Zapp with Evelyn "Champagne" King and Tuxedo

Hamilton, OH funk/electro pioneers led by Roger Troutman; talk box/vocoder grooves. Hits: “More Bounce,” “Dance Floor” (R&B #1), “Computer Love,” “I Want to Be Your Man.” Bootsy Collins collab; talk box on 2Pac/Dr. Dre “California Love”; platinum Greatest Hits.

Born in Philadelphia, Evelyn "Champagne" King is a pop-R&B singer known for 'Shame,' 'I'm in Love,' and 'Love Come Down.' Her debut album "Smooth Talk" went gold. Collaborating with T. Life, Kashif, and Morrie Brown, she topped R&B charts in the '80s, blending synths and drum machines with her vibrant voice. Throughout her career, she produced nine charting albums and continued performing into the 2020s. Her lasting appeal includes chart presence over three decades and hits like 'The Dance.'