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Slave is the self-titled 1977 debut album by Slave, a funk collective formed in Dayton, Ohio, and led in its early period by trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Steve Washington. Released by Cotillion Records, it established the group's hard-edged sound through prominent bass, synthesizers, horns, guitar, and tightly repeated rhythmic figures. The album contains "Slide," a major funk recording that introduced Slave to a national audience.

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Which Slave album contains "Slide"?

The band's self-titled 1977 debut contains "Slide," the track that established Slave nationally. Its prominent bass, horns, and synthesizer textures helped define the Dayton group's hard-edged funk sound.

Who led Slave during the recording of the debut album?

Trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Steve Washington was the central leader during Slave's early period. The group itself was a large Ohio funk collective rather than a solo act named after one performer.

Was Slave part of the Dayton, Ohio funk scene?

Yes, Slave formed in Dayton, the same Ohio city associated with the Ohio Players, Lakeside, and Zapp. The self-titled album appeared on Cotillion Records in 1977.

What does Slave's debut sound like compared with smoother late-1970s disco?

It emphasizes muscular bass lines, sharp horn attacks, rock-influenced guitar, and dense ensemble grooves. That approach makes the 1977 album feel tougher and more band-driven than orchestral disco productions from the same period.

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