More Bounce to the Ounce
Song by Zapp
“Electronic dance music has been around since at least the 1970s, developing over the years. ”
For decades, the music industry has been providing energy-charged electric music for people. From the many hip-hop groups to come out of American history, Zapp is considered one of the most influential funk bands ever. They began in Dayton, Ohio, United States, in 1977.
This group not only delivered fantastic music but ushered in a new era of hip-hop that was more than just about making songs. Zapp's debut album was recorded, produced, and released by Roger and produced by Roger Troutman and Bootsy Collins between 1979 and early 1980 in the United Sound Studios of Detroit; this was their first recording on a major label.
In 1980, Warner Bros. Records released "More Bounce to the Ounce," the debut single by American funk group Zapp. It is the first track on their notorious debut album and serves as the album's first single.
The song was written, arranged, composed, and produced by founder Roger Troutman who is well known for using the talkbox.
“Zapp’s debut single is notable for using that talkbox, “More Bounce to the Ounce” is an electro-funk track appreciating how ladies move on the dance floor. ”
The single Version is 5:14, and the album version is 9:25. It is a track that influenced both East and West Coast hip-hop scenes and was sampled by several rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy, EPMD, and The Notorious BIG. It was also used in several movies, including Losing Isaiah (1995), Any Given Sunday (1999), Blue Hill Avenue (2001) Straight Outta Compton (2015). This song is also featured in the 2002 Rock star video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City made it famous again.
You can say that this track is old, but, sound-wise, the song still sounds fresh! The blend is what will inspire many of the artists that follow. The talkbox on the vocals was unique in funk and made Zapp one of the most popular bands of the early 80s and late 70s.
The track "More Bounce to the Ounce" was also composed with the signature talkbox on the vocals, guitars, and bass. Kicking around 106 bpm, the song is an absolute classic gem.
It is unknown how many copies of the album were sold, but it's a song that will not be forgotten. This song as a single was very successful and reached #2 on the billboard hot R&B tracks for 14-days during late 1980 and also gained position 86 in the US Billboard Hot 100. Zapp released many more albums quickly afterward, and their final release was Zapp 5 in September 1989. Although They could not receive an RIAA certification, they became one of the most influential bands out of American Hip Hop and Funk History.
