Thursday, September 29, 2011

“MOTHER OF HIP HOP” SYLVIA ROBINSON DEAD AT 75

(blackmediaSCOOP) Sylvia Robinson has passed away at the age of 75. Sylvia Vanterpool Robinson, known as the Mother of Hip-Hop, died earlier this morning from congestive heart failure.


Sylvia who was born on March 6, 1936 was a singer, musician, music producer, and record label executive, most notably known for her work as founder/CEO of the seminal hip hop label Sugar Hill Records.


Cited here: Black Media Scoop

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