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35 of the most influential hip-hop songs in music history

Business Insider 16 Dec 2023
'Planet Rock' by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic Force (1982) ... The Beastie Boys, who were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, gleefully joined the New York City rap scene in 1986 with "Licensed to Ill," the first rap album to hit No.
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Today in Hip-Hop History: Afrika Bambaataa And The Soulsonic Force Dropped ‘Planet Rock: The Album’ ...

The Source 01 Dec 2023
On this day in 1986, the founder and leader of the Almighty Zulu Nation Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force released Planet Rock ... Afrika Bambaataa And The Soulsonic Force Dropped ‘Planet Rock.
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We’ve Got A File On You: Chuck D

Stereogum 07 Nov 2023
Then the art ... $29.35 ... and Afrika Bambaataa & Time Zone, but we went into full overdrive with the rock connection by ’89, ’90, ’91 ... Kate Bush Shares Statement In Lieu Of Attending Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction 4 days ago.
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Hip-hop at 50: 7 essential listens to celebrate rap's widespread influence

The Norman Transcript 16 Aug 2023
Planet Rock’ – Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force. Despite building on samples and influences from the past, hip-hop as a genre has always pointed forward – as this 1981 track from Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force exemplifies.
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Queen Latifah, Chuck D and more rap legends on 'Rapper's Delight' and their early hip-hop influences

Niagara Gazette 13 Aug 2023
“I get on the mic to rock the house ... But the biggest record in her world as a kid was Afrika Bambaattaa and the Soul Sonic Force’s 1982 song “ Planet Rock ... a host for SiriusXM’s Rock the Bells Radio.
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Let The Music Play: Six Steps In The Evolution of New York House

The Quietus 12 Aug 2023
New York-based producers Arthur Baker, John Robie began to give dance heads a taste of the future in the early 80s with early electro singles like ‘Planet Rock’ by Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force and ‘IOU’ by the UK band Freeez.
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Today in Hip Hop History: Hip-Hop Celebrates Its Birth In The South Bronx 50 Years Ago!

The Source 11 Aug 2023
Salute to the pioneers of the era, such as Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Coke La Rock, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, The Funky Four Plus 1 More, The Magnificent Seven, and a host of others who were there at the foundation.
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A half-century of hip-hop: Genre has evolved, branched out over the decades

Pittsburgh Tribune Review 11 Aug 2023
• T La Rock & Jazzy Jay, "It's Yours," 1984 ...Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force, "Planet Rock" ... Groups like Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force made great use of the 808 ... • Dem Franchize Boyz, "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It".
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Through space and rhyme: How hip-hop uses Afrofuturism to take listeners on journeys of empowerment

The Huntsville Item 09 Aug 2023
Take, for example, Public Enemy’s “Fear of a Black Planet,” Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force’s “Planet Rock” or Ras G’s “Brotha From Anotha Planet.” Similar to experimentalist jazz bandleader ...
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Tommy Boy Music Announces New Compilation Album to Honor Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

The Source 08 Aug 2023
Planet Rock (Vocal & Bonus Beats I)” by Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force ...Looking for the Perfect Beat (Vocal)” by Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force ... “Rock The House (You’ll Never Be) [7” Mix]” by Pressure Drop.
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Queen Latifah, Chuck D and more rap legends on ‘Rapper’s Delight’ and their early hip-hop influences

Wtop 07 Aug 2023
“I get on the mic to rock the house ... But the biggest record in her world as a kid was Afrika Bambaattaa and the Soul Sonic Force’s 1982 song “ Planet Rock ... a host for SiriusXM’s Rock the Bells Radio.
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Queen Latifah, Chuck D and more rap legends on 'Rapper's Delight' and early hip-hop influences

Pittsburgh Tribune Review 07 Aug 2023
“I get on the mic to rock the house ... But the biggest record in her world as a kid was Afrika Bambaattaa and the Soul Sonic Force’s 1982 song “Planet Rock.” ... Rock the Bells Radio.
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50 years, 50 game-changing moments: How hip-hop took over the world

The Los Angeles Times 07 Aug 2023
Since anchoring Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force’s landmark “Planet Rock' (1982), the 808 has become the genre’s go-to drum machine and still can be heard on some of today’s biggest Southern rap productions.
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