But the real idea of a beat flip starts with the DJ. In the early days of hip-hop ... biggest songs, “Nokia,” features a great beat flip.) So, of course, it’s a good time to make a list.

New York remains a huge hip-hop hub as newcomers make a name for themselves. In honor of hip-hop turning 50, here is a short list of classic songs that help serve as the sound of New York.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Hip-hop is a game of kings ... Built on a simple yet hypnotic beat, the song’s hook became a universal ...

Soulja Boy was never the most dignified rapper, but his songs will always have a special place in the hearts of 2000s kids.

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Xowié and Crimeapple ... p—y what I blame,” spits YG over a jazzy beat built by DJ Swish, Ya Boy N.O.I.S. & SmokeyBeatz.