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Chaka Khan is one of music’s most enduring voices, and after decades of hits, fans are still excitedly celebrating her earlier releases.
On social media, the icon’s Instagram account marked 43 years since her fourth, self-titled studio album came out. “Released on this date in 1982, Chaka’s fourth solo album, CHAKA KHAN,” the caption read.
Pointing out some of the project’s standout tracks, it continued, noting, “It featured the singles ‘Got To Be There’ (a remake of the Michael Jackson classic, peaking at #5 on the Billboard R&B Chart and #67 on the Hot 100) and ‘Tearin’ It Up’, which reached #48 on the Billboard R&B Chart.”
“The track ‘Be Bop Medley’ would go on to earn Chaka a GRAMMY for Best Vocal Arrangement For Two Or More Voices. The album peaked at #5 on the Billboard Black Albums Chart and at #52 on the Pop Albums Chart,” the social media upload added of the project’s success.
In the comments section, fans dropped their favorites from the album, with a few reading, “Twisted!!!!” “Tearin It Up, So Not To Worry, and Twisted! 🗣️,” and “🔥Be Bop Medley!🔥”
Another person proclaimed it is “Quite possibly one of the best albums of the 80s. Twisted is such a dark, rock driven song. Everything about this album is just amazing.”
“The whole album is a musical masterpiece and delectable treasure that truly showcases her tremendous vocal power, incredible range and eclectic versatility. This offering is pure 🔥!!! 👌🏽 💯 😘,” someone else wrote.
A separate social media user echoed those sentiments, adding, “this in my top 3 of Chaka recordings.
I still have my original 45. I play it to death to this day.”
Meanwhile, some focused on Chaka’s timeless vocal prowess, with one gushing, “Chaka’s voice is truly 1 of 1! It’s so distinctive like fire and ice. I remember when this was on the radio constantly. Beautiful!! ❤️”
Chaka Khan’s rise began in the early 1970s when she became the powerhouse vocalist for Rufus, a funk band that quickly gained national attention. Her signature blend of soul, funk, and rock—paired with her undeniable stage presence—helped propel the group to mainstream success.
Hits like “Tell Me Something Good,” written by Stevie Wonder, earned them a Grammy and cemented Khan as a breakout star. By the mid-1970s, her fiery vocals and magnetic persona had already positioned her as one of the most compelling young artists in R&B, leading her naturally toward a flourishing solo career.
By the time she released her fourth solo album, the self-titled Chaka Khan, in 1982, she was already widely recognized as a musical force. The album reflected her continued evolution, blending R&B, funk, and dance elements with her signature vocal power.
It delivered standout tracks—most notably “Got to Be There”—and showcased her ability to innovate while staying true to the soulful foundations that made her famous. The record helped solidify Khan’s identity outside of Rufus and further established her as an enduring icon in her own right.
