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Sugarhill Gang
Hip-Hop · 1980 · 4 tracks · 39m

Sugarhill Gang

The Sugarhill Gang

The blueprint for commercial hip-hop. Live studio musicians recreate disco heat while foundational flows turn a block party into a global phenomenon.

February 7, 1980 · Sugar Hill Records

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An infectious, high-energy celebration of street culture and disco-funk rhythm.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks · 39m
01
Here I Am
5:13
03
Bad News (Don’t Bother Me)
6:45
04
Sugar Hill Groove
9:41
06
Rapper’s Delight
4:51
Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic opening bassline of Rapper's Delight that immediately commands the room's attention.
The transition into the melodic, soulful singing on Here I Am, showcasing the group's R&B roots.
The nine-minute marathon groove of Sugar Hill Groove where the live band locks into a hypnotic funk pocket.
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How does Sugarhill Gang sound next to the rest of The Sugarhill Gang's catalogue?

Live Recording+1.3σ

The production is pushed notably harder into live recording than this artist usually allows.

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