CD, стоящие на полке рядом : Pop (Woman Voice)      

Still very much an intrical part of Rufus, Chaka Khan set the charts on fire with her debut solo release. Her debut single was the blazin' "I'm Every Woman." Penned by Ashford & Simpson, Khan lit every lyric up with her tantalizing vocals. It topped the Billboard R&B charts at number one. "Life Is a Dance, " the second release, does not really compare to its predecessor as it does not retain the same electricity or punch line. It sealed the Top 40. The sentimental ballad "Roll Me Through the Rushes" is poetically engaging, but it was never a release. It has become a mainstay of radio just as "Some Love, " which is a rather gritty mid-tempo number with a striking string and horn arrangement. Although Khan had much credibility from her association with Rufus, this album no doubt demonstrated that the dynamic vocalist could hold her own ground, alone. The production work of acclaimed producer Arif Mardin must also be commended. — Craig Lytle