Zapp funk band album honors legacy of roger troutman. Particularly influential in the electro subgenre of funk, zapp were known for their trademark use of the talkbox effect. Received a grammy nomination for 2pac california love. Roger troutman november 29, 1951 april 25, 1999, also known mononymously as roger, was an american singer, composer, songwriter, producer, multiinstrumentalist and the founder of the band zapp who helped spearhead the funk movement and heavily influenced west coast hip hop due to the scenes heavy sampling of his music over the years. Discover all roger troutmans music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Roger waters is still doing the things roger waters is known to doand, i must admit, still doing them well. Download zapp and roger all the greatest hits 1993 flac rlg torrent or any other torrent from audio flac direct download via magnet link.
Roger troutman listen and stream free music, albums, new. It was on that day that larry troutman shot his brother, talkbox pioneer roger troutman, outside of roger troutmans dayton music studio. Rem genre funk rem date 1976 rem discid 7b0ab308 rem comment exactaudiocopy v0. Electrofunk band from ohio, led by roger troutman and four of his brothers, known for the classics more bounce to the ounce and computer love. Eazye str8 off tha streetz of muthaphukkin compton full. Formed with his brothers, zapps first album set the tone for their funkfuelled, futuristic dancesoul music. I heard it through the grapevine part 1, single version 08.
Troutman was well known for his use of the talk box. Singer, songwriter, producer and multiinstrumentalist, well known for his use of the talk box and large influence on early 90s west coast hip hop. Roger troutman released five albums from 1976 till 1991. Roger troutman listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos roger troutman. Two warnerreleased bestof collections compiled his most popular songs from both monikers. Like his mentor clinton, who recorded for several labels at the same time under different monikers. Born in hamilton, ohio troutman was the fourth of nine children.
Okay, this is the first of many tribute albums to come for the late great roger troutman. The first zapp album, released in 1980, had been produced by roger troutman and bootsy collins. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v. Zapp and roger all the greatest hits 1993 flac rlg. Zapp discography 19802005 lossless music download flac. Got about all of the stuff here even in vinyl, from the old days lol but jesse ray was total news to me, cant wait to listen. Play that guitar is a quick and easy way to get your party gettin funky real quick. Roger troutman, american singer, songwriter, and producer who with his brothers founded 1975 the funk group zapp, which had a number of hits in the 1980s, including more bounce to the ounce. Choose from roger troutman sheet music for such popular songs as 40 best rap hip hop songs with piano, my shot, and weak.
His first real solo album came in 1985 with the brilliant pros and cons of hitch hiking though. Zapp is the band of musicians founded by the four troutman brothers and roger refers to the brother, roger troutman, responsible for bringing the band together and setting them on. Roger troutman was born on november 29, 1951 in dayton, ohio, usa. All the greatest hits zapp to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Apr 11, 2014 2pac 1996 all eyez on me 320kbps all eyez on me book 1. He was a singer, composer, and multiinstrumentalist known for using the talkbox and synthesizers. Albums include shadow on the wall taurus 3, the complete mike oldfield, and crises. You can buy latest album bridging the gap 1991 roger troutman. From california love, to true love, your neck will not want to stop snappin. May 26, 2017 zapp is the band of musicians founded by the four troutman brothers and roger refers to the brother, roger troutman, responsible for bringing the band together and setting them on their course. Find roger troutman discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Download 2pac discography 19912010 torrent or any other torrent from category. The 7 day theory, released on november 5, 1996 although the album was finished before shakurs death. Roger and his brother larry died under mysterious and.
Dj yella, roger troutman str8 off tha streetz of muthaphukkin compton youtube. Dick smith, lead vocals, background vocals larry troutman, congas drums, percussion roger troutman, keyboards, lead vocals, rhodes guitar, background vocals, synthesizer barrett strong, composer carl cowen, horn lester troutman, drums zapp troutman, bass guitar, background vocals roger, mainartist norman whitfield, composer bobby glover, background vocals delores smith. The original lineup consisted of four troutman brothersfrontman roger, larry, lester and terryand nontroutman family members bobby. Roger roger troutman, and with the human body 19761991 7cd. The discography of tupac shakur, an american rapper, consists of eleven studio albums. Roger troutman, also known simply as roger, was a legendary electrofunk artist from dayton, ohio. Roger troutman released music as both zapp and roger in the 1980s, attaining success with both, the former being his band and the latter being his solo project with one more album around 1991. Like his mentor clinton, who recorded for several labels at the same time under different monikers, troutman recorded simultaneously as roger, releasing albums and hit singles on warner bros. Feb 17, 2015 dj yella, roger troutman str8 off tha streetz of muthaphukkin compton youtube eazye str8 off tha streetz of muthaphukkin compton full album duration. Roger s solo career actually dates back to 1970 when he worked with avantgarde composer ron geesin on the soundtrack to the film the body. Roger troutmans profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Roger troutman november 29, 1951 april 25, 1999 was the lead singer of the band zapp.
After spending time as a young protege of roger troutman, this soul singer ventured off on a prolific solo career. Like his previous solo offering, the many facets of roger, troutman. Roger still lives on in our hearts when you play this album. Roger troutman had formed various different bands with his four brothers. Superman previously unreleased, 1997 roger 1984 the. The discography of zapp, an american funk band, consists of six studio albums, twentytwo singles and two official compilation albums. Roger troutman november 29, 1951 april 25, 1999 was an american singer, songwriter, producer and the lead vocalist of the band zapp who helped spearhead the funk movement and heavily influenced west coast hip hop due to the scenes heavy sampling of his music over the years. As a matter of fact, one might say that the stylings, sounds, and melodies present on this album sound extremely familiar. Roger troutman samples, covers and remixes whosampled. Roger troutman interview february 3rd 1996 soulpatrol. Roger troutman was not the first to use the vocoder effect, but he was the first to feature it predominantly as. This is an essencial album for fans of his later work with pink floyd, although some may find it a bit. The undisputable master of the talkboxvocoder, roger troutman began performing in various bands while in high school and found fame with zapp as well as a lengthy solo career. Just stumbled upon yr blog by lookin for a zapp cover lotsa kudos for ur great work, i will certainly spend some time here.
Music profile for roger chapman, born 8 april 1942. Roger troutman download all funk songs roger troutman. Durring the summer of 1998 i was backstage at a concert featuring mandrill, ohio players and zapp while i was backstage i had the chance to meet roger and his brothers and to talk with them for a few min. Roger and his brother larry died under mysterious and violent circumstances. For reasons not well understood, larry troutman shot roger several times outside his recording studio and then killed himself, a few blocks away from where he shot roger. T c song is one when for you and that special someone are trying to get loose with ya goose. Here you can buy and download music mp3 roger troutman. It featured remixed cuts of troutmans solo singles along with a new. Roger troutman samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Collection of zapp one of the most underrated funk groups of the 1980s, zapp revolutionized the computer pop of electro with their trademark vocoder talk boxes and bumping grooves, emulating the earthier side of prince and cameo, with a leader in roger troutman who was more than efficient at polished production. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps.
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