: Their album The Low End Theory is a definitive jazz rap record.
: Known for hits like "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)," they are a pillar of the soulful, jazz-heavy sound.
If you want to build a starter playlist, consider these influential tracks: Jazz Hip Hop
: A modern jazz group that frequently collaborates with hip hop artists like Ghostface Killah . Key Tracks to Start With
: Manipulating records by slowing them down, changing pitch, or extracting drum breaks. : Their album The Low End Theory is
by Herbie Hancock (heavily sampled by Us3 for "Cantaloop").
: Pushing or pulling the beat off the grid—specifically in the drums—to create a "swinging" or "lazy" groove typical of artists like J Dilla . Key Tracks to Start With : Manipulating records
This genre took shape when producers began sampling jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Donald Byrd, and Roy Ayers. While early pioneers like and De La Soul often layered drum loops over jazz samples, the genre has evolved to include live instrumentation and deep collaborations with jazz musicians. Essential Artists & Albums