Album of the Day

Chaka Khan's tenure in Rufus left little doubt among funk fans that she was a talent to watch, and such solo releases as the Warner Bros. collection What Cha' Gonna Do For Me were further cause for celebration. Arif Mardin's production fits the performer like a glove as does the material, from a propulsive take on The Beatles' “We Can Work It Out” to the R&B No.1 hit title track to jazz standard “And the Melody Still Lingers On (Night in Tunisia),” which features instrumental work by Herbie Hancock and Dizzy Gillespie. Released in 1981, the Gold-certified What Cha' Gonna Do For Me still does wonders for anyone who loves sophisticated '80s soul.