The song is by Parliament. It’s commonly listed as “Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)” or “Tear the Roof off the Sucker (Give Up the Funk)”.

Quick Scoop

  • Artist: Parliament.
  • Song title: “Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)”.
  • Release context: It appeared on Parliament’s 1975 album Mothership Connection and was released as a single in 1976.

TL;DR: If you mean “tear the roof off the sucker,” the singer is Parliament.