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Salt-N-Pepa

hip-hop · 1987–1994

Salt-N-Pepa
📷 David Burke · CC BY 2.0

Salt-N-Pepa is an American hip-hop girl group that emerged from the United States in 1985, featuring members Cheryl James, Sandra Denton, and DJ Spinderella. They infused the genre with a fresh, playful energy, delivering hits that combined catchy hooks and sharp lyrics. Their standout tracks like "Push It," "Shoop," and "Let the Rhythm Run" brought a new level of swagger and confidence to female rap, making them a memorable force in the music scene. With a style that blended funk and hip-hop, Salt-N-Pepa not only entertained but also paved the way for future female artists in a male-dominated industry, making their mark with every beat and rhyme.

The facts

  • Formed 1985
  • United States
  • hip-hop, girl group
  • On London Records
  • Members: Cheryl James, Sandra Denton, DJ Spinderella

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