Jazz Hip Hop -

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

: 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 . Jazz Hip Hop

If you want to build a starter playlist, consider these influential tracks: This genre took shape when producers began sampling

by Ronnie Foster (sampled for A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation"). If you want to build a starter playlist,

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

by Bob James (one of the most sampled songs in hip hop history). Making the Music