The Sugarhill Gang are hip-hop pioneers best known for their groundbreaking 1979 hit “Rapper’s Delight,” the first rap single to become a Top 40 hit on the Billboard charts. Hailing from Englewood, New Jersey, the group — originally composed of Wonder Mike, Master Gee, and Big Bank Hank— played a pivotal role in bringing rap music from the streets to the mainstream.
Their playful rhymes, funky basslines, and infectious grooves introduced millions to hip-hop culture and laid the foundation for generations of artists to come. Beyond “Rapper’s Delight,” The Sugarhill Gang’s catalog includes tracks like “Apache (Jump On It)” and “8th Wonder,” both staples in old-school rap and party music.
Decades later, The Sugarhill Gang continue to perform worldwide, keeping the legacy of early hip-hop alive and celebrating the genre’s roots with timeless energy and charisma.
