Afrika Bambaataa
Actor · Music Consultant
Born Apr 17, 1957 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Active 1984–2026
Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor, was 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.
Filmography
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013)Beat Street (1984)Scratch (2001)The Work of Director Chris Cunningham (2003) — Car Park AttendantThe Making of Sun City (1985)The Freshest Kids (2002)James Brown: Soul Survivor (2003)Graffiti Rock (1984) — Music ConsultantLeftfield: A Final Hit (2005)Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat (1995)