Verzuz delivered a night for the Queens with their latest “battle”. It was a star studded affair, live from Los Angeles with music legends Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills. It’s a battle fans have been clamoring for. Stephanie even mentioned trying to set it up months ago in an interview with Charlamagne Tha God on The Breakfast Club. It’s finally here: Chaka Khan vs Stephanie Mills.
Chaka Khan has given us hits like “I’m Every Woman”, “I Feel For You”, and “Through The Fire” among many others, over the course of 13 solo albums. She also released music as Rufus and with Rufus, spawning hits like “Ain’t Nobody” and “Tell Me Something Good”. She’s worked with everyone from Ray Charles to Gladys Knight to Mary J. Blige to Brandy. That’s why she’s known as the Queen of Funk!
Bedstuy, Brooklyn’s own, Stephanie Mills is a legend in her own right. The sweet soulful voice has carried her over 15 solo albums. Her hits include “I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love”, “I Feel Good All Over”, “(You’re Puttin’) A Rush on Me”, “Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)” and “Never Knew Love Like This Before”.
Like we have done previously with these Verzuz battles, here’s a round by round break down of the Verzuz.
The Verzuz was supposed to start at 8:00pm EST, but had a last minute change to start at 9:00 EST. However, there was also a DJ battle, so Chaka and Sephanie didn’t come out to about 9:55 EST, or 6:55 in L.A. where the show was taped live.
Previous Battles:
Ne-Yo vs. Johnta Austin | Mannie Fresh vs. Scott Storch | T-Pain vs. Lil Jon |
Dj Premier vs. RZA | Babyface vs. Teddy Riley | Jill Scott vs. Erykah Badu |
Nelly vs. Ludacris | Beenie Man vs. Bounty Killer | 112 vs. Jagged Edge |
Kirk Franklin vs. Fred Hammond | Alicia Keys vs. John Legend | Fabolous vs. Jadakiss | DMX vs. Snoop Dogg | Rick Ross vs. 2 Chainz |
Brandy vs. Monica | Gladys Knight vs Patti LaBelle | Gucci Mane vs Jeezy |
E-40 vs. Too Short | Ashanti vs. Keyshia Cole |D’Angelo & Friends |
Ghostface Killah vs. Raekwon |The Isley Brothers vs. Earth, Wind & Fire |
Method Man vs. Redman | Xscape vs. SWV | Swizz Beatz vs Timbaland Rematch | Eve vs Trina | Bow Wow vs. Soulja Boy | Bobby Brown vs. Keith Sweat |
The Lox vs Dipset | Ja Rule vs Fat Joe | Big Daddy Kane vs KRS One |
Round by Round of The Isley Brothers vs. Earth, Wind & Fire Verzuz
Round 1: Stephanie Mills – “Ease on Down The Road” vs Chaka Khan – “Once You Get Started”
Winner: Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan – “Once You Get Started”
Round 2: Stephanie Mills featuring Teddy Pendergrass – “Two Hearts” vs. Rufus – “Everlasting Love”
Winner: Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills featuring Teddy Pendergrass – “Two Hearts”
Round 3: Robert Brookins featuring Stephanie Mills – “Where Is The Love?” vs. Chaka Khan – “Angel”
Winner: Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan – “Angel”
Round 4: Stephanie Mills – “How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore” vs Chaka Khan – “I Feel For You”
(Both Prince covers)
Winner: Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan – “I Feel For You”
Round 5: Stephanie Mills – “Sweet Sensation” vs Chaka Khan – “Papillon (a.k.a. Hot Butterfly)”
Winner: Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills – “Sweet Sensation”
Round 6: Stephanie Mills – “If I Were Your Woman” (Gladys Knight cover) vs. Rufus & Chaka Khan – “Magic In Your Eyes”
Winner: Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills – “If I Were Your Woman”
Round 7: Stephanie Mills – “Keep Away Girls” vs. Rufus & Chaka Khan – “Stay”
Winner: Chaka Khan
Rufus & Chaka Khan – “Stay”
Round 8: Stephanie Mills – “Put Your Body In It” vs. Chaka Khan – “Clouds”
Winner: Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan – “Clouds”
Round 9: Stephanie Mills – “Comfort of a Man” vs. Chaka Khan & Rufus – “Hollywood”
Winner: Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills – “Comfort of a Man”
Round 10: Stephanie Mills – “Never Knew Love Like This Before” vs. Chaka Khan – “Stop On By”
Winner: Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills – “Never Knew Love Like This Before”
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