All Platinum

All Platinum Records was founded in 1968 by the legendary production duo of Sylvia Robinson and her husband, Joe Robinson, in Englewood, New Jersey. Initially focused on soul and R&B, the label quickly gained prominence with the release of hits by artists such as The Moments and the pioneering hip-hop group Sugarhill Gang. In the 1970s, All Platinum expanded its roster to include disco and funk, producing notable tracks that contributed to the era's musical landscape. The label's innovative approach helped shape the sound of early hip-hop, particularly with the release of "Rapper's Delight" in 1979, which is often credited with bringing hip-hop into the mainstream. Despite its decline in the 1980s, All Platinum's influence on the genres it represented remains significant. The label is remembered for its role in the evolution of R&B and hip-hop, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry.