The Flip Squad

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Flip Squad
Also known asFlip Squad Allstars
Origin New York City, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Years active1995–1998
Labels MCA, Strapped
Past members Funkmaster Flex
Big Kap
Biz Markie
Mister Cee
DJ Enuff
Cipha Sounds
Frankie Cutlass
DJ Riz
Mark Ronson
DJ Doo Wop

In 1995, The Flip Squad was formed as a group of the New York City hip-hop DJs. Curated by Funkmaster Flex, the group was originally a duo consisting of producers Big Kap and Bootleg. An extended roster was introduced in 1998 and billed as the Flip Squad Allstars, which included Funkmaster Flex, Biz Markie, DJ Enuff, Mister Cee, Cipha Sounds, Frankie Cutlass, DJ Riz, "BounceMasta" DJ Doo Wop and Mark Ronson. The group released an album titled The Flip Squad All-Star DJs on MCA in November 1998. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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