Chaka Khan’s influence on funk and soul spans generations, but the album RUFUSIZED remains one of her most defining achievements. Celebrating its 51st anniversary, the band’s official page highlighted its chart success and cultural impact.
Below is a quick overview of its key milestones:
| Achievement | Chart Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Album Chart | #7 |
| “Once You Get Started” – Hot 100 | #10 |
| “Once You Get Started” – R&B | #4 |
Released in 1974, the album showcased the synergy between Khan and her bandmates—Murphy, Maiden, Watson, Fischer, Wolinski, and Robinson. Together they produced a sound rooted in funk but rich in soul and rhythm.
Fans reminisced fondly in the anniversary post: “This is when I found my favourite artist!”, “We’ve been dancing to this since day one!” and “What a beautiful era!”
Khan continues to command the stage today. With Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills, she is headlining The Queens Tour, which resumes on February 12, 2026.