Zapp - Zapp II

Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of Zapp’s Sophomore Studio Album “Zapp II” Originally Released on July 14, 1982.

“Zapp II” is the second studio album by American funk band Zapp, released on 1982 via Warner Bros. Records.

The album peaked at #25 on the US Billboard 200 chart and at #2 on the US Billboard R&B chart.

Three songs were released as singles from the album album, "Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)”,

"Dance Floor" and "Playin' Kinda Ruff".

"Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)” peaked at #10 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and at #103 just beneath the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

“Dance Floor” peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart, #62 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and at #101 just beneath the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"Playin' Kinda Ruff" was released as the album’s third single it failed to reach the Billboard charts.

The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on September 21, 1982.

Track-listing

1. Dance Floor

2. Playin' Kinda Ruff

3. Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)

4. Do You Really Want an Answer?

5. Come On

6. A Touch of Jazz (Playin' Kinda Ruff Part II)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology