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

2022-09-14T04:11:45.296Z

We teamed up with Arthur Baker, the legendary artist behind the production of Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force's iconic electro track, 'Planet Rock', for an exclusive breakdown of how the song was created at IMS Ibiza 2022 for IMS College in partnership with Point Blank, Beatport and Microsoft Surface. Features exclusive footage from the new Rockers Revenge documentary, "On A Mission" (Working Title) to be released in 2023.

Watch DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist Playing Afrika Bambaataa’s Records in Oakland

2015-07-30T20:12:57.392Z

Utilizing vinyl borrowed exclusively from Afrika Bambaataa's historic and genre-defining record collection, DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist's acclaimed Renegades Of Rhythm set touches down in Oakland, California in this professionally-documented film experience. You're there in the audience as the two DJ's unravel the evolution of Hip-Hop music and culture, using the same artifacts that helped create it. "Not just any records- the MASTER OF RECORDS' records."

Afrika Bambaataa: Hip-Hop Needs a Coalition to Save the Culture

2015-05-23T00:03:40.950Z

Credited with formulating the building blocks upon which Hip-Hop was erected, Afrika Bambaataa's insight is truly priceless, and recently the respected lyricist sat down with VladTV to discuss a myriad of subjects, like creating a coalition to preserve Hip-Hop culture and the existence of ageism in the art form.

As the global genre continues to expand and may even reach intergalactic heights, Afrika challenges Hip-Hop's respected artists to come together to help sustain the culture and even the health of its creators, and even suggests securing medical insurance for its participants.

Everything from the evolution of deejaying to the Illuminati to ageism as it relates to Hip-Hop is discussed in this insightful clip. The South Bronx legend also questions why other musical genres can grow with their artists, but Hip-Hop continues to place expiration dates on its artists.

Afrika Bambaataa: Punk Rockers Were 1st Whites to Accept Hip-Hop

2015-04-02T21:36:52.396Z

The Godfather of Hip-Hop, Afrika Bambaataa, sat down with VladTV to discuss his various nicknames, the origins of the culture and when exactly white people begin embracing Hip-Hop.

The legend says that most of his nicknames were given to him by people who recognized his role in progressing the culture. He also spoke on his relationship with fellow Hip Hop great Kool Herc, saying they were both the hottest DJ's within their respective neighborhoods in The Bronx. He also revealed the origins of the term "Hip-Hop" itself, saying it came from the raps of Keith Cowboy and Lovebug Starski.

Bambaataa also reveals when white people actually started to embrace the culture, saying the punk rockers of downtown Manhattan were the first to show love from outside of the movement. He disagrees with Lord Jamar's statements that Whites are "guests in the house of Hip-Hop," saying in the early years you could make that argument. Today, however, Hip-Hop is a global phenomenon that has branched out to all people, similarly to religions having roots within one culture and eventually branching out to others.

Get a history lesson from the great Afrika Bambaataa above.

Afrika Bambaataa Speech At City Hall

2014-12-26T19:00:33.042Z

Afrika Bambaataa's acceptance speech after receiving his proclamation at New York City Hall. March 12th 2014.