One Hit Wonder @ One

Sylvia Robinson, the singer who rose to prominence as half of the duo Mickey & Sylvia before embarking on a solo career and earning the title the “Mother of Hip-Hop” as a co-founder of the seminal rap label Sugar Hill Records.

In 1974 we were introduced to a man named William DeVaughn and the song "Be Thankful For What You Got". This native of Washington DC sung about the difference between material possessions and the inner wealth of self, which are still relevant conversations in today’s world.