Slave - Slave

 Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of Slave’s Debut Self-titled Album “Slave” Originally Released February 10, 1977.

Slave is the self-titled debut studio album by the Dayton, Ohio R&B/funk band Slave. It was released in 1977 through Cotillion Records. 

The album peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200 and number six on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 14, 1977.

Two singles were released off the album. the album’s lead single, "Slide" and "You And Me"

The album’s lead single, "Slide", made it to number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and also reached number 58 in Canadian Singles Chart.

Recording sessions took place at Century Sound Studios in Sayreville, New Jersey. Production was handled by Jeff Dixon.

Track-listing

All tracks are written by Stephen C. Washington, Mark Hicks, Mark Leslie Adams, Daniel Webster, Tom Dozier, Floyd Miller, Tom Lockett Jr., Orion Wilhoite and Carter Bradley

1. "Slide"

2. "Screw Your Wig on Tite"

3. "Party Hardy"

4. "Son of Slide"

5. "You and Me"

6. "Love Me"

7. "The Happiest Days"

8."Separated"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology