Black History Year
As Hip-Hop’s First Godmother, She Helped Build The Billion-Dollar Industry
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Against all odds, Sylvia Robinson transformed her setbacks into the world’s first hip-hop record and ignited a global movement. Without her, hip-hop may not be what it is today. Here’s how she laid the foundation for hip-hop to go worldwide.
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The production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer.”
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