Group

The Sugarhill Gang

The Sugarhill Gang is an American hip hop group formed in Englewood, New Jersey in 1979. Their hit "Rapper's Delight", released the same year they were formed, was the first rap single to become a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching a peak position of number 36 on January 12, 1980. This was the trio's only U.S. hit, though they would have further success in Europe until the mid-1980s. Th…

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
United States
Founded
1979
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Camden
Chess
Disques Vogue
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Last updated: September 2nd, 2024·MusicBrainz

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