Archive » October 2009

Video SoulBounce

World Premiere: Ayah's 'In My Lifetime'

It's been a minute since we've heard from our girl Ayah, but our cousin from Canada has been steady on her grind and now we get a glimpse of what she's been up to with the world premiere of the...

Butta  |  10/31/2009 at 11:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Events, Quiet Bounce

Quiet Bounce: Jaguar Wright's 'Beautiful' Return

Throw Jaguar Wright's name into the bag of 2009's Comeback Kids. After a prolonged absence (almost five years to be exact) from recording, she dropped some new music like it was hot last month and the track "Beautiful" is just...

Butta  |  10/30/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys 'State' The Obvious In New 'Empire' Video

After almost exactly two months of continuous hype, and after seeing them perform the song everywhere, the official video for the Jay-Z/Alicia Keys anthem to the greatest city in the world (so biased, it hurts), "Empire State of Mind," is...

Harlem  |  10/30/2009 at 6:30 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Industry & Culture

Mary J. Blige Cuts Ribbon On Foundation Building, Shows Ongoing Support For Women

If you are like me and your hope for more woman-positivity in pop music and culture is virtually non-existent then this story is one for you. Yesterday, Mary J. Blige opened the doors on the Foundation For the Advancement of...

Ro  |  10/30/2009 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Wyclef & Eve Have A 'Suicide Love'

It's been a weird week for music. From John Legend teaming up with Shawnna to Ne-Yo's theme song to The Princess and the Frog, new joints have been dropping from above like rusty ceiling tiles. Today is no different, as...

Harlem  |  10/30/2009 at 12:15 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

First Spin

'Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart' Like Alicia Keys

We all love the '80s. Right? Well, most of us anyway. And this lengthy love affair that music has been having with synth-driven ballads and Nintendo crescendos has produced many enjoyable tracks but has it worn out its pastel-neon and...

Ro  |  10/30/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Uptown, Baby! We Gets Down, Baby!

This Is It is breaking all kinds of records. [MTV]Resident sex therapist Robin Thicke is "just getting over [himself] now." [CT]Congrats to Melanie Fiona for getting some much deserved shine! [BB]Lilith Fair: Don't call it a comeback. [NYT]...

Ro  |  10/30/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Quiet Bounce

Quiet Bounce: 'Dealing' With The Situation

Each generation has their musical adaptation of infidelity (e.g., "If Loving You is Wrong" and "Secret Lovers"). Eric Roberson brings a soulful perspective on the topic with "Dealing," an incredible duet with Lalah Hathaway. It has a 21st century sound,...

Fave  |  10/29/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ne-Yo's 'Never Knew' Is A Theme Fit For A 'Princess'

Not only will the upcoming Disney film The Princess and the Frog feature their first lead character of color, but the soundtrack theme--entitled "Never Knew I Needed"--will be sung by an African-American, none other than Ne-Yo. The video for the...

Harlem  |  10/29/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Permalink

First Spin

Next's Frontman Is Anything But 'Gone' From The Spotlight

RL has always balanced his individual efforts in addition to being one-third of the R&B group, Next. In addition to his debut album in 2002, he sang alongside Deborah Cox in the unforgettable duet, "We Can't Be Friends" and joined...

Fave  |  10/29/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Snoop Dogg Spreads 'Gangsta Luv' With His New Video

The West-Coast Hip Hop veteran, Snoop Dogg, is back on the scene with a new single and an outrageous video. "Gangsta Luv" features Snoop in the back of his Cadillac, being chauffeured by The-Dream as they sing the hook. While...

Fave  |  10/29/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Soul On Stage, Video SoulBounce

Taking The Leap From Stage To Screen On A Wing And A 'Mother's Prayer'

African-American playwright, Alvin Moore Jr., is taking his hit production off the stage and into your DVD player. A Mother's Prayer takes you on an emotional, spirit-filled journey of estranged family members brought together by a mother's dying wish. The...

Fave  |  10/29/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Nice And Smooth Are Good To Go

Marlon and Jackie Jackson speak on their brother's film. [MTV]Monica, promoting her new reality show, looked gorgeous on 106 & Park. [CL]No, for real, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys will be performing before today's World Series game. [SR]Get to know hip-hop...

Harlem  |  10/29/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Quiet Bounce

Quiet Bounce: Erotic Endurance Prevails In 'Marathon'

Soft whispers carry sensual instructions to your right ear...then your left. The declaration that "lovemaking is a zone" massages your mind in stereo. The beat ignites a steady pulse guiding female moans, electric piano tones and sighs of satisfaction through...

Fave  |  10/28/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Shawnna And John Legend Want To Make You 'Believe'

Peanut butter and sardines. Pink gators and a hunter green velour jumpsuit. Shawnna and John Legend. None of these combinations seem like they would taste, look or sound right, respectively. "Believe Me" comes from Shawnna's upcoming Block Music Mixtape, featuring...

Fave  |  10/28/2009 at 6:30 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Boyz II Men Sing Their Way To 'Love' With Their Latest Single

If you haven't noticed, I'm a Boyz II Men stan. I've been this way since Cooleyhighharmony and it's never going to change. They could sing nursery rhymes backwards in Cantonese and I'd buy five copies of the album--well, maybe just...

Fave  |  10/28/2009 at 5:30 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Media Watch

The Reviews Say MJ Was Ready For 'This'

So, here it is. The Michael Jackson behind-the-scenes documentary This Is It has officially hit movie theaters nationwide for its much anticipated two-week run. If last night's sold-out midnight audiences are any indication, the film will undoubtedly smash quite a...

Harlem  |  10/28/2009 at 3:45 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

When Ledisi Made It 'Rain'

It's been a fantastic year for Ledisi with the release of her new album, Turn Me Loose, and upcoming tour with Eric Benet and Mint Condition. But don't get it twisted, she's been setting the music scene on fire for quite...

Fave  |  10/28/2009 at 1:30 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks, Video SoulBounce

BET, Nike Present A Cypher For The Ages

The next time MTV, or VIBE, or any other institution with capital letters or acronyms for names decides to make a list of the best MCs in the rap game, they should be forced to watch the cyphers that BET...

Harlem  |  10/28/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Was A Fiend Before I Became A Teen

That's 100% Michael Jackson that you see in This Is It. [VB]Diamond District's In the Ruff is being called "the most complete D.C. rap album of the year." [OM]Shyne's next stop after prison? Belize. [MI]Master P is the next random...

Butta  |  10/28/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Quiet Bounce

Quiet Bounce: If You Won't Let Me

There are certain tracks that are made for certain artists. This one, "Ain't No Way," was made specifically for Aretha Franklin's voice. Point blank and period. From the first time she utters the words "Ain't no way..." you just feel...

Harlem  |  10/27/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Sy Smith Glows In 'The Art Of You'

There's something so romantic lovely about Sy Smith's new video for "The Art of You." Shot with an 8mm camera, the video has a wonderful, warm patina and is utterly nostalgic. Smith sings straight into the camera in various sun-drenched...

Ro  |  10/27/2009 at 3:45 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Melanie Fiona Takes 'The Bridge' Home

A few weeks ago, we were all intrigued when Melanie Fiona's camp released video footage of her performing songs from her debut album The Bridge alongside NYC street artists. It was a welcome bit of promotion and a stirring showcase...

Harlem  |  10/27/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Beware Of The Jackhammer

Amy Winehouse's dad insists his daughter is doing fantastic. And! The new tittays she showed up with yesterday at The Q Awards "are great as well." [R-U] Tyler Perry and Spike Lee fittina engage in fisticuffs! have a fundamental...

huny  |  10/27/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Quiet Bounce

Quiet Bounce: Baby Don't Be Afraid

If the purpose of the Quiet Bounce is to turn your ears onto the songs that really get us into the mood for frisky cavorting, then I can't deny one of the masters of R&B-induced grinding, Aaron Hall. After Guy...

ill Mami  |  10/26/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Releases

More Proof That The Jackson Five Were The Funkiest Kids Ever

Yes, this the second Michael Jackson-related post today, but you'll see soon why this is. Come November 10th, the Jackson 5's I Want You Back: Unreleased Masters will be released to the masses. Luckily, Amazon has given us all the opportunity...

ill Mami  |  10/26/2009 at 6:15 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

DJ Jazzy Jeff Gives Us One More Mixtape Worthy Of A 'King'

Hands down, Michael Jackson's passing spawned the biggest downloading frenzy worldwide of any one artist's music ever. Similarly, his passing also spawned--outside of Jay-Z's American Gangster remixes and mashups--the most spontaneous mixtape explosion of one artist's work in all of...

ill Mami  |  10/26/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

I Was There, Reviews

Bobby Brown Does Broadway

Whether you hate him, love him, or are simply confused by him, if Robert Barisford Brown is booked to perform at a venue in your area, you should run, not walk, to go see that man. Yes, we've seen the...

Harlem  |  10/26/2009 at 4:15 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

KiDz In The Hall Are Droppin' Quarters And Heat In The 'Jukebox'

I've always considered KiDz in the Hall to be something like a Kid n' Play 2.0 with true school hip hop edge. This new single, "Jukebox," is guaranteed to help you burn some calories as the kick and snare dominate...

Fave  |  10/26/2009 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Reviews

The 'Evolution' Of Brian McKnight

Music veterans build their reputation through years of constant dedication to their craft. In the case of Brian McKnight, he's endured the battle scars of love and connected his experiences to ours with heartfelt R&B compositions. His eleventh studio album,...

Fave  |  10/26/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Get Your 'Heels' Knocked Off, Now With Visual Aids

If there is ever a term that I have come to loathe, besides "swagger," it's "grown and sexy." It's not that I'm trying to be a hypocrite because I've used it when appropriate, though sparingly, when necessary. It's just that...

ill Mami  |  10/26/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Microphone Checka

Master P promises that Better Black TV will have "entertainment and education together." [CMPLX]Public Enemy is seeking funding for their new album from their fans. [HHW]It was Spike Jonze, not Kanye West, who pulled the "We Were Once A Fairytale"...

ill Mami  |  10/26/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates, Listicle, Weekend Bounce

Harlem's Own: Favorite Weekend Songs

It's the weekend. You've worked all week, and now it's time to tackle the other jobs that keep you busy, whether it's running errands or performing household chores, or afterward, just relaxing. I find it important to keep a soundtrack...

Harlem  |  10/25/2009 at 12:30 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Soul Food

SoulBounce Loves 'Pretty Wangs'

To be a Maxwell fan is more than an unspoken requirement to write for SoulBounce *smile* it's a  musical preference that transcends gender, race, age and religion. His latest album, BLACKsummers'night, continues to spice up the charts and the stage....

Fave  |  10/24/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Quiet Bounce

Quiet Bounce: The Electric Blanket Is Warm

Jazzy, trip-hop wunderkind and unapologetically sultry songstress Esthero really came hard on her debut album Breath From Another. Aside from the acclaim she achieved just this side of legal, she also was able to put out one of the most...

Ro  |  10/23/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

'Just Go' Download Shalonda's Mixtape

Recipe for win: timeless jazz standards + immediately recognizable hip-hop instrumentals + a coquettish singing voice reminiscent of a young Jill Scott. Just Go...A Mixtape is the dish and Philly songstress Shalonda the newest cook in the kitchen. Hard to...

huny  |  10/23/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

First Spin

'The Last Time' The Family Stand 'Were Here' They Weren't Rocking Out As Hard As This

My fondest memory of The Family Stand involves their breakout single that took over my Summer of 1990. "Ghetto Heaven" was so funky, fronted by vocal powerhouse Sandra St. Victor, and full of social commentary but not in a way...

ill Mami  |  10/23/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Listicle

7 Recurring Themes In Soul Music

I love music's ability to tell great stories and reflect on the human condition. Gospel seeks to uplift our faith while the Blues gives depression a voice of relief. Heavy Metal embodies rebellion and breaking the rules, but Emo seems...

Fave  |  10/23/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Reggae Riddims

Rox 'Rocks Steady'

A South Londoner with strong connection to her Jamaican roots, Rox shows us she can "Rock Steady" with the greatest of ease. This single from her upcoming, as-yet-untitled album (scheduled to be released sometime in 2010) has a great classic...

Ro  |  10/23/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You're Contagious

Michael Jackson fans bring the whomp, speak some truth. [RU]Keep trying, Chrissy boy. [EX]Gaga has overcome the devastating loss of Kanye West and will tour without him. [RS]Robin Thicke and Paula Patton are expecting their first child. See what some...

Ro  |  10/23/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Quiet Bounce

Quiet Bounce: Got Stacks Like The International House Of Pancakes

When it came to male R&B groups in the mid-'90s it was all about Boyz II Men and Jodeci. Nate, Mike, Shawn and Wanya were the young men you took home to mama, and K-Ci, JoJo, Mr. Dalvin and DeVante...

Butta  |  10/22/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Raheem DeVaughn And Ludacris Fire Shots At Social Issues With 'Bulletproof'

High-tech graphics meet revolutionary soul in this new video from Raheem DeVaughn featuring Ludacris. "Bulletproof" speaks to our social woes in a haunting, Marvin Gaye-esque delivery from the DC-based soul singer. Raheem heightens our awareness with politically-charged lyrics while maneuvering through...

Fave  |  10/22/2009 at 5:30 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Eric Roberson Bubbles On Billboard Charts

Major congratulations are in order for SoulBounce fave Eric Roberson who has landed on not one but two Billboard charts. He announced the good news on his blog this week and no one could be happier for him than us...

Butta  |  10/22/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Media Watch

You Can't Knock Ledisi's Hustle

After dropping one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, Ledisi prepares to lend her soul stirring voice to a number of high-profile events throughout the rest of the 2009. The riveting songstress will appear at the 2009...

Fave  |  10/22/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Jaheim's Back, And He 'Ain't Leavin' Without You'

Jaheim has made his career on having a signature sound: that of the sultry roughneck crooner from around the way. It's worked for him from day one, slaying many a ballad since his debut in late 2000. However, it's when...

Harlem  |  10/22/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (13)  |  Permalink

Industry & Culture

The Good New Days

Do you remember the good old days of music? Depending on your age, that era may vary. My parents nurtured my young ears with the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross. In the '80s, I walked the...

Fave  |  10/22/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Let Chester Gregory's 'Secret' Bring Out Your Dark Side

Chester Gregory has embraced the Broadway stage and contributed to the integrity of mixtapes with this summer's noteworthy Breakbeat Karaoke. His latest single, "Secret (A Vampire's Romance)," finds Chester succumbing to his desires as a crooning creature of the night....

Fave  |  10/22/2009 at 11:30 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Pause For A Cause

Maxwell Fights Breast Cancer With New Single

As if we needed any more reasons to love Maxwell, the third single from his platinum pleaser BLACKsummers'night has been revealed to be "Fistful Of Tears" and he's using it to promote breast cancer awareness. With lyrics like "we gon'...

Butta  |  10/22/2009 at 10:45 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Lay Your Troubles Down

DWTS paid tribute to MJ on Tuesday's show. Oh, and this just in: LaToya scares me. [PC]Independent artists are about to be broken off proper after cutting a deal with YouTube. [TG]It's not too late to get on that J-Hud...

Harlem  |  10/22/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates, Quiet Bounce

Quiet Bounce: Before There Was 'Grown & Sexy' There Was Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men were four, clean-cut fellas from Philly whose '90s-era R&B ballads set the mood for wholesome, Cliff & Claire Huxtable-type romance. In 1992, while basking in the PG-13 glow of Cooleyhighharmony, they came out of left field with...

Fave  |  10/21/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson In Concert!

If you live in the DC area and are not firmly ensconced under a rock, then you know that we are knee deep in Howard University's 2009 Homecoming Week right about now. And no Howard Homecoming would be complete without...

Butta  |  10/21/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Permalink

First Spin

Camp Lo Blame It On The 'Boogie'

I called it. The '70s look to be neck-in-neck with the decade du jour of the moment. While we wait for the neon colors and acid wash to implode, let's reminisce on how much fun we all had posing and...

ill Mami  |  10/21/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Raphael Saadiq Let's 'The Sunshine In' Brussels

Those who know me know that it's the rare week that you don't find me at someone's concert getting the fuel that I need to keep me going through this thing called life. Yes, it's that serious. There is just...

Butta  |  10/21/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Soul Cynic

Are The Lights On? When Did Everybody Get So Dark?

When I say "dark," I'm not referring to the not-so-friendly debate at the center of "Good And Bad Hair." What I'm referring to is popular music's infatuation with emo-goth-vampirism so much that it has seeped into almost everything labeled as...

ill Mami  |  10/21/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

The 'Black Dynamite' Soundtrack Is Explosive. And That Ain't No Jive.

I am as picky with which movies I see as much as I am discerning about which music finds its route past my eardrum. When I went to go check out Black Dynamite last night, I expected a few chuckles...

ill Mami  |  10/21/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?, Soul On Stage

Jazz-Hands Meets B-Boy Stance: Run-DMC Explores Musical Theatre

If it was possible to pre-order tickets to a Broadway musical based on reports of a concept, I'd consider getting some to the Run-DMC show in development. Because if ever there were an occasion to eulogize Hip-Hop this just might...

Ro  |  10/21/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Art & Soul

Shark Toof's Out To Get...You

If you're in California and love Street Art, chances are you've noticed some pastes and graffiti from Los Angeles to San Francisco by artist Shark Toof homaging Michael Jackson's legendary "Thriller" video. They're done in this fantastic B-Horror movie poster...

Ro  |  10/21/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Join The Caravan of Love

Think you got what it takes to remix a Tortured Soul song? [TS] Trey Songz needs more people. I'm still not buying whatever he's selling. [SONYC]I'mma let you finish, but you really shouldn't hate Kanye West--in spite of himself. [SP]And...

Butta  |  10/21/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Quiet Bounce, Video SoulBounce

Quiet Bounce: Is 'Something In Your Eyes' Or Are You Just Happy To See Us?

Some of you may remember last week when we posted H-Town and all four members of Jodeci's newest song whereby they attempt to convince anyone within earshot of how well they plan to "knock your heels off." It was awfully...

ill Mami  |  10/20/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Industry & Culture, Media Watch

Nobody's Watching Rockwell Or His Potential For Royalties

The New York Post wrote up a heartwarming tale of how Berry Gordy's own son has been stiffed by Motown (technically Jobete, a subsidiary of Motown Industries). If you are capable of reading words, seeing sights and hearing sounds it's...

Ro  |  10/20/2009 at 4:45 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Reviews

Jody Watley's 'Makeover' Is Better Than The Real Thing

I can't front. I honestly have not been up on Jody Watley's most recent audible offerings post-'80s bustier-petticoat-big hair loveliness. I was surprised she had a song with 4Hero, "Bed Of Roses", that stayed on repeat so much that had...

ill Mami  |  10/20/2009 at 4:15 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Jazzy Ways, SoulTube

Wayna's Tribute To Lady Day Is A Beautiful 'Heartache'

Wayna is definitely no stranger to the genres of Jazz and Blues. She's said many times that she owes her sound to the late, great Billie Holiday, a voice to whom she's regularly compared. It's no accident. The Grammy-nominated singer...

Harlem  |  10/20/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

John Mayer's 'Stoned' & I'm Confused

I know that alot of our commentary on SoulBounce is filled with snark, the place where hateration and witticism meet. I am writing this post, however, out of a sincere need to understand something I have grappled with for some...

ill Mami  |  10/20/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (16)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Blowing Through The Jasmine In My Mind

Timbaland is hoping to cast teen stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in "Morning After Dark," his new video off the upcoming Shock Value 2 album. Apparently the entire album is inspired by the Twilight books. Interesting. [MTV] Beyonce...

huny  |  10/20/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Mixtape Roundup, Quiet Bounce

Full Crate Feels 'Like Making Love' On The Quiet Bounce

Here at SoulBounce, we know what a hard day many of you have on a daily basis. We know that often the best way for you to unwind and wash the stress of your day is with some soothing, smooth...

ill Mami  |  10/19/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Soul On Film

Kanye's 'Fairytale' Is An Inside Story

Today, I've come to praise Kanye West, not to bury him. It's amazing that even when the man decides to take a break, he remains in the spotlight. His latest pet project is a short film entitled We Were Once...

Harlem  |  10/19/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

The Angels Of PS22 Unveil Their 'Halo'

Reason #3948586 why Twitter is dope: it's there where you come across gems like I did this morning, via a re-tweet by none other than Ashton Kutcher about a chorus from New York's Public School 22, who have been literally...

Harlem  |  10/19/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

When Making A Video Goes Wrong: Alicia Keys' 'Doesn't Mean Anything'

Alicia Keys' new video for "Doesn't Mean Anything" premiered this morning on Perez Hilton's gag-worthy website, and it should have been renamed "Doesn't Make Any Sense." It started off with promise, as Alicia looked out over the cold, hard city...

Butta  |  10/19/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (16)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Bonobo And Andreya Triana Are 'Keepers'

After making its appearance online a while ago, the video for Bonobo's "The Keeper" is the perfect compliment to the recently released single from his forthcoming album. It's a wonderful downtempo track with a seductive richness that's amplified by its...

Ro  |  10/19/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Soul Cynic

The Problem That Michael Created

Although we did our best to remember and not eulogize Michael Jackson--since he will never be gone in our hearts--I still can't help but to pour over the remembrance articles dedicated to his legacy. Scoop Jackson's article on Michael in...

ill Mami  |  10/19/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Know You Make Me Want To

Common's new album will have raw Hip Hop. That breeze you just felt was a collective sigh of relief. [OKP]Percy Miller a/k/a Master P will be rebuilding homes in his home town of New Orleans for low-income residents. [HHW]Chilli and...

ill Mami  |  10/19/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Slakah's Sneak Peek

Toronto-based producer, Slakah the Beatchild, made a huge splash in the music world with his critically acclaimed Soul Movement vol. 1. His collaborations with artists like Drake, Ayah and Ebrahim gave us a glimpse of his musical prowess and he's...

Fave  |  10/16/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

SoulTube

Lalah Hathaway's Been 'Killing' It Lately

It's Friday, which means it's time to hit you with a Lalah Hathaway post. Donny's eldest daughter has been gracing us with her presence a lot lately, from the recent episodes of the LAH! & RAH! Show, to her appearance...

Harlem  |  10/16/2009 at 4:15 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

H-Town & Jodeci Plan To 'Knock Your Heels Off'

Some time ago, I was walking down the street in a one week period and saw two people who were stuck in the '80s. More specifically, the older gentleman I saw had a meticulously cut high-top fade while the older...

ill Mami  |  10/16/2009 at 3:30 PM  |  Comments (22)  |  Permalink

First Spin

TOKiMONSTA's 'Call Me' Is A Beast

I literally remarked to someone yesterday that I missed Tweet's voice and really wished that she would bless all of us with another album really soon. I also can't even begin to tell you how leery I am of remixes,...

ill Mami  |  10/16/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Johnny Popcorn Is Onto The 'Next' One

I'm not going to sit here and say that I love everything that Johnny Popcorn, the Rock-inspired soulful duo consisting of the usually rhyming Hezekiah and Tone Whitfield. But I will say that I love puppets. And I can most...

ill Mami  |  10/16/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Reviews

Wave Your Hands In The Air While Riding Soulpersona's 'Soulacoaster'

The soulful heat coming from across the pond has been keeping our ears nice and toasty with beautiful beats, sultry voices and universal subject matters. UK-based producer extraordinaire, Soulpersona (aka SoulP), has collaborated with a number of talented singers from...

Fave  |  10/16/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jesse Boykins III Wants You To 'Shine'

This is a cute video for a great song. Inspired by Spike Lee movies and Brooklyn, the video for Jesse Boykins III's "Shine" does have a decidedly New York feel to it. Stoops, hoops and storefronts abound as he sings...

Ro  |  10/16/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

'Here We Go' With Darien Brockington

Witnessing Darien Brockington grow as an artist continues to be a pleasant journey. His debut album, Somebody to Love, as well as his contribution to the Foreign Exchange recordings, videos and live performances has proven him to be a rising...

Fave  |  10/16/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Here's The Key To Unlock The Door

The next female rapper...brought to you by Cover Girl? (And Latifah.) [EX] Sasha Fierce's next video will feature The Gaga.[SR] Glee pretend-tackled racism by featuring Jill Scott's "Hate On Me." [NYT] Uh...Bill Cosby is releasing a Hip Hop album....

Ro  |  10/16/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Melanie Fiona's 'Subway Series' Is A Breath Of Fresh (NYC) Air

Impossible as this may be to believe, my love for Melanie Fiona grows by the day. Never have I seen an artist do as much creative promotion for a project as she has for The Bridge, which will be officially...

Harlem  |  10/15/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Rap Snacks, Soul Cynic

Hip Hop: A Tale Of Two Demographics

There has been much aflutter in the Hip Hop realm lately concerning younger rappers calling out older heads who earned a modicum of respect from everyone but the newcomers. Granted it's a pissing contest battle royale, nonetheless, but what's really...

ill Mami  |  10/15/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Crowd Participation, Releases

All The Hall & Oates You'll Ever Need Can Now Be Yours

To say that anyone who frequents this website doesn't have some heartfelt memory of a Darryl Hall & John Oates song would only prove that you've either been living in a cave for the past 30 years or that you...

ill Mami  |  10/15/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (15)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Mélissa Laveaux's Got Me 'Crazy In Love' All Over Again

In the wrong hands a cover Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love" could result in a tragedy reserved for the deepest annals of music online. Thankfully, in the capable talents of Canadian singer and musician Mélissa Laveaux the song sounds really unlike itself...

Ro  |  10/15/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Coffee, Tea Or Me, Baby

Oh, My. An idiot hauled off and hit Leona Lewis during a UK book signing. [AP]Oh, Yes. The lovely Estelle will be featured in this holiday season's GAP ads. Sweet. [CL]Oh, Look. Ray J and his tramps latest lady loves...

Harlem  |  10/15/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We're Still 'Loving' Alice Russell

Nothing, and I mean nothing, makes me smile more than live music. Not sure if it's the drums, the horns, the vocals or a combination of them all, but from the minute I enter a venue and the music is...

Harlem  |  10/14/2009 at 3:30 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Happy Born Day, Erik Rico

Erik Rico is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer from North Carolina whose brand of electronically-fueled funk is enjoyed all over the world. This Bounce-Worthy artist is also a favorite amongst the SoulBounce camp for his dare-to-be-different approach to music...

Fave  |  10/14/2009 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Reviews

There's No Denying N'dambi's 'Pink Elephant' In The Room

When it comes to longevity, N'Dambi is a soul songstress who has stood the test of time. Her 1999 debut, Little Lost Girls Blues, set the course for her extraordinary career as an indie artist - gaining international attention without the major label budget. Ten years and three albums later, N'Dambi is now a part of the legendary Stax Records imprint. Her highly anticipated fourth LP, Pink Elephant, is a collection of real life stories smothered in a heavy blend of soul, funk, blues and rock.

Fave  |  10/14/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Tank Begs You To 'Stay'

Remember a time when Keith Sweat was the King of Begging and there was none higher? In recent years there hasn't really been anyone to take the crown, but I'd like to nominate Tank for the position. It's not like...

Butta  |  10/14/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Sexy, Sexy, Sexy

Rumor has it that Mashonda has her eye and possibly other body parts on Idris Elba. Get in line, girlfriend. [HB]Roxanne Shante finally admits to lying about having a PhD. That's cool, we stopped caring weeks ago. [TUD]After lacing that...

Butta  |  10/14/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi In Concert!

DC Bouncers, you didn't think that NYC would have all the N'dambi fun during N'dambi Week did you? The statuesque soul stunner is bringing her album release concert series to the Nation's Capital on Friday, October 16th and SoulBounce wants...

Butta  |  10/13/2009 at 11:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To The Felabration!

October 15th is a very special day. That is the day when Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti was born and had he lived he would have turned 71 years old this year--and would no doubt still be rocking the stage....

Butta  |  10/13/2009 at 10:00 PM  |  Permalink

SoulTube

Dionne Bromfield Will Be Great, Or So Her God-'Mama Said'

How do you know you'll have every opportunity to be great? Well, if you're 13-year old Dionne Bromfield, you know because your godmother Amy Winehouse says so. Indeed, with the (literal) backing of Winehouse, young Bromfield took the stage on...

Harlem  |  10/13/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Joss Stone Is Wary Of 'Governmentalist' Business

I've never really had a really definitive opinion of Joss Stone. Granted, the girl can sang and has been endorsed by any artist really worth their weight in talent. But for some reason, I just never really got that into...

ill Mami  |  10/13/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We Like the Boys

T3 of Slum Village speaks on his solo album, his fallen comrades Dilla and Baatin, and why it was imperative Baatin be a part of the new SV album [2DB] Dr. Dre's limited-edition HP laptop, hitting stores October 22,...

huny  |  10/13/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi In Concert!

It's N'dambi Week here at SoulBounce! Why? Why not?! But we do have good reason to celebrate the delectable diva from Dallas whose new album, Pink Elephant, has been getting heavy rotation at SBHQ. If you don't own the album...

Butta  |  10/12/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Meshell Ndegeocello In Concert!

Meshell Ndegeocello is currently on tour to promote her new release, Devil's Halo, and she's making her way across the country wowing audiences in the process. Last week she wowed DC --no, really, I was there and she was excellent--and...

Butta  |  10/12/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Permalink

Media Watch, Pause For A Cause

Open Heart Melodies: Three Ways Music Can Impact Your Body

I love the way the right song can nurture my soul while soothing my mind. My playlist becomes medicinal and my earbuds serve as the IV drip--administering the perfect dosage of beats, rhymes and voices to rejuvenate my life. I'm...

Fave  |  10/12/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

I Was There, Reviews

Digging The Underground Soul With Eric Roberson, Choklate And Liv Warfield

My eyes scanned the sea of dreadlocks, afros, perms, diamond encrusted watches, church shoes, sandals, designer jeans and clingy capris while the bartender poured drinks and catfish sizzled from the kitchen. This was Grooves Lounge, one of the many playgrounds...

Fave  |  10/12/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?

We Sacrifice Our Ears To R. Kelly's 'Religious' Epiphany

I don't fancy myself a religious person. That being said, I do hold a certain reverence for it and its place in the hearts of those who hold it dear to theirs. It comes as no surprise, unfortunately, that R....

ill Mami  |  10/12/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (15)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Break Out Your Butterfly Collars, The '70s Are Back

My most sincere apologies, but please allow me to be frank for one moment. Black people, I love y'all, but sometimes y'all get on my nerves. That's because we're family, even though I don't want to claim Soulja Boy, Tyler...

ill Mami  |  10/12/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Robin Thicke Offers 'Sex Therapy.' Sound Of Panties Dropping Detected Worldwide.

There is no hidden message in Robin Thicke's new single "Sex Therapy." The agenda is clear: he's all the medicine you need and he's gonna give it to you how you like. I leave it to you to decide if...

Ro  |  10/12/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (16)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: M-O-N-E-Y Never Did A Thing For L-O-V-I-N

Didn't get your fill of foreign blackface from last week? Here's some more! [CPX]Shyne's uncle is getting his new home ready in Belize. [MI]Kanye's headed off to Indian ashram for some rest & relaxation. For real this time. [NME]Asher...

ill Mami  |  10/12/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Is Forever

"This is it, here I stand. I'm the light of the world, I feel grand." So blissfully opens the mid-tempo ballad "This Is It," Michael Jackson's first single since his untimely death this past June. The love song, originally written...

huny  |  10/12/2009 at 3:30 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Siik Gives Mya's 'Best Of Me' The Slum Village Treatment

On someone's birthday it's customary to give them gifts, right? But today, on Mya's birthday, it's us who've been gifted a "Best Of Me" remix from SoulBounce fave siik. And what a nice present. The combination of Mya's soft, sexy middle-register...

Ro  |  10/10/2009 at 12:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

First Spin

While We Were Sleeping: New Music From Angie, Usher, PJ, Tweet & Joss

Remember when you were a kid and you hated going to bed because you thought you'd 'miss something' if you went to sleep? Now that you're grown, you would do anything to get a full night's sleep or just a...

Fave  |  10/09/2009 at 4:30 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

With Two Years Till Armegeddon Bilal Blesses Us With New Album

Chances are you already own and have burned a hole into the copy of Bilal's Love For Sale that you hunted down even though it was never officially released. Chances are you've seen at least one of the amazing shows...

ill Mami  |  10/09/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

SoulTube

Slim Thug Whittles Down Entourage. Video Ho's, Poseurs Panic.

The recession has hit us all. While you may be layering on the sweaters instead of turning on the heat as the temperatures drop, consider how depressing it must be to experience a 60% drop in video ho's and have...

ill Mami  |  10/09/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Releases, Video SoulBounce

Jody Watley's Much Needed 'Makeover' Coming Soon

I don't know about you, but ever since watching the Unsung episode featuring Shalimar, I have been jonesing for some Jody Watley. All you young'uns reading this may be just as surprised to learn just how large Jody's star shone...

ill Mami  |  10/09/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Alicia Keys Has Been Busy With New Album, Jewelry Line And Website

In this video Alicia Keys pretty much dares any one who posts it on a blog to say something bad about her. And no one could possibly knock her hustle. She's launching a website in the coming months that will...

Ro  |  10/09/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

The Noisettes + Kanye = 'Wild Young Heartbreaks'

The awesome that was The Grey Album aside, most mashup albums aren't very good. Kenny Rogers x The Chemical Brothers? Frank Sinatra x Gucci Mane? I'm exaggerating (I think), but my point is that what intrigues conceptually doesn't necessarily...

huny  |  10/09/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's The Power That Gives You The Strength To Survive

Jennifer Hudson and her baby David are adorable. [CNN]For The Roots lover in all of us: an etched vinyl copy of How I Got Over. [DJR]The Hip Hop Chess Federation is hosting its annual tournament tomorrow in San Francisco....

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

Reviews

Discovering The Mystery Of Meshell Ndegeocello With 'Devil's Halo'

It took 16 years for me to learn how to pronounce her name, but only 10 seconds to embrace the eclectic vibe of Meshell Ndegeocello's music. Since 1993, the Grammy-nominated bassist/singer/songwriter has spun a web of soul, funk, rock,...

Fave  |  10/08/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

I'm Mad

Australian Show Delights In Blackface, Harry Connick, Jr. Not Having It

By now your interest has been piqued by reading the title of this post. Now please allow myself to pique it further by adding that the blackface spectacle was a parody of sorts whose subjects were The Jackson 5...

ill Mami  |  10/08/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (21)  |  Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Bradd Marquis

I try to stay away from the homogenized production and oversexed lyrics of today's manufactured R&B. Instead, I'm always in search of crooners with vocal finesse that preserves the sexy of my favorite genre. When I was introduced to Bradd...

Fave  |  10/08/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

I Was There, Reviews

Common & The Roots Make The Perfect Blend In Houston

It was a balmy autumn night as hundreds huddled under umbrellas outside The Corinthian in downtown Houston. No amount of rain nor humidity could put a damper on what would be an evening of incredible music at the Hennessy Artistry...

Fave  |  10/08/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

People Under The Stairs 'Hit' The Mark Once Again

I love, love, love, love Los Angeles' People Under The Stairs. Outside of De La Soul, the duo of Thes One and  Double K are one of the most consistent Hip Hop acts I have ever heard. And when I say...

ill Mami  |  10/08/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You've Got To Show Me Love

Wait. Michael Jackson sang background vocals on a Jay-Z track?!? [XXL]Adam Yauch of The Beastie Boys is feeling hopeful about his cancer treatment. [MTV]In what is sure to be an emotional scene, Jennifer Hudson is filming a holiday special...

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

Rap Snacks, Sh*t or Shinola?

N.E.R.D. Gets All 3-D With A New Female Member

And then there were four. Those hip-hop rock star rascals N.E.R.D.--Pharrell and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes and the other guy*--have officially added a chick to the mix: R&B singer Rhea. The Canadian native has been touring with the...

huny  |  10/07/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Mocky

I noticed the other day that my toes were cold. This may seem a rather weird way to start a post on a music website, but those of you whose musical moods change with the seasons know exactly what I'm...

ill Mami  |  10/07/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Jaguar Wright & John Forte In Concert!

Hey, hey, hey, NYC Bouncers! SoulBounce and S.O.B.'s are at it again, this time giving you the chance to see two insanely talented artists on one bill. That's right, we've got your passes to see the unpredictably brilliant Philly soulstress...

Harlem  |  10/07/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

LAH! & RAH! Are Back...To Back!

Previously, on The LAH! & RAH! Show...If you've ever said to yourself that you like a certain artist so much, they could damn near read the phone book and you'd be thoroughly entertained, this might be the show for you....

Harlem  |  10/07/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

SoulTube

Christopher Cross & Michael McDonald 'Ride' On Jimmy Fallon

I am rarely up late, as I am the mother of a precocious and nocturnal child. For this reason I was completely unaware of Jimmy Fallon's recent ode to Easy Listening a/k/a "yacht rock." For a lover of Soft Rock...

ill Mami  |  10/07/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

In France, Whitney's One In A 'Million'

If you've been wondering what's been going on with Whitney Houston since her album dropped last month, don't fret. The diva is touring to promote her latest release, I Look To You, and wowing audiences worldwide with live performances. Recently,...

Harlem  |  10/07/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Til A New Day Dawns

Shyne was supposed to be released from jail yesterday, but hit a little deportation snag. [MTV]Prince is stylin' and profilin' at Paris Fashion Week. [C+D]Mariah Carey likes to play dress-up when she leaves the house. [PPL]T-Pain's iPhone app has...

Butta  |  10/07/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Wanna Know' How Great The New Foreign Exchange Video Is?

It can be tough dating a musician. Add success into the equation and dating an artist can be a downright harrowing experience. I sometimes wonder, while watching my favorite artist perform, how their better half deals with the time apart,...

ill Mami  |  10/06/2009 at 8:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Soul Food

Take A Sip Of N'dambi's 'Pink Elephant'

Today is the day that Soul music lovers--which I'm assuming everyone who dares visits SoulBounce is--have been waiting for with the release of N'dambi's brand new album, Pink Elephant. A decade after her debut album, Little Lost Girl Blues, N'dambi...

Butta  |  10/06/2009 at 6:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Janelle Monáe Comes 'Alive'

"Come Alive (War of the Roses)" is the newest single from music's most unique, pompadour-sporting cybergirl from outer space, Janelle Monáe, and when I say it goes hard it's an epic understatement. The track, recorded at Monáe's Wondaland recording...

huny  |  10/06/2009 at 3:30 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mae Day Wants To 'Give It All' To You

When we selected Detroit rapstress Mae Day as a Bounce-Worthy artist last October, we hope that you all took note. In the year since that point, she has gone on to release the phenomenal Sade-inspired mixtape Cherish the Day, which...

Butta  |  10/06/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Come Savor Some Of Shafiq Husayn & Bilal's 'Cheeba'

Shafiq Husayn of SA-RA Creative Partners has been quite prolific lately. Now that I think about it, SoulBounce favorite Bilal has been on his grind as well as of late and there have been murmurs of a new album in...

ill Mami  |  10/06/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kel Spencer Wants To Keep You Warm With His 'Uggs'

There's all kinds of win going on for this video by Kel Spencer featuring Jesse Boykins III because, well, Jesse Boykins III is in it. The song "Uggs To Hugs"  features a sweet yet humorous take on those atrocious Ugg...

ill Mami  |  10/06/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

With Joy Jones, 'Over' Is Just The Beginning

Look into the eyes of Joy Jones and you will discover an undeniable allure hedged in statuesque confidence. Her new album, Godchild, emits a transparent innocence full of soul and funk undertones. Her latest single, "Over," is lyrical substance wrapped...

Fave  |  10/06/2009 at 12:30 PM  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Meshell Ndegeocello In Concert!

If you're a live music lover in the DC area, then get ready for a rack of concerts to feed your jones coming through the city this month and SoulBounce is your free ticket connection. Up first for my...

Butta  |  10/06/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Life Is Better' With Q-Tip And Norah Jones

The aesthetic in the new video for Q-Tip's "Life Is Better" is undeniably sweet. It's all halftone and DIY with splashes of color and quirky elements like a running horse and flocks of birds. And Norah Jones. Who, by the...

Ro  |  10/06/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: No Romance Without Finance

News that Corinne Bailey Rae is coming out with some new tunes is music to my ears. [GRDN]I don't see Lil Mama anywhere in these flicks of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys on the set of "Empire State of Mind."...

Butta  |  10/06/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

I'm Not Supposed To Like Lady Gaga, Right?

I will freely admit that I have tried to get into this Lady Gaga person for some time. Whenever there's a new Pop phenomenon, I will always give it a chance. Up until now, I never saw anything from her...

ill Mami  |  10/05/2009 at 4:15 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?

Music Bloggers Will Soon Be Subject To Payola Fines

Let's say you're a music blogger, as I am and countless numbers of you out there are. Let's say you receive some free tickets in exchange for checking out a particular artists' new album and writing a review of it....

ill Mami  |  10/05/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

The Fourth Time Is A Charm With GAS'D's 'Love Is Real Vol 4'

As far as mixes go, my undercover find last year was Full Crate & FS Green's "Mixing Monthly" series. Despite the flame I still hold that this series will return, my appetite has been sated, albeit in a very subdued and...

ill Mami  |  10/05/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, First Spin

SoulBouncers: Win Noisettes' New Album!

Its certainly been a great year for once-critical-darlings-now-Pop-phenoms Noisettes. While I always love their eclectic sound and the energy that frontwoman and bassist Shingai Shoniwa, I am a tad bit more partial to their first album which rocked oh so...

ill Mami  |  10/05/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

BeBe & CeCe Are Back, 'Still' Looking Great

Back in the late 80s/early 90s, the brother and sister combo of BeBe and CeCe Winans remained in heavy rotation on my CD player. Their albums, Heaven and Different Lifestyles, gave me everything I needed with their powerful messages and...

Harlem  |  10/05/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's Raining Men...Hallelujah!

Khandi Burruss' former fiancé Ashley "A.J." Jewell was murdered killed over the weekend in Atlanta. [BE]Get caught up on some new and modern Jazz cats available now. [NPR]A glimpse into what's probably covering the walls at Kanye West's crib. [NWS] Drake...

ill Mami  |  10/05/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

The Interwebs

Soulcial Media

The strength of music dwells in its ability to connect us to the memories that shape our lives. The bond between our souls and the song is often enhanced when connecting with the song makers. Our desire to affix ourselves...

Fave  |  10/02/2009 at 5:30 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Chali 2na & Beenie Man Take Us On An 'International' Trip

I have been succumbing to a rash of irritation lately, and it's been manifesting itself in my desire to go somewhere, anywhere, as quickly as possible. Given that my beloved Jamaican isle is no longer able to be flown to...

ill Mami  |  10/02/2009 at 3:45 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Crowd Participation, Sh*t or Shinola?

What Do You Think Next Incarnation Of Soul Music Will Sound Like?

In an interview with DJ-turned-crooner Mayer Hawthorne, the Village Voice's Jason Newman states that the singer  "may seem an unlikely to choice to help usher soul music into its next incarnation" because he's, well, white and he's allegedly breaking the...

Ro  |  10/02/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (13)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Time Makes Lovers Feel Like They Got Something Real

Let's hair it for Solange. [TOWS]Dionne Warwick arrived in flood-torn Manilla this morning, dedicating her concert to its victims. [IN]British singers swept the MOBOs...which makes complete sense. [BBC/R1]Aren't we over enunciating white saviors for soul music yet? [VV]Awww, is...

Ro  |  10/02/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Saadiq Pulls Some Strings For 'All Songs Considered'

I'm absolutely in awe of Raphael Saadiq. More than a year after releasing The Way I See It, the brother remains on his promotional grind. Back in the States after a rigorous road trip, Saadiq stopped by the NPR show...

Harlem  |  10/01/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Rewind, Video SoulBounce

Where Is Everyone From Biggie's 'One More Chance' Video Now?

The temperature is cooling, leaves are falling and the morning air has become extra crispy. Without warning, autumn has slipped in right under our noses and makes us wonder: Where did the summer go? The heat can be uncomfortable,...

Fave  |  10/01/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (14)  |  Permalink

Interviews

Behind The Groove With Amerie

Amerie is an artist who we hold near and dear to our hearts here at SoulBounce. She stayed on our radar even when she didn't have any new music out, but now that she does we're once again smitten...

Butta  |  10/01/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Shuanise Has 'Baggage For Sale'

OK, technically this qualifies as a music video. "Baggage for Sale" does present music in a video format. Hyper-literariness aside, this offering from London-based singer Shuanise's Voice of Reason (due to release this month) has a decent blend of break-beats, jazzy...

Ro  |  10/01/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: That's The Look, That's The Look

Amy Winehouse freestyles... badly. About bacon. [IDOL]Wyclef and Donna Summer are set to perform at the December 10th Nobel Peace Prize Concert. [AHH]Ludacris and his foundation are donating thousands to Georgia flood victims. [SR]It's official: DMX will do anything...

Harlem  |  10/01/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Permalink