Chaka Khan’s new album *Chakzilla* marks a bright shift towards electronic pop and dance music, moving away from the funk, soul and ballad styles associated with her classic catalogue. The review presents the album as a deliberate attempt by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee to challenge expectations, while noting that her bold image and refusal to discuss her private life have also attracted attention.

Released through Khan’s EarthSong imprint with BMG distribution, the 33-minute album was largely co-written with Sia and produced with Greg Kurstin. It includes collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Lenny Kravitz, but the reviewer finds its sugary melodies somewhat repetitive and misses Khan’s more powerful balladry. Nevertheless, *Chakzilla* is viewed as an engaging introduction for younger listeners, who may be encouraged to explore her extensive earlier work.