Soulsonic Force

USA, 1980–1985

Bronx group fronted with Afrika Bambaataa. Their 'Planet Rock' (1982), built on Kraftwerk's 'Trans-Europe Express' and 'Numbers', founded electro and shaped the sound of later electronic dance music and hip-hop.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Soulsonic Force and 0 artists Soulsonic Force influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Soulsonic Force?

• Kraftwerk — 'Planet Rock' borrowed the melody of Kraftwerk's 'Trans-Europe Express' and the rhythm of 'Numbers', founding electro on their electronic sound.
• George Clinton — The record's funk foundation drew on George Clinton's P-Funk, one of Bambaataa's stated inspirations for 'Planet Rock'.