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“Rapper’s Delight”

The record that put rap on wax

1979

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  • →Hip-HopWidely cited

    “First rap record to reach a mass audience.”

    — Hip-hop history

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  • ←“Good Times” (Chic)Documented

    ““Rapper’s Delight” is built on the “Good Times” bassline.”

    — WhoSampled (reference)

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  • ←Good Times1979Documented

    “The Sugarhill house band re-played Chic’s “Good Times” groove.”

    — WhoSampled