# @okayplayer on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C_vsBDlxz3Y
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/23055507-okayplayer-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-09-10T17:32:14.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Okayplayer. (@okayplayer) — https://gondola.cc/okayplayer

## Caption

The iconic musician #RoyAyers is celebrating his 84th birthday today. In honor of his day, we’re taking a look at the longevity of his legacy through samples.🎈💿

Although his own sound can be labeled as a blend between acid jazz and soul, Roy Ayers has been affectionately described as the “Godfather of Neo Soul.” His sound can be heard as a thread that weaves generations together from R&B to Hip-Hop. With well over 900 samples, Roy is one of the top artists to be sampled within Hip-Hop. 

Roy Ayers Ubiquity - “Everybody Loves The Sunshine”
Mary J. Blige - “My Life”
Roy Ayers - “Ooh”
Tyler, the Creator - “Pothole”
Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson - “Step Into Our Life”
Capone-N-Noreaga - “Capone Bone
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - “Running Away”
A Tribe Called Quest - “Description of a Fool”

There are far too many great examples of Roy’s work influencing later generations, so we want to know what some of your favorite samples are? 👇🏽

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