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Sample Flips: AZ – “Your World Don’t Stop” (Prod. By Spunk Bigga)
AZ is a rapper from Brooklyn, NY who enjoyed a solid run in the '90s. Originally born in Bedstuy, Brooklyn, AZ grew up in East New York, Brooklyn. He started rhyming when he was a teenager, and he befriended a young Nas in the early '90s.…
Source Material: Rusty Bryant – “Zoo Boogaloo”
Rusty Bryant was a jazz tenor and alto saxophonist from Huntington, West Virginia. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and he later became a staple on the local jazz circuit. In 1951, after working as a sideman with jazz musicians Tiny Grimes…
Source Material: Clarence Reid – “Nobody But You Babe”
Clarence Reid, (a.k.a. Blowfly), was a soul singer and songwriter from Cochran, Georgia. At around 12, he moved to West Palm Beach, Florida. He went to high school in Miami, and some time after, he began his musical journey. In the early…
Sample Flips: Beanie Sigel – “Nothing Like It” (Prod. By Kanye West)
Beanie Sigel is a rapper from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He started his career as a battle rapper in Philly. His ascension through the battle ranks of Philly led to a deal with Roc-A-Fella Records in 1998. Sigel quickly became a…
Source Material: Ricky Allen – “Cut You A-Loose”
Ricky Allen was a blues singer from Nashville, Tennessee. He started singing in church choirs throughout Nashville before he moved to Chicago in 1958. In Chicago, he transitioned into the Blues scene. In 1961, he released his debut…
Sample Flips: MC Lyte – “10% Dis” (Prod. By Audio Two)
MC Lyte is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York who started her career in the '80s. In 1982, at 12 years old, she wrote her first rhyme. In 1984, at 14 years old, she recorded it; however, "I Cram to Understand You (Sam)" wasn't released…
Source Material: J.J. Barnes – “Baby Please Come Back Home”
J. J. Barnes is a singer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. In the early '60s, he released a number of singles on different labels. There were two singles that put him on a solid path to success, "Just One More Time," released in…
Source Material: Nolan Porter – “If I Could Only Be Sure”
Nolan Porter was a singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California who released a few albums and singles in the early '70s. In 1970, he released his debut album, No Apologies. The following year, he released two singles, "I Love What…
Sample Flips: Fat Joe – “Flow Joe” (Prod. By Diamond D)
Fat Joe is a rapper from Bronx, NY who has enjoyed an extensive career since the early '90s. He started his career as Fat Joe da Gangsta, and he was an original member of the rap group D.I.T.C. In 1993, he released his debut album,…
Source Material: Willie Henderson and The Soul Explosions – “Soulful Football”
Willie Henderson is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Pensacola, Florida. As a child, he moved to Chicago with his family, and in his 20s, he started playing the baritone saxophone. At the beginning of his career, he worked with…