Rapper’s Delight
Posted by djodeegie on June 19, 2008
Mini Research of Odeegie about Hip Hop (Internet Research)
Hip Hop History
Question:
What was the first ever hip hop single that made it to the Top 40’s?
Answer:
Rapper’s Delight by “The Sugarhill Gang”
From this 1979 hit single, from a trio that called themselves “The Sugarhill Gang” with members Wonder Mike, Big Bank Hank, and Master Gee, came the realm of Hip Hop in the music industry.
From wikipedia:
(“Rapper’s Delight” is generally considered to be the song that first popularized hip hop in the United States and around the world.)
A “One Hit Wonder” that started a new era in the music world. From here came the birth of “Rapping, “B-Boying” (Breakdancing), “Urban Inspired Art” (Graffiti)and “DJ’ing”. It was also the birth of “Scratching”, a creation of rhythmic beats and effects that is executed by DJ’s. Most coming in from New Jersey and The Bronx NYC.
Video Archives:
And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip Hop
