Artist, songwriter, producer, record label owner and CEO, Sylvia Robinson was the “Godmother of Hip Hop” and the original hip hop mogul. With creativity, savvy and perseverance, Robinson spearheaded nearly every significant innovation in the first wave of recorded hip hop. At a time when few women broke into the music industry in non-singing roles, Robinson produced, wrote, sang, and played guitar. She was the "Sylvia" of Mickey & Sylvia fame.