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The Hip-Hop World Loved 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 neo-soul.

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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.

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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 ## essential songs from Ayers.

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The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It ‘Wonderful’

Unsurprisingly, the hip-hop community has already expressed a groundswell of gratitude and respect for Ayers and his artistry. Mary J. Blige posted “RIP Roy Ayers” on X, while Pete Rock ...

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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 ...

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