Heart-melting US soul group The Whatnauts' 1981 single 'Help Is on the Way' is a funk-disco-boogie delight with an infectious bassline and a groove built for steppers. It is likely recognisable to many as the sample source for De La Soul's 'Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey),' and also echoes in Fat Larry's Band's 'Act Like You Know.' Equally iconic is the B-side, which is Isaac Hayes' Ike's Mood, from his 1970 album ...To Be Continued. A soulful, jazz-tinged masterpiece that has been sampled nearly 200 times, its lush brass, crisp drums and unforgettable piano hook form the backbone of classics by Nas, Mary J. Blige, Massive Attack and Biz Markie. Snap it up while you can.

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