"Be Alright" is a song performed by the American funk band Zapp. The song was written, arranged, composed, performed and produced by Roger Troutman.
| "Be Alright" | ||||
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| Single by Zapp | ||||
| from the album Zapp | ||||
| Released | November 1980[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1980 | |||
| Genre | R&B, funk | |||
| Length | 2:43 (single version) 7:52 (album version) | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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It was issued as the second and final single from the band's eponymous debut album. The song peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1981.[4]
Chart positions
edit| Chart (1981)[4] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US R&B Singles (Billboard) | 26 |
Samples
edit- The beat of the song is notably sampled in the H-Town song "Knockin' da Boots" and the 2Pac song "Keep Ya Head Up" and in 1992 r&b group Classic Example hit single "Alright" ft. Tahj of The Boys incorporated there part of the verse saying "It's Gonna Be Alright" in the song paying homage.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Zapp - be Alright - Part I".
- ^ Elias, Jason. "All the Greatest Hits - Roger,Zapp - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ^ "Zapp - Be Alright (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ^ a b "Zapp - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ^ "www.whosampled.com". whosampled.com. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
External links
edit- "Be Alright" at AllMusic
- "Be Alright" at Discogs (list of releases)
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