- 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.
- Has ten grandchildren.
- Niece of Donna Ward.
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