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Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force's 1986 album paved the way for the electro-funk genre and remains a cornerstone in the evolution of hip-hop and dance music.
The 1986 seminal masterpiece from hip-hop pioneers Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force Planet Rock: The Album features the band's most influential hit "Planet Rock".
The song and album are renowned for their groundbreaking blend of hip-hop rhythms with the timbres of early electronic and dance music. This innovative approach helped define the genre of electro-funk and solidified Afrika Bambaataa's reputation as a pioneering force in hip-hop. Planet Rock: The Album's influence extended far beyond hip-hop, impacting the development of electronic and dance music. The album also features the song "Renegades of Funk" which was later covered by Rage Against The Machine.
2024 reissue released via Tommy Boy.
Tracklist:
Side A
Side B
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