It was the novelty hit that legitimized an entire genre of music. Released on September 16, 1979, the Sugarhill Gang's ‘Rapper’s Delight’ introduced hip-hop to the world: to the black, white, red, brown, purple and yellow.
I Want My Name Back,’ is a new documentary that will soon be available on DVD telling the story of rap pioneers Wonder Mike and Master Gee of the legendary Sugarhill Gang.
The first Hip-Hop group to land on the radio, the Sugarhill Gang is still around and still getting their props. Their groundbreaking hit "Rappers Delight" is getting some serious recognition from some people in high places.