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Chaka Khan

Ebony, Oct, 2007 by Shirley Henderson

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Back in the day, a true diva could easily cover several music genres--all without missing a beat or mussing her big hair.

Funk This is the latest CD from the legendary artist Chaka Khan, and it gives her fans from the '70s and up to the millennium something to groove on. Listening to new tracks such as "Back in the Day" and "Will You Love Me?" inspire some to think back to first loves and bell-bottom In places, Funk This reminds listeners of Chaka Khan's Rufus days, especially the cut "Pack' d My Bags" and "You Got the Love"--hits from the group's heyday. Produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, this is Khan's first studio album in 10 years.

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Thank goodness the wait is over. Khan belts out social injustices on Prince's "Sign 'O' the Times," and creates a moody groove on the well-produced "Will You Love Me?"

"Disrespectful" is the hip, hard blending of two of R&B's greatest voices--Khan and Mary J. Bilge. Similarly, the songstress and Michael McDonald harmonize (old-school style) on "You Belong to Me," and "Superlife" takes Khan's voice and personal journey and puts them against funky guitar and drums. The entire CD attests to the artist's staying power and apparent influence on many younger female artists, including Blige, Erykah Badu and Ledisi.

Chaka Khan

Ebony, Oct, 2007 by Shirley Henderson

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