Remember Zapp? Well, Mia Paris Collins will never forget the funk R&B band that revolutionized the game.

Collins is the daughter of the band’s lead, Roger Troutman, and she recently posted a TikTok about the strange, sometimes painful experience of hearing her father’s music in public. “I’m just a normal person,” she said in the clip, explaining a time when working (in the service industry) and the DJ put on one of her dad’s tunes, and how she feels out of place when that happens.

Troutman was the frontman of Zapp and a pivotal force in 1980s funk, known for his signature talk-box vocals on tracks that later became staples for sampling in hip hop. Songs like “More Bounce to the Ounce” helped shape West Coast rap’s early sound.

Troutman’s life ended tragically on April 25, 1999 when he was shot outside of his Dayton recording studio. Authorities reported his brother, Larry Troutman, was later found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. The deaths remain one of the most devastating chapters in Dayton music history.

Mia’s post is one part gratitude, one part honesty, one part mourning as she tells viewers it’s a blessing that people still appreciate her father’s voice and contribution to music. And she admitted, “It just sucks not having him in my life.”

Mia’s reflection on her father’s life helps keep his legacy alive. Commenters thanked Mia, offered their love, and even shared their favorite songs of her dad’s. For millions who love Troutman’s records, the music is a cultural treasure; for relatives like Mia, the songs can be a daily reminder of absence.