Because of the resounding popularity and positive feedback of “Planet Rock,” many artists, such as Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, and the Black Eyed Peas, have used samples of the song to create new music in a variety of genres such as alternative hip hop, pop, and electro pop. Each of the songs below take Bambaataa’s distinct overly synthesized timbre of the 808 beat to create a futuristic sound.