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Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Looks Like Its Gonna Rain

Following in the legendary footsteps of Dionne Warwick, Vivica A. Fox is spokesperson for the new and improved Psychic Friends Network. I really don't know what to say, ya'll. [DL]Brandy: "I really try not to focus on the sales...

nOvaMatic  |  02/03/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Media Watch

Keylolo's VIBE Cover is Icy-Hot!

It is only right that the "new" era of Keyshia Cole would inspire, on some level, a VIBE cover to ether all recent VIBE covers. It has always been our silent campaign for more Black music and entertainment mags to...

nOvaMatic  |  01/30/2009 at 6:30 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Media Watch

Remember When Hip Hop Looked Like This?

The late-'90s weren't considered the best time to be a fan of Hip Hop, says many of us during the late-'90s. This point in semi-recent Hip Hop history marked a time of change, where Hip Hop was thriving and growing...

nOvaMatic  |  10/02/2008 at 11:42 AM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Media Watch

Let's Pretend This Whole VIBE/Thicke Thing Never Happened

But first an apology. I was so unfair to VIBE last week when we were discussing the Robin Thicke nontroversy. My willingless to go after them so hard had nothing to do with VIBE specifically, but moreso my mounting frustration with...

nOvaMatic  |  09/03/2008 at 3:23 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Media Watch

Robin Thicke is Ready for 'Something Else,' and So Are We

Robin Thicke gets a lot of attention here at SoulBounce, and with good reason. He is one of those artists helping to expand the common perception of who a soul musician is and what contemporary soul music should sound like....

Ro  |  08/29/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (22)  |  Permalink

Bounce Over There

Mainstream of Consciousness: You Need to Handle That With Your Label

Chris Brown, God bless him, is furious that an unfinished track meant for a forthcoming duet with Rihanna has leaked all over the Internet. We get a sense that he's more upset with the dedicated 12-year-old fans that love him so and shared the...

nOvaMatic  |  08/15/2008 at 3:56 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

SoulTube

VH1 Soul VIBE Awards Winners Announced

The VH1 Soul VIBE Award winners have been announced over a week before the show is scheduled to air. Talk about anti-climactic. When we first heard that VH1 Soul and VIBE were joining forces to put this year's awards special...

Soul Bounce  |  11/08/2007 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Interludes

It's Official, Y'all

We initially dropped that DJ Soul's "Assorted Donuts" mixtape was nominated for a VIBE Award with a little trepidation. But now it's been confirmed. Clarity: The VH-1 Soul VIBE Awards Special. We call upon anyone out there that knows the...

nOvaMatic  |  08/31/2007 at 10:16 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks

Talib Kweli In Vibe

"Those people can be destructive to your career, but at the same time, they're tastemakers," -- Talib Kweli Thanks Kwe, I feel the same way...the latter, that is. Talib Kweli talks to Vibe Magazine's John Kennedy about Ear Drum,...

Soul Bounce  |  08/18/2007 at 12:28 AM  |  Permalink