Season 1 · Episode 24
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1979: "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang
The Cobain 50 · KEXP
June 28, 202312m 22s
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Show Notes
Larry Mizell Jr. revisits 1979 with the track “Rapper’s Delight” by Sugarhill Gang. It was an obvious choice for this podcast. Upon release, this legendary song received mixed reactions, and we’re giving it an honest tribute with insights from DJ Lady Love and Ishmael Butler.
Written by Larry Mizell Jr.
Audio production by Roddy Nikpour.
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