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The music world is morning the loss of iconic Jazz musician Ramsey Lewis, who passed away today (Sept. 12) at the age of 87. The legendary Chicago pianist died peacefully in his home, as confirmed by the artist’s official Facebook page. Phillip Bailey of Earth, Wind, and Fire, who collaborated with Lewis on the 1974 hit, “Sun Goddess,” paid tribute on Instagram.
It is clear that Lewis has made a great impact on Jazz music, but you may not know that his work served as go-to samples in the realm of Hip-Hop as well. Take a look at how the work of the late Ramsey Lewis served as the blueprint for some Hip-Hop classics below!
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Remembering Ramsey Lewis: His Impact on Hip Hop Classics was originally published on hiphopnc.com
1. The Original: “The In Crowd”
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2. Sampled By: “The Out Crowd” by Us3
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3. The Original: “Dreams”
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4. Sampled By: “Electric Relaxation” by A Tribe Called Quest
Remembering Ramsey Lewis: His Impact on Hip Hop Classics was originally published on hiphopnc.com
5. The Original: “Collage”
Remembering Ramsey Lewis: His Impact on Hip Hop Classics was originally published on hiphopnc.com
6. Sampled By: “Make Your Mind Up” by Souls of Mischief
Remembering Ramsey Lewis: His Impact on Hip Hop Classics was originally published on hiphopnc.com
7. The Original: “If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don’t Wanna Be Right”
Remembering Ramsey Lewis: His Impact on Hip Hop Classics was originally published on hiphopnc.com
8. Sampled By: “Fu-Gee-La” by The Fugees
Remembering Ramsey Lewis: His Impact on Hip Hop Classics was originally published on hiphopnc.com
9. The Original: “Sun Goddess” (with Earth, Wind, and Fire)
Remembering Ramsey Lewis: His Impact on Hip Hop Classics was originally published on hiphopnc.com
10. Sampled By: “Hope I Don’t Go Back” by E-40
Remembering Ramsey Lewis: His Impact on Hip Hop Classics was originally published on hiphopnc.com
