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Some of the best sample flips you’ll ever hear.
Sample Flips: The Diplomats – “I’m Ready” (Prod. By The Heatmakerz)
The Diplomats (aka Dipset) is a hip hop crew from Harlem, New York that formed in the late '90s. In 1997, the crew started with Cam'Ron, Jim Jones, and Freekey Zekey; Juelz Santana joined two years later. Then, The Diplomats took the…
Sample Flips: Erick Sermon – “Flippin’ Switches” (Prod. By Erick Sermon)
Erick Sermon is a rapper and a producer from the Bayshore section of Long Island, New York. He is one half of the legendary hip hop duo EPMD. Together with Parrish Smith, and featuring DJ Scratch, they rose to prominence in the late '80s…
Sample Flips: Big L – “Street Struck” (Prod. By Lord Finesse)
Big L was a rapper from Harlem, New York who rose to prominence in the '90s. He was known for freestyling, and he battled MC's throughout the city. He also founded two groups, Three The Hard Way and Children of the Corn. Children of the…
Sample Flips: Screwball – “Seen It All” (Prod. By DJ Premier)
Screwball is a hip hop group from Queensbridge, Queens. The group was comprised of Blaq Poet, Hostyle, KL, and Solo. They were one of the illest groups from Queensbridge, and they made their mark early. In 2000, Screwball released their…
Sample Flips: Freeway – “What We Do” Ft. Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel (Prod. by Just Blaze)
Freeway is a rapper from North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He's a member of State Property, and he was on Roc-A-Fella records in the early 2000s. In 2003, Freeway released his debut album, Philadelphia Freeway. "What We Do" Ft. Jay-Z and…
Sample Flips: Nikki D – “Lettin’ Off Steam” (Prod. By Sam Sever)
When it comes to women in hip hop from the 1980s, I've primarily listened to MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Roxanne Shante. When I discovered Nikki D, I couldn't believe I wasn't listening to her sooner. Nikki D is a rapper from Los Angeles,…
Sample Flips: Masta Ace – “Me And The Biz” (Prod. By Marley Marl)
Masta Ace is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York who started rhyming in the late '80s. Ace was a member of The Juice Crew All-Stars, a hip hop crew formed by producer Marley Marl that featured Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, and Roxanne Shante. …
Sample Flips: Cormega – “Fallen Soldiers” (Prod. By J-Love)
Cormega is a rapper from Queensbridge, Queens who has enjoyed a successful independent career. He befriended Nas and their rapport led to a friendship both in and out of music. In 1996, Cormega joined the short-lived rap group, The Firm,…
Sample Flips: Chill Rob G – “Let Me Show You” (Prod. By The 45 King)
Chill Rob G is a rapper from Jersey City, New Jersey who started rhyming in the '80s. He is an original member of Flavor Unit, a hip hop collective from the east coast that featured Queen Latifah, Lakim Shabazz, and The 45 King. In 1987,…
Sample Flips: Ghostface Killah Ft. Raekwon & Cappadonna – “Daytona 500” (Prod. By RZA))
Ghostace Killah is one of the lead members of Wu-Tang Clan (the legendary hip hop group from Staten Island, New York). In 1993, Wu Tang released their debut album, Enter the Wu Tang (36 Chambers). It was an impactful debut; by 1995, the…