"More Bounce to the Ounce" is the debut single by American funk band Zapp.

"We loved ['More Bounce'] in part because it was played at a slower, funkier tempo by far than so many other dance tracks of the period," said Tom Tom Club's Chris Frantz.

"It was very relaxed and sexy while still maintaining a raw, hard edge.

"[12] The song has been sampled many times by numerous hip hop artists; notable examples include "You Gots to Chill" by EPMD (1988 & 1997), "Friday" by Ice Cube (1995), "Going Back to Cali" by The Notorious B.I.G.

(1997), and "Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin'" by MC Breed and DFC (1991).