PICTURES FROM SYLVIA ROBINSON'S (Tuesday October 11th 2011) FUNERAL!

THE MOTHER OF HIP-HOP SYLVIA ROBINSON WILL BE MISSED BY MANY ACROSS THE WORLD FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIP-HOP CULTURE (SUGARHILL RECORDS). NUMEROUS ICONS WERE IN ATTENDANCE FOR HER FUNERAL LIKE: MELLE MEL , DJ A.J. , MEMBERS OF THE FUNKY FOUR AND SEQUENCE. ONCE AGAIN REST IN PEACE TO AN INNOVATOR FOR OUR CULTURE CALLED HIP-HOP. (special thanks to allhiphop)

R.I.P. Sylvia Robinson

Sylvia Robinson, “The Mother Of Hip-Hop,” passed away earlier today at the age of 75. Though she got started in the singing duo Mickey and Sylvia and eventually notched a hit, “Pillow Talk,” she’s most famous for producing pioneering rap singles “The Message” (Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five) and “Rapper’s Delight” (Sugar Hill Gang) during her career at Sugar Hill Records. R.I.P.

The Furious Five - Sun Don't Shine In The Hood - 1994

THIS WAS AND STILL IS A HOT JOINT. BIG UP THE FURIOUS FIVE! UURRRAH!

THE ALL PLATINUM RECORDS STORY

R.I.P. SILVIA ROBINSON FROM DOO-WOOP TO HIP-HOP!

Sylvia - It's Good To Be The Queen

IM STILL TRYING TO FIND THIS TWELVE INCH!

Sylvia Robinson Gimme A Little Action

SYLVIA ROBINSON HAD A SINGING CAREER BEFORE SHE TOOK THE SUGAR HILL THROWN.