The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band was an influential American funk and soul group from the late 1960s and early 1970s. The band, led by Charles Wright, was known for its unique blend of funk, R&B, and jazz, with a strong emphasis on brass instrumentation and rhythmic grooves. They achieved significant recognition for their hit songs "Do Your Thing" and "Express Yourself," the latter of which has been widely sampled in hip-hop music. The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band's distinct sound and socially conscious lyrics played a key role in the development and popularity of funk music.