description Zapp Overview
Zapp is the 1980 debut studio album by Zapp, a funk group formed by members of the Troutman family in Dayton, Ohio. Produced with involvement from Bootsy Collins, the record foregrounds Roger Troutman's processed talk-box vocals, synthesizers, handclaps, and elastic electric-funk rhythms. Its principal single, "More Bounce to the Ounce," became an R&B hit and a frequently sampled foundation for later hip-hop and West Coast funk recordings.
insights Ranking position
Zapp ranks #55 of 204 in the Funk Album ranking, behind Get on the Good Foot, ahead of Skin Tight.
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How did Roger Troutman create the voice on "More Bounce to the Ounce"?
Roger Troutman used a talk box, which routes an instrument's sound through a tube so the player's mouth can shape it. His processed vocal and synthesizer lines became the defining sound of Zapp's 1980 debut.
Was Bootsy Collins involved with Zapp's first album?
Yes. Bootsy Collins was involved in the production and helped connect the Troutman family group to the wider P-Funk world. George Clinton also played a role in bringing Zapp to Warner Bros. Records.
Which song from Zapp became a major hip-hop sample source?
"More Bounce to the Ounce" became one of the album's most frequently sampled recordings. Its elastic groove can be heard behind numerous West Coast hip-hop and electro-funk productions.
Is "Computer Love" on the first Zapp album?
No. "Computer Love" appeared on The New Zapp IV U in 1985, while the 1980 debut is centered on "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Be Alright."
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