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Pioneering singer, producer and record label owner Sylvia Robinson stands tall as a formidable figure in world music. The music diva played an instrumental role in building foundation for commercial hip-hop and setting the template for others in the music scene.
A true Inspiration, Robinson, the First Godmother of Hip Hop who paved way for women producers in the music industry passed away on September 29, 2011 at the age of 75. Her legacy still holds strong.