Chaka Khan
Biography
Best known in the mainstream for her superb 1984 cover of Prince's "I Feel for You," R&B singer Chaka Khan enjoyed solo success as well as popularity as a member of the group Rufus. Born Yvette Marie Stevens in Great Lakes, IL, on March 23, 1953, she was raised on Chicago's South Side, and at the age of 11 formed her first group, the Crystalettes. While still in high school, she joined the Afro-Arts Theater, a group which toured with Motown great Mary Wells; a few years later, she adopted the African name Chaka Khan while working on the Black Panthers' breakfast program. After quitting high school in 1969, Khan joined the group Lyfe, soon exiting to join another dance band, the Babysitters; neither was on the fast track to success, but her fortunes changed when she teamed with ex-American Breed member Kevin Murphy and André Fisher to form Rufus. . Best known in the mainstream for her superb 1984 cover of Prince's "I Feel for You," R&B singer Chaka Khan enjoyed solo success as well as popularity as a member of the group Rufus. Born Yvette Marie Stevens in Great Lakes, IL, on March 23, 1953, she was raised on Chicago's South Side, and at the age of 11 formed her first group, the Crystalettes. While still in high school, she joined the Afro-Arts Theater, a group which toured with Motown great Mary Wells; a few years later, she adopted the African name Chaka Khan while working on the Black Panthers' breakfast program. After quitting high school in 1969, Khan joined the group Lyfe, soon exiting to join another dance band, the Babysitters; neither was on the fast track to success, but her fortunes changed when she teamed with ex-American Breed member Kevin Murphy and André Fisher to form Rufus.
Top Albums |
1. The Very Bes..
| 2. Epiphany: Th..
| 3. Funk This
| 4. Rufus Featur..
| 5. I Feel for Y..
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6. Ask Rufus (f..
| 7. Rufusized (f..
| 8. Rags to Rufu..
| 9. Rhino Hi-Fiv..
| 10. Greatest Hit..
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11. Street Playe..
| 12. Stompin' At ..
| 13. Masterjam
| 14. What Cha' Go..
| 15. One Classic ..
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16. Life Is a Da..
| 17. Will You Lov..
| 18. The Woman I ..
| 19. Destiny
| 20. C.K.
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
1. | Ain't Nobody | Epiphany: The Best of Chaka.. | 4:41 | $1.29 | |
2. | Tell Me Something Good (feat. Chaka .. | Very Best of Rufus (Featuri.. | 4:40 | $1.29 | |
3. | I Feel for You | I Feel for You | 5:43 | $1.29 | |
4. | Through the Fire | I Feel for You | 4:46 | $1.29 | |
5. | Sweet Thing (feat. Chaka Khan) | Very Best of Rufus (Featuri.. | 3:20 | $1.29 | |
6. | I'm Every Woman | Rhino Hi-Five: Chaka Khan -.. | 4:03 | $1.29 | |
7. | I Feel for You | Epiphany: The Best of Chaka.. | 5:43 | $1.29 | |
8. | Do You Love What You Feel (feat. Cha.. | Very Best of Rufus (Featuri.. | 4:30 | $1.29 | |
9. | Through the Fire | Epiphany: The Best of Chaka.. | 4:46 | $1.29 | |
10. | Everyday (Family Reunion) | Madea's Family Reunion .. | 4:48 | $0.99 | |
11. | You Got the Love (feat. Chaka Khan) | Very Best of Rufus (Featuri.. | 4:45 | $1.29 | |
12. | What Cha' Gonna Do for Me | Epiphany: The Best of Chaka.. | 3:53 | $1.29 | |
13. | Papillon (aka Hot Butterfly) | Epiphany: The Best of Chaka.. | 4:07 | $1.29 | |
14. | Angel | Funk This | 4:25 | $0.99 | |
15. | Keep Your Head Up | Madea's Family Reunion .. | 4:34 | $1.29 | |
16. | Tell Me Something Good (with Longer .. | Epiphany: The Best of Chaka.. | 3:35 | $0.99 | |
17. | Got to Be There | Rhino Hi-Five: Chaka Khan -.. | 3:50 | $0.99 | |
18. | Stay (feat. Chaka Khan) | Very Best of Rufus (Featuri.. | 5:42 | $1.29 | |
19. | Ain't Nobody | Ain't Nobody / Sweet Th.. | 4:05 | $1.29 | |
20. | Never Miss the Water | Epiphany: The Best of Chaka.. | 4:46 | $0.99 | |
21. | I'm Every Woman | Epiphany: The Best of Chaka.. | 4:03 | $1.29 | |
22. | Stuff Like That | Q's Jook Joint | 5:45 | $0.99 | |
23. | It's Not Over (feat. LeCrae) | It's Not Over (feat. Le.. | 3:35 | $0.99 | |
24. | Tell Me Something Good (Single Versi.. | Soul Train 25th Anniversary.. | 3:30 | $1.29 | |
25. | Through the Fire | Maximum Slow Jams | 4:43 | $0.99 | |
Top Music Videos |
1. Ain't Nobody
| 2. Love You All ...
| 3. Angel
| 4. Will You Love...
| 5. Through The F...
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6. I Feel For Yo...
| 7. I'm Every Wom...
| 8. Sweet Thing
| 9. Tell Me Somet...
| 10. Alive (feat. ...
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