Wild and Peaceful is the fifth studio album by Kool & the Gang, released in 1973. It was recorded at De-Lite Studios in New York and produced by the band themselves. The album marked a turning point in their career by blending funk, soul, and jazz with a more danceable and accessible sound.
The album includes the hit single 'Funky Stuff', which reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also contains 'Jungle Boogie', which became a funk classic and was sampled by numerous later artists.
Wild and Peaceful was certified platinum by the RIAA in 1976, after selling over one million copies. It is considered one of the foundational funk albums of the 1970s and solidified Kool & the Gang as one of the most influential bands in the genre.