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Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force

Written by: Bambaataa, John Robie, the Soul Sonic Force
Produced by: Bambaataa, Arthur Baker
Released: July '82 on Tommy Boy
Charts: 11 weeks
Top spot: No. 48

Bambaataa had the raps and crew; Robie had synth chops. "I said, 'Can you play stuff like Kraftwerk?' " said Bam, who featured the Germans' platters at DJ gigs. "He said, 'I'll tear that shit up.' " They both did on this tour de funk.

Appears on: Looking for the Perfect Beat 1980-1985 (Tommy Boy)

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