Biography

Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, is an American disc jockey, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip hop culture.

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Filmography

View Sacrée Soirée
Sacrée Soirée

Sacrée Soirée

1987•Series•
5.1
View Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

2013•Series•
7.8
View Hip Hop Evolution
Hip Hop Evolution

Hip Hop Evolution

2016•Series•
7.5
View Beastie Boys Story
Beastie Boys Story

Beastie Boys Story

2020•Film•
7.5
View Soundbreaking
Soundbreaking

Soundbreaking

2016•Series•
7.8
View Beat Street
Beat Street

Beat Street

1984•Film•
6.8
View The Hip Hop Years
The Hip Hop Years

The Hip Hop Years

1999•Series•
7.0
View Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter

Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter

1990•Film0
View The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'

2002•Film•
10.0
View The Show
The Show

The Show

1995•Film•
6.4
View Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

2012•Film•
6.7
View The Making of Sun City
The Making of Sun City

The Making of Sun City

1985•Film•
9.0