Chaka Khan-ain't Nobody < PLUS — 2026 >

: Wolinski built the song around a repeating synthesizer loop and used a Linn LM-1 , the first programmable drum machine. While the band was initially skeptical of the electronic foundation, drummer John "J.R." Robinson added live overdubs to give it the signature Rufus feel.

: It is ranked at number 403 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time . Cultural Impact Chaka Khan-Ain't Nobody

: It was famously featured in the 1984 breakdancing film Breakin' . : Wolinski built the song around a repeating

: In 1984, it won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Chaka Khan-Ain't Nobody