Happy birthday, Chaka!! My Queen of Soul is 60 and we’re looking at some of her most underrated jams.
Posts tagged "Chaka Khan"
Chaka Khan Takes ’em to Church (And the Dance Floor) with “It’s Not Over”
The queen, Chaka Khan, is back.
The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “I’m Every Woman”
Blerd & Dr. Gonzo are back, with a spirited debate over whether Whitney Houston or Chaka Khan owns the title of “every woman.”
Spin Cycle: “My Life 2: The Journey Continues” by Mary J. Blige
Is “My Life 2” a worthy successor to Mary J. Blige’s breakthrough 1994 album? Read Blerd’s review and find out.
The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “You Belong To Me”
Why are there less than six degrees of separation between Michael McDonald and Jennifer Lopez? Find out in this week’s Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo!
Blerditorial: Who is the Real Queen of Soul?
You can’t mention Aretha Franklin without hearing the term “Queen of Soul”. It’s a term bestowed upon her by fans and peers alike and it has stuck to the point that she believes her own press. Much as I love Aretha, though (and I really do), I don’t know that she is far and away the undisputed Queen. I’m certainly not gonna throw anyone obscure into the conversation. Diana Ross is more of a pop vocalist than a soul vocalist, […]
Blerd’s Notes: A Guide to the Music of Prince (Part V)
Prince spent most of the late nineties and early oughts making uninspired music and bouncing from label to label. Part 5 of Prince’s “Blerd’s Notes” takes a look at some of the more disappointing entries in his catalog.