Today Marks The 40th Anniversary of Zapp’s 4th Studio Album “The New Zapp IV U” Originally Released on October 25, 1985.
“The New Zapp IV U” is the fourth studio album by the Dayton, Ohio funk band Zapp released in 1985 on Warner Bros. Records.
The album peaked at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums chart, and at #110 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
The song "Computer Love" was released as the album’s lead single it peaked at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, and at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music Maxi-Singles chart.
The song features the Gap Band’s Charlie Wilson and R&B singer Shirley Murdock.
The album became the band’s last studio album that featured Roger Troutman as he would embark on his solo career, The band would release their next studio album, titled Zapp Vibe would be released later in 1989.
Track-listing
1. It Doesn't Really Matter
2. Computer Love
3. Itchin' for Your Twitchin'
4. Radio People
5. I Only Have Eyes For You
6. Rock 'n' Roll
7. Cas-Ta-Spellome
8. Make Me Feel Good
9. Ja Ready to Rock
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©
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