Sunday, June 5, 2011

Afrika Bambaataa

Kevin Donovan is an American DJ from New York, born on April 19, 1957.  Most people are familiar with his work as Afrika Bambaataa.  With quite a considerable reputation, he is considered The Father of the Electro Funk Sound, the "Grandfather" of Hip Hop, and a legend in his spare time.  His influence, and thus hip hop culture, has spread worldwide.

As a child from the Bronx, and the son of an activist, he was subjected to very conflicting ideologies.  In a life of gangs, he was always charismatic, becoming warlord of the Black Spades.  A trip tp Africa showed him how he could use his charisma to enhance relationships with his community  and promote peace.   In 1982, Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force released Planet Rock, which went gold.
He has performed all over the world with a plethora of fellow legends, and he was one of 9 nominees for 2008's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction.  Afrika Bambaataa's songs include new wave influences, danceable beats, and rhythmic rhyme schemes.
Posted by ThirtySeven at 12:15 PM
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27 comments:

  1. Come At Me BroJune 5, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    This is great!

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  2. Patrick SJune 5, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Very interesting music and blog post! :)

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  3. pepsi_lover47June 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    nice site brah keep it up also nice sleection of music

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  4. 1HipHopBlogJune 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    This is so awesome haha

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  5. KitJune 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    An absolute classic of the early Hip Hop age. Thanks for posting.

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  6. Vince^_^June 5, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Ha, nice one

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  7. supearmyJune 5, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Awesome, learnt a lot thanks!

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  8. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Haha, awesome info dude.

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  9. JohnJune 5, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Where should I start with him!

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  10. BradenJune 5, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    You post sick beats man

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  11. pepsi_lover47June 6, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    i shall try it out

    ill let you know

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  12. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    great;););)

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  13. Liger_XT5June 6, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Interesting

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  14. AlexisJune 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Absolute legend, everything he does is amazing!

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  15. Tommy.-June 6, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    oldschool is always better !

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  16. GarrettJune 6, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Never heard of this, thanks for showing me

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  17. pepsi_lover47June 7, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    legends of all time unite

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  18. VirtualfoxJune 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Love it :D

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  19. LinksZeeJune 7, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    haha loving that oldschool beat

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  20. LightStandJune 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Love that music and really helpful info!

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  21. Shreddie MurphyJune 7, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    beat street?!

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  22. Funny Picture of the DayJune 7, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Good stuff.

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  23. Jesse CrowsJune 7, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    thats great music!

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  24. pepsi_lover47June 8, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    yeah need to download asap

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  25. DylanJune 8, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Classic! Real tasty jam.

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  26. MinidwJune 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    These guys are pretty freaky, but I have to say that that is a pretty good song.

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  27. YuriJune 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    You've shown me a style of music I never thought I'd like :D thankyou

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