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first and foremost. He famously admitted, "I don’t even wanna do this [singing], I wanna be a rapper," while recording the early tracks that would eventually define his soulful sound. The Sonic Atmosphere

: A fan favorite that showcases Dwele's smooth, seasoned vocals. Dwele- Rize full album 32

In the landscape of early 2000s Neo-Soul, Dwele (Andwele Gardner) occupied a unique space. He wasn't as bohemian as Bilal, nor as polished and pop-accessible as Musiq Soulchild. Instead, Dwele was the "producer's rapper"—a multi-instrumentalist who blended the sonic crispness of J Dilla with the sultry, jazz-chord-heavy romanticism of Stevie Wonder. first and foremost