Rockit - Herbie Hancock - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Herbie Hancock’s 'Rockit' stands as a pivotal moment when jazz collided with the emerging world of electronic music. Released in 1983, this album shattered expectations—not just for Hancock’s own creative evolution, but for how jazz itself could sound in the digital era. The title track, 'Rockit,' became a cultural flashpoint, driven by turntablist Grand Mixer DXT’s scratching and a robotic groove that effortlessly bridges jazz improvisation with the pulse of hip-hop and electro. Hancock’s command of synthesizers and his creative partnership with producer Bill Laswell resulted in a sound that was futuristic yet rooted in deep musical curiosity. In the context of jazz history, 'Rockit' is more than just a hit single; it’s a bold statement about reinvention and risk-taking. This is an album for listeners who crave the thrill of artistic exploration, who want to hear where jazz can go when it refuses to stay in a single lane. Whether you’re a crate-digger or a first-time explorer, spinning 'Rockit' is a reminder that genuine innovation often comes from the willingness to disrupt tradition. Track List: A - Rockit (Long / Album Version) - 5:24 B - Rockit (Short Version) - 3:40