Playlist: Beyond the Velvet Rope
The best way for me to get into the writing mindset is through music. I created a playlist in my iTunes library titled, of course, Club Babylon. I listened to these songs repeatedly while I was writing certain scenes. You’ll even notice several of these songs mentioned in the book. Additionally, certain characters demanded their own songs (i.e. Elliot). That being said, here is the Beyond the Velvet Rope playlist. Hope you enjoy it.
1. “I’m In Miami Bitch” — LMFAO
2. “Promise” — Ciara
3. “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You)” — Enrique Iglesias Feat. Ludacris & DJ Frank E
4. “Bed” — J. Holiday
5. “Swagga Like Us (Feat. Kanye West & Lil Wayne)” — Jay-Z & T.I.
6. “FutureSex / LoveSound” — Justin Timberlake
7. “Sleazy” — Ke$ha
8. “Bad Romance” — Lady GaGa
9. “Radar” — Britney Spears
10. “Party Rock Anthem” — LMFAO
11. “Electric Feel” — MGMT
12. “Got Your Number (Feat. Space Cowboy)” — Nadia Oh
13. “Shake That Shit” — Snoop Dogg & Tiffany Foxx
14. “Lion’s Roar” — Asher Roth
15. “If U Seek Amy” — Britney Spears
16. “Sensual Seduction” — Snoop Dogg
17. “Unusual You” — Britney Spears
18. “3” — Britney Spears
19. “Closer” — Nine Inch Nails
20. “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)” — Ne-Yo
21. “Lost Without You” — Robin Thicke
22. “Smooth Operator” — Sade
23. “Harlem Shake” — Baauer
24. “I Can’t Make You Love Me (Live)” — Adele
25. “No Diggity” — Chet Faker
26. “Breathe On Me” — Britney Spears
27. “Scream & Shout (Feat. Britney Spears)” — will.i.am
28. “Starships” — Nicki Minaj
29. “Getting’ Over You (Feat. Fergie & LMFAO)” — David Guetta & Chris Willis