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Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataa
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About the artist

Lance Taylor (April 17, 1957 – April 9, 2026), known professionally as Afrika Bambaataa, was an American DJ, rapper, and record producer. He was associated with the development of electro music in the 1980s and played a role in the early evolution of hip hop culture. He is also credited as one of the early practitioners of breakbeat DJing. Born in the Bronx, New York City, to Jamaican and Barbadian parents, Taylor grew up in the Bronx River Houses.

Top songs

  1. Planet Rock
  2. Looking for the Perfect Beat
  3. Planet Rock - Original 12" Version
  4. Looking for the Perfect Beat - Original 12" Version
  5. Renegades of Funk
  6. Renegades Of Funk - 12" Vocal Version
  7. Renegades Of Funk - The Latin Rascals Remix
  8. Unity Part 1 (The Third Coming)
  9. Just Get Up and Dance
  10. Zulu Nation Throwdown
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  1. Go Go Pop
  2. Reckless - 7" Edit
  3. Who You Funkin' With?
  4. They Made A Mistake
  5. Feel The Vibe
  6. Jazzy Sensation (Bronx Version)
  7. Jazzy Sensation - Bronx Version
  8. Soul Makossa (Aphrodite Remix)
  9. Frantic Situation - Frantic Mix
  10. Soul Makossa
  11. Frantic Situation
  12. Zulu Nation Throw Down
  13. Frantic Situation (vocal)
  14. World Destruction
  15. Don't Stop...Planet Rock (Original Vocal Version)
  16. Funk You!
  17. Take You Back
  18. Planet Rock - Kaytranada Remix
  19. Funk You
  20. Don't stop..Planet Rock
  21. Zulu Nation Throwdown (Cosmic Force)
  22. Zulu Nation Throwdown (Soul Sonic Force)
  23. Pupunanny
  24. Planet Rock - Instrumental
  25. Metal
  26. Electro Salsa
  27. Pick Up on This
  28. Zulu War Chant
  29. Afrika Shox
  30. No Dope Fiends on the Floor
  31. Got That Vibe
  32. Who Do You Think You're Funkin' With? (Hip Hop mix)
  33. Reckless
  34. Treatment 'Yaknowhall'msayin'' (Wheel Of Steel)
  35. What Time Is It? (Live)
  36. Unity, Pt. 1 (The Third Coming)
  37. World Destruction (Meltdown Remix)
  38. Tension
  39. <Untitled>
  40. Kick Out the Jams
  41. Looking for the Perfect Beat - Remastered 12" Vocal Version
  42. Planet Rock - Boys Noize Remix
  43. Renegades of Funk - Remastered 12" Vocal Version
  44. Bambaataa's Theme (Assault on Precinct 13)
  45. Unity
  46. Ain't Talk'in No Shhh
  47. Wild Style
  48. Reckless - 12'' Version
  49. Meet Me at the Party
  50. Breakers Revenge
  51. Rock America
  52. Ceasefire vs. Deadly Avenger 'Evil Knievel' (Wall Of Sound)
  53. Funk Jam Party
  54. What Time Is It
  55. The Light
  56. Don't Stop...Planet Rock (Vocal Version)
  57. Planet Rock Rebirth
  58. Rap History (Live)
  59. Say Ho
  60. Bambaataa's Theme
  61. Jazzy Sensation
  62. 2137
  63. Unity, Pt. 2 (Because It's Coming)
  64. What Time Is It (live)
  65. B-More Shake (Snippet)
  66. B More Shake
  67. Bionic Kats
  68. Dark Matter (F, King Kamonzi)
  69. Dark Matter
  70. Zulu Chant No. 5
  71. Indian Planet Rock
  72. Meet More at the Party
  73. Shango Message
  74. Mp3
  75. Afrika Bambaataa's 'Bambaataa's Theme' (Tommy Boy)
  76. Jazzy Sensation (Bronx Version
  77. Uberzone '2 Kool 4 Skool' (City Of Angels)
  78. Who Do You Think You're Funkin
  79. Zulu Chant No. 5 (Snippet)
  80. Zulu Groove
  81. The Cooley
  82. Almighty Rah (F, Tc Islam)
  83. Rap History
  84. Tommy Boy Megamix - Remastered 12" Brooklyn Mix
  85. Sharaz 'Cinder Blocks (Old School Anthem)' (4:20H!)
  86. The Power Of Planet X
  87. Planet Rock - Planet Rock 2000 Mix
  88. What Time Is It - Live Version
  89. Planet Rock (Swordfish edit)
  90. Takbam 'Elektronische Tanzmusik' (Low Spirit)

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