Global music icon Chaka Khan makes a triumphant return with her thirteenth studio album, Chakzilla, marking her first full-length effort in over seven years. Grounded in a vibrant fusion of funk, disco-pop, modern R&B, and soul, the 10-track project serves as an empowering celebration of self-love, freedom, and artistic longevity. Anchored by energetic lead singles like the roaring title track “Chakzilla,” the groove-heavy “Boogie’s in My Soul,” and the soulful “Curious Subject,” the record maintains a high-octane, dancefloor-ready momentum from start to finish. A curated lineup of star-powered guest collaborators elevates the dynamic tracklist, featuring rap legend Snoop Dogg on “Boogie’s in My Soul,” rock icon Lenny Kravitz on “Bring the Party,” and pop powerhouse Sia—who also serves as a primary co-writer across the project—on “Cool U Down”. The album’s production landscape is masterfully steered by acclaimed producer Greg Kurstin, who handles the musical arrangements for every song on the record. Together, Kurstin and Khan layer rich analog synths, driving basslines, horn flourishes, and crisp modern drum programming beneath her legendary, octave-defying vocal performances. Ultimately, Chakzilla stands as a joyful, larger-than-life body of work that reinforces Chaka Khan’s unassailable status as one of popular music’s most enduring and vocal powerhouses. You can support her and buy/stream her new album out, Today !!
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“Cool U Down (Feat. Sia)”
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