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In sad news, the granddaughter of Zapp member Roger Troutman has passed away at the young age of 21 years old from an overdose. According to TheJasmineBrand.com, Lexii Alijai was found unconscious at the Loews Minneapolis Hotel on New Year’s Day. It was until Four weeks later, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office announced her […]

It’s going up on a Tuesday night on Love and R&B, thanks to mad band Mint Condition. We’re featuring the music of this soulful band tonight during the #SMCS at 8 o’clock and we know you’ll be singing the whole way through! Here’s a little trivia for you; How is Toni Braxton and the Zapp […]

For those of us fortunate enough to live at least 36 years, there are a few years that likely serve as a good benchmark for your life. Tonight for the Tuesday Night Flashback, we’re time traveling back 36 years to the year 1980! Certain songs from 1980’ can take you right back to where you were […]

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Check out all of the exclusive footage that Magic 98.9’s Ultimate Fan Experience Winner Kelly Tatum got to capture while at the Old School Funk Fest at the Palace theatre. The winner had a chance to hang out back stage with the bands, take pictures, and video tape their experience. See all of the highlights […]

Zapp, also known as the Zapp Band or Zapp and Roger, is a soul and funk band originated in 1978 out of Dayton, OH. The band was formed by a group of brothers Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman, Tony Troutman, and Terry “Zapp” Troutman. The group became famous for their style of electro funk […]

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Zapp, also known as the Zapp Band or Zapp and Roger, is a soul and funk band originated in 1978 out of Dayton, OH. The band was formed by a group of brothers Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman, Tony Troutman, and Terry “Zapp” Troutman. The group became famous for their style of electro funk […]