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Zapp (album)

January 01, 1970

Zapp is the debut studio album by the American funk band Zapp, released on July 30, 1980, by Warner Bros. Records. The album's style and sound bears a strong resemblance to Parliament-Funkadelic[citation needed], as the band was working with Parliament-Funk members Bootsy Collins and George Clinton during the album's production. Produced by frontman Roger Troutman and Bootsy Collins (who also played guitar on the album), Zapp was recorded between late 1979 and early 1980 at the United Sound Studios in Detroit, U.S.A.

Zapp
Studio album by
Zapp
ReleasedJuly 30, 1980
Recorded1979–1980
StudioUnited Sound Systems (Detroit, Michigan)
GenreElectro-funk
Length40:16
LabelWarner Bros.
ProducerRoger Troutman, Bootsy Collins
Zapp chronology
Zapp
(1980) 		Zapp II
(1982)
Singles from Zapp
  1. "More Bounce to the Ounce"
    Released: September 1980[1]
  2. "Be Alright"
    Released: November 1980[2]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [3]
Robert ChristgauC+ [4]

Topping the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for 2 weeks in fall 1980 [5] and certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) that November, the album has been cited as one of the definitive albums of early 1980s electro funk[citation needed], and partially influenced the creation of the G-funk sound of hip hop music[citation needed], which became popular on the West Coast of the United States during the early and mid 1990s.

Background and recording edit

During the late 1970s, Zapp was noticed by two friends of the Troutman family, Phelps "Catfish" Collins and William Earl "Bootsy" Collins, both of whom were members of Parliament-Funkadelic since the early 1970s. Earlier, Roger Troutman and his brothers played frequently in the Ohio area, originally forming the band Roger and His Fabulous Vels in 1966.

After the two Collins musicians witnessed one of Zapp's live performances, they invited Zapp to visit Detroit's United Sound Studios, where they went on to write and record the demo for More Bounce to the Ounce, which would later appear on the debut album. Parliament-Funkadelic front-man George Clinton encouraged the band to present the demo tape to Warner Bros. Records, which ultimately led to the band's signing to the label in early 1979.

"George Clinton just happened to step into the studio this night and he really liked this one part that we had already re-did on 'Funky Bounce'. He advised us to loop that section and put the other talk-box parts over it. At that time, this was considered a genius act, because you had to actually cut the tape and make the right cut, line it up and loop it. So let us not forget that Dr. Funkenstein was way ahead of his time as well."

— Bootsy Collins

In popular culture edit

More Bounce to the Ounce is featured in the films Boyz n the Hood, Mi Vida Loca, Losing Isaiah, Hate, Any Given Sunday, Blue Hill Avenue and Straight Outta Compton, the 2002 Rockstar video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and the 2018 South Park episode "A Boy and a Priest". It was also in an episode of "New Girl" (Season 4, episode 20).

Track listing edit

All songs written by Roger Troutman.

Side one:

  1. More Bounce to the Ounce – 9:25
  2. Freedom – 3:48
  3. Brand New Player – 5:51

Side two:

  1. Funky Bounce – 6:46
  2. Be Alright – 7:52
  3. Coming Home – 6:34

Chart performance edit

In 1980, More Bounce To the Ounce went to number 2 on the US Black singles chart. Also in 1980, the album launched in the number one position on the US Black albums chart[citation needed].

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Personnel edit

  • vocals - Bobby Glover, Jannetta Boyce, Marchelle Smith, Delores Smith
  • percussion - Larry and Lester Troutman
  • conga drums - Larry Troutman
  • trap drums - Lester Troutman
  • bass, vocals - Terry Troutman
  • sax - Carl Cowen
  • keyboards, vocals - Greg Jackson
  • guitars - Bootsy Collins
  • guitars, vocals, keyboards, talk box, bass, harmonica, vibraphone - Roger Troutman

Album Cover Art by Ronald P "Stozo" Edwards and Overton Loyd.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Zapp - More Bounce to the Ounce, Part I".
  2. ^ "Zapp - be Alright - Part I".
  3. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r22579
  4. ^ "Robert Christgau: Albums".
  5. ^ Hogan, Ed (January 17, 2014). "Roger Troutman". AllMusic. para.2. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  6. ^ "American album certifications – Zapp – Zapp". Recording Industry Association of America.

Further reading edit

  • Tony Bolden, The funk era and beyond: new perspectives on black popular culture. Macmillan, 2008.
  • Portia K. Maultsby, "Dayton Street Funk: The Layering of Multiple Identities" The Ashgate research companion to popular musicology. Ashgate, 2009.
  • Dave Tompkins, Wax Poetics Magazine number 35 (2009)
  • Rickey Vincent, Funk: the music, the people, and the rhythm of the one. Macmillan, 1996.
  • Alexander G. Weheliye. “Feenin: Posthuman Voices in Black Popular Music.” Social Text 71 (summer 2002): 21–47.

January 01, 1970
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Zapp album news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2014 Learn how and when to remove this message Zapp is the debut studio album by the American funk band Zapp released on July 30 1980 by Warner Bros Records The album s style and sound bears a strong resemblance to Parliament Funkadelic citation needed as the band was working with Parliament Funk members Bootsy Collins and George Clinton during the album s production Produced by frontman Roger Troutman and Bootsy Collins who also played guitar on the album Zapp was recorded between late 1979 and early 1980 at the United Sound Studios in Detroit U S A ZappStudio album by ZappReleasedJuly 30 1980Recorded1979 1980StudioUnited Sound Systems Detroit Michigan GenreElectro funkLength40 16LabelWarner Bros ProducerRoger Troutman Bootsy CollinsZapp chronologyZapp 1980 Zapp II 1982 Singles from Zapp More Bounce to the Ounce Released September 1980 1 Be Alright Released November 1980 2 Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllmusic 3 Robert ChristgauC 4 Topping the US Billboard Top R amp B Hip Hop Albums chart for 2 weeks in fall 1980 5 and certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA that November the album has been cited as one of the definitive albums of early 1980s electro funk citation needed and partially influenced the creation of the G funk sound of hip hop music citation needed which became popular on the West Coast of the United States during the early and mid 1990s Contents 1 Background and recording 2 In popular culture 3 Track listing 4 Chart performance 5 Certifications 6 Personnel 7 See also 8 References 9 Further readingBackground and recording editDuring the late 1970s Zapp was noticed by two friends of the Troutman family Phelps Catfish Collins and William Earl Bootsy Collins both of whom were members of Parliament Funkadelic since the early 1970s Earlier Roger Troutman and his brothers played frequently in the Ohio area originally forming the band Roger and His Fabulous Vels in 1966 After the two Collins musicians witnessed one of Zapp s live performances they invited Zapp to visit Detroit s United Sound Studios where they went on to write and record the demo for More Bounce to the Ounce which would later appear on the debut album Parliament Funkadelic front man George Clinton encouraged the band to present the demo tape to Warner Bros Records which ultimately led to the band s signing to the label in early 1979 George Clinton just happened to step into the studio this night and he really liked this one part that we had already re did on Funky Bounce He advised us to loop that section and put the other talk box parts over it At that time this was considered a genius act because you had to actually cut the tape and make the right cut line it up and loop it So let us not forget that Dr Funkenstein was way ahead of his time as well Bootsy CollinsIn popular culture editMore Bounce to the Ounce is featured in the films Boyz n the Hood Mi Vida Loca Losing Isaiah Hate Any Given Sunday Blue Hill Avenue and Straight Outta Compton the 2002 Rockstar video game Grand Theft Auto Vice City and the 2018 South Park episode A Boy and a Priest It was also in an episode of New Girl Season 4 episode 20 Track listing editAll songs written by Roger Troutman Side one More Bounce to the Ounce 9 25 Freedom 3 48 Brand New Player 5 51 Side two Funky Bounce 6 46 Be Alright 7 52 Coming Home 6 34Chart performance editIn 1980 More Bounce To the Ounce went to number 2 on the US Black singles chart Also in 1980 the album launched in the number one position on the US Black albums chart citation needed Certifications editRegion Certification Certified units sales United States RIAA 6 Gold 500 000 Shipments figures based on certification alone Personnel editvocals Bobby Glover Jannetta Boyce Marchelle Smith Delores Smith percussion Larry and Lester Troutman conga drums Larry Troutman trap drums Lester Troutman bass vocals Terry Troutman sax Carl Cowen keyboards vocals Greg Jackson guitars Bootsy Collins guitars vocals keyboards talk box bass harmonica vibraphone Roger Troutman Album Cover Art by Ronald P Stozo Edwards and Overton Loyd See also editList of number one R amp B albums of 1980 U S References edit Zapp More Bounce to the Ounce Part I Zapp be Alright Part I https www allmusic com album r22579 Robert Christgau Albums Hogan Ed January 17 2014 Roger Troutman AllMusic para 2 Retrieved April 20 2014 American album certifications Zapp Zapp Recording Industry Association of America Further reading editTony Bolden The funk era and beyond new perspectives on black popular culture Macmillan 2008 Portia K Maultsby Dayton Street Funk The Layering of Multiple Identities The Ashgate research companion to popular musicology Ashgate 2009 Dave Tompkins Wax Poetics 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