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Title: Rufus & Chaka Khan - Street Player

Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1978, Funk/Soul, Disco Funk/R&B, Chicago, Illinois 5/26

Matrix #: AA-1049

Condition: VG+, sounds great, looks good CC | Members: Chaka K (53' - ), Tony M (49' - ), David W (48' - ), Bobby W (53' - ), John R (54' - )

Cultural Facts:

1. Studio Lore Street Player came during Rufus’ shift toward slicker late-70s dance-floor production, with Chaka Khan’s voice still giving the band more fire than most disco-era crossover records.
2. Personal Struggle Chaka Khan later spoke openly about cocaine and alcohol addiction, eventually entering recovery after years of fame, touring pressure, and industry excess.
3. Band Drama This period sat near the end of Khan’s first run with Rufus, as her solo career was pulling her away from the group that had helped make her famous.

5/26/2026 CC