Though the Sugarhill Gang inaugurated the history of recorded hip-hop with their single "Rapper's Delight," a multi-platinum-seller and radio hit in 1979, the group was cooked up to cash in on a supposed novelty item. Music industry producer and label owner Sylvia Robinson had become aware of the massive hip-hop block parties occurring around the New York area during the late '70s, so she gathered three local rappers (Master Gee, Wonder Mike, and Big Bank Hank) to record a single. Infectious and catchy, "Rapper's Delight" borrowed the break from Chic's "Good Times" and became a worldwide hit, eventually selling more than eight million copies. Most industry people figured rap for a short-lived trend, and though they were dead wrong, the Sugarhill Gang certainly didn't carry the torch; despite several modest hits ("8th Wonder," "Apache"), the trio faded quickly and was gone by the mid-'80s, only returning in 1999 with Jump on It, a rap album for children. Book Sugar Hill gang for shows and concerts at Heavy Rotation booking agency. Worldwide Bookings with HR Booking. Sugar Hill gang Booking, Book Sugar Hill gang. Book artists like Sugar Hill gang, Sugar Hill gang booking agent, contact Sugar Hill gang email, Sugar Hill gang manager, Sugar Hill gang management for concerts, bookings, biography, pictures, videos. Sugar Hill gang may be available for your club shows, private party, festivals or other events.