Description
AFRIKA BAMBAATAA & SOULSONIC FORCE - PLANET ROCK – THE ALBUM
Raised in the South Bronx, Afrika Bambaataa made his name as a DJ, rapper and
songwriter, eventually becoming the foremost DJ, event organizer and promoter
of the large block parties that rocked the neighbourhood during the mid-to-late
70's. Leading into the 80's, Bambaataa had found acclaim for releasing countless
genre-defining tracks, infusing Hip Hop and Electronic elements into a sound that
would influence other artists for years to come.
With the groundbreaking release of Soulsonic Force assisted, "Planet Rock," in
1982, Afrika Bambaataa forever cemented his place in the history books as one
of the most revered and innovative artists of his time. Since its release, "Planet
Rock" has gone on to be recognized as one of the earliest Hip Hop hits and
remains one of the genres most pioneering recordings. A long- time favourite
amongst break-dancers, DJ's and music lovers alike, "Planet Rock" was ranked by
Rolling Stone magazine at #240 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time,
and has received Gold certification by the RIAA. Originally released in 1986 as a
collection of previous singles, this highly sought after record has long since been
out of production, until now. Ranked at #84 by Slant Magazine on there, "Best
Albums of the 1980s" list and was also included in the book, "1001 Albums You
Must Hear Before You Die".
Tracks:
1. Planet Rock (Original Twelve-Inch Version
2. Looking for the Perfect Beat (Original Twelve-Inch Version)
3. Renegades of Funk (Remix)
4. Frantic Situation (Frantic Mix)
5. Who You Funkin' With? (feat Melle Mel)
6. Go-Go Pop (feat. Trouble Funk)
7. They Made a Mistake (Performed by M.C. G.L.O.B.E. and Pow
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for looking at our listing, below are a few points to consider before making a purchase:
- All records we sell are Brand New - pre-orders will normally come sealed but if you are purchasing in stock items, please note the copy may have been unsealed for display in the shop. Please email straight after purchase to enquire if this is of importance to you.
- Orders won't ship until all items are released, so keep this in mind when purchasing multiple pre-orders or a mix of in stock and pre-order items.
- The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.
- We unfortunately don't offer tax/vat outside of the UK via the website so please keep in mind that when the items arrives in your country you may be liable to pay a further charge before delivery. (all UK orders the price you see is the price you will pay). Please also note that we are unable to adjust the declared value on items sold internationally.
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.