- Audio CD (24 Aug 1998)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Tommy Boy
- ASIN: B000023YCK
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 192,205 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Afrika Bambaataa, the Godfather of Hip-Hop, has worked with artists as soulful as James Brown, as pop friendly as Boy George, and as funky as Bootsy Collins. The Cosmic Force co-creator can look back on his illustrious career and say that he and his crew are responsible for influencing the fate of several sub-genres of music, including Miami and Atlanta bass, Latin freestyle, hip-hop, house, and early techno. 1982's "Planet Rock", featured on the Don't Stop Planet Rock EP, is the ultimate party-rocking record. The lyrics tell groove junkies about a utopia where socialising and getting down are the only requirements for residency. The words may go in one ear and out the other, but the beat knocks holes in the back of heads and it cannot be ignored. DJ Magic Mike's "Bass in the Planet Mix" funkily incorporates just what the title suggests, while the classic mix, more electronic in feel, embodies an overwhelming digital atmosphere. --Asondra R. Hunter
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Afrika Bambaataa, the Godfather of Hip-hop, has worked with artists as soulful as James Brown, as pop friendly as Boy George, and as funky as Bootsy Collins. The Cosmic Force co-creator can look back on his illustrious career and say that he and his crew are responsible for influencing the fate of several sub-genres of music, including Miami and Atlanta bass, Latin freestyle, hip-hop, house, and early techno. 1982's "Planet Rock," featured on the Don't Stop Planet Rock EP, is the ultimate party-rockin' record. The lyrics tell groove junkies about a utopia where socializing and getting down are the only requirements for residency. The words may go in one ear and out the other, but the beat knocks holes in the back of heads and it cannot be ignored. DJ Magic Mike's "Bass in the Planet Mix" funkily incorporates just what the title suggests, while the classic mix, more electronic in feel, embodies an overwhelming digital atmosphere. --Asondra R. Hunter
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Simply put, this is the track almost entirely responsible for house music as we know it today. Bambaata, always noted for his phenomenal variation of source material, here combines elements from Krafwerk's 'numbers' and the legendary 'trans-europe express' to create a musical masterpiece. With 'planet rock' Bam transcends genres while simultaneously creating a new one....Electro. This comes with bonus beats and loads of top remixes and is highly recommended by myself. BUY IT!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
"Planet Rock" gets the bangin' re-mix treatment!
11 Sep 2001
Format:Audio CD
Man, I don't see how the previous reviewers could diss this CD by giving it such low ratings. The Magic Mike re-mix is my favorite version because of the James Brown breakbeats he looped on top of the main rhythm. And the original 12" vocal version plus Bonus Beats 1 is reason enough to buy this CD. This is the song that everybody was rockin' during the summer of 82'. Classic jam that made all the b-boys and b-girls start breakin' and poppin'!
It just brings back the early sound and feel of hip hop that I miss so much. None of this "bling bling" crap that's going around now. This song gave birth to the entire "electro funk" scene which in turn influenced other styles of dance music like hard house, techno, etc. Add this to your collection of old school CD's and call yourself a true hip hop head!!!
It just brings back the early sound and feel of hip hop that I miss so much. None of this "bling bling" crap that's going around now. This song gave birth to the entire "electro funk" scene which in turn influenced other styles of dance music like hard house, techno, etc. Add this to your collection of old school CD's and call yourself a true hip hop head!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
great and unmatched
10 July 2001
Format:Audio CD
i have owned this cd for some time now and i still listen to it from time to time a must have if you like old school.
This wiil take you back!
8 Mar 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This true Old School recording will take you back to the 80s, the era of disco and break dancing. Planet Rock is truly a classic from that time.
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