breakbeat artists
5 published breakbeat artists, led by Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash and Bomfunk MC's.
At a glance
5 published breakbeat artists; 25 studio albums have verified cover art.
- Published artists0 tier 1 · 1 tier 2 · 4 tier 3
- 5
- Release groups
- 128
- Studio albums
- 28
- Albums with cover artverified Cover Art Archive
- 25
- Timeline events
- 44
- Average career spanfirst to last dated release
- 33.3 years
- Full biographies
- 4
- Biography words
- 6,930
When they started
Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 1990s (3 artists).
| Decade | Artists |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 3 |
Where they come from
Countries with the most breakbeat artists. United States leads with 2.
Often paired with
Genres that share artists with breakbeat. The most shared is electro, with 3 artists in both.
Covers from breakbeat
25 studio albums have verified cover art. The 12 shown come from the most famous artists.
Everyday People (The Breakbeat Party Album)
Afrika Bambaataa · 2020
Bring It Up
Afrika Bambaataa · 2017
Death Mix 2
Afrika Bambaataa · 2006
Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light
Afrika Bambaataa · 2004
Zulu Nation War Chant
Afrika Bambaataa · 1999
Beware (The Funk Is Everywhere)
Afrika Bambaataa · 1986
The Bridge: Concept of a Culture
Grandmaster Flash · 2009
Flash Is Back
Grandmaster Flash · 1999
Salsoul Jam 2000 - Dance Your Ass Off
Grandmaster Flash · 1997
Ba-Dop-Boom-Bang
Grandmaster Flash · 1987
The Source
Grandmaster Flash · 1986
They Said It Couldn't Be Done
Grandmaster Flash · 1985
Leaders
Afrika Bambaataa has the most release groups (49); Afrika Bambaataa the longest career (40 years); Grandmaster Flash the most awards (2).
Most prolific
| Artist | release groups |
|---|---|
| Afrika Bambaataa | 49 |
| Grandmaster Flash | 31 |
| DJ Qbert | 30 |
| Bomfunk MC's | 18 |
Longest careers
first to last dated release
| Artist | years |
|---|---|
| Afrika Bambaataa | 40 |
| Grandmaster Flash | 40 |
| DJ Qbert | 28 |
| Bomfunk MC's | 25 |
Most decorated
| Artist | awards |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster Flash | 2 |
Most famous breakbeat artists
Afrika Bambaataa
United States · Person · born 1957
funk, electronic music, hip-hop, electro, electro house, breakbeat
41 wikis
Grandmaster Flash
Barbados · Person · born 1958
funk, hip-hop, electro, old-school hip-hop, breakbeat
27 wikis
Bomfunk MC's
Finland · Group · 1998–present
hip-hop, electro, electro hop, techno, breakbeat, drum and bass
25 wikis
DJ Qbert
United States · Person · born 1969
breakbeat, turntablism
16 wikis
Șuie Paparude
Romania · Group · 1993–present
breakbeat
5 wikis