Zapp is best known for its 1980 funk hit More Bounce to the Ounce (produced by Bootsy Collins). The group recorded five albums as 'Zapp' & Roger recorded five others under his own name.
Roger & Zapp are known for the distinctive synthesized sound produced by recording vocals through a Talk box fed by an electonic synthesizer. Roger's voice can be heard on the Dr. Dre-produced 1996 Tupac Shakur hit "California Love". Roger also appeared on songs by Johnny Gill, Keith Sweat, Eric Benet and H-Town amongst others.
On Sunday, April 25, 1999, Roger Troutman was found shot and critically wounded outside a recording studio in Dayton, Ohio; he died during surgery at a local hospital. Roger's brother Larry was found dead in a car a few blocks away with a single gunshot wound to the head. It is likely that a personal dispute had developed between the two brothers; as far as can be determined, Larry shot Roger, then shot himself.
Doo Wa Ditty
Zapp Lyrics
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Dum dum dum dum dum
Bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp-bomp-bomp-de-oop
Bomp-bomp-bomp-de-oop
Girl, I wanna, wanna blow my thing
Ooh...ooh...ooh...
Ooh...ooh...ooh...
Oh, oh, oh, wanna blow my thing
Ooh...ooh...ooh...
Do your thing
Just do your thing
Do your thing
Just do your thing
Just do your thing
Do your thing
Said I wanna blow (Doo wa)
Just let me blow (Doo wa ditty)
Blow my thing, baby
Blow my thing (Doo wa ditty)
Said I wanna blow (Doo wa)
Just let me blow (Doo wa ditty)
Blow my thing, baby
Blow my thing (Doo wa ditty)
Said I wanna blow (Doo wa)
Just let me blow (Doo wa ditty)
Blow my thing, baby
Blow my thing (Doo wa ditty)
Just do your thing
Do your thing
Just do your thing
Just do your thing
Just do your thing
Just do your thing
Just do your thing
Ooh...
Let me blow my thing
Ooh...
Wanna blow my thing, baby
Shoo...
Now dig my funky thing
Boom
Bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp-bomp-bomp-de-oop
Dip-dip-dip-dip-doo
Bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp
Bomp-bomp-bomp-de-oop
Dip-dip-dip-dip-doo
Said I wanna blow (Doo wa)
Just let me blow (Doo wa ditty)
Blow my thing, baby
Blow my thing (Doo wa ditty)
Said I wanna blow (Doo wa)
Just let me blow (Doo wa ditty)
Blow my thing, baby
Blow my thing (Doo wa ditty)
Said I wanna blow (Doo wa)
Just let me blow (Doo wa ditty)
Blow my thing, baby
Blow my thing (Doo wa ditty)
"Doo Wa Ditty" by Zapp is an upbeat funk song that includes simple, repetitive lyrics centered around blowing one's "thing," likely referring to playing music or performing. The opening lines "Ditty, dum dum dum dum dum, bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp, bomp bomp bomp de oop" set the stage for the funky, danceable beat that follows throughout the song. The chorus emphasizes the desire to blow one's thing, accompanied by rhythmic "doo wa" vocalizations. The repeated refrain to "just do your thing" encourages listeners to let loose and dance to the groovy tune.
Despite the song's apparent simplicity, "Doo Wa Ditty" is a prime example of Zapp's creative use of the Talk Box, a vocoder that produces a distinctive electronic sound. The song's Talk Box solo is particularly impressive and has become a defining feature of the track. Overall, this classic funk song showcases Zapp's unique sound and ability to get listeners moving on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Ditty
A short, simple song
Dum dum dum dum dum
Repetitive beats that create an upbeat atmosphere
Bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp-bomp
More repeating beats to add to the rhythm
Bomp-bomp-bomp-de-oop
A variation in the beat to keep things interesting
Girl, I wanna, wanna blow my thing
The singer wants to perform and show off his talent
Ooh...ooh...ooh...
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Oh, oh, oh, wanna blow my thing
Continuation of expressing the desire to perform
Do your thing
Encouraging others to do what makes them happy and comfortable
Just do your thing
Reinforcing the message to be true to oneself
Said I wanna blow (Doo wa)
Repetition of the desire to perform, with the addition of the doo wa sound for emphasis
Just let me blow (Doo wa ditty)
Asking for permission to showcase his talent, with the additional doo wa ditty sound for emphasis
Blow my thing, baby
Referring to performing and exciting the audience
Just do your thing
Encouragement to others to be true to themselves and do what makes them happy
Ooh...
Excitement and anticipation
Wanna blow my thing, baby
Desire to excite and satisfy the audience
Shoo...
Dismissal of negativity or doubts
Now dig my funky thing
Full confidence in his talent and performing abilities
Boom
An explosion of sound and energy
Dip-dip-dip-dip-doo
Adding a fun and playful sound to the beat
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Eva Veronica Willis
A lot of us can say , that zapp has been and will always be on our life soundtrack. Rip roger , thanks for your music
sonnyblack71
Timeless music will never die!!! Sounds as good as the day it came out!!!
Lori R
We need to bring back this kind of music!! Young kids have no idea.
Derek Goins
Kids these days...
YMN Kayss 🇩🇿
What would be good is that the new rap samples funckadelic, zapp, and parliament
Ski_
Yes we do
Marco Mancilla
Naw
ElMorenoMuerte
Lol I'm 16 and I LOVE old school music
intellismart28
I remember when I was little, my mom always played this song while we were cleaning up on Saturdays. It was one of her favorites. So many memories from this song! RIP Mommy
YMN Kayss 🇩🇿
@Tony Billy A very good taste of music