Chaka Khan earned her spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year, capping a remarkable five-decade career highlighted by her 10 Grammy Awards.
In celebration, Rhino is reissuing her solo albums with newly remastered sound by Bernie Grundman. The series begins with the record that started it all. “Chaka” will arrive March 22nd on CD and 1LP, with a special red-vinyl version available exclusively at Barnes & Noble.
The newly remastered “Chaka” is now available for pre-order below.
After recording a string of platinum albums as the lead singer of the influential funk band Rufus (“Tell Me Something Good” and “Sweet Thing”), Chaka embarked on her solo journey in 1978 with “Chaka.”
The reissue of “Chaka” includes a heartfelt note from Chaka Khan, expressing her gratitude for the people who helped her make the album, such as Ashford & Simpson, George Benson, Stevie Wonder, and Arif Mardin. “Together, we created career-defining moments with hits like ‘I’m Every Woman,’ as well as special songs like ‘Roll Me Through the Rushes’ and ‘Some Love.’ Now that the music has been beautifully remastered, I’m thrilled to share it with new generations. Each note carries a piece of my heart, and I hope it finds a special place in yours.”
The album continued the singer’s hot streak, achieving platinum status and establishing Chaka as a hitmaker in her own right with the anthemic first single, “I’m Every Woman.”
The song topped the R&B chart and crossed over to the pop chart, reaching #21 on the Hot 100 and Top 20 in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. It became one of her signature songs, earning her a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance.
Chaka Khan is one of the world’s most gifted and celebrated musicians, with a rich musical legacy and a 10-time Grammy Award-winner.
A songwriter, actor, author, philanthropist, entrepreneur and activist, Chaka Khan has influenced generations of recording artists. She has the rare ability to sing in seven music genres, including R&B, pop, rock, gospel, country, world music and classical. Affectionately known around the world as Chaka, she is revered by millions of fans as well as her peers for her timeless, classic and unmatched signature music style and ability.
Stay tuned for more Chaka Khan reissues coming later this year, including “Naughty” and “What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me.”
