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Pete

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On This Day February 7 1980 - Sugarhill Gang by Sugarhill Gang Was Released.

On this day February 7 1980, Sugarhill Gang by Sugarhill Gang was released, marking a groundbreaking moment in music history and the early rise of hip hop as a recorded genre. The album helped bring a largely underground cultural movement into the mainstream, introducing many listeners to rap music for the first time.

Sugarhill Gang reflected the transition of hip hop from live performances and street culture...

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