Pay Homage: Roger Troutman
Take a long look at this picture boys and girls. Over the past few years, this guys influence has changed the sound of hip-hop—for better or worst. Yeah, that’s Roger Troutman and today marks a decade since his passing. As the lead singer of Zapp, Roger spawned classic cuts like “Computer Love” and “I Want To Be Your Man” using his signature Talk Box device. And while 90% of the game jacks his immortal techniques, he most remembered for spicing the chorous on 2Pac’s “California Love.” Check out some clips after the jump. T-Pain owes you a Fathers Day card.
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Please clarify that Roger used a talkbox and T-Pain uses autotune.
You have to play a keyboard to use a talkbox. Autotune is some old
studio effect that takes no talent whatsoever to use. — “Priest Forever”
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One of the most talented people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Zapp is carrying on his legacy however Roger will be truly missed.
Please clarify that Roger used a talkbox and T-Pain uses autotune. You have to play a keyboard to use a talkbox. Autotune is some old studio effect that takes no talent whatsoever to use.
T-Pain = casein point
Didnt africa bambaata and the soul sonic force use that computer voice thing in planet rock??? before this guy came out with computer love??
Stevie was using this in the 70s, if you wanna take it back really.
Thank you for the sidebar. Other people may have used a voicebox even before Stevie did in the 70’s, however, it was Roger’s trademark…that’s why he gets the credit. (Dayton, OH stand up)
Damn these 80’s Reagan babies don’t know much of anything, no wonder no one wants to hire or deal with these LL Cool J Around the Way Girl video jeans wearing savages
Another Greek-Like tragedy in Black music. Killed at the hands of his own brother. I also heard that they sang “Amazing Grace” through the talkbox and keyboard at his funeral. Straight G!
Roger >>>>>>>> T-Pain
ROGER IS AND ALWAYS WILL REMAIN A STRAIGHT UP G WITH EXCEPTIONAL TALENT WHAT A GREAT PERSON HE WAS