If you've ever attended one of my cocktail parties, you know that ambiance is as equally important to me as the right food and an interesting mix of guests. One of the essential elements in creating great ambiance is music. Good music. I'm a member of what I like to call the "Renaissance Generation", meaning, I appreciate Mos Def just as much as I appreciate Miles Davis. So, when it comes to entertaining, the playlist that resonates with me the most is what I classify as the Urban Sophisticate.
My Urban Sophisticate playlist consists of pure neo-soul and down-tempo hip hop vibes that will stand out, however not overpower mingling and conversation. Heavily influenced by jazz and soul classics, these artists truly represent the sophisticated side of the hip hop generation and prove that you can entertain in style and stay true to your personality!
Core Artists:
Erykah Badu
John Legend
Foreign Exchange
Raheem Devaughn
A Tribe Called Quest
Dwele
Talib Kweli
Lauryn Hill
Janelle Monae
Van Hunt
Goapele
Bilal
Floetry
Raphael Saadiq
Meshell Ndegeocello
My Urban Sophisticate Picks
Subject
Dwele
Say How I Feel
Rhian Benson
What They Do
The Roots
Come Around
Foreign Exchange
Spanish Joint
D’Angelo
Vibes and Stuff
A Tribe Called Quest
Come Close
Common
Get to Know Ya
Maxwell
Au Natural
Sweetback feat. Bahamadia
