In the early to mid-1990s, many of the great soul singers of the '70s were struggling. {$Chaka Khan's} popularity had decreased, but she was better off than some -- at least she still had a record deal. And from an A&R standpoint, Warner Bros. did right by her with {^The Woman I Am}. Although not quite in a class with {^Whatcha Gonna Do For Me} or {^I Feel For You}, this is a solid and commendable offering that fans of the singer shouldn't overlook. The production -- handled by {$Marcus Miller}, {$Arif Mardin} and the late {$Wayne Braithwaite}, among others -- is high-tech, yet warm instead of mechanical. And on songs ranging from the melancholy {&"Telephone"} to the introspective title song and the appealing single "Love You All My Lifetime," it's clear that {$Khan} was given strong material to work with. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide