Computer Love (original Extended Mix) Guide

While the album version runs around 4:52, the Zapp – Computer Love (Extended Version) on platforms like Spotify can reach 8:22 , offering more instrumental space and talkbox interplay.

It is a frequent sample in hip-hop, most notably forming the basis for Tupac Shakur’s "California Love". Computer Love (Original Extended Mix)

It features the legendary voices of Charlie Wilson (Gap Band) and Shirley Murdock . While the album version runs around 4:52, the

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The most common "Extended Mix" associated with this title belongs to the track from Zapp’s fourth album, The New Zapp IV U . This version is a cornerstone of the electro-funk and "slow jam" genres.

Produced by Roger Troutman, the track is famous for its heavy use of the talkbox (often confused with a vocoder) to create "robotic" yet soulful vocals. The extended version highlights intricate synth leads and Minimoog basslines .