Afrika Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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.

Exclusive remixes of one of the most influential rap songs, credited with giving birth to the electro style Album Tracks 1. Planet Rock 2. Planet Rock 3. Planet Rock 4. Planet Rock 5. Planet Rock 6. Planet Rock 7. Planet Rock 8. Planet Rock 9. Planet Rock