Sylvia Robinson Professions : Singer Born : March 6, 1936 Died : September 29, 2011 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by Sylvia Robinson I just wanted to say things that women wanted to say, but were afraid to. Sylvia Robinson women-want wanted It started back in '79, My whole darn future was on the line. I created a brand new sensation Through my mind and the whole darn nation. Sylvia Robinson rap hip-hop mind Some people think you are strong when you hold on. Others think it is when you let go. Sylvia Robinson strong letting-go thinking Some think it's holding on that makes one strong sometimes it's letting go. Sylvia Robinson I never liked to copy things that are out there. I always like to come up with something new, something different. Sylvia Robinson copy new never always I saw this DJ playing music and saying things to the kids. They would answer him back, and I say, 'That's a great idea.' Sylvia Robinson dj saying great music As I was sitting there, the deejay was playing music and talking over the music, and the kids were going crazy. All of a sudden, something said to me, 'Put something like that on a record, and it will be the biggest thing.' I didn't even know you called it rap. Sylvia Robinson me you music crazy Similar Authors Bert McCracken singer Betty Carter singer Bing Crosby singer Brian Fallon singer Brooke Allison singer Brook Benton singer All Authors
