Jazz Rap

Description

Jazz Rap is a fusion genre that combines the rhythmic and lyrical elements of hip-hop with the instrumental and improvisational aspects of jazz. It often features jazz samples, live instrumentation, and socially conscious lyrics.

History

Jazz Rap emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s as artists sought to blend the complex musicality of jazz with the burgeoning hip-hop culture. It was popularized by groups like A Tribe Called Quest and Gang Starr, who used jazz samples and themes to create a more sophisticated sound within the hip-hop genre.