Jazz Hip Hop -

: Using compact, sophisticated chord movements (like vamps) and loose, unquantized piano or synth parts to mimic a live feel.

If you want to build a starter playlist, consider these influential tracks: Jazz Hip Hop

For producers and musicians, creating Jazz Hip Hop often involves: : Using compact, sophisticated chord movements (like vamps)

: Known for hits like "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)," they are a pillar of the soulful, jazz-heavy sound. : Using compact

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

Watch these tutorials and breakdowns to see how the genre's iconic sound is built from the ground up:

: Pushing or pulling the beat off the grid—specifically in the drums—to create a "swinging" or "lazy" groove typical of artists like J Dilla .