Afrika Bambaataa, a hugely influential DJ and music producer, is considered one of the “godfathers” of hip-hop. He was a leading disseminator of hip-hop music and culture and a pioneer of breakbeat deejaying, a style marked by the quick repetition of fast-paced, syncopated drum samples. For this and other reasons, Bambaataa is often referred to as one of the “godfathers” of hip-hop, along with DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash.
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