5. Looking For The Perfect Beat 1980-1985

Today's Pick:

Looking For The Perfect Beat 1980-1985 by Afrika Bambaataa

1. "Zulu Nation Throwdown" - Afrika Bambaataa Nation Cosmic Force

2. "Zulu Nation Throwdown" - Afrika Bambaataa Nation Soulsonic Force

3. "Jazzy Sensation" - Afrika Bambaataa & The Jazzy 5

4. "Planet Rock" - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force

5. "Looking For The Perfect Beat" - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force

6. "Renegades of Funk" - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force

7. "Frantic Situation" - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force with Shango

8. "Unity Part 1" - Afrika Bambaataa & James Brown

9. "Who Do You Think You're Funkin' With?" - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force featuring Melle Mel

10. "What Time Is It"

11. "Funk You" - Afrika Bambaataa and The Jazzy 5

One of the fathers of hip hop. I listened to this at work today and it's just refreshing. It's nice to listen to MCs who aren't just about murder, bling, tits, and ass. Seriously, this old school music is the bizness and I massively respect the artistry and energy of Afrika Bambaataa whose "Planet Rock" inspired my "Red Alert." Props.