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Diggin' in the Crates

Röyksopp Offers A Different 'Vision' Of 'Too High'

I recently alluded to how annoying it is that so many R&B and Hip Hop artists are laying claim to their undying love of Euro Pop in an attempt to appear avant garde and relevant. In truth, we all know...

ill Mami  |  11/09/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Reviews

The 'Evolution' Of Brian McKnight

Music veterans build their reputation through years of constant dedication to their craft. In the case of Brian McKnight, he's endured the battle scars of love and connected his experiences to ours with heartfelt R&B compositions. His eleventh studio album,...

Fave  |  10/26/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  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

I Was There, Reviews

Common & The Roots Make The Perfect Blend In Houston

It was a balmy autumn night as hundreds huddled under umbrellas outside The Corinthian in downtown Houston. No amount of rain nor humidity could put a damper on what would be an evening of incredible music at the Hennessy Artistry...

Fave  |  10/08/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Crowd Participation

Who Would Like To Perform At Your Ideal Michael Jackson Tribute?

Today, tens of thousands of the luckiest of Michael Jackson fans have converged on the Staples Center in Los Angeles to pay their respects to the King of Pop in person. At this large-scale yet completely intimate in comparison to...

Ro  |  07/07/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Stevie Wonder's Heartfelt 'Goodbye'

Saying goodbye hurts. Sometimes it's unbearable. Imagine that you're Stevie Wonder, and you find out that Michael Jackson, one of your contemporaries, fellow child prodigy and lifelong friend, was taken suddenly. You have no time to grieve since you're out...

Harlem  |  06/30/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

'Motown @ 50' Presents Fifty Videos About the Legendary Label

Since it's the 50th Anniversary of the formation of Motown Records, the Detroit Free Press took it upon themselves to unearth and document some stories from the label's history. Fifty of them, to be precise. From ruminations on the difficult...

Ro  |  06/22/2009 at 4:30 PM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Jazzy Ways, Video SoulBounce

Michelle Obama Keeps It Jazzy At The White House

Forgive me for not sounding as impartial and professional as I usually do, but Michelle Obama rocks so friggin' hard right now. Not to be outdone by bringing Stevie Wonder to The White House to "jam it on the one"...

ill Mami  |  06/17/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Listicle

ill Mami's Top White Icons In Soul Music

There is no amount of sunshine, rainbows, unicorns, and leprechauns to lift my spirits after reading a supposed "Top 10 White Icons Of Black Music" list on Urban Daily. My apologies in advance for whomever decided to slap these supposed...

ill Mami  |  06/03/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (18)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Vanessa Williams Returns With A Vengeance

Vanessa Williams is gearing up for the release of The Real Thing, her 13th album and Concord Records debut, on June 2nd with not one but three new videos from the project. She somehow found time while portraying the decadently...

Butta  |  05/26/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: My Jamaican Guy

T-Pain suffered serious injuries and broke four teeth in a freak golf cart accident on Friday. Stop laughing. [AHH]Charles Hamilton got called out for allegedly jacking a Black Spade beat. [FS]Not to be outdone by ghost bloggers, 50 Cent's...

ill Mami  |  03/30/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Stevie Wonder Is 'Live At Last'

As one of the many who were able to see him live on his A Wonder's Summer Night Tour that brought joy to the masses last summer, I can fully attest to the brilliance of Stevie Wonder live. But when...

Ro  |  03/03/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Esperanza Spalding Covers Stevie Wonder, Leaves Listeners 'Overjoyed'

As ubiquitous as Stevie Wonder's music seems to be, it's often very hard to cover a song of his and do it justice. Especially without copying his performance verbatim. So what a pleasant surprise it was when Esperanza Spalding began...

Ro  |  03/02/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (13)  |  Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Stevie Wonder Celebrated At The White House In Grand Fashion

Last night PBS broadcast the In Performance at the White House celebration of Stevie Wonder in what was a star-studded, historic event. It was star-studded because amongst the Washington dignitaries in attendance were the likes of SoulBounce faves India.Arie, Mary...

Butta  |  02/27/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates, Reviews

Revisiting Michael Jackson's Golden Years

I don't know of too many adult vocalists (male or female) who sound better than Michael Jackson did when he was still in his formative stages. Young Michael's range and phrasing surprise me to this day--just take this early...

Dar  |  02/24/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (16)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Pause For A Cause

Estelle Covers Stevie Wonder For a Good Cause

Can you imagine what it would feel like to have Stevie Wonder handpick you from every singer in the world to rerecord one of his most widely recognized and adored songs? Yeah, neither can we. But Estelle knows how...

Butta  |  02/13/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Happy Birthday, D'Angelo!

What do you say to a man all of 35-years-old today, who ushered in the Neo-Soul movement back when that very term was not considered trite and overused? What do you say to a man who wears his emotions...

ill Mami  |  02/11/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

SoulTube

Live Blogging the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

This year's Grammy Awards have come and gone and so has another live blog. We did it a little different this time around and "tweeted" the night's festivities on Twitter with the live feed appearing in this spot during...

Butta  |  02/08/2009 at 11:30 PM  |  Comments (96)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Let Him Know This Love Is Real

With his prostate cancer now in remission, Charlie Wilson is promoting prostate tests and early detection in Black men, and his new album. [BV]From the obvious files: Sasha Fierce (and her choreographers) borrowed moves from The Kids. [VB]Stevie Wonder, Robin...

Ro  |  02/06/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Happy Belated Birthday, Motown!

So yesterday marked the 50th Anniversary of the record label that changed it all: Motown Records. This milestone passed by silently around these parts, but it is no less important and worthy of a year long celebration. There should be...

Ro  |  01/13/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink