#happy808day
- The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, commonly known as the 808, is a drum machine manufactured by Roland Corporation between 1980 and 1983
- Launched when electronic music had yet to become mainstream, the 808 was a commercial failure.
- Over the course of the 1980s, the 808 attracted a cult following among underground musicians for its affordability on the used market, ease of use and idiosyncratic sounds, particularly its deep, booming bass drum. It became a cornerstone of the emerging electronic, dance, and hip hop genres, popularized by early hits such as "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force and "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye.
- In 1982, Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force released their single "Planet Rock", which used the 808 to create "strange, futuristic" percussion that was popular in clubs. The track influenced the development of electronic and hip hop music and subgenres including Miami bass and Detroit techno, and popularized the 808 as a "fundamental element of futuristic sound". According to Slate, "Planet Rock" "didn't so much put the 808 on the map so much as reorient an entire world of post-disco dance music around it".
- The 808 was eventually used on more hit records than any other drum machine. In 2019, DJMag wrote that it was likely the most used drum machine of the preceding 40 years.
What's your favorite 808 track?
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Original beat featuring all 808 inspired sounds by Stylo and video by JR Design Studio
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Well, @stylothedj has gone done it again and created some heaters...
Currently featured favorably in both the #Techno and #TechHouse on @traxsource this 3 track EP is certain to get you to stand up and holler...
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Go check out this cool mix by @dan_afropino and add some #goodvibes to your day...
#Maythe4thBeWithYou from our #House to yours...
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Stylo on Spanked
Tonight at 11PM-2AM Stylo joins Erwin L Hill DJ Cornflake on SPANKED (www.housegrooveradio.com).
Afropino on Audio Infusion show
Afropino is going to be on WEAA's The Audio Infusion show tomorrow night that starts at midnight. Afropino's set is in the 2AM hour.
Right About Now (Original Refreak) 15 sec Sample
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Right About Now EP by Stylo with a remix by Pieraldi originally released in 2014