Album of the Day

After a successful run with legendary funk outfit, Rufus, Chaka Khan signed with Warner Bros. to launch her solo career with 1978's CHAKA; two years later she was back with second solo album, NAUGHTY. Re-teaming with producer Arif Mardin, the vocalist sounds even more assured and adventurous on the 1980 collection, which was cut at New York's Atlantic Studios with such instrumental aces as bassist Anthony Jackson and Average White Band guitarist Hamish Stuart and in support - not to mention backing vocalists including future superstars Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross. Highlights include club favorite “Clouds” (one of two Ashford & Simpson-penned songs here), “Too Much Love” and hit single “Papillon (a.k.a. Hot Butterfly).” NAUGHTY delivers all the funk, soul and R&B any fan could ask for.