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500 CDs You Must Own Before You Die!
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As celebrated as Afrika Bambaataa has been, until now his music has remained scattered across disparate collections. That's what makes Looking for the Perfect Beat such a welcome release. Collecting 11 of Bam's sides on one CD, the album neatly summarizes his seminal studio recordings, beginning with both versions of 1980's true-school grail, "Zulu Nation Throwdown," and ending with 1985's "Funk You." The tracks are all restored to their uncut full-length 12-inch mixes. The highly influential Arthur-Baker productions "Planet Rock," "Looking for the Perfect Beat," "Renega
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Manufacturer: Rhino / Ada
Release date: 20 March 2001
EAN: 0001699814572 UPC: 016998145722
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500 CDs You Must Own Before You Die! (500 music items)"Bambaataa’s importance as the first to properly sample has long been overlooked, but there was much more to this performer, producer and DJ than mere innovation — and he did find the perfect beat. Standout track: “Planet Rock”"
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