Old School Hip Hop

Sugar Hill Gang: The Pioneers Who Changed Music Forever

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Sugar Hill Gang: The Pioneers Who Changed Music Forever Sugar Hill Gang: The Pioneers Who Changed Music Forever The Sugar Hill Gang wasn’t just a musical group; they were cultural revolutionaries. In the late 1970s, when hip-hop was still a nascent, largely underground phenomenon bubbling in the Bronx, they burst onto the scene with “Rapper’s … Read more

The Untold Story of ‘Rapper’s Delight’: One Crucial Note on the Sugarhill Gang’s Masterpiece

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The Untold Story of ‘Rapper’s Delight’: One Crucial Note on the Sugarhill Gang’s Masterpiece ‘Rapper’s Delight,’ the Sugarhill Gang’s groundbreaking 1979 hit, is more than just a catchy tune; it’s a cornerstone of hip-hop history. But amidst the accolades and celebrations, one important note on the Sugarhill Gang rappers de;ight in the music often gets … Read more

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