Aretha is the thirty-second studio album by Aretha Franklin, released in 1986 on Arista Records. It was a major commercial success, driven by the single 'Who's Zoomin' Who?', which reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the R&B chart. Production was handled by several producers, notably Narada Michael Walden.
The album includes notable collaborations, such as the song 'Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves' with Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, which became a feminist anthem. Another successful single was 'Jumpin' Jack Flash', a cover of the Rolling Stones song that reached the top 20 in the United Kingdom.
Aretha received positive reviews and was certified platinum by the RIAA, marking a triumphant return of Franklin to the charts. The album blended pop, R&B, and rock, showcasing the artist's versatility and ability to adapt to the musical trends of the 1980s.