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Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We Like the Boys

T3 of Slum Village speaks on his solo album, his fallen comrades Dilla and Baatin, and why it was imperative Baatin be a part of the new SV album [2DB] Dr. Dre's limited-edition HP laptop, hitting stores October 22,...

huny  |  10/13/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Raekwon & Wu-Tang Clan Are In The 'House Of Flying Daggers'

Oh! Well, hello, Ghostface Killah. I didn't even see you there looking at me like that with those bedroom eyes, in your cartoonish glory, right before you slaughter a suspect individual while executing your very best "snake style." Truth be...

ill Mami  |  08/25/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: There Is Nothing Like This

Rihanna, Jay-Z and Kanye West will perform on the premiere episode of Jay Leno's new show. [RT]FYI: Jazmine Sullivan actually busted out the windows on someone's car once. [SR]Bassment Jaxx have enlisted Sam Sparro, Yo Majesty, Santigold and Yoko...

Ro  |  08/07/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Donut Of The Heart

At the risk of sounding patronizing, there are still some people that didn't know "All I Do Is Think Of You" was originally recorded by The Jackson 5. Many in my age group are familiar with Troop's cover, and by...

nOvaMatic  |  06/30/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Hip-Hop at War

House Puts A Shoe in Charles Hamilton's A$$

As many of you know by now, Charles Hamilton is unable to list J Dilla as Executive Producer of his forthcoming album. You know, the free one from which he would donate proceeds to the non-existent J Dilla Foundation. One...

nOvaMatic  |  06/11/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Hip-Hop at War

Has Charles Hamilton Gone Too Far?

THIS negro!It doesn't surprise me that Charles Hamilton has done something foolish once again (he's meeting his monthly average and right on time) but this right here? Completely unacceptable. For anyone that doesn't feel like clicking the link, Sonic's major...

nOvaMatic  |  06/09/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: In My Black Chevrolet

That Eminem/Bruno business on the MTV Movie Awards was staged? You don't say... [EW]Missed the BlackStar reunion? Here's how it went down. [SPIN]Ciara and KFC? Not in bed. [IDOL]Don't forget to cop that Jay Stay Paid. Here's a review. [AMG]...

nOvaMatic  |  06/02/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Q-Tip Goes 'West', Takes Us On An Award Tour

First, Happy Birthday, Q-Tip!  Secondly, Is anybody working today? Well, in case you've decided to kick off the holiday weekend a little early, you might want something good to occupy your time. Here it is--a video of the former A...

Harlem  |  04/10/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

HipHop/SoulBounce: His Soulful Materials

 The blend we present to you today is all about Soul samples. They've remained popular in Hip Hop for a reason--however they're reversed, sped-up, slowed-down, flipped, tweaked, or outright jacked--they provide a depth and texture. They also serve as a point of entry or discovery...

nOvaMatic  |  03/06/2009 at 4:30 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Dwele Is 'Workin' On It'

"Workin' On It" is an interlude and J Dilla tribute from Dwele's Sketches Of A Man. It is also, incidentally, one of my favorite tracks from the album, and provides a smart segue into "Brandi," which is inspired by Slum Village's "Go...

nOvaMatic  |  03/02/2009 at 12:30 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Releases

Selected Dilla Productions To Officially Be Released As A Compilation

Although there are several mixtapes, tributes and homegrown collections of J Dilla's work floating around the Internet, there's been no official collection of his work with other artists. That is, until now. Enter Rapster Records who, on 3/31, are set...

nOvaMatic  |  02/24/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Want To Know What Mixtapes We're Listening To? Of Course You Do!

It's been awhile since we did a fully-fledged Mixtape Roundup, but never fear. We're back in full effect mode to allay your mixtape anxiety. Amongst ourselves, we're a pretty well-rounded group of people with varied yet sophisticated musical tastes. And while...

ill Mami  |  02/13/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Artist Blogs, Hot Like Ayah

Hot Like Ayah: Mind Candy

Hola! First off, I gotta say thank you all for welcoming me in to the SoulBounce family! I truly appreciate it! I'd like to address those of you who care deeply about the integrity of SoulBounce, as so do I. It's quite interesting to be...

Ayah  |  02/12/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (14)  |  Permalink

Crowd Participation

Name Your Top 5 J Dilla Joints

As any lover of Hip Hop knows, Saturday, 2/7 was the birthday of James Yancey, a/k/a J Dilla or Jay Dee. Today represents the date of his passing 3 years ago, bringing the unofficial Dilla Weekend to a close. To...

nOvaMatic  |  02/10/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (20)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Love's A House, Love's A Home

It's being said that Whitney Houston turned it out at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy bash. You be the judge. [YT]Speaking of this same star-studded Grammy party, well wishes to Usher's wife Tameka who had an emergency in Brazil. [LAT]Post-Clive Davis...

ill Mami  |  02/09/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Listicle

YEAR-END TOP 10: Ro's Picks of 2008

Today concludes editors' Top 10 Lists week here at SoulBounce, and what a week it's been. Reading and listening to the lists of ill Mami, nOva, Butta and Harlem has been as fantastic and enjoyable as expected. For four days...

Ro  |  12/12/2008 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (21)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'R U Listenin' Because Illa J Is 'Here'

We previously mentioned that Illa J was picking up the torch left behind by his late brother J Dilla with the new release Yancey Boys. The album is now available and hot on its heels are not one but two...

Butta  |  11/25/2008 at 3:20 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks, Video SoulBounce

Latest In Q-Tip News: Rocking A Backpack, Reminiscing Over Tribe Tracks, Documentary In The Works

Q-Tip has been a busy fellow lately. When not traversing the country hosting listening parties for his new album The Renaissance which drops November 4th a/k/a "Obama Day" according to The Abstract or confirming rumors that he used to date...

ill Mami  |  10/22/2008 at 4:20 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Hip-Hop at War

Just How Much Has Common Changed Over the Years?

There seems to be a bit of hand-wringing over Common's forthcoming Universal Mind Control. Many visitors to this site reacted with ambivalence or flat-out rejected his most recent videos. And all of the changes the album has undergone over the past year...

nOvaMatic  |  10/17/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Dilla, Meet Janet. Janet, Dilla

The Velvet Rope is almost universally hailed as Janet Jackson's creative zenith. Her self-titled debut, not so much. Today's Diggin' in the Crates takes a look at offerings from both ends of that spectrum, guest-starring the great J Dilla. There's...

nOvaMatic  |  10/14/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink