Afrika Bambaataa, a South Bronx pioneer and one of rap’s founding fathers, revolutionized music with his DJing, songwriting, and block party culture in the late ’70s. His 1982 hit Planet Rock with Soulsonic Force fused hip hop and electronic music, becoming a genre-defining classic and earning Gold certification. Originally compiled as a 1986 album of singles, it remains highly influential, ranked among the best albums of the 1980s and essential listening for any music fan.
Released: 16/08/24