- Born
- Died
- Birth nameSylvia Vanterpool
- Nickname
- Little Sylvia
- Sylvia Robinson was born on March 6, 1936 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. She was a composer and producer, known for Grosse Pointe Blank (1997), Men in Black 3 (2012) and Badlands (1973). She was married to Joseph Robinson and Mickey Baker. She died on September 29, 2011 in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA.
- SpousesJoseph Robinson (his death, 3 children)Mickey Baker (divorced)
- ChildrenLeland RobinsonRhondo Robinson
- ParentsHerbert VanterpoolIda Vanterpool
- RelativesDonna Ward(Niece or Nephew)
- She founded the very first hip-hop record label, Sugarhill Records, in 1979. Wrote and produced songs for Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Kool Moe Dee & the Treacherous Three, Angie Stone and the Sugarhill Gang.
- Founded, with husband Joe Robinson, All-Platinum Records in 1967.
- Was "Sylvia" of Mickey & Sylvia.
- Mother of Joey Robinson, Leland Robinson, and Rhondo Robinson.
- Daughter of Herbert Vanterpool, and Ida Vanterpool.
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