Planet Rock: The Album
Afrika Bambaataa · 1986
43 min · 7 tracks · hip-hop · rapping · electro
A groundbreaking fusion of electro beats and hip-hop rhythms that redefined dance music's landscape.
Why this album works
'Planet Rock: The Album' is significant for its innovative blend of hip-hop and electronic music, influencing genres like electro and breakbeat. It received critical acclaim and has been cited as a foundational work that impacted not only musicians but also cultural movements in the 1980s and beyond.
- Best for
- steady rhythmic dance journey energetic party atmosphere nostalgic throwback vibes
- Context
- By 1986, Afrika Bambaataa was transitioning from his influential role in the early hip-hop scene to becoming a pioneer of electronic music. 'Planet Rock: The Album' followed his seminal track 'Planet Rock' from 1982, solidifying his status as a key figure in the emergence of electro-funk and dance music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- LL Cool J· Insane Clown Posse· Beastie Boys· Mariah Carey· R. Kelly· Kelly Rowland· De La Soul· Destiny's Child
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Planet Rock (original twelve‐inch version) Standout 7:31
- 2 Looking for the Perfect Beat (original twelve‐inch version) Standout 7:02
- 3 Renegades of Funk (remix) Standout 6:46
- 4 Frantic Situation (Frantic mix) 3:49
- 5 Who You Funkin’ With? 6:23
- 6 Go Go Pop 6:00
- 7 They Made a Mistake 5:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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