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Bambaataa's Theme (Assault On Precinct) | Afrika Bambaataa & Family | 5:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
Tension | Afrika Bambaataa | 5:24 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Rock America | Afrika Bambaataa | 6:03 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Kick Out the Jams | Afrika Bambaataa | 5:36 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Funk Jam Party | Afrika Bambaataa | 0:48 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Funk You | Afrika Bambaataa and The Jazzy 5 | 5:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Bionic Kats | Afrika Bambaataa | 6:51 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
What Time Is It | Afrika Bambaataa | 4:38 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Beware (The Funk Is Everywhere) | Afrika Bambaataa | 5:58 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 9 Songs |
Album Review
A semi-remarkable album from Afrika Bambaataa, following up on the success of Planet Rock. This one has less full-fledged anthems, but what's here isn't bad at all. "Bambaataa's Theme" uses his trademark mix of electronic backings and heavier beats. "Tension" slows down and softens with female vocal leads. "Rock America" and the cover of MC5's "Kick out the Jams" are closer stylistically to Planet Rock, with added guitar riffs throughout. On side B, he moves into more straightforward old school rap and beat-laden grooves immersed completely in the funk tradition, including "Bionic Kats," a knockoff of "Atomic Dog." For Bambaataa fans, this album is certainly a worthwhile addition. For those wishing for a basic introduction or a more comprehensive look at the ridiculously wide breadth of Bambaataa's music, the Planet Rock album or Tommy Boy's greatest-hits compilation (Looking for the Perfect Beat) would probably be in order.
Customer Reviews
time warp?
this was recorded in the 1986 so of course its going to have a heavy eighties influence... you can know anything that Afrika Bambaataa has done... his "planet rock" single is a classic and essential hip hop track... it is too bad that ignorant people on itunes are hatin' on one of hip hop's foundin fathers
True legend, not his best though
First track is reminiscent of true old school/electronic sound. Look for 'Planet Rock' and 'Looking for the Perfect Beat' (on one of the GrandTheftAuto CD's). Rest of this is not his best work. But you must respect his influence and his fellow artists of that period (TRY: Planet Patrol, Whodini, Grandmaster Flash, Newcleus, Egyptian Lover).
It is the 80's 'victim'
This came out in the 80's, WOW.
Biography
Born: April 17, 1957 in New York, NY [The Bronx]
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
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- Genres: Hip Hop/Rap, Music, Electronic, Dance, Hip-Hop, Rap
- Released: 1986
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