Songs Written by Afrika BambaataaTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Lance Taylor (April 17, 1957 – April 9, 2026), known professionally as Afrika Bambaataa (), was an American disc jockey, rapper and record producer. He was notable for releasing a series of genre-defining electro tracks in the 1980s that influenced the development of hip-hop culture. Bambaataa was one of the originators of breakbeat DJing. Through his co-opting of his street gang Black Spades into the music and culture-oriented organization Universal Zulu Nation, he helped spread hip-hop culture throughout the world.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Afrika Bambaataa first charted in 1982 with Planet Rock.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 8 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Alternative the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.