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First Spin

A Brandy 'Love' Song To Like

It's really good to see Brandy back in the public spotlight where she belongs, even though seeing her last week pimping for her brother giving lie detector tests to her brother's potential baby mamas girlfriends made my eyes bleed a...

Harlem  |  04/08/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Feel A Little Poke Coming Through

Care to add anymore items to this controversial list? [CM]Justin Timberlake's new fragrance will likely smell like dance sweat. [KB]The 70 Best Hip Hop Videos of All Time? You decide. [FM]Ginuwine just announced a duet with Brandy. [TFB]Kanye's Complex...

nOvaMatic  |  03/24/2009 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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Looks Like Its Gonna Rain

Following in the legendary footsteps of Dionne Warwick, Vivica A. Fox is spokesperson for the new and improved Psychic Friends Network. I really don't know what to say, ya'll. [DL]Brandy: "I really try not to focus on the sales...

nOvaMatic  |  02/03/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Life's Not Over

BEHOLD: MTV's "Top Hip Hop Songs of 2008." Stay relevant and classy, ya'll. [TRU]Monica is planning a duet with Keyshia Cole on her next release. I think it's safer for all of us that these two are friends rather than...

nOvaMatic  |  12/16/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Media Watch

Brandy's 'Human' Gets a B for 'Back'

Last week Brandy released her long-awaited fifth studio album Human. Reviews have been generally favorable (on the positive side of "average" with a few digs here and there) and, to be expected, many cite her personal drama in their critical write-ups. These matters are fair...

nOvaMatic  |  12/15/2008 at 11:08 AM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Releases

Your SoulBounce Guide to New & Upcoming Releases!

Let's assume that just about everyone pictured in the above graphic will sell pretty well. It is, after all, the 4th quarter, and people just purchase music all fast and loose for the holiday season. It's a fact! Most...

nOvaMatic  |  12/08/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (17)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's Time To Make A Change

Vinnie from Naughty by Nature has some words for Brothers on the eve of the inauguration. [HHVA]A "close friend" of Kelly Rowland's label may have sunk to new lows in order to save revive her career. [SH]Brandy may be ready...

Harlem  |  12/04/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Brandy's Newest Video An Ode to 'Long Distance' Relationships

"Long Distance," the second single from Brandy's highly anticipated disc Human hit the net this week just ahead of the album's release next Tuesday. The clip, which starts off in black and white and climaxes with a technicolor, all-wet Brandy,...

Harlem  |  12/02/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Strictly Underground Funk

Michael Jackson claims he's "too sick" to fly to London to defend himself against a lawsuit. Insert your own translation here. [BBC]Diddy will be appearing as a prosecutor over two episodes of CSI early next year. Wow. [MTV]Complex magazine...

Harlem  |  11/20/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Battle of the Beats

The Total Vs. Brandy Double-Header!

Hey, any excuse to talk about these two acts, right? Luckily for Brandy, she has an eagerly-awaited album right around the corner. Total, not so much, but our memories of them are precious. In today's Battle of the Beats, we...

nOvaMatic  |  11/13/2008 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Maybe We Can Stay In Touch

According to the new issue of VIBE, Plies is the future of rap. Needless to say, rap is going to hell in a hand basket with gasoline drawers on. [VIBE]Thank goodness hip hop is still alive and thriving. Q-Tip...

Butta  |  11/11/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin

John Legend & Brandy Get It Together 'Quickly'

Every Friday should be like this. You know, the one before (what is hopefully for everyone) a long weekend. One that allows us to bring you new music from two SoulBounce faves--John Legend and Brandy. The pair has collaborated...

Harlem  |  10/10/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (18)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Will Ray J + Brandy = 'R&B' Success?

Yesterday, while on New York radio station Hot 97 to promote her new album Human, Brandy put the word out that she and little brother Ray J are in the early planning stages for what will be their first collaborative...

Harlem  |  10/03/2008 at 11:10 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Brandy's Video for 'Right Here (Departed)' Is Right On Time

Last month, when we first played Brandy's new single, "Right Here (Departed)," I immediately started wondering what the concept for the video would be. So, when I saw that the clip had its world premiere last night, I was excited....

Harlem  |  09/04/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Get It Crackin' If You Like

KRS-One does the unthinkable. [HHDX] Solange gets some 'act right' for the Today Show. [PC] Suge Knight learns that not everything stays in Vegas. [GUK]Black Hollywood was all a bit verklempt after Obama's DNC speech. [SH] Our prayers go...

ill Mami  |  09/01/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: So Emotional

Andre 3000 has another movie on the way. His IMDB profile is getting mighty long. [WH]Our condolences go out to Dr. Dre on the sudden loss of his son. [HH]Brandy channels Will Smith in her new video. I Am...

Butta  |  08/27/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Soul-Poll

QUICK POLL: How Much of A Difference Does Darkchild Make to Brandy's Success?

Much is being made of Brandy once again employing Darkchild to helm her new project. I love all of Brandy's albums, and although she created a signature sound with Rodney Jerkins, I hesitate to declare him the one and only...

nOvaMatic  |  08/26/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (13)  |  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

First Spin

'Fall' For Something New From Brandy

Could it be that Brandy has finally found a worthy comeback song? Methinks yes with the track "Fall" that is rumored to be the first single from her as-yet-untitled next album. After a string of mediocre to wack leaks...

Butta  |  07/22/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (14)  |  Permalink