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For the show this week at Nectar Lounge, fans will get treated to the same classic songs that Sugar Hill Gang recorded decades ago: "8th Wonder," "Apache," "Rapper's Delight." But there's just no guarantee the folks who wrote those songs will be here in town to sing them.

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As Robinson sees it, this is all essentially a version of Hip-hop History 101.

"We opened the doors to hip-hop globally," Robinson says. "This is a business, man. We wouldn't be here talking about hip-hop if it weren't for the Sugar Hill Gang. That's what really matters. That's what the fans will remember no matter what."

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Not only is the Robinson gang responsible for the current confusion about the Sugar Hill Gang, they also owe great sums of money to the Funky Four Plus One, who has yet to get paid royalties from sales of their music both within and outside of the United States.

In regards to Joey's comments about Hip Hop, he is not Hip Hop and therefore is not in a position to comment on its history or impact as a culture. He represents all that is unholy within the music industry in general and within the commercial rap industry in particular. Reference how Prince was unable to use his name while in dispute over a contractual agreement with a record company.

Hip Hop Culture and the rap music industry are far and away from each other. Don't let Mr. Robinson and his ilk deceive sincere fans of Hip Hop Culture. Book the real artists who care about their artform.

Peace.

A-tone, the Hip Hop Historian
Comment by A-tone, the Hip Hop Historian from Washington, DC on Oct 25th, 2007, 11:59 am
Not only is the Robinson gang responsible for the current confusion about the Sugar Hill Gang, they also owe great sums of money to the Funky Four Plus One, who has yet to get paid royalties from sales of their music both within and outside of the United States.

In regards to Joey's comments about Hip Hop, he is not Hip Hop and therefore is not in a position to comment on its history or impact as a culture. He represents all that is unholy within the music industry in general and within the commercial rap industry in particular. Reference how Prince was unable to use his name while in dispute over a contractual agreement with a record company.

Hip Hop Culture and the rap music industry are far and away from each other. Don't let Mr. Robinson and his ilk deceive sincere fans of Hip Hop Culture. Book the real artists who care about their artform.

Peace.

A-tone, the Hip Hop Historian
Comment by A-tone, the Hip Hop Historian from Washington, DC on Oct 25th, 2007, 11:59 am
I have to make a poopie
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