In short
The artists most similar to Zapp are Zapp & Roger, Rick James, Parliament, Cameo and Ohio Players, from the same funk and synth funk circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Zapp?
The artists most similar to Zapp are Zapp & Roger, Rick James, Parliament, Cameo and Ohio Players, from the same funk and synth funk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Zapp?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Patrice Rushen have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Zapp" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Zapp?
Zapp is usually associated with funk and synth funk (group · US · active since 1978), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.