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Some of the best sample flips you’ll ever hear.
Sample Flips: Casey Veggies – “Life$tyle” (Prod. by Cardiak)
Casey Veggies is a rapper from Los Angeles, California who started rhyming in high school. In 2008, he released his debut mixtape, Customized Greatly Vol 1. As a founding member of Odd Future, he was actually the first member to release a…
Sample Flips: Naughty By Nature – “Hot Potato” (Prod. by DJ Kay Gee)
Naughty By Nature is a hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey. The group is comprised of Treach, Vin Rock, and DJ Kay Gee. They're known for hits like "O.P.P." (1991), "Hip Hop Hooray" (1993), and "Feel Me Flow" (1995). Their third…
Sample Flips: Trina – “U & Me” (Prod. By Cool & Dre)
Trina is the most impactful female rapper from Miami. Her career started in 1997, when Trick Daddy featured her on his song "Nann Nigga." The following year, after "Nann Nigga" was released as the lead single for Trick Daddy's second…
Sample Flips: Inspectah Deck Ft. La The Darkman “Lovin You” (Prod. By True Master)
Inspectah Deck released his debut album, Uncontrolled Substance, in 1999. The album was originally supposed to be released in 1995, but two floods at RZA's home studio postponed the album indefinitely. RZA lost upwards of 500 beats…
Sample Flips: Amir Obè – “Jay Z, Kanye, Esco” (Prod. by NYLZ)
Amir Obè is a rapper, songwriter, and producer from Detroit, Michigan who has evolved in every phase of his career. In 2009, he started making music under the name Phreshy Duzit. During this time, he bounced between Brooklyn and Detroit,…
Sample Flips: Foxy Brown – “If I…” (Prod. by Trackmasters)
Foxy Brown was just 16 years old when she was discovered in 1994. She won a local talent show in Brooklyn and the infamous production duo, Trackmasters, were in attendance. Impressed by her talent, Trackmasters invited Brown to record a…
Sample Flips: Kool G Rap – “On the Run” (Prod. by Sir Jinx & Kool G Rap)
Kool G Rap's ability to tell intricate stories has always been impressive to me. Ever since I heard him on "The Symphony," and especially on "Road to the Riches," Kool G Rap has been a staple in my understanding of what it means to be an…
Sample Flips: Lil Kim – “Queen Bitch” (Prod. By Carlos Broady & Nashiem Myrick)
Lil Kim’s debut album, Hard Core has held up over time. Her debut was as strong in ’96 as it is today. While “Big Momma Thang” and “Crush On You” are often (and deservedly) referred to as album standouts, I think “Queen Bitch” is the real…
Sample Flips: A$AP Twelvyy – “Strapped” (Prod. by P On The Boards)
Since the inception of ASAP Mob, A$AP Twelvyy has always held his own. The first time I heard Twelvyy was on A$AP Rocky's song, "Trilla" (2011), which also featured A$AP Nast. From there, Twelvyy's impact within and outside of ASAP Mob…
Sample Flips: G-Unit – “Smile” (Prod. by No I.D.)
2003 was a big year for 50 Cent and G-Unit. In February, 50 Cent's debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin', was released and the album was a hit. Following the success of his debut album, 50 was given an opportunity (through Interscope) to…