Released 40 years ago
Beware
Afrika Bambaataa · 1986
46 min · 9 tracks · hip-hop · rapping · electro
A vibrant fusion of electro beats and funk grooves that electrifies the dance floor.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic dancefloor grooves
- vibrant party atmosphere throughout
- engaging in-order listening experience
- dynamic energy for movement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, contemplative tracks
- dislike consistent rhythmic journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Beware' marked Afrika Bambaataa's transition from pioneering hip-hop artist to a key figure in the electro genre. This album followed his influential work on 'Planet Rock', showcasing his innovative production style and expanding his artistic range during the rise of breakbeat culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grandmaster Flash· Kraftwerk· Soulsonic Force
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bambaataa's Theme (Assault on Precinct 13) 5:05
- 2 Tension 5:18
- 3 Rock America 5:53
- 4 Kick Out the Jams 6:17
- 5 Funk Jam Party 5:47
- 6 Funk You 6:49
- 7 Bionic Kats 4:36
- 8 What Time Is It 5:58
- 9 Beware (The Funk Is Everywhere) (silent version) 0:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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