The Best of the Sugarhill Gang [Import]

1. Rapper's Delight

2. Apache

3. Showdown

4. Passion Play

5. Hot Hot Summer Day

6. Lover in You [Pete Wingfield Mix]

7. 8th Wonder

8. Rapper's Reprise [Jam, Jam]

9. Word Is Out

10. Kick It Live from 9 to 5

11. Livin' in the Fast Lane

12. Rapper's Delight [Ben Leibrand DMC Remix]

The Best of the Sugarhill Gang,The Sugarhill Gang,Unidisc Records,Dance Music,Electro,Hip-Hop,Old School Rap,Rap

Average customer rating: Huge Historical Significance; the Music is Good Hip Hop at it's best. Great Not "Old School" But Rather "Before School Had a Name" Classic

The Best Of SugarHill Gang: Rapper's Delight The Sugarhill Gang Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Innovators | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Message From Beat Street: Best Of Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits Whodini - Greatest Hits The Best of Kurtis Blow Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus ASIN: B0000033K4 Release Date: 1996-07-16

Tracks:

1. Rapper's Delight
2. Hot Hot Summer Day
3. 8th Wonder
4. Showdown
5. Apache
6. The Lover In You
7. The Word Is Out
8. Kick It Live From Nine To Five
9. Livin' In The Fast Lane
10. Girls
11. Work, Work, The Body

Amazon.com

It's not quite the first rap record, or the best, but Rapper's Delight--15 glorious minutes of the bass line from Chic's "Good Times," with a New Jersey crew spieling goofy routines about Superman and bad food on top--is one king hell of a party-starter. After that, they could have filled the rest of the disc with crowd noise and gotten away with it, but the Sugarhill Gang had a bunch of other party-jam hits, notably the almost-as-indelible "Apache" and "8th Wonder." Those songs show up here too, along with some entertaining non-hits and "Showdown," their rap-off with the Furious Five. What they're saying isn't really the point; the point is to move the crowd, and they're still hip-hop's greatest entertainers. --Douglas Wolk

Album Description

1995 compilation on Castle's Sequel label featuring 12 of these rap pioneer's phattes, including 'Rapper's Delight' (Album Version & Ben Leibrand DMC Remix), 'Apache' and 'KickIt Live From 9 To 5'.

Customer Reviews:

Huge Historical Significance; the Music is Good.......2007-07-26

This is definitely a good CD. It's hits from the Sugarhill Gang, whom many musical historians have designated as the first rappers. Or maybe it's that "Rapper's Delight" has been thought of as the first rap song? Rapper's Delight kicks off this album, and it's very catchy, chock full of creative lyrics [unlike today's swear-filled rap records] that make for a funny song. The full version, which is here, is very long. The rest of the disc shows itself very much a product of the times in which the songs were written, the early 80s. That's fine, but it's just that a number of the raps don't really have the flow I usually associate with rap. So the record ultimately didn't impress me enough for 5 stars. Good stuff tho, definitely worth 4.

Hip Hop at it's best........2007-07-10

This is truly a get up and dance CD that everyone would love. You can't just sit down listening to this.

Great.......2007-01-03

Great Service, Quick Turnaround! I was very pleased. This was a very hard to get item.

Not "Old School" But Rather "Before School Had a Name".......2006-10-29

The Sugarhill Gang brought Rap to the mainstream and in many ways cut a path for others to follow and build upon. Listening to this album, their nostalgic appeal is obvious. It is upbeat with catchy hooks and fun lyrics. The beat will get your head bopping and toes tapping. This is timeless music about partying, having some good fun from "Back in the Day" where the worst thing you could be is a "Sucka MC."

Recommended songs: "Rapper's Delight," "Apache," "Kickin' It Live From 9 to 5."

What this is not: Do not expect the technical sophistication of today's recording artists with 48 track recording and computer assist. Do not expect to find some social message - the only message here is having fun at the club or party.

Personal Note: The Sugarhill Gang was my first exposure to Rap music more than 20 years ago. It is good to hear rap without someone "Bustin a cap," or demeaning women. As to its staying power, I played this for the college student hire in my office and it was a big hit with her.

Classic.......2005-09-09

I applaud the person who put Super Pimp in his place. For that prick to have the audacity to disrespect them shows great ignorance on his part in the culture of Hip Hop. The Sugarhill Gang, along with the hip hop Holy Trinity (DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa) are the embodiment of Hip Hop.

Admittedly, I'm a fan of "Gangsta" rap as well, but I still respect, appreciate and enjoy the originators of this incredible genre... and if you think NELLY is gangsta there is something seriously wrong with you. I just hope Super Pimp realises that "Gangsta" music originated from "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five (featuring Melle Mel).

Aaanywho, "Rapper's Delight" is a timeless classic and "Apache" is the hip hop ANTHEM, containing a lot of elemental old school Hip Hop, helping to unify the Hip Hop sound. This album is a must-have when one wishes to reminisce about the "Good Ol' Days", although be prepared for the depressing realisation that THAT kind of vibe will never be duplicated again.

Average customer rating: After 20 years, they never stop entertaining us. . .

Rapper's Delight Best of Sugarhill Gang ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000566SY

Customer Reviews:

After 20 years, they never stop entertaining us. . ........2001-11-02

Sugarhill Gang, the ultimate in the "roots of Rap and Hip-Hop" take us back to when it all begin with this exhilerating anthology of their songs. From the traditional "Rapper's Delight" to other classics such as "Apache", to collaborations featuring the groups of the day, such as the Sequence, this album combines it all. No other anthology can take us through the roots of such a relatively new genre in music. This album will entertain even the most hardcore rap enthusiast, for it is the core of their dogma.

Average customer rating: Huge Historical Significance; the Music is Good Hip Hop at it's best. Great Not "Old School" But Rather "Before School Had a Name" Classic

The Best of the Sugarhill Gang The Sugarhill Gang Manufacturer: Sequel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Message From Beat Street: Best Of Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits Whodini - Greatest Hits The Best of Kurtis Blow Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus ASIN: B000000PSR Release Date: 1995-09-05

Tracks:

1. Rapper's Delight
2. Apache
3. Showdown
4. Passion Play
5. Hot Hot Summer Day
6. The Lover In You (Pete Wingfield Mix)
7. Rapper's Reprise (Jam, Jam)
8. 8th Wonder
9. The Word Is Out
10. Kick It Live From 9 To 5
11. Livin' In The Fast Lane
12. Rapper's Delight (Ben Leibrand DMC Remix)

Amazon.com

It's not quite the first rap record, or the best, but Rapper's Delight--15 glorious minutes of the bass line from Chic's "Good Times," with a New Jersey crew spieling goofy routines about Superman and bad food on top--is one king hell of a party-starter. After that, they could have filled the rest of the disc with crowd noise and gotten away with it, but the Sugarhill Gang had a bunch of other party-jam hits, notably the almost-as-indelible "Apache" and "8th Wonder." Those songs show up here too, along with some entertaining non-hits and "Showdown," their rap-off with the Furious Five. What they're saying isn't really the point; the point is to move the crowd, and they're still hip-hop's greatest entertainers. --Douglas Wolk

Album Description

1995 compilation on Castle's Sequel label featuring 12 of these rap pioneer's phattes, including 'Rapper's Delight' (Album Version & Ben Leibrand DMC Remix), 'Apache' and 'KickIt Live From 9 To 5'.

Customer Reviews:

Huge Historical Significance; the Music is Good.......2007-07-26

This is definitely a good CD. It's hits from the Sugarhill Gang, whom many musical historians have designated as the first rappers. Or maybe it's that "Rapper's Delight" has been thought of as the first rap song? Rapper's Delight kicks off this album, and it's very catchy, chock full of creative lyrics [unlike today's swear-filled rap records] that make for a funny song. The full version, which is here, is very long. The rest of the disc shows itself very much a product of the times in which the songs were written, the early 80s. That's fine, but it's just that a number of the raps don't really have the flow I usually associate with rap. So the record ultimately didn't impress me enough for 5 stars. Good stuff tho, definitely worth 4.

Hip Hop at it's best........2007-07-10

This is truly a get up and dance CD that everyone would love. You can't just sit down listening to this.

Great.......2007-01-03

Great Service, Quick Turnaround! I was very pleased. This was a very hard to get item.

Not "Old School" But Rather "Before School Had a Name".......2006-10-29

The Sugarhill Gang brought Rap to the mainstream and in many ways cut a path for others to follow and build upon. Listening to this album, their nostalgic appeal is obvious. It is upbeat with catchy hooks and fun lyrics. The beat will get your head bopping and toes tapping. This is timeless music about partying, having some good fun from "Back in the Day" where the worst thing you could be is a "Sucka MC."

Recommended songs: "Rapper's Delight," "Apache," "Kickin' It Live From 9 to 5."

What this is not: Do not expect the technical sophistication of today's recording artists with 48 track recording and computer assist. Do not expect to find some social message - the only message here is having fun at the club or party.

Personal Note: The Sugarhill Gang was my first exposure to Rap music more than 20 years ago. It is good to hear rap without someone "Bustin a cap," or demeaning women. As to its staying power, I played this for the college student hire in my office and it was a big hit with her.

Classic.......2005-09-09

I applaud the person who put Super Pimp in his place. For that prick to have the audacity to disrespect them shows great ignorance on his part in the culture of Hip Hop. The Sugarhill Gang, along with the hip hop Holy Trinity (DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa) are the embodiment of Hip Hop.

Admittedly, I'm a fan of "Gangsta" rap as well, but I still respect, appreciate and enjoy the originators of this incredible genre... and if you think NELLY is gangsta there is something seriously wrong with you. I just hope Super Pimp realises that "Gangsta" music originated from "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five (featuring Melle Mel).

Aaanywho, "Rapper's Delight" is a timeless classic and "Apache" is the hip hop ANTHEM, containing a lot of elemental old school Hip Hop, helping to unify the Hip Hop sound. This album is a must-have when one wishes to reminisce about the "Good Ol' Days", although be prepared for the depressing realisation that THAT kind of vibe will never be duplicated again.

Average customer rating:

Rapper's Delight: Best of Sugarhill Gang The Sugarhill Gang Manufacturer: Sugar Hill [Rap] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fantasia (60th Anniversary Special Edition) From The Earth To The Moon (1998 Television Mini-Series) The Shield - The Complete Third Season ASIN: B00000E8JD Release Date: 1991-06-14

Average customer rating: "One of the best SugarHill compilations to date!"

Best of Grandmaster Flash & Sugarhill Gang Various Artists Manufacturer: Sanctuary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0006LCPV0 Release Date: 2005-02-07

Tracks:

1. White Lines (Don't Do It)
2. Rapper's Delight
3. Message
4. Break Dance: Electric Boogie
5. Step Off (Part 1)
6. We Got The Funk
7. That's The Joint
8. Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel
9. 8th Wonder
10. Pump Me Up
11. Message Ii (Survival)
12. Apache
13. Rapping & Rocking The House
14. Monster Jam
15. Beat Street Breakdown
16. Exclusive Sugarhill Mix By Prime Cuts From The Scratch Perverts

Album Details

Definitive Greatest Hits of Sugar Hill Records and their Most Important Arrtist, Grandmaster Flash. Includes the Top Ten Hit Singles "Rapper's Delight", "The Message", "White Lines' and "Step Off". Includes a Bonus Disc Mixed by Prime Cuts from the Scratch Perverts, the Former Dmc World Mixing Champion.

Customer Reviews:

"One of the best SugarHill compilations to date!".......2005-08-28

I picked up this CD in the U.K. while I was there this summer, and I have to admit that it's one of the best SugarHill compilations I've heard thus far. Of course, it has all of the SugarHill All-Stars classics, but what makes this CD special, is that it brings a bonus disc of the best of Sugar Hill "mixed"! All the classics on 2 CD's one mixed, one unmixed. And the sound quality is incredible! who can ask for more? A "sho'nuff, sure-shot, b"!

Average customer rating:

Message: The Best of Grandmaster Flash , and Sugarhill Gang Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006LHXH Release Date: 2002-10-29

Average customer rating:

Best of Sugarhill Gang Manufacturer: Sanctuary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002SG3R4 Release Date: 2006-11-07

Album Description

2006 compilation by one of the first Rap/Hip Hop bands in recorded history! Although the style existed before the Sugarhill Gang, their hit 'Rapper's Delight' blew the doors wide-open and became one of the most influential tracks of the then-burgeoning scene. This collection features that hit plus 10 others including 'Apache' and 'Eighth Wonder'. Sanctuary.

Average customer rating:

The Best of the Sugarhill Gang The Sugarhill Gang Manufacturer: Unidisc Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008FYDK Release Date: 1992-06-05

Tracks:

1. Rapper's Delight
2. Apache
3. Showdown
4. Passion Play
5. Hot Hot Summer Day
6. Lover in You [Pete Wingfield Mix]
7. 8th Wonder
8. Rapper's Reprise [Jam, Jam]
9. Word Is Out
10. Kick It Live from 9 to 5
11. Livin' in the Fast Lane
12. Rapper's Delight [Ben Leibrand DMC Remix]

Average customer rating:

The Best of The Sugarhill Gang Sugarhill Gang Manufacturer: Sequel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002B6EXE Release Date: 2003-02-04

Average customer rating: These are Short Edits of Message and Rapper's Delight

The Message: The Best of Grandmaster Flash & the Sugarhill Gang Grandmaster Flash Manufacturer: BMG UK & Ireland ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006JTC8 Release Date: 2002-10-29

Tracks:

1. Message - Grandmaster Flash
2. White Lines (Don't Do It) - Grandmaster Flash
3. Step Off - Grandmaster Flash
4. Pump Me Up - Grandmaster Flash
5. It's Nasty (Genius of Love) - Grandmaster Flash
6. Jesse - Grandmaster Flash
7. Message 2 (Survival) - Grandmaster Flash
8. Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel - Grandmaster Flash
9. Rapper's Delight - The Sugarhill Gang
10. Eight Wonder - The Sugarhill Gang
11. Hot Hot Summer Day - The Sugarhill Gang
12. Showdown - The Sugarhill Gang
13. Apache - The Sugarhill Gang

Album Description

13 crucial cuts from the birth of Hip Hop available at low price. Including the 3 top 10 Grandmaster Flash hits plus arguably the most important record in hip hop and DJ History 'The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on The Wheels Of Steel.' Although The Sugarhill Gang never achieved the worldwide fame of their label mates, they did have the first proper Rap hit with 'Rappers Delight' (included here). BMG. 2002.

Album Details

13 Crucial Jams from These Two Pioneering Rap Groups, Including Grandmaster Flash's "The Message", "White Lines", "it's Nasty" and the Ever Important "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel", as Well as Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" and "Apache".

Customer Reviews:

These are Short Edits of Message and Rapper's Delight.......2003-10-17

This is the third album I've got now with a 3:xx minute version of Rapper's Delight, where I'm looking for the original 15:xx minute version. Same for The Message -- a shortened version, not the original. Booooo.

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