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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"
This one inspired me [and others] a lot when I was starting out.
Marshall Jefferson - "Move Your Body"
I can still play this record today.
Reese and Santonio - "The Sound"
Kevin Saunderson is undoubtedly an inspiration.
Shannon - "Give Me Tonight"
Hearing those really "beaty" drums and synthesizers like that was really cool.
Afrika Bambaataa and The Soulsonic Force - "Planet Rock"
This one? Without a doubt.
