Discovered by Wynton Marsalis, Hargrove made his solo debut in 1990 on Novus/RCA; he made his Verve Records debut in 1994 and had recorded eight albums for the venerable label, including 2006's double release, Distractions featuring the contemporary funk/jazz sounds of the RH Factor, and Nothing Serious, featuring straight ahead jazz by the Roy Hargrove Quintet with special guest Slide Hampton. Roy has collaborated recorded and collaborated with wide range of musicians, from Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, and Michael Brecker, to Diana Ross, Diana Krall, and Kenny Rankin; from John Mayer,  D'Angelo, and Erykah Badu, to Common and Gilles Peterson.