Roy Ayers is among the best-known, most-loved and respected jazz/R&B artists on the music-scene today. Known as the "Godfather of Neo-soul," Roy continues to bridge the gap between generations of music lovers. In the '60s he was an award-winning jazz vibraphonist, and transformed into a popular R&B band leader in the '70s/'80s. Today, the dynamic music man is an iconic figure still in great demand and whose music has been sampled by music industry heavyweights, including Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, 50 Cent, A Tribe Called Quest, Tupac, and Ice Cube. 

Roy is still working hard, and has released the funky new song called "It's A Better Way." It is our newest First Listen.  Check it out below and tell us what you think.

Roy Ayers - "It's a Better Way"