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This is a rare one for fans of The Roots. This a remake of Bobby Hutcherson's "Montara". From the Blue Note compilation "The New Groove: The Blue Note Remix Project, Vol. 1".

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Way before the acting career and make-up ads, Quenn Latifa was killing it in the hip-hop world. The horns on this track are what makes it.

You can never go wrong with dope MCs and a Donald Byrd sample.

Who's got the jazz? They do. Sampling Lucky Thompson's "Green Dolphin Street". From the classic album "The Low End Theory".

Classic Hip-Hop from Main Source. Sampling Lou Donaldson's "Pot Belly". From thier 1991 album "Breaking Atoms"

Straight outa Jersey! First track off of YZ's first album, "Sons of the Father". (1990)

Guru giving a breakdown of the meaning of Hip-Hop over Jazz beats. From the 1995 album "Jazzmatazz Vol. II".

KMD!!! MF Doom's first crew! Still remeber the feeling the first time I heard this tune. Sampling O.C. Smith's "On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)". From their album "Mr. Hood". Jeep Music.

Such a great tune. Staten Island Hip-Hop! Sampling Blue Mitchell's "Good Humour Man".

Hip-Hop + Blood, Sweat & Tears. Now that's fusion. Form their 1988 release "The Cactus Album".

One the first Hip-Hop groups to work with a live band. Classic! From their 1988 album " In Full Gear"

No introduction needed. Zappa setting the record straight. From his 1979 album 'Joe's Garage'.

Don't fall for that 52 fake-out! Lady Alma and Dego collaborate as Silhouette Brown on the 2010 album 'Two'.

Say What? Josh Wink doing loungy Drum and Bass! And just when you thought you knew him. Happy Birthday bro! (1996)

It's the beat! Featuring Jack Kerouack. From their 1994 album 'United Future Organization'.

Something to get you moving in this nice weather. From their 1995 album '100° And Rising'.

Also known as 'Shark Attack Theme', from the movie 'The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou'. From his1973 release 'Innerr Space'.

80 degrees in Philly today! Mmmm Hmm. From his 2010 album 'Cosmogramma'.

Brazilian electro/funk. From their 1980 release 'Outubro'.

The ridiculous trio bringing that Samba Doido (crazy samba)! From their 1975 debut album 'Azimuth'.

This is one of the hardest working bands on the planet! Since forming in 1972, this brazilian band has dropped 27 albums and counting. Just imaging how hard it is to come of song titles for each song. From their 2008 release 'Butterfly'.

The ultra smooth Mr. Smith withe the space funk.

This man has got jokes.  It seems like we've been living in the 80's again for the past decade. This song actually sounds like something Prince would have done. From his 2009 album 'He Was King'.

Late night lounge music. It's all in the composition. I feel like sippin' on some cognac. From his album 'Can't Hold Back'.

Classic Philly Hip-Hop! Maxx from Black Landlord representing! From their album 'Tricks Of The Shade'. (1992)