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Afrika Bambaataa

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The Resume

    (April 10, 1957- )
    Born in Bronx, New York
    Birth name was Kevin Donovan
    DJ/rapper/producer
    Recorded the singles 'Jazzy Sensation,' 'Planet Rock,' 'Looking for the Perfect Beat,' 'Renegades of Funk,' 'Unity' (with James Brown), 'World Destruction' (with John Lydon) and 'Reckless' (with UB40)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a founding member of the Black Spades street gang.
    He was sued by Kraftwerk for sampling their records without permission on 'Planet Rock.'
    Like Sun Ra, he is fond of dressing up in ancient Egyptian garb.
    He believes in the 'hollow earth' theory.

Why he might not be annoying:

    After a trip to Africa, he re-organized the Black Spades into the Universal Zulu Nation to promote 'peace, unity, love and having fun.'
    As a DJ, he was nicknamed 'Master of Records' for his broad musical tastes.
    'Planet Rock' was the launching pad for electro, techno and house music.
    He played at the 'Funk 4 Peace' ball at Barack Obama's inauguration.

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 67 Votes: 46.27% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 32 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 26 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 36 Votes: 52.78% Annoying