Sylvia Robinson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Sylvia Robinson

American singer and record producer

Date of Birth: 06-Mar-1936

Place of Birth: Harlem, New York, United States

Date of Death: 29-Sep-2011

Profession: singer, record producer, songwriter, rapper

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Sylvia Robinson (née Vanterpool; May 29, 1935 – September 29, 2011) was an American singer, musician, record producer, and record label executive.
Robinson was best known for her work as founder and CEO of the hip hop label Sugar Hill Records.
Robinson is credited as the driving force behind two landmark singles in the hip hop genre; "Rapper's Delight" (1979) by the Sugarhill Gang, and "The Message" (1982) by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five; which caused her to be dubbed "The Mother of Hip–Hop".
Robinson received a Pioneer Award for her career in singing and being the founder of Sugarhill Records at the 11th Annual Rhythm and Blues Awards Gala in 2000.
Robinson died of congestive heart failure on September 29, 2011 at age 76.