Birthdate: March 6, 1935
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Harlem, New York, United States
Died: September 29, 2011
Sylvia Robinson, known simply as Sylvia, was an accomplished American singer and record producer. She gained fame with hits like “Love Is Strange” and “Pillow Talk”. Sylvia went on to establish Sugar Hill Records, a groundbreaking hip hop label. She produced iconic tracks such as “Rapper’s Delight” and “The Message”, solidifying her reputation as the “Mother of Hip Hop”. Sylvia was honored with a Pioneer Award for her impactful contributions to the music industry and posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her significant influence on the early success of hip hop.
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