Afrika Shox cover

Afrika Shox

Afrika Bambaataa · 1999

27 min · 5 tracks · hip-hop · rapping · electro

A pulsating blend of breakbeat and electro, infused with hip-hop energy and cultural commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pulsating dance energy
  • gradual build towards intensity
  • immersive listening in order
  • cultural commentary through rhythm

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike repetitive rhythmic patterns

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Afrika Shox' was released in 1999, Afrika Bambaataa was already a seminal figure in hip-hop, known for his work in the early 1980s. This album came during a phase of experimentation with electronic music, following his influential projects like 'Planet Rock'. This shift towards electronic sounds marked a significant evolution in his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Grandmaster Flash· Kraftwerk· Soulsonic Force

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Afrika Shox (radio edit) 3:46
  • 2 Arika Shox 5:37
  • 3 Arika Shox (VW mix) 6:19
  • 4 Afrika Shox (Jedi’s Elastic Bass remix) 6:15
  • 5 Phat Planet (Dave Clarke remix) 5:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata