THE BRONX (1010 WINS) – This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop’s birth in the Bronx. To commemorate the occasion, 1010 WINS' parent company, Audacy, is launching a limited series called “Hip-Hop Made."
All year long we’ll be producing special episodes focused on the factors that created the culture, leading up to where it is today.
So far, the series has featured prominent voices from throughout its short yet groundbreaking history. In our last episode, we heard from Master Gee, one of the founding members of The Sugarhill Gang.
Whether you’re a fan of hip-hop or not, chances are you are familiar with the group’s 1979 hit song “Rapper’s Delight.” It would go on to be the first hip-hop song put on a record and the first to chart on Billboard. As a result, it opened the doors for many other up-and-coming artists.
On this week’s episode of "Beyond Black History Month," we’re sharing our entire conversation with Master Gee. Listen as he reveals the history behind the group’s formation, the critiques that the band faced in its early years, and even what he and the gang are up to now.