Sugarhill Gang caused an American revolution. See them on stage July 4

Sugarhill Gang, the Bergen County artists who launched hip-hop, perform July 4 at Overpeck Park. Some other acts have been ...

1979's 'Rapper's Delight' Revolutionized Music and Introduced Hip Hop to the World

"Rapper's Delight" was one of the first-ever rap songs, introducing a whole new genre to music lovers all over the world. The ...
Reuters

Sugarhill Gang's Henry 'Big Bank Hank' Jackson dies at 57

(Reuters) - Hip hop pioneer Henry 'Big Bank Hank' Jackson, a founding member of The Sugarhill Gang, died Tuesday at the age of 57 after battling cancer. David Mallie, manager of the trio, which had ...
American Songwriter

3 One-Hit Wonders From 1979 With Melodies That Still Echo Decades Later

Indeed, these are three one-hit wonders from 1979 with melodies that still echo decades later. Listening to this song, it’s ...
Hip-Hop Wired

Lil Yachty Says “Rapper’s Delight” Was “Weak”

On the show, Yachty spoke about going back to study early Hip-Hop and landed on Sugarhill Gang’s 1979 classic “Rapper’s Delight.” He didn’t mince words. According to Yachty, “’Rapper’s Delight’ was ...