Arthur Baker Shows How He Produced Afrika Bambaataa’s Iconic Planet Rock

We teamed up with Arthur Baker, the legendary artist behind the production of Afrika Bambaataa’s iconic track, ‘Planet Rock’, for an exclusive breakdown of how the song was created. ‘Planet Rock’ was released via Tommy Boy Records in 1982, eventually becoming so popular it earned a Gold record certification in the United States. The track […]

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Get a First Look at the New Roland TR-8S with Saytek (Cubism, Superfreq)

Is there a piece of equipment out there that’s had as much of an impact on modern music as Roland’s classic TR-808 drum machine? Or do you think other Roland units like the 303 or the 909 deserve the top spot? Whatever you think, spend a couple of hours listening to the latest hip-hop from […]

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A New Exposé Details Afrika Bambaataa’s Child Molestion Acts

People are finally speaking out against Afrika Bambaataa. But, why now? Afrika Bambaataa helped pioneer electro tracks back in the 1980s that helped define the genre. He’s known as “The Godfather of Hip-Hop” and “Amen Ra of Hip Hop Kulture.” He’s also known as the father of electro funk. But now, Bambaataa is facing very […]

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A New Exposé Details Afrika Bambaataa’s Child Molestion Acts

People are finally speaking out against Afrika Bambaataa. But, why now? Afrika Bambaataa helped pioneer electro tracks back in the 1980s that helped define the genre. He’s known as “The Godfather of Hip-Hop” and “Amen Ra of Hip Hop Kulture.” He’s also known as the father of electro funk. But now, Bambaataa is facing very […]

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