Roger Troutman Tribute Video

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A number of respected rappers and singers are scheduled to participate in the "Still More Bounce" video Wednesday (January 23). "Still More Bounce" is the first single and title track from the Roger Troutman tribute album spearheaded by Alkaholiks member J-Ro.

In addition to appearances from Ras Kass, Kam, Tash, B-Real, and Dirty Rat, who all appear on the song, the video is also slated to include cameos from Xzibit, Chico DeBarge, George Clinton, DJ Quik, WC, King T, Alkaholiks, John Salley, and Demarco Farr. The video will be directed by Fortress Entertainment's Devin DeHaven, who also directed video and DVD releases for Xzibit, Kurupt, and Tha Liks.

The Still More Bounce album is scheduled to be released on April 16 on Wolfpac Records. The record will additionally include collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger, and Ice T, among many of the aforementioned artists. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Troutman's estate.

Troutman, a funk music icon, was fatally shot in an apparent murder suicide in April 1999. He is known for his songs "Computer Love," "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," and "I Want To Be Your Man," among numerous others.