We continue our story on the birth of hip-hop. In this episode we look at the graffiti and b-boy and b-girl culture We also explore the 1979 song “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugar Hill Gang, which was the first recorded hip-hop song. We dig into how the group formed, the song’s lasting impact, and the controversy behind some of its lyrics.
Guests:
Darryl McDaniels
Grand Wizzard Theodore
Master Gee
Rich Nice
Credits:
Jill Webb, Producer
Dempsey Pillot, Producer
Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Audio Engineer
Femi Redwood, Host and Executive Producer
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