The Urban Sophisticates
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The Urban Sophisticates are a live 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. One of their biggest claims to fame within the hip hop world is their horns section; according to blogger Judge Mental, "The horns are their signature, and give them a really funky sound."VMP They have described their sound as "post bling neo funk hip hop for ya soul."carolinian online Their energy fueled and original sound are a good sign for the hip hop world, and even better sign for the vitality that particular genre embodies.
In 2003, they released their debut, self-titled album independently.
In 2005, the released their sophomore effort, entitled The Coward's Anthem.
World Series. As a result of which, they "took home their share of $250,000 in prizes, including recording gear, instruments, CD manufacturing
services, and more." About the contest, Benton James, MC and frontman stated, "
"I couldn't be more thankful and excited that we won the Southeast showcase. It was a great honor to even participate in this event and the industry contacts we made will definitely take us to a higher level. The prizes are such a blessing that we would like to thank Disc Makers, Billboard and Taxi."MTVu
affiliate Nicolay. The album is highly anticipated by Urban fans, and due to the notability of the collaborators, it could place the band in more of a spotlight than they have previously enjoyed.
The Coward's Anthem (2005)
Live from the Pour House (2007)
Classic Material
(2009)
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
group from Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the third-largest city by population in North Carolina and the largest city in Guilford County and the surrounding Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. According to the 2010 U.S...
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. One of their biggest claims to fame within the hip hop world is their horns section; according to blogger Judge Mental, "The horns are their signature, and give them a really funky sound."VMP They have described their sound as "post bling neo funk hip hop for ya soul."carolinian online Their energy fueled and original sound are a good sign for the hip hop world, and even better sign for the vitality that particular genre embodies.
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.
In 2005, the released their sophomore effort, entitled The Coward's Anthem.
Independent Music World Series
In 2006, they won the Southeast Disc Makers Independent MusicIndie (music)
In music, independent music, often shortened to indie music or "indie" is a term used to describe independence from major commercial record labels or their subsidiaries, and an autonomous, Do-It-Yourself approach to recording and publishing....
World Series. As a result of which, they "took home their share of $250,000 in prizes, including recording gear, instruments, CD manufacturing
CD manufacturing
Compact disc manufacturing is the process by which commercial compact discs are replicated in mass quantities using a master version created from a source recording. This may be either in audio form or data form...
services, and more." About the contest, Benton James, MC and frontman stated, "
"I couldn't be more thankful and excited that we won the Southeast showcase. It was a great honor to even participate in this event and the industry contacts we made will definitely take us to a higher level. The prizes are such a blessing that we would like to thank Disc Makers, Billboard and Taxi."MTVu
Upcoming album
Their upcoming album, which is currently being recorded as of May 12, 2008, features some notable collaborations, including Justice LeagueJustice League
The Justice League, also called the Justice League of America or JLA, is a fictional superhero team that appears in comic books published by DC Comics....
affiliate Nicolay. The album is highly anticipated by Urban fans, and due to the notability of the collaborators, it could place the band in more of a spotlight than they have previously enjoyed.
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
Classic Material
"Classic Material" was the last single from Leaders of the New School second album, T.I.M.E. , where a group announced their break up after their hit single song....
(2009)