Arthur Baker is an American music producer. He produced Afrika Bambaataa and Soul Sonic Force's Planet Rock and began a successful tenure with Tommy Boy Records in 1982. Baker released the extended Love Hymn and the albums Put the Needle to the Record Again with Keith LeBlanc and the Criminal Element Orchestra, and Raise with Lati Kronlund. He also released popular songs Breaker's Revenge and Put the Needle to the Record Again (Needle Vocal) with the Criminal Element Orchestra. In the '80s, Baker provided production work for Bruce Springsteen and New Order. He moved to London in the '90s, where he continued to DJ, produce, and run other enterprises.