Savvy Soiree Playlist: The Urban Sophisticate


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