When I was growing up, I thought that Chaka Khan was like this B-girl who made music that people liked to break dance to. Little did I know that she was historically one of the greatest female soul singers of all time, and originally in the group Rufus. Why did I think that? Because of this song.
Chaka-chaka-chaka-khan.
Chaka-chaka-chaka-khan.
- I thought Turbo and Ozone were supposed to be in every Chaka Khan video.
- I feel for you Chaka … I think I love you too Chaka.
- That white dude was gettin’ down.
- I’ve always wondered why she stood next to a half gated fence throughout.
- I saw just a tiny bit of the Re-Run dance. Word to Fred Berry. RIP.
- Did they just moonwalk off that ramp?
- I like the scarves deal, but Turbo has to dance with a broom again.
- I always liked it when Fingertips Part 2 all of a sudden came out of nowhere in this song.
- How many takes until Chaka got the scratchin’ part right?
- Turbo should’ve been a bigger star than he was.
I believe Prince wrote this, and I’ve heard that Stevie actually played on this record, but I’m not sure. I think I also heard that Grandmaster Melle Mel was on the record as well (I’m not hip hop enough to know what he even looks like, sad to say). Mike, you need to help me out here.
She actually has a new album out called Funk This.
