Karizz - Intro (SFM 35.8) OUT NOW!

I'm looking for singers and rappers to work on my hip-hop producer album, influenced by jazz, trap, and boombap, but with a dark, sacred, and redeeming aesthetic.

Reliability, confidence in one's abilities, versatility, and above all artistic sensitivity are required to create a project that stands out for its quality and depth, not for its need to break into the mainstream.

If you think you fit these criteria and share my vision, please reply to this post or message me privately.

Thank you for your attention.

I’ve been digging into the story behind “Cantaloop,” and it’s honestly wild how this track became a bridge between generations.
A 1964 Herbie Hancock riff gets pulled into a 1993 hip-hop single, and suddenly Blue Note — a label many thought “museum-like” at the time — is back on MTV and the Billboard charts.

What fascinates me most is how the track works on two levels:

• as a hip-hop beat built on tight loops and minimalism
• and as a love letter to jazz phrasing, swing, and horn arrangements

It’s one of those rare songs where the sample didn’t replace the original spirit — it amplified it.

If you're into the history of jazz sampling or the crossover between boom bap and the Blue Note catalogue, I did a deep dive here (no pressure to read, just adding context):
➡️ https://slavetomusic.com/from-blue-note-to-boom-bap-the-story-of-cantaloop-and-the-jazz-that-never-died/

Curious how you all see Cantaloop:
Is it a gateway track for new listeners, or just a 90s one-off miracle?

Hi everyone, I’ve been searching for this track for years and can’t find it anywhere. • The song was called “Human”. • It was on YouTube about 7 years ago. • Very low views (maybe ~8,000). • No music video, just an audio-only upload with a red cover (another upload from the same artist had a grey cover with a few people chilling on it). • The chorus repeated something like: “I’m a human, I’m a human… I’m a human desire (or something close to that), ohhhhh…” • The artist had around 4 tracks total on the channel. Most had French titles, but the lyrics were in English rap. • Style was kind of like Jazz Liberatorz / Guru (Jazzmatazz) / Le Rat Luciano — jazzy, underground hip-hop vibe.

Does anyone remember this song or the artist? Even a mirror/reupload would help a lot.

Thanks!

🎷 Before Us3, there was NW1
In 1991, “The Band Played The Boogie” hit Ninja Tune and quietly changed jazz-rap history. This is the real story - and why Born 2 B chose a different path.

📚 Read here → http://www.born2bmusic.com/the-band-played-the-boogie-how-one-track-sparked-us3s-journey/

#Us3 #NinjaTune #JazzRapHistory #UKHipHop #Born2B #HipHopLegends #BlueNoteRecords #BoomBapJazz

Peace r/JazzHipHop fam 👋 — longtime fan of this sub, and I’m hyped to finally share something of my own.

I go by Born 2 B, an emcee/producer from South-East London who was part of the early Jazz-Hop wave — back when I worked on The Band Played The Boogie with NW1 (pre-Us3) under Ninja Tune. That collab helped lay the groundwork for Hand on the Torch and that whole Blue Note fusion vibe.

Now I’m back with my debut solo album: 🎷 Blue Notes, Beats & Rhymes 📀 Listen here → https://ukhiphopborn2b.bandcamp.com/album/blue-notes-beats-rhymes

It’s Jazz-Hop at the core — think dusty loops, live instrumentation, and MPC-style drums, but with 2025 awareness. I touch on everything from political injustice to personal memories, to smooth grooves and soulful storytelling.

🔥 Recommended tracks if you want a taste:

"U Don’t Know" – boom bap + protest energy

"Born 2 B’s Riddim" – jazz loops + bounce

"A Story To Tell" – cinematic, poetic narrative

"Can We Start Over" – smooth R&B/rare groove vibes

It’s Bandcamp-exclusive for now (digital, vinyl, cassette, CD). If you're into conscious rap with jazz textures and that real analogue soul, I’d love for you to check it out.

Appreciate the support — feedback, reposts, or just a listen means the world 🙏 Much love, – Born 2 B

https://youtube.com/shorts/nF0itG_Z-Qc?si=kCeNEdkpufcrf8z7

https://on.soundcloud.com/QQ2gunsHHvoamerWA

Trying to recreate the classic boombap feel with no samples, Any feedback welcomed!

https://soundcloud.com/sfm358/distant-shimmer-sfm

https://soundcloud.com/sfm358/spinning-sfm-jack-diggs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohPpf23LqGM

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enjoy!

Marlon Craft - Distance I love this chilled jazzy hip hop vibe and hoping to find suggestions of similar tracks.