Computer Love (original Extended Mix) May 2026

It features the legendary voices of Charlie Wilson (Gap Band) and Shirley Murdock .

The "Computer Love (Original Extended Mix)" typically refers to the iconic 1985 R&B classic by the funk band , though the title "Computer Love" is shared by two distinct, highly influential electronic tracks. The Zapp & Roger Anthem (1985)

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 . Computer Love (Original Extended Mix)

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.

Experience the evolution and soulful synthesis of Zapp's classic through these extended cuts and live interpretations: COMPUTER LOVE (Extended Version) / ZAPP YouTube · heavy funk system izui Zapp & Shirley Murdock - Computer Love (Extended Version) YouTube · BigPeter86 Real Music Channel Zapp - Computer Love (Extended Version) YouTube · Luis carlos vieira ZAPP - COMPUTER LOVE (EXTENDED VERSION) (1985) YouTube · TV YACINE DZ Zapp - Computer Love (12" Extended 1985) YouTube · Coolfunk Zézé 2 It features the legendary voices of Charlie Wilson

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

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. The extended version highlights intricate synth leads and

Four years before Zapp, the German electronic pioneers released their own "Computer Love" (Computerliebe) on the album Computer World .