Roberta Flack passed on 2/24. The legendary vocalist and pianist was sampled by several Hip-Hop artists throughout her illustrious career which spanned 5 decades. Here are 5 essential samples from the Black Mountain North Carolina legend. Rest In Peace Roberta Cleopatra Flack.

1. Be Real Black for Me (1972)

This classic duet with her frequent collaborator, the late great Donny Hathaway appeared on their 1972 collaborative project, Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway. The piano heavy track has been sampled by Scarface for "On My Block" (2002), 1996's "World Famous" by M.O.P., "Chop It Up" by Cam'ron, and many more.

2. This Side Of Forever (1983)

From the Sudden Impact movie soundtrack, this gem has been sampled by DJ Premier for AZ's 200 track, "The Format", "Scared Now" by The Game, Defari's "Barwork", "Living Right" by B.G., and many more.

3. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (1969)

From her 1969 debut album, First Take, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" has been sampled by the Wu-Tang Clan for 2014's "Felt", interpolated on 2003's "Who Got Gunz" by Gang Starr, and even X rated rapper Blow Fly in 1975.

4. Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye (1969)

Another piano heavy classic from, First Take, sampled in Lil Kim's 1996 banger, "Queen Bitch", and 2022's "Seen A Lot" by Dave East, Buda & Grandz, and DJ Drama.

5. Born To Love (1983)

A duet with the great Peabo Bryson, sampled for Nas' "Second Childhood" , "3rd Childhood Boogie", by 9th Wonder, and 9th's vocal version - Big Remo's "Handle My Biz".