Record producer, arranger, and disc jockey, born in New York City, USA. He worked in high schools and public parks during the 1970s, and developed the style of music known as rap. His record Planet Rock (1982) was a major influence on dance records on both sides of the Atlantic.
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| Background information | ||
| Born | April 17, 1957 | |
| Origin | New York City, New York, USA | |
| Genre(s) | Old school hip hop, Electro, Dance | |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, Producer | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, DJ | |
| Years active | 1977 - Present | |
| Label(s) |
Tommy Boy Records EMI |
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Associated acts |
The Soulsonic Force Arthur Baker John Lydon |
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Afrika Bambaataa (born Kevin Donovan on April 17 or October 4, 1957 or 1960) is a DJ and community leader from the South Bronx, who was instrumental in the early development of hip hop throughout the 1970s.
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 1982 | Planet Rock (with Soul Sonic Force) | Tommy Boy Records (12") |
| 1982 | Looking For The Perfect Beat (with Soul Sonic Force) | Tommy Boy Records (12") |
| 1983 | Renegades Of Funk | Tommy Boy Records (12") |
| 1983 | Wildstyle | Celluloid Records (12") |
| 1984 | Frantic Situation (with Shango from the motion picture soundtrack "Beat Street") | Tommy Boy Records |
| 1985 | Sun City (Artists United Against Apartheid) | EMI |
| 1986 | Planet Rock - The Album | Tommy Boy Records (12") |
| 1986 | Beware (The Funk Is Everywhere) | Tommy Boy Records |
| 1987 | Death Mix Throwdown | Blatant |
| 1988 | The Day | EMI America |
| 1991 | The Decade of Darkness 1990-2000 | EMI Records USA |
| 1992 | Don't Stop... Zulu" | Profile (12") |
| 1993 | "Feeling Irie" | DFC (12") |
| 1994 | "Pupunanny" | DFC (12") |
| 1994 | "Feel the Vibe" | DFC (12") (with Khayan) |
| 1996 | "Jazzin'" by Khayan | ZYX |
| 1996 | Lost Generation | Hottie |
| 1996 | Warlocks and Witches, Computer Chips, Microchips and You | Profile |
| 1997 | Zulu Groove | Hudson Vandam (Compilation) |
| 1998 | "Agharta - The City of Shamballa" | Low Spirit (12") (with Westbam) |
| 1999 | Electro Funk Breakdown | DMC |
| 1999 | Return to Planet Rock | Berger Music |
| 2000 | Hydraulic Funk | Strictly Hype |
| 2001 | Electro Funk Breakdown | DMX (Compilation) |
| 2001 | Looking for the Perfect Beat: 1980-1985 | Tommy Boy Records (Compilation) |
| 2001 | Lovage: Music To Make Love To Your Old Lady By | Nathaniel Merriweather (Dan The Automator) |
| 2004 | Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light | Tommy Boy Records |
| 2005 | Metal | Tommy Boy Records |
| 2005 | Metal Remixes | Tommy Boy Records |
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