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
808
Beat Street
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Bombin'
James Brown: Soul Survivor
The Show
The Making of Sun City
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
The Freshest Kids

Top Movie Credits

Beastie Boys Story Self (archive footage)
808 Self