Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band

Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band formed in Los Angeles in the late 1960s, creating a distinctive blend of funk, soul, and R&B. The group's sound featured tight horn arrangements and Wright's commanding vocals, with "Express Yourself" (1970) becoming their signature song and an enduring funk anthem. The track has been extensively sampled by hip-hop artists in subsequent decades, cementing the band's influence on later generations of music.