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Music Industry Mourns the Loss of Sugarhill Records Executive, Joseph “Joey” Robinson, Jr.

Joseph "Joey" Robinson Jr (Far Right)
Joseph "Joey" Robinson Jr (Far Right)

Joseph “Joey” Robinson Jr (Far Right)

Sugarhill Records ExecutiveJoseph Robinson, Jr., most affectionately known to most as Joey, succumbed to Cancer yesterday afternoon at his home in Tenafly, New Jersey. Member of the legendary group, the Sugar Hill Gang known for the multi-platinum single, “Rapper’s Delight,” Joey was also the son of the late legendary Singer/Songwriter, Sylvia Robinson.

In 1985, Joey Robinson replaced Guy O’Brien from the Sugar Hill Gang and toured with Big Bank Hank alongside current members Warren MooreKent Laird a/k/a PoochieFrank Zarate; and David Gunthorpe.

As the Executor of the Sugarhill Music Publishing Estate, Joey was instrumental in keeping the legacy of his family intact. With the birth of commercialized Hip Hop and Rap Music, he handled the royalties and music publishing whenever artists such as Alicia KeysJay-ZKanye West and Justin Timberlake sampled music from his family’s catalogue.

“This is a major blow to the Robinson family,” states rap recording artist, Juelz Santana. “My condolences go out to all of the friends, family members, and fans of the Sugar Hill movement.” Born to musical legend, Sylvia Robinson, Joey leaves behind one brother, Leland Robinson, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and family members who love him dearly.

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“Funeral services are currently in preparation for his homegoing,” states Greg Walker, Publicist for Sugarhill Music Group. The homegoing services for Joey Robinson are listed below:

Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Wake / Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9AM – 11AM
Funeral / Burial, July 21, 2015 11AM – 2PM

Community Baptist Church
224 First Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
Rev. Dr. Lester W. Taylor, Jr. Senior Pastor

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Interment:
George Washington Memorial Park
Paramus, NJ

Repast:
Community Baptist Church Following Interment.

Funeral Services Provided By:
Volk Leber
789 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 836 0202

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Flowers Provided By:
Englewood Florist, Inc.
(201) 871-1630

 

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