Afrika Islam
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Afrika Islam also known as the "Son of Bambaataa
", is an American hip-hop producer
.
where he co-produced Ice T
's early albums Rhyme Pays and Power
.
In the late 1990s, Afrika Islam joined German techno icon Westbam
to form Mr. X and Mr. Y, a techno duo that made commercial techno with Electro
influences.
He also recorded with Kalwi & Remi. A duo from Poland.
Afrika Bambaataa
Afrika Bambaataa is an American DJ from the South Bronx, New York who was instrumental in the early development of hip hop throughout the 1980s. Afrika Bambaataa is one of the three originators of break-beat deejaying, and is respectfully known as the "Grandfather" and the Amen Ra of Universal...
", is an American hip-hop producer
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
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Life
He started his carrer in 1977 joining Rock Steady Crew. He was 10 years old back then. In the 1980s he moved to Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
where he co-produced Ice T
Ice T
Tracy Marrow , better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American musician and actor.He was born in Newark, New Jersey and moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 7th grade. After graduating from high school he served in the United States Army for four years...
's early albums Rhyme Pays and Power
Power (Ice T album)
Power is the second album by Ice-T. Released in 1988, the album produced the single and video "I'm Your Pusher," which got Ice-T major air-play on MTV....
.
In the late 1990s, Afrika Islam joined German techno icon Westbam
WestBam
WestBam, real name Maximilian Lenz , is techno DJs in Germany. His brother is Fabian Lenz, also known as DJ Dick....
to form Mr. X and Mr. Y, a techno duo that made commercial techno with Electro
Electro (music)
Electro is a genre of electronic dance music directly influenced by the use of TR-808 drum machines, Moog keytar synthesizers and funk sampling...
influences.
He also recorded with Kalwi & Remi. A duo from Poland.