Chakzilla
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| Released | September 18, 2026 | |||
| Recorded | 2024—2026 | |||
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| Length | 33:40 | |||
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| Producer | Greg Kurstin | |||
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Chakzilla is the thirteenth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Chaka Khan, released on September 18, 2026. The album was preceded by three singles: "Chakzilla", "Boogie's in My Soul", and "Curious Subject".
Background and release
[edit]Chakzilla was first teased with the simultaneous release of a single and music video for the title track, "Chakzilla", produced by Greg Kurstin and released on May 7, 2026.[1][2] A second single and video, "Boogie's in My Soul" featuring rapper Snoop Dogg followed on June 19,[3] along with an announcement of the release date of the album, track list, and confirmed collaborations. Khan confirmed in early 2025 that she was recording with Australian singer-songwriter Sia.[4] Khan referred to her affectionately as her "goddaughter".[5] Prior to this, they performed together at her 2023 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[6]
Khan said of the work: "This album is about joy. It's about freedom. It's about loving yourself, loving each other, and finding your power no matter where you are in life. I've lived a lot of life since my last record, and I wanted these songs to celebrate that. This music is about being human, feelin' good, and stepping into our power."[7]
Leading up to the album's release Khan launched multiple performances on the YouTube platform Colors. Khan began with a well received July performance of "Through the Fire", [8] and in late August, debuted her third single "Curious Subject" on the platform, releasing both Colors performances as digital singles.[9]
Critical reception
[edit]In a review by The Arts Desk, Joe Muggs gave the album three out of five stars, describing Khan as "radiating presence and musicality" while praising the album's songs and beats, but criticised the overly modern take on disco, saying "hearing an originator interfaced with a hyper-real post-post-post-disco simulation is strange".[10]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Yvette Stevens, Sia Furler and Greg Kurstin, except "Boogie's in My Soul" (written with Calvin Broadus Jr.) and "Bring the Party" (written with Chris Braide).[11]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Chakzilla" | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Boogie's in My Soul" (featuring Snoop Dogg) | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Curious Subject" | 3:54 |
| 4. | "Cool You Down" (featuring Sia) | 3:30 |
| 5. | "I Know You Can" | 2:53 |
| 6. | "Bring the Party" (featuring Lenny Kravitz) | 3:57 |
| 7. | "Always Love the Challenge" | 2:43 |
| 8. | "Heart of Gold" | 3:30 |
| 9. | "Now and Forever" | 3:21 |
| 10. | "Dreamy Stuff" | 2:53 |
| Total length: | 33:40 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from Tidal.[11]
- Chaka Khan – vocals, background vocals
- Greg Kurstin – drums, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, production, engineering, mixing (all tracks); synth bass (tracks 1–5, 10), piano (1, 6–8), electric piano (2, 3, 5), Clavinet (2, 8), Wurlitzer organ (4), bass guitar (6–9)
- Sia – background vocals (all tracks), vocals (4, 8)
- Julian Burg – engineering
- Emily Lazar – mastering
- Bob DeMaa – mastering assistance
- Sam Polizzi – additional engineering (1–4)
- Jon Dretto – guitar (1, 2, 4, 7–10)
- Snoop Dogg – vocals (2)
- Christopher Gutierrez – engineering (2)
- Matt Tuggle – engineering (2)
- Shon Lawon – engineering (2)
- Lenny Kravitz – vocals, background vocals, guitar (6)
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Japanese Dance & Soul Albums (Oricon)[13] | 8 |
| Japanese Download Albums (Billboard Japan)[14] | 50 |
References
[edit]- ↑ Giacomazzo, Bernadette (May 8, 2026). "Chaka Khan Unleashes 'Chakzilla' With Sia on New Dance Anthem". Complex. Archived from the original on July 14, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Chakzilla". Amazon.com. May 7, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Boogie's In My Soul". Amazon.com. June 19, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Watts, Marina (April 25, 2025). "Chaka Khan Reveals She's Making Music with Sia but They Can't Seem to 'Finish' the Project: 'It's Killing Us'". People. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Irvin, Jack (May 7, 2026). "Chaka Khan Dishes on Sia Friendship" – via AOL.
- ↑ "Sia Announces New Album Reasonable Woman as She Unveils Kylie Minogue Collaboration 'Dance Alone'". People. February 7, 2024. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Chaka Khan shares details of new album 'Chakzilla', drops Snoop Dogg collab 'Boogie's In My Soul'". Retro Pop. June 26, 2026. Archived from the original on July 15, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Chaka Khan revisits "Through the Fire" on A Colors Show". SoulTracks. July 24, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Chaka Khan drops new single Curious Subject". Yardbarker. August 21, 2026. Archived from the original on August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ Muggs, Joe (September 18, 2026). "Funk original Chaka Khan's nouveau-disco Chakzilla hits an odd note". The Arts Desk. Archived from the original on September 22, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "Chakzilla / Chaka Khan / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Chakzilla". Amazon. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Oricon Dance & Soul Albums: September 28, 2026" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Japan Top Download Albums – Week of September 23, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 24, 2026.
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