Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force – Planet Rock
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force – Planet Rock (1982)
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Planet Rock’ is a pioneering electro and hip-hop track by Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force, released in 1982. The song combines elements of funk, electronic music, and hip-hop, featuring the use of a Roland TR-808 drum machine and synthesizers inspired by Kraftwerk’s ‘Trans-Europe Express.’ The music video showcases the group’s futuristic style and groundbreaking sound, which helped lay the foundation for the electro-funk genre.
