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Soul Cynic

Is the Motown Re-Tread Ingenious? Or a Crutch?

We've been absolutely ga-ga over the singers we've highlighted on this site that "go way back, back into time" to channel what can only be defined as a decidedly "Motown Sound." To wit, anything that reminds us of the imprint's...

nOvaMatic  |  08/20/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Soul Cynic

Is the Motown Re-Tread Ingenious? Or a Crutch?

We've been absolutely ga-ga over the singers we've highlighted on this site that "go way back, back into time" to channel what can only be defined as a decidedly "Motown Sound." To wit, anything that reminds us of the imprint's...

nOvaMatic  |  08/20/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

VIDEO: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings 'Tell Me'

Continuing with their penchant for taking us way way back, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' clip for "Tell Me" embodies the classic, scratchy feel of '60s television. Instead of a mere spoof, the video takes things to more authentic...

nOvaMatic  |  05/05/2008 at 11:45 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Behind-The-Scenes of New Al Green & Questlove Project

Al Green's forthcoming album, Lay It Down, is due soon, and I don't think I'm the only person absolutely feening for it! I wasn't surprised to hear that Questlove would be producing the album, since he's served as musical director...

ill Mami  |  04/18/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

House of Soul

DJ Spinna is a Chameleon

The third, and final, House producer I'm celebrating this week is of course DJ Spinna, who's a major force in many Soul circles. It's hard to listen to any artist in my collection that he's not in some way connected...

nOvaMatic  |  03/27/2008 at 12:59 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

BlogBeat, I Was There

Madness and Chicanery Unfold at the Sharon Jones Show!

"Vivrant Thang", one of our Official Bouncers, has penned a thrilling, eye-opening account of her experience at the recent Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings concert here in DC. As a summary, the very "diverse" crowd couldn't handle their liquor...

nOvaMatic  |  01/30/2008 at 2:15 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Lenny Kravitz is Excited About Things and Stuff!

Since Lenny Kravitz isn't getting laid much these days, we'll simply have to settle for updates that relate to actual music. *sad face* In a recent NYT article (playfully ripped to shreds by Gawker), Lenny offers his humble endorsement of...

nOvaMatic  |  01/29/2008 at 4:47 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks, Sh*t or Shinola?

It's Cold Here in Hell

I offer my sincerest apologies for tacking Curtis's contemptible countenance on this website, but this anomaly deserves some copy.Today O-Dub posted a mash-up of 50 Cent's "I Get Money" and Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' "Nobody's Baby". You know...

nOvaMatic  |  12/06/2007 at 6:46 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Daptones Remixes

Scion has teamed up with Daptone Records on a remix compilation, paring Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings and other Daptone artists with the likes of DJ Spinna, Kenny Dope, and Mark Ronson. There's currently a free download available at...

nOvaMatic  |  11/29/2007 at 12:29 PM  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings, Tabi Bonney, And Trizonna McClendon

This Friday's video triple play has a little something for everyone's tastes. For old school soul music lovers there is Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings with a new video that looks as vintage as Sharon's voice sounds. For the hip-hop...

Butta  |  11/02/2007 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We Got You Trippin'

The VH1 Hip Hop Honors sub-site lists the top 20 hip-hop tracks of 2007 so far. The list includes hip-hop classics (heavy sarcasm) by the Shop Boyz, Hurricane Chris, Lil' Boosie and Crime Mob, but not one track from...

Butta  |  10/04/2007 at 11:00 AM  |  Permalink

Releases

In Case You Have Money Left Over From Last Tuesday

New releases in stores today:Felix Da Housecat Virgo Blaktro & the Movie DiscoIke & Tina Turner The Ike & Tina Turner Story Kevin Michael Kevin Michael Peabo Bryson Missing YouPeanut Butter Wolf Peanut Butter Wolf Presents 2K8: B-Ball Zombie WarSharon...

Butta  |  10/02/2007 at 1:12 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink