Elizabeth Cotten born / "Rapper's Delight" becomes first Top 40 hip-hop song - January 5th Flashback
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Controversial Origin of the First Commercial Rap Recording
Delving into the iconic song 'Rapper's Delight' by the Sugar Hill Gang, this chapter explores the song's impact on the transition of hip hop from underground to mainstream, and the role of Sylvia Robinson in bringing hip hop to a wider audience.
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