Jazz Hip Hop -

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

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 Jazz Hip Hop

: Using compact, sophisticated chord movements (like vamps) and loose, unquantized piano or synth parts to mimic a live feel. by Herbie Hancock (heavily sampled by Us3 for "Cantaloop")