The song itself opens with the sound of labored breathing before a stark, minimal soundscape and percussion reminiscent of ...

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Afrika Bambaataa, the influential rapper and DJ who helped shape the culture of hip-hop with his legendary Zulu Nation block parties in the South Bronx, has died. He was 68.

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Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering rapper and record producer behind hit tracks like “Planet Rock” who founded the Zulu Nation ...

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The musician's songs "continue to bring joy to millions of people".