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This page contains 52 entries posted in April 2009

Admin Announcements, Video SoulBounce

SoulBounce Is On Spring Break!

2009 has been an excellent year so far for all of us at SoulBounce. And rest assured that there will be much more in store for the rest of this year. In the meantime, we need a bit of time...

ill Mami | 04/10/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Kicks & Giggles

Kanye's Hubris Parodied On South Park, Ego Remains Intact

Though I am not a regular viewer of South Park any longer, its responses to Pop culture and its parodies of it are often a thing of brilliance. Take the recent episode that aired on Kanye West's egomaniacal ways and...

ill Mami | 04/10/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Bounce Over There

Teedra Sings, Chester Talks & Keyshia Poses [Roundup]

Get to know Quite Nyce and Raydar Ellis over at Beatlife.� Chester Gregory to Nu-Soul Mag: "I believe that this is the age of the independent artist, who can be creative at marketing and promotion and make themselves heard worldwide without...

nOvaMatic | 04/10/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Jaguar Wright, PJ Morton & YahZarah!

If you didn't already know that SOB's is the concert hot spot in NYC, then maybe this upcoming show will get the point across. Coming Tuesday, April 21st is a foursome that you won't want to miss when Jaguar Wright,...

Butta | 04/10/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Q-Tip Goes 'West', Takes Us On An Award Tour

First, Happy Birthday, Q-Tip! Secondly, Is anybody working today? Well, in case you've decided to kick off the holiday weekend a little early, you might want something good to occupy your time. Here it is--a video of the former A...

Harlem | 04/10/2009 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We Can't Be Friends

Swizz Beats claims Whitney Houston's first comeback single is a smash. [SR]Despite the shabby venue, John Legend wowed crowds in Shanghai. [SH]The Black Eyed Peas topped the Billboard Top 100 for the first time this week. [BB]Ciara's album cover is...interesting....

Ro | 04/10/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

James Ingram Reflects On Working With Michael Jackson

Biggups to ?uestlove for the heads up via Twitter that James Ingram will be a guest on tonight's episode of Tavis Smiley on PBS. Until the show airs later (check your local listings), this snippet of James chopping it up...

Butta | 04/09/2009 at 6:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin

Sarah White Wants To 'Be With You'

I have been jamming to Sarah White ever since stumbling upon her sultry voice that sounds as though it is the embodiment of a slow drag off of a cigarette. This is to be a bit expected since Sarah did...

ill Mami | 04/09/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

David 'Pops' Winans, Sr. (1933-2009)

Gospel Patriarch David 'Pops' Winans Sr. Dies [BB]...

Butta | 04/09/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

SoulTube

Teena Marie's 'Eye Is On The Sparrow'

There are certain rules during singing competitions. Number One is usually, "You can't boo the Lord." So some competitions don't allow gospel songs, just so they won't seem too harsh if the singer is awful less than good. That's how...

Harlem | 04/09/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Theophilus London & Dante Offer You A Slice & Some Beats

Theophilus London has been on my one-to-watch list of late. His collaboration with Jesse Boykins III peaked my interest and his lack of twice weekly mixtapes puts him low on my "Annoying Artists" meter. And now, thanks to Dante's Fried Chicken, a...

ill Mami | 04/09/2009 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Artist Blogs, Hot Like Ayah

Hot Like Ayah: Watch Out, Jimi Hendrix!

So I've taken up a new hobby. Would you like to guess what it is?...

Ayah | 04/09/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to Attend Sol Village Next Week!

It's that time of the month, NYC! No, that not that time of the month, but time for Sol Village to pop off at our favorite concert spot, SOB's. April's monthly showcase of the hottest Soul acts returns on April...

Butta | 04/09/2009 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

John Forte Is 'Style Free'

Ever since his release from the clink, John Forte has been getting it in. Here is his latest video for the new song "Style Free." I have to say that even though this is his most polished video, it's my...

Butta | 04/09/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Sweat Off Your Brow

The Roots' new album, How I Got Over, is just about complete and ready to be released in June. [XXL]Time.com lists the top ten worst Star-Spangled performances ever. Yes, R. Kelly's Vegas atrocity is featured. [TIME]Turns out Jay-Z is making...

Harlem | 04/09/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

All 'Eyes' On Chester Gregory

Back in February when I posted "I Only Have Eyes 4 U" by Chester Gregory, I was digging his take on the remake. Now that the music video for the track is here, I'm digging that as well. Although my...

Butta | 04/08/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

A Brandy 'Love' Song To Like

It's really good to see Brandy back in the public spotlight where she belongs, even though seeing her last week pimping for her brother giving lie detector tests to her brother's potential baby mamas girlfriends made my eyes bleed a...

Harlem | 04/08/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'P. Twitty' & The LOX In The Same Video With No Bloodshed!

Well this is fun. Check out this clip of Diddy hanging out with Jadakiss and the rest of The LOX in this clip from "PTWITTYTV" in advance of Jada's new album release. Yes, we're two days late, but the sight...

nOvaMatic | 04/08/2009 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

We Hear

Solange Quietly Dropped From Label While We Were Distracted By Kelly?

That's the buzz according to BV's Jawn Murray. When the news broke that Kelly Rowland parted ways with Columbia, Solange was being released from Geffen. (UPDATE: The label refutes BV story. Solange is still signed.) Now my sources tell me...

nOvaMatic | 04/08/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Old Skool Love

The million dollar question: Does it matter if Queen Latifah is gay? [CM]Gospel star Donald Lawrence and producer Rex Rideout are on board for the Frankie Beverly & Maze tribute album. [BB]Don't know about anyone else, but this ad for...

Butta | 04/08/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Industry & Culture

Burger King Got Back?

Back in '92 when Sir Mix-A-Lot dropped "Baby Got Back" it caused a minor controversy with some due to its provocative lyrics and asstastic video, which was banned from MTV for a spell. But what a difference 17 years makes....

Butta | 04/07/2009 at 3:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, Hot Like Ayah

Hot Like Ayah: Rock The Vote!

Hello darlings! Thank you so much for the love you've showed for my new song, "Might Not Be." I appreciate it very much!Now I need your help......

Ayah | 04/07/2009 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

SoulTube

En Vogue Is Officially Back As 'One' This Month

I often shake my head as to why '90s mega group En Vogue broke up (even though they deny it). They were called the best female R&B group of all time, and with good reason. Think about it. The ladies...

Harlem | 04/07/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Will Amerie's Def Jam Debut Be The 'Thing' Fans Have Been Waiting For?

We love Amerie. No, really, we LOVE her. But we're approaching this new Def Jam situation with extreme caution, as the label's track record with female R&B/Pop singers is shaky at best. (Let's see... Rihanna is known as a "singles...

nOvaMatic | 04/07/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's Not Fair

Ciara has heard one Beyoncé comparison too many and she's not gonna take it anymore. [C+D]Someone (or someone posing) as a rep for XXL is playing greasy with potential advertisers. [GAWK]Flashback to when Janet was in "Control." [VIBE]Gladys Knight is...

nOvaMatic | 04/07/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Get Closer To Tawiah Before She Goes 'Further Away'

Ever since discovering UK songstress and Bounce -Worthy artist Tawiah and her lovely tracks from In Jodi's Bedroom along with her track on Eric Lau's wonderful New Territories, I have kept her voice on steady rotation on my iPod. Her British-inflected...

ill Mami | 04/06/2009 at 3:20 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Where in the World Is Alice Smith?

Some of you may be asking yourselves, "Who in the world is Alice Smith?" However, SoulBounce faithful may remember that we've been singing this young lady's praises. Smith's 2006 album For Lovers, Dreamers & Me (later picked up by Epic...

Dar | 04/06/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (17) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Judging Artists Outside Of Their Music: How Bad Are We?

Last week's post on Erykah Badu's tweets detailing everything from her feelings about past love Common to her love of being a single mother got some of you thinking judging from the comment thread. It got me thinking a bit,...

ill Mami | 04/06/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (20) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: There's A Stranger In My House

Those of you who missed SXSW and are sick because of it, here's a good recap. [ASW]Had this solar backpack been around 10 years ago, backpacker Hip Hop might have been a bit different. [FL]The WiiSpray is putting a new...

ill Mami | 04/06/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Can Teena Marie 'Last A Day' With This Track?

When I first heard Teena Marie had a duet with Faith Evans, there weren't enough positive expletives in the world to explain how I felt. Laying my ears upon the first eight bars of Teena Marie's screeching vocals on her...

ill Mami | 04/03/2009 at 3:50 PM | Comments (31) | Permalink

Listicle

Which Of These 8 Toxic Music Heads Do You Know?

I think we can all attest to, at some point, displaying some disturbing characteristics when it came to our consumption of music. Eventually we all grew up (hopefully), but maybe some of our familiars didn't. If you find yourself still...

nOvaMatic | 04/03/2009 at 2:43 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways

SoulBouncers: Win Zaki Ibrahim's New CD!

Last year when I chose Zaki Ibrahim as a Bounce-Worthy artist, it was no fluke. Since then the African-Canadian singer has gone on to be nominated for a JUNO Award and her 2008 album Eclectica (Episodes in Purple) has been...

Butta | 04/03/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Listicle

Fave 5: Dar's Favorite Breakbeats

As a slightly older head, I came up during a time when Hip Hop and R&B was inherently funkier than it is now. I can understand the need to switch styles as times change, but honestly, I can't fully stomach...

Dar | 04/03/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Didn't Mean To Turn You On

Primo is involved in the new DMC album. [DJP]Plies has coined a new term for women. "Goonette." Yup, our culture allows this. [WAOD]Nothing went Platinum this year. Are you surprised? [BI]Destiny's Child is a go! [M&C]Are you man enough to...

nOvaMatic | 04/03/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Choklate Returns With 'To Whom It May Concern'

Choklate fans, rejoice! After her debut album took everyone by surprise in 2006, she's returning this Spring with her sophomore set, To Whom It May Concern. The album drops on May 19th, which can't come soon enough after hearing...

Butta | 04/02/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Kicks & Giggles, Video SoulBounce

Asher Roth Channels Plucked Chicken With D'Angelo Spoof

If there's one thing that these newfangled weekly mixtape rappers are good at, it's creating a buzz around themselves. In anticipation of his Asleep In The Bread Aisle album, Asher Roth decides to reimagine himself as D'Angelo in the "Untitled"...

ill Mami | 04/02/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?, SoulTube

The 'Danger' Of Taking Mos Def Out Of Context

Mos Def's appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher last week was a thoroughly enjoyable event. As someone who is a fan of the show, I found Mos' comments about President Barack Obama, Osama Bin Laden, and the unlikely event...

ill Mami | 04/02/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Bounce Over There

Rare Janet Gems, Julie Dexter In Concert, Choklate Is So Sweet [Roundup]

Paul Pre and TrueRadio just dropped a fly mixtape featuring Flying Lotus, 14KT, and Sa-Ra. Get the full download at Beatlife.net.Choklate talks to Nu-Soul about what makes her sound different and her new album, due to drop this Spring. Are you...

nOvaMatic | 04/02/2009 at 1:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, Hot Like Ayah

Hot Like Ayah: The 411 On '4:15'

Hello darlings!So by now you all know about 4:15, my new album. In anticipation of the release, I wanted to give you all the exclusive 411 on the tracklist and the inspiration behind each of the songs. Oh yeah, how...

Ayah | 04/02/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal Salaam Next Week!

It's been a minute since we've done a giveaway for our Baltimore Bouncers, but we're getting back in the game with a ticket giveaway to see Bilal Salaam next week. Bilal will be appearing at Teavolve for a listening party...

Butta | 04/02/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

The Interwebs

A Lame Kelly Rowland Prank

Seems every website was in the spirit of tomfoolery yesterday with it being April Fool's. But one site really took things too far. They elected to spread a rumor that Kelly Rowland was not only considering leaving Destiny's Child, but...

nOvaMatic | 04/02/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Send You Forget Me Nots

Jill Scott is getting major props for her acting chops from People magazine. [OKP]Prince's Lotusflow3r has a good shot of debuting at No. 1 next week. [BB]Beyoncé seems Obsessed with fighting during an EBONY shoot. [YT]Kelly Rowland really does...

Harlem | 04/02/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Ayah 'Might' Have A Hit On Her Hands

If you're anything like us, then you're more than likely anxiously awaiting the release of Ayah's new album 4:15 on April 15th, too. We're very excited to hear what our extended fam has in store for us, and if...

Butta | 04/01/2009 at 8:00 PM | Comments (16) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Natalie Cole Pleas For New Kidney On CNN, Offers Roll In

Last night Natalie Cole appeared on CNN's Larry King Live to discuss her diagnosis with Hepatitis C, struggle with renal failure and urgent need for a kidney transplant. Cole shared with Larry King that her disease was caused by years...

Butta | 04/01/2009 at 6:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

We Hear

Kelly Rowland Forming Group With Ex-DCers?

On the heels of the announcement that Kelly Rowland will no longer be signed to Columbia as a solo artist comes a new rumor that she also plans to part ways with Destiny's Child. On her blog, Kelly recently wrote this...

nOvaMatic | 04/01/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Melanie Fiona Covers Kanye's 'Heartless'

Want to know what happens when a song sung by someone who can't sing gets covered by someone who can? Well, an audience in London got to experience this for themselves when the newest Soul sensation Melanie Fiona did...

Butta | 04/01/2009 at 4:30 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Maxwell Teases Fans With Shots From 'Pretty Wings'

Aside from being known for testing the patience of his devoted fanbase, Maxwell is also known for creating a truly sensual visual experience in his videos. This is why he looked to Philip Andelman (who also helmed clips for Jay-Z's "I...

nOvaMatic | 04/01/2009 at 3:40 PM | Comments (18) | Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?

iTunes To Charge 30% More For Crappy Music

This isn't an April Fool's joke. As has been reported elsewhere, starting April 7th, your friendly nerds at Apple will increase the price of "hit songs" on iTunes a whole thirty cents!Some music industry veterans are criticizing the 30% hike...

nOvaMatic | 04/01/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Rap Snacks, Soul Cynic

Confused By Rap Lyrics? Now There's Help

I'm not quite sure if this is a spoof or a something genuine, but UnderstandRap, a website accepting submissions from those confused by rap lyrics, is now here to rescue hoardes of confused masses. By now most of you have...

ill Mami | 04/01/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Erykah Badu Opens Up About Her Loves On Twitter

Twitter, the current online fad sweeping the internet, provides anyone the opportunity to microblog about anything their heart may desire. In Erykah Badu's case, this recently amounted to her opening up, albeit to a worldwide audience, about her love of...

ill Mami | 04/01/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (17) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Do You Want Your MTV Anymore?

MTV has changed quite a bit since JJ Jackson and the other original VJs first aired on the world's first all-video network. This little experiment has changed music and unfortunately reality TV as we know it. The days of MTV...

ill Mami | 04/01/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Come Into My Life

Contrary to reports, Rihanna is cooperating with authorities. [SR]Jennifer Hudson spent the afternoon with Ellen yesterday. [PB]Watch Erykah Badu as she signs the limited edition prints of Steven Lopez's artistic rendering of her. [YT]Attention cratediggers: Stax has just released...

Butta | 04/01/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

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