Kraftwerk are a German band who formed in Düsseldorf in 1970. Their paradigm-shifting music inspired a generation of artists, and shaped the development of electronic dance music and synthpop. Their minimalist, yet futuristic recordings were also frequently sampled in hip hop songs, from Afrikaa Bambaataa to Jay-Z.

On April 21, 2020, founding member Florian Schneider passed away at 73 years of age, after struggling with cancer. His death was announced on May 6, 2020.