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In 1980, he released the solo album B-2 Unit, which is considered to be his " edgiest " record.

It is known for the electronic classic " Riot in Lagos ", which is considered an early example of electro music ( electro-funk ), for having anticipated the beats and sounds of electro.

Ryuichi Sakamoto, particularly his song " Riot in Lagos ", had an influence on early electro and hip hop artists such as Afrika Bambaata, and was cited by Kurtis Mantronik as a major influence on his electro hip hop group Mantronix.

The song was later included in Playgroup's compilation album Kings of Electro ( 2007 ), alongside later electro classics such as Hashim's " Al-Nafyish " ( 1983 ).

According to Dusted Magazine, Sakamoto's use of squelching bounce sounds and mechanical beats was later incorporated in early electro and hip hop music productions such as “ Message II ( Survival )” ( 1982 ) by Melle Mel and Duke Bootee, “ Magic ’ s Wand ” ( 1982 ) by Whodini and Thomas Dolby, Twilight 22 ’ s “ Electric Kingdom ” ( 1983 ), and Kurt Mantronik's Mantronix: The Album ( 1985 ).

The 1980 release of " Riot in Lagos " was listed by The Guardian in 2011 as one of the 50 key events in the history of dance music.