Hi-Tension are a British band based in North West London, and are pioneers of Brit funk. In 1971 the band started out as Hott Wax with the original line-up being Paul Philips (guitarist), Jeff Guishard (percussionist), David Joseph (keyboard player and lead vocals), Ken Joseph (bass player) and Paul McLean (saxophonist), David Reid and Paapa Mensah (both drummers) and Leroy Williams. They changed the band name to Hi-Tension in 1978 and had hits with the songs "Hi Tension" and "British Hustle".