Roy Ayers Project: Who is Roy Ayers? (Teaser)
We all know about Shaft, but here is another soundtrack by Isaac Hayes that be even better.
Check out the experimental sounds of Detroit native, Chicago resident Raj Mahal, our latest producer to submit to the Roy Ayers Project.
Erule is not a household name in hip hop, but this could be the best Hip Hop song that has ever been produced using a Roy Ayers sample.
We have definitely seen his work, but we may not know his name. If you like jazz, this is a name that you must know because his contributions to the genre are immeasurable.
What is known as the anthem amongst struggle and hardship, and also the most well known Roy Ayers sample, Mary J. Blige's "My Life" is a legendary recording.
Today marks the release of Columbia Nights first EP, Dawn | Dusk. Take a listen to what they have to say.
It seems like every week, we're touching a new part of the globe, and this week is no different as we give a shout out to JeriKo Jackson, from the land down under.
There are songs that we all identify with when it comes to our feelings about our mothers, but here is a list of unconventional songs that pay tribute to our mothers, both literally and indirectly. (Art by Said Ali Sowafy)
There are only a select few that have had a career that can parallel Roy Ayers, but this is one thing that sets him apart from all the rest.
While Roy Ayers was a heavy influence for many Hip Hop artists in the 90's, Smif n Wesson sampled more than just Roy Ayers' music.
Our first beat submission from Vancouver, BC is Jolin Ras, blessing us with his musical talents using Roy Ayers as his inspiration.
Eddie Russ is an unfamiliar name in many jazz circles, but his sound is definitely one that you should know.
Before Roy Ayers gave us his version of Stoned Soul Picnic, there was The 5th Dimension, who gave us a great hit song, and the Soul Train dancers to go with it.
This producer from England has a great rendition of Roy Ayers tribute to Martin Luther King entitled Holiday. Check out the smooth sounds of Yestoday
Early 90's group Trends of Culture were one of the many hip hop groups to sample the vibraphonist Roy Ayers.
Sampling from the world of cinema, Black Star adds another layer of social commentary via the understated brilliance of independent film, Chameleon Street.
Thanks to these producers, for the Beat Submission Compilation wouldn't have been the same without them.
The Final Comedown motion picture soundtrack was a much different sound for both Grant Green and Blue Note Records
Joe Henderson's debut album "Page One" exemplifies the sound of Blue Note jazz in the 1960's.
Check out DJ Spinna as he gives his insight on his favorite Dilla beat. Shout out to Wajeed for the excellent production.
