A deep dive into the art of sampling, this compilation brings together the original jazz recordings that inspired some of hip‑hop’s most iconic tracks. Curated as a journey through the roots of legendary beats, it highlights the musical dialogue between two groundbreaking genres — showcasing how classic jazz melodies, rhythms and moods became the backbone of golden‑era hip‑hop production.

Track Listing

Donald Byrd – Cristo Redentor (sampled in Action Bronson – “Hookers At The Point”) Clifford Brown – Yesterdays (sampled in KRS‑One – “MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know”) Stan Getz & Luiz Bonfá – Saudade Vem Correndo (sampled in The Pharcyde – “Runnin’”) Howard Roberts – Dirty Old Bossa Nova (sampled in A Tribe Called Quest – “The Jam”) Cal Tjader – Mood For Milt (sampled in De La Soul – “Watch Out”) Six Boys In Trouble – Zum, Zum (sampled in Madlib – “Duumbiyay”) Miles Davis & Milt Jackson – Dr. Jackle (sampled in Blu – “Melo”) Duke Ellington & John Coltrane – In A Sentimental Mood (sampled in Mac Miller – “Diablo”) Thelonious Monk – Black And Tan Fantasy (sampled in Wu‑Tang Clan – “Shame On A Nigga”) Ahmad Jamal – Beautiful Love (sampled in Anderson .Paak – “Room In Here”)