He was part of the rise of hip-hop in the 80s. He is one of three people who are considered the originators of break-beat deejaying His group Universal Zulu Nation was instrumental in spreading Hip-Hop across the globe. They had branches in various countries and he is one of the biggest reasons why anyone knows about Hip-Hop outside of the United States. Its importance was not just in music though; the group encouraged youths to participate in Hip-Hop instead of violence and crime. He was responsible for turning the largest gang in New York City into one of the biggest populist movements in the African American Community. As the underground scene began to rise in EDM, Bambaataa was able to take his skills and his knack for producing electro beats and make something truly unique. His contributions to music overall have given the EDM community a place in the music industry and to the community at large.