Salt-n-Pepa

Salt-n-Pepa — pop artist from US.

Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, from Queens, rose to rap royalty as a pioneering duo in the golden age of hip-hop, earning the title of the First…

Genres

popdance pophip popr&b, funk & soulgirl grouphip-hop & raphip hoppop raprapqueens hip hophip-hop/raphip housegolden age hip hopold school hip hopcontemporary hip hop

Influential: 66.45% Fanbase: 52.81% Trending: 73.27%

As of: 2025-09-07

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Score: DMDB 66.45% | Fanbase 52.81% | Trending 73.27% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, from Queens, rose to rap royalty as a pioneering duo in the golden age of hip-hop, earning the title of the First Ladies of Hip-Hop. Their influential blend of fun fashion and femininity broke barriers and resonated with audiences, establishing them as relatable figures in the genre. Before their musical partnership, Salt and Pepa grew up in different New York City boroughs but found common ground through their mutual love for hip-hop, eventually forming their iconic group.

Under the guidance of Hurby “Luv Bug” Azor, Salt-N-Pepa, initially known as Super Nature, made waves with their debut single “The Showstopper,” which caught the attention of DJ and producer Marley Marl and led to the addition of DJ Spinderella to the group. Spinderella, a Brooklyn native and just 16 years old at the time, quickly became a celebrated figure in hip-hop as the trio solidified their place in music history.