FIRST TIME HEARING Zapp & Roger - I Want to Be Your Man REACTION

[@mashaunatraywick9507]

He used a voice box. That was his trademark. Back in 87' you couldn't go anywhere without hearing this song. R.I.P. Roger.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

The Zapp Band was rocking it back in the day. 😍

[@JenX_1973]

They played this at every junior high/high school dance we had back in the late 80s!

[@bakercarl8518]

Yeah, Computer Love.

[@kimscott3889]

How did he die

[@wandamanning9198]

Later in music a lot of hip hop groups called on Roger Troutman to perform on their records with his Talk Box. R.I.P. Mr. Troutman. A true legend.

[@doreencastillo2710]

Alright now 🥰 y’all need to listen to Computer Love and More Bounce to the Ounce by Zapp and Roger

[@robertmena2354]

Definitely

[@m3li55a5]

These were the two other songs I was going to recommend as well 🤣

[@seansmith5826]

Facts

[@natassjaarbulich1550]

More bounce is the car show banger!!

[@sandrareyes5314]

YAS!!!

[@dbrownthegreat]

Before T-Pain and Future there was Roger Troutman. This man has influenced a ton of great music over the past few decades. The undisputed master of the Talk Box.

[@youaintasbadasyouthink]

He's an absolute legend but let me make the distinction that Future & T Pain don't use Talkboxes, it's Autotune made famous by Cher of all people haha. Computer Love is my all time fave, man I wish I could have seen Roger play live. Side note, I bought a talkbox a few months ago and honestly it's the hardest thing to make sound good in terms of hearing the words and not just the tones. Roger is truly the master.

[@crich95]

Before Roger Troutman there was Stevie Wonder.

[@ah_libra]

And before Cher 🙂

[@dbrownthegreat]

@@youaintasbadasyouthink You're absolutely right. Thanks for the clarification about the talkbox and autotune. I had forgotten about Cher's song "Believe" too, lol. Am I correct that it's the talkbox that Teddy Riley uses? I've seen footage of him on stage with the tube in his mouth.

[@ms.battle9055]

@@crich95 I forgot about Stevie.

[@sharonjarrett8953]

Luther Vandross ft Cheryl Lynn “ If This World Was Mine” “And A House Not A Home”

[@JC-il5hh]

"A House is not a Home" is a classic!Please react to this one.

[@traceyamarnie6105]

Love luther vandross. "Buy me a rose" is a song i love

[@zanychris]

YES!

[@Mrskmdumas12]

Y'all cookin' with Crisco now!!! Zapp was the sh!t back in the day. You should listen to 'Computer Love'. Charlie Wilson from The Gap Band is on that song, too.

[@misstee9453]

Yep hotter than fish grease 😊

[@kellygiannetti4848]

Love, love, LOVE "Computer Love"!

[@pthesmith]

Hotter than a pressing comb, chile!

[@WestsidePiFF]

One of my favorite songs ever

[@eljoy5280]

Me too! Been thinking of this song so much lately. This is so great.

[@starbabylight7879]

This is my favorite song of all-time!!! #1fan Love me some Roger!! ❤

[@Blige411]

Did y'all do their biggest hit "Computer Love"?

[@bernicejackson42]

More Bounce to the Ounce was the biggest 😍😍

[@biajsm4790]

Now that’s a classic!!! Yes please do Computer Love, which Neo basically redid as “I only want you to love”

[@bigjay123]

Didnt they use one in SELENA

[@mdatx2012]

One of the greatest songs ever made!

[@LibraKing3121]

"More bounce to the ounce" was their biggest HIT!! It's their signature piece! It put them on the map.

[@toyabellagal6764]

Now you have to do Computer Love

[@mussiebeyene8834]

Emotions. Deep classic

[@melaniecleveland]

Yes!!

[@WestsidePiFF]

Roger was very impactful with this style and went on to do the hook for California Love with Dr. Dre & 2Pac and did other features as well. He was killed by his brother Larry who was also a member of the group, Zapp and then committed suicide after murdering him. Always love Zapp & Roger music.

[@chrisspiers6310]

WESTSIDE.PIFF, how tragic!😥

[@JoanneDunham]

No way!!!

[@TheCookfamily01]

That was a tragic, shocking event, broke my heart.

[@dorothyesked8866]

I had the pleasure of seeing Roger and Zap I can say is it was stupid crazy they turned it out for real! I'm saying you guys should treat yourself by listening to More Bounce to the Ounce you won't regret it trust me.

[@wegap2012]

I believe the brother who shot him was actually ZAPP’s manager. And there was an alternation because Roger was about to fire the brother or something? That’s what I heard in Unsung.

[@fyeredfredsr4674]

This wasn't actually Zapp. This was Roger Troutman by himself with Shirley Murdoch on background vocals. You should react to her. Now she sang GROWN FOLK music. Bad jam right here.

[@kristenjoyce2180]

Your comment triggered Grand Funk Railroad. Have they reacted to them??? 😳

[@stevieruiz6476]

Roger was the group and zapp was the singer

[@Blackgirlswag86]

@@stevieruiz6476 Roger Troutman was the singer Zapp was the group. This song was from his solo album Unlimited.

[@jewelofaries]

Alright Twinz come on with it !!!! Yall jammin tonight. Bring back that good old school !!!!!!

[@kathyjam2482]

This was a JAM!!

[@squalley]

1:30 It’s called a TalkBox. It's hard to explain how it works in words so just look it up, pretty damn cool how it's used

[@deedee9251]

It's called a Talk Box. There are videos that show him with a tube in his mouth as he sings. If that is the greatest hits CD, make sure you listen to "More bounce to the ounce". You will hear Roger and Zapp playing at most cookouts , barbeque. Enjoy☺️

[@marcilk7534]

I’d love for them to react to More Bounce to the Ounce! It’s my favorite from Zapp.

[@harperdm]

Love this song so much!! I was so excited it was on Love & Basketball’s soundtrack.

[@fancyfacekarren]

Love the movie and soundtrack!!

[@CherieKing]

That slow dance scene still gives me chills lol.

[@harperdm]

Yesss @@CherieKing!! Now I gotta go watch the movie!!🥰

[@harperdm]

Yessss @@fancyfacekarren!! One of my favs!!

[@suzibridges1775]

Back in the day this was some slow groovin, straight up baby making music. They were too smooth. Also another song from another artist. Rose Royce. I wanna get next to you. Think you guys might like that one also. Thanks for sharing your time with all of us. Great energy!

[@tnaccountability7455]

Facts. Look at my post on main screen. When this song came on I always skated with a few gals as I was in the top of the class per skaters n id slip through a group of girls on one foot zig zagging then turn around backwards n grab their hands n skate backwards facing them. I could literally see them melt lol 😆 its funny to sit back n remember it. They would fight over me lmao

[@nettiemac]

Awwwww yeah.

[@seeesspee]

It really was bumping back in the day... and now

[@shantaejenkins9800]

This is still a bop‼️ I remember this song on Love & Basketball...they also did another hit called "Computer Love". Make sure yall check that song out❣

[@jdfodio]

The female singing on the song @4:31 is Shirley Murdock. She had some 80's hits ("As We Lay", feat. on Zapp & Roger's "Computer Love", etc.). She's always the "mama" in gospel plays now.

[@prettyboyvalentino2386]

3:27 That exact line gives me chills everytime I hear it. It’s such an amazing line and even the way he sings it is just phenomenal. Best verse in the whole song

[@RIODJENIRO1]

wow, this takes me back to some great "Old School"...so happy you two enjoy this amazing song. BTW, Roger (Troutman) passed away (was murdered by his brother) in 1999. The sound is a TALKBOX used by singers. Thank you gentlemen so much for making your video's and sharing!

[@Ilovewbd]

This is a history lesson right here guys! My hometown Dayton, OH in the house! When you get time, please research the impact Zapp & Roger had on the music industry, from Funk to R & B to Hip-Hop. They're legends! R.I.P. to the Troutman brothers! 🎵🎶

[@funkydrops]

BIG UP!!!

[@tnaccountability7455]

They are pioneers. They made dance floors and skating rinks pop.

[@billiejones8602]

I lived there back in the day of The Ohio Players, Lakeside and Slave. Those were the days

[@summerbreeze553]

Aren't they from Trotwood?

[@billiejones8602]

@@summerbreeze553 Haven't lived in Trotwood for years. I remember Roger bein from Hamilton. I think some of the other members were from Dayton.

[@MindTrickedX24]

"More Bounce to the Ounce." "Dance Floor." "I Can Make You Dance." "Heartbreaker." "Be Alright." "Computer Love." Have fun, fam.

[@mussiebeyene8834]

Can I add Emotions. Deep classic.

[@Tes7000]

Do Wah Ditty

[@MindTrickedX24]

@@Tes7000 Fo' sho'!

[@conniecollins9946]

Yes

[@carriejonen3395]

Heartbreaker was my favorite

[@elikadiaz9693]

You've heard part of this band before!!! Roger was featured in California Love by Tupac

[@feefee937]

Heard It Through the Grapevine by Zapp... EPIC

[@michelleblack4844]

I completely agree. Love his version

[@focusedchick]

Yessssss!!!

[@micheleboyd1742]

more Roger please. 'I can make you dance if you want me to'

[@jamielynn5641]

Brings me back to the 92-95 cruising days when my husband was in his low rider car club. We used to listen to this all the time!

[@MechThe1]

Zapp & Roger are underappreciated, imo. You can hear their influence in so many current artist's music.

[@JenX_1973]

Not only does this remind me of junior high, but it also reminds me of the high school dance scene in "Love & Basketball!" One of my top 10 fave movies!!

[@caroliesereed8658]

Best sound track EVER!!

[@hooyah_whit7054]

"IS THAT AUTOTUNE???"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That, Young Thundercats, is a Talkbox! The sound from his synthesizer is pushed thru a plastic tube held in his mouth blending the sound with his voice and projecting it thru his mic. Autotune wasnt even on the drawing board at the time🤔 Great reaction video, Fellas! Always proud to know that some of our kids appreciate the "Ol' School"😎💯

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Guys- their song “Dance Floor” is a must- they also have a version of “Heard it through the grapevine.” Both are musts! Trust me- huge hits!! 👍✌️

[@saiyongdawn7756]

4REAL!!!!😍

[@sarlndr]

Dance Floor is my JAM!!

[@tnaccountability7455]

Computer love, Doo wah ditty, more bounce to the ounce

[@mussiebeyene8834]

Can I add Emotions. Deep classic

[@saiyongdawn7756]

@@tnaccountability7455 Yeah, 'Bounce to the ounce' too.

[@estills4768]

Oh my gosh, thank you for reacting to this!!!! I’ve been waiting so long for someone to do this song! It’s on my playlist, one of my favs ❤️

[@87TAnn]

Ahhh memories. Great timeless song. Please react to USA For Africa - We Are The World

[@mikec8480]

Good song I been trying to request as well

[@kimberlypage5285]

Another great solo artist, Shirley Murdock, sang with this group. She is a powerhouse of a singer. Check out her songs: “Husband” and “As We Lay”

[@Tes7000]

Can't forget Go On Without You.

[@doratiscareno5856]

I remember DANCING SLOW to this SONG at the NIGHT CLUBS or home ...summer time backyard parties BIG HIT BACK IN THE DAY...👏👏👏👍🇺🇸

[@tnaccountability7455]

This was my request. Yes thank you young men. This was my Jam growing up slaying the skating rink slipping between a group of gals on one foot then spin around n grav their hands n skate backwards. I was a mfkn pimp in those days lol. This song was the one you wanted to come on if you had a crush on a lil cutie

[@kellygiannetti4848]

Lol...true!

[@kimberlyfarrow4339]

The BEST skating song!

[@michaelhouston3450]

This is my jam!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DarciaCramer]

One of my faves and one of the few CDs I have that I somehow didn’t lose. Now u must do “Computer Love” and “More Bounce to the Ounce”.

[@williamshoven]

Zapp & Roger - Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)

[@kellygiannetti4848]

Yesss!

[@sherylstembridge8845]

I think I still have this song on a mixtape in a box somewhere in my basement.?Truly one of the best old school jams!! I love that you chose this song. Give a listen to Tender Love by Force M.D’s.❤️

[@shevawn1973]

Yes indeed! Force MD is the Bomb!

[@jenmen1026]

💯

[@seeesspee]

Ya'll got to do "Happy" by Surface

[@staceysmith9487]

Yesssssssss, one of my faves!

[@mltgirl08moore89]

Exactly

[@gwendolyntaylor800]

That was my jam! I still have my cassette for sentimental reasons

[@MissSeaSea]

Omg!!!!! This song brings back so many memories!! Rip Jessica, I’ll never forget you, or us being silly af, jamming to this classic 💜😢

[@jwigleholland]

Love your reaction videos! I’ve been watching for over a year and am thrilled with your successes. Thank you & God bless.

[@sblackgrant]

"is that autotune?" Love that part! He crafted and perfected the Talk Box. Roger Troutman is one of my favs RIP!

[@c-mancleveland4632]

Computer Love by Zapp/Roger. The voice box hooked to a keyboard is how they create the sound. You sing by playing the notes and kind of going through the motion of singing but not really making any noise (the keyboard supplies that). You have to use a little bit on consonants. Peter Frampton used a voice box and guitar, most notably on his song "Do You Feel Like We Do" if you want to check out a rocker doing it, slightly before Zapp and Roger.

[@RU-HDD-4-HVN]

Many years before Auto-Tune, Prince wasn't even a Duke yet...... Roger was doin it right with a perfect production and performance.

[@hiloboy4life2002]

this song used to me get some back in the day. Damn im old!

[@jaysowavy4203]

Thisssss song is a masterpiece! Glad you youngins reviewed this slow vibe 🤲🏽

[@mic1240]

One of the many great funk groups from Dayton, Ohio. He had many great songs, roller rink jams

[@shellymarquez9320]

You’ll like Computer Love, Radio, More Bounce to the Ounce

[@marilynmarcus9954]

Roger and his brothers were so talented. They built homes too. The Troutman's. Roger = GOAT! Zapp is still performing.

[@mikec8480]

Bring me to the memories of the movie Mence ll Society, playing Zapp song Computer Love

[@brandyaugustine8555]

"Slow and Easy", an underrated song by the group featuring Shirley Murdock. Definitely "baby making music" ! 😉

[@begging4music]

Alot of babies were made with this song bros, Alot. This song was OFF the charts. Yall dont where you just went.✌🏾

[@jlc7000]

You're just scratching the surface...Can't wait to see your reaction to their other collaborations. Roger used a synthesizer (mouth piece) if I'm not mistaken. They were ahead of their time and blew us away with the new technology...back then.

[@gmac9987]

This jam was a necessity when tryin to holla at yo shawty!!!!!

[@pthesmith]

Pulling up in your Acura Legend 😂

[@peridotdiamondruby]

They from the 80’s please play more from them heartbreaker is a great one or more bounce to the ounce

[@generaines6369]

This was sort of a voice effects device that Roger Troutman used quite a bit with his vocals. It basically turned his voice into an instrument. If you watch performances Roger had a tube running into the corner of his mouth for these types of vocals. This was probably one of 4 of Zapp's/Roger's best hits. Check out "Computer Love", "Doo Wah Ditty", "More Bounce to the Ounce" or "I Can Make You Dance".

[@littlejoe9381]

Aren’t y’all glad all this good music is still accessible for you to enjoy? Even though it’s several decades old, it’s still smooth enough to jam to. You can dance, exercise, or just chill to this and many other oldies but goodies. Thank you You Tube. 🙂

[@BRollVisuals]

This is my blood family 💯🙏🏽 R.I.P Unc. Roger, Larry, terry or “zapp”, is his nickname, are my uncles and Lester, the drummer, is my grandpa. Crazy how people still love their music till this day

[@MacKeyser]

I dunno about crazy because Zapp was and is one of if not my favorite group of all time across all genres... More Bounce to the Ounce still makes me feel a certain kinda way all these years later.

[@arlisaburkes8071]

I was a big big fan of Zapp back in the day & still groove to their music today! Rip to your Uncles gone too soon, but never forgotten! Peace & Love to your family ❤️🎵

[@s001til]

I was still at Wright State in Dayton when I heard news of the brothers death. It was shocking.

[@Buttercup_Utoniumm]

🙏🏾

[@syleneburnley4749]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺😔😔😔😔😞😞😞😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫🌟🌟🌟💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💔💔💔💔

[@TweetsyCk]

This song will never get old ❤️

[@Copasyetic]

This song had every girl at the school dance wanting somebody to ask them to dance. No auto tune back then. This is one of the greatest bands during this era. Brings back sooo many great memories. #CLASSIC

[@rv3853]

Never heard of this jam, but it's pretty smooth 👏

[@doratiscareno5856]

You must be very young

[@doratiscareno5856]

Or younger....then me

[@rv3853]

@@doratiscareno5856 I'm kind of in the middle, I suppose. It's quite possible I heard this song back in the day but I don't remember it 🤷‍♀️

[@wendykelley810]

I have always loved this song!

[@saral7370]

Finally! Yes!! I asked for this a while back! "Computer Love" and "More Bounce to the Ounce" are also classics! I was born in early 80's and I still love them! The older people would play this and I fell in love with their sound! I have their CD! He used a talk box and it's like this tube thing you stick in your mouth!

[@ritanemons1283]

Can’t believe you hadn’t heard this on the movie “Love and Basketball!”

[@fancyfacekarren]

Yes!!!! This is a jam.

[@maddogmadison2188]

Yes! Roger with his Talk Box but now days they call it auto tune...Roger was one of the first to do it!! This is one of the songs of my junior high/high school years!!

[@michelledeleon2590]

This was played at weddings. This song is my all time fave from Roger ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nicolecelano4123]

Been waiting for you to hear this!!!

[@dinomarcelino3089]

One of my favorite old school groups. They got tons of hits in their catalog. You should also check out More Bounce to the Ounce, Dance Floor, Computer Love, Slow & Easy, So Ruff, So Tuff, and Doo Wa Ditty.

[@mickis.3692]

They made some of the best slow jamz!

[@delham7004]

More Bounce to The Ounce is the true banger by Zapp!!!💃🏾

[@chrisjarvis2287]

One of the best love songs ever written and one of the greatest to ever come out of Ohio.

[@peridotdiamondruby]

Oh now you’re just jammin!!

[@eileenbane-escobar4645]

This song was playing on the radio on the way to the chapel where my husband and I got married. ❤

[@StevenSigmon]

Roger was a master. Taken to soon. Saw him live in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The show was AMAZING.

[@toyabellagal6764]

Love this song

[@WretchOnYT]

I'm a 34 year old white guy from England, and Zapp & Roger have been my number one artists ever since I first heard them when i was 15. It's great seeing two younger kids hear them for the first time. If you wan't to see Roger sit and play with the talkbox, here's a lil clip from an interview where he demonstrstes it kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpCmc42hmZenfac

[@saiyongdawn7756]

The Zapp Band was it back in the day. Awe miss those days. That era was fun with the best singers and groups. Thanks guys. 😍😘🎈

[@feefee937]

YESSSSSS now we're talking... Grew up on them ❤️❤️💕💕

[@Mrskmdumas12]

I know that's right!

[@kevinparker5508]

He was performing at the front row in Cleveland. This was a concert Hall that was in a round space. The stage was round and rotated. When he got to this song he told everybody to come to the stage. It was so many people that the stage stopped...lol

[@CarriedAwayChannel]

Classic and one of my top 5 favorite songs!💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@demetriusbean8931]

This song is actually Roger as a solo artist. ZAPP is the band with his brothers. Roger introduced the voice box that morphed into autotune. Produced California Love for Tupac Shakur n Dr. DRE. R.I.P. Roger Troutman

[@GregLopez75]

It's awesome to see young men appreciating Roger Troutman. May he rest in eternal peace. Shout out from Dallas TX.

[@BlackDragonNationalPresident]

Took a picture with him and my best friend after his concert in San Diego in 1986. He was a cool cat, loved his music, and he was incredibly down to Earth. Came out after the concert to stand, talk, sign autographs and take pictures. I paid $20 bucks for that pic with him, which was quite a lot of money in 1986. His songs were everywhere. Tupac used him on an album. Computer Love was his greatest hit, or I Heard it Through the Grapevine. I was in shock when I heard when and how he was murdered. Very untimely death. By 1995 he was considered an Ol' G. LOL That voice box had him sick a lot from bronchitis types of diseases. Not a lot of people used that machine.

[@Kenyahs_Mommy]

One of his greatest songs is Computer love ft. Charlie Wilson and Shirley Murdock. Take a listen to that song. Charlie Wilson was apart of The Gap Band.

[@youaintasbadasyouthink]

Outstanding, there was a track by them called Computer Love which has been sampled over and over and over in Hip Hop, legendary

[@EJKest2019]

I loooooove this song!!! Such. An underrated song!

[@gretchencurry1028]

Troutman sound labs on Salem Ave, Dayton, OH. Hometown love from Vegas! Zapp and Roger, LEGENDARY

[@jenniferfletcher6746]

If you've seen love and basketball you know this song is a banger !

[@AlexDick321]

The Slow! So much memories 🙌🏽😂 When Q looks Monica 😂

[@mindyw782]

One of his best hits was Do Wa Ditty. Also listen to his input on California Love with Tupac Shukur.

[@kimberlypage5285]

Such a classic R&B song! I still play this today! It’s a talk box, not auto tune. I can’t fully explain the difference but their definitely is one. I think with the talk box the sound is fed into the singer’s mouth from an attached instrument. Roger Troutman is a master of its use in songs. There is a TVOne Unsung episode about Roger Troutman that is worth watching. Check out their hit songs Computer Love and More Ounce To The Bounce.

[@FiretrapDiva]

Roger was the King of the vocoder

[@kellygiannetti4848]

Gotta listen to "Computer Love"! 😁❤️

[@meboy76]

great song by Zapp & Roger using a voice box . you guys have to listen to slow & easy and song computer love also you guys will love this songs also.

[@leeharrison8222]

I am so happy you all have discovered Roger Troutman and ⚡️Zapp⚡️! I hold them in really high esteem, about a step down from Prince who is like the ultimate for me. But up there with the Beatles and Queen. Zapp created some great funk music and roller skating jams but they would have these exquisitely melodic ballads and they had a distinctive sound using the talk box effect. Great songwriting. They just always bought their A game and never disappointed. Shirley Murdock’s gorgeous vocals were a perfect fit with their music. Please also react to- More bounce to the ounce Computer love I can make you dance Dance floor Doo Wah Ditty Also- As we lay (Shirley Murdoch)

[@taneshah.1260]

One of my favorite slow jams EVER.

[@Juan.Louis.]

Ayo AYo this one's a classic yo that romantic vibe. I was born in 1990 and growing up listening to all the classics so it's always nostalgic hearing a song you haven't heard in a long time

[@tabithadavis290]

One of the best slow jams ever... Also check out more bounce to the ounce and computer love!!