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Behind the Groove with Maiysha

One of our favorite finds in 2008 was Bounce-Worthy songstress Maiysha. Not only did she take us by surprise with her arresting beauty and bonafide talent, but she also caught the ears of many others including the Grammy Award...

Butta  |  01/06/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Eric Benét

Eric Benét is riding high on a wave of success right now. His latest album, Love & Live, is a hit with fans and critics alike, and he most recently garnered two well-deserved Grammy Award nominations for the release....

Butta  |  12/09/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Nikka Costa

It's funny how an artist can take a few years off and return to the scene without skipping a beat. Such is the case with Nikka Costa. Her genre-blending sound caught the ears of soul and rock fans alike...

Butta  |  10/21/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Jean Baylor

Mention the name Zhané to most and a smile will cross their faces as they fondly remember the soul singing duo from the '90s. With their laid back grooves and unique look, Jean Baylor and Renee Neufville were trendsetters...

Butta  |  10/10/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Raphael Saadiq

When you put the words "musical" and "genius" together there are a few artists who should immediately come to mind: Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Prince. However, there is another artist who is sometimes overlooked but just as...

Butta  |  09/11/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

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Behind The Groove With Peven Everett

Any fan of soulful house music has probably tapped their feet, snapped their fingers or broken out into a fully choreographed dance routine when Peven Everett's music comes on. There is no way that you cannot jack your body when...

Butta  |  09/04/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Robin Thicke

Growing up as the child of two entertainers, you would think that Robin Thicke had an easy road to success. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, and he spent years waiting for his time to shine. That time finally came...

Butta  |  08/12/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Ayah

There are some artists that take a while to grow on you and then there are those who get you open after just one listen. In the case of Toronto's Ayah, let's just say that she had many of us...

Butta  |  07/22/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Noel Gourdin

Noel Gourdin may be a new jack on the scene, but he is an old soul when it comes to music. The Brockton, Massachusetts born-and-bred singer has deep roots in the South, and he pays homage to this on his...

Butta  |  07/17/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Calvin Richardson

Remember a time when you could turn on the radio and actually hear real singing at any time of day on most stations? Sadly, those days are gone thanks to corporate greed and general public apathy. But thankfully there...

Butta  |  07/15/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Hil St. Soul

The name Hilary Mwelwa may not be familiar to most soul music fans. Unless, that is, they're aware that she is the "Hil" in the duo Hil St. Soul--and arguably the "Soul" as well. Hilary serves as the face and...

Butta  |  06/12/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Lalah Hathaway

The name Lalah Hathaway is synonymous with good music. Bursting onto the music scene in 1990 with her self-titled debut album, 18 years later she is still here and stronger than ever. Whether she's singing soul or jazz, originals...

Butta  |  06/04/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

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Behind the Groove with Anthony David

Anthony David may not be a household name yet, but that's all about to change if India.Arie has anything to say about it. When we got word that India would be getting her own label imprint and releasing Anthony...

Butta  |  04/24/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Rewind

When 'Crack Logic' Hit You All At Once

This week, in honor of Women's History Month, we've been featuring some of our favorite female artists in flashback videos. There's no way we could end the week without featuring one of the most infamous video clips in the history...

Harlem  |  03/21/2008 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

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When 'Miseducation' Was A Good Thing

If you could get in a "good music time machine" and take things back to when "everything was everything," wouldn't you? If you could rewind to the point when good music was "that thing," nothing would stop you, right? I...

Harlem  |  03/18/2008 at 3:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

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Behind The Groove With Nicolay & Kay

What do you get when you combine a producer from Holland with an emcee from Houston? The answer is Nicolay & Kay, one of the hottest hip-hop collaborations this side of DJ Premier and Guru. Nic and Kay understand...

Butta  |  02/20/2008 at 2:30 PM  |  Permalink

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SoulBounce Chats With Keite Young

Keite Young is an artist who doesn't fit easily into a box. He's a little bit funk, a little bit blues, a little bit gospel and a whole lot of soul. His music reflects a myriad of diverse influences,...

Butta  |  12/19/2007 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Interviews, UK Bounce

SoulBounce Chats With Idris Elba

Idris Elba defies classification. He is a Brit, yet he slings slang as good as a brotha born and raised in any hood U.S.A. Although a bonafide heartthrob, he is surprisingly cool like that. And how many actors do you...

Butta  |  11/06/2007 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

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SoulBounce Chats With Dr. Donda West

Dr. Donda West is many things. She's an accomplished professor, a world traveler, and, most recently, a published author. However, all those things are secondary to what brings her the most joy in life: being Kanye West's mother. I...

Butta  |  10/30/2007 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

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SoulBounce.com Chats With Ledisi

In honor of the release of her brand new CD, Lost and Found, SoulBounce.com is proud to present our very first artist interview with the powerful songstress, Ledisi. It was a joy and a delight to chat with Ledisi...

Butta  |  08/29/2007 at 4:03 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink