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Chaka Khan Defies Expectations With New Pop Dance Album
23 Sep
Summary
- Chaka Khan releases a surprising pop dance album, Chakzilla.
- The album features collaborations with Sia and producer Greg Kurstin.
- Khan, 73, embraces a new sound, diverging from her R&B roots.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chaka Khan has surprised fans with her latest release, Chakzilla. This new album leans into the "pop dance side," a notable shift from her acclaimed R&B and funk catalog.
Co-written primarily with Sia and Grammy-winning producer Greg Kurstin, Chakzilla is characterized by electronic elements. The title track's music video shows the 73-year-old icon in a playful, larger-than-life role, set to an electro-house beat.
Khan's career is multifaceted, extending beyond her hits with Rufus and solo R&B classics. She has explored jazz-fusion, vocalese, and even contributed to hip-hop's rise, notably with Melle Mel's "I Feel for You."
In contrast to her previous album, Hello Happiness, Chakzilla is filled with bright melodies and features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg and Lenny Kravitz. While the album explores tropical pop and dancefloor tracks, it notably omits her signature balladry.
Ultimately, Chakzilla stands as a bold artistic statement, subverting audience expectations. It may resonate particularly with newer fans of funk and R&B, encouraging them to discover Khan's extensive legacy.
