The Sugarhill Gang & The Furious 5
Boisdale Of Canary Wharf, London.
This event is for 18 and over - No refunds will be issued for under 18s.
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Before hip-hop became stadiums, streaming numbers and global fashion language, it was records like "Rapper's Delight" and "The Message" that pushed it out of the Bronx and into the world. This is a rare chance to hear two names from that first wave in one room.
The Sugarhill Gang changed the game in 1979 when "Rapper's Delight" took rap into the mainstream, turning a party groove into one of the most important records in modern music. Alongside "Apache" and "8th Wonder", their sound still has the loose, playful energy of early hip-hop: big basslines, long verses, crowd chants and that sense of everyone being let in on the party.
The Furious 5 bring the other side of the story. "The Message" was a turning point, proving hip-hop could speak plainly about pressure, poverty and city life without losing its rhythm. It remains one of the genre's defining records, sharp, spare and still quoted for a reason.
Following last year's sold-out show, The Sugarhill Gang and The Furious 5 return to Boisdale with the tracks that helped build the foundation: "Rapper's Delight", "Apache", "8th Wonder" and "The Message". Expect old-school hip-hop with real lineage, proper crowd energy and records that still know exactly how to move a room.
The venue features a refined restaurant, four exclusive private dining rooms, the distinguished Hine Bar, an extensive whisky and wine selection, a sophisticated Cigar Lounge and an inviting Heated Garden Terrace - making it a haven for discerning patrons seeking the finest in dining, music and atmosphere. On weekends, the vibrant first-floor bar and terrace come to life with DJ Nights, adding another dimension to the Boisdale experience.
