While acts such as the Last Poets had been rhythmically preaching since the early 1970s and funk group the Fatback Band had already released a rudimentary rap number, it was New Jersey trio the Sugarhill Gang who blew up the new musical form. Along with raunchier rappers like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, she’s one of hip hop’s most distinctive stars.
Rap is 50 this year. These groundbreaking tracks are a history of the world-conquering genre Read more