Looking for the Perfect Beat
Afrika Bambaataa
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Universal B-boy, looking for the perfect beat Mortal motivations, looking for the perfect beat Mighty Zulu Nation, they have found the perfect beat Afrika Bambaataa, I present the perfect beat beat beat beat Looking for the perfect beat (Searching for the perfect beat) Looking for the perfect beat (Seeking for the perfect beat) I must get mine (I'm out to get it) I must get mine (I'm out to get it) Now in this world of music, there are many different tones (Tell 'em) If there's no satisfaction, just pay for some action (Listen up) On your radio, you hear perfect beats playing (Hey) If it makes you satisfied, just get a pony and ride! (Giddy up!) Well if you're looking for the perfect beat, people Well here's a perfect beat for ya So ? with a chorus you can sing, round up! Looking for the perfect beat (Searching for the perfect beat) Looking for the perfect beat (Seeking for the perfect beat) I must get mine (I'm out to get it) I must get mine (I'm out to get it) Looking for the perfect beat Looking for the perfect beat Looking for the perfect beat Looking for the perfect beat Say we like to body rock the parties Say we like to body rock the parties You like to body rock the parties? We like to instant pop the parties Students, of the music, at every single age Must exercise the quotes of Shakespeare, with this life upon a stage When we say life you know that's right, has a meaning Our music does complete it And all the things that we want to keep teasing, teasing, teasing Looking for the perfect beat, people Well here's a perfect beat for ya Looking for the perfect beat Looking for the perfect beat Looking for the perfect beat Looking for the perfect beat Looking for the perfect beat party, the one with the top sure shot mix Stop a futuristic hit dance, just party (Get loose, get loose) Every time we get into it, makes us wheel and deal Brings out the very best in us, that is for real Now this is what you gotta do (This is what you gotta do) This is a thing you must to, round up! Music is a must, the rhythm moves the women To a spacy romantic ocean that's ? Perfer or every moment, is a space on the parade With the psychadelic shades, make you party party, everybody Now this is what you gotta do (This is what you gotta do) This is a thing you must to, round up! Mr. Biggs! (Looking for the perfect beat) Now Pow Wow (Looking for the perfect beat) The G.L.O.B.E. (Now found the perfect beat) People of the world (We're looking for the perfect beat) All the boys and girls (Looking for the perfect beat) The Soul Sonic Force (Has found the perfect beat) Beat this! Beat this! Beat this! Looking for the perfect beat, people Well here's a perfect beat for ya Soulsonic stay aim, with a chorus you can sing, round up! Looking for the perfect beat Looking for the perfect beat Looking for the perfect beat Looking for the perfect beat Get up on this now, or you'll be left behind Now say say say "Round up!" (Round up!) Say "Round up!" (Round up!) Say "Get that beat" (Get that beat) "That perfect beat" (That perfect beat) "I gotta get mine" (I gotta get mine) "I gotta get mine" (I gotta get mine) "It's working" (It's working) "It's working" (It's working) Say "We like to body rock the party" (We like to body rock the party) Say "We like to body rock the party" (We like to body rock the party) You like to body rock the party? We like to insti pop the party Looking, looking, looking, Soulsonic Force We are the future, you are the past We are your future, you are the past It's working It's working It's working It's working It's working It's working It's working It's working Keep looking, searching, seeking, finding Looking, searching, seeking, finding Looking, searching, seeking, finding Looking, searching, seeking, finding Looking, searching, seeking, finding Looking, searching, seeking, finding Looking, searching, seeking, finding Looking, searching, seeking, finding Looking, searching, seeking, finding Keep looking for the perfect beat And it'll help you reach your peak Keep dancing to our perfect beat And it'll help you reach your peak Keep looking for the perfect beat And it'll help you reach your peak Keep dancing to our perfect beat And it'll help you reach your peak Keep looking for the perfect beat And it'll help you reach your peak Keep dancing to our perfect beat And it'll help you reach your peak
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Written by: AFRIKA BAMBAATAA, ARTHUR HENRY BAKER, ELLIS WILLIAMS, JOHN ROBIE, JOHN B MILLER, ROBERT DURRELL ALLEN
Lyrics © DOWNTOWN MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Looking for the Perfect Beat" was released by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force in 1983, following the success of their hit song "Planet Rock."
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ArtistryThe song incorporates elements of Electronic, hip hop, funk, and dance genres. Its innovative sound reflects the early stages of the Electro music and 80's hip hop era.
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Significant InfluenceThe beats in the song paved the way for future breakbeats and drum and bass music styles, influencing many producers and DJs.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Arthur Baker and John Robie, who collaborated with Afrika Bambaataa on several tracks.
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Song Reception"Looking for the Perfect Beat" is considered a classic in the field of early hip-hop and electro music. It introduced revolutionary beats and electronic-based sounds that gained substantial attention.
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Record LabelThe song was released under "Tommy Boy Entertainment," a label notable for developing influential artists in hip-hop and electronic music genres.
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Music SamplingNumerous artists have sampled "Looking for the Perfect Beat" in their music, indicating the song's lasting influence. This includes major acts like 2Pac, Public Enemy, and The Prodigy.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, noted for its futuristic themes, was one of the earliest examples of a hip-hop music video.
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Awards and RecognitionEven though specific awards for "Looking for the Perfect Beat" are not known, Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force are recognized as pioneers in the hip hop and electro funk world. Due to work like this song, Afrika Bambaataa was honored in 2007 by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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RemixesThe song spawned several remixes over the years, proving its enduring popularity in dance and DJ culture.
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