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9-25-04, 05:17 AM
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Afrika Bambaataa
Godfather of Hip Hop Last Millenium, The Amen Ra Of Universal Hip Hop Culture This Millennium
Announces the Release of
Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light
(Tommy Boy)
Double Vinyl Album Release Date: September 28, 2004
CD Release Date: October 26, 2004
The Master of Records, Afrika Bambaataa has Once Again Found The Perfect Beat!
From his trademark Electro-Funk to bouncy DC Go-Go to Drum & Bass and beyond, Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light captures the essence of Afrika Bambaataa's sound.
Bambaataa sets the trends - he doesn't follow them. His name is synonymous with experimentation. His genre-defying work has inspired countless imitators and served to forge a foundation for everything from Hip House to Miami Bass to Detroit Techno to Electro. Bam's long-term mission, to promote peace by creating joyful records that make people want to come together, dance and celebrate life, has carried through all of his work. It continues today with Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light -- a smart party record filled with this same adventurous spirit and sense of joy.
"His music has helped build cross-cultural awareness and understanding by exposing different groups of people to music they might not otherwise be exposed to" explains Tom Silverman of Tommy Boy Records. From his work in uniting outlaw gangs in the Bronx during the 1970's, to establishing Universal Zulu Nation chapters worldwide with members of all colors, nationalities and belief systems and most recently, creating the Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture, Afrika Bambaataa is at the forefront of the progressive movement known as Hip Hop culture.
Emcees TC Izlam, King Kamonzi, B-Boy Alien Ness, MC Chatterbox, Mustafa Akbar and Aghi Spirits spread awareness through third eye opening lyrics along with a completely unexpected appareance from Gary Numan! Of course, no Bambaataa production would be complete without vocoded voices and infectious Zulu chants.
Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light is classic Bambaataa perfected.
"20 years later, I still believe in Bambaataa. He is more than the spiritual heart of Hip Hop -- he embraces rhythmic music and celebrates its diversity as the core of his message. Paul Daley, Gary Numan, Sharaz, Uberzone, Fort Knox Five, Ronald "Dukeyman" Hall, DJ Hektek, Simply Jeff, Steven "Boogie" Brown (Hydrolic Funk / Nike Commercial Fame) are just some the contributors to his new album. On this album, Afrika Bambaataa pledges allegiance to the Funk and brings back that sound that has been missing for too long." Tom Silverman, Tommy Boy Records
Favorite track? You can't pick just one.
Worst thing about the album? It ends.
Bambaataa Bombaye!
More about Afrika Bambaataa and the Universal Zulu Nation at www.ZuluNation.com
_____________________
Afrika Bambaataa
Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light
Track Listing
Got that Vibe feat. King Kamonzi
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, King Kamonzi and The Fort Knox Five
Produced and engineered by The Fort Knox Five
Metal feat. Gary Numan and MC Chatterbox
Written by Gary Numan, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
Produced by Paul Daley
Dark Matter feat. King Kamonzi
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, King Kamonzi and The Fort Knox Five
Produced and engineered by The Fort Knox Five
Take You Back
Written by Afrika Bambaataa and The Fort Knox Five
Produced and engineered by The Fort Knox Five
Soul Makossa
Written by Manu Dibango
Produced and Mixed by Uberzone @ The Advanced Institute of Gizmology
Just a Smoke feat. Mustafa Akbar
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, C. Stiles and The Fort Knox Five
Produced and engineered by The Fort Knox Five
2137 feat. Alien Ness
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, Sharaz and Alien Ness
Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Sharaz
Almighty Ra feat. TC Izlam
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, Sharaz and TC Izlam
Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Sharaz
Shake 'N' Pop Roll feat. Aghi Spirits
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, Steven "Boogie" Brown and Aghi Spirits
Produced and Engineered by Steven "Boogie" Brown
Ain't Takin' No Shhh
Written by Afrika Bambaataa and Jeff Adachi aka Simply Jeff
Produced by Simply Jeff
Pick Up On This
Written by Afrika Bambaataa & Ronald Hall Jr aka Dukeyman
Produced, Egineered and Mixed by Ronald "Dukeyman" Hall
No Dope Fiends on the Floor
Written by Afrika Bambaataa & Ronald Hall Jr aka Dukeyman
Produced, Egineered and Mixed by Ronald "Dukeyman" Hall
Electro Salsa (Interlude)
Produced and Mixed by DJ Hektek
B More Shake (Interlude)
Produced, Egineered and Mixed by Ronald "Dukeyman" Hall
Meet Me At The Party
Written by Afrika Bambaataa & Timothy P. Wiles
Produced and Mixed by Uberzone @ The Advanced Institute of Gizmology
Talkbox Vocals by Bart Thomas and Big Robb of Sure 2 B
Zulu Chant No. 5 (Interlude)
Executive Producers: Tom Silverman and Kool Lady Blue
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Afrika Bambaataa
Godfather of Hip Hop Last Millenium, The Amen Ra Of Universal Hip Hop Culture This Millennium
Announces the Release of
Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light
(Tommy Boy)
Double Vinyl Album Release Date: September 28, 2004
CD Release Date: October 26, 2004
The Master of Records, Afrika Bambaataa has Once Again Found The Perfect Beat!
From his trademark Electro-Funk to bouncy DC Go-Go to Drum & Bass and beyond, Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light captures the essence of Afrika Bambaataa's sound.
Bambaataa sets the trends - he doesn't follow them. His name is synonymous with experimentation. His genre-defying work has inspired countless imitators and served to forge a foundation for everything from Hip House to Miami Bass to Detroit Techno to Electro. Bam's long-term mission, to promote peace by creating joyful records that make people want to come together, dance and celebrate life, has carried through all of his work. It continues today with Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light -- a smart party record filled with this same adventurous spirit and sense of joy.
"His music has helped build cross-cultural awareness and understanding by exposing different groups of people to music they might not otherwise be exposed to" explains Tom Silverman of Tommy Boy Records. From his work in uniting outlaw gangs in the Bronx during the 1970's, to establishing Universal Zulu Nation chapters worldwide with members of all colors, nationalities and belief systems and most recently, creating the Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture, Afrika Bambaataa is at the forefront of the progressive movement known as Hip Hop culture.
Emcees TC Izlam, King Kamonzi, B-Boy Alien Ness, MC Chatterbox, Mustafa Akbar and Aghi Spirits spread awareness through third eye opening lyrics along with a completely unexpected appareance from Gary Numan! Of course, no Bambaataa production would be complete without vocoded voices and infectious Zulu chants.
Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light is classic Bambaataa perfected.
"20 years later, I still believe in Bambaataa. He is more than the spiritual heart of Hip Hop -- he embraces rhythmic music and celebrates its diversity as the core of his message. Paul Daley, Gary Numan, Sharaz, Uberzone, Fort Knox Five, Ronald "Dukeyman" Hall, DJ Hektek, Simply Jeff, Steven "Boogie" Brown (Hydrolic Funk / Nike Commercial Fame) are just some the contributors to his new album. On this album, Afrika Bambaataa pledges allegiance to the Funk and brings back that sound that has been missing for too long." Tom Silverman, Tommy Boy Records
Favorite track? You can't pick just one.
Worst thing about the album? It ends.
Bambaataa Bombaye!
More about Afrika Bambaataa and the Universal Zulu Nation at www.ZuluNation.com
_____________________
Afrika Bambaataa
Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light
Track Listing
Got that Vibe feat. King Kamonzi
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, King Kamonzi and The Fort Knox Five
Produced and engineered by The Fort Knox Five
Metal feat. Gary Numan and MC Chatterbox
Written by Gary Numan, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
Produced by Paul Daley
Dark Matter feat. King Kamonzi
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, King Kamonzi and The Fort Knox Five
Produced and engineered by The Fort Knox Five
Take You Back
Written by Afrika Bambaataa and The Fort Knox Five
Produced and engineered by The Fort Knox Five
Soul Makossa
Written by Manu Dibango
Produced and Mixed by Uberzone @ The Advanced Institute of Gizmology
Just a Smoke feat. Mustafa Akbar
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, C. Stiles and The Fort Knox Five
Produced and engineered by The Fort Knox Five
2137 feat. Alien Ness
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, Sharaz and Alien Ness
Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Sharaz
Almighty Ra feat. TC Izlam
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, Sharaz and TC Izlam
Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Sharaz
Shake 'N' Pop Roll feat. Aghi Spirits
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, Steven "Boogie" Brown and Aghi Spirits
Produced and Engineered by Steven "Boogie" Brown
Ain't Takin' No Shhh
Written by Afrika Bambaataa and Jeff Adachi aka Simply Jeff
Produced by Simply Jeff
Pick Up On This
Written by Afrika Bambaataa & Ronald Hall Jr aka Dukeyman
Produced, Egineered and Mixed by Ronald "Dukeyman" Hall
No Dope Fiends on the Floor
Written by Afrika Bambaataa & Ronald Hall Jr aka Dukeyman
Produced, Egineered and Mixed by Ronald "Dukeyman" Hall
Electro Salsa (Interlude)
Produced and Mixed by DJ Hektek
B More Shake (Interlude)
Produced, Egineered and Mixed by Ronald "Dukeyman" Hall
Meet Me At The Party
Written by Afrika Bambaataa & Timothy P. Wiles
Produced and Mixed by Uberzone @ The Advanced Institute of Gizmology
Talkbox Vocals by Bart Thomas and Big Robb of Sure 2 B
Zulu Chant No. 5 (Interlude)
Executive Producers: Tom Silverman and Kool Lady Blue