Elizabeth Cotten
blues and folk musician
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Jan 5, 2024 • 14min
Elizabeth Cotten born / "Rapper's Delight" becomes first Top 40 hip-hop song - January 5th Flashback
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.
