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Afrika Bambaataa – The Master of Records

25 September 2004 No Comment

Godfather of Hip Hop Last Millennium, The Amen Ra Of Universal Hip Hop Culture This Millennium Announces the Release of Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light on Tommy Boy. 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 1970s, to establishing Universal Zulu Nation chapters worldwide with members of all colors and nationalities 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 appearance 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 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

Double Vinyl Album Release Date: September 28, 2004
CD Release Date: October 26, 2004

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

www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/gotthatvibe.ram 

Metal feat. Gary Numan and MC Chatterbox
Written by Gary Numan, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
Produced by Paul Daley
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/metal.ram 

Dark Matter feat. King Kamonzi
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, King Kamonzi and The Fort Knox Five
Produced and engineered by The Fort Knox Five
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/darkmatter.ram 

Take You Back 
Written by Afrika Bambaataa and The Fort Knox Five
Produced and engineered by The Fort Knox Five
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/takeyouback.ram 

Soul Makossa 
Written by Manu Dibango
Produced and Mixed by Uberzone @ The Advanced Institute of Gizmology

www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/soulmakossa.ram 

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
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/justasmoke.ram 

2137 feat. Alien Ness
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, Sharaz and Alien Ness
Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Sharaz

www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/2137.ram

Almighty Ra feat. TC Izlam
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, Sharaz and TC Izlam
Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Sharaz
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/almightyra.ram 

Ain’t Takin’ No Shhh
Written by Afrika Bambaataa and Jeff Adachi aka Simply Jeff
Produced by Simply Jeff
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/ainttalkinnoshhh.ram 

No Dope Fiends on the Floor
Written by Afrika Bambaataa & Ronald Hall Jr aka Dukeyman
Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Ronald “Dukeyman” Hall 
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/nodopefiendsonthefloor.ram 

B More Shake (Interlude) 
Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Ronald “Dukeyman” Hall 
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/b-moreshake-snippet.ram 

ONLY ON THE DOUBLE VINYL

Sally feat. King Kamonzi
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, King Kamonzi and Hector Torres
Produced and mixed by DJ Hektek
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/sally.ram 

Touch & Go feat. Muriel Fowler
Written by N. Harris, A. Felder and B Sigler 
Produced and Engineered by Steven “Boogie” Brown
Mixed by Steven “Boogie” Brown and Afrika Bambaataa

www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/touchandgo.ram

ONLY ON THE CD

Shake ‘N’ Pop Roll feat. Aghi Spirits
Written by Afrika Bambaataa, Steven “Boogie” Brown and Aghi Spirits
Produced and Engineered by Steven “Boogie” Brown
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/shakepopnroll.ram 

Pick Up On This
Written by Afrika Bambaataa & Ronald Hall Jr aka Dukeyman
Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Ronald “Dukeyman” Hall 

www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/pickuponthis.ram 

Electro Salsa (Interlude)
Produced and Mixed by DJ Hektek
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/electricsalsa-snippet.ram 

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
www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/meetmeattheparty.ram 

Zulu Chant No. 5 (Interlude)

www.outrightmedia.com/~mikegee/zuluchant5snippet.ram

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