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Jazzy Ways, Relax in Paradise
Freddie Hubbard (1938-2008)
Freddie Hubbard: Jazz Great Dies After Heart Attack [BV] Freddie Hubbard [Wiki]...
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Relax in Paradise
Eartha Kitt (1927-2008)
Eartha Kitt, Sultry 'Santa Baby' Singer, Dies [ABC]Eartha Kitt [Official][Wiki]...
Admin Announcements
Celebrating the Spirit of Black Santa
Since it's the holidays, our editors will be in and out for the next several days. Mostly out. See, we need to catch up on listening to the Temptations' rendition of "Silent Night", since we've only heard it about 5,000...
SoulBounce Honors
SoulBounce Honors 2008's Album of the Year: The Foreign Exchange's 'Leave It All Behind'
The Foreign Exchange's Leave It All Behind took us all by surprise. First we were surprised that the album even got made. After a four-year hiatus, when the duo of Phonte and Nicolay announced that FE was dropping a...
Crowd Participation
Who Do You Want To Record A Christmas Album?
With Christmas less than a week away, it's high time for any music lover worth their weight in egg nog to be knee deep in Christmas music right about now. But as you're organizing your Holiday Hotness playlists you...
The Interwebs
Nicolay Classified As 'Marginal', Removed from Wikipedia
You can find virtually anything on Wikipedia, in varying degrees of accuracy. Nicolay's page was 100% accurate since it was updated and managed by his team. That was until after the release of Leave It All Behind, when it was...
First Spin, Free Music
A Mixtape Worth It's Weight In Free: Mustafa's Renaissance
Let me just start off by saying that it takes a lot for me to download a mixtape onto my hard drive. It takes even more to have that mixtape linger on said HD after a cursory listen, and even...
Video SoulBounce
Anthony Hamilton 'Plays It Cool' With Cooke Classic
Anthony Hamilton is one of those artists that other artists love. It's his voice, and his range, and the way he tackles everything he sings. Thankfully for those of us who weren't able to catch him on the latest leg...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Just Jump In A Taxicab
Does someone need to remind Ne-Yo that ugly comes in all shades? [ES]Diddy is plotting to guest star on NBC's 30 Rock sometime in the next two years. He will have changed his name approximately four more times during...
SoulBounce Honors
SoulBounce Honors 2008's Video of the Year: Erykah Badu's 'Honey'
We know. We gave a lot of love to Erykah Badu around these parts in 2008. From her album release, to her interviews, to her love life, to her pregnancy, to her commericals, to even her posters, SoulBounce is...
Bounce-Worthy
Bounce-Worthy: Mycah Chevalier
When the temperatures go down, my craving for stay-at-home-and-cuddle music goes up. That's where my latest discovery Mycah Chevalier comes in. With the release of her debut album, Roux's Fantasy, the Washington, DC native with Creole roots has mixed...
SoulTube, Video SoulBounce
Still Hungry For Eric Benét?
If you're anything like me then the title of this post is a total trick question, because there is no such thing as too much Eric Benét when you have an insatiable appetite for good music. If you were lucky...
Video SoulBounce
NASA & Collaborators Are 'Money' With This Track
N.A.S.A., a production duo du jour, have been courted pretty heavily by tastemaker blogs and publications alike lately. Their recent single featuring Kanye West, Santogold, and Swedish singer Lykke Li wasn't exactly my cup of tea, but their latest, "Money," whose...
First Spin
Which Of These Tracks Passes the SoulBounce Sniff Test?
Today's selections are a little more varied than usual, beginning with Gnarls Barkley's hauntingly funky "Who's Gonna Save My Soul" with a guest turn from Jay Electronica as "Jota Flowers." Next we have some more random, misguided noise from Busta...
First Spin
Some New/Old Janet To Hold You Over Until...?
Jimmy Jam recently revealed that he would love to do more work with Janet Jackson and pointed out that the possibility was never in doubt. He also added, "Just because you work with another producer or decide to go the...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Long As I Live You'll Always Be
It's official. Aretha Franklin will be one of a wonderful mix of artists performing at next month's Presidential Inauguration. [NYT]Go behind the scenes of Kindred the Family Soul's music video for their latest single, "House of Love." [HB]American Idol alum...
SoulBounce Honors
SoulBounce Honors 2008's Producer of the Year: Nicolay
He's good. I've been banging the drum for Nicolay since this site's inception, and being able to feature and write about him so thoroughly here has been as much a blessing as listening to his music. In 2008, Nicolay earned...
Reggae Riddims, Video SoulBounce
Kevin Lyttle Turns Up the Heat In 'Fyah'
Kevin Lyttle and his soca-infused dancehall stylee are back. Some of you may remember Lyttle who had a minor hit in 2004 with the song "Turn Me On" from his eponymous debut album. The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Jazmine Sullivan Next Week!
Just call me Butta Claus because I'm bearing another gift for the SoulBounce family today. NYC Bouncers got the goods coming their way once again with the opportunity to win tickets to see Jazmine Sullivan next week. SoulBounce and S.O.B.'s...
First Spin
Adele + Hip Hop's Golden Age = Adele 88
Mick Boogie has been at the helm of some pretty interesting conceptual mixtapes. His latest with British chanteuse and Grammy-nominated Adele combines some classic beats from our beloved year of the Daisy and Golden Ages, 1988, and created an interesting...
Video SoulBounce
Video: N*E*R*D 'Sooner or Later'
The third single from N*E*R*D's Seeing Sounds is the track "Sooner or Later," and the video has just been released. In the clip, Pharrell, Chad and Shay play janitors cleaning up the mess in the midst of the stock market...
First Spin
Karma Stewart Is 'Waiting In The Wings' For You
Karma Stewart's voice is the real thing. It's expansive, filling up whatever room she happens to be singing in, as well as any track she happens to be singing on. This Platinum Pied Pipers muse will be featured on their...
Reviews
'Universal Mind Control' Delivers What It Promised
There has been much mental and verbal wrangling regarding Common's latest musical offering, Universal Mind Control. Those of us who have ridden down this lengthy career path with him since the early '90s are used to Common straight with no...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Can't Keep Running Back To Me
India.Arie is boho-chic on the covers of her new singles. [BSB]Teyana Taylor is on the cover of the new issue of...wait for it...Black Beat. I'm am surprised as you all are that both are still around. [C+D]The 40th New Orleans...
SoulBounce Honors
SoulBounce Honors 2008's Woman of the Year: Muhsinah
Continuing with SoulBounce Honors Week, it is our pleasure to honor Muhsinah as our Woman of the Year. She has long been considered Bounce-Worthy here, and this year she took major strides, gaining recognition for her fantastic album Day.Break and...
A Soulful Noise
Ne-Yo and VH1 Save The Music Bring Holiday Cheer to an Atlanta School
In case you're a sitting on a large trust fund and know nothing of the plight of the common folk, you understand that this recession is no joke. And when it comes to already fledgling public school arts programs, it's...
First Spin
Wrap Your 'Chocolate Legs' Around Eric Benét
Eric Benét and chocolate. Can it get any better than that, ladies? Why, yes, it can and does when Mr. Benét sings about chocolate in the form of a pair of "Chocolate Legs." When I got behind Eric's groove he...
First Spin
Muhsinah Implores You To 'Stay Tuned'
It's pretty much a no-brainer that if Muhsinah is on a track, I will jump through hoops to hear it. Her brand of Soul is of the calm-you-down variety, e.g. Sade and Michael Franks, and is perfect for inner reflection or needing...
First Spin
Marsha Assists Jamie On Something Quite Freaky
I suppose "T-Shirt & Panties" needed some kind of upgrade, right? Between songs featuring T.I., Lil' Wayne and T-Pain, we were wondering if Jamie Foxx's Intuition (released today) had any tracks that could pass the SoulBounce Sniff Test. Sex songs...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Life's Not Over
BEHOLD: MTV's "Top Hip Hop Songs of 2008." Stay relevant and classy, ya'll. [TRU]Monica is planning a duet with Keyshia Cole on her next release. I think it's safer for all of us that these two are friends rather than...
SoulBounce Honors
SoulBounce Honors 2008's Man of the Year: Phonte
This week, we at SoulBounce would like to introduce to you to those people, places, and things that captured our hearts and minds this past year. The SoulBounce Honors seeks to bring recognition to those that may have fallen short...
First Spin
Raheem DeVaughn Brings Bass 'Back'
After that last unsavory track from Raheem DeVaughn, I was all ready for this new joint to be more of the lame. But surprisingly enough, "Bring It Back" is mad decent. Now, the song did start off a tad sketchy...
Soul Cynic
What's Good With G.O.O.D.?
When Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music launched with the releases of Be and Get Lifted, many of us knew we finally had an imprint that, although nestled in the organic, textured warmth of Soul music, had enough commericial viability to push...
Sh*t or Shinola?
Beyoncé Is A Rolling Stone. . .Winner
So, Rolling Stone is in "Best of 2008" mode, which means the compiling of many lists including those for Best Albums and Best Singles of the Year. And while we've all learned that everyone is entitled to their own opinion,...
Media Watch
Brandy's 'Human' Gets a B for 'Back'
Last week Brandy released her long-awaited fifth studio album Human. Reviews have been generally favorable (on the positive side of "average" with a few digs here and there) and, to be expected, many cite her personal drama in their critical write-ups. These matters are fair...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Love Takes No Less Than Everything
With 10 days left before Christmas, make yours a Ghostface one. [DK]Some were not impressed with Kanye's SNL performance with its alpine backdrop & karaoke stylings. [GWKR]Wondering if Phonte was one of those kids that terrorized Miss Celie in The...
Listicle
YEAR-END TOP 10: Ro's Picks of 2008
Today concludes editors' Top 10 Lists week here at SoulBounce, and what a week it's been. Reading and listening to the lists of ill Mami, nOva, Butta and Harlem has been as fantastic and enjoyable as expected. For four days...
Video SoulBounce
Brian McKnight Puts His Spin On 'The Christmas Song'
I've always thought that with the right material that Brian McKnight could be the heir apparent to Nat King Cole. They both favor with their tall, slim builds and complexions reminiscent of dark chocolate with singing voices just as smooth....
Video SoulBounce
It's Time For Some Recession-Proof Rhymes
Unless you've been living under a rock, then you know that this country has been in a recession and has actually been in one for the past year. That's why it's so refreshing to see Rugged N Raw along with...
A Soulful Noise
Estelle & Adele to Collaborate...Seriously
Yes, you read that right. UK soul singers Estelle and Adele will be joining forces and collaborating on a new track in the new year. There's no word yet on whose album the song will appear on, as both breakout...
Video SoulBounce
Juelz Santana Wants to Jingle Your 'Bellz'
Juelz Santana and some stripper singer named Starr have managed to turn the jolly holiday standard "Jingle Bells" into a hoodrat carol. Going so far as to change the name of the song to "Jingle Bellz," this is the perfect...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to Attend Sol Village Next Week!
We're giving away the gift of live music once again at SoulBounce in conjunction with our good friends at S.O.B.'s. New York City Bouncers are in for another treat with three pairs of tickets for December's Sol Village showcase...
Media Watch
Universal Opinions on 'Universal Mind Control'
With our upcoming Christmas break in mind, along with general hesitance to either praise Common for Universal Mind Control or rip him a new one, it's looking like we won't be reviewing the album. So we look to the Internets...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Hold Tight
"Sumthin' Wicked This Way Comes" in the form of more tales economic hardship. T-Boz is losing her house, too. [VIBE]Andy Samberg has teamed up with Norah Jones, Justin Timberlake, E-40 and others for his forthcoming album Incredibad which will...
Listicle
YEAR-END TOP 10: Harlem's Picks of 2008
I pride myself on being the "old soul" of the SoulBounce staff, which means that any and everything I love musically more than likely has an old school feel to it. Using that as a disclaimer, what made this year...
Video SoulBounce
Ledisi Dishes on 'It's Christmas'
If you have yet add Ledisi's new Christmas album, It's Christmas, to your collection of holiday albums, then what are you waiting on? The big day is officially two weeks away, and trust me when I say that this CD...
First Spin
Havana Cautions About the 'Nitelife'
Many may remember SoCal songstress Havana from her Nicolay-produced single "Shine," which got major burn in 2005. The track was the standout cut on her enjoyable debut album, Life. She's been in the lab working on her sophomore set...
A Soulful Noise
Mariah Carey to Remind Us of Her Brilliance With Ballads Album
The phenom with the enormous vocal range who dominated pop music in the '90s is set to remind us of how and why we came to love her. Sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago when we could expect Mariah...
First Spin
Keyshia Cole's Song 'Could End Up' Getting Major Love
Well, color me surprised. It seems as though Keyshia Cole has teamed up with producer The ARE to create quite a banger of a track. From her new album, A Different Me, not only does this beat fit her voice...
Listicle
The Top 10 Worst Moments in Black Music of 2008
It's all fun and games until someone says something stupid, or continues singing after their brother passes out on stage. Today we're counting down The Top 10 Worst Moments in Black Music, and most of it isn't very funny at...
Relax in Paradise
Omar Clay (1935-2008)
Jazz drummer Omar Clay dies at 73 [MIJ][Photo: Bay Taper]...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Go, Johnny, Go!
These days, it seems everyone has their own clothing line. Even...Monica's son?!? [C+D]Beyoncé has signed on to front the latest rumored remake of A Star is Born. (After that, she'll be starring as all three members of Brownstone for...
Listicle
YEAR-END TOP 10: Butta's Picks of 2008
Today it's my turn to reveal my Top 10 Songs of 2008, and I have a tough act to follow thanks to ill Mami and nOva bringing their respective year-ending heat, but I'll do my best nonetheless. Examining my...
A Soulful Noise
Michael Jackson For Sale
Damn, homie. You used to be the man, homie...Is Michael Jackson having the worst year ever or what? Seriously, think about it. He turned 50--and looks it. He doesn't talk to his family. He can hang up any hopes of...
SoulTube
The Roots' Pre-Debut on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
I was always told to not say anything if I didn't have anything nice to say. That being said, I'm not completely sold on Jimmy Fallon's ability to host an entire 90 minute show on his own. Once he takes...
Rap Snacks
Who's Gonna Be Hot In '09? Just Ask ?uestlove.
When ?uestlove speaks, folks tend to listen. With that said, it would behoove you to hear him break it down for it to forever be broke about who and what got next in '09 by checking out this video below....
First Spin
Marsha Ambrosius & Little Brother Bring The 'Sunshine'
It's been quite some time since Marsha Ambrosius took a trip to Wrongville and decided to put her own spin over some Death Row beats. We're learning to forgive her a bit more, especially after hearing her new track "Sunshine"...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Shake It, Baby
DMX was on the run, but the po-po caught up with him at Scott Storch's Miami house. I tell you, whenever they make The DMX Story that's gonna be one helluva movie. [VIBE]This week's episode of "Ridiculous Rap Beef"...
Listicle
YEAR-END TOP 10: nOva's Picks of 2008
Yesterday my comrade ill Mami unveiled her Top 10 Tracks of 2008 and now the ball is in my court. Last year's list was topped by Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu and Kanye West's "Flashing Lights" landing at #1. I've...
First Spin
'It's That Time of Year' for The Revelations
Today The Revelations featuring Tré Williams are on board with a new song for the season that sounds like an old soul record your parents may have put in the record changer back in the day and slow dragged...
Video SoulBounce
Common in MySpace Interview: 'I Want People to Like Me'
Common sat down with an interviewer from MySpace Hip Hop to discuss a little bit about his music career, why he's stuck it out with H.E.R., and what it's like when he auditions for films. He only speaks a little...
Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce
Mariah Channels Her Inner Thespian in 'Tennessee' Role, New Video
I know that I give Mariah Carey a hard time around these parts, but I just expect so much more from her than what she's been delivering us lately. However, after seeing her new music video I might be inclined...
Interviews
Behind the Groove with Eric Benét
Eric Benét is riding high on a wave of success right now. His latest album, Love & Live, is a hit with fans and critics alike, and he most recently garnered two well-deserved Grammy Award nominations for the release....
First Spin, House of Soul
Jihad Muhammad Re-Rubs Hil St. Soul
One of my favorite House producers Jihad Muhammad of Movement Soul recently dropped a gem on the Internets. It's a smooth "re-rub" of Hil St. Soul's "Goodbye" from the Soulidified album. Just how new is the track? Well, Soulidified dropped...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Hey, Little Walter
Delve a little deeper into the mind of Sy Smith. [ER]It's hard to believe that, after all these years, Diddy is an actual human being. [MTV]Are Hip Hop blogs posting too many tracks with little discretion? [NWS]Adele humbly declares she's...
Listicle
YEAR-END TOP 10: Ill Mami's Picks of 2008
As we ease into the Holiday season, we will all be inundated by a plethora of "Best of 2008" lists. Before you roll your eyes and snicker, remember that, as your favorite award-winning Soul music website, we actually know what...
Video SoulBounce
Ryan Leslie Premieres First of Three Videos For 'How It Was Supposed To Be'
Bless Ryan Leslie's heart. His album has been pushed back--again!--but that's not breaking a brother's stride. Quite the contrary, actually, with the debut of his newest music video for the track "How It Was Supposed to Be." In case you...
Diggin' in the Crates, Free Music, Jazzy Ways
Get in the Christmas Spirit with a Freebie From Kirk Whalum
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, and if you haven't caught the spirit yet then maybe Kirk Whalum will help you out. The world-renowned jazz saxophonist is giving his fans a special musical gift in the form...
Sh*t or Shinola?
Alicia Keys Gets Less Than Five Grammy Nominations For Once, Sparks Conspiracy Theories
It's all fun and games until Alicia Keys gets shut out of major Grammy races-- then it's a conspiracy. While still nominated, Keys is one of a few artists whose exclusion from certain Grammy categories is sparking interesting gossip at...
Releases
Your SoulBounce Guide to New & Upcoming Releases!
Let's assume that just about everyone pictured in the above graphic will sell pretty well. It is, after all, the 4th quarter, and people just purchase music all fast and loose for the holiday season. It's a fact! Most...
Free Music
K-Salaam & Beatnick Re-Vision Common Through the Years
Seems everyone has something to say about Common's Universal Mind Control, an album that has seen innumerable changes since we found out about it. With that, this might be a good time to look into the past with K-Salaam & Beatnick's Common...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Just Don't Work On You
Keyshia Cole looked like a cross between Etta James and Lady Eloise at the De La Hoya-Pacquiao fight on Saturday. [GT]Want to know Beyoncé's mother's take on the fashion of Cadillac Records? No? Us neither. [BV]Common's new album gets no love in...
First Spin
Co$$ & Blu Create Quite The 'Angelic' Track
Any avid reader of this website can attest to the fact that Hip Hop is not and hopefully never will be dead as long as the hungry continue to desire to bring some realness to the current materialistic landscape. While...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Jesse Boykins III Next Week!
We got another hot giveaway for our SoulBounce family and this time it's for an event our backyard, Baltimore, MD! SoulBounce has teamed up with Gypsy Soul to give away two pairs of tickets to see Jesse Boykins III next...
Releases, Soul Cynic
'Notorious' Soundtrack Just Another Biggie Greatest Hits Album
The reason I've always had a blazing Clair Huxtable side-eye for the Notorious film is because, so many years later, folks are still finding ways to profit from familiar B.I.G. material and mythos. Rarely is there anything new added to...
Video SoulBounce
'People Get Ready' For Seal's New Video
Not that this video is all that different than the ones he's released for singles from his most recent album, Soul, but the simple aesthetic is refreshing. Seal really sells this set up (this time completely in black and white)...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Got the Sweet, Sweet Victory
Looks like Cupid's arrow finally hit Kangol Kid of UTFO and The Real Roxanne. Get a room, you two! [AAB]VIBE magazine's January "tabloid issue" has us wondering exactly just what purpose this will serve the general public. [VIBE]Thought Dwele singing...
A Soulful Noise
Grammy Nominations More Interesting Than Anticipated
Last night the Grammy Award nominees were announced amid the questionability of the television special hosted by LL Cool J. Only a few of the many categories' nominees were announced at that time, but the complete list was made available...
First Spin, Video SoulBounce
Some Auto-Tune We Can Get With
Anytime there is oversaturation of one particular thing in a culture, whether good or bad, there will exist a balancing force to reinstitute the equilibrium. In other words, too much Yang (think studio gangsta rappers) will inevitably bring an opposite...
First Spin
Which of These Tracks Passes the SoulBounce Sniff Test?
Here's another batch of tracks that require your critical ear and relentless fury. First is Q-Tip's "Evolution of A Man" featuring Al Kapone from the Cadillac Records soundtrack. I'm sad to admit that Nas freaked this sample a little better,...
First Spin
Dwele's Piping Hot & Sexy McDonald's Ad
Remember that "R&B"-infused McDonald's commercial that recently premiered and everyone had an opinion on? Well, our boy Dwele has basically come through to save the day with this radio jingle for McCafé, which is McDonald's answer to Starbucks, I suppose....
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: It's Time To Make A Change
Vinnie from Naughty by Nature has some words for Brothers on the eve of the inauguration. [HHVA]A "close friend" of Kelly Rowland's label may have sunk to new lows in order to save revive her career. [SH]Brandy may be ready...
Soul On Film
'Cadillac' Actors Dig Deep to Rock Their Roles
One of the most highly anticipated films of the season opens this Friday when Cadillac Records bows in theaters, boasting both an all-star cast and soundtrack. The film premiered this week in New York and Los Angeles, with many of...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Kindred the Family Soul Next Week!
We're continuing to spread the Christmas cheer here at SoulBounce with yet another dope giveaway. Today we're blessing one NYC Bouncer and a friend with the opportunity to go see Kindred the Family Soul in concert next Monday night, December...
First Spin, Video SoulBounce
Def Squad Face-Off Gives Advantage To Redman
But only slightly. In case you were unaware, one of Hip Hop's most beloved duos, EPMD, will soon be releasing their new album, We Mean Business, their seventh album together in 21 years. Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith have not...
Video SoulBounce
Scarface and Bilal 'Can't Get Right'
It seems like in this post-election, pre-inauguration moment every piece of cultural critique or reflection elicits mixed reaction. In our eager anticipation of change, it's difficult to look at ongoing social injustice and discontent without feeling taken back to the...
Relax in Paradise
Odetta (1930-2008)
Odetta Holmes dies at 77; folk singer championed black history, civil rights [LAT] Odetta [Wiki][AMG]...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: So Addicted
Tina Turner > Sasha Fierce. [CL]So that really is Jeffrey Wright singing in Cadillac Records. [BV] With a baby on board, M.I.A. is kinder and gentler. [PEOPLE]Common thinks he looks stupid on the new cover of URB. What say...
A Soulful Noise
'Tis the Grammy Season
In this moment of economic hardship when much of the usual holiday decadence has forced into moderation, even the ridiculously superfluous Grammy Awards announcement extravaganza has had to cut back ticket prices; it's likely the Grammys' conservativeness will be evident...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to See Chrisette Michele & Ryan Leslie This Friday!
Tis the season of giving, and SoulBounce will be hooking our faithful visitors up all month long with a cornucopia of giveaways as our small way of saying thanks. First up for December, we're giving away a pair of tickets...
Crowd Participation
FULL DISCLOSURE: How Do You Discover New Music?
Sometimes it's good to be cynical when it comes to music, and distrustful of selections depending on the source of recommendation as long as you don't wallow in it. Music that appeals to you because it was shoehorned into your consciousness by overwrought PR tactics,...
Video SoulBounce
Brandy's Newest Video An Ode to 'Long Distance' Relationships
"Long Distance," the second single from Brandy's highly anticipated disc Human hit the net this week just ahead of the album's release next Tuesday. The clip, which starts off in black and white and climaxes with a technicolor, all-wet Brandy,...
Video SoulBounce
Hip Hop Violinist Keeps Pulling Strings
Anyone not used to being spoonfed information knows that Hip Hop violin did not begin nor end with Miri Ben-Ari. Since her conspicuous absence from Hip Hop over the past several years, it looks as though more and more young...
First Spin
Jay-Z and Santogold 'Go Hard' for Brooklyn
As if the world needed another Brooklyn anthem, here comes Jay-Z representing hard for his borough on "Brooklyn (Go Hard)." Featuring Santogold's well-recognized straining voice sampled well by producer Kanye West, this track will likely fare much better amongst the hipster...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Stomp!
Kanye West thinks Beyoncé is probably greater than TINA TURNER. [SR] Ashley Dupré and Violator? Not happening. [TRU] Debbie Allen is back for the new Fame remake, along with Frasier Crane! [TMB] MTV does its audience a tremendous service...
A Soulful Noise
'The Best Of Chess Records' Offers Originals of Songs in the Upcoming Film 'Cadillac Records'
When the track list for the Cadillac Records soundtrack was released, we pondered whether or not it would deliver in the face of some questionable covers and makeovers. Capitalizing on the building interest in the music and label, Chess Records,...
Industry & Culture
Are Radio DJs Still Relevant?
Mixed up in all the giving of thanks last week was the giving of pink slips to two of New York's venerable radio mainstays: Vaughn Harper and Champaine of WBLS (107.5 FM). Harper was one of the originators of the...
Video SoulBounce
A Re-Introduction To Black Milk
Shockingly, there is a small contingent of us that knows absolutely nothing about Black Milk, which is why these fancy Internet videos from Out Da Box TV are so handy. The brief musical history of Milk, which provides a useful...
Soul Cynic
Who Is Hip Hop's Best Singer?
When it comes to singing hooks on a Hip Hop track, there is a certain skill required that doesn't always follow the same rules as singing a song that lasts three to four minutes. Given that the singer is not...
First Spin
Which of These Tracks Passes the SoulBounce Sniff Test?
Hello SB fam. Hope everyone has had their fair helping of turkey--jive and otherwise. Here are a few tracks that hit the 'net while we were all stuffing our faces. First up is a new Common joint with Cee-Lo called...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Take the Shackles Off My Feet
Akon gained consciousness while recording his next album, now realizes children listen to his music. [SR]Will Spring 2009 bring the return of D'Angelo? Both an album and a tour will allegedly launch at that time. Repeat: allegedly. [PRW]Slim (of...
SoulBounce Elsewhere
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