Roy Ayers, Hip-Hop and Everybody Loves the Sunshine

8 Essential Roy Ayers Songs Sampled By Hip-Hop & R&B Stars #RoyAyers
Roy Ayers, the towering jazz figure, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, at 84. Hip-Hop Wired has put together eight essential songs from Ayers.
The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It ‘Wonderful'
Roy Ayers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence
Roy Ayers, Jazz-Funk Musician Behind ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ Dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the jazz-funk vibraphonist known for the album Everybody Loves the Sunshine which has been sampled countless times since it was released, has died. He was 84. Ayers died Tuesday in New York after a long illness, his family announced in a statement, describing him as “highly influential and sought after as a music collaborator.”
Roy Ayers, musician known for hit song 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine,' dies at 84 in New York
Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist, composer and producer known for hit songs like "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," has died at 84, according to his family.
Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ Musician and ‘Coffy’ Composer, Dies at 84
Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist known for his hit 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine,' has died. He was 84.
Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” that has been sampled by such R&B and rap heavyweights as Mary J.
Roy Ayers, ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ Jazz Legend, Dead At 84
Roy Ayers' music has been sampled countless times by artists including Mary J. Blige, Common, and Tyler, The Creator.
Roy Ayers, legendary musician behind hit song ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine,’ dies at 84
The legendary American vibraphonist, composer and pioneer of jazz-funk died Tuesday, his family said. He was 84.
Everybody Loves This Roy Ayers Hit: 21 Songs That Sample ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine'
From Mary J. Blige's "My Life" to Naughty by Nature's "Sunshine," here are 21 hip-hop and R&B songs that have sampled the 1976 Roy Ayers Ubiquity classic.
Everybody Loves the Sunshine: Honoring the Legacy of Musical Legend Roy Ayers
Honoring the Legacy of Musical Legend Roy Ayers
Music Industry Reacts to Roy Ayers' Death at 84
Musicians have been paying tribute to the "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" icon, whose influence has shaped R&B, hip-hop and ...
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An Outpouring of Tributes from Music Icons Continue Following Roy Ayers’ Death
Legendary jazz-funk pioneer Roy Ayers dies at 84, leaving a lasting impact on music with his groundbreaking fusion of jazz, ...
Everybody vibed with Roy Ayers
The recordings of vibraphonist Roy Ayers are part of the foundation of contemporary R&B and hip-hop; Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and ...
Roy Ayers, whose neo-soul songs shaped genre, dead at 84
Jazz-funk musician Roy Ayers died on Tuesday after a "long illness," his family announced in a statement shared to his social ...
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MUSIC MONDAY: “Running Away: The Essential Roy Ayers” Playlist (LISTEN)
In 1945, Lionel Hampton spotted a five year-old boogying so hard during his concert in Los Angeles, that the legendary the ...