Was Kraftwerk the most important band ever? Tim Mohr, a former Berlin DJ thinks so and takes readers through a history of the group's impact on electronic music since its first album hit in '70s. Among those influenced by Kraftwerk are members of the Baltimore club music scene who's unique take...well, here's an excerpt.
"What U Gon Do," by Lil Jon
The Atlanta-based King of Crunk juiced another electro descendant--Miami Bass--to create a distinctive sound exemplified by this 2004 track. Combined with more Daft Punk tech and heft, crunk also contributed to the mix that became Baltimore club music, which is poised to become the next big thing thanks to MCs like Rye Rye and the Get 'Em Mamis and producers including Aaron LaCrate and Tittsworth who head a list of B-more producers currently much in demand.
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