[youtube id=”Aa8hdzQ4aok”]Â Afrika Bambaataa’s “Planet Rock” set the tone for electro, hip-hop, house and Detroit Techno. The Bronx DJ worked with keyboardist John Robie and producer Arthur Baker to make the song that gots its verve from Kraftwerk, George Clinton, Gary Numan and the Yellow Magic Orchestra. “Planet Rock” was aContinue Reading
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How will Prince’s estate decide to use his music in the future since they just gave TV shows Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal permission to use “Nothing Compare 2 U” and “Delirious?” Will the Zulu Nation be able to rebuild its reputation after the Afrika Bambaataa child molestation allegations and aContinue Reading
[youtube id=”vlyDSx8gpZ0″] Red Bull Music Academy interviews John Robie and Arthur Baker, who co-wrote “Looking For The Perfect Beat” with Afrika Bambaataa discuss the marvels of the 808 drum machine they used to make the song. Related posts: Azealia Banks-1991 Azealia Banks-Atlantis Pharrell & Friends Introduce The 2014 NBA AllContinue Reading