ROOTS
Roots of Sounds Of Blackness
The artists and genres Sounds Of Blackness came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
RogerartistRoger Troutman, also known simply as Roger, was an American singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was the founder of the band Zapp who helped spearhead the funk movement and influenced West Coast hip-hop due to the scene's heavy sampling of his music.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewisartist- Roger Troutmanartist
Roger Troutman, also known simply as Roger, was an American singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. He was the founder of the band Zapp who helped spearhead the funk movement and influenced West Coast hip-hop due to the scene's heavy sampling of his music.