Afrika Shox

"Afrika Shox" is a song by Leftfield, the first single released from their album Rhythm and Stealth. The song featured vocals by Afrika Bambaataa. It was written by Neil Barnes, Paul Daley, Afrika Bambaataa and Nick Rapaccioli and produced by Leftfield and Nick Rapaccioli. It was released on CD and 12" on 6 September 1999 on the Hard Hands record label, published by Chrysalis Music. The song was their highest charting single, reaching #7 in the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

CD 1

1. "Afrika Shox" (Radio Edit) — 3:43
2. "Phat Planet" — 5:24
3. "Afrika Shox" (Jedis Elastic Bass Mix) — 6:12

CD 2

1. "Afrika Shox" (VW Remix) — 6:19
2. "Phat Planet" (Dave Clarke Remix) — 5:52
3. "Afrika Shox" (Band Video Version)

12"

1. "Afrika Shox" (VW Remix) — 6:19
2. "Phat Planet" — 5:24
3. "Afrika Shox" (Jedis Elastic Bass Remix) — 6:12

Personnel

Initial copies of the 12" release had a sticker incorrectly stating the version of "Phat Planet" was the Dave Clarke mix (which is available on Stealth Remixes)

Music video

The music video was directed by Chris Cunningham and was one of the first videos to be put into DVD quality featured in Official UK PlayStation 1 Magazine's Demo Disk 50.

External links

• "Afrika Shox" music video on YouTube
• Article and screencaps