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The strength of music dwells in its ability to connect us to the memories that shape our lives. The bond between our souls and the song is often enhanced when connecting with the song makers. Our desire to affix ourselves...

Fave  |  10/02/2009 at 5:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Interviews

Behind the Groove with Amanda Diva

One look at Amanda Diva's resume and you'll wonder if you're reading the work history of a mere mortal or that of a modern-day superwoman. Like many West Indians, she has numerous jobs and stays on her grind. Most recently...

Butta  |  05/26/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Download Amanda Diva's FreEP 'Spandex, Rhymes & Soul'

It's no secret that we're on Team Amanda Diva here at SoulBounce. As such a dynamic and talented individual, how could we not ride hard for this sista? Today marked the official release date for her "freEP" Spandex, Rhymes...

Butta  |  03/04/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: They Wanna Know

Disney's The Princess and The Frog recently released the movie's toy line and the voice of The Princess herself, Anika Noni Rose, was in attendance. [SR]Patty LaBelle requested a towel to wipe the funk off of her feet while...

Ro  |  02/18/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Amanda Diva Elucidates On Sad Moments In Black History

Black History Month has come under scrutiny lately and not by those whom you may expect. Recently, Morgan Freeman questioned its significance, while Ta-Nehisi Coates argues for its continuance in the face of the repeated showcase of the oppression that...

ill Mami  |  02/05/2009 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Evening Commute With Q-Tip and Amanda Diva

"Manwomanboogie," the fourth video from Q-Tip's The Renaissance, opens with our hero Kamaal aboard a progressively trippier train ride testifying to his unenthusiastic fellow commuters about the dynamics between man and woman. A sassy, kittenish Amanda Diva adds her jazzy...

huny  |  01/16/2009 at 6:30 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Slicker Than Your Average

"Bigger Than The World," an unreleased Justin Timberlake track, leaked online to little fanfare and sparked (obvious) Robin Thicke comparisons. [MTV] Amanda Diva addresses the misogynist creep commenters who acted the rapist/fool by staying more classy and dignified than they...

Ro  |  01/16/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Q-Tip is Such a Tease

I'm not a big fan of video teasers that hit the net five minutes before the video comes out, but in Q-Tip's case I'll make an exception. His new video will be for the track "Manwomanboogie" is coming tomorrow, but...

Butta  |  01/15/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Hey Beyoncé, Amanda 'Diva is a Hustla' Too

One of my favorite femcees Amanda Diva has flipped Beyoncé's "Diva" in a move that was a match made in Hip Hop Heaven. I mean seriously, whether you love or hate Bey's song, Amanda Diva's name fits into it...

Butta  |  01/13/2009 at 2:45 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Reviews

Q-Tip Doesn't Usher In A 'Renaissance,' But It's Still Worthwhile

Q-Tip's The Renaissiance, if you're a reader of this website, is likely something you already own or something that you're looking to acquire. Consisting of tracks that can imbue a lounge-type atmosphere, this album seeks to slow things down long...

ill Mami  |  11/14/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Amanda Diva's Cruising On 'Night Flights'

There used to be a time when females in the hip hop game were running thangs. Running thangs to the point that their male counterparts' matters weren't important in the least. These females completely held their own. While it's nice...

ill Mami  |  07/25/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Everybody And Their Grandma, Part Deux

We take a short summer break and everybody and their grandma decides to drop a video during our absence. Figures. Well, let's see who came with it and who didn't while we were out, shall we? Up first is Jazmine...

Butta  |  07/14/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Amanda Diva's Heart Is In The City

Amanda Diva has been steadily creeping in and out of our radar these days, mostly from her self-penned blog. Now it seems as though Miss Diva will have the Foreplay mixtape for us to sample which actually will serve as...

ill Mami  |  06/19/2008 at 4:30 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

There's No 'Substitute Love' For Estelle

Estelle has come to nice up the place with the new video for her reggae-flavored tune, "Substitute Love." The clip for the Wyclef Jean-produced third single from her album, Shine, finds Estelle getting the word that her man is cheating...

Butta  |  06/06/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Pause For A Cause

Amanda Diva Needs Your Help

Life as an independent artist is challenging enough without life kicking in and serving you up a healthy dose of reality. Sadly, Amanda Diva got a taste of real life when her purse got stolen last night, and that's...

Butta  |  05/09/2008 at 4:30 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Amanda Diva, Robyn And Kissey Asplund

In honor of this weekend's Black Lily festivities, this week's new video roundup is all about the ladies. In that number one spot is Amanda Diva, who will be hosting various events at Black Lily, taking us on a ride...

Butta  |  05/02/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Events

'Black Lily' To Bloom In Philadelphia May 1-4

Next week this time I will be in the City of Brotherly Love in the midst of an empowering and groundbreaking event for women. That's right, folks, it's time for the second annual Black Lily Film & Music Festival, returning...

Butta  |  04/25/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Media Watch

Method Man and The Wuettes?

I am particularly protective of my brothers from the 36 Chambers, although the secondary members of the Wu-Tang Clan (Cappadonna, Shyheim a/k/a The Rugged Child, et al.) not so much. I, therefore, read an article from New York Magazine with much...

ill Mami  |  01/22/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Permalink

The Interwebs

Amanda Diva's Blog Takeover

We're big fans of artist blogs here at SoulBounce. Phonte of Little Brother, ?uestlove, and Eric Roberson regularly keep us entertained and informed with their online missives, and now there's a new blog that I've added to my Bloglines: DivaSpeakTV...

Butta  |  01/09/2008 at 6:06 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Amanda Diva Is 'Supa-Woman'

As a poet/television host/singer/DJ/MC with a Master's degree, Amanda Diva is a true "Supa-Woman," and in her new song by the same name she's letting us know just how fly she is. A music video has just surfaced for the...

Butta  |  12/05/2007 at 4:45 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink