This is Chaka Khan appreciation. Without Chaka, we might never have heard of the (still-underrated) Rufus. We wouldโve never had Kanyeโs โThrough The Wire.โ We wouldโve just missed so much. Whether you call here Yvette Marie Stevens (her birth name) or Chaka Adunne Aduffe Hodarhi Karifi (adding the Khan after marriage), the name she received when she became a member of the Black Panther Party and friends with Fred Hampton, youโd have to acknowledge that lovers of music owe her so much. 11 solo albums. Another 11 with Rufus. A career that spans more than 42 years. 10 Grammy Awards. 22 Grammy Nominations. When you look at this pictures, know that youโre looking at greatness. I mean, even after all that, sheโs so bad that a 60-plus-year-old Chaka Khan looks like a lot like a 31 year old Nicki Minaj. (Youโve been told: it donโt crack.)ย Her beauty, her hair, the face, the energy, the presenceโthese things would define a mere mortal. But Chaka is no mere mortal: she is every woman, and her musical and artistic accomplishments are so great that even her beauty cannot distract you from her talent for long. Sheโs been quoted as saying, โIโve always struggled so much just to appreciate myself.โ That one quote explains so much. But ChakaโYvetteโ and this is no substitute, but you should know: we appreciate you, for who you are and what youโve done. Let me tell you something good: you are one of the best ever to do it. Chicago stand up. Everybody stand up.
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