Afrika Bambaataa

Real Name: Lance Taylor · Handle: @afrikabambaataaofficial

Genreless Crate-Digging & TR-808 Electro-Funk

Dubbed the 'Master of Records' in the Bronx for mixing James Brown, Kraftwerk's 'Trans-Europe Express', Ennio Morricone, rock, salsa, and TV themes in the same cipher, Bambaataa teamed up with producer Arthur Baker and keyboardist John Robie in 1982 to record 'Planet Rock' — fusing the Roland TR-808 with German electronic music.

“A true selector has no borders in the record crate.”

4-Part Studio & Stage Hardware Blueprint

01 // Turntables & Decks

Technics SL-1200MK2

02 // Battle or Rotary Mixer

Bozak CMA-10-2DL

03 // Sampler & Drum Machine

Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer

04 // Cartridges & Stylus Needles

Stanton 680EL

Signature Turntablist & Production Techniques

Master of Records Genre-BlendingKraftwerk Electro-Break Fusion808 Sub-Bass Programming

Essential Break Record / Masterpiece Wax

Planet Rock (1982) & Looking for the Perfect Beat (1983)

Selector Telemetry & Skill Metrics

Scratching & Fader Precision80 / 100

Beat Juggling & Pocket88 / 100

Sample Chopping & Drums94 / 100

Crate Depth & Rare Breaks100 / 100

Crowd & Dancefloor Command98 / 100

Booking & Appearance Tier: Archival Historical Profile

VERIFIED Afrika Bambaataa ROUTINES & SETS

DIRECT DJ & BEATMAKER SHOP // AFRIKA BAMBAATAA

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA RECORD CRATE, DRUM KITS & MERCH

Official 12-inch skipless battle records, custom Technics slipmat pairs, hardware drum kits, and heavyweight apparel from Afrika Bambaataa ([BX-73]).

CRATE SECTION:

12-Inch Battle Wax & Break Records$40

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL

Pressed on heavyweight 180g wax: Afrika Bambaataa's personal skipless scratch sentences, drum breaks, and tone-play scales.

MPC & SP-1200 Drum Kits & Sample Packs$49

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE

Recorded directly through Afrika Bambaataa's 2x Technics SL-1200 + Roland TR-808 + Fairlight CMI: punchy kicks, snapping snares, hi-hat runs, and royalty-cleared stabs.

Custom Technics Slipmats & Control Vinyl$30

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR

Signature Afrika Bambaataa custom-printed glazed bottom slipmats for 12-inch Technics platters.

Heavyweight Crew & DJ Apparel$45

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE

Boxy 280gsm combed-cotton tee featuring Afrika Bambaataa's Technics SL-1200MK2 & Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer rig diagram.