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
Acco
Alcynoos
BLK CLD
Ben Beal
Birocratic
Bite Size Moments
Boldy James
Bootie Brown
CG Sax
CMJ
Chop Juggler
Chris Cross
Common
Conductor Williams
CrazyJaZz
DJ Grumble
DJ Mitsu The Beats
Danielle Swagger
De La Soul
Devaloop
Diverse
ENNY
Emapea
FloFilz
Foggieraw
Freddie Joachim
Funky DL
Funky Notes
Gas Lab
Godfather Don
Haiiro De Rossi
Half Blue
Harry Mack
Hopmax
I.N.I.
IGOR
Idepen
Jazz' Ed
Jazzbois
John Da Lemon
Jungle Brothers
KLIM
Karmawin
Kenichiro Nishihara
Kenny Segal
Keyness
Kind Puppy
Knucks
Koralle
L'Indécis
Lester Duval
Lex Amor
Ljones
Lowpoh
MC Solaar
Marcus D
Mauricesax
Mecca:83
Meron T
Mick Jenkins
Miles Carter
Millennium Jazz Music
Misnoma
Mono:Massive
Moody.
Mr. Käfer
MtZ
Nat Walker
Navy Blue
Nick Grant
Nitsua
O.S.T.R.
Oddisee
Otis Ubaka
Ours Samplus
Parental
Q-Tip
Rato
Shin-Ski
Shing02
Shuko
Sipho the Gift
Slim.
Slug
Soul Food Horns
Spective
Summers Sons
The Alchemist
The BREED
The Doppelgangaz
The Roots
Tim Gent
Twit One
Westside Gunn
Zmeyev
byJ.
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yungmerrin
J. Cole
The Notorious B.I.G.
MF DOOM
Chance the Rapper
De La Soul
The Alchemist
Freddie Gibbs
Aaron May
pumapjl
A Tribe Called Quest
Loyle Carner
Westside Gunn
Nujabes
Madlib
Gang Starr
DESH
Action Bronson
Bootie Brown
The Roots
Knucks
BEGE
The Pharcyde
Boldy James
Common
Rakim
Kota the Friend
Q-Tip
Paktofonika
Terrace Martin
Styles Of Beyond
Mick Jenkins
ALI
Robert Glasper
Inspectah Deck
Shing02
ENNY
Souls Of Mischief
Slum Village
Scylla
Guru
Kofi Stone
Dilated Peoples
Masta Killa
Zmeyev
Pete Rock
Digable Planets
Shurik'n
O.S.T.R.
Count Bass D
Malik Dalasi
Gordo del Funk
Novel 729
Alfa Mist
Dan The Automator
Cidtronyck
Mr. Käfer
SoulChef
D Smoke
Hodgy
FloFilz
MC Solaar
Kojey Radical
La Caution
Dilla
Chill Bump
Bluestaeb
CMJ
Navy Blue
Ours Samplus
Mauricesax
Jazz Liberatorz
CJ Fly
Substantial
Damu The Fudgemunk
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
Eldo
InI
Phoniks
Sticks
Us3
DJ Grumble
Dana Williams
Blu
Oddisee
L'Indécis
Emapea
J. Ivy
梅田サイファー
Soul Food Horns
yungmerrin
Conductor Williams
Phunk'ill
King I Divine
Blackalicious
Bary
Day$okee
Athletic Progression
BiD
Hemp Gru
Suff Daddy