Jazz Hip - Hop

by Herbie Hancock (heavily sampled by Us3 for "Cantaloop").

: His Jazzmatazz series explicitly brought jazz musicians and rappers together. Jazz Hip Hop

Watch these tutorials and breakdowns to see how the genre's iconic sound is built from the ground up: by Herbie Hancock (heavily sampled by Us3 for "Cantaloop")

: Specifically his album Shades of Blue , where he was given access to the Blue Note Records archives to remix classic tracks. Jazz Hip Hop

: A modern jazz group that frequently collaborates with hip hop artists like Ghostface Killah . Key Tracks to Start With

: Known for hits like "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)," they are a pillar of the soulful, jazz-heavy sound.