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What I Learned While Standing On 'The Bridge' With Melanie Fiona

I've had an appreciation for Melanie Fiona since discovering her music via ?uestlove this past summer, but I didn't consider myself a fan. When I got my hands on her debut album, The Bridge, I pressed play with no expectations....

Fave  |  11/09/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

John Mayer's 'Stoned' & I'm Confused

I know that alot of our commentary on SoulBounce is filled with snark, the place where hateration and witticism meet. I am writing this post, however, out of a sincere need to understand something I have grappled with for some...

ill Mami  |  10/20/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (16)  |  Permalink

I Was There, Reviews

Common & His Friends Were As Fresh As '88

Dig if you will this picture: Hollywood on on balmy Saturday night. The promise of a Common show along with the anticipation of some quality Hip Hop in the mix. There were already expectations of who was scheduled to perform:...

ill Mami  |  09/28/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

SoulBouncers: Win Tickets To The Hennessy Artistry Tour!

When we first got wind that Common and The Roots had linked up with Hennessy for their signature Hennessy Artistry concert series, we were pretty hyped up since this was the first time that Hip Hop acts would headline...

Butta  |  09/14/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

Melanie Fiona & ?uestlove Take Us To 'The Bridge'

Remember when you were a child and Christmas seemed like it would take forever to come right after Thanksgiving ended? You really couldn't grasp the fact that it was only a month away and that once it came it would...

Butta  |  07/15/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Melanie Fiona's 'Heartless' Is The Hotness

It's no secret that we are diggin' hard on Melanie Fiona around these parts. I have yet to hear one bad song or performance from this woman (how many mainstream artists can you say that about?) and can't wait for...

Butta  |  07/01/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Melanie Fiona & Questlove 'Mixtape' Coming Soon

If you're anything like us, then you're probably wondering where in the world Melanie Fiona's debut album The Bridge is. Her first single "Give It To Me Right" (video after the bounce) has been caressing our eardrums for a while...

Butta  |  06/15/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Behind The Scenes With Melanie Fiona

A few weeks ago Motown Records held a showcase for Melanie Fiona in NYC that our man about town Harlem had a chance to attend, and he came back with rave reviews about the Canadian sensation. And now the rest...

Butta  |  02/26/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

An Example of How To Use Auto-Tune Correctly

The Hip Hop blog community is besieged daily with unofficial remixes, 99% of them being completely unlistenable and irrelevant. A couple of weeks back, I spotted a "Love Lockdown" remix featuring R. Kelly on vocals that I quickly deleted lest...

ill Mami  |  11/17/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (13)  |  Permalink

Listicle

6 Reasons Why The Roots' Extended Break From Touring Isn't Such A Bad Thing

We were all there when the news broke over the weekend. ?uestlove revealed that he and The Roots crew would cease touring because they were recently hired as Late Night's new house band as the show transitions from Conan O'Brien to Jimmy...

nOvaMatic  |  11/17/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Who's Gonna Save Our Soul After Watching Gnarls Barkley's New Video?

Ahh...Gnarls Barkley. Those two words alone were once only thought of as a tongue-in-cheek misappropriation of basketball great's name. Now that we've all been privy to their blend of soul hop/rock/punk beats, not to mention the visuals they've provided as...

ill Mami  |  07/24/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Too Dangerous For Me

How dope are Questlove's new Nike Air Questo kicks? Very! [HS]Nas hit #1 on the charts and protested FOX News yesterday. [BB]So you think you're a singing diva? Sheryl Lee Ralph wants to hear from you. [EJ]Take a look...

Butta  |  07/24/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Reviews

The Roots Step Up With 'Rising Down'

I can't front. I haven't been interested in an album from The Roots since 1999's Things Fall Apart. It had cameos from some unlikely artists such as Eve, but old standbys Common and Mos Def came to represent, so it...

ill Mami  |  05/01/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks

At Least They Can't Blame Jay-Z

Why are The Roots even on Def Jam in the first place? L.A. Reid doesn't know what the hell is going on with an act signed to his label. Well, maybe just Mariah. SOHH breaks down ?uestlove's comments to Billboard...

nOvaMatic  |  04/29/2008 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Freedom For My Mind

Get ready for the return of bodybuilder soul crooner Calvin Richardson. [HS]Check out this footage of Raekwon, Wale and Murs at a Rock the Bells lineup party. [O2N]The Fader has a Q+A with The Pharcyde. [FADER]Spinner sits down with...

nOvaMatic  |  04/25/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Al Green & John Legend Beg For You To 'Stay With Me'

You know how slow jams are often described as "silky and smooth," especially when they are being introduced on a late night Quiet Storm-type program. The problem is that I can't think of one song released in the past decade...

ill Mami  |  04/21/2008 at 12:40 PM  |  Comments (13)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Behind-The-Scenes of New Al Green & Questlove Project

Al Green's forthcoming album, Lay It Down, is due soon, and I don't think I'm the only person absolutely feening for it! I wasn't surprised to hear that Questlove would be producing the album, since he's served as musical director...

ill Mami  |  04/18/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#92: Bilal 'Soul Sista'

When Bilal first stepped on the scene with his debut single "Soul Sista," everyone just about lost their minds. Not only was the song a concoction of warm, velvety lusciousness, but the video was dripping with ooey, gooey love....

ill Mami  |  04/10/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

First Spin

The Roots Redeem Themselves With 'Rising Up'

After the furor that ensued after the release of the "Birthday Girl" video and its tale of statutory rape, I attempted to try to make sense of it all. With my renewed faith in The Roots, they have redeemed...

ill Mami  |  03/28/2008 at 12:15 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Erykah Badu & Q-Tip Reveal They're BFF's & Lots More In New Issue of Trace

The Trace magazine issue with Erykah Badu and Q-Tip snuggled up all close has finally arrived to newsstands near you. When the cover was first unveiled, many were left scratching their heads as to why they were particularly too-close-for-comfort on...

ill Mami  |  03/25/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink