In the Mix: Arthur Baker

Arthur Baker forged his reputation working with electro pioneers like Afrika Bambaataa and the Latin Rascals in the ‘80s—and his smart use of sharp synths and booming beats saw him welcomed into the pop scene. Check out how he put his touch on hits by the Pet Shop Boys, David Bowie, and Hall & Oates, plus his run of remixes for artists like Interpol and Gossip in the aughts.