Afrika Bambaataa
Born: 1957-04-17
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, was an American disc jockey, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture.
Known For
Beastie Boys Story
Beat Street
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
The Making of Sun City
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
The Show
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Modulations
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