Let a Woman Be a Woman - Let a Man Be a Man

Recorded by Dyke & the Blazers under the leadership of Arlester 'Dyke' Christian during the group's late-1960s run of influential singles. The session featured the band's raw rhythm section and call-and-response vocal approach that helped define their sound. Released in 1969, the record became one of the group's biggest hits and a landmark of early funk. Its assertive groove and memorable vocal refrain helped expand the commercial reach of the emerging funk style. The recording became one of the most heavily sampled funk records of its era, particularly its drum break and vocal passages. It remains a foundational source for hip-hop producers and a staple of funk compilations and DJ sets.