Zapp

Zapp

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Formed in Dayton, Ohio, in 1977, the American synthetic funk band Zapp comprises the four brothers Roger Troutman (guitar, vocals), Terry Troutman (bass), Lester Troutman (drums) and Larry Troutman (percussion). Known for his use of the talk-box, a device that alters the sound of the instrument to approximate the human voice, Zapp enjoyed success at the turn of the 1980s with tracks from his first three numbered albums, including "More Bounce to the Ounce" (#2 R&B in 1980), "Dance Floor" (#1 R&B in 1982) and "I Can Make You Dance". In 1986, the album The New Zapp IV U unveiled the hit "Computer Love", later sampled by 2Pac in "California Love" and other rappers. While Roger Troutman concentrates on his solo career, the group records the album Zapp Vibe (1989). In 1993, Zapp went platinum for the first time with the compilation All the Greatest Hits. On April 25, 1999, a dispute between Roger Troutman and Larry Troutman led to the shooting death of the former, before the latter turned the gun on himself. This inevitably led to the break-up of the band, which was reborn in 2003 with the creation of its own label and the release of new albums.

Top tracks

01
More Bounce to the Ounce
Zapp
Zapp
05:11
Writer: Roger Troutman / Composers: Roger Troutman
05
Be Alright
Zapp
Zapp
07:52
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
01
Dance Floor
Zapp
Zapp II
10:42
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
01
Heartbreaker (Pt. I, Pt. II)
Zapp
Zapp III
07:34
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
01
More Bounce to the Ounce Parts I and II
Zapp
More Bounce to the Ounce
09:27
Writer: Roger Troutman / Composers: Roger Troutman
03
Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)
Zapp
Zapp II
04:57
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
04
Fire
Zapp
Zapp V
03:41
06
Dance Floor (Single Version)
Zapp
More Bounce to the Ounce
03:56
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman / Composers: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
05
I Only Have Eyes for You
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
04:36
Writer: Al Dubin - Harry Warren
02
I Can Make You Dance (Pt. I)
Zapp
Zapp III
09:02
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
16
No One Like Me (Oldie Track)
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
04:29
Writer: Mr. Capone-E
09
Ja Ready to Rock
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
04:12
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
04
Radio People
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
05:48
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
01
It Doesn't Really Matter
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
05:28
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman - Zapp Troutman / Composers: Roger Troutman - Zapp Troutman
04
Spend My Whole Life
Zapp
Zapp III
04:10
Writer: Billy Beck - Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
02
Computer Love
Zapp
More Bounce to the Ounce
08:21
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman - Shirley Murdock / Composers: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman - Shirley Murdock
06
Back to Bass-iks
Zapp
Zapp V
04:54
02
Playin' Kinda Ruff
Zapp
Zapp II
06:41
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
03
Play Some Blues
Zapp
Zapp III
05:45
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
06
A Touch of Jazz (Playin' Kinda Ruff, Pt. II)
Zapp
Zapp II
06:08
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
07
Jesse Jackson
Zapp
Zapp V
04:58
Writer: Beck - Troutman, Troutman, Troutman
06
Rock N Roll
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
04:50
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
04
Do You Really Want an Answer?
Zapp
Zapp II
06:39
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
05
We Need the Buck
Zapp
Zapp III
05:45
08
Ain't the Thing to Do
Zapp
Zapp V
03:47
Writer: Beck - Troutman, Troutman, Troutman
15
Curisosity 93
Zapp
All The Greatest Hits
04:28
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
05
Been This Way Before
Zapp
Zapp V
04:00
09
Sad Day Moaning
Zapp
Zapp V
03:51
11
Jake E Stanstill
Zapp
Zapp V
03:36
Writer: Roger Troutman
03
Stop That
Zapp
Zapp V
04:02
04
Funky Bounce
Zapp
Zapp
06:50
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
01
Appalachia
Zapp
Appalachia
04:08
Composers: Zapp Music - Kadir Music
06
Tut-Tut (Jazz)
Zapp
Zapp III
05:15
02
Freedom
Zapp
Zapp
03:52
Composers: Roger Troutman
06
Coming Home
Zapp
Zapp
06:34
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
12
So Beautiful
Mr. Capone-E
Love Jams
04:24
Writer: Mr. Capone-E
03
Brand New Player
Zapp
Zapp
05:50
Writer: Roger Troutman
13
Get Up Off The Wall
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
03:45
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
07
Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing) (Live with Intro by Mo Ostin)
Zapp
Zapp III
01:00
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
10
Rock Star
Zapp
Zapp V
04:04
02
You've Got Mail
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
04:15
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
14
Mamacita
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
03:30
Writer: Terry "Zapp" Troutman - Mr. Capone-E / Composers: Terry "Zapp" Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
01
Trepidation
Graded Buffalo
Trepidation
03:43
Composers: Graded Buffalo Music - Zapp Music
01
Intro: California Girls
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
02:42
Composers: VINCENT MASON JR.
03
Itchin' for Your Twitchin'
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
04:08
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
08
Make Me Feel Good
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
05:17
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
02
I Play the Talk Box
Zapp
Zapp V
04:26
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
07
Cas-Ta-Spellome
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
03:34
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
01
California Love 20/20
Ronnie Hudson
California Love 20/20
06:43
Composers: Ronald G. Hudson - Roger Troutman - Larry Troutman - Mikel Hooks
03
In These Streets
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
03:27
Composers: Vivienne Stephenson
03
Hatevine
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
03:36
Writer: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E / Composers: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
31
Computer Love
Zapp
Soul Bounce, Vol. 6
04:52
15
Walkin Through da Park
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
04:52
Writer: Mr. Capone-E
04
I Wanna Love You
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
04:29
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
12
Just A Player
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
04:55
Writer: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman / Composers: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
13
Don't Worry
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
03:08
Writer: Mr. Capone-E
09
On Air Radio
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
02:25
Writer: Mr. Capone-E
16
Come On (Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman, Roger Troutman & Zapp Troutman Remix)
Zapp
More Bounce to the Ounce
05:13
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman / Composers: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
02
I'm the Hottest One Around
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
04:21
Writer: Mr. Capone-E
03
Say You Will Say You Won't
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
03:38
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
07
The Way You Walk And Move
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
04:08
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
09
This Is Our Song To You
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
04:20
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
05
She's 'Bout To Roll
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
04:13
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
01
Intro
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
00:51
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
10
Be With You Forever
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
04:26
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
04
Wanna Low Ride
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
03:07
Composers: William Saunders
02
Lowrider
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
03:47
Writer: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman / Composers: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
09
Only You
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
04:27
Writer: Terry Troutman - Terry "Zapp" Troutman / Composers: Terry Troutman
18
Outro
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
03:00
Writer: Mr. Capone-E
08
Gangster Comin' Out
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
04:48
Composers: Glenn E. Ashworth
06
Down Low
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
05:27
Composers: Roger Troutman

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  • Discography
Albums
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
2006 Hi Power Ent.
31-01-2006
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
01
Intro: California Girls
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
02:42
Composers: VINCENT MASON JR.
02
I'm the Hottest One Around
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
04:21
Writer: Mr. Capone-E
03
In These Streets
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
03:27
Composers: Vivienne Stephenson
04
Wanna Low Ride
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
03:07
Composers: William Saunders
05
Skit
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
00:19
Writer: Mr. Capone-E
06
Down Low
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
05:27
Composers: Roger Troutman
07
Gold Diggers
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
04:27
Writer: Mr. Capone-E
Access the complete album info (19 songs)
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
â„— 2006 B-Dub Records, Inc.
01-01-2006
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
01
Intro- California Girls
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
02:42
Writer: Terry "Zapp" Troutman - Mr. Capone-E / Composers: Terry "Zapp" Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
02
I'm The Hottest One Around
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
04:21
Writer: Terry "Zapp" Troutman - Mr. Capone-E / Composers: Terry "Zapp" Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
03
In These Streets
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
03:27
Writer: Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman / Composers: Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman
04
Wanna Low Ride
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
03:07
Writer: Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman / Composers: Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman
05
Skit
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
00:19
Writer: Terry "Zapp" Troutman - Mr. Capone-E / Composers: Terry "Zapp" Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
06
Down Low
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
05:27
Writer: Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman / Composers: Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman
07
Gold Diggers
Mr. Capone-E
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 2
04:26
Writer: Terry "Zapp" Troutman - Mr. Capone-E / Composers: Terry "Zapp" Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
Access the complete album info (19 songs)
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
â„— 2005 Thump Street Records, Inc.
01-01-2005
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
01
Intro
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
02:59
Writer: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E / Composers: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
02
Lowrider
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
03:47
Writer: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman / Composers: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
03
Hatevine
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
03:36
Writer: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E / Composers: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
04
Westside
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
04:23
Writer: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman / Composers: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
05
Skit
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
01:05
Writer: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E / Composers: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
06
Shake Your Thing
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
04:10
Writer: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E / Composers: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
07
Beware Of My Crew
Zapp
Ol' Skool Music, Vol. 1
03:51
Writer: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E - Terry "Zapp" Troutman / Composers: Terry Troutman - Mr. Capone-E
Access the complete album info (16 songs)
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
2002 Zee Tee Publishing
01-01-2002
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
01
Intro
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
00:51
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
02
You've Got Mail
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
04:15
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
03
Say You Will Say You Won't
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
03:38
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
04
I Wanna Love You
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
04:29
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
05
She's 'Bout To Roll
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
04:13
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
06
The Discussion
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
00:26
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
07
The Way You Walk And Move
Zapp
Zapp VI Back By Popular Demand
04:08
Composers: Terry Troutman & Lester Troutman
Access the complete album info (14 songs)
Zapp V
â„— 1989 Warner Records Inc., manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
12-09-1989
Zapp V
01
Ohh Baby Baby
Zapp
Zapp V
03:41
Writer: Warren Moore - William Robinson
02
I Play the Talk Box
Zapp
Zapp V
04:26
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
03
Stop That
Zapp
Zapp V
04:02
04
Fire
Zapp
Zapp V
03:41
05
Been This Way Before
Zapp
Zapp V
04:00
06
Back to Bass-iks
Zapp
Zapp V
04:54
07
Jesse Jackson
Zapp
Zapp V
04:58
Writer: Beck - Troutman, Troutman, Troutman
Access the complete album info (11 songs)
The New Zapp IV U
â„— 1985 Warner Records Inc.
01-01-1985
The New Zapp IV U
01
It Doesn't Really Matter
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
05:28
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman - Zapp Troutman / Composers: Roger Troutman - Zapp Troutman
02
Computer Love
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
04:43
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman - Shirley Murdock
03
Itchin' for Your Twitchin'
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
04:08
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
04
Radio People
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
05:48
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
05
I Only Have Eyes for You
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
04:36
Writer: Al Dubin - Harry Warren
06
Rock N Roll
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
04:50
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
07
Cas-Ta-Spellome
Zapp
The New Zapp IV U
03:34
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
Access the complete album info (9 songs)
Zapp III
â„— 1983 Warner Records Inc., a Warner Music Group Company
10-08-1983
Zapp III
01
Heartbreaker (Pt. I, Pt. II)
Zapp
Zapp III
07:34
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
02
I Can Make You Dance (Pt. I)
Zapp
Zapp III
09:02
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
03
Play Some Blues
Zapp
Zapp III
05:45
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
04
Spend My Whole Life
Zapp
Zapp III
04:10
Writer: Billy Beck - Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
05
We Need the Buck
Zapp
Zapp III
05:45
06
Tut-Tut (Jazz)
Zapp
Zapp III
05:15
07
Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing) (Live with Intro by Mo Ostin)
Zapp
Zapp III
01:00
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
Zapp II
â„— 1982 Warner Records Inc.
19-07-1982
Zapp II
01
Dance Floor
Zapp
Zapp II
10:42
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
02
Playin' Kinda Ruff
Zapp
Zapp II
06:41
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
03
Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)
Zapp
Zapp II
04:57
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
04
Do You Really Want an Answer?
Zapp
Zapp II
06:39
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
05
Come On
Zapp
Zapp II
05:13
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
06
A Touch of Jazz (Playin' Kinda Ruff, Pt. II)
Zapp
Zapp II
06:08
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
Zapp
â„— 1980 Warner Records Inc.
01-01-1980
Zapp
01
More Bounce to the Ounce
Zapp
Zapp
05:11
Writer: Roger Troutman / Composers: Roger Troutman
02
Freedom
Zapp
Zapp
03:52
Composers: Roger Troutman
03
Brand New Player
Zapp
Zapp
05:50
Writer: Roger Troutman
04
Funky Bounce
Zapp
Zapp
06:50
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
05
Be Alright
Zapp
Zapp
07:52
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
06
Coming Home
Zapp
Zapp
06:34
Writer: Larry Troutman - Roger Troutman
EPs
All In
ZAPP
13-08-2021
All In
01
Tempo
Zapp
All In
03:18
Writer: Lucas Milioli Zappelini / Composers: Lucas Milioli Zappelini
02
All In
Zapp
All In
03:25
Writer: Lucas Milioli Zappelini / Composers: Lucas Milioli Zappelini
03
Buquê de Flores
Zapp
All In
03:31
Writer: Lucas Milioli Zappelini / Composers: Lucas Milioli Zappelini
04
Nunca É Tarde para Amar
Zapp
All In
02:22
Writer: Lucas Milioli Zappelini / Composers: Lucas Milioli Zappelini
Singles
Trepidation
â„— 2025 M2K Records
22-03-2026
Trepidation
01
Trepidation
Graded Buffalo
Trepidation
03:43
Composers: Graded Buffalo Music - Zapp Music
Legend VIP
â„— 2026 Zapp
20-03-2026
Legend VIP
01
Legend VIP
Zapp
Legend VIP
03:24
Composers: Zapp Musics
East
â„— 2026 Music Republic
12-03-2026
East
01
East
Zapp
East
04:07
Composers: Zapp Musics
Appalachia
â„— 2026 M2K Records
07-03-2026
Appalachia
01
Appalachia
Zapp
Appalachia
04:08
Composers: Zapp Music - Kadir Music
Cast Away
â„— 2026 Music Republic
15-01-2026
Cast Away
01
Cast Away
Zapp
Cast Away
03:37
Composers: Zapp -