This Day in History Class Elizabeth Cotten born / "Rapper's Delight" becomes first Top 40 hip-hop song - January 5th Flashback
Jan 5, 2024
Blues and folk musician Elizabeth Cotten's life and career. The controversial origin of the first commercial rap recording, 'Rapper's Delight' by the Sugar Hill Gang. The formation of the Sugar Hill Gang and their debut recording. The creation and success of 'Rapper's Delight'. The impact of 'Rapper's Delight' on hip-hop.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Controversial Origin of the First Commercial Rap Recording
05:53 • 4min
The Formation of the Sugar Hill Gang and Their Debut Recording
09:38 • 2min
The Creation and Success of 'Rapper's Delight'
11:29 • 3min
The Impact of 'Rapper's Delight' on Hip-Hop
14:52 • 3min