Future Shock (Herbie Hancock album)

Future Shock
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 1983
Recorded1983
StudioOAO Studios, New York City
RPM Studios, New York City
Garage Sale Recording, Los Angeles
Genre
Length38:00 (original LP)
44:18 (remastered edition with bonus track)
LabelColumbia
CK 38814
ProducerMaterial
Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock chronology
Lite Me Up
(1982)
Future Shock
(1983)
Sound-System
(1984)

Future Shock is the twenty-ninth album by American jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, released in August 1983 by Columbia Records. It was his first release from his electro-funk era and an early example of instrumental hip hop. Participating musicians include bass guitarist Bill Laswell (who co-produced), guitarist Pete Cosey and drummer Sly Dunbar.