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This day in Hip-hop throws back to its roots, highlighting the day that Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force birthed their classic record, Planet Rock: The Album.

Released in 1986, the album catalogued a laundry list of previous singles, which showcased the combined forces of Bambaataa's high-energy beats and innovative sounds, fusing with the likes of the Soulsonic Force ensemble's electro-funk styles—and the finished product was nothing short of defining a modern renaissance back in its time.

Detroit techno meets Miami bass, pushing for a distinct, electronic brand of dance music which became evident through hit-singles like “Searching for the Perfect Beat”, “Who Do You Think You're Funkin' With” which fea