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Sample Flips: G Herbo – “Fight Or Flight” (Prod. By Brian Miller)
G Herbo (formerly Lil Herb) is a rapper from Chicago, Illinois who has been rapping since 2012. That year, alongside close friend and fellow Chicago native, Lil Bibby, they released "Kill Shit." The success of "Kill Shit" led to an…
Source Material: Don Bryant – “Can I Change My Mind”
Don Bryant is a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. In 1969, he released his debut album, Precious Soul, on Hi Records. The album featured songs like "Try Me," "Funky Broadway," and "Can I Change My Mind." …
Source Material: Robert Knight – “Everlasting Love”
Robert Knight was a singer from Franklin, Tennessee who released a handful of singles in the '60s and '70s. In 1967, he released his first single, "Everlasting Love," on Rising Sons, a label owned by singer/songwriters Buzz Cason and Mac…
Sample Flips: Special Ed – “I Got It Made” (Prod. By Howie Tee)
Special Ed is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York who rose to prominence in the early '90s. He was raised in Flatbush before he moved to Canarsie, and he always represented Brooklyn in his music. In 1989, he released his debut album,…
Source Material: Smoked Sugar – “Keeping Up My Front”
Smoked Sugar was a soul group from Los Angeles, California who enjoyed a short-lived career in the late '70s. Jimmy Conwell (aka James Conwell, aka Richard Temple) was a singer-songwriter based in LA and the lead singer for Smoked Sugar. …
Sample Flips: Cyhi the Prynce – “Coretta” (Prod. By TEC Beatz and Jeff Leahr)
Cyhi the Prynce is a rapper and songwriter from Stone Mountain, Georgia. He's known for his contributions as a songwriter and a rapper, but his individual catalog is underrated. In 2010, Cyhi released his debut mixtape, Royal Flush. …
Source Material: Mighty Ryeders – “Evil Vibrations”
Mighty Ryeders were a funk group based in Florida that was formed in 1977. In 1978, the group released their one and only album, Help Us Spread The Message. The album included a range of sounds from funk to soul to jazz. It featured…
Source Material: Bruce Fisher – “In My Life”
Bruce Fisher is a singer-songwriter who was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Chicago, Illinois. In the early '70s, he relocated to Los Angeles and began his music career. As a songwriter, he co-wrote "Will It Go Around In Circles"…
Sample Flips: Royal Flush Ft. Noreaga – “Iced Down Medallions” (Prod. By Ez Elpee)
Royal Flush is a rapper from Flushing, Queens who grew to prominence in the late '90s. In 1997, he released his debut album, Ghetto Millionaire. The album featured two singles, "Worldwide" and "Iced Down Medallions." Produced by EZ…
Source Material: The Cytations – “Suddenly”
The Cytations were a soul group from Washington, D.C. who released two singles in the late '60s. Their debut single, "Hey Mr. Love"/"Two For The Road," was released on Solid Soul Records in 1966. Their second single, "Darling You…