Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan
Rufusized
Rufusized is the fourth studio album by the American R&B band Rufus, released in 1974. This album is often celebrated as a landmark of 70s funk and it marks a pivotal point in the band's evolution, as it features the powerhouse vocals of Chaka Khan, who had already been a key member of the group but began to take on a more prominent role. It's an essential album in both Rufus' and Chaka Khan's discographies, showcasing their transition from a solid funk band into one of the leading forces in the emerging soul and disco scenes of the 70s. Tracks like "Tell Me Something Good" and "You Got the Love" became staples in dance clubs, while the album as a whole played a pivotal role in shifting R&B music toward the more polished, funk-dominated sound that would come to define the 70s and early 80s.