Sugar Hill Gang - Hot Hot Summer Day

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Review by Hitesh Joshi

Hot Hot Summer Day by Sugar Hill Gang: A Retro Rollercoaster You Didn’t Know You Needed Alright, let’s talk about Hot Hot Summer Day by the Sugar Hill Gang. Released in 1980 on Sugar Hill Records, this album is like a time capsule from an era when hip-hop was still finding its feet and disco wasn’t quite ready to leave the party. It’s got that funky electronic vibe mixed with hip-hop swagger, all wrapped up in German precision (yeah, it came out of Germany—didn’t see that one coming, did ya?). And honestly? It slaps harder than I expected. The two tracks here are basically twins: “Hot Hot Summer Day (Instrumental)” and “Hot Hot Summer Day (Vocal).” Let me tell you why these stuck in my head long after the needle lifted off the record. First up, the instrumental version. Man, this thing feels like cruising down some neon-lit highway at midnight, windows down, wind messing up your hair. The beat hits smooth but sharp, like someone took a disco ball and smashed it into pieces just so they could rebuild it as a drum machine. There’s something hypnotic about how the synths swirl around—you can almost feel the heat radiating off the pavement. It doesn’t need words; it tells its own story through rhythm and vibes. Every time I hear it, I’m transported back to lazy summer nights where everything felt possible. Like, who needs lyrics when you’ve got grooves this good? Then there’s the vocal version, which flips the script entirely. This is where the Sugar Hill Gang really shows off their charm. The flow is laid-back yet confident, like they’re chilling on a park bench but still running the show. They bring that old-school rap energy that reminds you why they were pioneers in the first place. Lines like “Hot hot summer day / Gonna make you wanna stay” might sound simple, but damn if they don’t stick in your brain like gum under a desk. It’s playful, fun, and makes you wanna grab a cold drink and dance barefoot in the grass. What gets me emotional about this track is how effortless it feels. These guys weren’t trying too hard—they were just vibin’, letting the music do the talking. That kind of authenticity? Rare these days. Feels like a warm hug from the past. Now, here’s the kicker: mastering creds go to S-II, and writing credits include names like Alexander, Wimbish, Mitchell, Robinson, and of course, The Gang themselves. So yeah, it’s clear this project had love poured into every detail. But what strikes me most is how unapologetically of its time this album is. Listening to it now feels like flipping through an old photo album—nostalgic, maybe a little rough around the edges, but full of soul. So, would I recommend Hot Hot Summer Day? Absolutely. Is it perfect? Nah. But perfection’s overrated anyway. Sometimes, it’s the quirks and imperfections that make something unforgettable. And hey, isn’t that what summer’s all about? Sunshine, sweat, and a little bit of chaos. Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth and ask us to explain human joy, I’d hand them this album. Then I’d hope they have ears.

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Artist: Sugar Hill Gang
Album: Hot Hot Summer Day
Rating: 3.75

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Download

Filename: sugar-hill-gang-hot-hot-summer-day.zip
  • MP3 size: 11.4 mb
  • FLAC size: 83.6 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Hot Hot Summer Day (Instrumental)2:55
Hot Hot Summer Day (Vocal)4:05

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Catalog Numbers

6.12 888, 6.12888 AC

Labels

Sugar Hill Records

Listen online

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • Single
  • 45 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Sugar Hill Records Ltd.
Copyright (c)Sugar Hill Records Ltd.
Made ByTELDEC »Telefunken-Decca« Schallplatten GmbH
Published BySugar Hill Music Publishing Ltd.
Mastered AtTELDEC-Studio, Hamburg
Pressed ByTeldec-Press GmbH

Credits

RoleCredit
Mastered ByS-II
Written-ByAlexander, Wimbish, Mitchell, The Gang, Robinson

Notes

  • © & ℗ 1980 Sugar Hill Records, Ltd.
  • Sugar Hill Mus. Publ. Ltd.
  • Made in Germany
  • Auch als Super Sound -Single 6.20069 lieferbar
  • Artist spelled on cover: Sugar Hill Gang, on label: Sugarhill Gang

Barcodes

  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Label Code: LC 6916
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): 6.12 888-01-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): 6.12 888-01-2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped): 6.12 888-01-1 Manufactured in Germany
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped): 6.12 888-01-2 Manufactured in Germany
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A&B, etched): S-II
  • Other (Price code): AC

About Sugar Hill Gang

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An early American hip hop trio. It was initially comprised of , , and . However, later joined the group as 's replacement. A few years later after multiple line-up changes, Big Bank Hank performed under the name the Original Sugarhill Gang with newer members , , Kent Laird aka Pookie, Frank Zarate, and Derek Smalls portraying as Wonder Mike & Master Gee while as for the other two original members Michael Wright and Guy O'Brien performed under Rapper's Delight with new member Hendogg. After years of legal disputes Wonder Mike, Hendogg and Master Gee are currently performing under name Sugarhill Gang.

Real Name

    • Sugarhill Gang

Name Vars

  • Gang
  • Shugarill Gang
  • Sugar
  • Sugar Gang
  • Sugar Hil Gang
  • Sugar Hill
  • Sugar Hill Gang
  • Sugar-Hill-Gang
  • Sugarhill
  • Sugarhill Band
  • Sugarhill Gang A.K.A. The Big 3
  • Suger Hill Gang
  • Sugerhill Gang
  • The Gang
  • The Original Sugarhill Gang
  • The Sugar Hill Gang
  • The Sugarhill Band
  • The Sugarhill Gang

Aliases

  • Rapper's Delight

Members

  • Joey Robinson, Jr.
  • Kory Ward
  • Guy O'Brien
  • Henry Jackson
  • Michael Wright
  • Henry Williams
  • David Gunthorpe
  • Warren Moore

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Hot Hot Summer Day* by Sugar Hill Gang is a hidden gem from 1980. It blends Hip Hop and Electronic music with a Disco twist. Surprisingly, it was released in Germany, not the U.S., on Sugar Hill Records. The album features just two tracks—an instrumental and a vocal version of the same song. It’s like they gave you options for how to enjoy your summer vibes! Plus, it’s one of those rare moments when Hip Hop met Disco across continents. Cool, right?

Comments

pankeysnipesosy7
pankeysnipesosy7
2025-03-06
My shit!!! In summer 80'.
mujaddid93
mujaddid93
2025-03-06
I still have this on wax!!!?
institutoaxebrasil
institutoaxebrasil
2025-03-05
This my favorite song and I got the record the name of the song is called hot hot. Summer day. By the music group. Sugar hill.
mutiitiar
mutiitiar
2025-03-04
thanx for the upload. i been waitin for someone to post it
lazzaratos
lazzaratos
2025-03-04
hey man, any chance you could send me this song? i can't find it to buy anywhere apart from vinyl and i don't have a record player, would really appreciate it! thanks
cresenteestoce
cresenteestoce
2025-03-04
cheers eh
refectionsofawatcher
refectionsofawatcher
2025-03-03
THIS SONG THE EPITOME OF GREATNESS DAMN
tiroshpolk
tiroshpolk
2025-03-02
They did an awesome job with this one love the harmony. ?cant get these days back??????? 2020
pattourzua
pattourzua
2025-03-02
Hot Hot summer Day july 20th 2019
hoanghuynh
hoanghuynh
2025-03-02
Summer time is here.
drobny54e98a9720
drobny54e98a9720
2025-03-02
They came to Denver and we did a stand off for him. He wanted us to jam even though he went on home
pariasantanu7
pariasantanu7
2025-03-01
Probably the coolest song i´ve ever heard.
4umit
4umit
2025-03-01
this song is so much funnn <3
kasiaslonko5
kasiaslonko5
2025-03-01
I remember when I bought this 12 inch from the Wiz on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx, where I got most of my Rap Records. I was ten, but I used to trek across the bridge from Harlem.
daw201911
daw201911
2025-03-01
What a song !