Sylvia Robinson
Sylvia Robinson
Person from United States
Genres: soul
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About Sylvia Robinson
Sylvia Robinson (née Vanterpool; May 29, 1935[ – September 29, 2011) was an American singer, musician, record producer, and record label executive. Robinson was best known for her work as founder and CEO of the hip hop label Sugar Hill Records. Robinson is credited as the driving force behind two landmark singles in the hip hop genre; "Rapper's Delight" (1979) by the Sugarhill Gang, and "The Message" (1982) by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five; which caused her to be dubbed "The Mother of Hip–Hop". Robinson received a Pioneer Award for her career in singing and being the founder of Sugarhill Records at the 11th Annual Rhythm and Blues Awards Gala in 2000. Robinson died of congestive heart failure on September 29, 2011 at age 76.
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Sylvia Robinson — Top 3 songs
| Artist | Song title | Like / Dislike | |
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| Sylvia Robinson | Pillow Talk [1973] | ||
| Sylvia Robinson | Didn't I | ||
| Sylvia Robinson | Pillow Talk |