Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force - Planet Rock - the Album - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A seminal Bronx DJ during the 1970s, Afrika Bambaataa had a huge worldwide hit with Planet Rock, the 1982 hip-hop classic which blended the beats of hip-hop with techno-pop futurism inspired by German techno pioneers Kraftwerk. Includes three bonus remixes along with an acappella version. Digitally remastered. Album Tracks 1. Planet Rock 2. Planet Rock (Remix #1) 3. Planet Rock (Remix #2) 4. Planet Rock (Remix #3) 5. Planet Rock (Acapella)

A huge influence on the development of hip-hop culture in the U.S. and one of the originators of break beat DJing, Afrika Bambaataa is respectfully known as the father of electro-funk. One track in particular, “Planet Rock,” spawned an entire genre of Inchelectro-boogieInch rap and dance music that is still vibrant today. Presented here are the legendary 1998 remixes of the track including the original re-edit, radio edit, speed garage mix, DJ Kaylab club remix, O.R.G.A.N. remix and “Pure E Mix.” All selections have been newly remastered. Album Tracks 1. Planet Rock '98 (Radio Edit) 2. Planet Rock '98 (Pure E Mix) 3. Planet Rock '98 (O.R.G.A.N. Remix) 4. Planet Rock '98 (DJ Kaylab Club Remix) 5. Planet Rock '98 (Speed Garage Freaky Tune) 6. Planet Rock '98 (Original Re–Edit)

A seminal Bronx DJ during the 1970s, Afrika Bambaataa had a huge worldwide hit with Planet Rock, the 1982 hip-hop classic which blended the beats of hip-hop with techno-pop futurism inspired by German techno pioneers Kraftwerk. Bambaataa revisits the track here with the 45 edit and instrumental of the original. Digitally remastered.