Archive » January 2010

This page contains 103 entries posted in January 2010

Reviews

Swimming With Corinne Bailey Rae In 'The Sea'

By now we should all be aware that the darling known as Corinne Bailey Rae has been MIA for a spell because she suffered the unexpected loss of her husband. Jason Rae died of a drug overdose, at the pinnacle...

Moon | 01/29/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Admin Announcements

Join SoulBounce Live On Twitter All GRAMMY Weekend!

If you're not on Twitter, then, well, you need to be so that you don't miss out on any of SoulBounce's coverage live from LA all weekend for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards and all of the exciting festivities therein....

Butta | 01/29/2010 at 12:42 PM | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Full Crate

Our last installment of The Mixologists' series found FS Green lacing us and you with a sexy and sophisticated mix worthy of your ears. This time around, we find his compatriot in mixing and beat selecting, Full Crate, doing the...

ill Mami | 01/29/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: My Name Is Charlie, Last Name Wilson

Multiple GRAMMY nominee Beyonce has picked up yet another endorsement deal. [WH]Usher's new album finally drops in March. Yawn. Stretch. [SR]The Hope For Haiti Now album has raised millions for Haitian relief. [MTV]Jadakiss honors the Notorious B.I.G. in an upcoming...

Butta | 01/29/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Looking Back

SoulBounce's Road To The GRAMMYs With Ledisi

There are singers. And then there is Ledisi. The woman is a vocal dynamo, impressing with each note that escapes her mouth. In today's sea of model chicks parading as vocalists, Ledisi is stick-to-your-ribs Sunday dinner at grandma's house to...

Butta | 01/28/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ryan Leslie Might 'Dance' But Baiyu Sounds Better

Despite my liking of Ryan Leslie's tracks, I've never quite been able to get used to his voice. At times I really want someone else to sing his vocals. Although his new video "When We Dance" leaves me with the...

ill Mami | 01/28/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

First Spin

Eric Lau Electrifies With 'Kilawatt: V2'

I sadly had to retire Eric Lau's New Territories a few months ago after accepting the fact that I simply had to wait for his next release. For those of you who sympathize with me and those of you who...

ill Mami | 01/28/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Smoke One With Amber Mimz's 'Dutch Master'

You may have heard the name Amber Mimz when she was featured during an Eric Roberson-hosted evening of Soul elegance last Spring at Sol Village at S.O.B.'s. Ms. Mimz, as she is called in some circles, is a 20-something DMV-based...

Moon | 01/28/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Megan Livingston May Just Be 'The One'

I came across the music of Labtekwon after a chance meeting on Facebook in 2008 and was totally dazzled by the lyrical prowess of this quirky Hip-Hop MC who is the epitome of originality and out-of-the-box ingenuity. His video for...

Moon | 01/28/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Sade's Return Signals That All Is Right In The World

SoulBounce will certainly not be the first website to alert the masses that new Sade tracks have surfaced, nor will we be the first website to hail this moment as one worthy of ecstatic jubilation. We will, however, be the...

ill Mami | 01/28/2010 at 11:20 AM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: DJ Won't You Play This Girl A Love Song

FLOTUS is fierce on the cover of the new Jet. Of course the President gave her a shout out during his State of the Union address. He knows what's up. [SR]Ten days sure seems like an eternity to wait for...

Vivrant Thang | 01/28/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways

SoulBouncers: Win A 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Prize Pack!

It's still a hard pill to swallow that Michael Jackson is no longer with us. But through his music, videos and so much more he lives on. When the behind-the-scenes footage of the rehearsals from the This Is It tour...

Butta | 01/27/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (25) | Permalink

First Spin

Rogiérs Gives Us A New Sound With 'Forever'

It's always good to hear about artists who started out as background singers or musicians getting an opportunity to come out on their own. Some of our greatest Soul singers like the late Luther Vandross spent a considerable amount of...

Moon | 01/27/2010 at 3:45 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

N'dambi Sits On Mo'Nique's Couch Tonight

N'dambi describes her CD she released last fall, Pink Elephant, as "short stories written to music." This former Badu background singer has attracted fans en masse with this CD, which has propelled N'dambi on a world tour and onto...

Moon | 01/27/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

SoulTube

PBS Honors Fela's Legacy As The 'Black President'

If you unfortunately found yourself like me and was too tired from the daily grind to tune into PBS' special on Fela Kuti "Black President" from their Sound Tracks: Music Without Borders series this past Monday, then you're in luck....

ill Mami | 01/27/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Coultrain's Newness Does Not Disappoint

Artists always have clamored for the freedom to want to be themselves and not be beholden to any particular sound. Those for whom Coultrain's blend of older-sounding Soul was right up their alley may have found themselves a bit more...

ill Mami | 01/27/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't Keep On Pushing Me

Eric Roberson is reveling in his first GRAMMY nomination. [RTRS]Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Luda and Diddy are all confirmed performers for an upcoming relief concert for Haiti set to air next month on VH1, MTV, and that station. [SR]Corrine...

Vivrant Thang | 01/27/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Looking Back

SoulBounce's Road To The GRAMMYs With Eric Roberson

Eric Roberson. Just saying this name makes me smile. He's an artist and a gentleman, and now he can call himself GRAMMY nominated thanks to his song "A Tale Of Two" featuring Michelle Thompson and Ben O'Neill, which is up...

Butta | 01/26/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Little Brother Plans Last Stand With 'LeftBack'

Ever since hearing the news that Little Brother had decided to hang their mics up as a duo, I've been in mourning. Because, you see, way before I developed a love jones for The Foreign Exchange's brand of Soul Hop,...

Butta | 01/26/2010 at 6:30 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

LA Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Kiss-n-Grind GRAMMY Edition!

It's been a while since we've done a giveaway for our LA Bouncers and what better way to return the California love you've shown to us than with free tickets to attend the Kiss-n-Grind GRAMMY Edition this week! It goes...

Butta | 01/26/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

When Bad Videos Happen To Good People: 'Free' By Donell Jones

It's never easy reviewing something by an artist who you enjoy that just doesn't live up to their past work. That pretty much sums up my feelings on the new video for the song "Free" by Donell Jones from his...

Butta | 01/26/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: My Mind's Gone Half Crazy

Catch up on the year in Jazz GRAMMY style. [GRMY] Whitney Houston's "Nothing But Love" World Tour kicks off in February. [SR]Last week's "Men Love Mary" Tribute concert at S.O.B.'s has gotten rave reviews. [ST]SoulBounce fave Darien has joined the...

Butta | 01/26/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' Still Goes Strong After A Decade

There's been mild fanfare over the last few days about the 10th anniversary of D'Angelo's masterful album Voodoo, and of course around these parts we haven't forgotten. One of the best albums of the '00s, Voodoo was more like a...

Ro | 01/25/2010 at 11:00 PM | Comments (22) | Permalink

Looking Back

SoulBounce's Road To The GRAMMYs With Melanie Fiona

Guess who's going to The GRAMMYs? If you said SoulBounce, you'd be right! Your intrepid Editor-in-Chief--that'd be me--is taking this show on the road as I travel to Los Angeles to partake in numerous festivities during GRAMMY Week and the...

Butta | 01/25/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Peter Hadar Puts In Work With 'Full Time Lover'

Peter Hadar is starting 2010 off on a sexy note with the release of his new single "Full Time Lover." Taken from his upcoming album, Take Off Victoria--and, no, he's not telling some chick named Victoria to hit the road--it...

Butta | 01/25/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Events

Hail Mary J. Blige Tonight In DC

So if you thought that SoulBounce was done loving on Mary J. Blige, then you thought wrong. After last week's splendiferous "Men Love Mary" Tribute concert at S.O.B.'s in NYC, we had to do a little somethin' somethin' for the...

Butta | 01/25/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Markus Gramm Gets 'Over' On Joy Jones

We love a good remix here at SoulBounce and this recently released bit of ear candy from Markus Gramm definitely qualifies. Markus Gramm is the DJing alter ego of our very own SB fam Fave who took Joy Jones' "Over,"...

Butta | 01/25/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Soul Guru Donnie Simpson Says Goodbye To Radio

Maybe you'll be telling your age if you can remember the days where Donnie Simpson's green eyes smiled out at you as you happily watched BET's Video Soul in eager anticipation. In those days, BET was not as notorious...

Moon | 01/25/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Tyrese Does Teddy Pendergrass Right On Late Night TV

I have two recent distinct memories of Tyrese Gibson. One was at party on my birthday, which we coincidentally share, that involved a baby white tiger and a little person who jumped out of a cake. But I won't bore...

ill Mami | 01/25/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Wanted Nothing But To Love Somebody

GRAMMY Week is here! But you probably knew that already thanks to the Recording Academy's social media initiatives. [GRMY]Trina is taking adopting a Haitian child into "deep consideration." [HHW]Ryan Leslie's partnership with Lexus makes about as much sense as peanut...

ill Mami | 01/25/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

R.I.P. Anthony 'Apache' Teaks

"Gangsta Bitch" Maker, Rapper Apache Dies [HHDX]Apache [Wiki]...

Butta | 01/22/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Everyone & Their Mama Joins Jay Electronica Onstage For 'Exhibit C'

As much as I love Wu-Tang Clan, I was never a huge fan of their live shows. Too many cooks--err, random blockhuggers--can spoil the soup. That being said, my love for Jay Electronica remains untested as I watch this clip...

ill Mami | 01/22/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin, Mixtape Roundup

Green Tea Is A 'Beautiful Weirdo'

"Rose Colored Glasses," the new single by singer Green Tea from her freshly-released mixtape Beautiful Weirdo, is a funky groove that instantly announces a new turn for the DC-based artist who has been on the scene for some time, making...

Moon | 01/22/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

First Spin

Dreams Are Made Of 'Love' & Jose James

I swear I don't know what my life was like before I stumbled upon Jose James' voice. I'm not purporting that his voice is as adaptable as the voice of say Luther Vandross, but Jose's voice is always the perfect...

ill Mami | 01/22/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Get Ready For Corinne Bailey Rae To Take Us Out To 'Sea'

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm really excited for Corinne Bailey Rae's new album, The Sea, to be released. Sure you can hear a streaming version of it online, but after watching her explain every aspect...

Ro | 01/22/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

SoulTube

Rihanna Redeems Herself With This 'Song'

Here at SoulBounce, we reserve the right to behave like les enfants terribles we have every right to be. If you haven't noticed, around here, we love Soul music and we hold those people who hold it in their hands...

ill Mami | 01/22/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Releases

Erykah Badu & The Foreign Exchange Reveal 2010 Release Dates

Social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook have allowed fans and music writers alike to have even greater contact with artists than ever before. Now the joy that normally ensued when great music would hit actual record stores on...

ill Mami | 01/22/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Jagged Edge Always 'Look Good'

Despite being a website that panders to the alternative side of Soul music, we have much love to R&B crooners Jagged Edge, in a shameless, unabashed way. In fact, it could be argued successfully that J.E.'s sound is such a...

ill Mami | 01/22/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Girl Put Your Records On

Oh look, Omarion's got work. [MTV]Chrisette Michele will be touring again shortly, just in time to warm up the final months of winter. [EUR]Northern Soul gets the geek treatment and is unpacked thusly. [AVC]Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones will soon...

Ro | 01/22/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Loving You Aint Nothing Healthy

The staff of SoulBounce is still recuperating from last night's banging "Men Love Mary" Tribute show during Sol Village at S.O.B.'s in NYC. Many thanks and much love to Eric Roberson, Jesse Boykins III, Bradd Marquis, Darien, D Maurice, TL...

Butta | 01/21/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?

I'mma Let You Finish But This Is The Most Ridiculous Video Of All Time

I didn't start my day intending upon ripping a video by a relative unknown to shreds, I promise. It's just that after watching--I cannot make this up--"Herbal Tea" by France's Maty Soul, I just couldn't contain my utter disdain. After...

ill Mami | 01/20/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (36) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jay Electronica Is Such A Tease With 'Exhibit A'

I'm normally not a big fan of video teasers. After all why show me the milk when I can get the cow for free at a later date? My irritation with teasers aside, it looks as though I'm going to...

ill Mami | 01/20/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Keke Wyatt Sings About Finding The 'One'

With statistics slapping single Black women in the face every day about just how single we are and will be, it's about time that someone sang a song about the love that's out there to be had. That someone is...

Butta | 01/20/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Better Back Down Before You Get Smacked Down

Janet Jackson's new album will be a mixture of escapism and reality. [SR]Kelly Rowland gets the Derek Blanks Alter Ego treatment with gorgeous results. [CM]This Friday's Hope For Haiti Now telethon will feature Wyclef Jean, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Alicia...

Butta | 01/20/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Usher Proves That 'More' Is Less

Usher is making it really hard to stay a fan. Especially when he insists on releasing mediocre material after having had such a successful run of hits over the years. I don't know what the story is on this "More"...

Butta | 01/19/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Think I Made A Wrong Turn Back There Somewhere

Wyclef Jean believes that Port-au-Prince should be evacuated. [Y!]Lupe Fiasco and Kenna are working on a track for Haiti. [RR]Jennifer Hudson served up an order of fierce while paying tribute to Whitney Houston at the BET Honors taping this past...

Butta | 01/19/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

Raheem DeVaughn Brings Us Some 'March Madness' With 'Mr. February' In January

Last Friday Grammy-nominated Raheem DeVaughn blessed the internets with the digital release of his latest mixtape Mr. February X March Madness, and it's really unfathomable that he gave away all this good music for free via his label 368 Music...

Butta | 01/18/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Make My Temperature Rise

Wyclef Jean is disgusted by allegations that his Yele Haiti charity has been conducting shady business. [NPR]Now that Mystikal's out of prison, perhaps he'll come and smash on all these ringtone rappers. [MI]Ever wondered if The Jacksons performed "Blame It...

ill Mami | 01/18/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DC Bouncers: Win More Tickets To See Eric Roberson & N'dambi In Concert!

Well look at what just landed in my lap? Another pair of tickets to see Eric Roberson and N'dambi this Sunday in Washington, DC at the Lincoln Theatre! That's right, DC Bouncers, if you missed out on winning that first...

Butta | 01/15/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Interwebs

Can You Guess What Makes Kelis Salivate?

Ever wonder what makes Kelis water about the mouth? You better believe it is tasty animal byproducts and juicy slabs of red meat. And according to her MySpace blog response to a personal letter from PETA, there isn't a damn...

Ro | 01/15/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't Need No Hateration

Are you singing along with the 'Pants on the Ground' dude from American Idol? [MSNBC]Teddy Pendergrass passing is still sad. [NYT]I guess we'll just have to wait for Mariah's remix album then. Consider my breath baited...[ID]From the No S--t Files:...

Ro | 01/15/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Teddy Pendergrass: Soul Survivor

I have two memories of Teddy Pendergrass from my childhood. One is of him onstage, commandeering the stage and audience--including my five-year-old attention--as we all seemingly sat enraptured by his voice wrapped in a chocolate casing draped in all white....

ill Mami | 01/14/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Whitney Gives Good Love Again With 25th Anniversary Collection

Whitney Houston's comeback thus far has been almost miraculous. For the diva who made the phrase "Crack is wack" one of the most memorable phrases of the last decade, now has proven to be the most appropriate time to...

Moon | 01/14/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Sweeter Than Cinnamon

Jay-Z speaks out on those "silly" Illuminati rumors. [CL]Beyonce was seen rehearsing for her alleged time off...by playing video games. [TGJ]Big Boi's new album drops in March. And there will be a Goodie Mob tour. Score. [HHDX]Have you entered to...

Harlem | 01/14/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Teddy Pendergrass (1950-2010)

Teddy Pendergrass [Wiki][Official]Velvet Voiced Teddy Pendergass Dead At 59 [E!]...

Butta | 01/14/2010 at 1:00 AM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The 'Men Love Mary' Tribute At January's Sol Village!

New York City Bouncers, are you ready? Ready to get your grooves all the way on at a very special edition of Sol Village on Wednesday, January 20th, that is! As you know, SoulBounce has linked up with our partners...

Butta | 01/13/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Events

Find Your 'Metropolitan Muse' This And Every Wednesday In DC

There's another spot for Washington, DC music lovers to let their soul glow on a weekly basis. The Metropolitan Muse Concert Series at Layla Lounge features some of the best local talent that the DMV has to offer every Wednesday...

Butta | 01/13/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

H-Town & Friends Are 'Knockin Your Heels' Again. We Don't Know Why Either.

In October of 2009, H-Town ventured a comeback with Jodeci in tow, releasing the single "Knockin Your Heels." The song created barely a buzz, so, pray tell, what was the rationale for creating a remix to this lackluster doozy that...

Moon | 01/13/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Theophilus London's New Video Is Anything But 'Humdrum'

There have been some fantastic videos to drop over the past few weeks and here's another for your consumption from Brooklynite Theophilus London for his latest, "Humdrum Town." The track is a slice of '80s-inspired synth-heavy heaven with London's up-to-date...

Butta | 01/13/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Pause For A Cause

Wyclef On Haiti: 'Help...In Every Way Possible'

It goes without saying that our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by yesterday's catastrophic earthquake that took place in Haiti. After seeing the images that have come back from the country, that alone should make you want...

Harlem | 01/13/2010 at 11:45 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Mar Loves All The 'Girls'

I like my music to fall within the alternative vein. I'm not even going to pretend that I know anything that is being played on the radio. That being said, if forced at gunpoint to name the artists in Young...

ill Mami | 01/13/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Can Love You Better Than She Can

Ever wonder what a portrait of Jay-Z made from diamonds would look like? Neither did we, but here you go. [RR]Mary J. Blige will headline this year's Essence Music Festival. [Y!]Lady Gaga is scheduled to appear on Oprah this Friday....

Butta | 01/13/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Yes, party people, SoulBounce is back for another year of hot giveaways and contests for our music-loving fans and supporters. For our first giveaway of 2010 it's only right that we set it off on the left with tickets for...

Butta | 01/12/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Releases

Full Crate & Mar Open Up Their 'Conversations' With You

January 15th may still be on the horizon, but luckily we got the goods when it comes to Full Crate & Mar's new EP, Conversations With Her. Ever since we learned of its pending release last month, we've been chomping...

ill Mami | 01/12/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Usher Gets Caught 'Slippin''

While we wait for Usher to release his sixth album, Raymond v. Raymond, we get to take a break from his bass-thumping, club-friendly songs. It's not that I don't like rocking to the beat every now and then, I just...

Steph | 01/12/2010 at 12:45 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Big Page Has 'No Fear'

Forgive me for being on the late bus regarding this track and video by Big Page, but I will freely admit that I'm a bit cautious about new Hip Hop these days. Some younger cats have been piquing my interest,...

ill Mami | 01/12/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Won't Waste Your Time, I'm Satisfied

So, Bey-Bey is gonna chill for a minute. Possibly, to have some lil bey-beys? [RR]Wait, Lady Gaga is gonna perform where? And when? [SR]Solange is back at work on a new album. [TGJ]Kandi Burruss won't fly above bad rappers, taps...

Butta | 01/12/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

Sam Cooke: A Soar Subject

To say that Sam Cooke died at the height of his career would be a gross understatement. Gunned down at 33 inside the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles on December 11, 1964, in what was determined to be a justifiable...

Harlem | 01/11/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

First Spin

Monica Gives Listeners 'Everything' & More

I'm normally a skeptic when it comes to artists sampling classic songs. Monica must have sensed any cynicism that may come her way and decided to shut it down with "Everything (To Me)," which borrows heavily from "Silly" by...

Steph | 01/11/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Kem To Explore 'Intimacy' On New Album

In my eyes and the eyes of others, Kem can do no wrong. After landing at the top spot of the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop charts in 2003 and 2005 with his songs, "Love Calls" and "I Can't Stop Loving...

Steph | 01/11/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Sade's Back With A Stunning 'Soldier' Story

There were times while watching Sade's video for "Soldier of Love" that I craned my neck forward, hoping her Wonder Woman-like lasso would somehow corral me, thus making me a POW for her love. Alas, no dice. But no worries,...

Harlem | 01/11/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (17) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Reminisce On The Love We Had

Jimmy Fallon + The Muppets = Pure awesomeness. [LNWJF]If Beyoncé ain't Tina Turner and Kanye ain't Michael Jackson, then Lil Wayne cannot be Elvis. [LAT]Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, and Seal will perform at The White House for "A Celebration of...

ill Mami | 01/11/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Admin Announcements

SoulBounce Is Looking For A Few Great Writers

SoulBounce is once again expanding our editorial team and looking for a few good great writers to join us in all of our crazy, sexy, coolness. If you've always dreamed of writing for one of the most progressive, thought-provoking and...

Butta | 01/10/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Hate If You Want, Raheem DeVaughn 'Don't Care'

Raheem DeVaughn really isn't playing fair this week. Yesterday he dropped a bomb over Baghdad on Little Trey Songz with his dramatic interpretation of "Invented Sex," and now he is hitting us upside our heads with "I Don't Care," the...

Butta | 01/08/2010 at 7:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Go Behind The Scenes With Mos Def And 'The Ecstatic'

I really think more artists should do what Mos Def allowed Global Vision Studio to do--film the studio sessions as the artists create the songs that will eventually appear on their finished projects. It's refreshing to see Mos as he...

Harlem | 01/08/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

VTech & Mochilla Deliver A 'Timeless' Masterpiece

Ever wonder what would happen if your favorite hip hop artists got the orchestral treatment? If they left the machines behind and were backed with real live instruments? To me, that would be timeless. Well, not only for me. VTech...

Harlem | 01/08/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Crowd Participation

Huh? What Do You Mean By 'The Return of R&B,' Mary?

As Mary J. Blige hyperbolically effused that the return of R&B is "the best thing to happen in the universe" in a recent interview for MTV, my interest was momentarily piqued. She cites Maxwell and Whitney as a few examples,...

Ro | 01/08/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: FS Green

Welcome to the first installment of "The Mixologists" for 2010. Here at SoulBounce, we strive to bring you the finest of what Soul music has to offer. That being said, allow me to bring you the contribution of Amsterdam DJ...

ill Mami | 01/08/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

New Jill Scott Album Coming To 'Light' This Year

Soul music lovers, 2010 is our year. If you had any question with albums by the likes of Sade, Erykah Badu, Maxwell, and many, many more on the horizon, then the news that Jill Scott is hard at work on...

Butta | 01/08/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Can Catch Me At The Hot Spot

Get your ticket, VH1 is airing Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America on Feb. 5th! [EUR]Sorry Jamie Lidell, Alice Russell, Teena Marie and a host of others, apparently your soulfulness is not persuasive enough for this list. [DRJ]Let's hope...

Ro | 01/08/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Keke Wyatt Is Back With Something 'Knew'

I've always loved Keke Wyatt's voice. So when word started spreading that she was on the comeback trail, I remember smiling to myself. Well, with the release of her new video for "Who Knew?"--which is both the title of the...

Harlem | 01/07/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Raheem DeVaughn Refixes Trey Songz With 'Re-Invented Sex'

If you know anything about Raheem DeVaughn's career and the many mixtapes that he's put out, then you know that he will take your song and half the time flip that joint so lovely that his version sounds better than...

Butta | 01/07/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

It's All About 'You' For Fly Gypsy

This video for DC-based multi-culti duo Fly Gypsy's "You" has been out for a minute, but I just got a chance to view it over the holidays while catching up on VH1 Soul. Full of bright colors, sunshine and white...

Butta | 01/07/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events, SoulBounce Presents

SoulBounce & S.O.B.'s Present: 'Men Love Mary'--Live!

It all started with a thought. To celebrate the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, with a month's worth of praise on the fifteen year anniversary of her seminal work, her lasting opus--her sophomore album, My Life. From...

Harlem | 01/07/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates, First Spin, House of Soul

Has Jill Scott Been Jogging? Cause Salah Ananse Keeps Her 'Crossing' Our Minds

Sadly, it looks as though, according to industry rumors that Ladies No.1 Detective Agency will not be returning for a second season, but don't quote me on that. The brief yet lush and beautiful series featuring Jill Scott as super...

ill Mami | 01/07/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Your Girl Said I Hit It

Rhea's eye was on the sparrow, but now it's on the exit. She's out of N.E.R.D. [RR]Maxwell, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige & Melanie Fiona are all up for NAACP Image Awards. [NAACP]Peep Jaheim's new album cover. [CL]Pepa's reality show,...

Harlem | 01/07/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Get 'Closer' To Mary J. Blige

It never fails that songs that I often like by an artist rarely make their albums. Which in the case of Mary J.Blige's Stronger With Each Tear is a sin and a shame since that album was sorely lacking, in...

Butta | 01/06/2010 at 5:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Media Watch, Soul On Film

Even When Mariah Wins...She Loses

Oh, Mariah. I was all set to say congratulations on the win at last night's Palm Springs International Film Festival awards show as Breakthrough Artist for your role in the motion picture Precious. I was elated that your plain-jane, restrained...

Harlem | 01/06/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin

J. Holiday's 'Love' Is On 'Lockdown'

Why this is an unexpected surprise. Admittedly, I'm not the biggest J. Holiday fan, but I'm kinda sorta diggin' his spin on Kanye West's "Love Lockdown." Granted, this leak is probably a few months too late to be relevant...

Butta | 01/06/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Zo!'s Students Give Us 'Butterflies'

There have been several campaigns over the years begging for the federal and local governments to save the music in schools. Those championing the cause reasoned that without the ability to express themselves musically, students wouldn't have balance in their...

Harlem | 01/06/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Who Be Writing Rhymes All Night

So what is Maxwell listening to? A little bit of this, a lotta bit of Michael Jackson. [PL]For you sneaker fiends and Hip Hop heads comes the DJ Premier Air Force 1's. [HB]Five ways for musicians to step their social...

Butta | 01/06/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Foreign Exchangers Explore Their Creative Sides On Solo Projects

Like any good relationship, it's better for all parties involved to have time away from each other in order to explore the world on their own so that they can all bring new experiences to their partnership. That being said,...

ill Mami | 01/05/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Willie Mitchell (1928-2010)

Producer and Musician Willie Mitchell Dead at 81 [ABC]Willie Mitchell [Wiki][Official]...

Butta | 01/05/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Order 'Another Round' With Jaheim

Songs about drinking and alcohol are about as original as Nicki Minaj, but every once in a while a track comes along that's like the perfect mixed drink--smooth, tasty and so good that it leaves you wanting more. Such is...

Butta | 01/05/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Little Dragon Will Leave Us 'Never Never'

I will admit that I have slept on Little Dragon's Machine Dreams since it dropped, even though I was one of the most manic people when I found out about it. "Never Never" is one of my favorites from this...

ill Mami | 01/05/2010 at 12:05 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Tweet Brings Back Her 'Love Again'

Just last week I wondered where Tweet has been and why in this age of being overly informed and "exclusive leaks" we haven't heard anything consistently new from her in quite awhile. After listening to "Love Again," I swear I...

ill Mami | 01/05/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Call Me Chief Running Water

Timbaland theorizes that those Blueprint 3 leaks were perpetrated by someone who sought to "sabotage his relationship" with Jay-Z [MTV] In more leaked music news, Lenny Kravitz discusses his leaked collaboration with Michael Jackson [TUD] Keri Hilson may have...

huny | 01/05/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink