Archive » February 2010

This page contains 108 entries posted in February 2010

First Spin

Estelle Let's Her 'Freak' Flag Fly

Estelle has come out of her bag with "Freak," an infectious dance floor funk fest that is giving me multiple eargasms with its' hot-ass Hip House meets Baltimore Club beat. The David Guetta production could slip easily into a mix...

Butta | 02/26/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Maxwell & Jill Scott To Go On Tour, Baby Boom Expected In Early 2011

Clear your calendars, Soul music lovers, because Maxwell and Jill Scott are going on tour! That's right, y'all, this May though June, two of SoulBounce's faves are scheduled to go on a 20-city, U.S. arena tour. This is undoubtedly going...

Butta | 02/26/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (16) | Permalink

First Spin

Amsterdam Brings Some HomeMade Heat

Way back last year, we hipped you to HomeMade, a project consisting of Full Crate, FS Green, and Grand Jackson, that yielded the lovely "Feel Like." Although the project has not been officially released, we got an exclusive chance to...

ill Mami | 02/26/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin

Does Bell Biv DeVoe's 'Hello' Make You Wanna Say 'Hell No'?

We are all for artists who we haven't heard from in a while returning to the musical landscape, but please don't come back if you're gonna come wack. After dropping two decent singles a year ago, the fellas of Bell...

Butta | 02/26/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin

Black Spade Promises A 'New U'

My affection for Black Spade has long been documented on this website. In my ranking of lyricists I love, Ghostface still sits squarely at the top position with Black Spade close behind. He's been spending an awful amount of time...

ill Mami | 02/26/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Ooh, Baby, I Like It Raw

Patti Labelle has a strong opinion about the American Idol judges. [ETV]Continuing to grow is on A. Keys' list of priorities. [CST]For those of you into DIY, here's how the infamous Grace Jones cover was created. (And why Amber Rose...

Ro | 02/26/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Looking At Sade, 50 May Be The New 20!

These new photos of Sade just landed in my inbox, and my jaw landed on the floor. Will you look at this woman? At 51, she barely looks half her age. I am in a bemused state of amazement and...

Butta | 02/25/2010 at 5:30 PM | Comments (17) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Spend Some Time' Watching Maysa's New Video

Maysa always gives good voice and that doesn't change on her latest single "Spend Some Time" from her new CD, A Woman in Love. The smoky vocals of this jazzy soul chanteuse are at their best and the classic adult...

Moon | 02/25/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

SoulBouncers: Win Tickets To See Alicia Keys In Concert!

SoulBounce in association with AEG Live is proud to present the Alicia Keys "The Freedom Tour" Concert Ticket Giveaway. We're giving away tickets to see Alicia in concert for three dates on her U.S. concert tour currently snaking its way...

Butta | 02/25/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Get Lifted In The Staircases

Russell Simmons has inked a deal with Comedy Central to bring a stand-up comedy series to the airwaves. Are we really ready for a sanitized Def Comedy Jam 2.0?[WH]D-Nice and Malinda Williams have apparently pulled the plug on their marriage....

Butta | 02/25/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Sit Down With Fonzworth Bentley For A 'Fireside Chat'

Just the other day I was watching VH1 Soul and the video for Fonzworth Bentley's "Everybody" came on, and I wondered whatever happened to his burgeoning rap career. Not that I'm a huge fan of his rapping skills, but with...

Butta | 02/24/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Is This The 'Secret' That Jermaine Dupri Has Been Keeping?

We really hate to beat a dead horse around these parts, but we really have been curious as to the direction that Jermaine Dupri plans to take when it comes to his remake of Quincy Jones' "Secret Garden." We've already...

ill Mami | 02/24/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Breezy Love Joy's 'Probabilities' Are As Easy As His Name

I was introduced to Breezy Love Joy's EPK some time ago and, because it didn't hold my attention, I blew it off and kept it moving. After looking at his video for "Probabilities," however, I am more intrigued to find...

ill Mami | 02/24/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Monica's New Video Is Giving Us 'Everything' We've Missed From Videos

Our eyes have been subjected to some suspect videos lately, but leave it to Monica to deliver one with both style and substance for "Everything To Me," the lead single for her highly-anticipated album, Still Standing. We loved this song...

Butta | 02/24/2010 at 12:45 PM | Comments (24) | Permalink

First Spin

M.anifest Serves Up Some History With 'Sankofa'

We've been checking for rapper M.anifest for a minute now, and he continues to impress with his verbal output. His latest, "Sankofa (My History)," is equal parts headnodder and history lesson. He flows over a G-funk-ish beat, but unlike those...

Butta | 02/24/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Came To Bring The Pain

Just the mention of a new Prince song debuting this Friday is enough to send fans into a tizzy. [PBB]The-Dream has already bought his unborn baby a new car and a house. A fool and his money... [SR]The "top" 12...

Butta | 02/24/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Who Are You 'So Into'? SWV Or Tamia?

Since yesterday's return of the Battle of the Beats was such a success, how about another toe-to-toe rumble in the musical jungle? Today's battle is a girlfight pitting one of our beloved '90s R&B girl groups against one of favorite...

Butta | 02/23/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (18) | Permalink

First Spin

Georgia & Declaime Want To 'fOnk' Us Up

If you don't already own Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins aka Declaime's most recent release, SomeOthaShip, then what are you waiting on? Especially now that the album is finally available in physical form if MP3 downloads aren't your thing....

Butta | 02/23/2010 at 3:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Tabi Bonney Has A 'Fever'. Hope It's Not Contagious.

Tabi Bonney is one other DC rapper (the other being Wale) who has made recent rounds on MTV and other mainstream vehicles to gain exposure as the latest Hip-Hop lyricist reppin' the Nation's Capital. But here's the thing, he isn't...

Moon | 02/23/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kanye's 'Coldest Winter' Is A Nightmare

I grow tired of pointless videos. With that said, look who's back with a new one, none other than Kanye West. Yeezy returns to perplex with a clip for the song "Coldest Winter" from his album 808s & Heartbreak. I'm...

Butta | 02/23/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Wyclef Redeems Himself With This 'Song'

I know we called Wyclef out for his less than stellar performance on the "We Are The World" remake, but it needed to be done. We felt his passion, but we didn't need to hear the peal of his off-kilter...

Butta | 02/23/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Shake Ya Body, Body

Revisit NWA's classic Straight Outta Compton without the pesky words and just the profanities. [N9]Get to know some of New York's finest subway performers in this new collection. [FM]Harvard University has named Wyclef its artist of the year. [HN]Miss...

ill Mami | 02/23/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Who Takes You On A Better Journey To 'Africa'? Toto Or D'Angelo?

All is fair in the Battle of the Beats, and our two contenders are favorites in many crowds for equally as many reasons. Toto is the epiphanic '80s Soft Rock band with crossover appeal to spare. One of their most...

Ro | 02/22/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ledisi Takes Us 'Higher' In Her New Video

Ledisi fans have been patiently waiting for a new video from her, and she delivers with a sweet-as-sweet-potato-pie clip for the song "Higher Than This." The next single from her widely-praised 2009 album Turn Me Loose, the video features scenes...

Butta | 02/22/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Reviews

Megan Livingston Introduces Us To 'Black Beckee'

"Look at me sitting on my knees, you look like you might kill me. I'll do anything to please." This line from the Megan Livingston song "The Apologetic Album" is an eerie opening to a song that could possibly be...

Moon | 02/22/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Adrian Younge & The Black Dynamite Sound Orchestra Are The Sure 'Shot'

We've already waxed poetic about our love for all things Black Dynamite, and now we have one more thing to fawn over: a brand new video for a song from the soundtrack. Adrian Younge's "Shot Me In The Heart" gets...

Butta | 02/22/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins In Concert!

DC, we couldn't let NYC have all the fun with Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins, so we've teamed up with our folks at Liv to give away a free pair of tickets to their concert there this Wednesday night....

Butta | 02/22/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Joe Illustrates The 'Worst Case Scenario'

Don't you hate it when you're getting busy with some jump-off and your main boo calls you on your iPhone, disturbing your freak groove? Yeah, I hate when that happens, too, but that's how Joe's new video for the song...

Butta | 02/22/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: In The Front, In The Back, Killa Bees On Attack

Jay Electronica performed "Exhibit C" in Amsterdam Friday night. [MI] Sade was on The Wanda Sykes Show Saturday night bringing the funny (and the fierce). [IDOL] Marlon Wayans wants you to know that he will be taking his upcoming...

huny | 02/22/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Laura Izibor In Concert!

NYC Bouncers, the great shows just keep coming your way and once again we're lacing you up with free tickets. This time we have Laura Izibor on tap to rock the house at S.O.B.'s next Wednesday, February 24th. If you've...

Butta | 02/19/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Soul Cynic

This Has To Stop: Jermaine Dupri To Remake 'Secret Garden'

I'm not going to sit here and say that I've never pondered what a remake of Quincy Jones' classic "Secret Garden" would sound like. I will, however, say that what bothers me the most about Jermaine Dupri's planned remake of...

ill Mami | 02/19/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Listicle, Soul Cynic

12 People Who Had No Business Performing On The 'We Are The World' Remake

Now that we've had a week to marinate on "We Are The World 25," we here at SoulBounce still have the same reaction now that we had when it premiered last Friday and are in agreement that despite the best...

SoulBounce | 02/19/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (27) | Permalink

First Spin

Ishe Is All 'Layed Up'

I love J Dilla like the next person. It's also a bit overwhelming to be bombarded with as many remixes and reworks and mixtapes and whatever else strikes artists' and producers' fancy when Dilla's birthday approaches. I'm liking Ishe's stylings...

ill Mami | 02/19/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Sade Has Sense, Will Pass On Drake

Well, she won't collaborate with him or anybody else. Because that's how Sade rolls: solo. In response to an overwrought comment from Drake in which he exposed just how deluded he is by his own hype by assuming that the...

Ro | 02/19/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Welcome To Miami

Chris Barf is fulfilling the terms of his probation very satisfactorily. [LAT]Tardy Spice Mel B. decided to shave half of her head six months after it was on-trend. [DM]It's no surprise that Gaga looks like she has a collage atop...

Ro | 02/19/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins In Concert!

The temperatures in the Northeast may still be dipping it low, but there's nothing like good music to warm us up. S.O.B.'s has something hot in store next week when lovebirds Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins aka Declaime perform...

Butta | 02/18/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

Teedra Moses Teaches Us 'Royal Patience'

It's common knowledge that Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul and that Mary J. Blige is the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul. Well, I think it's time to bestow a title upon Teedra Moses: Queen of the Soul Mixtape. She...

Butta | 02/18/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

First Spin

Janelle Monáe Fights A 'Cold War'

Expanding the musical vein she introduced us to in her previous disc, Metropolis, Janelle Monáe released two new singles last week, the second of which, "Cold War," is another aural treat for her steadfast fans. New listeners to her sound...

Moon | 02/18/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Such A Vivrant Thing

Sade takes the #1 chart position and goes gold in her first week of release. [BV]American Idol has chosen its Top 24 and robbed Angela Martin and Thaddeus Johnson in the process. [Y!]Mathew Knowles has been ordered to pay child...

Butta | 02/18/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (12) | Permalink

SoulTube

Mary J. Blige Turns It Out On 'The Late Show'

Last night if you were on Twitter, the only warning you received that Mary J. Blige was about to throw down on David Letterman's The Late Show stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City was this rather subdued...

ill Mami | 02/17/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Leela James Returns The 'Love'

No sooner than getting word that Leela James has a new album on the way and wrapping our ears around the first single "Tell Me You Love Me," we get a video for the song from the soul siren to...

Butta | 02/17/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways.

Mary J. Blige did the damn thing during this mini-concert at the Ed Sullivan Theater last night. See for yourself. [CBS]Fresh outta the clink, Shyne signs a seven-figure deal with Def Jam. [MI]The album artwork for Raekwon, Method Man and...

Butta | 02/17/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Unintentional Comedy: Dru Hill's 'Love M.D.' Video

When the video for a slow jam makes you laugh like you're watching the Best of Def Comedy Jam, then you might have a problem on your hands. Well, Dru Hill, y'all got a problem. Where do I even start...

Butta | 02/16/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Come Stay Awhile At Dexter's Jazzy 'Club'

Not loving Jazz if you call yourself a Hip Hop head is a crime of the highest order. It's like loving Calculus but hating Algebra. Dexter, a 26-year-old producer and emcee is aware of this inescapable fact. That's why I'm...

ill Mami | 02/16/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Soul On Film

SoulBouncers: Win The 'Black Dynamite' DVD

We have been singing the praises of the movie Black Dynamite here at SoulBounce way before any of us even saw the film based on the trailer then later the soundtrack alone. But once we saw the flick, it was...

Butta | 02/16/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Raw Like Reservoir Dogs

Jay-Z must have known what a train wreck the "We Are The World" remake was gonna be. [HHW]Beyonce can still see Haiti's halo, especially when she wears this benefit t-shirt. [WH]Flavor Flav is a deadbeat dad. Are we really surprised?...

Butta | 02/16/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend February's Sol Village!

NYC Bouncers, you know what time it is--Sol Village time! That's right, music fans, it's your turn to converge on S.O.B.'s this Wednesday, February 17th for another night of soulful sounds in the city. This month's show guarantees to be...

Butta | 02/15/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Jump Up' With Erykah & Lil Wayne

"I know you want to...jump up in the air and stay there" is the catchy hook of Erykah Badu's "Jump Up In The Air and Stay There," which features Lil Wayne giving a little lyrical love to accent this song...

Moon | 02/15/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

Not You, Too, Toni Braxton

Well, it seems as if television networks are handing out reality shows to our beloved R&B and Soul stars of the '90s like beads at Mardi Gras. Joining Bobby Brown, Monica and so many before her is Toni Braxton, whose...

Butta | 02/15/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Spend 'Paris Nights/New York Mornings' With Corinne Bailey Rae

Although I have yet to connect with Corinne Bailey Rae's sophomore set, The Sea, this eye-catching video for "Paris Night/New York Mornings" may just help me to warm up to it. Rae is rather fetching with her mountain of curls...

Butta | 02/15/2010 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

Rewind, Video SoulBounce

Hurry & Watch These Prince Rehearsal Videos Before King Purple Shuts Them Down!

Thanks to the folks at The Daily Swarm, we can all enjoy, albeit temporarily, Prince's rehearsal videos from 1984. Coincidentally, that also happens to be the same year that I declared to The Creator that I wanted to grow up...

ill Mami | 02/15/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (14) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mar May Be 'Selfish' But We Still Love Him

Perusing Twitter for my daily music fix this past weekend yielded this gem from one of my new favorite vocalists, Mar. While I've certainly never thought of what the acoustic version of Slum Village's "Selfish" would sound like, I most...

ill Mami | 02/15/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

AFTA-1 & Nikko Gray Make 'Chemical' Sound Natural

Nikko Gray manages to emerge when I least expect it. Since discovering her sound, there hasn't been one track I've heard that I haven't liked. Toss "Chemical Reaction" into that pile of favorites. Produced by AFTA-1, Nikko has staked her...

ill Mami | 02/15/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We 'Heart' Melanie Fiona

There are few artists who can do no wrong in my book. Prince. Stevie Wonder. Ledisi. Eric Roberson. Lalah Hathaway. The Foreign Exchange. You get the picture. Over the past year and change, another vocalist has proven themselves worthy of...

Butta | 02/15/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You're Jingling, Baby. Go Head, Baby.

Connect the dots on this Michael Jackson sample map. [FLR]Solange claims that Rihanna's new video is jocking her style. As if. [TW]Stussy has produced a 3-part documentary on J Dilla. [YT]"'We Are the World 25 for Haiti' has all the...

ill Mami | 02/15/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Crowd Participation, Listicle

13 Essential Love Songs From The Last Decade

While it's easy to recall classics from earlier decades to articulate love it all its varied states, the '00s were also full of great love songs. In honor of Valentine's Day we here at SoulBounce thought it would be nice...

SoulBounce | 02/14/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (18) | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists Valentine's Day Edition: Keyknow

It's very likely, at this point in the day, that you're winding down from this past's week's events. Since this weekend is Valentine's Day and all, it would only make sense that you're favorite Soul music blog would lace you...

ill Mami | 02/12/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Releases, Reviews

Jaheim Pours His Soul Into 'Another Round'

Jaheim was a brave soul to drop a new album on the same day that the band Sade dropped theirs after a ten-year hiatus. But, upon review, there was no need for him to be fearful. Vocally and production-wise, Jaheim's...

Moon | 02/12/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Crowd Participation, Interwebs

Hip-Hop <3s Sade

From the no sh*t files: Hip-Hop loves Sade. Well, everyone in their right mind loves Sade. And New York Magazine's pop culture blog Vulture asked everyone from Talib Kweli to Freeway to Keri Hilson (I guess if you're using a...

Ro | 02/12/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Gone And Put Your Weight On It

The biggest question to arise from the John Mayer bigotry-fest: Just what exactly is a hood pass? [MTV]Ne-Yo is plotting another British Invasion...kinda. [MC]Pretty much everyone thinks that it's dumb for Robin Thicke to neuter his song "Sex Therapy" on...

Ro | 02/12/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Janelle Monáe Balances Big Boi, Soul & Funk On Her 'Tightrope'

Adding to the already long list of highly anticipated music this year is quirky songstress Janelle Monáe who premiered a new song from her forthcoming May release, The ArchAndroid, today. "Tightrope" walks the thin line between awesome and fantastic with...

Butta | 02/11/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Rihanna Gets 'Rude'

I'm no Rihanna fan, but I am a fan of exciting visuals and she delivers in her video for "Rude Boy." Ri-Ri reminds us that she is an island gal (not that we can ever forget every time she opens...

Butta | 02/11/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

First Spin

'Tell Me You Love' This New Leela James Song

The big-voiced, big-haired, sassy spitfire that is Leela James is back this year with a new album on a new label. Yes, you may be experiencing a bit of deja vu since last year around this time we got similar...

Butta | 02/11/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Andy Allo Has Us 'Hooked'

It's always a treat to see artists who we deem as Bounce-Worthy making moves. The latest to pop back up on our radar is Andy Allo--not that she ever left because her debut album, UnFresh, has stayed in rotation since...

Butta | 02/11/2010 at 12:30 PM | Permalink

First Spin

M.anifest & e.g. bailey School Us On Our 'Afrikan' Roots

Years ago when I was entering my teens, African history was an ever-present force in the music I listened to. Hip Hop was soaked in it, despite what coast you hailed from. It was "in" and everyone from Def Jef...

ill Mami | 02/11/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Wanna Be Your Chick

So John Mayer is the latest celebrity to open mouth and insert foot. [MTV/PB]Then apologize. [HP]Then break down on stage. [E!]Monica's new album cover has been revealed. [PBB]Estelle has a new jewelry line in the works with Dame Dash's ex,...

Butta | 02/11/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Getting Caught Up On The Greatness of Georgia Anne Muldrow

I have always dug Georgia Anne Muldrow's style. At once eclectic--see her stint in Electronica on From LA With Love--able to craft a tight Hip Hop beat and always masterfully soulful, her sound has been getting me through this too...

ill Mami | 02/10/2010 at 2:45 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jaheim & Jadakiss 'Ain't' Doing Nothing New

What do you get when you mix a singer, a rapper, a bevy of video chicks and a jumping club scene? If you said seemingly every other music video for the past 20 years, you'd be right. Well, add another...

Butta | 02/10/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup, Reviews

There's Little 'Life' In This Sade Mixtape

Being a Sade fan is the worst kind of addiction. Because she performs and records so rarely, you'll jump at the first hint of a new track or a live performance or an anything. So, when I saw there was...

KrisBougie | 02/10/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Meet Me On The Southside

MTV drops the "music" and the "television" from its logo. [WH]Check out Alicia Keys and Beyonce in Brazil on the set of their new video. [CL]Could Gabourey Sidibe's mother be our next Bounce-Worthy artist? [C+D]Lil Wayne's sentencing has been delayed...

Butta | 02/10/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

The Interwebs, Video SoulBounce

We're Sweet On Wale's Afrobeat

Last night on Twitter a bit of controversy popped off when DMV-area rapper Wale premiered his video for "Pretty Girls" that featured no darker-hued lovelies amongst the video chicks. He blamed it on the lame excuse that no dark-skinned sisters...

Butta | 02/09/2010 at 6:30 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Soul Cynic, SoulTube

The Good News And The Bad News About Faith Evans' Return

As the title of this entry suggests, there's good and bad news when it comes to Faith Evans' impending return to the scene. On the one hand, we have finally gotten confirmation that Faith is coming back with new music...

Butta | 02/09/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (20) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Break Up To Make Up: Groove Theory Reunites

Last week news floated around the web that the '90s duo Groove Theory are getting back together.We got a bit preoccupied with the blizzard of life in DC to report on it here at SBHQ, but now that there...

Moon | 02/09/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Reviews

Nneka Provides 'Concrete' Evidence Of Greatness

2010 is bringing in some amazing new music. We aren't necessarily counting new and scary musical outputs like the recent Badu/Lil Wayne match-up, but new and pleasing sounds like those coming from African import Nneka on her new release,...

Moon | 02/09/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Time Magazine Sits Down With Maxwell, We Wish It Was Us Instead

Near the end of this interview with Time magazine, Maxwell responds to a fan's question by stating that he "thinks that most of R&B is a compilation record." Which is the tail end of a decent string of questions posed...

Ro | 02/09/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Keep On Running Back To You

Relationship advice from the afterlife courtesy of (Not) Notorious B.I.G. [FIPS]Wu-Tang Clan alum Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface have an album dropping on March 9th. Is it March 9th yet? [XXL]Dr. Conrad Murray has finally been charged with manslaughter in...

Butta | 02/09/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Alice Smith Starts A 'Fire'

Although I may like a lot of music and artists, there are only a precious few that I fall gasp-and-swoon in love with. After seeing Alice Smith perform at the Pre-GRAMMY Brunch during my recent trip to Los Angeles, I...

Butta | 02/08/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Trizonna McClendon Breaks Us Off With 'Shatter Proof'

Trizonna McClendon is back with her second release, New Familiar, and it marks a new chapter for the Chicago songbird. McClendon gets her sexy on this time around and that's definitely evident in the video for the first single "Shatter...

Butta | 02/08/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (27) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

MdCL Gives Us A Glimmer Of 'Hope' With Rahel

As is the case with most music blogs, we get a lot of music in our inbox. A LOT. A daily check will deliver the good, the bad and the ugly, but it's the rare day when we're blessed with...

Butta | 02/08/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Reviews

Sade Soldiers On With A New CD

SoulBounce has been keeping you updated with the news of Sade's latest, Soldier of Love, and the released tracks and videos have only heightened the anticipation for her long-overdue return. Only Sade could be absent from the music scene for...

Moon | 02/08/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: MeLo-X

The Mixologists champions on once again for the month of February. This mix, brought to you by MeLo-X is a glimpse into the mind of one of music's upcoming producers/rappers/videographers. We've mentioned him several times on this website since we...

ill Mami | 02/08/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Mallia 'Queen Of Funk' Franklin (1952-2010)

Mallia Franklin, Queen Of Funk, Passed Away [Soul Patrol] Mallia Franklin [Official][Facebook][Wiki]...

Butta | 02/08/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Anybody That's Ready To Get Dollas, Dollas

Happy Birthday, J Dilla & Bob Marley! [MISS/AB]Questlove released a number of covers of J Dilla tracks by The Roots via Twitter yesterday. [MLX]Peep the gallery of Francis Wolff's Blue Note portraits of legendary Jazz artists. [FLR]You did watch the...

ill Mami | 02/08/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On Valentine's Day!

Do we have any Foreign Exchange lovers in the house? Silly question, I know, because who doesn't love the GRAMMY-nominated group repping hard for North Carolina? And to return some of that hometown love, the FE crew is not only...

Butta | 02/06/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

First Spin

You Take The Aisle, Erykah Wants The 'Window Seat'

I grapple with whether I want to wait for New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh to be released so I can listen to it and enjoy it in its entirety. Since I write about this music ish, this...

ill Mami | 02/05/2010 at 6:15 PM | Comments (19) | Permalink

Soul Cynic, Video SoulBounce

The Overproduction Of The 'We Are The World' Remake In 30 Seconds

In this video Lionel Richie, along with Quincy Jones, run down a long list of how overwrought this new "We Are The World" production will actually be. Who needs a 3D video of a group of performers standing in rows...

Ro | 02/05/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

First Spin

Julie Dexter 'Transitions' With Zo!

Julie Dexter is back! Though she hasn't dropped a new album just yet, she is offering an audio tease with her new track "Transitions," which is produced by Foreign Exchange fam Lorenzo "Zo!" Ferguson. This track will surely be as...

Moon | 02/05/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Hawdwerk & Jansport J Are Making 'High Power Moves'

I used to be one of the easily angered audiophiles who complained about how no good new Hip Hop is being put out. Until I began knowing where to look. Yes, it's like looking for truffles under rocks at times,...

ill Mami | 02/05/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Reviews

Icon Gil Scott-Heron Is Back 'Here'

New music is not always a good thing. But, it is most definitely a great thing when it is from a musical icon who never fails to push the envelope of creativity and originality. Gil Scott-Heron has graced us with...

Moon | 02/05/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

How To Bite The Hand That Feeds You, Starring Questlove

There comes a time in most successful artists lives whereby, if they choose to accept mainstream success, they must willfully accept being handsomely rewarded by the "establishment." But living comfortably comes at a price, the least of which includes watching...

ill Mami | 02/05/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Bots Can't 'Stop' Won't 'Stop'

The last time we heard from The Bots, we were told that they were taking some time off to be kids, enjoy their childhoods, and after recouping, get back into the studio and get things crackin'. "Stop," a short but...

ill Mami | 02/05/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: The Romance Is Not Over

Kelly Clarkson to Tay-Tay Swift: Where's your pitch at? [PPL]MJ's murderous (allegedly, blah blah) quack of a doctor hopefully to surrender soon. [LAT]Gross Chrissy Brown remains gross. [PBB]I guess the public was demanding an explanation as to why Bey would...

Ro | 02/05/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Why Is Maysa Still Considered An 'Underground' Artist?

In November, when jazzy soul chanteuse Maysa won the Soul Train Music Awards' Centric Award for Best Underground Soul artist--beating out the likes of Laura Izibor and Eric Roberson--most folks were probably shaking their heads wondering, "Why is Maysa...

Moon | 02/04/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink