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Duck Rock
The 502nd greatest album of all time
Duck Rock is Malcolm McLaren's 1983 album that blends early hip hop elements and DJ turntablism with downtempo, new wave and pop production, while drawing on African and Caribbean rhythms and sample-based sound collage. The record features cut-up production, scratching and chant-like hooks on tracks such as "Buffalo Gals" and "Double Dutch", and is often cited for bringing international rhythmic textures into a pop/new wave context.
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