Sylvia Robinson, "mother of hip-hop," has died at age 76

[Video Link: Sylvia Robinson performing her hit "Pillow Talk" on Soul Train]

"Most famous for assembling the Sugarhill Gang, Sylvia Robinson was a songwriter, performer, producer and label owner. 'RIP Ms Rob,' tweeted Public Enemy's Chuck D. 'A black woman putting rap records on the map/now a scene where today women are voided out of it." More at the Guardian.