Archive » May 2008

This page contains 209 entries posted in May 2008

Looking Back

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

Latonya Blige brought us to Jesus in her own way.Stevie Wonder liked to tease.Keri Hilson made her first and probably last appearance on SoulBounce.Ditto for Ashanti, if I have anything to say about it.Nas didn't appreciate being called "Toby".We wished...

nOvaMatic | 05/30/2008 at 8:06 PM | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#56: Lenny Williams 'Cause I Love You'

As lead singer of the group Tower of Power, Lenny Williams enjoyed a sprinkling of hits during his tenure with the funk outfit. But it wasn't until he returned to his solo career in the mid-'70s that his star really...

Butta | 05/30/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kanye Creeps Us Out With More 'Flashing Lights'

The third and what we presume last video for Kanye West's song "Flashing Lights" made its way around the net last night. Apparently this was actually the first video that was filmed, then it was scrapped for the second video...

Butta | 05/30/2008 at 3:10 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

New Edition Wins ASCAP Award

Bobby Brown has made the news again. But this time it's his accomplishments with New Edition that garners our attention. As they celebrate their 25th anniversary, ASCAP is honoring New Edition with the Golden Note Award at its 21st Annual...

Soul Bounce | 05/30/2008 at 2:30 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Ashanti and Robin Thicke Make It Do What It Do

Full disclosure: I'm a closet Ashanti fan. There, I said it. Now that my admission of guilt is out of the way, hopefully I won't get to many side-eyes for posting this new track from her freshly leaked album,...

Butta | 05/30/2008 at 1:55 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Nas' New Album Cover: Now Even More Controversial!

Not one to go down without a fight, Nas' potential new album artwork may no longer be entitled Nigger, but that doesn't mean that he can't come with the realness on the album cover artwork. Seems to be able to...

ill Mami | 05/30/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Be a Downloading Fool

SOUNDNEXX: Ultra Soulfistication Mixx (Usher, Calvin Richardson, Vikter Duplaix) [SN]VIBEMISTRESS: Feel Good Flow (LL Cool J, SWV, Prince, Slick Rick) [SS]CASAMENA: Casamena Radio Hour 5/23 (Little Dragon, Jihad Mohammed, Copyright) [CMRH]DJ PS: May Mix 2008 (Blaze, Sergio Mendez, Ledisi, Glenn...

nOvaMatic | 05/30/2008 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From eMC, Esso and Niyat

This week's roundup features a trio of new videos strictly for the heads. First on deck are the homies eMC with a video as dope as the song. In second position is Esso with a comical video to match his...

Butta | 05/30/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: A Little East Coast Swing

Mary J. Blige and Russell Simmons have designed limited edition watches for a charitable cause. [BS]Usher has signed on to be a spokesman for Sony Ericsson who will also sponsor his upcoming tour. [BB]Sean Levert died of natural causes...

Butta | 05/30/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#57: The Isley Brothers 'Footsteps in the Dark'

There's a reason this song was straight jacked by Ice Cube with no variation. Although "Footsteps In The Dark" was a groove meant initially for Quiet Storm sets, there's something about the mood it creates that causes heads to nod...

nOvaMatic | 05/29/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Who Would You Rather Creep With? 'Part-Time' or 'Secret Lovers'?

1985 was a good year for adultery. After all, there was not only one but two chart-topping odes to getting your sneaky freak on: Stevie Wonder's "Part-Time Lover" and Atlantic Starr's "Secret Lovers." Both of these songs were about something...

Butta | 05/29/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Letter From the Editor, Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

How the Top 100 Countdown Works (or, 'Know Your Role, Part Deux')

It seems we have once again reached a point where the matter of how the Top 100 Soul/R&B songs list was compiled needs to be addressed. I began this series of posts because I wanted us, the SB Team, to...

nOvaMatic | 05/29/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

RZA's Alter Ego Supposedly 'Can't Be Stopped'

We have been anxiously awaiting this video since last week when RZA released the trailer, yes trailer, for his new video "I Can't Be Stopped." While this newest video is much better than the last one and the graphic visuals are...

ill Mami | 05/29/2008 at 2:40 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Industry & Culture

Radio One Bosses On the Come Up

The downward economic trends and the impact the Internet is having on the entertainment industry doesn't seem to bother Radio One CEO and President, Alfred Liggins III, one bit. The media conglomerate, founded by his mother, Cathy Hughes, has diversified...

Soul Bounce | 05/29/2008 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Ne-Yo To Hopefully Make Michael Jackson Sound More Like Michael Jackson

On the heels of my assertion that producers run their mouths too much when it comes to what they're working on, and positing that Ne-Yo's "Crazy" and "Can't B Good" are positively Michael Jackson-ish, comes the news that Ne-Yo's long-gestating...

nOvaMatic | 05/29/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Femcees Getting Their Just Due from Just Blaze

If you've been watching Miss Rap Supreme, then you're likely lamenting that next week will be the season finale. It seems as though we were only just starting to get to know Byata, Rece Steele, Miss Cherry, and Chiba and...

ill Mami | 05/29/2008 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Media Watch

In Defense of Usher

As many of you are aware, Usher went on a rant this week on TRL, addressing all the trash people have talked about his wife. I'll be the first to say that I don't feel heaps of sympathy for people...

nOvaMatic | 05/29/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Jimmy McGriff (1936-2008)

Jazzman Jimmy McGriff, 72, soulful master of the organ [TPI]In Tribute: Jimmy McGriff [AMB]Jimmy McGriff [Official][MySpace][AMG][Wiki]...

Butta | 05/29/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Say Cheese

?uestlove laments over the way-too-short Stevie Wonder snippets that have soul music lovers the world over in a tizzy. [OKP] LL Cool J is looking muy caliente on the cover of Men's Fitness. [RC]Alicia Keys lends her voice to...

Butta | 05/29/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#58: Sam Cooke 'A Change Is Gonna Come'

If there was ever an anthem for the times that we are living in now, it is Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come." Although the song exemplified the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, with the possibility of...

Butta | 05/28/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: Bring That Beat Back

Welcome to this week's installment of Name That Beat. Last week's beat from Jaco Pastorius of his "Portrait of Tracy" was used by SWV on their hit "Rain." Congrats to Pre-Pre for answering this correctly. This week's beat is below. To...

ill Mami | 05/28/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Rewind

Happy Birthday, Gladys Knight

There's a lyric in one of Gladys Knight and the Pips' songs--1973's "The Best Thing That Happened to Me"--that makes me smile each time I hear it. It's the line where Gladys sings about how, even when times were hard,...

Harlem | 05/28/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Soul Fashioned

LL Cool J Joins the Softer Side of Sears

After launching his bedazzled clothing line Todd Smith a few months ago at Macy's, LL Cool J has decided to partner up with another, rather unlikely store in the mall for a new collection: Sears. Yes, yes, y'all Cool...

Butta | 05/28/2008 at 2:25 PM | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Rev Run is Kool-Aid's New Spokesperson. 'Oh Yeah'?!

I have to admit that Kool-Aid was not a staple in my household growing up. Once in college, however, I became a Kool-Aid chemist, mixing those flavored packets of colored powder and sugar until the concoction was just right. I...

ill Mami | 05/28/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

SoulBounce Sampler

Summer Madness

Since Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of Summer, the SB Team decided to get together and offer up a mix of what we believe are some quintessential Summer jams. Featuring tracks by Jodeci, Janet Jackson, Kool and the Gang...

nOvaMatic | 05/28/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Jerome Polishes Morris Day's Mirror For Las Vegas Concerts

Although their last hit song was the 1990 release "Jerk Out," apparently The Time is still riding high off of their Grammy Award show performance from earlier this year. Morris Day has decided to gather all the original members--mirror holder...

Soul Bounce | 05/28/2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Praise & Worship

Mary J. Blige's Sister Sings Gospel

Many know Mary J. Blige has constantly dabbled into gospel, from the "My Life Interlude" to her collaboration with Kirk Franklin on "Lean On Me." But now her sister/ex-manager, Latonya Blige Dacosta, has decided to voice her own props to...

Soul Bounce | 05/28/2008 at 10:45 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Really Want To Know You

Whitney Houston better come get her man Ray J out of Lil Kim's clutches. I can't believe I just typed that. [NB]In other Ray-J news, he got kicked out of a hotel for cutting up. [TMZ]Oh, Amy. I can't...

Butta | 05/28/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#59: Chaka Khan 'What Cha' Gonna Do For Me'

Perhaps the best thing about Chaka Khan's version of "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me" is the sass she brings to the track, an element sorely lacking in Average White Band's take. It's hard not to take her seriously during...

nOvaMatic | 05/27/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Skillz Exposes Timbaland and Missy

In anticipation of his new solo album, Million Dollar Backpack, to be released by Koch on July 8, Skillz recently explained why he is no longer associated with Timbaland and Missy Elliott. After appearing on Tim's Bio and Aaliyah's remix...

Soul Bounce | 05/27/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

New Stevie Wonder...Sort Of

Remember back in the day, depending on how old you are, when you could anticipate a new Stevie Wonder album and all of the delectable singles that would come along with it every three years or so? We know, those...

ill Mami | 05/27/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

LL Cool J Takes 'Exit 13'

Mr. Ladies Love, LL Cool J, is releasing his last album on the post-Jay-Z Def Jam. Titled Exit 13, the album will be the last Def Jam release for Uncle L. The single "I Cry" featuring Lil' Mo has already...

Soul Bounce | 05/27/2008 at 2:50 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Keith Sweat Tops The Charts Again

Keith Sweat is sitting comfortably in the #1 spot of the R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart. His new release, Just Me, has sold a little over 37,000 copies, beating Foxy Brown and Cherish for that coveted number one spot. He also...

Soul Bounce | 05/27/2008 at 2:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

About That J-Hud T-Pain Collabo...

A while back we linked out to an MTV story about Jennifer Hudson recording a duet with reigning Queen of Urban Radio, T-Pain. Since then, we've heard a track or two of Hudson's output, and got more news regarding her upcoming...

nOvaMatic | 05/27/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Maiysha

Now that summer has unofficially arrived, my self-imposed "Harlem hibernation" has ended. Which means that I'll be out and about, scouring the tri-state area for the most SoulBounce-worthy talent the city has to offer. This past Friday, I was invited...

Harlem | 05/27/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

First Spin

Does Keri Hilson Have Enough 'Energy'?

The urban music internets are buzzing today about "Energy," Keri Hilson's first song from her upcoming album, which looks like it will finally see the light of day later this year. After lending her vocals on Timbaland's Shock Value on...

Butta | 05/27/2008 at 11:15 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Releases

Race To The Record Store

Afrika Bambaataa The Dance AlbumAl Green Lay It DownBobby Womack The Best of Bobby Womack: The Soul YearsBooka Shade The Sun & The Neon LightCalvin Richardson When Love ComesCustom Made Original DynastyDavid Benoit HeroesDJ Drama Gangsta Grillz Volume 17Felix Da...

Butta | 05/27/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Spread 'Em!

Please offer your condolences to Xzibit and his family. [AHH]Erykah Badu brought the house down in ATL. [AMS]The cast of the Notorious film wants you to trust them. [HHDX]Get ready for Hil St. Soul's Black Rose. [SR]Common, Kanye and Method...

nOvaMatic | 05/27/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#60: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes 'If You Don't Know Me By Now'

It's pure coincidence that Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' "If You Don't Know Me by Now" appears on the countdown on Memorial Day. Promise. But the fact that both the song and the holiday encourage, no, implore you to...

Harlem | 05/26/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

More 'Flashing Lights' From Kanye, But Still No Dwele

So another video has surfaced for Kanye's "Flashing Lights" and whereas it makes a shade more sense than the first video that had everyone and their grandma a little perplexed, sadly our man Dwele is still nowhere to be found....

Butta | 05/26/2008 at 3:45 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Camu Tao (1977-2008)

Definitive Jux Artist Camu Tao Dies From Lung Cancer [HHNL]Camu Tao [MySpace][Wiki]...

Butta | 05/26/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'D.A.N.C.E.' With Wale

He may have been taken under Mark Ronson's wing, gotten a Lindsay Lohan co-sign and put in some serious work with The Roots, but Wale hasn't let all that go to his head. Dude reps hard for the DMV (that's...

Butta | 05/26/2008 at 1:50 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Ralph Tresvant Bounces Back With Starring Role, New Single

All fans of New Edition front man Ralph Tresvant, stand up! Your boy is back, and celebrating his 25th anniversary in music this summer with a part in the Codeblack Entertainment big screen adaptation of the stage play Mama, I...

Harlem | 05/26/2008 at 12:15 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Your Lips Said Hello

Where does Michael Jackson shop? I mean really. [BS]Usher: ''I was going out night to night, having a different woman in my bed every time I chose, and I began to wonder: Am I really being a playa or...

Butta | 05/26/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Looking Back

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

MTV's Hottest was a little lukewarm, but not as bad as we prepared ourselves for.Syleena had us fooled.Did Nas make us a believer?We let you know who we're feeling in Hip Hop now.Some of our minds were controlled by this...

nOvaMatic | 05/24/2008 at 9:23 PM | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#61: L.T.D. 'Love Ballad'

Formed in Greensboro, North Carolina in the late '60s the group L.T.D., short for Love, Togetherness and Devotion, didn't hit their stride until the mid-'70s. The year was 1976 and the group was three albums deep into their career when...

Butta | 05/23/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

First Spin

Chante Moore Says It 'Ain't Supposed to be This Way'

The first single from Chante Moore's Love the Woman has debuted, and it's another signature slow jam from the woman who brought us "Love's Taken Over" and "It's Alright." "Ain't Supposed to be This Way" finds Chante settling into...

Butta | 05/23/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

A Few 'Words' From Anthony David and India.Arie

Ever since I interviewed Anthony David and learned that he would be filming a video for "Words" with India.Arie I've been waiting with bated breath to see it. I'm happy to report that I can now exhale because it has...

Butta | 05/23/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Appreciate Hip Hop With Our Top Picks

It's Hip Hop Appreciation Week in case you didn't know. Generally anything with "appreciation" in its title harkens back to a far gone time that people often feel the need to reminisce about, almost to the point of eulogizing it. We've attempted...

ill Mami | 05/23/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

SoulTube

Ne-Yo Serenades AMC's Angie

As we alerted you a little while back, Ne-Yo taped scenes for All My Children as the singer Jesse hired for his re-wedding to Angie. The writers tried a clever device to make his appearance seem a bit more organic,...

nOvaMatic | 05/23/2008 at 12:40 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Big Up! Big Up!!

As you can see, I'm mining the feedback for "Mixtape Roundup" titles. Leave some suggestions in the comments and see if your title makes the next installment!DJ PS: Weekly Show #21 (Ursula Rucker, Brazilian Soul Crew, Afefe Iku) [DJPS]MAD MONGOS:...

nOvaMatic | 05/23/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

House of Soul, House of Soul

43 Tracks for $9.99 = Get Your Behind to iTunes Now!

Sure, a lot of the tracks on Defected in the House: Miami '08 (released 4/28) aren't brand new, but it's a bargain. It's currently available on iTunes for $9.99, which doesn't usually get you over 40 songs. That's over 4...

nOvaMatic | 05/23/2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Usher, Elephant Man and Aceyalone

There are a handful of new videos to usher in Memorial Day Weekend. And speaking of Usher, the first video shows him displaying some raw emotion as only he can. Next up is Jamaican export Elephant Man with a video...

Butta | 05/23/2008 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: For The Hip Hop Junkies

Sister Souljah's sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever hits book store shelves this fall. [BV] Jonathan Demme takes over the reigns of the Bob Marley doc from Martin Scorsese. [Variety]Erykah Badu hearts her Mac. [Apple]Can't say that I'm feeling...

Butta | 05/23/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | 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

Battle of the Beats

Sample-Slam: Who 'Chose' to Do Willie Hutch Justice?

For the uninitiated, a "Sample Slam" is a BOTB in which we match two tracks that sampled the same classic. Previous entries saw Nas and SWV duke it out over Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" and Mary J. and Janet over...

nOvaMatic | 05/22/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Lou Draws Channels 1980s With 'Youngest MILF'

Here at SBHQ, we thoroughly enjoy a good laugh. This is precisely why when we first saw the clip below of Lou Draws' "Youngest MILF," we were laughing so hard that our souls were feeling it. Not only does Mr....

ill Mami | 05/22/2008 at 3:45 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin

Common's Controlling Minds With New Track

Common's upcoming album Invincible Summer sounds as though he's taken his upcoming role as Green Lantern in Justice League quite literally. His newest single from this album "Universal Mind Control" is produced by Pharrell and sounds as though it is...

ill Mami | 05/22/2008 at 3:20 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

First Spin

John Legend Gives Us A Taste Of What's To Come With 'Green Light'

When we first heard that John Legend wanted to take his music in a new direction and go more commercial on his upcoming album, the side-eyes were fluttering like hummingbird wings over here at SBHQ. We're not the ones to...

Butta | 05/22/2008 at 2:55 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

First Spin, Jazzy Ways

Boney James: 'Syesha Mercado is the Best Thing Next to Faith Evans'

I do not watch American Idol, mainly because it's corny, stunty, and reprehensible. I think I'm all the better for it, though I'll admit I voted for Ruben like this many times back in the day because he seemed like...

nOvaMatic | 05/22/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

We Hear

D'Angelo Has Been Spotted!

Earlier in the week, the good folks over at the ever-entertaining OKP message boards shared a tidbit of information that got folks all excited: D'Angelo was spotted at the Erykah Badu concert in Richmond, VA on Sunday night. Wow....

Butta | 05/22/2008 at 1:35 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Erykah Badu's 'Real Thang' Gets Remixed

For those of you unaware, Erykah Badu's "Real Thang" was the basis of a contest to prove which producers in fact have the "real thing." That is, who can provide the beats suitable for the sheer force that is Erykah's...

ill Mami | 05/22/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

SoulTube

Same Knight, Different Pips

How ironic was it that one day after we featured "Midnight Train to Georgia" on our countdown, the folks over at American Idol air a "remix" of the exact video we used, featuring Gladys Knight's new "Pips." Lawd. The clip...

Harlem | 05/22/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Jean Grae's 'Jeanius' Will See The Light of Day

Jean Grae may not have announced her return to hip hop music, but Jeanius, her latest studio effort produced by none other than 9th Wonder, is slated for a July 8th release. The different covers for the album, all of...

ill Mami | 05/22/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

SoulTube

Simon 'Son of Satan' Cowell Actually Loves Fantasia

Last week, Fantastic Burrito Fantasia Barrino did a bunch of indecipherable incantations and called upon some malevolent spirits on the American Idol stage. As many have noted, the ever pleasant and genteel Simon Cowell looked upon this spectacle with not...

nOvaMatic | 05/22/2008 at 11:15 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Soul On Film

NER*D: The Movie

Between the Fame remake, the upcoming Teddy Riley/B2K masterpiece and the film adaptation of Soul Train, we're having a hard time keeping track of all these music-related movies on the way. And it gets better, or worse depending on your...

nOvaMatic | 05/22/2008 at 10:45 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Live And Die For Hip Hop

Is Beyoncé the new Bond theme song girl? [LBS]Wajeed chops it up about where he's from and getting a co-sign from J Dilla. [MM]Apparently there was some behind-the-scenes drama going on at Usher's Dancing with the Stars performance this...

Butta | 05/22/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#63: Marvin Gaye 'Let's Get It On'

There's no denying that Marvin Gaye was a talented yet tortured soul. His upbringing at the hands of his abusive, cross-dressing, preacher father led him to teeter on the edge between the sanctified and the sinful throughout his life and...

Butta | 05/21/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Releases

Chante Moore 'Love The Woman' Cover Art And Tracklist

Chante Moore is prepping her return to the solo scene and looks absolutely fabu on the cover of her upcoming set, Love the Woman. The tasteful cover shows Chante looking grown and definitely sexy. As we previously reported, producers Raphael...

Butta | 05/21/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Tortured Soul Shares Their 'Dream'

One of our favorite house acts, Tortured Soul, is back in the game. As further proof of this, they've been touring, and their In Transit EP was released last month. One of the tracks from the four song EP, "Your...

ill Mami | 05/21/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

More New Hotness From Syleena Johnson

The more leaks that I hear from Syleena Johnson's upcoming CD, the more I am convinced that this woman is the truth and the light. The latest track to hit the web from her forthcoming Chapter 4: Labor Pains is...

Butta | 05/21/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Omar and Wes Felton Create A Magical Moment

Omar may be a British artist, but he finds himself performing in the US at a steady clip. (Although I really need him to come back to DC quick, soon and in a hurry.) If you haven't seen this man...

Butta | 05/21/2008 at 2:10 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

BlogBeat

The ARE Says Exactly What We Feel

"I just wish that artists and producers would take it upon themselves to create the 'New'. Not just different but independent thinking. Taking chances, going against the grain a little bit. Hey, the label isn't really gonna push your sh--...

Butta | 05/21/2008 at 1:40 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Admin Announcements

Artist Tip: How to Submit Music to SoulBounce

We've been getting this question a lot lately, and although we have a few guidelines on the "Contact" page, we thought it would be a good idea to expand on it.We love introducing our readers to new artists, whether they're...

Soul Bounce | 05/21/2008 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Zaki Ibrahim

Singer/songwriter Zaki Ibrahim's music is as diverse as she is. The South Africa born and Toronto, Canada bred artist has love for hip-hop, soul, rock, house, jazz and spoken word and this gumbo of sounds is effortlessly displayed on her...

Butta | 05/21/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Soul On Film

J-Hud Chosen for 'Sex' Because She's Black? Or Because She's Not Kelly Rowland?

If you watched HBO's Sex and the City for any length of time, then you probably didn't think black women lived in New York! Sarah Jessica Parker, on behalf of director Michael Patrick King, offers that a large part of...

nOvaMatic | 05/21/2008 at 11:45 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jean Grae Role Plays In 'Love Thirst' Video

What's better than a New York City checker cab ride being driven by a stranger with come hither eyes? Jean Grae with a bevy of scarlet-colored outfits, of course! Despite Jean's apparent withdrawl from hip hop music, I'm hoping that...

ill Mami | 05/21/2008 at 11:15 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Gloria Gaynor Probably Wishes She Could Change Her Name, Too

For the past year or so, Gloria Gaynor has maintained that she would lead her gay fanbase to Christ, because our Lord and Savior is second only to John Travolta when it comes to His love of Disco. The Guardian...

nOvaMatic | 05/21/2008 at 10:45 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Hip Hop Be Bop Don't Stop

Who cares who wins American Idol tonight, George Michael will be performing!! [E!]Jermaine Jackson is a free man, ladies. [C+D]Diddy's stepson Quincy Brown got his 30 minutes of fame on My Super Sweet 16 Monday night. Noticeably absent was...

Butta | 05/21/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#64: Gladys Knight & The Pips 'Midnight Train to Georgia'

After initially being recorded as a single by Cissy Houston in 1972, Gladys Knight & the Pips took a stab at "Midnight Train to Georgia" in 1973--their second single since leaving Motown for Buddah Records. Their "stab" wound up winning...

Harlem | 05/20/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: Gifted And Going Far

You know what time it is by now, right? It's Name That Beat time, y'all. Let's get things popping like hot butter on popcorn. Before we do, let's announce last week's winner. Jay correctly guessed Wes Montgomery's "Angela" used by DJ...

ill Mami | 05/20/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

RZA Teases Us With Video Trailer

With RZA's next album, Digi Snacks, hitting the streets in a little over a month (or before depending on when the bootlegs spread) it's high time for a video to be released for the first single, "You Can't Stop Me...

Butta | 05/20/2008 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

New Music From Peter Hadar: 'Painted'

Apparently since we last featured Peter Hadar on SoulBounce, he has been hard at work. Luckily, we get to reap the rewards of his hard work with not only a new single, but a new album, Well Dressed for...

ill Mami | 05/20/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin, Jazzy Ways, Releases

Crank Dat Jazz With Hidden Beach

Are you a closet fan of the Ying Yang Twins? Do you find yourself reciting the lyrics to "Ay Bay Bay" when no one is looking? Or perhaps you think you'll lose your street cred amongst your neo-soul loving friends...

Butta | 05/20/2008 at 2:40 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Nas Uplifts With 'N.I.G.G.E.R.' Track

For all those detractors who despised Nas' "Be A Nigger Too," he uses his new track "N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave & The Master)" to explain himself a bit more. Nas rhymes about ghetto life like only someone with knowledge firsthand could...

ill Mami | 05/20/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Santogold Pulls Race Card

Word has it that Santi White a/k/a Santogold was upset at being called a "hip hop artist." This is understandable because she most certainly is not one. She has admitted that her current incarnation as Santogold is one of a...

ill Mami | 05/20/2008 at 12:15 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Amy Winehouse Covers Alicia Keys...Sorta

Recently a series of videos of Amy Winehouse have popped up online via her drinking (and drugging?) buddy Pete Doherty's YouTube page. A couple of the homemade movies are interesting in a disturbing, watching a train wreck kind of way....

Butta | 05/20/2008 at 11:35 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Record Store Owners Breathe Sigh Of Relief As Nas Agrees To Change Album Title

I sure hope Nas didn't get too many of these t-shirts printed. News broke yesterday that he has decided to change the controversial title of his forthcoming album from Nigger to Nas. This likely came as a response to the less...

ill Mami | 05/20/2008 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Releases

New For You

Al Turner Movin'Babbie Mason The Definitive Gospel CollectionBill Ware and Vibes Wonder Full: The Music of Stevie Wonder [Live]Bun B II TrillBuster Williams Dreams Come TrueCarlos Nino & Lil Sci are What's the Science? ElevationCynthia Holiday featuring The Cedar Walton...

Butta | 05/20/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's Bigger Than Hip Hop

Jennifer Hudson looks very pretty on her "Spotlight" single cover. [TRU]LL Cool J is working on his first mixtape. Strange but true. [SSU]Queen Pen is a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her baby daddy. Keep her...

Butta | 05/20/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#65: Mtume 'Juicy Fruit'

By the 1980s, subtlety in soul music had gone the way of the dinosaur. Artists like Prince and Rick James pushed the envelope and people's buttons with their explicit lyrics and antics, but there were other artists who tested the...

Butta | 05/19/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Lalah Rolls Out New Video for 'Let Go'

It was a little over a month ago when I saw posted on Lalah Hathaway's web site that she was looking for roller skaters and dancers in the Los Angeles area to come join her in filming the video for...

Harlem | 05/19/2008 at 5:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Badu ♥ Monae. Monae ♥ Badu.

Recently on the OKP boards, "analoguegirl", who you may otherwise recognize as one Erykah Badu, expressed her diggery of Janelle Monae. "ALL i got to say is I N S P I R E D! love her. kinda remind me...

nOvaMatic | 05/19/2008 at 4:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Kanye West Makes Diddy Fall In Love With Hip-Hop Again

After going to see the Glow in the Dark tour last week, Diddy felt the need to vlog about the epiphany that he had while there. Apparently the purveyor of Bitchassness has been so uninspired with hip-hop and "bullsh-- ass...

Butta | 05/19/2008 at 3:35 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin, Soul Cynic

Busta Rhymes Defiles 'Love Thirst' Like Only He Can

When Jean Grae's "Love Thirst" was released, it represented a sound from her that we hadn't been accustomed to hearing. Love is not an emotion we have heard from Jean, unless it's for hip hop, and she gave us almost...

ill Mami | 05/19/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Media Watch

Hot or Not? Kanye is MTV's #1

Well, that was pretty anti-climactic, wasn't it?When it comes to things like rankings, we can engage in pointed, light-hearted discussion, we can poke fun, we can take it seriously, or we can take it personally. The passion with which Hip...

nOvaMatic | 05/19/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (14) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Idle Warship Not Falling Back With New Video

Not to be outdone by the poster art for their current single "Fall Back," which sends a very clear message to presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, Idle Warship have provided extra visuals for their below the belt message. Clinton supporters may...

ill Mami | 05/19/2008 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, First Spin

Jennifer Hudson's Ready for Her Musical 'Spotlight'

I remember saying it to anyone who would listen: Jennifer Hudson should capitalize on the fame (winning Oscar, Golden Globe and SAG awards) she garnered from her performance in the musical Dreamgirls and record an album quickly. Stay in the...

Harlem | 05/19/2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

SoulTube

Oprah Is 'Down' With Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige and her new wig were all the rage on The Oprah Winfrey Show this past Friday. She was the special musical guest on "Oprah's Top Picks for the Summer" telecast. (Think "Oprah's Favorite Things" with a twist...

Butta | 05/19/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Hip Hop Hooray...Ho...Hey...Ho

Jill Scott's Butterfly Bras have officially hit Ashley Stewart. [TM]Amy Winehouse celebrated one year of wedded blisters by herself. [DL]Tyrese may have edged out Ice Cube for the Mr. T role in The A-Team movie. [WH]Rihanna will be coming...

Butta | 05/19/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Looking Back

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

Fantasia, what the hell was that?We got an earful when we tracked down Loose Ends.We rebuke you, MTV!Thicke's 'Magic' had us all enchanted.We wished a very Happy Birthday to Stevie Wonder!FEEDBACK OF THE WEEKLaw Diva 1908 on Man vs. Machine...

nOvaMatic | 05/17/2008 at 8:49 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#66: The Gap Band 'Outstanding'

It goes without saying that if it were not for this track that provided the backdrop for many trips down memory lane, Charlie Wilson would not have been able to stage his late '90's comeback. "Outstanding" is one of those...

ill Mami | 05/16/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Bounce Over There

Mainstream of Consciousness

Did Ashanti, Akon and Nelly just release the worst song in the history of music, the Internet, and the world? If so, that could only mean they topped themselves. Bravo! [HM]We just learned that Pretty Ricky is like Kabbalah, courtesy...

nOvaMatic | 05/16/2008 at 4:30 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Delicious Gutter' Has Us Reminiscing About The Good Old Days

Delicious Gutter is an EP that features two classic Young MC and Masta Ace vocal tracks set to Baltimore gutter beats. I have to admit that I had never heard of Baltimore gutter music as a genre or even subgenre of house...

ill Mami | 05/16/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Crowd Participation

Discussing K'Naan's 'If Rap Gets Jealous'

The name K'Naan may not be familiar to most, but that may change when the Somalian artist by way of Ontario, Canada releases his US debut, The Dusty Foot Philosopher Deluxe Edition, this June. His music has been described...

Soul Bounce | 05/16/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Let the Music Play!

DJ AYRES: Rub Radio Michael Jackson Mix [FADER]SOUNDNEXX: Volumes Up Mixx (Large Professor, J Dilla, Jane Doe) [SN]FABRIZIO DIGLIO: Housegarage Vol. XIV (Mary J. Blige, Glenn Lewis, Steal Vibe); Housegarage Vol. XIII (Anto Vitale, Vega, Marlon D) [DS]DJ FASE: Edumacation...

nOvaMatic | 05/16/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Jesse Boykins III, Adele and Buff1

Another week, another batch of new videos. First up we have Jesse Boykins III who breaks us off with a video that features him trying to make it right with his woman while making his way around NYC. In the...

Butta | 05/16/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Step Into Your Erotic Zone

Happy birthday, Janet Jackson! Can we stop talking about the wardrobe malfunction now? [FN]Tune into Jill Scott on your radio next week. [HB]Andre 3000 clocks in at #9 on MTV's Hottest MCs in the Game list. [MTV]The original A...

Butta | 05/16/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#67: Michael Jackson 'I Can't Help It'

This is the Michael Jackson so many of us long for. It should come as no surprise that Stevie Wonder was involved in "I Can't Help It," a track that has seen remakes and reiterations by Davina, Mary J. Blige,...

nOvaMatic | 05/15/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Who Makes You Go 'Back and Forth'? Cameo or Aaliyah?

This Battle of the Beats pits the '80s against the '90s in this "Back and Forth" showdown. Cameo versus Aaliyah. Let's get ready to rumble! Cameo's "Back and Forth" came after they'd been in the game for over a...

Butta | 05/15/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Releases

New NER*D 'Seeing Sounds' Cover

Synesthesia is a condition which describes one stimulation evoking a different sensation. The best example of this are those individuals who can taste colors or see sounds. N*E*R*D may be onto something since their forthcoming album Seeing Sounds describes this...

ill Mami | 05/15/2008 at 4:33 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

James Brown Gets Remixed By Kenny Dope

Verve will be releasing the fourth edition of their world-renown Verve Remixed series on May 27th to the delight of music lovers everywhere. The concept of Verve Remixed is simple enough: take classic jazz and soul records and put...

Butta | 05/15/2008 at 3:52 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Shanice Loves Obama's Smile

Apparently, a lot of people love Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama these days. R&B singer Shanice--yes, that Shanice--is the latest artist to plant themselves firmly on Team Obama with a song appropriately entitled "The President We Need." The track first...

Harlem | 05/15/2008 at 3:20 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Robin Thicke's New Single Is Pure 'Magic'

I already knew that blue-eyed soul brotha Robin Thicke would be dropping a new release soon, but I didn't think that he would drop it this hot. "Magic" is the first single from his upcoming album, Something Else, which...

Butta | 05/15/2008 at 2:35 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Events, Rewind

Loose Ends: Where Are They Now?

The things we do for our readers.Recently, a SoulBounce visitor emailed us to inquire if we could track down some of our favorite old school soul artists to bring their fans up-to-date. Many artists were mentioned, but it was Loose...

ill Mami | 05/15/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Man vs. Machine

Man vs. Machine (Part 4): Welcome to the Quiet Storm

Welcome to the fourth installment of "Man vs. Machine" in which I, SoulBounce HNIC, listen to one hour of mainstream urban radio and document my "findings" along with the type of commentary that only your friendly SB editors can provide....

nOvaMatic | 05/15/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

SoulTube

An Open Letter to the Artist Formerly Known For Starring in Broadway's 'The Color Purple'

Dear Fantasia,Let me start this by saying how much I love you. Seriously. People have called me Stan-tasia behind my back at times. Yours was the only season I ever voted for any contestant on the current travesty formerly known...

Harlem | 05/15/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (20) | Permalink

First Spin

Dwele 'Sketches' Out a Sampler of His New Album

Full disclosure: I started SoulBounce just so I could talk about Dwele.A few days ago, Koch released a 20-minute sampler of Dwele's forthcoming Sketches of a Man via YouTube, so I snagged the audio, naturally, and posted it here at...

nOvaMatic | 05/15/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Everyday People Dance To The Music

LaBelle has reunited and is recording a new album. As long as they don't pull those space-age outfits outta the closet, I'll be cool. [GW] Big Boi is aiming to finish his solo album by August. [BB] Teyana Taylor...

Butta | 05/15/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#68: Stevie Wonder 'Overjoyed'

This will be the third time Stevie is mentioned on our countdown and is it any wonder (zing)? He's probably the greatest songwriter of our time. Few (and this includes his peers) are able to reach into a listener's soul...

nOvaMatic | 05/14/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

SoulTube

Omarion, Michael Jackson Called And He Wants His Act Back

Last night on Dancing With the Stars the elimination round of the reality competition was rudely interrupted by Omarion performing a Michael Jackson Thriller tribute. I will say that the first part of the tribute showcasing the dancers only was...

Butta | 05/14/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Go Behind the Scenes With Anthony David

We love Anthony David like a play cousin over here at SoulBounce. After getting behind his groove a few weeks ago, we're really hoping that his major label debut does well and gets him the recognition that he deserves. In...

Butta | 05/14/2008 at 2:44 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Admin Announcements

Blog for SoulBounce.com!

nOva, your friendly SB HNIC, is currently looking for 1 or 2 bloggers to join us in keeping the site fresh and new by beefing up our basic updates during the day.What/Who we are not looking for at this time:Long-form...

nOvaMatic | 05/14/2008 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Rise In 'Love' With KRS-One & MC Lyte

The last time KRS-One and MC Lyte were together on a track fellas were rocking high-top fades and sistas were sporting the latest trunk jewelry while Lyte and the Teacher schooled us on where we were all headed. Almost...

Butta | 05/14/2008 at 1:40 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Media Watch

Mary, Jill And Alicia Grace Essence Magazine's June Covers

Essence magazine is paying tribute to Black Music Month by featuring three of our brightest soul stars on separate collector's edition covers this June. Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott and Alicia Keys are looking fierce in boldly-hued designer dresses in...

Butta | 05/14/2008 at 1:17 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Idle Warship to Hillary: 'Fall Back'

We tend not to get into politics on SoulBounce, although we have been known to Barack our bodies on occasion. But nevermind that. Talib Kweli and Res of Idle Warship have a new track, "Fall Back," that came with the poster...

ill Mami | 05/14/2008 at 12:40 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Everyone Nose' What You Do In The Bathroom With NER*D

N*E*R*D's video for "Everyone Nose" has finally premiered. After seeing the sneak peek earlier this week, the video just seems like two more minutes of the same. Yawn. Lindsay Lohan's overly hyped up appearance in the clip was unnecessary at...

Butta | 05/14/2008 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Media Watch

Inside The FADER's 'Icon' Issue with Aaliyah

The FADER's annual "Icon" issue has finally been released and we finally get to see what lies between the pages of this year's issue, dedicated to Aaliyah. Inside, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Method Man, Cassie, Mark Ronson, Tank and more all...

nOvaMatic | 05/14/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Not Just Knee Deep

Jill Scott is going on tour to promote her new bra line. [JS] Ciara is jumping on the bandwagon and will be putting some "house" music on her next CD. When is this madness going to stop? [BB]Mariah Carey...

Butta | 05/14/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#69: Mary J. Blige 'Love No Limit'

To say that I'm a big Mary J. Blige fan would be an understatement. If you look back to 1992 and everyone else that was thriving at that time, then look at today, who's still standing? Growing Pains did 629k...

nOvaMatic | 05/13/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: Volume 25

Welcome back to the 25th installment of Name That Beat! Last week's beat was a doozy, I will admit. Nevertheless, shabazz showed and proved that he had the goods and provided the correct answer. Charles Mingus' "Mingus Fingus No. 2"...

ill Mami | 05/13/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Nicolay: The New Foreign Exchange Album is Almost Done

For anyone that hasn't had a chance to experience The Foreign Exchange's Connected album, you are missing out on one of the most finely executed, melodic and original Hip Hop albums to drop within the past few years. Dutch producer...

nOvaMatic | 05/13/2008 at 4:32 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin, We Hear

Kanye Vs. Lupe? With Any Luck This is True

Not that we want anything to endanger the execution of the oft-mythologized CRS project, but this is too juicy not to post. According to HamptonRoads, Kanye got into it with Lupe Fiasco over a verse for the "Everyone Nose" remix,...

nOvaMatic | 05/13/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

JD Gets all Kanye-Like on Usher's Behalf

You might want to turn down your speakers if you're at work watching this. In the following hilarious clip, Jermaine Dupri cuts a fool because Usher has to "share" a Billboard magazine cover with recent SESAC Award winner Danja. According...

nOvaMatic | 05/13/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Soul On Film

Casting the New 'Fame' Motion Picture

At first Fame was an Oscar Award-winning film in 1980, starring Debbie Allen and Irene Cara, that followed a group of kids at a performing arts high school in NY, who dance, sing and cry their way from "audition" to...

nOvaMatic | 05/13/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Rumored Producers for Whitney's Comeback Proves Singers Over 40 Don't Get Out Much

Prepare for an imaginary fourth quarter "showdown" between Whitney Houston and that other troubled "Itney" in 2008. I swear, the fact that so many music sites are even uttering their names in the same sentence with regards to music makes...

nOvaMatic | 05/13/2008 at 1:12 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Rewind

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder

How do you say 'happy birthday' to a man who actually wrote a "Happy Birthday" song? How do you put into words the impact he's had on R&B and soul music history? How do you pay all due respect to...

Harlem | 05/13/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Tawiah

Imagine my surprise after hearing "Watch Out" by British songstress Tawiah on numerous mixes last year only to hear an '80s Cameo-sounding banger ("Another One") on another mixtape recently. Still giddy from stumbling upon this hidden gem, there were more...

ill Mami | 05/13/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Releases

The Week To Expand Your Music Collection

808 State QuadrastateAlvin Slaughter OvercomerAnthony B. True RastamanBobby Hutcherson Head OnCassius Clay I Am the Greatest!Cherish The TruthChip Shelton Imbued With MemoriesDevin the Dude Greatest HitsDJ Yoda Fabriclive 39Duffy RockferryEmmanuel Jal Warchild Foxy Brown Brooklyn's Don DivaIke and Tina Turner...

Butta | 05/13/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: This Is A Serious Matter

Want to dress like M.I.A.? Now you can since she has her own clothing line. [T2W]Fisk University is just handing out honorary degrees to anyone now--including Matthew Knowles. [RG101]Three jurors have been chosen with13 more to go in the...

Butta | 05/13/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | 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

First Spin

Get Drunk With KiDz In The Hall and Estelle

Anyone who still thinks that Hip-Hop is dead surely hasn't listened to KiDz In The Hall. Naledge and Double-O are doing the damn thing on their newest CD, The In Crowd, which officially hits the streets tomorrow. The entire album...

Butta | 05/12/2008 at 5:40 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

'Wash Away' With Hil St. Soul

Just in time for the summer, British export Hil St. Soul is returning with a new album. Black Rose hits the streets in June and finds the duo coming back strong with more of the mellow soul sounds that...

Butta | 05/12/2008 at 4:35 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Media Watch

Are You Ready for MTV's 'Hottest MCs in the Game'?

Who better than MTV to tell us who the hottest MCs of 2008 are? Last year they conducted a roundtable with otherwise qualified MTV producers, correspondents and editors branded "The Hip Hop Braintrust," who used the following qualifiers to determine...

nOvaMatic | 05/12/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Sneak Peek of NER*D's 'Everyone Nose'

Since premiering this track back in January from N*E*R*D's upcoming Seeing Sounds, "Everyone Nose" left little to the imagination when it came to its subject matter. And now that we've seen sneak peek of the video, complete with the prerequisite's for...

ill Mami | 05/12/2008 at 12:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

SoulTube

Did You Catch Tina Turner and Cher on 'Oprah'?

Drag queens nationwide lost their sh** last week when legends Tina Turner and Cher joined Oprah from beyond the grave for a rare television performance and interview at Casar's Palace. All jokes aside, the two of them look fabulous. Tina...

nOvaMatic | 05/12/2008 at 11:19 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'd Rather Be With You

Whitney Houston showed up and showed out in London. [TPA]Suge Knight got knocked the **** out. [TMZ]Snoop Dogg + Willie Nelson = a hot mess in the making. [VH1]Mary J. Blige has started a foundation for women with Steve...

Butta | 05/12/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Looking Back

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

If only Michael would listen to us.Had it with Kanye's antics. You aren't alone.D'Angelo's label thinks this ish is a game. Get to know how Leon Ware influenced Marvin.Have you copped that Estelle yet?Our Top 100 is over 25 tracks...

nOvaMatic | 05/10/2008 at 8:56 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#71: Refugee All-Stars Featuring Lauryn Hill 'The Sweetest Thing'

You may remember the song "The Sweetest Thing" as just one of the many gems from the 1997 Love Jones motion picture soundtrack. I remember this song as the first time I actually thought Lauryn Hill was sexy. I mean,...

Harlem | 05/09/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Pause For A Cause

Amanda Diva Needs Your Help

Life as an independent artist is challenging enough without life kicking in and serving you up a healthy dose of reality. Sadly, Amanda Diva got a taste of real life when her purse got stolen last night, and that's...

Butta | 05/09/2008 at 4:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Art & Soul, Events

Erykah's Vortex Tour Poster Is Here

After seeing the beautiful work of artist E.M.E.K. on Erykah Badu's previous tour posters for her international dates, comes the US tour poster for her current US tour with The Roots. A bit of discolsure: I am an unapologetic Erykah stan,...

ill Mami | 05/09/2008 at 3:55 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Gnarls Barkley Keeps 'Going On'

Gnarls Barkley's previous video from their latest, The Odd Couple, did not catch my fancy, but after only watching the first thirty seconds of their newest video "Going On," it is certifiably hot! It features kids from the Motherland Jamaica dancing down the...

ill Mami | 05/09/2008 at 3:20 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Another Reason To Use iTunes

The PRO-IP Act a/k/a "Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act" just sailed through our nation's House of Representatives yesterday. What does this mean for you? This act, if enacted into a bill, will give the government more resources...

ill Mami | 05/09/2008 at 2:35 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

SoulTube

Snoop Dogg on 'One Life to Lizzle'

ABC has really been pulling out all the stops to regain viewership for it's daytime serials. One person they haven't lost is me, especially where One Life to Live is concerned. But since this isn't a soap opera site, I...

nOvaMatic | 05/09/2008 at 2:10 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Who Got It On Lock'? Why Guru, Solar And DJ Doo Wop, Of Course.

Guru and his partner in rhyme, super producer Solar, are back with a video from his latest offering Guru's Jazzmatazz the Mixtape: The Timebomb (Back To The Future). The video itself is aight, but it's the track that samples from...

Butta | 05/09/2008 at 1:35 PM | Permalink

First Spin

NER*D 'Spazz' Out On New Track

N*E*R*D are purportedly coming out with Seeing Sounds this summer, and it's been awhile since we've had some new music from these guys. "Everyone Nose" may have been used for a Louis Vuitton ad, but its use to sell luxury goods didn't make...

ill Mami | 05/09/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

Nueve de Mayo!!!

VIBE MISTRESS: The Original 4/28 (Rufus, Foreign Exchange, Tony Rich) [SSR]KNOCTURNAL SUNSHINE: RestlessSol (Diane Reeves, Erykah Badu, Kindred, Osunlade) [KNOC]MICHELE BENOTTO: DeeperSoul Session 95 (Anto Vitale, Glenn Underground, Fertile Ground) [DS]AKILI/ONE: Groovyclectic 5/5 (Estelle, Bilal, Common, Notorious B.I.G.) [GRVC]REV: For...

nOvaMatic | 05/09/2008 at 12:02 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Calvin Richardson, Mariah Carey, Steph Jones And Craig David

This week a batch of four vocalists have taken over the new video roundup. First up we have Calvin Richardson who has returned to the scene and is looking mighty tasty in his first video from his upcoming CD. Next...

Butta | 05/09/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Now Lean Back

Skillz will share what's in his Million Dollar Backpack this July. [HHNL]So who's going to the Million DJ March in August? [TMDJM]The author of Hiding in Hop-Hop, Terrence Dean, hit up Wendy Williams on Thursday. [CC]Janelle Monae loves L.A....

Butta | 05/09/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#72: Rufus & Chaka 'Do You Love What You Feel?'

What would our countdown be without this little ditty produced by one Quincy Jones? Rufus & Chaka's "Do You Love What You Feel" can still turn a party out, coming in with a bpm of 120 that allows DJs to...

nOvaMatic | 05/08/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Rewind

Leon Ware's Influence on Marvin Gaye

Last night on PBS, "Marvin Gaye: What's Going On" aired as part of its American Masters series. The documentary focused on Marvin's life, especially his emergence as a politically conscious soul singer. Gaye, a multi-instrumentalist and composer, often arranged and...

ill Mami | 05/08/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Media Watch

Foxy Brown Coordinates On The Cover Of JET

Fresh outta the clink, Foxy Brown is the latest JET cover girl. Hey, it's not Hype Hair, but it's a start for the hotheaded hot girl trying to rebuild her rap career. After we hipped y'all to her surprisingly decent...

Butta | 05/08/2008 at 2:08 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

It 'Feels Good' To Rahsaan Patterson

Although Rahsaan Patterson's most recent album, Wines & Spirits, was released last September it's taken until now for the first video to be released. However, anything from Rahsaan is definitely worth the wait. This video for the song "Feels Good"...

Butta | 05/08/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?

We Don't Believe You, You Need More Singles.

D'Angelo has firmly established himself as one of the biggest c**kteases in soul music. After the quiet, non-label sanctioned release of Yoda: The Monarch of Soul, we have what is being touted as the official D'Angelo collection slated for release...

nOvaMatic | 05/08/2008 at 11:40 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Lyfe Jennings on Jimmy Kimmel. Funny.

Despite many of the unfortunate circumstances that have shaped him as an artist, Lyfe Jennings doesn't take himself too seriously. And how could he, sitting across from Jimmy Kimmel? Tuesday night, the raspy-voiced crooner sat down with Mr. Funnyman to...

nOvaMatic | 05/08/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Get Busy, Y'all

Another charge for DMX. [Y!] Further proof that Lil Kim has lost her mind. [BS]Amy Winehouse turned herself into the po-po. Perhaps she'll join her "Blake incarcerated!" in lockup. [MTV]Earth, Wind & Fire is going on tour this summer....

Butta | 05/08/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#73: Aaliyah 'One In A Million'

Hooking up with Timbaland was easily the smartest move Aaliyah Dana Haughton ever made. If Age Ain't Nuthin' but A Number was for the Jeeps, then One in A Million was for the Ninjas. "If Your Girl Only Knew" was...

nOvaMatic | 05/07/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

First Spin

Ne-Yo Is 'Jealous'

After last week's mixed reviews thumbs down to the video of "Closer," Ne-Yo's first single from the upcoming Year of the Gentleman, we figured we'd give you something a little bit easier to digest. Making the rounds on the interwebs...

Harlem | 05/07/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Name Your Own Price Music Coming Soon

The times, they are definitely changing. After Warner Music Group's stock hit a record low of $9 per share and stockholders lost their minds, the media conglomerate has decided it better get with the times. To this end, WMG will...

ill Mami | 05/07/2008 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Dwele Helps Foxy Brown Make A Good Track. Seriously.

Foxy Brown has been busy since her release from jail recently. Gossiping about her trials of a bad weave gone wrong is always good fun. Trouble is, I really can't front on Foxy this time around. Because now Foxy has...

ill Mami | 05/07/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Run and Hide' With Algebra

Remember back in February when we posted a poll for people to choose Algebra's next single from her debut album, Purpose? The majority of voters chose "Run and Hide" over "Halfway" and sure enough it's got next. You'll probably be...

Butta | 05/07/2008 at 2:40 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Raheem DeVaughn Wants To 'Try Again'

It looks like Jive is putting their back into Raheem DeVaughn's latest album and releasing another single from the disc with an accompanying video. Surprise, surprise! Although "Try Again" wouldn't have been my pick to be the third single, I'm...

Butta | 05/07/2008 at 1:50 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Russell Taylor Can't Keep His Hands 2 Himself

Indie soul artist Russell Taylor is currently working on his next album, which is scheduled to be released sometime this summer. In the meantime, he's dropped the first single to whet people's appetites for the niceness ahead. "Hands 2 Myself"...

Butta | 05/07/2008 at 1:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Reviews

Estelle Shines Bright

Ever since Estelle signed to John Legend's Homeschool Records, she's been constantly compared to the likes of Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu. The comparisons basically stop at being a talented soulful songstress. On her U.S. debut, Shine, Estelle proves that...

Q. Salazar | 05/07/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin

Santogold's Stepping In Hotter This Year With 'Your Voice'

Santogold been declared the new darling of the alt music scene since her debut album Santogold dropped last week. She's been proclaimed the "Black Gwen Stefani" and the "Black M.I.A." by an industry that just loves to compartmentalize artists without...

ill Mami | 05/07/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's Electric!

Common gets cast in the next Terminator film. [Variety]Irene Cara and Jermaine Jackson will be the next hasbeens former R&B stars to appear on Gone Country. Yeehaw! [CMT]Bootsy Collins is organizing a James Brown tribute concert tour. Now that's...

Butta | 05/07/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#74: Wham! Featuring George Michael 'Careless Whisper'

On a countdown like this, where we're committed to listing our favorite soul and R&B tracks, a song like "Careless Whisper" is a must. Not only because it's straight rhythm and blues, but also because it epitomizes what the genre...

Harlem | 05/06/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: Give It All You Got

Welcome back to Name That Beat! Last week's winner, along with some hint-dropping from DJ Stylus, was Sam Champ who gave the correct answer of "Cause I Need It" by one of the few jazz harpists in the history of...

ill Mami | 05/06/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Teddy Riley + B2K = 'You Got Served 2: Sucks to Be You'

Since Chauncey Black has decided to sweat it out with Flipmode, Teddy Riley, in a manner, is hooking up with post-Omarion, scandal-ridden B2K. Not musically, thank God, but for a new film entitled Hype Nation, in which Teddy will play...

nOvaMatic | 05/06/2008 at 3:30 PM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, First Spin

Jennifer Hudson to Be Mentored by Mutual Enemies for New Album

The good news is that things are going full speed ahead with Jennifer Hudson's album. The potentially messy news is that she's chosen her mentors from two different sides of the spectrum. It's always been fun to imagine that Alicia...

nOvaMatic | 05/06/2008 at 2:40 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Daru

Michigan-born drummer Daru lists his musical idols much as many other producers would had they grown up in the '80s and '90s: Marley Marl, Erick Sermon, RZA, Pete Rock, and DJ Premier. But it may be his musical training that helps...

ill Mami | 05/06/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kardinal Offishall Is 'Dangerous'

Why didn't anybody warn me that Kardinal Offishall was now down with the devil part of Akon's camp? After working with a handful of artists who I really dig (Glenn Lewis, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Sean Paul and, most recently, Estelle),...

Butta | 05/06/2008 at 11:35 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

TI$A Wants You To 'Vote Obama'

TI$A, better known as Taz Arnold from the group Sa-Ra, has dropped a new video in support of Barack Obama. In an effort to rock the vote Obama's way, TI$A gathered up Kanye West, Jay-Z, Consequence, Fab 5 Freddy, Miss...

Butta | 05/06/2008 at 11:01 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Releases

Do It To The Music

Celia Cruz and Tito Puente Algo Especial Para Recordar [Original Recording Remastered]Craig David Trust MeDark Chocolate Island GypsyHarold Rayford Always There Johnny Mathis A Night to RememberMichael Franti & Spearhead Power to the Peaceful Festival 2005 [Box Set]Mint Condition...

Butta | 05/06/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Do The Hustle

Prince will soon add author to his resume. [HQ]Wyclef Jean is leading the charge to get the children of Haiti vaccinated. [BV]Mariah Cannon is the next VIBE cover girl. [VIBE] They love Barack Obama in the Caribbean if these...

Butta | 05/06/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

#75: Keith Sweat "Right And A Wrong Way"

Despite Keith Sweat being known for whining his way through many songs, let's all revisit 1987, the year when his Make It Last Forever LP hit shelves. The Harlem NYC native along with fellow Harlemite Teddy Riley on production introduced...

ill Mami | 05/05/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

SoulBounce Sampler, Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

Get The SoulBounce Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs On iTunes

SoulBounce is proud to present the first 25 songs from our Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs countdown on iTunes. Featuring music from an array of artists such as Stevie Wonder, Bobby Brown, Alicia Keys, Sheila E., The O'Jays and Mary J....

Butta | 05/05/2008 at 5:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Rap Snacks, Soul Cynic

RZA Shows Love To The Ladies On New Album Cover. If By 'Love' You Mean 'Objectify.'

Wu-Tang leader RZA has a new album in the works as his alter ego Bobby Digital. I loved RZA as Bobby Digital and thought his alter ego was a great concept (Prince Rakeem notwithstanding), even when he completely went misogynistic on...

ill Mami | 05/05/2008 at 4:22 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

J Dilla & Bilal 'Remember'

J Dilla has been lauded as one of the most original hip hop producers of our time. ?uestlove has even referred to him "my Yoda." Despite his untimely death two years ago, J Dilla's music lives on. Pay Jay, a...

ill Mami | 05/05/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Karina Pasian Has Something For The Teens

A few weeks ago we featured Karian Pasian's debut single "16 @ War" and now a video has premiered for the track. Karina is playing a piano decorated in dope graffiti at the beginning of the clip and fully clothed...

Butta | 05/05/2008 at 2:47 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

How To Make Michael Jackson's Next Album Good

To be sure, the most effective (tolerable) tracks from Michael Jackson's Invincible were the ones that relied on a more smooth, stripped-down sound. If the album had been filled with more tracks like "Butterflies," "Break of Dawn" and "Heaven Can...

nOvaMatic | 05/05/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Soul On Film

Up Close With The Cast & Crew of 'Notorious'

The jury's still out on whether Notorious, the movie detailing the life and times of Notorious B.I.G. up to his untimely death in 1997, will be a theatrical release or staight-to-bootleg, but after watching this video, you can definitely tell...

ill Mami | 05/05/2008 at 12:45 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

VIDEO: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings 'Tell Me'

Continuing with their penchant for taking us way way back, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' clip for "Tell Me" embodies the classic, scratchy feel of '60s television. Instead of a mere spoof, the video takes things to more authentic...

nOvaMatic | 05/05/2008 at 11:45 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

OK Kanye, We've Had Enough.

I loves Kanye West, Lord knows I do. I've even defended his mania on occasion. But there are moments like this when I don't quite mind disowning the brother. Entertainment Weekly had the gumption to rate the Seattle stop of...

nOvaMatic | 05/05/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Let's Twist

Don't hold your breath for Amy Winehouse to sing the next James Bond movie theme song. [NYDN]Eric Roberson gives us the scoop about the greatest song never heard. [Erro]Diddy wants to go bald and yell "Yippee-ki-yay, m-----f-----!" [People]John Legend...

Butta | 05/05/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Looking Back

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

Curses! Foiled again!A mainstream John Legend? It's possible.The Roots are back with Rising Down.Umm, about that Jimi Hendrix sex tape...Glenn Lewis hits us with "Stay With Me".FEEDBACK OF THE WEEKPharoah on The Prince vs. Michael Jackson podcast:TRUE KNOWLEDGE RADIO...

nOvaMatic | 05/03/2008 at 8:22 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink