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Rap Snacks, SoulTube

Murs Pontificates On The Lack Of Women In Hip-Hop

Hey rap fans, to what do you attribute the lack of female emcees? The predicament itself isn't new, nor is the sentiment that it's due in part to rampant misogyny. What is refreshing, however, is that this conundrum is being...

huny  |  09/23/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  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

A Soulful Noise

Grammy Nominations More Interesting Than Anticipated

Last night the Grammy Award nominees were announced amid the questionability of the television special hosted by LL Cool J. Only a few of the many categories' nominees were announced at that time, but the complete list was made available...

Ro  |  12/04/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (15)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

'Tis the Grammy Season

In this moment of economic hardship when much of the usual holiday decadence has forced into moderation, even the ridiculously superfluous Grammy Awards announcement extravaganza has had to cut back ticket prices; it's likely the Grammys' conservativeness will be evident...

Ro  |  12/02/2008 at 4:30 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Stomp!

Kanye West thinks Beyoncé is probably greater than TINA TURNER. [SR] Ashley Dupré and Violator? Not happening. [TRU] Debbie Allen is back for the new Fame remake, along with Frasier Crane! [TMB] MTV does its audience a tremendous service...

nOvaMatic  |  12/02/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Which of These Tracks Passes the SoulBounce Sniff Test?

Hello SB fam. Hope everyone has had their fair helping of turkey--jive and otherwise. Here are a few tracks that hit the 'net while we were all stuffing our faces. First up is a new Common joint with Cee-Lo called...

nOvaMatic  |  12/01/2008 at 11:25 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Take the Shackles Off My Feet

Akon gained consciousness while recording his next album, now realizes children listen to his music. [SR]Will Spring 2009 bring the return of D'Angelo? Both an album and a tour will allegedly launch at that time. Repeat: allegedly. [PRW]Slim (of...

Ro  |  12/01/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Industry & Culture, Soul Cynic

Stand Up! We're Not the Only Ones Disgusted with the Lack of Women in Hip-Hop

More and more, there is a rising sense of indignation about the lack of women in hip-hop that we at SoulBounce have been voicing for a while now. Over at Jezebel there is a post that raises the question "Doesn't...

Ro  |  11/07/2008 at 6:30 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Media Watch

EW Bemoans 3rd Annual BET Sausage Party

The great thing about Entertainment Weekly's "Popwatch" blog is they often post about Hip Hop. If you're lucky, you'll happen upon an entry that decries a reality that not enough blogs (specifically Hip Hop blogs) are willing to decry, like...

nOvaMatic  |  09/19/2008 at 11:45 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Releases

Enjoying Black Music Month Yet?

Ahmad Jamal It's MagicAretha Franklin Aretha ArrivesAretha Franklin Let Me in Your LifeBob Baldwin Brazil ChillBrothers Unlimited Who's for the YoungCapelton Bun FriendCassandra Wilson LoverlyCount Basie and Benny Carter Legendary Radio BroadcastsDesmond Dekker King of Ska: Greatest HitsElla Fitzgerald and...

Butta  |  06/10/2008 at 10:30 AM  |  Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Jean Grae's 'Jeanius' Will See The Light of Day

Jean Grae may not have announced her return to hip hop music, but Jeanius, her latest studio effort produced by none other than 9th Wonder, is slated for a July 8th release. The different covers for the album, all of...

ill Mami  |  05/22/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jean Grae Role Plays In 'Love Thirst' Video

What's better than a New York City checker cab ride being driven by a stranger with come hither eyes? Jean Grae with a bevy of scarlet-colored outfits, of course! Despite Jean's apparent withdrawl from hip hop music, I'm hoping that...

ill Mami  |  05/21/2008 at 11:15 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Soul Cynic

Busta Rhymes Defiles 'Love Thirst' Like Only He Can

When Jean Grae's "Love Thirst" was released, it represented a sound from her that we hadn't been accustomed to hearing. Love is not an emotion we have heard from Jean, unless it's for hip hop, and she gave us almost...

ill Mami  |  05/19/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks

Has Jean Grae Kissed Her Career Goodbye?

Rumors are swirling about that Jean Grae, one of the last well-known and respected female emcees in the past 10 years, has retired from the rap game. Jean, signed to Talib Kweli's label Blacksmith Records, had a album, Jeanius,  with...

ill Mami  |  04/28/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks

Talib Kweli Showing His Comedic Colors on Blacksmith TV

What is the link between Mos Def, Erykah Badu, and Talib Kweli? Besides all being featured in Dave Chappelle's Block Party movie, they have all shown their senses of humor outside of their musical talent. Mos was regularly featured on...

ill Mami  |  04/11/2008 at 3:15 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Talib Kweli Showcases Recent Work On 'MCEO Mixtape'

Talib Kweli continues to prove he's one of the most consistent emcees in the game today. His newest effort, The MCEO Mixtape, is a collaboration between Kweli and DJ Mick Boogie. The 32-track mixtape, while not actually a physical "mixtape"...

ill Mami  |  03/11/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Jean Grae Wants To Answer Your Burning Love Questions

As if working on her long-awaited Jeanius LP isn't enough to keep Jean Grae busy, word has it that she will be answering your burning questions related to all matters of the heart in promotion of her "Love Thirst"...

ill Mami  |  02/14/2008 at 3:30 PM  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks

Jean Grae's Old School 'Jeanius'

Jean Grae's 9th Wonder-produced Jeanius album has been in the works for the past 2 1/2 years, and will finally see the light of day this year, hopefully soon. Keeping with the old skool crate-digging vibe that Erykah Badu...

ill Mami  |  01/28/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

'Love Thirst" Leaves Jean Grae Wanting More

Aside from the synthesizer and snare-heavy late '80's sound of New Jack Swing, my other favorite contemporary R&B era was the Hip Hop/R&B merging of sounds of the early '90's. Imagine my surprise when I came across the new Jean...

ill Mami  |  01/22/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Releases

Give Thanks For New Music

Amy Winehouse FrankAyo JoyfulBob Marley & The Wailers Best of the Early SinglesBob Marley & The Wailers Exodus 30th Anniversary EditionCormega Who Am IGorillaz D-SidesHardsoul Defected D-Fused & DigitalJean Grae The Orchestral FilesKeith Sweat A Christmas of LoveNicole Willis and...

Butta  |  11/20/2007 at 10:30 AM  |  Permalink