The followers of Kraftwerk's music are many, in fact everybody in the electronica scene should pay their respect to Kraftwerk. There's ofcourse some people who give props to them whenever they can, but there's also the ones that don't want to admit the genious of Kraftwerk. In the early days people like David Bowie & Iggy Pop was the ones that acknowledged their music. David Bowie wanted Kraftwerk to be the opening act on his Station to Station tour but they said no. Instead David played a tape almost exclusively made up of Kraftwerk music before he started the concert. On David Bowie's album Heroes (1977), there's a track called V2 Schneider which probably is a dedication to Kraftwerk. At a Party in Paris 1977 held by David Bowie & Iggy Pop, Kraftwerk were given a 5 minute standing ovation when they entered the room. Kraftwerk has also sung about David & Iggy in the song Trans Europe Express(1977), so they had mutual respect for each other.
Maybe the most important Kraftwerk follower must be Afrika Bambaataa. He was a big fan of Trans Europe Express and he used to play the song on the party's they organised in the late 70's. Funny enough, this was party's that was mainly for black people, and Kraftwerk being white guys from Germany makes this a real unique combination at the time. When Kraftwerk released Numbers in 1981, Bambaataa fused that track with Trans Europe Express and made the song called Planet Rock, the first electro-hip hop song. This track changed the whole hip hop music at the time, and paved way to other music geniouses like: Mantronix, The Egyptian Lover, Cybotron and the track even inspired Jazz musicians like Herbie Hancock to try out the new musical phenomenon (with great success). One of the greatest innovators in hip hop, Grandmaster Flash has also praised the work of Kraftwerk. Flash, as Bambaataa, used to play Trans Europe Express in the park where he was mastering the turntables in a unique way. He was making music by cutting up pieces of other peoples music and made it into party music. Flash once said "this record by kraftwerk is great, i can even go to the bathroom while i play it...it mixes itself!!". Man Parrish, one of the first electro artists in the early eighties said in a interview "What can I say? Kraftwerk was the inspiration for dozens of "Hip Hop" artist back then (now it's called electro or freestyle). I just happened to be one of the first to combine Kraftwerk stylings with sounds and words we experienced on the New York Street Scene. Other than Kraftwerk, there were few other sources of that amazing "new" sound, so we made our own!!
In Detroit a new music genre was developing in the mid 80's. Juan Atkins from Cybotron and Derrick May was the front men of this new sound named Techno. Though they were more reluctant to say where this new sound came from, it was no doubt that Kraftwerk was their biggest inspiration. The word Techno was probably from Kraftwerk too as they had used the term Techno Pop for awhile. In the early 90's Alex Patterson from Orb made another genre to the big tree of techno called "ambient". this was a more mellow sound and pushed the limits of techno by producing songs that lasted over 40 minutes. Alex has also praised Kraftwerk as his influence. Patrick Codenys of Front 424 has said in an interview, "When i Bought Autobahn I had the feeling that the music scene was changing. For the first time it was music that was impossible to touch - not being made up with the usual components of rock."
And even today over 20 years after their innovative Autobahn (1974), people still sample Kraftwerk's music and give their praise to the living legends. In a recent concert at Tribal Gathering in Luton England 1997, all the other groups that played on the event closed down in respect to Kraftwerk. The effect Kraftwerk has on people are undiscribable, There where grown men crying during the concert in Luton. That should make you think what those German guys from Dusseldorf mean to people around the world...after almost 30 years they still love their music....and i, a 42 year old guy from Norway are one of them!!
Maybe the most important Kraftwerk follower must be Afrika Bambaataa. He was a big fan of Trans Europe Express and he used to play the song on the party's they organised in the late 70's. Funny enough, this was party's that was mainly for black people, and Kraftwerk being white guys from Germany makes this a real unique combination at the time. When Kraftwerk released Numbers in 1981, Bambaataa fused that track with Trans Europe Express and made the song called Planet Rock, the first electro-hip hop song. This track changed the whole hip hop music at the time, and paved way to other music geniouses like: Mantronix, The Egyptian Lover, Cybotron and the track even inspired Jazz musicians like Herbie Hancock to try out the new musical phenomenon (with great success). One of the greatest innovators in hip hop, Grandmaster Flash has also praised the work of Kraftwerk. Flash, as Bambaataa, used to play Trans Europe Express in the park where he was mastering the turntables in a unique way. He was making music by cutting up pieces of other peoples music and made it into party music. Flash once said "this record by kraftwerk is great, i can even go to the bathroom while i play it...it mixes itself!!". Man Parrish, one of the first electro artists in the early eighties said in a interview "What can I say? Kraftwerk was the inspiration for dozens of "Hip Hop" artist back then (now it's called electro or freestyle). I just happened to be one of the first to combine Kraftwerk stylings with sounds and words we experienced on the New York Street Scene. Other than Kraftwerk, there were few other sources of that amazing "new" sound, so we made our own!!
In Detroit a new music genre was developing in the mid 80's. Juan Atkins from Cybotron and Derrick May was the front men of this new sound named Techno. Though they were more reluctant to say where this new sound came from, it was no doubt that Kraftwerk was their biggest inspiration. The word Techno was probably from Kraftwerk too as they had used the term Techno Pop for awhile. In the early 90's Alex Patterson from Orb made another genre to the big tree of techno called "ambient". this was a more mellow sound and pushed the limits of techno by producing songs that lasted over 40 minutes. Alex has also praised Kraftwerk as his influence. Patrick Codenys of Front 424 has said in an interview, "When i Bought Autobahn I had the feeling that the music scene was changing. For the first time it was music that was impossible to touch - not being made up with the usual components of rock."
And even today over 20 years after their innovative Autobahn (1974), people still sample Kraftwerk's music and give their praise to the living legends. In a recent concert at Tribal Gathering in Luton England 1997, all the other groups that played on the event closed down in respect to Kraftwerk. The effect Kraftwerk has on people are undiscribable, There where grown men crying during the concert in Luton. That should make you think what those German guys from Dusseldorf mean to people around the world...after almost 30 years they still love their music....and i, a 42 year old guy from Norway are one of them!!
K R A F T W E R K S A M P L E D
As being one of the most sampled groups in the history i will try to show you some of the musicians that has Kraftwerk in their music. I personally look at the sampling of Kraftwerk as showing respect and acknowledgement to the innovative and experimental music they made during the 70's & 80's.
GROUP/ARTIST:SONG:YEAR:COMMENTS:
Tone Reim roboter 2005 uses elements of It's More Fun To Compute
Snap Only Human 1990 not sampled but playing the melody of Trans Europe Express
OMD Neon Lights 1991 over version
Recall VI Contrast (Radio Fun Mix) 19?? uses elements from Numbers, Sex Object, Home Computer, Boing Boom Tschak & Music Non Stop
Thompson Twins Lay Your Hands On Me 1984 Plays Spacelab in the beginning
Big Black The Model 1987 cover track
Fatboy Slim Radioactivity 2007 a cool cover track
Fink The Model 2007 another cool cover track
Professor X Professor X (saga) 1989 uses elements from Numbers, Home Computer & Tour De France
Gigolo Tony Shake Your Pants 1988 uses elements from It's More Fun To Compute
Hanzel & Gretyl Ich Bin Uber Alles 2003 uses elements from Numbers
Mums The Word featuring Oh No Let Em Out 2005 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
Fergie Fergalicious 2006 uses elements from It's More Fun To Compute
Intermix Sonic Ritual 1995 uses elements from Airwaves
Intermix Telekinetic Warriors 1995 uses elements from The Voice Of Energy
Front Line Assembly Iceolate 1990 uses elements from The Telephone Call
Front Line Assembly Transtime 1994 uses elements from Home Computer
Front Line Assembly The Blade 1992 uses elements from Neon Lights
Front Line Assembly The Blade 1992 uses elements from The Robots
Front Line Assembly Prophecy 1999 uses elements from Uranium
New Order Blue Monday 1983 uses elements from Uranium
Maestro Fresh Wes The Maestro 1989 uses elements from Metal on Metal
Techmaster P.E.B. Technohaus 1993 uses elements from Hall of Mirrors
Agallah Club Hoppin' 2006 uses elements from It's More Fun To Compute
Jay Dee B.B.E. (Big Booty Express) 2001 not any sampling but references to Trans Europe Express
Acid Test Trip On This 1993 uses the breathing from Tour De France
World Class Wreckin' Cru Dre's Beat 1985 uses the beat from Numbers
Sir Mix-A-Lot Society's Creation 1990 uses elements from Trans Europe Express & Metal on Metal
The Cookie Crew Got To Keep On 1989 uses the beat from Numbers
MC Plus+ Have To Code 2005 uses elements from Metropolis
The Unknown DJ Basstronic 1988 uses elements from Tour De France
X-Men The X-Men 1988 uses elements from Numbers
X-Men Revenge Of The X-Men 1988 uses elements from Numbers
Sir Mix-A-Lot You Can't Slip 1992 uses elements from Antenna
Bomb The Bass 10 Seconds To Terminate 1988 uses the bassline from The Robots
Big Audio Dynamite II Kool Aid 1991 uses elements from Numbers
UNKLE Intro (Optional) 1998 uses elements from It's More Fun To Compute
Peanut Butter Wolf I Will Always Love H.E.R. ? uses elements from Man Machine
Ugly Duckling Einstein's Takin' Off (Intro) 1999 uses elements from The Robots
Cookie Crew Got To Keep On (Remix) 1989 uses elements from Numbers
The Predator Outer Limits 1990 uses elements from It's More Fun To Compute
J.J. Fad Supersonic 1988 uses elements from Tour De France
The Unknown DJ 808 Beats 1984 uses elements from Tour De France
Coldplay Talk 2005 not a sample but they play the melody of Computer Love with guitar!!
MC ADE Bass Rock Express 1985 uses elements from Trans Europe Express, not sampled but played
Kartoon Krew Inspector Gadget 1985 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
Master Rocker Kid Finesse & DJ Fonzo I'm The Best 1987 uses elements from Techno Pop
J.J.Fad In The Mix 198? uses elements from Music Non Stop
Fila Fresh Crew Nasty 1988 uses the breathing from Tour De France
DJ Magic Mike Breathing Bass 1988 uses the breathing from Tour De France
Towa Tei Meditation 1995 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Nexus 21 Bass Inclusion 1989 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
MC QP Hello Baby 198? uses the breathing from Tour De France
Oxide & Neutrino Dem Girlz 2002 uses elements from Man Machine
Jay-Jay Johanson On The Radio 2002 uses the beat from Music Non Stop
Daddy O & The Antman This Is Bass ? uses elements from it's more fun to compute
DJ Assault Shake It Make That Booty Bounce ? uses elements from Hall Of Mirrors
DJ Assault Checkstub ? uses elements from Home Computer
Professor X Professor X 1989 uses elements from Tour De France, Home Computer & Numbers
The Mistress & DJ Madame EI Got Your Wild Thang 1989 uses elements from Tour De France
Trashpack Boingsville 1988 uses elements from Boing Boom Tschak
Prodigy Diesel Power (Snake Break Mix) 1997 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Screen Vision Bazz 1991 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
Brainwave How Do You Feel 1991 uses elements from Tour De France
B-Sides Magic Orchestra (Remix) 1990 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
B-Sides The Original 1990 uses elements from Pocket Calculator
Dilemma Erase Your Mind1991 uses elements from Sex Object
Liaisions D Stress Free (Meditation Mix) 1991 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Mister EXTC Express Mix 1 1990 A mix featuring elements from Trans Europe Express, The Robots, It's More Fun To Computer, Numbers, Electric Cafe
Mister EXTC Express Mix 2 1990 A mix featuring elements from Trans Europe Express, The Robots, It's More Fun To Computer, Numbers, Electric Cafe
Frankie Bones The Break Boys 1988 uses elements from Numbers
Todd Terry Project Bango 1988 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
B-Sides Compression 1990 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Westbam Monkey Say Monkey Do 1988 uses elements from Numbers
Plexus Private Story 1991 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
Kent En Himmelsk Drog This Swedish group plays a guitar riff very similar to the melody of The Model
Devo Post Post-Modern Man (Ultra Post Modern Dub) 1989 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Depeche Mode Dream On 2001 uses elements from Tour De France
Freakazoids Open Your Mind 2000 uses elements from Musique Non Stop
The Egyptian Lover Baddest Beats Around 1988 uses elements from Numbers
Roni Size Digita l1997 uses elements from Electric Cafe
Sir Mix-a-Lot Ride 1994 uses elements from Numbers
Ugly Duckling If You Wanna Know 2000 uses elements from The Robots
Ugly Duckling Get On This 1999 uses elements from The Robots
Afro Rican Give It All You Got 1987 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Afro Rican Just Let It Go 1987 ? uses elemets from Numbers & Home Computer
Beck Get Real Paid 1999 uses elemets from Home Computer
Ganja Kru Noise 1999 uses elements from Hall of Mirrors
Timezone Wild Style 1983 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
Maestro Fresh Wes Fortissimo 1990 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
The Orb Little Fluffy Clouds (Heavy Weather Dub) ? uses the beat from Musique Non Stop
Jams The Porpoise Song ? uses a sample from Technopop
Fini Dolo Queens of the Universe (Mantronik Big Bang Formula) 1998 uses elements from The Robots
Jay Z It's Alright ? uses elements from Hall Of Mirrors
DJ Magic Mike & MC Madness Vicious Bass ? uses elements from Home Computer
KLF What Time Is Love ? ? uses elements from Home Computer
Redhead Kingpin & The F.B.I.Pump It Hottie 19?? uses elements from Numbers
Erasure Blue Savannah (deutcher Mix) 199? uses the breathing on Tour De France & the beat from Pocket Calculator
Deltron 3030 New Coke 2000 uses elements from Numbers
The Unknown DJ It's More Fun To Sample19?? uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Todd Terry Project Made By The Man 1988 uses elements from Numbers
Knightz of Bass Renegade 19?? uses elements from Home Computer
Ultramagnetic MC's Crush Kill Destroy 19?? uses elements from Trans Europe Express
AllianceAction Electro Original 19?? uses the breathing on Tour De France
DJ Megamix Volume 3 19?? Has sampled elements from Boing Boom Tschak
Hardfloor Old Skool Breakfast 199? Has sampled Fearless Four's Rockin' It who has sampled elements from Man Machine!!
Beat Dominator Bass Computer 19?? Uses the beat and phone sound from Telephone Call!!
Sir-Mix-Alot Rippin' 1989 uses the Japanese counting sequence & the beat from Numbers and the breathing from Tour De France!!
Jazzy Jay Def Jam 1985 uses the breathing on Tour De France
Destiny's ChildJumpin Jumping (Nitro Remix) 2000 uses elements from the Robots
Madonna Music 2000 uses elements from Trans Europe Express and the "twang" sound from Spacelab & Metropolis!
!Trouble Funk Trouble Funk Express 19?? uses elements from Trans Europe Express, not sampled but played...it's more like a cover track!!
Depeche Mode Everything Counts (Bomb The Bass Remix) 19?? uses the breathing from tour de france and the opening sound on the robots
Truck Turner & KRS-One Bring it to the Cipher 199? uses the melody and train sound from trans europe express
Brian Transeau Love, Peace & Grease (Mantronik electrohippy dub) 1998 uses a small segment of the train sound from trans europe express & the "twang" sound from Spacelab & Metropolis..the same sound which is on Madonna's Music
Brian TranseauLove, Peace & Grease (Mantronik electrohippy formula)1998uses a small segment of the train sound from trans europe express & the "twang" sound from Spacelab & Metropolis
Dynamix II Technology ? uses elements from the live version of numbers
Dynamix II Ignition ? uses the German counting sequence from numbers + other elements from numbers
Dynamix IITechno Bass ? uses the beats from numbers, the breathing from tour de france & samples the word "techno" from music non stop
2 Live Crew Drop The Bomb ? uses a sample from Trans Europe Express
De La Soul Ghetto Thang 1989 uses the train sound from Trans Europe Express
Kool G Rap & DJ Polo Rhymes I Express ? uses a sample from Trans Europe Express
Professor Griff Last Asiatic Diciples ? uses a sample from Trans Europe Express
Rampage Ramp Europe Express ? uses a sample from Trans Europe Express
Jigmasta Beyond Real ? uses a sample from hall of mirrors
Jay Z featuring Foxxy Brown (Sunshine ? uses a sample from Man Machine
MC Lyte Cha Cha Cha ? Has sampled Fearless Four's Rockin' It who has sampled elements from Man Machine!!
Sylk Smoov Trick With A Good Rap ? uses a sample from Man Machine
PM Dawn If I Wuz U ? uses a sample from Pocket Calculator
Biz Markie Biz In Harmony 1989 uses the beat from Numbers
Positively Black Soldier At War ? uses a sample from Technopop
R.E.M.Monster - King of Comedy ? uses a sample from Numbers
Turntable Trix 19?? a megaix using elements from Tour De France & Numbers
Motion Unit My Mind 1999 uses elements from sex object & numbers!!
Just Ice Flavor 1990 uses the bass from autobahn.
Meat Beat Manifesto Strap Down, Part 1 19?? This track uses a sped-up sample of the German counting sequence from Numbers, about 2/3 of the way through.
Greater Than OneI Love You 19?? This track is based on the beat from The Robots.
Greater Than One Now Is The Time 19?? This track starts with the German counting sequence from Numbers.
Information Society A Knife And A Fork 1990 The intro of this song features Florian counting to 4 in German.
Information Society Hack 1 1990 This track has Florian saying "ein" and the interlude effect from the Computer World version of Home Computer.
Maggotron Welcome to the planet of bass 19?? has sampled the words "one,two, three, four" from "numbers".
Twin Hype Do it to the crowd 1989 uses some elements from "numbers".
Ultramagnetic MC's Travelling at the speed of thought 1988 uses some elements from "numbers"
The AllianceAction ? uses the breathing from "tour de france".
Raskass featuring Dr.Dre & Mack 10 Ghetto Fabulous 1998 Uses the train sound from "trans europe express".
Kurtis Mantronik Original Electro 1998 Uses the beat from "numbers", the train sound & accord from "trans europe express", the opening of radioactivity, the bass from "home computer"& vocoded voices from "numbers" & "musique non stop"....and it's an excellent track too :-)
Cybotron Clear 1983 Uses a sample from "hall of mirrors" & elements from Trans Europe Express
Blowfly Electronic Pussy Sucker 1985 Uses a sample from "hall of mirrors", in fact the same beat as the above track only with vocals!!
Steve Yano, Brian Foxworthy & Andrew "juice" Smith Skanless Electric Funk Mega-Mix1992 Has sampled the words "no, yes" from "sex object".
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic ForcePlanet Rock1982The most known sample who started off the hip hop/electro scene. They use the melody from trans europe express and the beat from numbers.
Fearless Four Rockin' it 1982 They use a small sample from the song man machine...
Die Krupps Fatherland 19?? They use a subtle sample from the robots.
Fortunato & Montresor Can you Imagine (robot mix) 1997 They use a sample from pocket calculator and apparently the only band who have been cleared to do so by kraftwerk themselves!!
Beat Dominator Deep Dream 19?? They have sampled the beats from it's more fun to compute.
Beat Dominator Bass Kraft 19?? Uses three samples from Home Computer: The main theme, one of the reprieves and the bassline.
Fatboy Slim Give the po' man a break 1998 Uses a sample from the robots
Fortran 5 Love Baby 19?? Uses a sample from home computer
King Bee Feel the Flow 19?? Uses the bassline from home computer.
King Bee Cold Slammin' (Haunted Mix) 19?? They have sampled the vocoder (one, two) from numbers.
Snap EX-Terminator 19?? Uses samples from numbers.
Two Live Crew Dick almighty 1989 Uses almost everything from man machine except the voice.
The Egyptian Lover Egypt, Egypt 1984 Uses a sample of the breathing on tour de france. It may be himself doing the breathing but it definitively is kraftwerk inspired. and he use it on almost every song!!
Bloodhound Gang Asleep at the Wheel 1997 Uses the "siren" sound in the beginning of metropolis.
Chemical Brothers Leave Home 1995 Uses a small part of ohm sweet ohm in the beginning of the song.
MC Duke I'm riffin (remix) 1990 Uses a sample of the model.
wyclef (fugees) & ?? Staying alive 1997 Uses the melody from trans europe express.
DJ Jazzy Jeff Megamix 1987 He uses a sample from Musique non stop. This is a hip hop mix featuring on the label "Champion", it's called "Battle of the DJ's Vol.2".
Todd Terry Project Back to the Beat 1988 uses a sample from Musique non stop.
Poison Clan Shake whatcha mama gave ya 19?? uses that weird sound from hall of mirrors in the background.
As being one of the most sampled groups in the history i will try to show you some of the musicians that has Kraftwerk in their music. I personally look at the sampling of Kraftwerk as showing respect and acknowledgement to the innovative and experimental music they made during the 70's & 80's.
GROUP/ARTIST:SONG:YEAR:COMMENTS:
Tone Reim roboter 2005 uses elements of It's More Fun To Compute
Snap Only Human 1990 not sampled but playing the melody of Trans Europe Express
OMD Neon Lights 1991 over version
Recall VI Contrast (Radio Fun Mix) 19?? uses elements from Numbers, Sex Object, Home Computer, Boing Boom Tschak & Music Non Stop
Thompson Twins Lay Your Hands On Me 1984 Plays Spacelab in the beginning
Big Black The Model 1987 cover track
Fatboy Slim Radioactivity 2007 a cool cover track
Fink The Model 2007 another cool cover track
Professor X Professor X (saga) 1989 uses elements from Numbers, Home Computer & Tour De France
Gigolo Tony Shake Your Pants 1988 uses elements from It's More Fun To Compute
Hanzel & Gretyl Ich Bin Uber Alles 2003 uses elements from Numbers
Mums The Word featuring Oh No Let Em Out 2005 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
Fergie Fergalicious 2006 uses elements from It's More Fun To Compute
Intermix Sonic Ritual 1995 uses elements from Airwaves
Intermix Telekinetic Warriors 1995 uses elements from The Voice Of Energy
Front Line Assembly Iceolate 1990 uses elements from The Telephone Call
Front Line Assembly Transtime 1994 uses elements from Home Computer
Front Line Assembly The Blade 1992 uses elements from Neon Lights
Front Line Assembly The Blade 1992 uses elements from The Robots
Front Line Assembly Prophecy 1999 uses elements from Uranium
New Order Blue Monday 1983 uses elements from Uranium
Maestro Fresh Wes The Maestro 1989 uses elements from Metal on Metal
Techmaster P.E.B. Technohaus 1993 uses elements from Hall of Mirrors
Agallah Club Hoppin' 2006 uses elements from It's More Fun To Compute
Jay Dee B.B.E. (Big Booty Express) 2001 not any sampling but references to Trans Europe Express
Acid Test Trip On This 1993 uses the breathing from Tour De France
World Class Wreckin' Cru Dre's Beat 1985 uses the beat from Numbers
Sir Mix-A-Lot Society's Creation 1990 uses elements from Trans Europe Express & Metal on Metal
The Cookie Crew Got To Keep On 1989 uses the beat from Numbers
MC Plus+ Have To Code 2005 uses elements from Metropolis
The Unknown DJ Basstronic 1988 uses elements from Tour De France
X-Men The X-Men 1988 uses elements from Numbers
X-Men Revenge Of The X-Men 1988 uses elements from Numbers
Sir Mix-A-Lot You Can't Slip 1992 uses elements from Antenna
Bomb The Bass 10 Seconds To Terminate 1988 uses the bassline from The Robots
Big Audio Dynamite II Kool Aid 1991 uses elements from Numbers
UNKLE Intro (Optional) 1998 uses elements from It's More Fun To Compute
Peanut Butter Wolf I Will Always Love H.E.R. ? uses elements from Man Machine
Ugly Duckling Einstein's Takin' Off (Intro) 1999 uses elements from The Robots
Cookie Crew Got To Keep On (Remix) 1989 uses elements from Numbers
The Predator Outer Limits 1990 uses elements from It's More Fun To Compute
J.J. Fad Supersonic 1988 uses elements from Tour De France
The Unknown DJ 808 Beats 1984 uses elements from Tour De France
Coldplay Talk 2005 not a sample but they play the melody of Computer Love with guitar!!
MC ADE Bass Rock Express 1985 uses elements from Trans Europe Express, not sampled but played
Kartoon Krew Inspector Gadget 1985 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
Master Rocker Kid Finesse & DJ Fonzo I'm The Best 1987 uses elements from Techno Pop
J.J.Fad In The Mix 198? uses elements from Music Non Stop
Fila Fresh Crew Nasty 1988 uses the breathing from Tour De France
DJ Magic Mike Breathing Bass 1988 uses the breathing from Tour De France
Towa Tei Meditation 1995 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Nexus 21 Bass Inclusion 1989 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
MC QP Hello Baby 198? uses the breathing from Tour De France
Oxide & Neutrino Dem Girlz 2002 uses elements from Man Machine
Jay-Jay Johanson On The Radio 2002 uses the beat from Music Non Stop
Daddy O & The Antman This Is Bass ? uses elements from it's more fun to compute
DJ Assault Shake It Make That Booty Bounce ? uses elements from Hall Of Mirrors
DJ Assault Checkstub ? uses elements from Home Computer
Professor X Professor X 1989 uses elements from Tour De France, Home Computer & Numbers
The Mistress & DJ Madame EI Got Your Wild Thang 1989 uses elements from Tour De France
Trashpack Boingsville 1988 uses elements from Boing Boom Tschak
Prodigy Diesel Power (Snake Break Mix) 1997 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Screen Vision Bazz 1991 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
Brainwave How Do You Feel 1991 uses elements from Tour De France
B-Sides Magic Orchestra (Remix) 1990 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
B-Sides The Original 1990 uses elements from Pocket Calculator
Dilemma Erase Your Mind1991 uses elements from Sex Object
Liaisions D Stress Free (Meditation Mix) 1991 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Mister EXTC Express Mix 1 1990 A mix featuring elements from Trans Europe Express, The Robots, It's More Fun To Computer, Numbers, Electric Cafe
Mister EXTC Express Mix 2 1990 A mix featuring elements from Trans Europe Express, The Robots, It's More Fun To Computer, Numbers, Electric Cafe
Frankie Bones The Break Boys 1988 uses elements from Numbers
Todd Terry Project Bango 1988 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
B-Sides Compression 1990 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Westbam Monkey Say Monkey Do 1988 uses elements from Numbers
Plexus Private Story 1991 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
Kent En Himmelsk Drog This Swedish group plays a guitar riff very similar to the melody of The Model
Devo Post Post-Modern Man (Ultra Post Modern Dub) 1989 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Depeche Mode Dream On 2001 uses elements from Tour De France
Freakazoids Open Your Mind 2000 uses elements from Musique Non Stop
The Egyptian Lover Baddest Beats Around 1988 uses elements from Numbers
Roni Size Digita l1997 uses elements from Electric Cafe
Sir Mix-a-Lot Ride 1994 uses elements from Numbers
Ugly Duckling If You Wanna Know 2000 uses elements from The Robots
Ugly Duckling Get On This 1999 uses elements from The Robots
Afro Rican Give It All You Got 1987 uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Afro Rican Just Let It Go 1987 ? uses elemets from Numbers & Home Computer
Beck Get Real Paid 1999 uses elemets from Home Computer
Ganja Kru Noise 1999 uses elements from Hall of Mirrors
Timezone Wild Style 1983 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
Maestro Fresh Wes Fortissimo 1990 uses elements from Trans Europe Express
The Orb Little Fluffy Clouds (Heavy Weather Dub) ? uses the beat from Musique Non Stop
Jams The Porpoise Song ? uses a sample from Technopop
Fini Dolo Queens of the Universe (Mantronik Big Bang Formula) 1998 uses elements from The Robots
Jay Z It's Alright ? uses elements from Hall Of Mirrors
DJ Magic Mike & MC Madness Vicious Bass ? uses elements from Home Computer
KLF What Time Is Love ? ? uses elements from Home Computer
Redhead Kingpin & The F.B.I.Pump It Hottie 19?? uses elements from Numbers
Erasure Blue Savannah (deutcher Mix) 199? uses the breathing on Tour De France & the beat from Pocket Calculator
Deltron 3030 New Coke 2000 uses elements from Numbers
The Unknown DJ It's More Fun To Sample19?? uses elements from it's more fun to compute
Todd Terry Project Made By The Man 1988 uses elements from Numbers
Knightz of Bass Renegade 19?? uses elements from Home Computer
Ultramagnetic MC's Crush Kill Destroy 19?? uses elements from Trans Europe Express
AllianceAction Electro Original 19?? uses the breathing on Tour De France
DJ Megamix Volume 3 19?? Has sampled elements from Boing Boom Tschak
Hardfloor Old Skool Breakfast 199? Has sampled Fearless Four's Rockin' It who has sampled elements from Man Machine!!
Beat Dominator Bass Computer 19?? Uses the beat and phone sound from Telephone Call!!
Sir-Mix-Alot Rippin' 1989 uses the Japanese counting sequence & the beat from Numbers and the breathing from Tour De France!!
Jazzy Jay Def Jam 1985 uses the breathing on Tour De France
Destiny's ChildJumpin Jumping (Nitro Remix) 2000 uses elements from the Robots
Madonna Music 2000 uses elements from Trans Europe Express and the "twang" sound from Spacelab & Metropolis!
!Trouble Funk Trouble Funk Express 19?? uses elements from Trans Europe Express, not sampled but played...it's more like a cover track!!
Depeche Mode Everything Counts (Bomb The Bass Remix) 19?? uses the breathing from tour de france and the opening sound on the robots
Truck Turner & KRS-One Bring it to the Cipher 199? uses the melody and train sound from trans europe express
Brian Transeau Love, Peace & Grease (Mantronik electrohippy dub) 1998 uses a small segment of the train sound from trans europe express & the "twang" sound from Spacelab & Metropolis..the same sound which is on Madonna's Music
Brian TranseauLove, Peace & Grease (Mantronik electrohippy formula)1998uses a small segment of the train sound from trans europe express & the "twang" sound from Spacelab & Metropolis
Dynamix II Technology ? uses elements from the live version of numbers
Dynamix II Ignition ? uses the German counting sequence from numbers + other elements from numbers
Dynamix IITechno Bass ? uses the beats from numbers, the breathing from tour de france & samples the word "techno" from music non stop
2 Live Crew Drop The Bomb ? uses a sample from Trans Europe Express
De La Soul Ghetto Thang 1989 uses the train sound from Trans Europe Express
Kool G Rap & DJ Polo Rhymes I Express ? uses a sample from Trans Europe Express
Professor Griff Last Asiatic Diciples ? uses a sample from Trans Europe Express
Rampage Ramp Europe Express ? uses a sample from Trans Europe Express
Jigmasta Beyond Real ? uses a sample from hall of mirrors
Jay Z featuring Foxxy Brown (Sunshine ? uses a sample from Man Machine
MC Lyte Cha Cha Cha ? Has sampled Fearless Four's Rockin' It who has sampled elements from Man Machine!!
Sylk Smoov Trick With A Good Rap ? uses a sample from Man Machine
PM Dawn If I Wuz U ? uses a sample from Pocket Calculator
Biz Markie Biz In Harmony 1989 uses the beat from Numbers
Positively Black Soldier At War ? uses a sample from Technopop
R.E.M.Monster - King of Comedy ? uses a sample from Numbers
Turntable Trix 19?? a megaix using elements from Tour De France & Numbers
Motion Unit My Mind 1999 uses elements from sex object & numbers!!
Just Ice Flavor 1990 uses the bass from autobahn.
Meat Beat Manifesto Strap Down, Part 1 19?? This track uses a sped-up sample of the German counting sequence from Numbers, about 2/3 of the way through.
Greater Than OneI Love You 19?? This track is based on the beat from The Robots.
Greater Than One Now Is The Time 19?? This track starts with the German counting sequence from Numbers.
Information Society A Knife And A Fork 1990 The intro of this song features Florian counting to 4 in German.
Information Society Hack 1 1990 This track has Florian saying "ein" and the interlude effect from the Computer World version of Home Computer.
Maggotron Welcome to the planet of bass 19?? has sampled the words "one,two, three, four" from "numbers".
Twin Hype Do it to the crowd 1989 uses some elements from "numbers".
Ultramagnetic MC's Travelling at the speed of thought 1988 uses some elements from "numbers"
The AllianceAction ? uses the breathing from "tour de france".
Raskass featuring Dr.Dre & Mack 10 Ghetto Fabulous 1998 Uses the train sound from "trans europe express".
Kurtis Mantronik Original Electro 1998 Uses the beat from "numbers", the train sound & accord from "trans europe express", the opening of radioactivity, the bass from "home computer"& vocoded voices from "numbers" & "musique non stop"....and it's an excellent track too :-)
Cybotron Clear 1983 Uses a sample from "hall of mirrors" & elements from Trans Europe Express
Blowfly Electronic Pussy Sucker 1985 Uses a sample from "hall of mirrors", in fact the same beat as the above track only with vocals!!
Steve Yano, Brian Foxworthy & Andrew "juice" Smith Skanless Electric Funk Mega-Mix1992 Has sampled the words "no, yes" from "sex object".
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic ForcePlanet Rock1982The most known sample who started off the hip hop/electro scene. They use the melody from trans europe express and the beat from numbers.
Fearless Four Rockin' it 1982 They use a small sample from the song man machine...
Die Krupps Fatherland 19?? They use a subtle sample from the robots.
Fortunato & Montresor Can you Imagine (robot mix) 1997 They use a sample from pocket calculator and apparently the only band who have been cleared to do so by kraftwerk themselves!!
Beat Dominator Deep Dream 19?? They have sampled the beats from it's more fun to compute.
Beat Dominator Bass Kraft 19?? Uses three samples from Home Computer: The main theme, one of the reprieves and the bassline.
Fatboy Slim Give the po' man a break 1998 Uses a sample from the robots
Fortran 5 Love Baby 19?? Uses a sample from home computer
King Bee Feel the Flow 19?? Uses the bassline from home computer.
King Bee Cold Slammin' (Haunted Mix) 19?? They have sampled the vocoder (one, two) from numbers.
Snap EX-Terminator 19?? Uses samples from numbers.
Two Live Crew Dick almighty 1989 Uses almost everything from man machine except the voice.
The Egyptian Lover Egypt, Egypt 1984 Uses a sample of the breathing on tour de france. It may be himself doing the breathing but it definitively is kraftwerk inspired. and he use it on almost every song!!
Bloodhound Gang Asleep at the Wheel 1997 Uses the "siren" sound in the beginning of metropolis.
Chemical Brothers Leave Home 1995 Uses a small part of ohm sweet ohm in the beginning of the song.
MC Duke I'm riffin (remix) 1990 Uses a sample of the model.
wyclef (fugees) & ?? Staying alive 1997 Uses the melody from trans europe express.
DJ Jazzy Jeff Megamix 1987 He uses a sample from Musique non stop. This is a hip hop mix featuring on the label "Champion", it's called "Battle of the DJ's Vol.2".
Todd Terry Project Back to the Beat 1988 uses a sample from Musique non stop.
Poison Clan Shake whatcha mama gave ya 19?? uses that weird sound from hall of mirrors in the background.
