Afrika Bambaataa “Planet Rock” Was Released Today In 1982
On this day, 17 April 1982, Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force release ” Planet Rock”, the first hip-hop hit with electronic elements and a rhythm powered by a Roland TR-808 drum machine. It’s just the third rap song to reach the Hot 100, following ” Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang and ” The Breaks” by Kurtis Blow.