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Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's The Pleasure Principle

Trey Songz is definitely no D'Angelo. Like, at all. [HM]Are Kelly Price, Tamia and Deborah Cox starting an r&b super-group? Really? [VB]Sorry, Mexican food, Raphael Saadiq would give you up for soul music. [MOG]Amy Winehouse's goddaughter is dropping an...

Ro  |  09/25/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

First Spin

We're Glad That Mary J. Blige Isn't 'Done'

After releasing two less than stellar singles with the Auto-Tuned out "The One" and the Chris Brown co-signing "Stronger," we're glad that Mary J. Blige isn't done with cranking out hot songs, which is precisely what we have in...

Butta  |  09/24/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Leroy Smith Gives Us A 'Gift' With Some Help From Ryan Leslie

It's always too early for foolishness, but it's never too early for these types of shenanigans. Charlie Murphy's Leroy Smith persona came out of nowhere with its brand of irreverent sports-themed antics. Leroy's love of spandex always hinted at a...

ill Mami  |  09/14/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

You May Not Be Ryan Leslie's 'Girl' But The Video Is Hot

I long ago decided that Ryan Leslie was my newfound guilty pleasure. I also long ago decided that "You're Not My Girl," a song that is essentially a dis to a girl set to a hot beat, is one of...

ill Mami  |  09/05/2009 at 3:50 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Michael Jackson Gets Shaken & Stirred With Remix Tribute Album

Michael Jackson's passing has meant that the world, at least for the time being, will not be lacking for remixes to some of his greatest songs. Unsurprisingly, Michael Jackson: Remix Suite 1 from Universal Motown has rounded up some of...

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

First Spin

Ryan Leslie Wants To Give 'All' His Love

Two Ryan Leslie posts in one day? What is this blog coming to? One that continues to showcase good music you need to hear, that's what. And we'd be remiss if we didn't give this latest RLes leak some shine....

Butta  |  07/17/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Siik's Ryan Leslie Remix is My 'Addiction'

I'm kinda not a fan of remixes by default. Mostly I think that the majority are entirely unnecessary or detract from otherwise good (sometimes fantastic) originals. But then there are the ones that debunk my entire mindset regarding remixes like...

Ro  |  07/17/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Ryan Leslie's Dis Track Is A Winner

Somehow dis tracks translate so much better when placed in the context of smooth yet catchy R&B grooves. Think how much nicer Portrait's "Here We Go Again" went over compared to RUN-DMC's "You Talk Too Much." Despite some people's disdain...

ill Mami  |  07/02/2009 at 8:30 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Ryan Leslie This Wednesday!

March is roaring in like a lion for NYC music lovers. Ryan Leslie is performing a two-night stand at S.O.B.'s this week--but there's bad news and good news. The bad news is that both shows are already sold out. The...

Butta  |  03/09/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

The Latest Ryan Leslie Leak Is 'One In A Million'

Ryan Leslie's recent self-titled release is slowly growing on me, mainly because of my staunch dedication to give dude a chance (and the fact that I legally purchased it and don't wanna feel like a chump). But for those of...

nOvaMatic  |  03/02/2009 at 10:45 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Media Watch

Music Press: Ryan Leslie's Debut is 'Just Right'

After innumerable setbacks, Ryan Leslie's self-titled official debut hit physical and virtual shelves last week. Reviews for the release by mainstream music press are generally in favor of the wunderkind who, while still bearing partial blame for unleashing Cassie upon...

nOvaMatic  |  02/16/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Could It Be That Ryan Leslie Is 'Just Right'?

For some inexplicable reason, Ryan Leslie's name keeps falling from the mouths of people in my inner circle. In the past two weeks I have heard praises of his production ability from this young man who graduated from Harvard University at...

ill Mami  |  01/29/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Mint Condition, Dwele, J. Holiday & Ryan Leslie

It's been a minute since I've done a new video roundup, so I'm bringing the beat back in grand fashion with four new videos from for distinct male voices on today's soul music scene. First up we have Stokely Williams...

Butta  |  01/23/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ryan Leslie Premieres First of Three Videos For 'How It Was Supposed To Be'

Bless Ryan Leslie's heart. His album has been pushed back--again!--but that's not breaking a brother's stride. Quite the contrary, actually, with the debut of his newest music video for the track "How It Was Supposed to Be." In case you...

Butta  |  12/08/2008 at 5:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Chrisette Michele & Ryan Leslie This Friday!

Tis the season of giving, and SoulBounce will be hooking our faithful visitors up all month long with a cornucopia of giveaways as our small way of saying thanks. First up for December, we're giving away a pair of tickets...

Butta  |  12/02/2008 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  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

Video SoulBounce

Slim Got Some 'Good Lovin'

This week we got a two-fer from Slim with his new album Love's Crazy dropping on Tuesday and the video for the second single hitting the net yesterday. "Good Lovin" is a solid albeit formulaic R&B song and finds Slim...

Butta  |  11/21/2008 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Smooth It Out Now

Ryan Leslie's album cover is extra boring. [TRU] VIBE crowns Eminem as the Best Rapper Alive. Don't worry, we're scratching our heads, too. [VIBE] Kanye West's new video was inspired by American Psycho. That clears it up. Not. [VH1]...

Butta  |  10/08/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Supa Nova Slom, The Lo, Johnson & Johnson and Ryan Leslie

Welcome to this week's new video roundup. I don't know about anybody else, but after watching my 401K go down the charts with a bullet, I need a serious laugh. So that's where Supa Nova Slom (pause) comes in. Dude...

Butta  |  09/19/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink