Sugarhill

Sugarhill (often written as Sugar Hill) refers to several places in the United States as well as Sugar Hill Records, a pioneering American record label. The name is most closely associated with an historic Harlem neighborhood and with a suburban city in Georgia, among other uses.

Sugar Hill in Harlem, New York City, is a neighborhood in the northern part of Manhattan. Located on elevated ground near central Harlem, it is known for historic row houses and its connections to the cultural flowering of the Harlem Renaissance in the early 20th century. Over time the area has seen preservation efforts and gentrification, while maintaining its architectural character and its place in the broader history of Harlem.

Sugar Hill, Georgia, is a city in Gwinnett County within the Atlanta metropolitan area. It is a residential suburb with a historic downtown, parks, and local amenities. The community developed as part of suburban expansion in the region and was incorporated as a city in the mid-20th century, reflecting growth driven by proximity to the Atlanta area.

Sugar Hill Records is an American record label founded in 1979 by Sylvia Robinson in New Jersey. The label played a pivotal role in the early development of hip hop, releasing notable records such as the Sugar Hill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message.” The imprint helped popularize hip hop with a wider audience and influenced subsequent generations of artists.