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.
Mega Medley
Zapp Lyrics
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More bounce
More bounce
More bounce
More bounce to the ounce (Much more bounce)
More bounce to the ounce (Much more bounce)
More bounce to the ounce
More bounce to the ounce
Do it, do it, Roger, do it (Wanna do it, girl)
Dance-dance-dance-dance
I wanna see you, girl
Dance-dance-dance-dance
I wanna see you, girl
Movin on the dance floor
Ooh, the way you move
You blow my mind, girl
Good God
Dance
Uh, good, Good
Baby, baby, baby, baby
So ruff, so tuff out here, baby
So ruff, so tuff out here, baby
I can make you dance (Now baby, dance now)
I can make you dance (Now baby, dance now)
I can make you dance (Now baby, dance now)
I can make you dance if you want me to
I can make you dance-dance-dance-dance-dance-dance
Ooh...
Let me do my thing
Ooh...
Wanna do my thing, baby
Shoo...
Now dig my funky 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)
Oh, oh, oh, I heard it through the grapevine
Somebody told me bout your plans to leave me
Grapevine
I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, oh, oh, I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, oh, oh, I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, oh, oh, I heard it through the grapevine
Oh, oh, oh, I heard it through the grapevine
"Mega Medley" by Zapp is a funk track with a heavy bass line, guitar riffs, and an infectious hook. The song encourages people to dance and to move their bodies with more bounce for each ounce. It's a party song that gets everyone moving on the dance floor. The lyrics are straightforward and repetitive, yet catchy and engaging.
The song starts with the chorus "More bounce to the ounce," which repeats throughout the song. It then encourages Roger to "do it" and asks "girl" to "dance dance dance." The song then transitions to a vocal solo, where Roger takes the center stage and sings "I can make you dance." The song then ends with a cover of Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," where the band adds its own unique flavor to the classic song.
Line by Line Meaning
More bounce
There needs to be more energy and excitement in the music
More bounce to the ounce (Much more bounce)
Even more energy is needed in order to really get the party going
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
Roger is being encouraged to play his music and get the dance floor going
Wanna do it, girl
The singer wants the woman to join in on the dancing and have fun
Dance-dance-dance-dance
I wanna see you, girl
The singer wants the woman to dance and show off her moves
Movin on the dance floor
Ooh, the way you move
You blow my mind, girl
The woman's dancing is so impressive that it is leaving a lasting impression on the singer
Good God
The singer is amazed by the woman's dancing and is exclaiming to show his excitement
So ruff, so tuff out here, baby
It's a tough world out there, but the singer wants to create a fun and safe space for the woman to dance in
I can make you dance (Now baby, dance now)
The singer is confident in his ability to create music that will make people want to dance
I can make you dance if you want me to
The singer is offering to create music that will make the woman want to dance
Ooh...
Let me do my thing
The singer wants to perform his music and create an atmosphere that will get people dancing
Wanna do my thing, baby
The singer is passionate about performing his music and wants to share that with the woman
Blow my thing, baby
Blow my thing (Doo wa ditty)
The singer wants to perform his music and have the woman enjoy it and dance to it
Oh, oh, oh, I heard it through the grapevine
The singer has heard a rumor and is acknowledging it
Somebody told me bout your plans to leave me
The rumor that the singer has heard is about the woman planning to leave him
Grapevine
I heard it through the grapevine
The singer heard the rumor from someone else
Oh, oh, oh, I heard it through the grapevine
The singer is still thinking about the rumor and acknowledging that it is on his mind
Oh, oh, oh, I heard it through the grapevine
The singer is still thinking about the rumor and acknowledging that it is on his mind
Oh, oh, oh, I heard it through the grapevine
The singer is still thinking about the rumor and acknowledging that it is on his mind
Writer(s): Larry Troutman, Roger Troutman Copyright: R2m Music
Contributed by Aubrey I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@beautifulshanell
Still loving this album in 2020 R.I.P Roger Troutman itβs been 21 years since youβve been gone β€οΈ
@thehellafreshg.o.s.7144
He made some great jams
@paulgrady959
One of the funkiest bands I've ever heard. I got the chance to meet Roger and what a down to earth person he was. He and I even took a picture after their performance in 1985.
@ilovejesus1432
Ugh youβre so lucky to have attended one of their concerts Iβm 24 so it wasnβt my generation sadly haha but I bet that concert was the absolute best vibe and so memorable πβΊοΈ
@clockwerk3494
you're lucky to have met him i was born after he died which pisses me off so very much!
@Crowbar-il8hk
It's a shame that I wasn't born in your generation.
@jessicanorman5205
I love this medley, better then coffee in the morning..lol gets me moving every time!
@mustaphazendik4913
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@brandenbarnett6093
2am over here, and this still brings ya to life!
@justicej.alires704
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