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Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Ain't Nobody Humpin' Around

Why, yes. All Black people do rap. Even when we're singing. [FF]Kanye West as Fred Sanford? Diddy as Conway Twitty? Yup. [DNJ]A Ghostface ghost story of course would involve little people and rock band KISS. [YT]R. Kelly's tribute song to...

ill Mami  |  11/09/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

I Was There, Reviews

Bobby Brown Does Broadway

Whether you hate him, love him, or are simply confused by him, if Robert Barisford Brown is booked to perform at a venue in your area, you should run, not walk, to go see that man. Yes, we've seen the...

Harlem  |  10/26/2009 at 4:15 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Releases, Video SoulBounce

Jody Watley's Much Needed 'Makeover' Coming Soon

I don't know about you, but ever since watching the Unsung episode featuring Shalimar, I have been jonesing for some Jody Watley. All you young'uns reading this may be just as surprised to learn just how large Jody's star shone...

ill Mami  |  10/09/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Just Wanna Kiss Your Big Mouth

"Rappers Delight" turned 30 yesterday. Congrats to the Sugar Hill Gang. [YT]Jill Scott will be playing a mother next year on the Lifetime Movie Network. [VARIETY]Bobby Brown's a Celebrity...Fit Club contestant this coming season. [IDOL]So, would I be wrong...

Harlem  |  09/17/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Get The Best From Me

Is Kanye West the new O.J. Simpson? [MA]Bobby Brown on Whitney: "We corrupted each other." [TI]Toni Braxton has been taking in Fashion Week in NYC. [C+D]Beyonce is set to join the already crowded field of celebs with their own...

Butta  |  09/16/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Wanna Roll Wit'cha, Lady

Michael Jackson's death has been ruled a homicide. Dr. Conrad Murray better watch his back. [Y!]VIBE gets a new EIC and has a new attitude. [NYT]Hip Hop needs to atone for its sins. [AHH]Whitney is looking hella good in...

Butta  |  08/25/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Should Be Here

   RIP Polka Music Grammy. [NYT]  It's official: Whitney Houston's album will be released in September. Probably. [RU]  Bobby Brown and his girlfriend/manager Alicia Etheridge now have a son. [EW]  Congratulations to Alicia Keys on receiving the ASCAP Golden Note Award! [VT] ...

Ro  |  06/05/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Bell Biv Devoe Has Something For 'You'

Yes, you all read that right. Bell. Biv. Devoe. Is back! The infamous side hustle from New Edition members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie Devoe has returned with some new music for fans new and old. Not that...

Butta  |  02/10/2009 at 3:30 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Happy Birthday, Bobby Brown

Wow. Is it 40 already? What is there to say about the man who's seemingly been through everything (including a mild heart attack and multiple arrests)? What do you say about the man who's entertained us endlessly over the past...

Harlem  |  02/05/2009 at 4:30 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Need A Man Whose Back Is Real Strong

Bobby Brown has planted his seed yet again. This latest baby-to-be now makes five dependents that he can't support. [C+D]African singer Manu Dibango is suing Michael Jackson again and Rihanna for the first time for an authorized use of...

Butta  |  02/04/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Is That Yo Chick?

Apparently there are some people upset about the Danity Kane split. And they're all fans. [MTV]Sasha Fierce is still topping the Billboard Hot Hip Hop/R&B Song chart after nearly twelve weeks. [SR]Monica showed up at an album release party...

Ro  |  01/30/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Shake It, Baby

DMX was on the run, but the po-po caught up with him at Scott Storch's Miami house. I tell you, whenever they make The DMX Story that's gonna be one helluva movie. [VIBE]This week's episode of "Ridiculous Rap Beef"...

Butta  |  12/10/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#26: New Edition 'Can You Stand The Rain'

Okay, okay, okay. So, what do you do when an '80s boy band with crossover appeal loses one of its members amidst rumors involving drug use, said member reemerges a few years later to become a bigger star than anyone...

ill Mami  |  07/25/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't It Make You Wanna Scream?

Has LL Cool J fallen back in love with Def Jam? [BV]Maxwell looks mad uncomfortable at this gathering, no? Albeit still fine as vintage wine. [C+D]So who should get the last spot in VIBE's Best Rapper Alive Tournament that...

Butta  |  07/15/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Clap Your Hands Just A Little Bit Louder

We reminisce, we reminisce as the tenth anniversary of the release of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill quickly approaches. [AHHA]Get to know Esperanza Spalding. [OKP]Lil Kim looks a little less plastic here. A little. [TF]Bobby Brown's oldest son, Landon...

Butta  |  06/06/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

We Hear

Usher Terrorized Bobby Brown By Stealing His Moves, Choking Him Out

Do you see a little Bobby Brown in Usher? Because I don't. Sure, there are those unmistakable shared elements of wanton lust and boiling sweat on stage, but it always seemed slightly more sleazy and drunk uncle-ish when imparted by...

nOvaMatic  |  06/04/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

New Edition Wins ASCAP Award

Bobby Brown has made the news again. But this time it's his accomplishments with New Edition that garners our attention. As they celebrate their 25th anniversary, ASCAP is honoring New Edition with the Golden Note Award at its 21st Annual...

Soul Bounce  |  05/30/2008 at 2:30 PM  |  Permalink

Media Watch

Bobby Vs. Ray J? Not Even A 'Little' Bit

So, apparently Ray J has a song on his recently dropped CD, All I Feel, called "Boyfriend" that calls out Bobby Brown for his inadequate love-making skills.Wait, you didn't know that Ray-J and the rehabbing Whitney Houston had an affair...

Harlem  |  04/15/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

We Hear

Whitney Encroaches Upon Bobby's Paper

Sadly, the saga of the Houston-Browns didn't end with divorce. Probably in response to Bobby's claims that she pointed him in the direction of the good stuff, Whitney's not signing off on the DVD release of Being Bobby Brown, of which...

nOvaMatic  |  04/11/2008 at 11:27 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

We Hear

But Who is Bobby Going to Blame for the Drugs He's On at This Moment?

I think we're going to have to start a new category called "Side-Eye Alert!!!" or "The Crack Files", anything to accomodate the jankery spilling from the mouths of entertainers these days. A New York Post item titled "'Whitney Drove Me...

nOvaMatic  |  04/03/2008 at 11:47 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink