Afrika Bambaataa

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Born
19 April 1957
Born In
South Bronx, The Bronx, New York, New York, United States
Died
9 April 2026 (aged 68)
Lance Taylor (April 17, 1957 – April 9, 2026), known professionally as Afrika Bambaataa, was an American DJ, rapper, and record producer. He was associated with the development of electro music in the 1980s and played a role in the early evolution of hip hop culture. He is also credited as one of the early practitioners of breakbeat DJing. Born in the Bronx, New York City, to Jamaican and Barbadian parents, Taylor grew up in the Bronx River Houses. As a youth, he was influenced by his family environment, exposure to political discussions, and his mother’s record collection. He becam… read more
Lance Taylor (April 17, 1957 – April 9, 2026), known professionally as Afrika Bambaataa, was an American DJ, rapper, and record producer. He was associated with the development of electro music in the 1980s and played a role in the early evolution of hip hop culture. He is also credited as on… read more
Lance Taylor (April 17, 1957 – April 9, 2026), known professionally as Afrika Bambaataa, was an American DJ, rapper, and record producer. He was associated with the development of electro music in the 1980s and played a role in the early evolution of hip hop culture. He is also credited as one of the early practitioners of breakbeat DJing. Born in the Bronx, New … read more

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1 Play track Looking for the Perfect Beat 1980-1985 Planet Rock
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2 Play track Looking for the Perfect Beat - Original 12" Version Looking for the Perfect Beat - Original 12" Version
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3 Play track Planet Rock - Original 12" Version Planet Rock - Original 12" Version
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4 Time - Single Time
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5 Play track Renegades Of Funk - The Latin Rascals Remix Renegades Of Funk - The Latin Rascals Remix
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6 Play track Reckless - 7" Edit Reckless - 7" Edit
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7 HiFive Afrika Bambaataa Who You Funkin' With?
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8 Go Go Pop Go Go Pop
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9 Play track Frantic Situation - Frantic Mix Frantic Situation - Frantic Mix
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10 Jazzy Sensation - Bronx Version Jazzy Sensation - Bronx Version
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    27 Oct 2008 · 3 tracks

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    20 Mar 2001 · 13 tracks

    Looking for the Perfect Beat 1980-1985
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    Planet Rock / Planet Rock [Instrumental] [Digital 45]
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