Sylvia Robinson
Sylvia Robinson
Sylvia Robinsonwas an American singer, musician, record producer, and record label executive. She was best known for her work as founder/CEO of the hip hop label Sugar Hill Records. She is credited as the driving force behind two landmark singles in the genre; "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang, and "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth6 March 1936
CountryUnited States of America
Sylvia Robinson quotes about
wanted women-want
I just wanted to say things that women wanted to say, but were afraid to.
letting-go strong thinking
Some people think you are strong when you hold on. Others think it is when you let go.
biggest kids music playing sitting
As I was sitting there, the deejay was playing music and talking over the music, and the kids were going crazy. All of a sudden, something said to me, 'Put something like that on a record, and it will be the biggest thing.' I didn't even know you called it rap.