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Amir Ali Said

Amir Ali Said is Managing Editor at BeatTips. A writer, actor, and filmmaker from New York (now based in Paris), Amir is also the Co-Founder of Superchamp Books and The Art of Sampling.
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BeatTips Certified: Nata – “Art Thou”

Amir Ali Said Jun 28, 2020 0
Nata just started rhyming two years ago, and she's already on a roll.  In 2018, the Franklin, New Jersey…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

Sample Flips: The Game – “Wouldn’t Get Far”

Amir Ali Said Oct 21, 2019 0
Although controversial for its lyrics, "Wouldn't Get Far" features a post College Dropout Kanye West and…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

Sample Flips: Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – “Landing”

Amir Ali Said Oct 20, 2019 0
Live in Concert produced a slew of Jazz-infused songs, but one stands above the rest. Wiz Khalifa and…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

Today’s Fun Hip Hop Is Good, But It Needs A Deeper Message (Sometimes)

Amir Ali Said Oct 18, 2019 0
Trap music, modern-day “R&B”, and drill music are cool. I listen to it. Whether I’m at a party, out…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

Sample Flips: Inspectah Deck ft. La the Darkman “Lovin You” (Prod. by True Master)

Amir Ali Said Sep 28, 2019 0
Inspectah Deck's Uncontrolled Substance (1999) was a defining moment in the Wu-Tang Clan Member's solo…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

Sample Flips: Max B & French Montana Ft. Dame Grease – “The New Wave” (Prod. by…

Amir Ali Said Feb 12, 2018 0
Coke Wave 2 highlight brings Harlem and the Bronx together. Max B and French Montana's relationship is…
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Sample Flips: Lil Kim – “Queen Bitch” (Prod. by Carlos Broady & Nashiem Myrick)

Amir Ali Said Dec 29, 2017 0
Kim's strong debut featured two famous singles and plenty of gems. Lil Kim's debut album Hard Core has…
BeatTips Hip Hop Archive

Sample Flips: Jay-Z – “Imaginary Players” (Prod. by Prestige)

Amir Ali Said Dec 8, 2017 0
Rediscovering a gem on In My Lifetime, Vol.1. After the release of 4:44 I had a newfound interest in…
Beatmaking

Check This: Trae Liryc – “Inferno”

Amir Ali Said Dec 5, 2017 0
Flatbush's resident female emcee shines on latest single. Hailing from Flatbush, Brooklyn, Trae Liryc…
BeatTips Certified Music

Check This: Kalonji Law$ feat. Blue Law$ – “You Know”

Amir Ali Said Dec 4, 2017 0
Kalonji Law$ releases new track ahead of Sped X EP. Kalonji Law$ continues to represent for Flatbush,…
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