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Robert Glasper sits in the jazz and hip-hop crossover lane, with a sound anchored in jazz, neo-soul, hip-hop crossover and a strong footprint across the United States market. Start with the profile context below, then use the recommendation cards to branch into artists who share overlapping fanbases and listening habits.

Robert Glasper was raised in Houston, Texas. His mother was his first and strongest musical influence. Mrs. Glasper not only played piano and sang gospel music in the family's church, she led a band that worked the city's jazz and blues club circuit as well. By the age of twelve, young Robert was playing piano in that church. "Gospel music is built on emotion and spirituality; you go to church and leave crying," he smiles. "It definitely just gave