Afrika Shox
Afrika Bambaataa, Leftfield
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Electro get flowin' and the funk don't stop Electro get flowin' and the funk don't stop Electro get flowin' and the funk don't stop Electro get flowin' and the funk don't stop Electro get flowin' and the funk don't stop Time to clear the floor and let the Zulu's rock Afrika Bambaataa Afrika Zulu nation And yet you bourgeois folks are talkin' 'bout us Afrika Bambaataa Feel the rhythm of the Afrika Bambaataa, heh Are you ready for the new age? They're setting the stage For the renegades To control your mind They planned it yesterday Free Zulu nation here to stay Let's get electrified Let's get electrified Let's get electrified Let's get electrified Let's get electrified Let's get electrified Let's get electrified Let's get electrified Pump it, rockin' it, stickin' it, funkin it (Afrika) Pump it, rockin' it, stickin' it, funkin it (Zulu nation) Z-U-L-U, that's the way we say Zulu Z-U-L-U, that's the way we say Zulu Zulu nation Cities of angels Zulu nation Cities of angels Afrika Bambaataa Zulu nation Electro funk, electro funk, electro funk, future shock We want your funk (Afrika) We-we-we-we-we-we-we-we Wa-wa-wa-want your-your-your-your Funk Let's get electrified Let's get electrified Let's get electrified Let's get electrified The world is on fire Can I take you higher? The world is on fire Zulu nation Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, future Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, future Electro get flowin' and the funk don't stop Time to clear the floor and let the Zulu's rock Hail the system flowin' and the breakbeat drop Machines make the music and let Afrika sh-sh-sh-sh-shock The year 2000 is on the way, some say The year 2000 has been here since yesterday Electric beats Electric beats We're Zulu-lu-lu-lu-lu-lu-lu-lu The past has gotta stop The future's gotta rock The past has gotta stop The future's gotta rock Say what?! Future Z-U-L-U, that's the way we say Zulu Z-U-L-U, that's the way we say Zulu Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa (Funk!) Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa Bambaataa "There's no knowledge on the scene, we're just merely holdin' on it"
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Written by: Aasim Bey Bambaataa, Neil Barnes, Nicholas Rapaccioli, Paul Daley
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album Details"Afrika Shox" is a song by British music duo Leftfield, released as the first single from their second album, "Rhythm and Stealth" in 1999.
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CollaboratorThe song features guest vocals from American rapper and hip-hop artist Afrika Bambaataa, hence the title "Afrika Shox".
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Genre and StyleMusically, "Afrika Shox" is a fusion of electronic dance music and hip-hop with Bambaataa's distinctive vocals laid over Leftfield's synth-heavy production.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Afrika Shox", directed by Chris Cunningham, is notable for its high-tech, special effects-heavy visuals.
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Chart Performance"Afrika Shox" reached number 7 on the UK singles chart, making it one of Leftfield's most commercially successful songs.
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Award RecognitionThe "Afrika Shox" music video received a Grammy nomination for Best Short Form Music Video in 2000.
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Soundtrack Appearance"Afrika Shox" was also featured in the soundtrack for the 2000 film " Vanilla Sky", starring Tom Cruise.
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Critical AcclaimBoth the song and its accompanying music video have received critical acclaim, with critics praising its unique fusion of styles, its inventive production, and Bambaataa's memorable lyrics and performance.
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Use in SportsOver the years, the song has been used in several sports-related media, including video game soundtracks and TV broadcasts of sports events.
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Legacy"Afrika Shox" continues to be celebrated as a standout track in Leftfield's discography and a landmark in the fusion of electronic music and hip-hop.
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