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Hi Tension was a pioneering Brit Funk group from north west London, originally formed as Hot Waxx in the early 1970s. The band included members Phil Fearon, known for his work with Galaxy and Kandidate, and Lloyd Phillips, the brother of Paul from Kandidate. They gained major chart success with hit tracks such as "British Hustle" and the funky "Hi Tension." The group's lineup featured brothers Paul Mclean on lead guitar and Patrick Mclean on saxophone, as well as brothers David Joseph on keyboards and lead vocals, and Ken Joseph on bass guitar. Other members included uncle and nephew duo Jeffrey Guishard on percussion and lead vocals, and Leroy Williams on congas. Paul Phillips contributed rhythm guitar and vocals, while David Reid played drums, and Courtney Pine joined the band on saxophone during tours. Hi Tension disbanded in the early 1980s, after which David Joseph pursued a solo career. However, in 1984, Ken, Leroy, and Jeff reformed the band, collaborating with David Joseph and Paul Phillips for recording sessions. They released "Rat Race" in 1984 and "You Make Me Happy" in 1985, both of which achieved Top 40 success simultaneously. Paul Phillips also began his career as a record producer in 1981, working with AD 2000 and DC Allstars, and for the record label Streetsounds.

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