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Afrika Bambaataa (born Kevin Donovan; April 19, 1957) is an American DJ from the South Bronx, New York who was instrumental in the early development of hip hop throughout the 1980s. Afrika Bambaataa is one of the three originators of break-beat deejaying, and is respectfully known as the "Grandfather" and the Amen Ra of Universal Hip Hop Culture as well as the Father of The Electro Funk Sound. Through his co-opting of the street gang the Black Spades into the music and culture-oriented Universal Zulu Nation, he is responsible for spreading hip hop culture throughout the world. On September 27, 2007, he was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On August 14th, 2012 Afrika Bambaataa was given a three year appointment as a visiting scholar at Cornell University. The appointment was made in collaboration between Cornell University Library’s Hip Hop Collection, the largest collection of historical hip hop music in North America, and the University's department of Music.
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Vibe & Metal [2012]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Vibe [Instrumental] | 4:14 |
| Metal [Paul Daley Dub 1] | 7:52 |
| Metal [Paul Daley Dub 2] | 4:50 |
Old School Clubhouse... Back In the Day [2008]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Looking for the Perfect Beat | 2:54 |
| Planet Rock | 3:19 |
Electro Slash Disco: 80's Underground Dancefloor Sounds, Vol. 1 [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Looking for the Perfect Beat | 4:32 |
Eastside [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Rockit | 3:45 |
| 8th Wonder | 5:08 |
| Freedom | 5:07 |
| Peter Piper | 3:25 |
| Yes We Can-Can | 5:12 |
| I Know You Got Soul | 4:47 |
| Saturday Night | 5:20 |
| Teddy's Jam | 4:24 |
| If I Ruled the World | 3:56 |
| Tramp | 3:35 |
| The Choice Is Yours | 3:26 |
| Scenario [LP Version] | 4:14 |
| Black Cop | 3:02 |
| Music Makes Me High | 5:53 |
| Let Me Clear My Throat | 4:34 |
| Hell on Earth (Front Lines) | 4:50 |
| Ugly | 3:37 |
| I'm Hot [Dirty Version][Edit] | 4:29 |
| Lights, Camera, Action | 3:46 |
It's Still Workin': Tommy Boy's Classic Cuts [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Planet Rock | 5:19 |
| Looking for the Perfect Beat | 4:30 |
Looking for the Perfect Beat: 1980-1985 [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Planet Rock | 6:22 |
| Looking For the Perfect Beat | 6:59 |
| Renegades of Funk | 6:45 |
Planet Rock [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Planet Rock [Paul Oakenfold Presents Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic F | 8:55 |
Tommy Boy's Greatest Beats 1981-1996 [Box Set] [1998]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Planet Rock [*] | 5:22 |
| Looking for the Perfect Beat [12" Version] | 4:31 |
Don't Stop...Planet Rock: The Remix EP [1992]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Planet Rock [Original Vocal Version] | 6:22 |
| Planet Rock [Bonus Beats] | 1:06 |
Tommy Boy Greatest Hits [2003] [1990]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Planet Rock | 5:19 |
| Looking for the Perfect Beat [Original 12" Version] | 4:29 |
Planet Rock: The Album [1986]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Looking for the Perfect Beat | 6:59 |
| Renegades of Funk | 6:46 |
| Frantic Situation | 3:49 |
Planet Rock: The Album [1986]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Planet Rock [Original Twelve Inch Version] | 7:31 |
| Looking for the Perfect Beat [Original Twelve Inch Version] | 7:02 |
| Renegades of Funk [Remix] | 6:46 |
| Frantic Situation [Frantic Mix] | 3:49 |
Death Mix Live!!!
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Harlem Underground Band, Vol. 1 [Instrumental] | 5:59 |
| Harlem Underground Band, Vol. 2 [Instrumental] | 4:45 |
Unknown Album
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Reckless | 3:51 |
| Teddy's Jam | 4:24 |
| Metal | 4:58 |
| Looking for the Perfect Beat | |
| Renegades Of Funk | 3:41 |
| If I Ruled the World | 3:56 |
| Frantic Situation [Frantic Mix] | 3:49 |
