Mickey & Sylvia were an American R&B duo active in the 1950s and 1960s, composed of Mickey Baker and Sylvia Robinson. Known for their distinctive blend of rock and roll, doo-wop, and blues, their music style was significant in shaping the sound of the early rock era. They are particularly remembered for their 1957 hit "Love Is Strange," which showcased their innovative call-and-response guitar work and playful vocal interplay. Sylvia Robinson went on to have a significant impact in the music industry as a solo artist, the founder of Sugar Hill Records, and a pioneer in the emergence of hip hop.