A song by American hip-hop artist Afrika Bambaataa and his band The Soulsonic Force, released in 1982.
It is known as a pioneering song that combines elements of electronic music, funk, and hip-hop. The song features a unique synthesizer riff and vocal sample, and its innovative sound had a major influence on the evolution of hip-hop and dance music.
It gained huge popularity with the rise of breakdance and street culture and is recognized as a hip-hop classic. The song has also been sampled and reinterpreted by numerous artists and producers, influencing songs in a variety of genres.
‘Planet Rock’ is widely acclaimed as the signature work of Afrika Bambaataa and The Soulsonic Force, whose innovative sound and pioneering approach hold a significant place in the history of hip-hop and dance music.
Tracklist
A1. Planet Rock (Vocal)
A2. Bonus Beats I
B. Planet Rock (Instrumental)
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