Career Highlights
Zapp revolutionized modern funk and R&B with timeless hits including “More Bounce to the Ounce,” “Computer Love,” “Dance Floor,” and “I Can Make You Dance.”
As pioneers of the talkbox sound, Zapp’s innovations shaped the foundation of West Coast hip-hop, sampled by legends such as Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Cube.
Global ambassadors of funk, Zapp continues to headline major festivals and stages worldwide, delivering electrifying performances for new generations of fans.
Under the leadership of drummer and bandleader Lester Troutman Sr., the group preserves the Troutman family’s powerful musical legacy.
Tuxedo, the duo of Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One, redefined the modern funk movement with their analog-driven sound and acclaimed debut album.
Their hits “Do It” and “Number One” established Tuxedo as leaders of the new boogie revival, praised by NPR, Rolling Stone, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Endorsed by Snoop Dogg, who dubbed their sound the next wave of “gangster boogie,” Tuxedo bridges the classic and contemporary funk worlds.
ZAPP feat. TUXEDO
The Future of Funk
Genre: Funk, R&B / Soul, Boogie / Electro-Funk
Zapp featuring Tuxedo is where classic funk meets modern groove. This powerhouse collaboration unites Zapp, the legendary Dayton band behind “More Bounce to the Ounce” and “Computer Love,” with Tuxedo, the chart-topping duo of Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One—known for their sleek blend of G-funk and disco-boogie.
Led by Lester Troutman Sr., Zapp’s electrifying talkbox sound helped shape West Coast hip-hop, inspiring generations of artists from Dr. Dre to Snoop Dogg. Meanwhile, Tuxedo has carried the funk forward with sophisticated soul and dance-floor elegance that’s captivated audiences from NPR’s Tiny Desk to Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Together, they bridge eras—Roger Troutman’s timeless bounce meets Tuxedo’s polished future-funk. Zapp featuring Tuxedo is more than nostalgia; it’s a living celebration of unity, rhythm, and the enduring power of the funk.
