| The Light | |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Afrika Bambaataa & Family |
| Cover: | AfrikaBambaataaTheLight album.png |
| Released: | 1988 |
| Label: | Capitol |
| Producer: | Afrika Bambaataa, John Robie |
| Prev Title: | Death Mix Throwdown |
| Prev Year: | 1987 |
| Next Title: | The Decade of Darkness |
| Next Year: | 1990 |
The Light is a studio album by Afrika Bambaataa and Family, released in 1988. UB40, Jaki Graham, and Boy George were among the guest musicians. "Reckless", featuring UB40, peaked at No. 17 in the UK.
"Reckless" was arranged and produced by John Robie. Vocals were provided by Afrika Bambaataa, Lizzie Tear, Malibu and UB40, who also provided all instrumentation. It was Afrika Bambaataa's second highest charting single in the UK after "Afrika Shox", which he released in 1999 with Leftfield.
| Song | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Reckless | 17 | |
| Sho' Nuff Funky | 99 |