Chaka Khan has partnered with HarbourView for a stage in her music catalogue.
The 73-year-old singer is set to work with the investment firm to “evolve her legacy” after reaching a deal “focused on catalogue development, global licensing, and the development of new creative ventures”, though the specifics of the agreement, including what rights and how much the company have acquired, have not been made public.
Chaka said in a statement: “Music is the most powerful and generous thing I know, you give it away and somehow it always comes back bigger. Seeing these songs still finding new ears and new hearts fills me up with joy.
“This beautiful group at HarbourView gets what my music means, not just as a business, but as a body of love. That matters to me deeply.”
The investment firm celebrated the I’m Every Woman hitmaker’s “remarkable talent” in their own statement.
HarbourView founder and CEO Sherrese Clarke said: “Chaka Khan is a remarkable talent — an artist whose voice, spirit, and presence have moved effortlessly across generations while never losing their power or soul.
“She is not only an iconic vocalist, but a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose energy, authenticity, and sense of self continue to inspire. As both a musical force and a fashion icon, Chaka embodies a rare blend of strength, style, and spirit.
“We are honoured to work alongside her as she continues to evolve her legacy in ways that feel as vibrant and resonant as ever.”
HarbourView have previously agreed deals with artists including Kelly Clarkson and late Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie, T-Pain, Nelly, and Wiz Khalifa.
Earlier this year, Chaka hit out at modern pop stars and insisted too many are flaunting their bodies to overcompensate for a lack of talent.
During a recent appearance on the Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware podcast, Jessie asked the I Feel For You singer about recent comments made by her and her tourmates Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills on The Breakfast Club.
Jessie said: “You were all kind of commenting, ‘When we go on stage, we just sing. We don’t need to do the bells and whistles. We don’t need to show our bodies’. Do you think that the demands have changed on female performers now, or do you think it’s always been there [and] you just haven’t played the game?”
Khan replied: “The game has changed because all bets are off. These women are doing any and every d*** thing on stage and trying to sing, too. And the ones who are doing the most physicalities, with their butts and stuff, and their body parts, are the ones that usually are compensating for what they don’t have.”
Co-host Lennie said: “Move your bottom if you don’t,” and Chaka continued, “[Have the] voice. Absolutely. I came to sing, and I came to really do a good job, and that’s hard work. I don’t feel like it’s hard work once I’m doing it. I feel great.”
