Early life
A Bronx native and former gang member, Afrika Bambaataa channeled street energy into music, founding the Universal Zulu Nation to spread hip-hop culture.
Career
His 1982 electro classic "Planet Rock" fused Kraftwerk-style synths with funk, helping birth electro and influencing dance music worldwide.
Major achievements
He is credited as one of the founding fathers of hip-hop and a pioneer of electro-funk.
Legacy
Afrika Bambaataa helped codify hip-hop's four elements and expanded its sonic palette into electronic music.
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