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Mixtape Roundup

Bask In More Yukimi As You Pay Tribute To Her

I know I'm not the only person smitten with Yukimi Nagano, a full year and change after discovering her existence. Since falling in love with the Little Dragon frontwoman, I have poured over her discography, trying to grab what bits...

ill Mami  |  11/18/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mae Day Wants To 'Give It All' To You

When we selected Detroit rapstress Mae Day as a Bounce-Worthy artist last October, we hope that you all took note. In the year since that point, she has gone on to release the phenomenal Sade-inspired mixtape Cherish the Day, which...

Butta  |  10/06/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Sade Is In The Studio, May Release Album Later This Year

After the launch of bogus website sade2009.com and Maxwell's recent proclamation that Sade's new material is "monolithic," it appeared that Sade would definitely be releasing a new album this year. Though all the information has been speculative about her first album...

Ro  |  06/03/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Maxwell Pens Passionate Letter To Fans, Implores You To Buy Prince & Sade

One of the last few times we mentioned Maxwell on Soulbounce, we were a bit, howdoyousay, irritated. While we were in no way able to predict the economic downturn that this country has found itself in, we were amazed at the...

ill Mami  |  03/13/2009 at 1:45 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Art & Soul

LA Visual Artist Finds Inspiration In Soul Sistas 'After Midnight'

Los Angeles visual artist Steven Lopez's two passions, art and music, have been combined to create his "After Midnight" series. Featuring bright and bold portraits of icons such as Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Minnie Riperton and Sade, as...

ill Mami  |  03/11/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Which of These Tracks Passes The SoulBounce Sniff Test?

It's been a hot minute since we've done a Sniff Test, and what better time than today to bring the beat back. This week we're giving a quick listen to four tracks that dropped that may or may not...

Butta  |  02/06/2009 at 4:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Muhsinah Implores You To 'Stay Tuned'

It's pretty much a no-brainer that if Muhsinah is on a track, I will jump through hoops to hear it. Her brand of Soul is of the calm-you-down variety, e.g. Sade and Michael Franks, and is perfect for inner reflection or needing...

ill Mami  |  12/16/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Love Will Conquer If U Just Believe

Naturi Naughton channels her inner skank on the cover of KING. Oh wait, that's just her looking like Lil Kim, who she plays in Notorious. [SONYC] Janet says that Def Jam wanted her to sound like Sade, which caused her...

Butta  |  11/12/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Soul Cynic

Maxwell & Swizz Beatz? It Could Happen

Now we will accept the arduous task of constructing Maxwell's first entry into his Black Summers Night trilogy from some recent insights into the Man of Mystery. For the past several years, Maxwell has been "kickin' it" and cutting his hair...

nOvaMatic  |  10/08/2008 at 1:30 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Every Day Is Christmas and Every Night Is New Year's Eve

It may be possible that Jay-Z is forming his own record label. At this point it's also possible he isn't. Whatever. [SR]Janet Jackson is still the saucy vixen we all know and love her for being, teasing one lucky...

Ro  |  09/19/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#9: Meshell Ndegeocello 'Outside Your Door'

"Outside Your Door" by Meshell Ndegeocello has had a long and storied history. While we were all grooving and loving and wishing for a rainy night to play this with our lovers, it is alleged that Brian McKnight lifted the...

ill Mami  |  08/19/2008 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (20)  |  Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Little Dragon

Little Dragon is a prime example of how not only looks can be deceiving, but geographical origins can be as well. Hailing from Sweden (like fellow compatriot Kissey Asplund), it is likely due to the physical distance from the melisma-laden computer-altered...

ill Mami  |  06/05/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#62: Marvin Gaye 'What's Going On'

Some time ago, a writer equated Sade's voice as being capable of calming even the most hyperactive, cranky child. If there was ever a song that could soothe a savage beast, it would be Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On." Despite the...

ill Mami  |  05/22/2008 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#70: Sade 'Stronger Than Pride'

When Sade debuted in 1984 with their instant classic Diamond Life, theirs was a sound and look that was unlike anything in the musical landscape at that time. They were instantly labeled a jazz band, but it many have been...

ill Mami  |  05/12/2008 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Pause For A Cause, UK Bounce

Amy Winehouse Gets Naked

Maybe three or so years ago when Amy Winehouse was thicker than a Snickers that headline may have had people clamoring to get a peek, but slim shady Amy? Um, not so much. But our girl Wino has taken it...

Butta  |  03/21/2008 at 3:35 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Look At The Sky, It's The Color Of Love

Go New York Giants! Maxwell and Eric Roberson's favorite football team won the Super Bowl. [MSNBC]Alicia Keys has been added to the already crowded list of Grammy Award performers. [M&C]How many Christina Aguilera runs can you fit into four...

Butta  |  02/04/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Mixtape Roundup: The One Thing You Can Always Count On Every Friday

(Every Friday we'll be bringing you the hottest DJ blends, podcasts and radio shows found across the web and linking you to some new, unreleased and re-imagined tracks. Be sure to watch this space and email us more at tips@soulbounce.com!)"Knocturnal...

nOvaMatic  |  09/14/2007 at 4:00 PM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Centipede (It. Just. Felt. Right.)

NY Mag doesn't want candid photos of Sade, would rather talk about "Trapped in the Closet Pt. 4,481". [Vulture]Photo spread for Jill and Janet's Why Did I Get Married? [Urban-Hoopla]This coming Sunday, Mos Def, Kweli and dead prez unite for...

nOvaMatic  |  08/22/2007 at 7:39 AM  |  Permalink