Come 2 My House

The album included two single releases; "Spoon" and "Don't Talk 2 Strangers" – neither of which charted. The album however made a brief appearance on Billboard's R&B Albums chart, peaking at number 49.

After first covering

Among the musicians contributing were several members of The New Power Generation, such as vocalist Marva King, keyboardist Kirk Johnson, bassist Rhonda Smith, drummer/percussionist Michael Bland, the horn section Hornheadz (previously known as the NPG Hornz) as well as Prince's former wife Mayte Garcia. Rapper Queen Latifah made a special guest appearance on "Pop My Clutch".

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
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AllMusic	[1]

Despite receiving glowing reviews and wide variety – the album's funk, smooth ballads, gospel, hip-hop and bass-heavy beats were combined with Khan's lyrics, which were both seductive,(title track), spiritual, political ("Democrazy"), autobiographical ("This Crazy Life Of Mine"), provocative and humorous (I'll never open my legs again/to a man who's insecure, from "Never B Another Fool") – the Come 2 My House project was met with general indifference by musical audiences and is often regarded as Khan's second lost album.

Criminally overlooked upon its release, 1998 saw Chaka Khan shine on Come 2 My House. For the longtime fan of both Khan and Prince, maturing through the years, this is music that delights both in its familiarity and consistency. Amidst the midtempo groove of "Spoon," Chaka Khan concurs: "U are just like my favorite spoon/cuz U stir me up." Come 2 My House will stir up anyone delighted by these pros in the past.

— Jonathan Druy, AllMusic^[2]

Her voice is an instrument of knowingness, carnality, spirituality and intellect. On Come 2 My House...the voice is better than ever. If melted caramel had a sound, this would be it: rich, thick, warm and enveloping.

— Ernest Hardy, Rolling Stone^[3]

As of 2005 it has sold 76,000 copies in United States according to

1. "Come 2 My House" (Khan, Prince, Howard McCrary, Robert D. Palmer) – 4:46
2. "This Crazy Life of Mine" (Khan, Prince) – 2:33
3. "Betcha I" (Khan, Prince, Mark Stevens) – 4:30
4. "Spoon" (Khan, Howard McCrary, Robert D. Palmer) – 3:50
5. "Pop My Clutch" (Kirk Johnson, Khan, Prince) – 4:47
6. "Journey 2 the Center of Your Heart" (Prince) – 4:16
7. "I'll Never B Another Fool" (Khan, Prince, Sandra St. Victor) – 4:13
8. "Democrazy" (Khan, Prince) – 6:08
9. "I Remember U" (Larry Graham, Khan, Prince) – 4:16
10. "Reconsider (U Betta)" (Khan, Prince) – 4:23
11. "Don't Talk 2 Strangers" (Prince) – 3:16
12. "Hair" (Larry Graham) – 5:45
13. "The Drama" (Kirk Johnson, Khan) – 6:36

Personnel

Musicians

• Chaka Khan – vocals
• Robert D. Palmer – vocals
• Kirk Johnson – vocals
• Queen Latifah – rap vocals
• Prince – guitar, background vocals
• Mike Scott – acoustic guitar
• Kathy Jensen – saxophone
• Walter Chancellor, Jr. – saxophone
• The Hornheadz – horns
• David (Dave) Jensen – trumpet
• Ricky Peterson – keyboards
• Larry Graham – bass guitar, background vocals
• Rhonda Smith – bass
• Michael Bland – drums
• Mayte Garcia – finger cymbals
• Brother Jules – scratches
• Chanté Moore – background vocals

Production

• Chaka Khan – record producer (tracks 1–14)
• Prince – record producer (tracks 1–4 and 6–14)
• Howard McCrary – producer (track 5)
• Robert D. Palmer – producer (track 5)
• Ricky Peterson – additional production (tracks 3, 9 and 11)

Charts

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