We continue our story on the birth of hip-hop. In this episode we look at the graffiti and b-boy and b-girl culture We also explore the 1979 song “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugar Hill Gang, which was the first recorded hip-hop song. We dig into how the group formed, the song’s lasting impact, and the controversy behind some of its lyrics.   

Guests: 

Darryl McDaniels

Grand Wizzard Theodore

Master Gee

Rich Nice 

Credits: 

Jill Webb, Producer

Dempsey Pillot, Producer

Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Audio Engineer

Femi Redwood, Host and Executive Producer

We continue our story on the birth of hip-hop. In this episode we look at the graffiti and b-boy and b-girl culture We also explore the 1979 song “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugar Hill Gang, which was the first recorded hip-hop song. We dig into how the group formed, the song’s lasting impact, and the controversy behind some of its lyrics.   
Guests: 
<a href="https://twitter.com/thekingdmc?lang=en">Darryl McDaniels</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealgrandwizzardtheodore/?hl=en">Grand Wizzard Theodore</a>
<a href="https://linktr.ee/sugarhillgang">Master Gee</a>
<a href="https://gca.columbia.edu/people/richard-nice">Rich Nice </a>
Credits: 
Jill Webb, Producer
Dempsey Pillot, Producer
Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Audio Engineer
Femi Redwood, Host and Executive Producer

Black History Month happens every February. But the Black community’s impact on America goes way beyond a mere 28 days. This podcast delves into Black history all year round, while also providing nuanced conversations about race and inequality in the U.S.

Black History Month happens every February. But the Black community&rsquo;s impact on America goes way beyond a mere 28 days. This podcast delves into Black history all year round, while also providing nuanced conversations about race and inequality in the U.S.

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