: A track built around a heavy, rhythmic stomp and infectious chanting, showing off the band's tight arrangements.

The Gap Band was an American R&B and funk band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, formed in 1977. The group consisted of brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson, along with other talented musicians. They're best known for their energetic live performances, catchy hooks, and classic hits that still get parties started today.

You take it home, slide the disc into the tray, and wait for the laser to catch. Usually, these "Best Of" compilations are hit-or-miss, but as the first heavy synth-bass line of "Early in the Morning"

A preserves the transients —the sharp attack of a snare drum, the pluck of a synth string. In MP3 (320kbps or lower), the hi-hats in “Early in the Morning” turn into a watery splash. In FLAC, they are crisp, metallic, and precise. The sub-bass synth drops in “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” don't just rumble; they move physical air.

The Gap Band – The Best Of Gap Band (1994) This compilation, released as part of the acclaimed Funk Essentials

"Uncle Charlie" is one of the most distinctive vocalists in R&B history. His soaring leads, gritty ad-libs, and complex multi-tracked harmonies on ballads like "Yearning for Your Love" possess a stunning, lifelike clarity in a lossless format.

5. "Oops Up Side Your Head" (I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance)

Funk Essentials: The Best of The Gap Band (1994) Format: FLAC | Genre: Funk, R&B, Soul