The Sugarhill Gang
The Sugarhill Gang is an old school group from Englewood, New Jersey.
New Jersey trio whose "Rapper's Delight" (1979) was the first rap single to become a hit.
Who are The Sugarhill Gang?
The Sugarhill Gang is a trio from New Jersey: Wonder Mike, Big Bank Hank and Master Gee. The group was put together by Sylvia Robinson of Sugar Hill Records.
Known for
"Rapper's Delight" (1979), built on the groove of Chic's "Good Times", was the first rap single to reach the Billboard top 40 and became a hit around the world.
Style
Fun, party-oriented rhymes over disco and funk grooves, made to get people on the dance floor.
Impact
"Rapper's Delight" introduced hip-hop to the world outside New York and showed that rap could be sold on record.
The Sugarhill Gang: quick answers
What genre is The Sugarhill Gang?
The Sugarhill Gang’s music falls under Old School. The Sugarhill Gang is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1980s.
Where do The Sugarhill Gang come from?
The Sugarhill Gang comes from Englewood, New Jersey.
When did The Sugarhill Gang start?
The Sugarhill Gang has been active since 1979.
Which artists are similar to The Sugarhill Gang?
If you like The Sugarhill Gang, listen to DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Rev Run, Run-DMC and Sha Rock.
