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I Was There, Reviews

Common & The Roots Make The Perfect Blend In Houston

It was a balmy autumn night as hundreds huddled under umbrellas outside The Corinthian in downtown Houston. No amount of rain nor humidity could put a damper on what would be an evening of incredible music at the Hennessy Artistry...

Fave  |  10/08/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Soul On Film

Relive The Days Of True Hip Hop With Big L Documentary

If you hail from Harlem as I do (Uptown stand up!), then you are more than familiar with slain rapper Big L. For those unfamiliar with Big L, consider the fact that he was so respected as a lyricist that...

ill Mami  |  08/31/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks, Video SoulBounce

There Still Ain't No Half Steppin' With Big Daddy Kane

What really makes me scratch my head about the late 80s and early 90s is why hip-hop artists didn't market themselves better. Granted, back then, their music could usually stand on its own merit, but still, hearing more about how...

Harlem  |  08/10/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

Big Daddy Kane Documentary Coming Soon

If you really want to know my opinion on the prospect of a Big Daddy Kane documentary, I will unequivocally say that it is long overdue. The "Smooth Operator" still has not found himself without the adoration of fans, and...

ill Mami  |  03/09/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Every Freek 'N Night

Salt-n-Pepa, among others, weave their expertise into Chris Rock's newest feature, the documentary Good Hair. [TDB]Monie Love sits down with D-Nice and spills on Big Daddy Kane and more in the latest edition of True Hip Hop Stories. [HS]Attention, Ne-Yo...

Harlem  |  01/29/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Art & Soul

You Better 'Recognize' Hip Hop Art At The Smithsonian

For those of you who live and breathe hip hop, you are most definitely aware of the many arenas that hip hop dwells. It's not just rhyming or break dancing after all. Hip hop has served as the muse...

ill Mami  |  06/11/2008 at 3:45 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Events

Juice Crew Reunites This Friday at A3C Festival

While The Vapors movie is still in production mode, those lucky enough to find themselves in the Atlanta area this Friday will be able get stoopid wit' it and catch the pioneering Juice Crew in full effect at the A3C Hip...

ill Mami  |  03/19/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Look At The Sky, It's The Color Of Love

Go New York Giants! Maxwell and Eric Roberson's favorite football team won the Super Bowl. [MSNBC]Alicia Keys has been added to the already crowded list of Grammy Award performers. [M&C]How many Christina Aguilera runs can you fit into four...

Butta  |  02/04/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Releases

Make Your iPod Smile

Al B. Sure! The Very Best of Al B. Sure!Al Jarreau Love SongsAshford & Simpson The Warner Bros. Year: Hits, Remixes & Rarities Big Daddy Kane The Very Best of Big Daddy KaneCharles Mingus The Very Best of Charles MingusDas...

Butta  |  01/29/2008 at 10:15 AM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: With a BOOM!

Qtrax lives up to its predestined disappointment. [LP, LP]Heavy D, Big Daddy Kane and Doug E. Fresh are planning a tour together. Yes, we get it. They're old. But how cool! [AHH]Is Snoop Dogg doing a new theme song...

nOvaMatic  |  01/29/2008 at 9:30 AM  |  Permalink

Soul On Film

More Casting News Announced For 'The Vapors'

As previously reported on SoulBounce, a movie detailing The Juice Crew's rise to fame entitled The Vapors has been greenlit and already been cast with Keke Palmer (Akeelah & The Bee) as Roxanne Shanté and Clifton Powell (The Gospel, Dead...

ill Mami  |  12/14/2007 at 4:30 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Soul On Film

The Juice Crew Story To Be Told In 'The Vapors'

Dust off your fly Gucci wear and Bally boots, folks. The story of the Queen-based hip-hop collective, The Juice Crew, will soon be told in a new film entitled The Vapors, named after the hit song by group member Biz...

Butta  |  11/20/2007 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Mixtape Roundup: How to DJ a Party Without Lifting a Finger

(Every Friday we'll be giving you the hottest DJ blends, podcasts and radio shows found across the web and linking you to some new, unreleased and re-imagined tracks. Be sure to watch this space and email us more at tips@soulbounce.com!)"DeeperSoul...

nOvaMatic  |  09/07/2007 at 6:59 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Casting Biggie, Jill Scott & Janet Jackson

An examination of the life of John Coltrane and the death of jazz. [Esquire] The role of "Biggie Smalls" will be played by...you? [VH-1] The latest on Eric Roberson, from the man himself [Erro] Big Daddy Kane, Melle Mel, KRS-One's...

Soul Bounce  |  08/14/2007 at 8:36 AM  |  Permalink