom.

How many songs are on Shout It Out?

Shout It Out has 8 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Shout It Out

Patrice Rushen · 1977

40 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and soul, featuring rich grooves and Patrice's distinctive keyboard virtuosity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Shout It Out — The title track exemplifies Rushen’s unique ability to blend catchy hooks with intricate musicianship, making it an anthem of empowerment.
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Let Your Heart Be Free — This song showcases Rushen's soulful vocal delivery alongside sophisticated arrangements, encapsulating the album's uplifting spirit.
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Let There Be Funk — This track stands out for its infectious rhythm and celebration of funk culture, highlighting Rushen's versatility as both a musician and composer.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends jazz fusion with soul, featuring strong compositions and skilled performances but lacks a cohesive narrative.

What we noticed

The album features extended instrumental sections, with several tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for improvisation and exploration.
Each track showcases a prominent keyboard melody, often accompanied by intricate bass lines and rhythmic drumming that drive the groove.
The arrangement includes layered harmonies and call-and-response patterns between instruments, creating a dynamic interplay throughout the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

steady grooves for dancing
reflective moments between tracks
uplifting themes of freedom
consistent energy throughout album

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on February 1, 1977, Shout It Out marked Patrice Rushen's third studio album, following her breakthrough with her earlier works. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a formidable force in the jazz and soul genres, showcasing her skills not just as a performer but also as a songwriter and producer.
Stylistic neighbors: George Duke· Chaka Khan· Herbie Hancock