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Month of Mary, SoulTube

Mary's 'Star' Shines Bright In The Bronx Night

As a native New Yorker, I'd just like the record to show that the World Champion New York Yankees were undefeated when they had soul superstars represent during their pre-game ceremonies. We all know how Jay-Z & Alicia Keys literally...

Harlem  |  11/05/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Shawnna And John Legend Want To Make You 'Believe'

Peanut butter and sardines. Pink gators and a hunter green velour jumpsuit. Shawnna and John Legend. None of these combinations seem like they would taste, look or sound right, respectively. "Believe Me" comes from Shawnna's upcoming Block Music Mixtape, featuring...

Fave  |  10/28/2009 at 6:30 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Pros And Consequence

Dexter Mills, Jr. aka Consequence has been a blip on the Hip Hop radar since 1993. His latest single, "Whatever You Want," reaffirms that it ain't trickin' if you got it, and he's ready to splurge if you give him...

Fave  |  09/29/2009 at 1:30 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Ghostface & John Legend Want To 'Stop Playin'

By now you must surely know how I feel about Ghostface Killah. It's kind of embarrassing, but how can I contain my love for his teddy bear-cuddliness and superb gully rhyme flow? What isn't embarrassing is this track from the...

ill Mami  |  09/15/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Does John Legend Make You 'Freak Out'?

This previously unreleased track from John Legend called "Freak Out" is definitely a trip. The whole thing is extremely ominous and definitely fit into a horror movie about a club stalking murderer who kills innocent by-dancers. The lyrics implore us...

Ro  |  08/28/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

MSTRKRFT Make John Legend A 'Heartbreaker'

This collaboration between Toronto-based electro group MSTRKRFT and John Legend is extremely catchy and a well thought-out showcase of both their strengths. Legend in particular comes off more cooly and effortless here than on some of his other forays into...

Ro  |  08/13/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Do You Know What Today Is?

IT'S been confirmed: Usher and Whitney Houston will join others on a remake of MJ's "Will You Be There." [TMZ]Janet Jackson gracing the cover of Harper's Baazar October issue warms OUR hearts. [IDOL] Another satisfied SoulBouncer: Take a SECOND...

Harlem  |  08/13/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  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

Video SoulBounce

India.Arie Provides Some Lush 'Therapy' In New Video

It's summertime, and who wouldn't kill to be on the Hawaiian islands frolicking in the sunshine. It'd be incredible. Therapeutic, even. Well, our girl India.Arie is back on the video scene, giving us those same islands as a lush backdrop...

Harlem  |  08/04/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Chrisette Michele Takes On Legend, Badu, Baker

Chrisette Michele is currently on tour with Maxwell, and if you have yet to see her live, then it would behoove you to do so. Take it from me that she puts on a killer show. She has great...

Butta  |  08/03/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (15)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Do We 'Want' What Consequence & Kanye Are Cooking?

Consequence's anticipated "Whatever U Want" featuring Kanye West and John Legend has finally arrived, and while it's not a particularly bad song, we're not as open as when we first heard "Callin' Me" or "The Good, The Bad, The Ugly."...

nOvaMatic  |  07/01/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

SoulBouncers: Win Tickets To See John Legend On Tour This Summer!

Attention, all Bouncers! SoulBounce in association with Creative Artists Agency is proud to present our biggest giveaway yet to see John Legend on his Evolver World Tour as it makes its way across the United States this summer. We're...

Butta  |  06/16/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We Can't Be Friends

Swizz Beats claims Whitney Houston's first comeback single is a smash. [SR]Despite the shabby venue, John Legend wowed crowds in Shanghai. [SH]The Black Eyed Peas topped the Billboard Top 100 for the first time this week. [BB]Ciara's album cover is...interesting....

Ro  |  04/10/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

John Legend Wants You To 'Lay Your Head' On His Shoulder

Yesterday a new track from John Legend surfaced online, but it's straight old school. "Lay Your Head On My Shoulder" takes its cues from the 1960s, when artists who we now consider legends we're just getting started. John's voice...

Butta  |  02/26/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Laura Izibor

Ireland isn't exactly known as a hotbed of Soul music, but Laura Izibor plans to change that notion. The Dublin native is considered one of the genres most anticipated new artists. As a result of her being a singer/songwriter/piano...

Butta  |  02/17/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Crowd Participation

Dissecting the 51st Annual Grammy Award Nominations: Who 'Should' Win? Who 'Will' Win?

The Grammy Awards are like a family reunion, complete with party crashing cousins who no one really wanted to invite anyway, embittered elders who smile condescendingly at all their good-for-nothing progeny, and people make fools of themselves but no one...

Soul Bounce  |  02/06/2009 at 7:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Every Freek 'N Night

Salt-n-Pepa, among others, weave their expertise into Chris Rock's newest feature, the documentary Good Hair. [TDB]Monie Love sits down with D-Nice and spills on Big Daddy Kane and more in the latest edition of True Hip Hop Stories. [HS]Attention, Ne-Yo...

Harlem  |  01/29/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Everybody Knows,' John Legend

With high production value, scenes of unknown pretty people doing a variety of things, and John Legend's exposed décolletage, the video for "Everybody Knows" is nice to watch. As Legend walks about city streets, dark interiors, and other locales he...

Ro  |  01/22/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin

This 'Decision' By Busta Rhymes Isn't Hard To Make

We've become a bit more used to seeing Busta Rhymes attempt to reclaim his dragon-growling glory days by collaborating with some of contemporary R&B and Hip Hop's (unfortunate) shot callers, whether it be T-Pain or Lil Wayne. Awhile back, we...

ill Mami  |  01/16/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Soul Cynic

What's Good With G.O.O.D.?

When Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music launched with the releases of Be and Get Lifted, many of us knew we finally had an imprint that, although nestled in the organic, textured warmth of Soul music, had enough commericial viability to push...

nOvaMatic  |  12/15/2008 at 2:10 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink