Arthur Baker Collection

• $11.99
• 1 mg
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A godfather of electro and one of the most influential music producers of the 1980s, Arthur Baker rounded up an eclectic set of collaborators after decamping to England in the 1990s. Decades later, his Lost London Album is finally coming to light. Multiple innovations by Baker arguably changed modern music. As well as pioneering the cut ‘n’ paste sampling technique, Baker also spearheaded the 12” dance music trend and popularised hiring DJs to help mix his own releases to give them a unique and genre-defying sound. Baker’s sound can be heard on tracks by legendary artists like Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, the Rolling Stones, Al Green, Beastie Boys, Quincy Jones, New Edition, Hall & Oates, Neneh Cherry, Mogwai, Fleetwood Mac and remixed for such films as Beat Street and Wild Style.