Jazz Rap

Jazz rap is a genre that combines the improvisational spirit of jazz with the lyrical dexterity of hip hop. Characterized by its laid-back, atmospheric soundscapes and intricate lyricism, jazz rap often features live instrumentation, such as saxophones, trumpets, and pianos, blended with hip hop beats and samples. Emerging in the late 1980s and peaking in popularity in the early 1990s, jazz rap was a key component of the Native Tongues Posse movement, which emphasized positivity, social awareness, and musical experimentation. As a genre, jazz rap drew upon the rich cultural heritage of African American music, incorporating elements of soul, funk, and bebop to create a unique sonic tapestry. Its impact was significant, influencing a new generation of hip hop artists and paving the way for future fusions of jazz and electronic music.

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A-F-R-O
AK420
Akeem Ali
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Anti Lilly
Apollo Brown
Aspect Juni
Awon
Aydoe Soul
Birocratic
Blu
Boldy James
Bootie Brown
Brandon Nembhard
Brock Berrigan
CJ Fly
Cidtronyck
Confidence
D Smoke
DESH
DJ Access
DJ Fatte
DJ Grumble
DJ Premier
DJ Shocca
Danielle Swagger
Dave East
David Lyttle
Def
Detsl aka Le Truk
Diverse
Dkg Kie
Earl
FANTØM
Farnell Newton
Figub Brazlevic
Flitz&Suppe
Frizzy P & Mr Cole
Funky DL
Gas Lab
Gus One
Headnodic
Imaginary Friend
Insight
Inspectah Deck
Isaiah Hull
Ivan Ave
JAY MALAKHI
JBilla
Jericho Jackson
John Robinson
Kameelah Waheed
Kassa Overall
Konfig
Kota the Friend
Lateef The Truthspeaker
LeRoyce
Lou Phelps
Loyle Carner
Madlib
Magro
Manu Cort
Masta Killa
Mastafive
Mc Don King
Mick Jenkins
Mikee Mykanic
Nas
Oswin Benjamin
Oxmo Puccino
Paradox
Parallel Thought
Presto
Rakim
Rato
Scylla
Shin-Ski
Slaughterhouse
Slim S.O.U.L
Slug
Slum Village
Sphere of Hip-Hop
Substantial
The Alchemist
The Pharcyde
Tim Gent
Us3
VS Mosquito
Verbz
Vic Deal
Vuyo
Westside Gunn
Willis
Young Zee
Yugen Blakrok
Zion Garcia
Zuyeh
jaythehomie
Łona
梅田サイファー
J. Cole
The Notorious B.I.G.
MF DOOM
Nas
The Alchemist
Westside Gunn
Aaron May
pumapjl
A Tribe Called Quest
Madlib
Loyle Carner
Nujabes
DJ Premier
Action Bronson
Gang Starr
Boldy James
DESH
De La Soul
BEGE
Bootie Brown
The Pharcyde
Rakim
Kota the Friend
Paktofonika
Dave East
Mick Jenkins
Marlon Craft
Terrace Martin
Styles Of Beyond
ENNY
Shing02
O.S.T.R.
Black Thought
Inspectah Deck
Souls Of Mischief
MC Solaar
Scylla
FloFilz
Oxmo Puccino
Slum Village
Guru
Pete Rock
Masta Killa
Shurik'n
Digable Planets
Mr. Käfer
Gordo del Funk
Malik Dalasi
Count Bass D
Novel 729
D Smoke
Oddisee
SoulChef
Hodgy
Cidtronyck
La Caution
Bluestaeb
Kojey Radical
Dilla
Chill Bump
Jazz Liberatorz
CJ Fly
Apollo Brown
Damu The Fudgemunk
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
Blu
Flitz&Suppe
J-Live
InI
Navy Blue
Us3
Sticks
Hemp Gru
Eldo
Phoniks
Shin-Ski
Ours Samplus
J. Ivy
Ben Beal
Phunk'ill
梅田サイファー
King I Divine
Twit One
Substantial
Athletic Progression
Bary
Blackalicious
Gas Lab
DJ Grumble
Harry Mack
Day$okee
Summers Sons
Koralle
Brock Berrigan
SugLawd Familiar
Shuko
BiD
Camp Lo
People Under The Stairs
Suff Daddy