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First Spin, Reviews

DJ Spinna Brings The 'Boogie Back'

Earlier this year, DJ Spinna gave us a Sonic Smash to chill our ears in the midst of a sweltering summer. As 2009 wraps up, the renowned producer is back--and this time, he's brought the heat with Boogie Back, a...

Fave  |  11/13/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Reviews

Jody Watley's 'Makeover' Is Better Than The Real Thing

I can't front. I honestly have not been up on Jody Watley's most recent audible offerings post-'80s bustier-petticoat-big hair loveliness. I was surprised she had a song with 4Hero, "Bed Of Roses", that stayed on repeat so much that had...

ill Mami  |  10/20/2009 at 4:15 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Happy Born Day, Erik Rico

Erik Rico is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer from North Carolina whose brand of electronically-fueled funk is enjoyed all over the world. This Bounce-Worthy artist is also a favorite amongst the SoulBounce camp for his dare-to-be-different approach to music...

Fave  |  10/14/2009 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky And Mike

Digable Planets' Butterfly and Doodlebug will be coming soon to a stage near you. [FSM]Spike Lee and DJ Spinna's outdoor party celebrating Michael Jackson's birthday has been relocated to accommodate large celebrating crowds. [NYT]Amy Winehouse's comeback has her looking and...

ill Mami  |  08/24/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

DJ Spinna Gives Us A 'Sonic Smash' With 'New York'

After taking some time to flex his skill in other genres of music DJ Spinna has re-immersed himself in Hip Hop. And he's pulled out all the stops on his new album Sonic Smash, which is available today. He's employed...

Ro  |  07/21/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates, Reviews

Revisiting Michael Jackson's Golden Years

I don't know of too many adult vocalists (male or female) who sound better than Michael Jackson did when he was still in his formative stages. Young Michael's range and phrasing surprise me to this day--just take this early...

Dar  |  02/24/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (16)  |  Permalink

Events

The SoulBounce Guide to Soulful (and Affordable) Inauguration Events

The day that everyone has been waiting for is fast approaching: January 20, 2009. That is the day that President-elect Barack Obama will be inaugurated as President of the United States of America. Ever since his being elected on November...

Butta  |  01/09/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Soul On Film

Sneak Peek Of New 'Wax Poetics' Documentary

It's no secret that I have major love for one of my favorite magazines, Wax Poetics. Reading each issue is kind of like knowing that there is someone else out there with just as much love for rare funk, jazz...

ill Mami  |  08/12/2008 at 1:15 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Erik Rico

What would you get if you took Stevie Wonder's velvety vocals, the electronic soul of DJ Spinna, and the musical talent of Prince, put them all in shaker and served it on the rocks? That tasty concoction might just...

Butta  |  07/25/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Back in the Saddle

NOVA: July 1 (The Roots, Prince, Janet Jackson, Common) [ODEO]VIBEMISTRESS: The Original 6/16 (Mos Def, The Jacksons, Van Hunt, Leela James) [SSR]AKILI/ONE: Groovyclectic 6/20 (Robin Thicke, Raekwon, Amel Larrieux, Estelle) [GC]DJ PS: Weekly Show #25 (Osunlade, Erro, Atjazz, DJ...

nOvaMatic  |  06/27/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Sérgio Mendes + Ledisi x DJ Spinna = Soulful House Heaven

With the temperatures heating up outside, it's not as if we need anything else to make us sweat. But Sérgio Mendes and Ledisi clearly want our antiperspirants to work overtime with this DJ Spinna remix of their song "Waters of...

Butta  |  06/10/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Big Up! Big Up!!

As you can see, I'm mining the feedback for "Mixtape Roundup" titles. Leave some suggestions in the comments and see if your title makes the next installment!DJ PS: Weekly Show #21 (Ursula Rucker, Brazilian Soul Crew, Afefe Iku) [DJPS]MAD MONGOS:...

nOvaMatic  |  05/23/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  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

Releases

Nouvelle Musique For Mardi Gras

Adele 19 [Import]Billie Holiday The Definitive CollectionCarmen McRae I'm Coming Home AgainChaka Khan Greatest Hits LiveDionne Warwick Why We SingDJ Spinna DJ Spinna Presents the West End New York City Classics MixDudely Perkins & Georgia Ann Muldrow Beautiful MindzGonzalo Rubalcaba...

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

House of Soul

Tortured Soul Will House You

The premise of Tortured Soul is easy enough: live house music. Yes. Live. House. Music. I'm not talking about DJs rocking the house with live percussion or other instrumentation. I'm talking about live, deep house music that makes you forget about whatever your...

ill Mami  |  01/29/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: Like Jeopardy For DJ's

DJ Stylus again gets credit for winning the last installment of NTB. However, he only gets 5 out of a possible 10 points for guessing half of last week's sample correctly. The complete answer is Kevin Barron's "Sunset" which was used by DJ...

ill Mami  |  01/08/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (17)  |  Permalink

Events

Wonder-Full Comes To San Francisco This Saturday

San Francisco, you all are on high alert for the Wonder-Full party that will be coming through your city for the fourth time this Saturday, December 8th. DJ Spinna and Bobbito Garcia will be bringing the heat to Mighty...

Butta  |  12/05/2007 at 10:30 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  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

Events

Feel Wonder-Full In D.C. Tonight

Tonight at Liv nightclub in Washington, D.C. the Wonder-Full musical tribute to the genius of Stevie Wonder stops through the city in its D.C. debut. DJ Spinna and Bobbito Garcia will be holding it down on the one's and two's...

Butta  |  11/16/2007 at 1:45 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Mixtape Roundup: The Soundtrack of Your Weekend

(Every Friday we'll be bringing 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!)HIP-HOP:Swatch...

nOvaMatic  |  10/19/2007 at 12:16 PM  |  Permalink