Looking For the Perfect Beat

Soul Sonic Force, Afrika Bambaataa

About Looking For the Perfect Beat

"Looking for the Perfect Beat" is an electro and old school hip hop song by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force. It was the second single from their album Planet Rock: The Album. Released in January 1983, it served as the followup to the group's highly influential song "Planet Rock". The song was ranked at number 13 among the "Tracks of the Year" for 1983 by NME. Over the years, the single has attracted critical acclaim as a pioneering and essential track in the history of early hip-hop music. Critic John Bush of Allmusic has remarked that the group had a "near-perfect homage to digital-era technology", with its performers "freestyling over quintessentially electro ingredients like pin-point machine beats, electric drumpads, and arpeggiated sequencers." It has also been revamped and sampled numerous times. "Looking for the Perfect Beat" was the basis for the British Hip hop and House crossover performer Bomb the Bass' "Beat Dis" as well as Simon Harris' similar hit, "Here Comes That Sound", which came out in 1988. U96's single "Energie" (1998) also took inspiration. Samples of the track helped create LL Cool J's song "Control Myself" and DJ Khaled's song "Holla at Me". The song was featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on the fictional radio station, Wildstyle. 


Year:
2001
3:49
105 

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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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Afrika Bambaataa

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… more »

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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."
Artistry
The 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.
Significant Influence
The beats in the song paved the way for future breakbeats and drum and bass music styles, influencing many producers and DJs.
Production
The song was produced by Arthur Baker and John Robie, who collaborated with Afrika Bambaataa on several tracks.
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.
Record Label
The song was released under "Tommy Boy Entertainment," a label notable for developing influential artists in hip-hop and electronic music genres.
Music Sampling
Numerous 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.
Music Video
The music video for the song, noted for its futuristic themes, was one of the earliest examples of a hip-hop music video.
Awards and Recognition
Even 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.
Remixes
The song spawned several remixes over the years, proving its enduring popularity in dance and DJ culture.

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