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Afrika Bambaataa - Looking for the Perfect Beat: 1980-1985

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Looking for the Perfect Beat: 1980-1985
Music Price: $13.98
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Artist(s)Afrika Bambaataa
StudioRhino / Ada
Release DateMarch 20, 2001
UPC Code016998145722
Buy this item$13.98 at Amazon.com
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1 Audio CD, Usually ships in 24 hours, Extra tracks
 

About Afrika Bambaataa - Looking for the Perfect Beat: 1980-1985

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," "Renegades of Funk," and "Frantic Situation" are the main draws here. But don't sleep on "Unity Pt. 1" from 1984's fiery meeting between James Brown and Bam. A completist might wish for "Death Mix," and while a set like this demands liner notes, there are none to be had. But, for now, thank the funk gods the void has been filled. --Jeff Chang Amazon.com

Tracks

  1. Zulu Nation Throwdown - Afrika Bambaataa Zulu Nation Cosmic Force
  2. Zulu Nation Throwdown - Bambaataa Zulu Nation Soul Sonic Force
  3. Jazzy Sensation (Bronx Version) - Afrika Bambaataa & The Jazzy 5
  4. Planet Rock
  5. Looking For The Perfect Beat
  6. Renegades Of Funk
  7. Frantic Situation
  8. Unity Part 1 (The Third Coming) - Afrika Bambaataa & The Godfather Of Soul James Brown
  9. Who Do You Think You're Funkin' With? (Hip Hop Mix)
  10. What Time Is It? (Live)
  11. Funk You! - Afrika Bambaataa & Family
  12. Bonus Track 1 - Afrika Bambaataa

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.5 (11 reviews)

rating: 4 QuoteClassicQuote
One of the old school classics. Looking for the perfect beat ,frantic stituation and renegades of funk. Definitely bambaataa at his best. September 18, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteGreat Old SchoolQuote
If you are a fan of early Hip Hop, then this is a CD for you. May 14, 2007

rating: 3 QuotePlanet Rock.......NOT!Quote
I bought this hoping the Planet Rock Track was the original. It ain't.

They credit the original Kraftwerk members, so I thought for sure this would be it. Unfortunately, it's a new performance with another keyboard sound. Consequently this Planet Rock sounds gratuitous and has lost all it's originality and cool.

While I'm still relatively happy with the purchase, those of you looking for the original track - keep looking!

~Mark
Bloomington, IN October 31, 2006

rating: 5 QuoteThe Essence of Hip Hop!Quote
Even if you just buy this CD just for Planet Rock, it is a GEM in its self. This CD displays what Hip Hop is all about expressing yourself and having fun at the same time. April 12, 2006

rating: 4 QuoteAlmost PerfectionQuote
This CD has almost everything. The early hits with Zulu Throwdown was just an appetizer to whet the true-schooler's appetite,then you can feast on Planet Rock, Looking for the Perfect Beat,etc. The only letdown was it did'nt have Play It At Your Own Risk, a couple of songs at the end of the collection could have been left off. But in my opinion its money well spent. August 15, 2004

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