The Sugarhill Gang - Open Air in London

The Sugarhill Gang, the pioneering old-school hip-hop group behind the landmark 1979 single "Rapper's Delight," bring their open-air show to London. Formed in Englewood, New Jersey, the trio—Henry "Big Bank Hank" Jackson, Michael "Wonder Mike" Wright, and Guy "Master Gee" O'Brien—were assembled by producer Sylvia Robinson and named after the Sugar Hill neighborhood in Harlem. Their debut single became the first rap song to crack the Billboard Hot 100 top 40, cementing their place as hip-hop pioneers.

Attendees can expect a high-energy set blending classic hits like "Apache," "8th Wonder," and "Rapper's Delight" with the group's signature fusion of rapping over disco, funk, and soul samples. The current lineup includes Wright, O'Brien, Williams, DJ T-Dynasty, and Bar Shon "Ethiopian King," delivering a nostalgic yet vibrant live experience. This open-air event offers a chance to see legends who paved the way for electro and East Coast hip-hop in an outdoor setting.