Rock Steady" is a funk-R&B song written and performed by Aretha Franklin, released in 1971 on her album Young, Gifted and Black. It was a hit, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the soul charts. The track is known for its powerful groove, laid-back yet sassy vocals, and the iconic "Rock Steady" drum break by Bernard "Pretty" Purdie. The lyrics, which describe a woman who is "at peace with herself," have been interpreted as both a sensual love song and a broader statement