A prime example of electro-funk, "Let It Whip" features a prominent synthesizer line and a driving beat that defined the sound of early 80s R&B. This single marked a significant commercial peak for the group.
- "Let It Whip" earned the Dazz Band a Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1982.
- The single reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- The track was produced by Marvin Yancy and Eban Kelly.
The Dazz Band, originally formed in Cleveland, Ohio, as The Jazz Funk Authority in 1976, became a prominent force in the funk and R&B scene. They are best known for their energetic live performances and a string of hits that blended funk, disco, and soul. Released in 1982, "Let It Whip" arrived during a period of transition for funk music, as electronic influences began to take hold. This single marked a significant commercial peak for the group, earning them a Grammy Award. It arrived after their 1981 album "Wild and Peaceful" and preceded their 1983 album "Groove Street." The song itself was a major crossover success, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It was produced by Marvin Yancy and Eban Kelly, with key contributions from guitarist Skip Martin. The track featured a distinctive synthesizer line and a driving beat that defined the sound of early 80s R&B. The single was Dazz Band's most successful commercial release.
