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Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins has died, but his legacy lives on

The godfather and co-originator of techno made an indelible impact on modern music history.

Gorilla Music · EN

Afrika Bambaataa Dies At 68

Afrika Bambaataa, the hip-hop pioneer with a checkered past of sexual abuse allegations, has died at the age of 68. The visionary rapper, DJ and producer (real name Lance Taylor) died on Thursday (April 9) in Pennsylvania, according to TMZ. Bambaataa’s lawyer confirmed to the Associated Press that his cause of death was prostate cancer.... The post Afrika Bambaataa Dies At 68 appeared first on HipHopDX .

Hip Hop DX · EN

Juan Atkins, Detroit techno pioneer, has died

The visionary artist who helped shape the sound of Motor City was reportedly found unresponsive in a hotel room in Mexico City on Saturday (31st)

DJ Mag · EN