Rapper's Delight

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Year
1979
Peak Position
#36
Weeks on Chart
12
Total Ratings
0

Artist Bio:
The Sugarhill Gang is an American hip-hop group formed in 1979. They are considered one of the pioneering groups in the genre, especially known for their hit single "Rapper's Delight," released in 1979. The song is widely regarded as the first commercially successful hip-hop single and helped introduce hip-hop music to a wider audience.


The group consists of members Big Bank Hank, Wonder Mike, and Master Gee. "Rapper's Delight" was a global hit, reaching the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming a cultural phenomenon. The Sugarhill Gang's success helped pave the way for the mainstream acceptance of hip-hop music and laid the foundation for the genre's future growth and influence.

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