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What do you get when one of the most powerful voices in music teams up with a pioneering funk band? Pure magic — and a few behind-the-scenes twists. 🎤✨ This week on It’s The Groove, we’re diving into the rise of Chaka Khan and Rufus — from their earliest days to the success of classics like “Tell Me Something Good” and “Ain’t Nobody.”

Love funk, soul, and juicy music stories? Tap the link, hit play, and groove with us! 🎧
youtu.be/vnk_Sb7XaEk

Ever wonder what if Michael Jackson sang “Ain’t Nobody”? In this It’s The Groove Podcast teaser, we dive into the genre-bending genius of Rufus, how they shaped R&B and hip hop, and a Thriller-era connection between MJ, Quincy Jones, and keyboardist Hawk Wolinski! 🎹🔥

🎧 Rufus blended funk, soul, and jazz into a sound that changed music!. Catch this sneak peek and get ready: our full episode drops March 28, 2025.

I have loved this Rufus classic since childhood, and it’s not just about the groove. The lyrics paint a picture of a Hollywood dreamer realizing success isn’t all it seems. Even as a kid I knew—Tinseltown isn’t always gold and glitter!

🎧 Watch the teaser now, and don’t miss the full episode on 3/28/25!

👇 What’s YOUR favorite Rufus song? Drop it in the comments!

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"I'm Every Woman" is a song by American singer #ChakaKhan, released in September 1978 by #WarnerBros as her debut solo single from her first album, Chaka (1978). It was Khan's first hit outside her recordings with the #funk band #Rufus. "#ImEveryWoman" was produced by #ArifMardin and written by the successful songwriting team #NickolasAshfordAndValerieSimpson. The single established Chaka's career outside the group Rufus.
youtube.com/watch?v=gwKu7A7Fxsw

"I'm Every Woman" is a song by American singer #ChakaKhan, released in September 1978 by #WarnerBros as her debut solo single from her first album, Chaka (1978). It was Khan's first hit outside her recordings with the #funk band #Rufus. "#ImEveryWoman" was produced by #ArifMardin and written by the successful songwriting team #NickolasAshfordAndValerieSimpson. The single established Chaka's career outside the group Rufus.
youtube.com/watch?v=gwKu7A7Fxsw

"I'm Every Woman" is a song by American singer #ChakaKhan, released in September 1978 by #WarnerBros as her debut solo single from her first album, Chaka (1978). It was Khan's first hit outside her recordings with the #funk band #Rufus. "#ImEveryWoman" was produced by #ArifMardin and written by the successful songwriting team #NickolasAshfordAndValerieSimpson. The single established Chaka's career outside the group Rufus.
youtube.com/watch?v=H7_sqdkaAfo