{"title":"Afrika Bambaataa \u0026 Soulsonic Force Vinyl Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeminal hip hop and electro outfit that recorded such tunes as \"Planet Rock\" and \"Looking For The Perfect Beat\".\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"afrika-bambaataa-soulsonic-force-planet-rock-the-album-318189","title":"Afrika Bambaataa \u0026 Soulsonic Force – Planet Rock - The Album (3-color splatter )","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanet Rock: The Album by Afrika Bambaataa \u0026amp; Soulsonic Force is a cornerstone of hip-hop and electronic music history. Released in 1986, it compiled several pivotal singles that had already reshaped the musical landscape, including the seminal “Planet Rock.” By blending Kraftwerk’s electronic innovations with hip-hop’s rhythm and energy, Bambaataa forged a futuristic sound that would go on to influence everything from techno to Miami bass. The result was a boundary-breaking album that bridged cultures, genres, and continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album’s influence is enduring, with its title track often cited as one of the most important songs in the development of modern music. Its infectious use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine and synthetic textures created a template for electro-funk and beyond. “Planet Rock: The Album” isn’t just a compilation of hits—it’s a vital document of a new musical era being born. Decades later, the album continues to receive critical acclaim for its innovation, cultural significance, and visionary sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Planet Rock: The Album was a cornerstone album and one of the earliest successes in the genre of Hip-Hop. It attained gold status and generated an entire school of 'electro-boogie' rap and dance music in its wake.\" – The Sonic Collective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bambaataa gilt als einer der Erfinder des Breakbeat-DJing, außerdem als Vater des Electro Funk – ein Ruf, zu dem 'Planet Rock' maßgeblich beigetragen hat.\" – laut.de\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Even 32 years later, Planet Rock: The Album remains one of hip-hop's early pillars and a landmark in the growing influence and culture of the music.\" – XXL Mag\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \u003c!-- Genres --\u003e\n    \n      \u003cp\u003eGenre: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-music-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip Hop \u0026amp; RnB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\n    \n    \u003ch2\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllMusic rating: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"Stars rating-9\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 4.5 out of 5.\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAllMusic users: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"Stars rating-8\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 4.0 out of 5.\"\u003e\n          (126 votes)\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allmusic.com\/album\/mw0000050240\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the AllMusic.com review\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Afrika Bambaataa \u0026amp; 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