SU​GARHILL GANG

THE  DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

Global music icons, multi-platinum selling artists and one of the most successful rap music acts of all time  

LIVING LEGENDS

THE SUGARHILL GANG

Formed in 1979

The Sugarhill Gang was formed
in New Jersey in1979 and became the first ever 
commercially released popular rap group.

Sugarhill Records

Sugarhill Records is the first rap label started 
by the legendary Sylvia Robinson. 

Ms. Robinson is also credited with
 the creation of the rap group 
The Sugarhill Gang.

First rap song on t​he radio

"​Rapper's Delight" was the first rap song to air on commercial radio in 1979, opening the door for the new genre of rap music.

Rap music goes global

Rap music goes mainstream with Sugarhill Gang's  world tour and televised performances 
introducing rap music to the world.

Struggles of success

The Sugarhill Gang experiences the highs and the lows from their instant fame and success navigating through the newly formed rap music industry.