Digital Underground and The Sugarhill Gang

May 24, 2024 · Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, IL Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines, IL

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Digital Underground

1 concert

Digital Underground, formed in Oakland by Shock-G and Chopmaster J, is known for their P-Funk-inspired style. Their debut album, *Sex Packets*, featured the hit "The Humpty Dance" and went platinum. They collaborated with Tupac Shakur on the gold EP *This Is an EP Release*. Despite shifting hip-hop trends, Digital Underground's innovative, humorous style left a lasting impact. Shock-G passed away in 2021.

The Sugarhill Gang

9 concerts

Sugarhill Gang, pioneers from New York, launched hip-hop with "Rapper's Delight" in 1979, selling over 8 million copies. Known for hits like "8th Wonder" and "Apache," they faded by mid-80s but returned in 1999.