Born in New York on May 10, 1960, Afrika Bambaataa is a historic pioneer of the
hip-hop sound. His skill at the turntable enabled him to create breaks and
scratches. Although "Planet Rock" (with Soul Sonic Force, 1981) went down in
history, Bambaataa's career as an artist remains a disappointment, as he
indulges in facile, grotesque self-parody.