Sugar Hill Records (rap) facts for kids

Sugar Hill Records was an American record label that made history! It was started by Joe and Sylvia Robinson in 1974. Their big idea was to create the very first record company that focused only on rap music.

What Was Sugar Hill Records?

A record label is like a company that helps musicians record their songs and sell them to people. Sugar Hill Records was special because it was the first to focus entirely on a new kind of music called rap.

Starting a New Sound

Even though the company started in 1974, their first big song came out five years later, in 1979. This song was called "Rapper's Delight" by a group named the Sugar Hill Gang. It became a huge hit and helped make rap music popular around the world.

The End of an Era

Sugar Hill Records kept releasing music for several years. However, in 1986, the company went bankrupt. This means they ran out of money and had to close down. Even though they closed, Sugar Hill Records is remembered for being a pioneer and helping to launch rap music into the mainstream.

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In Spanish: Sugar Hill Records (sello rap) para niños