![]() It quickly became an uber hit overseas, securing “Song of the Year” for many European countries, including Italy – adding another notch to his impressive chart history. A global smash for the Sugarhill Gang, it was produced by international superstar DJ/producer Bob Sinclar. That enduring connection between Master Gee and his fans received a dazzling jolt in the form of “La La Song”, in 2009. With international multi-platinum success came world tours, soundtracks, unforgettable performance on the UK's legendary Top of the Pops, American Bandstand, Soul Train, television and acting (Mario Van Peebles). Every rapper since, from Jay Z to Drake, owes The Sugarhill Gang a debt. Master Gee's pioneering work was solely responsible for bringing the then brand-new sound of Hip-Hop to mainstream attention, and helping the genre turn into a genuine pop-culture phenomenon nationally and around the world. ![]() With over 80 million streams on Spotify, Apple, iTunes, Amazon, over 80 million YouTube views, sold out concerts around the world, monthly viral moments on Tik Tok and Instagram for their song “Apache”, the Sugarhill Gang proves to be a favourite amongst millions of fans for all ages. There's song “Apache/Jump on It” brings on the dance craze made popular by Will Smith and PSY – Gangnam Style. It became one of the biggest songs in music history. With over 12 million units sold, the group not only scored the very first Hip-Hop song but the biggest selling Hip-Hop record of all time. The song is regarded as one of the 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century and one of the most recognizable songs in the world. The godfathers, the first Hip-Hop superstars and one of Hip-Hop's most revelled icons attained superstardom with the hit record "Rappers Delight". He began his journey with The Sugarhill Gang, one of the most iconic and music acts of all time. Master Gee is an internationally acclaimed Hip-Hop icon, musician, renowned for his powerful performances and dynamic life shows, podcaster, entrepreneur, highly sought-after public speaker and storyteller, enthusiastic professional golfer, fitness and health expert. He has been a trendsetter in music, dance and fashion. ![]() He has been at the forefront of some of the most groundbreaking trends and movements in modern pop culture. He is an inaugural class inductee into the Hip-Hop Museum Hall of Fame and widely regarded as one of Hip-Hop's pioneering icons. Guy Anthony O’Brien, commonly known as Master Gee, is a multi-platinum recording artist, founder and the voice of the legendary Hip-Hop group The Sugarhill gang. "Long before WIll Smith, Tupac, Eminem, Jay Z and Drake, Master Gee was the first Hip-Hop teen idol in the world."
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