The Urban Sophisticates
The Urban Sophisticates are a hip-hop group from Greensboro, North Carolina formed in 2002. The group consists of 7 members: Benton James - MC, Aaron James - Vocals, Jeremy Denman - Trumpet, Sal Mascali - Trombone, Ryan Kee - Bass, Romondo Jessup - Drums, Darion Alexander - Bass. They are notable for their use of live instruments,[1] particularly their horn section[2] They have described their sound as "post bling neo funk hip hop for ya soul."[3]
History[]
The group formed in 2002 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Upon their inception as a group, they began playing at local venues around Greensboro and Chapel Hill. In 2003, they released their debut, self-titled album independently. It was followed by The Coward's Anthem in 2005.
Independent Music World Series[]
In 2006, they won the Southeast Disc Makers Independent Music World Series and "took home their share of $250,000 in prizes, including recording gear, instruments, CD manufacturing services, and more."[4]
Discography[]
Urban Sophisticates (2002)
The Coward's Anthem (2005)
- 1.Coward's Anthem
- 2.We Can Watch it All
- 3.Run
- 4.Chapel Hill
- 5.Khaos Mathematics
- 6.It's About Time
- 7.Breakups
- 8.I'm Feelin it
- 9.Fake Gun Hands
- 10.To the Top
- 11.Soul Crime
- 12.Testify
- 13.Legend
- 14.The Waiting Room
Live from the Pour House (2007)
Classic Material (2009)
References[]
- ^ Griffith, Spencer (October 1, 2008), "The Urban Sophisticates' Classic Material," Indy Week. Retrieved October 18, 2017
- ^ VMP
- ^ carolinian online
- ^ MTVu
External links[]
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- American hip hop groups
- Musical groups from North Carolina