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Where Is Everyone From Biggie's 'One More Chance' Video Now?

The temperature is cooling, leaves are falling and the morning air has become extra crispy. Without warning, autumn has slipped in right under our noses and makes us wonder: Where did the summer go? The heat can be uncomfortable,...

Fave  |  10/01/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (13)  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Looking Back On The Original Bad Girls

It goes without saying that my favorite girl group of all time is Total, and after stanning for them for a solid 14 years, I cannot begin to tell you why. That isn't to say they weren't dope, but if...

nOvaMatic  |  06/19/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (26)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: What About You? What About Me?

We're guessing Coolio did not get the memo that crack is so very wack. [HHDX]Auteur D-Nice reveals yet another interesting portrait about a homeless emcee. [DNB]In anticipation of his new album, Raekwon recently premiered his new documentary at a Los...

ill Mami  |  03/09/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Soul Cynic

Should Diddy Press Stop?

Given the recent drama surrounding Danity Kane's eventful dissolution, it seems appropriate to bring forth a subject that has danced around the minds of many (in a shiny suit, perhaps). That topic is Diddy's uncanny inability to keep a group...

Dar  |  02/05/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (23)  |  Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Battle of the Beats Quadruple Header: Bad Boy vs. So So Def

We've been waiting to do this one for a long time. Today's Battle of the Beats presents you with two powerhouses that to this day inspire fierce debate. During most of the '90's Diddy's Bad Boy outfit and Jermaine Durpi's...

nOvaMatic  |  01/16/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Battle of the Beats

The Total Vs. Brandy Double-Header!

Hey, any excuse to talk about these two acts, right? Luckily for Brandy, she has an eagerly-awaited album right around the corner. Total, not so much, but our memories of them are precious. In today's Battle of the Beats, we...

nOvaMatic  |  11/13/2008 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't Need No One Else

Kanye West sides with Soulja Boy in the "Greasy Pimp vs. Raging 17-Year-Old Fool Rap War 2008." [KU]Ice-T has responded that telling Soulja Boy to "Eat a d---" was taken out of context. This is the worst Rap beef...

nOvaMatic  |  06/25/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Pucker Up For Total

Amy Winehouse got a day pass from rehab and went to go beg for a U.S. Visa to come to the Grammy Awards this weekend. [People]Autopsy reports have confirmed that Pimp C died of an accidental overdose of cough...

Butta  |  02/05/2008 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Who Do Ya Luv?

Kevin Michael pretty much thinks American Idol is crap. I reserve the right to agree. [SOHH]WGA made nice with Grammy. Now we can go back to not live-blogging it. [THR]Charitable: John Legend's mission to combat poverty. [MTV]Gospel singer Tonex's getup...

nOvaMatic  |  01/30/2008 at 10:30 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Talib Kweli & Total Don't Wanna Love You

I'm diggin' in the crates every day this week at 4pm EST. Be sure to check back to hear some remixed, unreleased and overlooked gems.The first joint in my DITC Marathon is "The Anti-Love Movement" performed by Talib Kweli and...

nOvaMatic  |  01/21/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Diggin' In the Crates: Total's "Sittin' Home" Remix Should've Been More Major

It's the body I keep digging up because I probably have an agenda. If Total came out today, I wouldn't be posting about them on SoulBounce, much less be a fan. But during their brief tenure, they had a style...

nOvaMatic  |  11/29/2007 at 2:56 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Total Reunites...Well, Almost

Omar Epps and his wife Keisha Spivey Epps recently had a baby shower in Cali to celebrate the impending arrival of their bundle of joy with a few of their celebrity friends. There was one person in particular who...

Butta  |  11/19/2007 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Battle of the Biggie's: "One More Chance" Showdown

The Notorious B.I.G. has been on my mind a lot lately. With the recent implosion of his murder investigation there's no telling when--or if--there will ever be a resolution to the case. Sigh...Initially this Battle of the Beats was gonna...

Butta  |  10/01/2007 at 8:51 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink