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Source Material: The Edwards Generation – “You’re The One For Me”
The Edwards Generation was a band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that recorded in the '70s. The band was led by Chuck Edwards (a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was signed to Duke Records). In the early '70s, Edwards moved to San…
Source Material: Bobby Hutcherson – “Manzanita”
Bobby Hutcherson was a jazz vibraphone and marimba player from Los Angeles, California. Hutcherson started performing in the '50s, but he made his recording debut in the early '60s. In the '50s, Hutcherson performed with jazz artists,…
Sample Flips: Mos Def – “Hip Hop” (Prod. By Diamond D & Mos Def)
Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) is a rapper, songwriter, and actor from Brooklyn, New York who debuted in the '90s. At the beginning of his rap career, he formed two different teams. First, he formed the group UTD (Urban Thermo Dynamics) with his…
Source Material: Mel and Tim – “Backfield In Motion”
Mel and Tim were a soul duo from Holly Springs, Mississppi. The duo featured singers Mel Hardin and Tim McPherson. At the beginning of their career, they relocated twice. First, they went to St. Louis, Missouri. Then, they relocated to…
Sample Flips: Neek Bucks Ft. Stunna Gambino – “Voices”
Neek Bucks is a rapper from Harlem, New York who's been rhyming since the late 2010s. He started out with two strong mixtapes: El Barrio (2018) and El Barrio 2 (2019). Since then, he's risen quickly through the underground ranks in New…
Source Material: Hiro Yanagida – “Crystal Ship”
Hiro Yanagida is a Japanese composer and keyboardist who recorded in the '60s and the '70s. Yanagida was an underground artist in Japan, but a lot of his music has enjoyed a new life through the internet. His sound featured a blend of…
Sample Flips: Ice-T – “You Played Yourself” (Prod. By Afrika Islam)
Ice-T is a rapper, actor, and producer from Los Angeles, California who rose to prominence in the '80s and the '90s. In the '80s, after a career in the streets, Ice-T decided to pursue a music career. Initially, he performed as a DJ…
Source Material: Prince Phillip Mitchell – “Star In The Ghetto”
Prince Phillip Mitchell is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Louisville, Kentucky. His career spanned over three decades. In the '60s, he bounced between four different groups: The Checkmates, The Cash Registers, The Moonlighters,…
Source Material: The Floaters – “Float On”
The Floaters were a soul group from Detroit, Michigan who recorded in the '70s and the '80s. The group featured five members: James Mitchell, Paul Mitchell, Larry Cunningham, Charles Clark, and Ralph Mitchell. In 1977, they released…
Sample Flips: Big Daddy Kane – “Ain’t No Half-Steppin'” (Prod. By Marley Marl)
Big Daddy Kane is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York who is one of the most influential artists in hip hop history. In the '80s, he started his career as a member of The Juice Crew All Stars. The Juice Crew All Stars was a hip hop crew that…