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Letter From the Editor, Looking Back

2007

This will probably be a lot longer next year.I created this site to expand the conversation of "urban" music beyond the usual suspects, leaning towards "alternatives" while using the aggressive approach employed by the gossip blogs. There were some stumbles...

nOvaMatic | 12/31/2007 at 10:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

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See You in 2008!

The SoulBounce family has officially gone on vacay! Check back for us in 2008! Happy Holidays and congrats to Raven Nicole for winning our giveaway!...

SoulBounce | 12/25/2007 at 9:19 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Crowd Participation

YEAR-END TOP 10: Soul Wishery

#10For 50 Cent to lock himself into a room and not emerge until he is a ravenous, starving maniac whose only salvation is to write banging rhymes for food. Either that or for him to no longer release any...

SoulBounce | 12/24/2007 at 4:21 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Soul-Poll

Holiday Soul-Poll Results: It's Gonna Be A 'Silent Night' 'This Christmas'

Now this is a surprise. After falling behind early, The Temptations pulled ahead of the pack and put the smack down on The Jackson 5, Nat King Cole, and even Donny Hathaway in our last Soul-Poll of 2007. Over half of the poll voters...

Butta | 12/24/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Media Watch

Where My Girls At?

This video from the EW archives has two staffers wondering what ever happened to all of our favorite 90's R&B girl groups. The blame is naturally placed on Destiny's Child and everything that sprung from that. Although I typically adore...

nOvaMatic | 12/24/2007 at 11:10 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Nat's Christmas Classic

Little Brother is in the midst of their "12 Days of Getback", posting exclusive remixes to their album on their Myspace blog. [LB/MS]Van Hunt doesn't listen to Raheem Devaughn, Maxwell, or D'Angelo. [AHH]Like M.I.A. but wish there were more...

SoulBounce | 12/24/2007 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Crowd Participation

YEAR-END TOP 10: Butta's Picks of 2007

This was a very hard list to compile this year because there were so many songs that I loved, but I narrowed it down to songs that struck me from the first listen. And if you're wondering what's up with...

Butta | 12/21/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From M.I.A., Fat Joe, And Duo Live

The final new video roundup of the year finds three very different artists showing us what they got. Up first is M.I.A., who you either love or don't in yet another colorful video. In the second slot is Fat Joe...

Butta | 12/21/2007 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

The Last Mixtape Roundup?

(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. Let us know if you're feeling the roundup. It might be our...

nOvaMatic | 12/21/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Last Christmas

Beyonce, T-Pain and Justin Timberlake are, predictably, MTV's favorite "R&B" artists of the year. MTV is why SoulBounce exists, children. [MTV] Fresh has pics from the R. Kelly/Keyshia Cole show. I hope the front row brought their umbrellas. [C+D]...

nOvaMatic | 12/21/2007 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Christmas Time Has Come Early For Alicia Keys

Despite the reception that As I Am has gotten on SoulBounce, it has just been confirmed by Billboard and Soundscan that Ms. Keys has broken even more sales records. More specifically, Alicia Keys' past three studio albums have all spent at least 5 weeks at #1...

ill Mami | 12/20/2007 at 6:09 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: Calling All Crate Diggers

This writer has been particularly impressed with the speed with which you, the faithful Soul Bounce readers, have been responding to the previous "Name That Beat" trivia questions. Last week's beat was "Bouncy Lady" by Pleasure which was sampled by...

ill Mami | 12/20/2007 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Crowd Participation

YEAR-END TOP 10: Biggest Disappointments of 2007

As 2007 comes to a close, we at Soul Bounce would like to take a moment and reflect upon the embarrassments, regrets, and just instances of people just acting plum-crazy during this past year. With less than 2 weeks left...

SoulBounce | 12/20/2007 at 4:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Diggin' In the Crates: Uncle Luke Touches Us Inappropriately On Christmas

Good thing Butta's out of town, because she adamantly opposes this kind of chicanery on SoulBounce."Santa Claus is coming" takes on a whole new meaning when it's uttered by Luther Campbell. In our final "Diggin' In the Crates" of the...

nOvaMatic | 12/20/2007 at 1:57 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Reviews

Maturity is Mary J's Cross to Bear

Mary J. Blige is one of a dying breed: R&B singers that make R&B songs. Not Hip-Hop or Pop songs masquerading as R&B or "Neo-Soul" music, but the kind of R&B that successfully unites all of the above as...

nOvaMatic | 12/20/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Let It Snow

Lily Allen is pregnant. But, again, no one cares what she does because the underage Jamie Lynn Spears done went and bested her! [Times Online]MTV highlights several reasons why the music industry nearly imploded in 2007, but conveniently, MTV...

nOvaMatic | 12/20/2007 at 9:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Crowd Participation

YEAR-END TOP 10: Ill Mami's Picks of 2007

We focus on alot of soul artists on Soul Bounce, and previously Nova gave his top picks of this year which included soul & hip hop artists. I figured I'd focus on something a bit different but just as worthy...

ill Mami | 12/19/2007 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Chrisette Michele Gets Sassy, Sexy In New Video

Ever since seeing Chrisette Michele's new video for "Be O.K." on VH1 Soul last week, I've been living for it to hit the net. It finally has and, although this isn't the greatest upload (don't watch her lips too closely...

Butta | 12/19/2007 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Interviews

SoulBounce Chats With Keite Young

Keite Young is an artist who doesn't fit easily into a box. He's a little bit funk, a little bit blues, a little bit gospel and a whole lot of soul. His music reflects a myriad of diverse influences,...

Butta | 12/19/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: All Mariah Wants For Christmas

Free Amy Winehouse! We got five on her commissary. [NYDN]Why is every hip-hop blog posting the nine-minute version of Common's "Testify" video like it's new? Clearly these people don't watch VH1 Soul. [BHH]Check out this bonus track from Lupe...

Butta | 12/19/2007 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Admin Announcements

The Bounce-Bot Has Taken Over!!

Since we're slowly settling into our holiday habits, we have to warn you that we will be managing the site remotely for the next few days with the help of our Official Bounce-Bot, who happens to look a lot like...

SoulBounce | 12/18/2007 at 11:40 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Battle of the Beats: The One in Which Erro Wins, Sight Unseen

Look, it isn't my style to just jump out there and claim a victor in the title, but we need to be real about this. This is the last Battle of the Beats for the year, and while it isn't...

nOvaMatic | 12/18/2007 at 12:28 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mel B. Is 'The One That Got Away' From Johnta Austin In New Video

Singer/songwriter Johnta Austin has tried to get his solo career poppin' for a minute, but he still hasn't had much success. The pen behind Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" has yet to create...

Butta | 12/18/2007 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Releases

New Music Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Jaheim The Makings of a ManKirk Franklin Fight of My LifeLupe Fiasco The CoolMary J. Blige Growing PainsModern Groove Syndicate Ms. PopularPharoah Sanders Finest...

Butta | 12/18/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Do You Hear What Whitney Hears?

Michael Jackson is holding his face together with Band-Aids now. [TMZ]The next N.E.R.D. CD is done and ready to drop in spring '08. [IR]Keith Sweat wants to make his career last forever with a new label deal on Rhino...

Butta | 12/18/2007 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Crowd Participation

YEAR-END TOP 10: nOva's Picks of 2007

Counting down my personal picks from 2007. Ready? OK. 10. Kenna "Say Goodbye to Love"Mad late with my Kenna purchase, but I've been digging the jumpoff single for Make Sure They See My Face for a minute. It could be...

nOvaMatic | 12/17/2007 at 7:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup, Reviews

So What Was Von Pea Thinking with 'American Angster'?

We haven't talked anything Hova-related here in a while, mainly because I placed an embargo on all American Gangster coverage in order to re-focus on our soul vocalists. But when we received Von Pea's American Angster remix album in our...

nOvaMatic | 12/17/2007 at 12:17 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Macy Gray Borats MC Lyte

Apparently there's a whole series of these and we're just finding out. We always knew Macy Gray was a cut-up (I mean, how could she not be?) but we had no idea how far she'd go to make us... laugh....

nOvaMatic | 12/17/2007 at 11:03 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Christmas With Run-DMC

Mary J. Blige told us before that she didn't want no hateration, but could she be dishing it out? [TW]Don't forget that Jaheim has a CD dropping tomorrow, too. [BB]Pharrell Williams is sporting a brand new 18-karat gold iPhone....

Butta | 12/17/2007 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Looking Back

[Only One Week Left!] but This Past Week...

--We recalled the greatness of Stax Records and the mastery of Mark Ronson.--We recommended Masters-at-Work's heir apparent.--We explored the different sides of Lupe Fiasco.--We learned not to question Rhymefest's swagger with sarcasm.--We wondered which Jermaine truly held the fate of...

nOvaMatic | 12/15/2007 at 9:36 PM | Permalink

Admin Announcements

Check Out Butta On The Friday Favecast

This week the tables got turned, and I was interviewed by Fave for his award-winning podcast, the Friday Favecast. Bounce on over to his site to give it a listen and hear me dish about SoulBounce and VIBE Confidential...

Butta | 12/14/2007 at 6:30 PM | Permalink

Soul On Film

More Casting News Announced For 'The Vapors'

As previously reported on SoulBounce, a movie detailing The Juice Crew's rise to fame entitled The Vapors has been greenlit and already been cast with Keke Palmer (Akeelah & The Bee) as Roxanne Shanté and Clifton Powell (The Gospel, Dead...

ill Mami | 12/14/2007 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Babyface Is 'Not Going Nowhere'

A new video from Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds has just hit the net, and boy is it a tearjerker. The clip is for the song "Not Going Nowhere," which he wrote for his sons in the wake of the divorce from...

Butta | 12/14/2007 at 3:30 PM | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Hey, Grammy! You Slept On Robin Thicke!

This was Robin Thicke's year. After his strong but overlooked 2003 debut, A Beautiful World, he sat on the curb for a long time watching those with lesser talent run it on the charts. But with the 2006 release...

Butta | 12/14/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Party People

DJ Premier on the 1's & 2's Tomorrow In L.A.

Although DJ Premier may be a man of few words, he has been making his presence known in the hip hop and pop music realms for several years now. And as any true hip hop head can tell you,...

SoulBounce | 12/14/2007 at 2:20 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Maya Azucena, W. Ellington Felton, And Channel Live

Another week has come to a close, and it's time for the new video roundup. Up first is the very lovely Maya Azucena with a video and song showcasing her beauty and talent. Once again, there's a new video from...

Butta | 12/14/2007 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Mixtape Roundup: Grown & Mixxy Fridays

(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!)SOUL:Soul...

nOvaMatic | 12/14/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

The Interwebs

Thanks A Lot, Morpheus!

We've largely stayed out of the whole Ike Turner Post-Death Pontification Marathon that's been in full effect net-wide since Wednesday. Yes, we've seen the movie, some of us have even read the book, and we get it! Also, we get...

nOvaMatic | 12/14/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: What Time Is It?

John Legend is keeping it all in the family with his new artist. [SR]Little Brother make Erykah Badu's "Honey" extra sweet on this remix. [HHDX]Entertainment Weekly adds Mick Boogie to "The Must List." [PPFF]Lily Allen gets sexy on 'em...

Butta | 12/14/2007 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Hey, Grammy! Keite Young Is Missing From Your List!

One of my favorite new artists this year is Keite Young. The Fort Worth, Texas native released his debut disc, The Rise and Fall of Keite Young, on Hidden Beach in late August, and I've been bumping it ever...

Butta | 12/13/2007 at 7:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Soul On Film

Alicia Keys To Play Lena Horne, 'No One' Can Touch Her On Charts

Oprah Winfrey has confirmed that Alicia Keys is set to play Lena Horne in an upcoming biopic about the legendary entertainer's life. The media mogul chatted about the upcoming project while working the red carpet at the premiere of The...

Butta | 12/13/2007 at 5:30 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

First Spin

Esthero And Brandy Want To Make You A 'Believer'

Yes, you saw that correctly. Esthero, the most rockin' grrrl from Canada since Alanis Morissette, has teamed up with Brandy on backing vocals on "Believer." Sources are saying that this is a demo track that may or may not make...

ill Mami | 12/13/2007 at 5:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Party People

Goapele And Franklin Bridge Perform Live In D.C. Friday Night

Ever since learning a few weeks ago that Goapele and Franklin Bridge would be performing in Washington, D.C. tomorrow night, I've been doing a daily happy dance in anticipation. Being a Bay Area babe, Goapele's appearances on the East coast...

Butta | 12/13/2007 at 3:30 PM | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Diggin' In The Crates: Sting + Diddy + Pras Michel = A Red Light

For this week's Diggin' in the Crates, we decided to take it back to '97 when Diddy was all over everything. For The Very Best of Sting & The Police, Diddy recruited long suffering Fugees member Pras and some Full...

nOvaMatic | 12/13/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

The Mary Mix

Mary J. Blige is releasing her eight studio album Growing Pains on December 18th. If you haven't succumbed to curiosity and need something to tide you over for another few days, I've blended a selection of tracks from her 15-year...

nOvaMatic | 12/13/2007 at 1:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Reviews, UK Bounce

Re-calling the Awesomeness That Was Mark Ronson's 'Version'

[DISCLAIMER: I'm pretty awful at reviews.] When Mark Ronson's Version dropped earlier this year, not only was I not running this site, but I'd just jumped on the Back to Black bandwagon (in which he played a large part), so...

nOvaMatic | 12/13/2007 at 12:10 PM | Permalink

Media Watch, The Interwebs

Common, Prince, and Joss Stone Were All Kinda Ugly in 2007 According to Pitchfork

Pitchfork Media is a music site that is equal parts reviled and influential, (much like what I want SoulBounce to be when it grows up!) so it goes without saying that their "20 Worst Album Covers of 2007" list was...

nOvaMatic | 12/13/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

We Hear

Well Damn, Tina!

As noted in today's Morning Soul, Tina Turner has finally responded to the news of Ike Turner's passing, in a manner."Tina is aware that Ike passed away earlier today. She has not had any contact with him in 35 years....

nOvaMatic | 12/13/2007 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: A Freak Show Indeed

Ghostface Killah's The Big Doe Rehab didn't do very big on the charts. [HHNL]And that's all that Tina Turner has to say about that. [HHC]Will there be a Reasonable Doubt suite at Jay-Z's new hotel? [NYP] Ledisi brings some...

Butta | 12/13/2007 at 8:00 AM | Permalink

First Spin

Al Green and ?uestlove Got Some Hot-Buttered Grits for the Ears

?uestlove has an old soul. The same man that somehow flipped Pharrell's overlooked In My Mind into a shelved, organic masterpiece has been working on the new Al Green album for three years."It's been putting gray hair in my afro,"...

nOvaMatic | 12/12/2007 at 7:03 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Ike Turner (1931-2007)

Ike Turner Has Died [TMZ]Ike Turner [Official] [AMG] [Wiki]...

nOvaMatic | 12/12/2007 at 4:44 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Muhsinah

The debut album of Muhsinah Abdul-Karim, D.C. native, music engineer, and chanteuse who is better known as Muhsinah, has been on heavy rotation in the personal music players of your friendly SoulBounce editors for quite some time now. With Daybreak, this...

ill Mami | 12/12/2007 at 4:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Hey, Grammy! Did You Forget About John Legend?

Let it be known that John Legend doesn't want for any Grammy Awards. His arms are chock full with the five that he's already won, you know? However, it must be said that the Grammy Awards got it wrong...

Butta | 12/12/2007 at 2:10 PM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

Back In Blaque

Just the other day I posted the video for "808" by the group Blaque as the daily throwback in Morning Soul. A friend had brought them to mind after he lamented over the demise of the TLC-esque girl group. I...

Butta | 12/12/2007 at 1:30 PM | Permalink

Soul Cynic

These Jackson Reunion Rumors are Encroaching Upon My Blog Steez

Are all the Jackson reunion rumors part of a diabolical plot by the Jacksons themselves to keep their names on our lips and in our blogs? With so much conflicting information floating around, one can't help but wonder (© Carrie...

nOvaMatic | 12/12/2007 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

And In Eric Roberson News

This past Sunday I went to see Eric Roberson perform in Baltimore at Eden's Lounge, and as per usual it was a fantastic concert. If you've ever been to an Erro show, which if you haven't I strongly suggest having...

Butta | 12/12/2007 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup, Soul Cynic

Rhymefest Appropriates Michael Jackson's Beats, Habit for Making Empty Promises

Look, we kinda dig Rhymefest. His "Angry Black Man On the Elevator" with Lil' Jon was the jumpoff. Amazingly. And, "Jeff N Fess" from Return of the Magnificent? Bad-ass!In a couple of days he's dropping the Michael Jackson "Dedication" mixtape...

nOvaMatic | 12/12/2007 at 11:30 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: All Fall Down

The original Floetry lineup is back together this week and plans a new album, but in the meantime Natalie Stewart readies her solo release. [SR] The Cool Kids are for the children. [Privy]You'll probably want to add Amp Fiddler's...

Butta | 12/12/2007 at 10:00 AM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: Brainteasers For DJ's

The reigning champion of "Name That Beat" since its induction, DJ Stylus, guessed the last beat correctly. It was Astrud Gilberto's "Tristeza" which was sampled by J. Rawls on "What You Want Is."This week's sample beat is below. Remember,...

ill Mami | 12/11/2007 at 5:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Videos: Badu Performing 'The Real Thing', Talking 'Honey'

Good question, Butta, why isn't "The Real Thing" part of Nu AmErykah's tracklisting? Buzz single or not, the joint has muscle and works the crowd into a frenzy.Nu AmErykah is already getting lots of buzz. So much in fact, we...

nOvaMatic | 12/11/2007 at 3:28 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Media Watch

Re: Lupe Fiasco's Remarkable Village Voice Interview

Ever since I ended my AmyWatch some weeks ago, I can't help but be interested in anything Lupe Fiasco says or does these days. How many times has The Village Voice interviewed this cat? Twice before? Eleventy-twelve? It feels that...

nOvaMatic | 12/11/2007 at 2:02 PM | Permalink

Jazzy Ways

Have A Jazzy Christmas With Boney James And Friends

With Christmas two weeks away, the sounds of the season will be playing a little bit longer in our ears. In the event that you're tired of your Quad City All-Star Christmas CD (don't act like I'm the only one...

Butta | 12/11/2007 at 1:30 PM | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Hey, Grammy! What About Talib Kweli?

These corporate rappers like 'Why this dude pickin' on me?' --"Holy Moly"Yes, we definitely agree with the Grammy nominations for Kanye West and Common, but alongside Graduation and Finding Forever, I was also faithfully bumping Talib Kweli's Ear Drum. Not...

nOvaMatic | 12/11/2007 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Only Who? Kwame And 112 Battle Their Beats

Today's battle of the beats takes us back to the '90s with music from two acts that continue to set many a party off when these tracks of the same name drop in. Before the Notorious B.I.G. ethered Kwame...

Butta | 12/11/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Mel Cheren (1933-2007)

Goodbye Mel Cheren [AMB] Mel Cheren [Official] [AMG]...

Butta | 12/11/2007 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Amy Winehouse: "Love is A Losing Game"

So we finally reach the end of the tour de force that is Amy Winehouse's Back to Black. The clip for "Love is a Losing Game" is a masterfully edited collection of performance footage and solemn stills, much in the...

nOvaMatic | 12/11/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Releases

Your Weekly Copping List

Beanie Sigel The SolutionEartha Kitt That Bad EarthaHi-Tek Hi-Teknology 3Various Artists B-Boy Records: The Archives Rare & UnreleasedVarious Artists Music From And Recorded For The Motion Picture The Great Debaters Various Artists Sample My Funky Groove Volume OneWu Tang...

Butta | 12/11/2007 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Best. Faith. Video. Ever.

He may be internationally known, but Wale represents for D.C. through and through. [Scheme]Will.I.Am models the latest Gordon Gatrell Gap fashions. [Wooohah!]Who is this flat-chested white woman on the cover of JET? Oh, it's Michael Jackson. [HHC]Did Charlie Wilson...

Butta | 12/11/2007 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Boyz II Men Do 'The View'

This morning Boyz II Men brought a little testosterone to the stage of the female gab-fest, The View. The trio sang a medley of covers of "It's the Same Old Song" and "Reach Out I'll Be There" from their recent...

Butta | 12/10/2007 at 6:42 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Erykah Badu's "Nu AmErykah" Tracklisting

We can officially put The Kahba to bed now that Erykah Badu has gone on the record saying her forthcoming album's title is Nu AmErykah. Personally, I don't care if the name of the album is Biological Waste, I'm still...

nOvaMatic | 12/10/2007 at 4:42 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

House of Soul

The Martinez Brothers

What are these two baby-faced youngsters doing on Soul Bounce, your beloved website devoted to all things progressive, alternative, and soulful? These two young cats are known as The Martinez Brothers collectively and individually as Chris, 15, and Steve, 18,...

ill Mami | 12/10/2007 at 4:30 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Yolanda Johnson's 'Intervention'

Imagine my surprise when I logged into my email last week and saw that an actual mp3 was waiting for me! Not only that, the track is right up my alley. Yolanda Johnson's "Intervention" features my man T3 from Slum...

nOvaMatic | 12/10/2007 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Admin Announcements

There's Still Time to Win!

You have until tomorrow 11:59pm EST to win 5 fabulous prizes in our giveaway!1. Sparkle DVD2. Dave Chappelle's Black Party DVD3. Felicia Pride's The Message4. Donnie's The Daily News CD5. The Harlem Experiment CDThe first to answer all five trivia...

nOvaMatic | 12/10/2007 at 3:39 PM | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Hey, Grammy! You Missed Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings!

Last Friday your SoulBounce Editors celebrated the recognition of music worth listening to in this year's Grammy nominations with our picks and predictions. But now we're down from our high and realizing that there are a few glaring omissions from...

Butta | 12/10/2007 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Reviews, SoulTube

Respecting The Legacy of 'The Stax Records Story'

I sat down to watch Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story with a plate of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and cornbread sitting in front of me. With one had on the remote and the other on a...

Butta | 12/10/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Go Behind The Scenes With Almost September

Just last week I came across the new group Almost September, and the more I hear from these folks, the more I am feeling them. In this this video they take us inside the studio where we see MC Lyte...

Butta | 12/10/2007 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Ooh La La La

Kindred the Family Soul is expecting a double delivery from the stork. [HB]Amy Winehouse's mom just wants her baby girl to come home and get the help that she needs. [People]Snoop Dogg is killing me softly with his song....

Butta | 12/10/2007 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Looking Back

The Week We Got, Like, NO Sleep

This week was a blockbuster one and we have the stats to prove it. Our bits are hanging real low today! - Whitney Houston came back and thrilled/disappointed everyone.- We rocked out to a Race of Angels and Apollo Heights.-...

nOvaMatic | 12/08/2007 at 5:31 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Crowd Participation

Dissecting the Grammy Noms: Who 'Should' Win? Who 'Will' Win?

It's the time of year music bloggers netwide love and hate: THE GRAMMYS! We love it because it inspires debate and causes us to re-examine the state of the music industry and it's creative talents. We hate it because, even...

SoulBounce | 12/07/2007 at 5:23 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Events

Kiss-n-Grind Tonight in L.A.

For those of you in the know, this announcement is enough to make you cancel whatever else you may have thought you were going to do tonight and head over to this party like Michael Jackson and Prince were...

ill Mami | 12/07/2007 at 2:45 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Industry & Culture

BREAKING!! The Record Industry Sucks Because of Overpaid Execs!

Vic Steffens of the Horizon Music Group has penned an open letter to the disingenuous suits of the music industry, pointing out five ways they can do their jobs and get the product back on track instead of sitting back...

nOvaMatic | 12/07/2007 at 2:37 PM | Permalink

Events

Experience Jill Scott's 'Real Thing' On Tour

Attention significant others of soul music lovers, just in case you have no idea what to get your beloved this holiday season, nothing says "I love you" like a pair of Jill Scott concert tickets. Which is a good thing...

Butta | 12/07/2007 at 2:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Pikahsso, W. Ellington Felton, And Protoman

In this week's new video triple play, the fellas are representin'. First in line is Pikahsso of the Dallas hip-hop group, PPT, with fellow member Tahiti rapping about being failures when they are anything but in this comedic video. Next...

Butta | 12/07/2007 at 1:45 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Mixtape Roundup: Friday Afternoon Beatdown

(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!)HIP-HOP/SOUL:Rest...

nOvaMatic | 12/07/2007 at 12:27 PM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Sh*t or Shinola?

Could This Be A New Maxwell Lyric?

Anyone who has followed SoulBounce for any length of time, may know that I keep an eagle eye on Maxwell's MySpace page for any pertinent updates surrounding his long-awaited next release. Whether it's a profile photo change or a disappearing...

Butta | 12/07/2007 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Wyclef's Powerful 'Fast Car'

A new video for the next Wyclef Jean single, "Fast Car," premiered yesterday. Despite its serious subject matter, the video and song are a welcome departure from the mediocrity that was "Sweetest Girl." "Fast Car" features Paul Simon on guest...

Butta | 12/07/2007 at 11:15 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

BlogBeat

BlogBeat: Rahsaan Patterson's Path

"...I don't really think about what everybody else is doing. I just stay on my path and when I'm inspired I make music. And I've been lucky enough to have a path that allows me to continuously make music and...

Butta | 12/07/2007 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Get On The Good Foot

Watch Questlove squirm and scream like a little girl. [MS]Get ready to ring in the new year with Alicia Keys. [People]Jennifer Hudson needed a do-over of her Movies Rock performance. [SP]Pharrell Williams is getting ready to launch a jewelry...

Butta | 12/07/2007 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Rap Snacks, Sh*t or Shinola?

It's Cold Here in Hell

I offer my sincerest apologies for tacking Curtis's contemptible countenance on this website, but this anomaly deserves some copy.Today O-Dub posted a mash-up of 50 Cent's "I Get Money" and Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' "Nobody's Baby". You know...

nOvaMatic | 12/06/2007 at 6:46 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

BlogBeat

BlogBeat: When Jazz and Hip-Hop Meet

"The Q-Tip segment illustrated the improvisational styles inherent to both jazz and hip hop. The band would lay down a beat and Q-Tip riffed off of it, making up rhymes on the spot, some better than others, but the fun...

nOvaMatic | 12/06/2007 at 6:30 PM | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: J*DaVeY

How to describe J*DaVeV? The more pertinent question may be what doesn't describe J*DaVeY?The eclectic LA-based twosome, consisting of keyboardist Brook D'Leau and singer Briana Cartwright (AKA Miss Jack Davey), have performed with SA-RA Creative Partners in the past, so...

ill Mami | 12/06/2007 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Events, Industry & Culture

Vikter Duplaix, Emily King and Ledisi are Up For Grammy Awards!

We were a little iffy about the American Music Award nominations (shame on you, America!), but a sampling of the Grammy noms looks like someone turned off the radio and opened their ears. But the "Best Rap Album" category looks...

nOvaMatic | 12/06/2007 at 1:26 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, First Spin

Raheen DeVaughn's 'Love Behind the Melody' Cover Art And Tracklist

After too many delays to count, it looks as if Raheem DeVaughn's sophomore disc, Love Behind the Melody, is definitely going to be released on January 15, 2008, and we have the cover art and tracklist to prove it--or at...

Butta | 12/06/2007 at 1:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Diggin' In The Crates: Remember When Hootie Tried Neo-Soul?

How many of y'all remember when Hootie kicked the Blowfish to the curb, signed with Hidden Beach Recordings and released an album under his government name, Darius Rucker? Yeah, I recall it well and found it a hard pill to...

Butta | 12/06/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Soul-Poll

Hark The Soul-Poll Needs Your Vote

Fa la la la la la la la la.We're in a holly jolly kinda mood here at SoulBounce with the Christmas season upon us and lots of spiked eggnog to go 'round. So your friendly SB editors have made an...

Butta | 12/06/2007 at 11:30 AM | Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?, Soul Cynic, UK Bounce

What's the Deal With Lily Allen?

Every time Lily Allen does or says something I have to wonder if she feels like she isn't getting enough negative attention. Newsflash, Lily: You don't have to f*rt everytime Amy sh*ts. Ever since her whiny, misguided and sideways slams...

nOvaMatic | 12/06/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Carlos "Patato" Valdes (1926-2007)

Conga Legend Valdes Dies At 81 [Billboard]Carlos 'Patato" Valdes [AMG] [Wiki]...

Butta | 12/06/2007 at 10:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't Stop The Body Rock

Andre 3000 is quite the thespian. [Wooohah!]Should we be more upset at the fact that knockout vocalist Melinda Doolittle doesn't have a record deal or that she's schilling chicken fingers in bad commercials? [EW]Timbaland is milking Shock Value for...

Butta | 12/06/2007 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

MC Lyte Back With A New Group And Song

Soon the words Almost September won't signify what one may say toward the end of August when looking ahead on the calendar. Especially if a newly formed group, who goes by the same name and is made up of MC...

Butta | 12/05/2007 at 7:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Amanda Diva Is 'Supa-Woman'

As a poet/television host/singer/DJ/MC with a Master's degree, Amanda Diva is a true "Supa-Woman," and in her new song by the same name she's letting us know just how fly she is. A music video has just surfaced for the...

Butta | 12/05/2007 at 4:45 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?, The Interwebs

(We're Going to Pretend This Didn't Happen) The 'Growing Pains' Leak

There are a number of select songs popping up and being profiled on the interwebs today from Mary J. Blige's Growing Pains. Upon further investigation (i.e. logging into my email account) I discovered this is because the album has leaked,...

nOvaMatic | 12/05/2007 at 4:37 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Van Hunt Parts Ways With Label, Next CD Suddenly In Limbo

Van Hunt fans will have to wait a little longer for this third CD to be released, because the talented Mr. Hunt is suddenly without a record label. Last Friday Paste received a note out of the blue that Blue...

Butta | 12/05/2007 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Admin Announcements

The 1st Annual SoulBounce Christmas Giveaway!!

We're giving away gifls, ya'll!!!

SoulBounce | 12/05/2007 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Leave Lauryn Alone?

I'm really on the fence when it comes to Lauryn Hill. When claims of her erratic behavior first began surfacing, I basically attributed it to the frustration of being a public figure whose fame and expectations had skyrocketed out of...

nOvaMatic | 12/05/2007 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Q-Tip's Interview with MP3.com

Yesterday we posted the very dope "Feva" by my man Q-Tip and I just found this interview he conducted with MP3.com. You know we snatched the audio! Press play below for the full joint, but here are some highlights:Tip says...

nOvaMatic | 12/05/2007 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Santogold

Ever since meeting Santi White several years ago, one could sense that something creatively explosive was about to happen whenever she would step foot into a room. Growing up in the Mount Airy suburb of Philadelphia, she was christened...

ill Mami | 12/05/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

BlogBeat

BlogBeat: The Badu of Our Dreams

"Two nights ago, I had a dream in which Erykah Badu sang to me and my ex-boyfriend in a boat, in the middle of the ocean. I woke up feeling happy, not remembering exactly what she sang, but feeling good....

nOvaMatic | 12/05/2007 at 11:30 AM | Permalink

Events

Wonder-Full Comes To San Francisco This Saturday

San Francisco, you all are on high alert for the Wonder-Full party that will be coming through your city for the fourth time this Saturday, December 8th. DJ Spinna and Bobbito Garcia will be bringing the heat to Mighty...

Butta | 12/05/2007 at 10:30 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: They Got The Hot Music

Amerie's third CD may see the light of day in the U.S. after all. Has Columbia Records gotten some Act Right? Highly unlikely. [TGJ] Are you ready for some Mary J. Blige and Maroon 5 at the NFL Pepsi...

Butta | 12/05/2007 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

SoulTube

Watch Wyclef On VH1 Soul's 'Soulstage' Tonight

Wyclef Jean's new CD, Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant, was released today, and tonight you can find him on VH1 Soul in the second installment on their Soulstage series. During the half-hour special Wyclef will sing some new...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 6:15 PM | Permalink

Soul Fashioned

Soul Fashioned Face-Off: Who Owned The Green Carpet?

Sunday night the Kennedy Center Honors wasn't the only event bringing the beautiful people out. Across the country, the inaugural Movies Rock jumped off at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood to showcase the marriage between movies and music. The event...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 4:30 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: Come Out And Play, DJ's

I know, I know. Last week's "Name That Beat" was a bit challenging. The sample is a bit obscure as well, but since the title of the track was one of the first words uttered once the song began,...

ill Mami | 12/04/2007 at 4:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Pimp C (1973-2007)

Rapper Pimp C Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel Room [TMZ] Pimp C [AMG] [Wiki]...

nOvaMatic | 12/04/2007 at 2:49 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

House of Soul, Video SoulBounce

Louie Vega Talks About Luisito Quintero

To fans of house, dance and Latin grooves, the name Louie Vega is synonymous with good music. As one-half of the oft-celebrated Masters At Work duo, Little Louie is a DJ, producer and remixologist of note. With over twenty...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 2:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Q-Tip Has a 'Feva'

[Photo: Acquired]Since our inception, we've been feenin' for some new Q-Tip material and now the "Feva" has begun. We're not sure if this is an official single or if it will even appear on the forthcoming Renaissance, but from this...

nOvaMatic | 12/04/2007 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Admin Announcements, Calendar, Crowd Participation, Events

Announcing The Official SoulBounce Events Calendar

We were going to keep this under wraps until next year, but we thought, why not? I am pleased to announce the launch of the Official SoulBounce Events Calendar! This is a public Google calendar that will enable us to...

nOvaMatic | 12/04/2007 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Parsing the 112 Comeback

Anyone that knows me is aware that I'm quite the fan of 90s-era Bad Boy, so it goes without saying that 112 was one of my favorite acts of the time. The first three albums were classic material, but the...

nOvaMatic | 12/04/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

BlogBeat

BlogBeat: The Personality And Potency Of Van Hunt

"I like that my personality and my music is of such potency where you have to make a decision about it. And you either love it or you hate it. And I am equally thrilled with either choice. I do...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

UK Bounce, Video SoulBounce

Amy Winehouse Gets Edged Out Of Another Video

Poor Amy Winehouse. I know that I often get my giggles at the expense of the drug-addicted singer, but I am really pulling for old girl to get her act together. Because maybe once Wino cleans herself up she'll get...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Releases

Your Weekly Good Tidings Of Musical Joy

2Pac Best of 2Pac-Part 1:Thug & Part 2: LifeBeggar & Co. Jazz, Strings and ThingsBillie Holiday Rare Live Recordings 1935-1959Daft Punk Alive 2007Ghostface Killah The Big Doe RehabJames Brown The Singles, Volume 4: 1966-1967Jay-Z American Gangster AcapellaNelly Furtado Loose:...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Them Divas Are Proper!

Wyclef Jean is not buying the claim that AIDS came to the U.S. via his homeland, Haiti. [SS]Want to have Common in your house everyday? Well, bid on this autographed poster. [SH] Lyfe Jennings has a new disc coming...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Free Music, Rap Snacks

New 'Boondocks' Hip-Hop Dock Trine Two Mixtape Coming Soon

Next Tuesday is going to be a beautiful day for hip-hop heads. Not only do new CD's from the Wu-Tang Clan, Hi-Tek, and Beanie Sigel drop, but the Hip-Hop Dock Trine Two Official Boondocks Mixtape hits the bricks, too. This...

Butta | 12/03/2007 at 7:28 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Soul Fashioned

Soul Fashioned Face-Off: Divas Do D.C. Edition

Last night the 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors went down in Washington, D.C., and a who's who in politics and the entertainment industry was on hand for the gala event. But the real story of the night was just...

Butta | 12/03/2007 at 5:42 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Battle of the Beats: Bilal vs. Badu "Sometimes"

Today, we got a tip in our email box suggesting we put Angie Stone's "Sometimes" from the Art of Love & War album up against Erykah Badu's "Sometimes" from Baduism. We thought it was a smashing idea since we hadn't...

nOvaMatic | 12/03/2007 at 4:30 PM | Comments (18) | Permalink

Media Watch

How the Writer's Strike Could Affect Mary J. Blige's New Album

We knew it was only a matter of time before this blasted writer's strike started affecting the things we really care about, like the new Mary J. Blige album! Via Reuters: Geffen general manager Jeff Harleston said that the...

nOvaMatic | 12/03/2007 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

We Hear

Dupri Doesn't Want Janet to Associate with Brother Michael?

As a Janet Jackson fan, I've always regarded her relationship with Jermaine Dupri with a little side-eye, especially after her last album. The idea of a legend like her deferring to him not only in the relationship but musically...

nOvaMatic | 12/03/2007 at 1:39 PM | Permalink

First Spin, Rap Snacks

2Pac Resists Temptation With Amel Larrieux On New Album

There are few things in this world that you can count on these days: War, global warming, and the adoption of a child by a celebrity from an impoverished country. Additionally, the release of a new 2Pac album every year...

ill Mami | 12/03/2007 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

'Tis The Season for Black Rock

The nights are getting longer, the skies are getting grayer, and the holiday cheer you should be feeling is being replaced with the all-too-familiar Wintertime melancholy. Sure, imbibing and hooking up with co-workers at the endless holiday parties this...

ill Mami | 12/03/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

BlogBeat

BlogBeat: Recalling Aaliyah's #1 Hit

"Betwixt serpentine metallic-synth strands, a thunderclap drum beat and creepy wails seemingly echoing from the bowels of Hell, we enter the thoughts of Aaliyah as her ears are being bombarded with the mouthpiece from some slick-tongued player. Fully aware that...

nOvaMatic | 12/03/2007 at 11:30 AM | Permalink