Beware (The Funk Is Everywhere)

by Afrika Bambaataa

Beware (The Funk Is Everywhere) cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1986
  • Label: Tommy Boy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 45:47
  • Community rating: 3.03/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A pioneering effort in the electro and synth-funk genres, bridging the gap between early hip-hop and electronic dance music. The record expands on foundational 808-driven sounds by integrating heavy rock guitar elements and futuristic synthesized grooves. It solidified the artist's role as the 'Master of Records' in the burgeoning New York DJ scene.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Bambaataa's Theme (Assault on Precinct 13) (5:05)
  2. Tension (5:18)
  3. Rock America (5:53)
  4. Kick Out the Jams (6:17)
  5. Funk Jam Party (5:47)
  6. Funk You (6:49)
  7. Bionic Kats (4:36)
  8. What Time is It (5:58)

Credits

  • Afrika Bambaataa & Family - primary artist
  • Herb Powers Jr. - lacquer cut by

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