The Sugarhill Gang were formed in 1979 to cash-in on what, at the time, was
thought to be the novelty of hip-hop block parties in New York. Producer and
Sugar Hill Records label owner Sylvia Robinson assembled three local rappers,
Master Gee, Wonder Mike and Big Bank Hank. As the Sugarhill Gang they released
the catchy single 'Rapper's Delight' which used the break from Chic's single
'Good Times' and proved to be a worldwide hit. They released their debut album
'The Sugarhill Gang' in 1980.
The Sugarhill Gang had a couple of minor European hits with the tracks '8th
Wonder' a...