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The Sugarhill Gang - Sylvia Robinson Hip Hop Legend Dies Aged 75

Sylvia Robinson the singer songwriter who formed the The Sugar Hill Gang and made the first commercially successful rap record has died aged 75 The revered figure known as The Mother of Hip Hop famously formed Sugar Hull Records with husband Joe in 197...

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19:00 on September 29 2011

The Sugarhill Gang - Sylvia Robinson Hip Hop Legend Dies Aged 75

ContactMusic — Sylvia Robinson the singer songwriter who formed the The Sugar Hill Gang and made the first commercially successful rap record has died aged 75 The revered figure known a... more info

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