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Soul Cynic

Are The Lights On? When Did Everybody Get So Dark?

When I say "dark," I'm not referring to the not-so-friendly debate at the center of "Good And Bad Hair." What I'm referring to is popular music's infatuation with emo-goth-vampirism so much that it has seeped into almost everything labeled as...

ill Mami  |  10/21/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Art & Soul

Shark Toof's Out To Get...You

If you're in California and love Street Art, chances are you've noticed some pastes and graffiti from Los Angeles to San Francisco by artist Shark Toof homaging Michael Jackson's legendary "Thriller" video. They're done in this fantastic B-Horror movie poster...

Ro  |  10/21/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Rewind, Video SoulBounce

Where Is Everyone From Biggie's 'One More Chance' Video Now?

The temperature is cooling, leaves are falling and the morning air has become extra crispy. Without warning, autumn has slipped in right under our noses and makes us wonder: Where did the summer go? The heat can be uncomfortable,...

Fave  |  10/01/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (13)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'Aaliyah Revisited' Proves That Great Music Never Dies

In my own little world, yesterday was a cause for celebration. Just as I was about to start moping and typing sad face emoticons all over the social networking sites I belong to, I got a welcome message in my...

ill Mami  |  08/26/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Aaliyah Lives On In JLaine's 'Don't Really Know'

This is a track that manages to be several of our favorite things at once: Creative without being over the top; mellow without inducing a coma, articulate without being preachy. JLaine's "Don't Really Know" featuring Wes Felton cleverly flips the...

nOvaMatic  |  03/20/2009 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

For The Jeeps: Supa Dupa Friends

Not for nothing, but Missy and Timbaland are one of the most missed duos in Hip Hop, right up there with Dre and Snoop. Or Puffy and Mase. (Kidding!) As we patiently wait for the return of Missy (hopefully with...

nOvaMatic  |  03/18/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (16)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Take. You. Higher.

Pseudo-rapper Joaquin Phoenix got into a tiff with a heckler while he was performing in Miami. [MTV]Former Xscape singer Kandi Burruss, now of Real Housewives of Atlanta fame, defends her ex's reputation, says he isn't deadbeat. [SR]Is Diddy's twitter >...

Ro  |  03/13/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Siik Teaches Us Our ABC's

After making Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" more readily digestible, a lot of folks 'round these parts were checking for Los Angeles area beat freak Siik. For those still not knowing, here's three more remixes to get...

Dar  |  02/12/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Soul On Film

Babygirl Biopic Is 'Hot Like Fire' According To Film's Director

After a long while of being speculated about, the Aaliyah biopic is now actually being made. For real. The point made over at Pop Tracks about this having a lot to do with the success of Notorious so far is...

Ro  |  01/27/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Rock the Night Away

Despite other Soul artists who didn't appreciate Hip Hop artists sampling their songs, Curtis Mayfield was a fan of Public Enemy and Ice T. [HHIR]From the "Nobody Asked You" Files: Will Smith is "open" to playing President Obama on...

ill Mami  |  01/21/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Ginuwine Is The Baby Hair Pimp of This Slow Jam Game ... 'Please' Believe It!

Yeah, so I'll admit it: I have more than one Ginuwine album. I gyrated and squealed like a giddy school girl when "Pony" came out, corny as it was. And I more than pumped his duet with Aaliyah, "Final...

ill Mami  |  09/15/2008 at 11:20 AM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Soul Cynic

Five Reasons Why 'Freedom' is Impossible Today

In a nostalgia-induced stupor the other day, I stumbled upon the song "Freedom" while clicking around YouTube. I mean, I remember the song itself but seeing the sheer number of successful black female rappers, singers and musicians moved me. It...

Ro  |  09/02/2008 at 1:45 PM  |  Comments (14)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: All the Things and More

We may call him D-Nice but as of this past Saturday actress Malinda Williams calls him her husband. Congratulations to the happy couple! [Essence]Does Toni Braxton's cardiologist approve of her being on Dancing With the Stars? [MSNBC]Barack Obama has...

Butta  |  08/26/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Brandy & Monica Drop New Singles, but Are They Enough?

Remember back in the day when it was all about Brandy versus Monica, and Aaliyah won? Well, with Babygirl sadly out of the picture, nowadays B-Rocka and Miss Thang are left to duke it out in the imaginary slapboxing...

Butta  |  08/15/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (34)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: When Mr. Trombone Slide

Isaac Hayes' cause of death has been listed as a stroke. [TT] Jennifer Hudson looks fabulous in this new photo shoot. [TGJ]Amerie coordinated her lipstick to her stilettos and stepped out with her sweetie. [YBF]Cassie needs to stop jockin' Aaliyah's...

Butta  |  08/14/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#31: Aaliyah 'Rock the Boat'

The good news is Aaliyah made our countdown again, but today's entry, "Rock the Boat," makes it a little more bittersweet. Aaliyah's genre-pushing, self-titled third album, debuted with the futuristic and sexy "We Need a Resolution" produced by Timbaland....

nOvaMatic  |  07/18/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Let the Music Play!

DJ AYRES: Rub Radio Michael Jackson Mix [FADER]SOUNDNEXX: Volumes Up Mixx (Large Professor, J Dilla, Jane Doe) [SN]FABRIZIO DIGLIO: Housegarage Vol. XIV (Mary J. Blige, Glenn Lewis, Steal Vibe); Housegarage Vol. XIII (Anto Vitale, Vega, Marlon D) [DS]DJ FASE: Edumacation...

nOvaMatic  |  05/16/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Step Into Your Erotic Zone

Happy birthday, Janet Jackson! Can we stop talking about the wardrobe malfunction now? [FN]Tune into Jill Scott on your radio next week. [HB]Andre 3000 clocks in at #9 on MTV's Hottest MCs in the Game list. [MTV]The original A...

Butta  |  05/16/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Who Makes You Go 'Back and Forth'? Cameo or Aaliyah?

This Battle of the Beats pits the '80s against the '90s in this "Back and Forth" showdown. Cameo versus Aaliyah. Let's get ready to rumble! Cameo's "Back and Forth" came after they'd been in the game for over a...

Butta  |  05/15/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (15)  |  Permalink

Media Watch

Inside The FADER's 'Icon' Issue with Aaliyah

The FADER's annual "Icon" issue has finally been released and we finally get to see what lies between the pages of this year's issue, dedicated to Aaliyah. Inside, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Method Man, Cassie, Mark Ronson, Tank and more all...

nOvaMatic  |  05/14/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink