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Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Saunders Sermons

Miami native Saunders Sermons first love may have been singing, but it quickly encompassed Jazz as well when he picked up the trombone at the tender age of 11. Currently touring with Maxwell, Saunders' MySpace page proudly boasts "I worked...

ill Mami  |  11/10/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (21)  |  Permalink

Soul Food

SoulBounce Loves 'Pretty Wangs'

To be a Maxwell fan is more than an unspoken requirement to write for SoulBounce *smile* it's a  musical preference that transcends gender, race, age and religion. His latest album, BLACKsummers'night, continues to spice up the charts and the stage....

Fave  |  10/24/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Industry & Culture

The Good New Days

Do you remember the good old days of music? Depending on your age, that era may vary. My parents nurtured my young ears with the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross. In the '80s, I walked the...

Fave  |  10/22/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Pause For A Cause

Maxwell Fights Breast Cancer With New Single

As if we needed any more reasons to love Maxwell, the third single from his platinum pleaser BLACKsummers'night has been revealed to be "Fistful Of Tears" and he's using it to promote breast cancer awareness. With lyrics like "we gon'...

Butta  |  10/22/2009 at 10:45 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

The Interwebs

Soulcial Media

The strength of music dwells in its ability to connect us to the memories that shape our lives. The bond between our souls and the song is often enhanced when connecting with the song makers. Our desire to affix ourselves...

Fave  |  10/02/2009 at 5:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Club Tropicana Drinks Are Free

So Maxwell's "Suite Lady" is The-Dream's sloppy seconds. [BSP]Solange will chop it up with Oprah about chopping off her hair. [TRU]Who keeps booking Tracy Morgan for this VH1 Hip Hop Honor's hosting gig? [BWE]Lloyd goes in on Ciara. [SONYC]Lyfe...

Butta  |  09/29/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Bad Habits' Is Badder Live

Despite my underwhelmed response to BLACKsummers'night, I can't even front when I hear "Bad Habits." It is absolutely one of my favorite songs that I've heard this year. And despite the fact that Maxwell's latest project has not been getting...

ill Mami  |  09/07/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Love Me Every Night With Femininity

Amazon's giving away free mp3 downloads to everyone. Hurry up before they change their minds. [LH]Jay-Z x US Open x Arthur Ashe = This amazing shirt. [BC]Is Maxwell this generation's Marvin Gaye? [HS]Whitney Houston looks great on the cover...

ill Mami  |  09/04/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Customer Satisfaction Is Guaranteed

Soul Train is headed to the big screen, with Don Cornelius heavily involved. Oh, so it's a comedy?  [VAR]After three weeks, Maxwell is still atop the Billboard R&B charts. [SR]The latest episode of Gordon Gartrell Radio has a lot...

Harlem  |  08/27/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Brandon Hines Soars With 'Pretty Wings'

It's been a minute since indie artist Brandon Hines graced us with one of his soulful covers. After tackling tracks by Estelle and Jazmine Sullivan, among others, this time Brandon regrouped after a self-imposed hiatus to take on Maxwell's "Pretty...

Harlem  |  08/26/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Maxwell Is Not 'Pregnant'

Maxwell fans you can breathe a long, heavy sigh of relief. Contrary to the delusions of Tyrese a few weeks ago on Twitter, Maxwell is not on the new R. Kelly song "Pregnant." And thank the Lord, because after hearing...

Butta  |  08/11/2009 at 10:45 AM  |  Comments (16)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Maxwell Announces Fall Arena Tour With Chrisette Michele & Common

After two hugely successful sold-out tours last fall and this summer, and the release of his acclaimed and chart-topping new album BLACKsummers'night, Maxwell is hitting the road again this fall. And he's doing so with Chrisette Michele and Common in...

Ro  |  08/07/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (13)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Maxwell Tantalizes, Titillates In 'Bad Habits' Video

This morning Maxwell's new video for "Bad Habits" premiered on the website for the Steve Harvey Morning Show, and they really should have warned people that this joint was not safe for work. It's not that it's rated R...

Butta  |  08/05/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (17)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Hoping We Could Find A Way

Nick Cannon strikes back at Eminem with...scripture? [MTV]Did Sisqo channel his inner R. Kelly and get a 14-year-old groupie pregnant back in '99? [C+D]Fat Joe is releasing a budget-friendly sneaker through Kmart. [WH]Amerie swears by Himalayan salt. [CM]Maxwell's new video...

Butta  |  08/04/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Media Watch

First Look: Maxwell In GIANT Magazine

Feast your eyes on this exclusive first look at Maxwell on the cover and inside the pages of the September issue of GIANT magazine. Maxwell is featured on the front of the glossy with tie loosened, drink in hand,...

Butta  |  07/31/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Why You Acting Like A?

Katherine Jackson was awarded custody of MJ's kids. [AP]Chrisette Michele confirms membership in the Maxwell fan club. [RU]Fact: Maxwell > Jordin Sparks. No charts necessary. [SR]Drake is heading back to his Canadian sitcom roots. [ID]...

Ro  |  07/31/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

MeLo-X Reworks Maxwell With Amazing Results

I have kept pretty quiet when it's come to my opinion on Maxwell's latest album. Voicing one's disdain is never a good look amongst the throngs of those who are in complete rapturous ecstasy, now is it? That being said,...

ill Mami  |  07/29/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Maxwell Flies High

Currently enjoying the stellar success of his #1 stunna of an album, BLACKsummers'night, and a sold-out summer concert tour, Maxwell isn't one to just sit back and bask in his own glory. Matter of fact, he's not sitting down...

Butta  |  07/22/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Battle of the Beats, Video SoulBounce

Who's 'Running Up That Hill' The Best? MPHO or John Forté?

This Battle of The Beats is centered on a certain Kate Bush song, whom contemporary Soul singers have claimed as a great source for reinterpretation. We all know what Maxwell was able to do with "This Woman's Work," and earlier...

ill Mami  |  07/15/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Just Wanna Be Your Girl

Maxwell scored the number one album in the country. Take that, haters and naysayers! [MFF]BET and Grey Goose have a new series in the works featuring "emerging" artists that  hopefully won't make us want to hit the sauce. [BB]The...

Butta  |  07/15/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink