The Sugarhill Gang with Baby Bash and Petey Pablo

Vallejo-born rapper Baby Bash blends Latin rap and smooth funk, known for hits like "Suga Suga" and "Cyclone." Collaborated with Frankie J, T-Pain, and Santana.

Southern rapper Petey Pablo, born Moses Barrett III in Greenville, NC, rose to fame with the 2001 hit "Raise Up," an anthem for North Carolina. His debut album, *Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry,* reached the Top Ten and was Grammy-nominated for Best Rap Album. Collaborating with stars like Timbaland and Lil Jon, Pablo's single "Freek-a-Leek" from his second album became a Top Ten hit. After a hiatus due to legal issues, he made a comeback in 2018 with *Keep on Goin'.*

Sugarhill Gang, pioneers from New York, launched hip-hop with "Rapper's Delight" in 1979, selling over 8 million copies. Known for hits like "8th Wonder" and "Apache," they faded by mid-80s but returned in 1999.