Afrika bambaataa looking for the perfect beat

For the compilation album, see Looking for the Perfect Beat: 1980–1985.

1982 single by Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force

"Looking for the Perfect Beat" is a song by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force.

The song was produced by Arthur Baker and John Robie and was the follow-up track for the group following "Planet Rock". The track took much longer to develop than "Planet Rock" with Baker using cocaine and the pressure involved with creating a follow-up single.

The group was developed for months in Robie's apartment while Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force were touring.

Afrika bambaataa looking for the perfect beat lyrics

The track was released in December 1982 and was later ranked at number 13 among the "Tracks of the Year" for 1983 by the NME.

Production

Producer Arthur Baker recalled that Tommy Boy Records head Tom Silverman decided that "Planet Rock" was successful enough that the group should have a follow-up.

Following this period, Baker released leftover music fr