All Rights Reserved. Hip Hop Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Producer Arthur Baker recalled that Tommy Boy Records head Tom Silverman decided that "Planet Rock" was successful enough that the group should have a follow-up. Soulsonic Force features on the title track of the Freestylers' debut album, We Rock Hard. The Soul Sonic Force which includes Pow Wow, Mr. Biggs, and MC Globe were among the very first hip hop groups to bring hip hop music overseas and spread the culture to Europe and Asia. There, Ellis Williams ("Mr. Biggs") and John B. Miller ("G.L.O.B.E."), members of the group Africa Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force which produced iconic hits like "Planet Rock," "Looking for the . They were also influential in the birth of the electro movement in America and helped pave the way for modern danc, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. December 1, 2021 On this day in 1986, the founder and leader of the Almighty Zulu Nation Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force released Planet Rock: The Album on Tommy Boy Records. Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force was an American hip hop group from New York City, New York. The LP. performing "Planet Rock" from Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force's "Planet Rock: The Album". Bambaataa*, Zulu Nation, Soul Sonic Force* / Harlem Underground Band - Zulu Nation Throw Down (Volume #2) 2 versions. Read Full Biography. [5] "Renegades of Funk", the third track, was covered by Rage Against the Machine on its Renegades album. It quickly dawned on me that this was a good song title". Three men were mainly responsible for breaking this new ground: Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering South Bronx DJ who helped establish hip-hop during the early '80s with his Soulsonic Force ensemble; producer and dancefloor doyen Arthur Baker; and keyboard player John Robie. [1], In 1982, Soulsonic Force and Afrika Bambaataa released a single "Planet Rock." Theres no firmer proof of the advancing age of hip-hop than a lawsuit filed on Thursday in New York federal court. My name is Ellis Williams, aka Mr. Biggs of the legendary group The Soul Sonic Force. And I am very fortunate to say I have made some of the greatest records in the history of hip-hop. Showing Editorial results for soulsonic force. Youll want to listen along to this one to learn what tracks stood up best, the powerful history around the man Afrika Bambaataa and lots of awesome factoids. Millions of people throughout the world grew up on hip hop, and thats when I came up with the First Wines of Hip Hop is all grown up now. From a different solar system many many galaxies away We are the force of another creation. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. They were also influential in the birth of, The Soulsonic Force (also referred to as Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force) are an American electro-funk and hip-hop ensemble led by Afrika Bambaataa who helped establish hip-hop in the early 1980s with songs such as "Planet Rock". "[11] "Looking For the Perfect Beat" was ranked at number 13 among the "Tracks of the Year" for 1983 by NME. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released. In their lawsuit against Rhino Entertainment and Artists Rights Enforcement Corp. (AREC), the plaintiffs say they didn't get royalties for 27 years. "[4], Baker recalled that the song's title arrived to him when developing the track, thinking "Man, we're looking for the perfect beat and we've already found it.' And I can honestly say I am one of the founders of a billion dollar industry we call Hip Hop. Go directly to shout page. How the latest technology at the time in the form of the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer helped change well everything. Bun B and Soulsonic Force's Mr. Biggs star in a new short film/musical project about the history of American racism, 'The Future is Mine.' Youtube Two hip-hop legends, Bun B and Soulsonic. "Looking for the Perfect Beat" is a song by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force. : 3Influenced my tastes: 5, Please read and listen to Alain Dupuis pick. Soulsonic Force and Afrika Bambaataa released a single called ``Planet Rock``. [10], Critic Robert Palmer placed "Looking for the Perfect Beat" as his top single of 1983 declaring it "The year's finest single" noting it was "an ingenious small symphony in rap rhythms, and a dance-floor favorite" noting that it was "the year's most widely imitated new sound. What we did learn however, is that not all albums can stand the test of time. Yes, that early hip hop generation is now enjoying wine. 1986 studio album by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, "Planet Rock: The Album - Afrika Bambaataa, Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic", https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/the-500-greatest-songs-of-all-time-20110407/afrika-bambaataa-and-the-soul-sonic-force-planet-rock-19691231, "The 100 Best Albums of the 1980s - Feature - Slant Magazine", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Planet_Rock:_The_Album&oldid=1100610663, Albums produced by Arthur Baker (musician), Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "Frantic Situation" (Frantic Mix) (featuring, John Aquilino illustrations, hand lettering, This page was last edited on 26 July 2022, at 20:20. Chang, Jeff. '", Asked for comment, Chuck Rubin at AREC says he believes his firm recovered all royalties due from Rhino, and that the lawsuit emanates from a fee dispute. 12x33-9. Planet Rock: The Album is an old school hip hop album by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, released in 1986 as a collection of previous singles. It was really adventurous. They were also influential in the birth of the electro movement in America, as well as modern dance music styles such as electro-funk and the entire Miami bass scene. Other works by the famed hip-hop group have also been sampled including by Mariah Carey for a remix version of her classic, "All I Want for Christmas.". [7] Attempts to get a full-length album for Bambaataa were not possible with Tommy Boy as Silverman's contract with him was strictly for singles; re-negotiating the contract proved to be difficult. was responsible for patenting the MC popping technique, a description he preferred to rapping, which saw him dropping in and out of rhymes at short notice, producing an effect not unlike a faulty microphone. With Cosmic Force, the Soul Sonics were part of Afrika Bambaataas ever-expanding Zulu Nation enclave. Congress passed that law with the idea that authors often grant rights at the earlier stage of their career, and if the copyright term was to expand, these authors should have the right to grab back rights and enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of the term. With Cosmic Force, the Soul Sonics were part of Afrika Bambaataas ever-expanding Zulu Nation enclave. They had an agreement with us and they didnt live up to their end, he says. The record offered hip hop as a new vision for global harmony. They want a court to declare that Plaintiffs along with Robert Allen ("Pow Wow") and Bambaataa are the owners of the copyright in the master recordings 'Planet Rock,' 'Looking For the Perfect Beat,' and 'Renegades of Funk. Tommy Boy/Warner Bros., The Perfect Beat/Hot Productions, Inc. Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force was an American hip hop group from New York City, New York. The Soulsonic Force (also referred to as Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force) are an American electro-funk and hip-hop ensemble led by Afrika Bambaataa who helped establish hip-hop in the early 1980s with songs such as "Planet Rock". Hip Hop was chosen and for the second pick of this round member Alain Dupuis selected Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force: Planet Rock. Slant Magazine listed the album at #84 on its list of "Best Albums of the 1980s". In creating the track, portions of Kraftwerk's "Numbers" and "Trans-Europe Express" were interpolated (re-recorded in the studio, rather than through the use of a digital sampler), along with portions of songs by Captain Sky and Ennio Morricone. 31K views 9 years ago The Soulsonic Force (Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, The G.L.O.B.E. In this podcast you will learn the following about this album and much more: Listen to our thoughts and see if this is worth going back to and let us know what your experience was with this album. There, Ellis Williams ("Mr. Biggs") and John B. Miller ("G.L.O.B.E."), members of the group Africa Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force which produced iconic hits like "Planet Rock . [12], Credits adapted from the liner notes and expanded with information in the article. "They had an agreement with us and they didn't live up to their end," he says. Led by DJ Afrika Bambaataa, the group helped to establish hip hop music as a genre in the early 1980s with songs such as "Planet Rock". All the different elements and musical styles were blended together; and in doing so, offered hip hop as a new vision for global harmony. In 2002, they say they entered into agreements with AREC to collect unpaid royalties. Alongside scratch DJ Jazzy Jay, Pow Wow and G.L.O.B.E., they featured rapper Mr Biggs, who had been working with Bambaataa as far back as 1974. ', Asked for comment, Chuck Rubin at ARECsays he believes his firm recovered all royalties due from Rhino, and that the lawsuit emanates from a fee dispute. The song borrowed musical motifs from German electro-pop, British rock and African-American disco rap. Jason Nevins I Got 5 On It Luniz Inside Out Culture Beat God Is A DJ Faithless Rhythm Is A Dancer Snap! In 1982, Soulsonic Force and Afrika Bambaataa released a single called "Planet Rock". Soul Sonic Force Biography by AllMusic With Cosmic Force, the Soul Sonics were part of Afrika Bambaataa's ever-expanding Zulu Nation enclave. Williams and Miller say they terminated the AREC agreement in 2013 for alleged failure to use its "best efforts" to recover royalties, and that since then, Rhino has been holding royalties due to them. There's no firmer proof of the advancing age of hip-hop than a lawsuit filed on Thursday in New York federal court. This is the end result. Bambaataa*, Zulu Nation, Soul Sonic Force* / Harlem Underground Band. It was agreed we would receive a particular fee. This article on a hip hop music group or collective is a stub. He was also responsible for may of the groups lyrics. Enjoy! The song was produced by Arthur Baker and John Robie and was the follow-up track for the group following "Planet Rock". Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force: Planet Rock, Albums that InfluencedAfrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force: Planet Rock, Review of The Velvet Underground: The Velvet Underground and Nico, Review of King Crimson: In the Court of the Crimson King, The Velvet Underground The Velvet Underground & Nico. Planet Rock: The Album is an old school hip hop album by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, released in 1986 as a collection of previous singles. What we did learn however, is that not all albums can stand the test of time. Other works by the famed hip-hop group have also been sampled including by Mariah Carey for a remix version of her classic, All I Want for Christmas.. Soulsonic Force (also referred to as Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force) is an American electro-funk and hip hop ensemble led by Afrika Bambaataa who helped establish hip-hop in the early 1980s with songs such as "Planet Rock." Right In The Night (Fall In Love With Music) Jam & Spoon Feat. Mr Biggs Wines was launched on Valentine's Day 2014 at the BB King Restaurant in New York City Times Square. A new mu Additionally, they want to grab back rights to the songs by seeking a declaratory judgment. The group was developed for months in Robie's apartment while Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force were touring. Alongside scratch DJ Jazzy Jay, Pow Wow and G.L.O.B.E., they featured rapper Mr Biggs, who had been Read Full Biography Biography Discography Songs Credits Related Song Highlights Highlights All Songs Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. : 2.5Influenced my tastes: 4, Overall opinion: 3Would I recommend? Since 1973 to present time this art form has taken the world by storm . [4][5] Baker felt that the group needed a different approach than "Planet Rock" as "everyone was sort of biting off what we had done. Afrika Bambaataa was also the founder of the Soulsonic Force, which originally consisted of approximately 20 Zulu Nation members. Download/Stream: https://tommyboyrecords.lnk.to/AfrikaBambaataa_PerfectBeat80-85WE***** Tommy Boy Records is a legendary Hip H. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Hip Hop was chosen and for the second pick of this round member Alain Dupuis selected Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force: Planet Rock. Sites: Facebook, Wikipedia Members: Afrika Bambaataa, Ellis Williams, John Byas, John Miller (6), Mr. Biggs, Robert Darrell Allen Variations: Viewing All | Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force The song "Planet Rock" was one of the earliest hits of the hip hop music genre and remains one of its pioneering recordings. : 4Influenced my tastes: 1, Overall opinion: 2.5Would I recommend? There, Ellis Williams ("Mr. Biggs") and John B. Miller ("G.L.O.B.E. : 3Influenced my tastes: 4, Overall opinion: 3.5Would I recommend? Pow Wow, in turn, had a hand in producing Planet Rock, while G.L.O.B.E. So one day as I was sitting down sipping a glass of wine, I realized that I am part of a generation that just started appreciating fine wine. and "we couldn't go even close to anything with that kind of tempo or beat. Pow Wow (real name: Robert Darrell Allen), This page was last edited on 12 April 2022, at 20:19. As such, they are charging the defendants with breach of contract with at least $100,000 damages claimed. [5] While the Soulsonic Force was touring, Baker worked on a new track at Robie's apartment home and were trying to develop a new track. They were also influential in the birth of read more. The track was released in December 1982 and was later ranked at number 13 among the "Tracks of the Year" for 1983 by the NME. [6], "Looking for the Perfect Beat" was released in December 1982. US. In tandem with their mentor they would appear on four hugely influential singles, Zulu Nation Throwdown Part 2, Planet Rock, Looking For The Perfect Beat and Renegades Of Funk. Williams and Miller say they terminated the ARECagreement in 2013 for alleged failure to use its best efforts to recover royalties, and that since then, Rhino has been holding royalties due to them. Review of Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force: Planet Rock. In 2002, they say they entered into agreements with AREC to collect unpaid royalties. They want a court to declare that Plaintiffs along with Robert Allen (Pow Wow) and Bambaataa are the owners of the copyright in the master recordings Planet Rock, Looking For the Perfect Beat, and Renegades of Funk. The song "Planet Rock" was one of the earliest hits of the hip hop music genre and remains one of its pioneering recordings. Two members of the group exploit the termination provision under copyright law. Download/Stream: https://tommyboyrecords.lnk.to/AfrikaBambaataa_PerfectBeat80-85WE************************************ Tommy Boy Records is a legendary Hip Hop \u0026 Electronic record label founded in New York City in 1981. Soul Sonic Force is known for Swordfish (2001), The Lego Batman Movie (2017) and Save the Last Dance (2001). Soul Sonic Force began as a nine-piece affair, which MCs gradually dropping out, including Lisa Lee who would remain with Bambaataa as part of Cosmic Force. JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember - 01020304050607080910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 - 191019111912191319141915191619171918191919201921192219231924192519261927192819291930193119321933193419351936193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948194919501951195219531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023. And I can honestly say I am one of the founders of a billion dollar industry we call Hip Hop. It was like a challenge. [4] Following this period, Baker released leftover music from the "Planet Rock" sessions titled "Play At Your Own Risk" after adding vocals and some more music to it. 37 Soulsonic Force Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Browse 37 soulsonic force photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. ", "Planet Rock" famously sampled Kraftwerk's "Trans-Europe Express" and itself has been sampled, according to WhoSampled.com, by artists including Lana Del Ray, Kendrick Lamar, Public Enemy and Erykha Badu. Released in 1986, Planet Rock: The Album was a cornerstone album and one of . was sampled in (2016) by Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force. They were also influential in the birth of the electro movement in America and helped pave the way for modern dance music styles such as electro-funk and electro-hop. Dial back 35 years, and one will find the beginning of what hip-hop was to become. Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force - Planet Rock Release Date: December 1, 1986 "Back then there was no such thing as hip-hop." - Arthur Baker (producer) Afrika Bambaataa's (born Kevin Donovan) name was already synonymous with hip-hop culture long before he released his watershed 1986 album, Planet Rock. [8] A full-length album titled Planet Rock: The Album was released in 1986, which contained the three other singles "Planet Rock", "Renegades of Funk", "Frantic Situation", and three previously unreleased tracks. GlobeWe emphasize the show, we got egoMake this your night, just slip it right, and by dayAs the people say, live it up, shucksNo work or play, our world is freeBe what you be - beRock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stopRock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stopYou're in a place where the nights are hotWhere nature's children dance and set a chanceOn this Mother Earth, which is our rockThe time has come, and work for soul, show you really got soulAre you ready hump bump bump, get bump, now let's go, houseTwist and turn, the you let your body slideYou got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounceEverybody just rock it, don't stop itGotta rock it, don't stopKeep tickin' and tockin', work it all around the clockEverybody keep rockin' and clockin' and shockin' and rockin', go houseEverybody say, rock it, don't stop it (Crowd repeats)Well hit me, Mr. Biggs (Crowd repeats)Pow Wow (Crowd repeats)G-L-O-be -E (Crowd repeats)The Soul Sonic ForceYou gotta rock it, pop it, 'cause it's the centuryThere is such a place that creates such a melodyOur world is but a land of a master jam, get up and danceIt's time to chase your dreamsUp out your seats, make your body swaySocialize, get down, let your soul lead the wayShake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dreamLove Life LiveZih Zih Zih Zih Zih (ad lib)Everybody say, rock it, don't stop it (Crowd repeats)Everybody say, shock it and pop it (Crowd repeats)Everybody say, ich me sun chi (Crowd repeats)Say, Planet Rock (Crowd repeats)It's the sure shot (Crowd repeats)Say, Planet Rock (Crowd repeats)It's the sure shot (Crowd repeats)So twist and turn, then you let your body glideYou got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounceSo hit meJust taste the funk and hit meJust get on down and hit meBambaataa's gettin' so funky, now hit meEvery piece of the worldRate the message of the worldsAll men, women, boys, and girls, hey our Planet Rock is superbGet on itYou got the groove, move (ad lib)Feel the groove - feell itDo what ya want but ya know ya got to be cool and boogieOut on the floor, go downBring it lowClose to the groundEverybody just rock it, don't stop it, gotta rock it Don't stopKeep tickin' and tockin'Work it all around the clockEverybody just rock it, don't stop itGotta rockin' don't stoppin', Gotta rock it, don't stopGotta rockin' don't stoppin', Gotta rock it, don't stop#TommyBoyRecords #AfrikaBambaataa #90shiphop [5] Baker performed some vocals on the track that the rappers did not want to perform, including the lines Beat This and the Looking for the per- looking for the per- looking for the perfect. and some barking on the track which the rappers did not want to perform. He had met Bambaataa while he was attending Bronx River High School, and was already friends with Pow Wow, who had perfected his rapping skills in nearby parks. SOULSONIC FORCE Perform Planet RockLive At KOOL HERC 40th Anniversary Of Hip Hop Concert In Central Park Summerstage August 10, 2013 https://www.facebook.com. The label is credited with launching the careers of notable legends Queen Latifah, House of Pain, Coolio and Naughty By Nature. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. Overall opinion: 2.5Would I recommend? Additionally, they want to grab back rights to the songs by seeking a declaratory judgment. The Soulsonic Force. Soulsonic Force (also referred to as Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force) is an American electro-funk and hip hop ensemble led by Afrika Bambaataa who helped establish hip-hop in the early 1980s with songs such as "Planet Rock." They were also influential in the birth of the electro movement in America and helped pave The track took much longer to develop than "Planet Rock" with Baker using cocaine and the pressure involved with creating a follow-up single. Singles & EPs. is a remix of Planet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force (1982) Zulu Nation Throw Down (Volume #2) (1980) by Afrika Bambaataa, Soulsonic Force and Harlem Underground Band. We dont have any upcoming events for this artist right now. The song borrowed musical motifs from German electro-pop, British rock, and, The Soulsonic Force (also referred to as Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force) are an American electro-funk and hip-hop ensemble led by Afrika Bambaataa who helped establish hip-hop in the early 1980s with songs such as "Planet Rock". I didnt wanna do a typical rap record. With Cosmic Force, the Soul Sonics were part of Afrika Bambaataas ever-expanding Zulu Nation enclave. Paul Winley Records. Alongside scratch DJ Jazzy Jay, Pow Wow and G.L.O.B.E., they featured rapper Mr Biggs, who had been Read Full Biography Biography Discography Songs This is the end result., Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day, Unique expertise on how the law impacts Hollywood pros, projects and processes. I am currently seeking distribution and you can log on to my website MrBiggswines.com. They were also influential in the birth of the electro movement in America and helped pave the way for modern dance music styles such as electro-funk as well as the entire Miami bass scene. Alongside scratch DJ Jazzy Jay, Pow Wow and G.L.O.B.E., they featured rapper Mr Biggs, who had been Willie Nelson Turns 90: Keith Richards Joins Hollywood Bowl Bash, N.Y. Times to Stand Trial This Month as Sarah Palin Libel Suit Heads to Jury, How the Supreme Court Could Shake Up Disneys Spider-Man Plans, United States v. 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Miller ("G.L.O.B.E."), members of the group Africa Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force which produced iconic hits like "Planet Rock," "Looking for. Soulsonic Force features on the title track of the Freestylers' debut album, We Rock Hard . The single's liner notes include members of Kraftwerk with the songwriting credits. At. Search instead in Creative? "It was agreed we would receive a particular fee. We definitely all understood the context of this album and the historical significance it had on rap, hip hop and even EDM. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Soul Sonic Force Follow Artist + With Cosmic Force, the Soul Sonics were part of Afrika Bambaataa's ever-expanding Zulu Nation enclave. 12x33-9. The law was set up to allow terminations to come 35 years after initial publishing. Since 1973 to present time this art form has taken the world by storm . plays your favorite blastsTakes you back to the past, music's magic (poof)Bump bump bump get bump with some flash, peopleRock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stopRock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stopThe Soul Sonic Force - Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, and M.C. ************************************ FollowTommy BoyRecords:https://tommyboyrecords.lnk.to/instagramhttps://tommyboyrecords.lnk.to/Twitterhttps://tommyboyrecords.lnk.to/TikTokhttps://tommyboyrecords.lnk.to/Facebookhttps://tommyboyrecords.lnk.to/Spotifyhttps://tommyboyrecords.lnk.to/SoundcloudSubscribe to the mailing list:https://tommyboy-records.com/Shop: https://tommyboyrecords.lnk.to/Website************************************ #TommyBoyRecords #AfrikaBambaataa #HipHopLyrics:Party peopleParty peopleCan y'all get funky?Soul Sonic Force - can y'all get funky?The Zulu Nation - can y'all get funky?Yaaah!Just hit meJust taste the funk and hit meJust get on down and hit meBambaataa's jus' gettin' so funky, now, hit meYaaah!Just hit meJust start to chase your dreamsUp out your seats, make your body swaySocialize, get down, let your soul lead the wayShake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dreamLove Life LiveCome play the game, our world is freeDo what you want but screamWe know a place where the nights are hotIt is a house of funkFemales and malesBoth headed all for the discoThe D.J. "[4] The pressure of creating a follow-up led to Baker "rediscover[ing] drugs" and was "doing lots of cocaine it didnt really help. Alongside scratch DJ Jazzy Jay, Pow Wow and G.L.O.B.E., they featured rapper Mr Biggs, who had been. [8][9], From contemporary reviews, J.D. Congress passed that law with the idea that authors often grant rights at the earlier stage of their career, and if the copyright term was to expand, these authors should have the right to grab back rights and enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of the term. Another seven years went by until AfricaBambaataaandSoulsonicForce entered into a settlement agreement with Rhino, but according to the complaint, AREC failed to secure royalties for an additional 25 songs that sampled the vocal performances of Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force., Planet Rock famously sampledKraftwerksTrans-Europe Express and itself has been sampled, according to WhoSampled.com, by artists including Lana Del Ray, Kendrick Lamar, Public Enemy andErykhaBadu. The Soulsonic Force (also referred to as Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force) are an American electro-funk and hip-hop ensemble led by Afrika Bambaataa who helped establish hip-hop in the early 1980s with songs such as "Planet Rock". Plavka Sonic Empire Members Of Mayday You Don't Know Me Armand Van Helden Featuring Duane Harden Salva Mea Faithless Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock (1982) 7:32 A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. [4] The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Lineup Afrika Bambaataa Mr. Biggs (real name: Ellis Williams) Pow Wow (real name: Robert Darrell Allen) The G.L.O.B.E (real name: John Miller) DJ Jazzy Jay (real name: John Byas) Discography Albums Planet Rock: The Album (1986) We will save you the pain of Googling to find them. Its a Hip-hop World. Foreign Policy 163, Nov/Dec 2007, 58-65. Led by DJ Afrika Bambaataa, the group helped to establish hip hop music as a genre in the early 1980s with songs such as "Planet Rock". Seminal hip hop and electro outfit of Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force that recorded such tunes as "Planet Rock" and "Looking For The Perfect Beat". Soulsonic Force Group Members: Jazzy Jay, G.L.O.B.E., Ellis Williams, John Miller (John B Miller), Robert Darrell Allen, Mr. Biggs (2), Mr. Biggs (Ellis Williams), John Byas, Pow Wow (Robert Darrell Allen) All Tracks by Soulsonic Force Sort: Most Popular 648 samples, 3 covers, 28 remixes Planet Rock (1982) by Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. When Bambaataa resurrected the name again in 1991 for Return To Planet Rock, it was merely a disguise for the Jungle Brothers. 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