Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I grew up in a musical household, you know one where music was playing ...

While the music world mourns Roy Ayers, the Godfather of Neo-Soul and a jazz-funk pioneer who died at age 84 on March 4, the hip-hop community will always remember him as one of its brightest ...

8 Essential Roy Ayers Songs Sampled By Hip-Hop & R&B Stars 8 Essential Roy Ayers Songs Sampled By Hip-Hop & R&B Stars #RoyAyers Roy Ayers, the towering jazz figure, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, at ...

Most people know legendary jazz artist Roy Ayers for his music. The Los Angeles-born jazz musician and composer’s music has been sampled over 1,000 times by hip-hop and R&B artists, including Common, ...