Album of the Day

Built around Roger Troutman and three of his brothers, Zapp was among the leading lights of the rich '70s/'80s Dayton, Ohio, funk scene. When they caught the ear of Bootsy Collins, the bassist brought them to Detroit's United Sound Studios to cut an album, which became the band's eponymous debut for Warner Bros. While it bears an unmistakable P-Funk influence, the 1980 collection stands out thanks to Roger's distinctive “talk-box” singing and such irresistible tracks as “Be Alright” and much-sampled signature song “More Bounce to the Ounce.” A Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart-topper, the Gold-certified ZAPP is now part of the Rhino Reds series, reissued on red vinyl with a bonus 7” single.