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Rappers Delight

Name: Rappers Delight
Description: This 1979 debut single by the Sugarhill Gang is widely recognized as the track that brought rap music to mainstream audiences. Despite being preceded by the Fatback Band's similar release, this song achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top 40 in the United States, top three in the U

The Sugarhill Gang All songs A–Z

This 1979 debut single by the Sugarhill Gang is widely recognized as the track that brought rap music to mainstream audiences. Despite being preceded by the Fatback Band's similar release, this song achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top 40 in the United States, top three in the United Kingdom, and number one in Canada. The track became a foundational prototype for various rap styles.

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Sylvia Robinson