Five Tracks: Todd Terry

Asking Todd Terry for Five Tracks that inspired him in his development as a DJ/producer is a conversation that likely could have been an interview unt

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Asking Todd Terry for Five Tracks that inspired him in his development as a DJ/producer is a conversation that likely could have been an interview unto itself. With over two decades of experience and having started during an era in which there were a significant number of hybrid/groundbreaking productions that laid the groundwork for dance and hip-hop culture, choosing just five was difficult, but actually rather quickly completed. These may not just be five tracks that inspired Todd Terry, but actually kicked off a shift in the history of recorded music. Enjoy!

Kraftwerk - "Numbers"

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This one inspired me [and others] a lot when I was starting out.

Marshall Jefferson - "Move Your Body"

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I can still play this record today.

Reese and Santonio - "The Sound"

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Kevin Saunderson is undoubtedly an inspiration.

Shannon - "Give Me Tonight"

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Hearing those really "beaty" drums and synthesizers like that was really cool.

Afrika Bambaataa and The Soulsonic Force - "Planet Rock"

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This one? Without a doubt.

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