Sugarhill Gang + Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio Furious 5

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As the age of Disco drew to a close a new urban sound had found its feet on the East Coast of America. In New Jersey a three-piece called SugarHill Gang were soon to become the forefathers of Hip Hop, as the success of their hit single Rapper’s Delight was released.

Meanwhile, in the projects of South Bronx, legendary turntablist Grandmaster Flash had assembled with The Furious Five, who were simultaneously spreading The Message. Following Flash’s departure from the group The Furious Five would go on to achieve UK singles including White Lines, Step Off and Beat Street.

After years signed to the same label, both acts are reunited to form a Hip-Hop supergroup. Sugarhill Gang’s Hen Dog, Master Gee and Wonder Mike combine forces with Furious Five’s Melle Mel and Scorpio to deliver a double billing, which will have audiences shufflin’ ‘the freak’ all night long.