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Zapp (also known as the Zapp Band, Zapp & Roger) is an American funk band that emerged from Dayton, Ohio, United States, in 1977.Particularly influential in the electro subgenre of funk, Zapp were known for their trademark use of the talk-box effect.
Roger Troutman (November 29, 1951 – April 25, 1999), [1] [2] also known as just Roger, was an American singer, musician, and the founder of the band Zapp who helped spearhead the funk movement and influenced West Coast hip hop due to the scene's heavy sampling of his music.
"More Bounce to the Ounce" is the debut single by American funk band Zapp. It is the opening track on their eponymous debut album and serves as the album's first single.The song was produced by Bootsy Collins, [7] arranged, composed and produced [8] by Roger Troutman; and it peaked at No. 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980.
"Slow and Easy" is a song performed by American rhythm and blues band Zapp (then credited as Zapp & Roger), issued as the second and final single from their first greatest hits album All the Greatest Hits. It was written by Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman and Shirley Murdock; and was produced by Roger. [4]
"Computer Love" is a song performed by American funk band Zapp, issued as the fourth and final single from their fourth studio album The New Zapp IV U.Featuring vocals by Shirley Murdock and Charlie Wilson and written by Murdock, Zapp Band leader Roger Troutman and his brother Larry Troutman, [1] the single peaked at number 8 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1986.
"Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)" / "A Touch of Jazz (Playin' Kinda Ruff Part II)" is a single performed by Zapp, issued as the lead single from their second studio album Zapp II. "Doo Wa Ditty" is the third track on the album, while "A Touch of Jazz" is the closing track on the album.
All the Greatest Hits is the first official greatest hits album by American funk band Zapp (then credited as Zapp & Roger), released October 26, 1993, via Reprise Records. [3] The album contains songs Zapp performed as a band from their first four albums, as well as songs from Roger Troutman 's solo albums.
"Dance Floor" is a song performed by American funk band Zapp, issued as the second single from their second studio album Zapp II. The song spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.