Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #45 'Stranger In Moscow'
Swift and sudden fall from grace Sunny days seem far away...
Archive » June 2010
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Is The Grass 'Greener' For Fonzworth Bentley?
Two things are missing from Fonzworth Bentley's new video for the song "Greener": a plot and Anthony Hamilton. Either one would have done wonders to this video treatment of a song that's actually not too bad. In his rap, Fonzworth...
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Fantasia's 'Bittersweet' Treat
It's always difficult to write about an artist who you don't particularly care for, but I do believe in giving credit where credit is due and I finally got to give it up to Fantasia. Her video for the single...
Video SoulBounce
Maddslinky & Omar Cook Up Something 'Special'
Just when you thought the summer couldn't get any hotter music-wise, here comes a new song and video featuring British maestro Omar to heat things up even more. "Special" features the vocal talents of Mr. Lye-Fook and is a collaborative...
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Toni Braxton Proves That She's All 'Woman'
Though I am not a big fan of all of the songs on Toni Braxton's new album, Pulse, as I shared in my review of the collection, I did enjoy the track "Woman" a teeny bit. The thing is, I didn't...
A Soulful Noise
Prince To Release Free Album In Europe
European music lovers definitely have something to cheer about. That's because Prince plans to release his latest album, 20Ten, via various European publications for free.99. Yes, you read that right. FREE. In a deal struck with the U.K.'s Daily Mirror...
First Spin
Jazmine Sullivan's 'Holding You Down'
Basically, the more Jazmine Sullivan the better. It seems like far too long to have gone waiting for some new material after her SoulBounce approved debut Fearless. "Holding You Down (Goin' In Circles)" has a mish-mash of samples, opening with...
Video SoulBounce
Corinne Bailey Rae Finally Comes 'Closer'
I love this song. In fact, the more I hear Corinne Bailey Rae's "Closer" the more I want to tell a particular someone just how bad I've been so they can tell me to come "closer" to be properly punished...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: And Drink Some Cherry Wine
Lloyd says that he advised Chris Brown to cry during his BET Awards Michael Jackson tribute. Oh, really? [C+D]Eminem continues his reign on the charts with the biggest #1 album debut in two years. [BB]Get a free sample of what's...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #46 'Heal The World'
There are people dying If you care enough for the living Make a better place for you and for me...
First Spin
'Night' Time Is The Right Time For Zo!, Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington & Rapper Big Pooh
Last week this time I was busily preparing for a quick road trip up to Philly for Zo!'s very first video shoot for the first single from SunStorm, the steppers' groove "This Could Be the Night." I had gotten a...
A Soulful Noise
Lauryn Hill Speaks, We All Listen
When video of Lauryn Hill performing at the Harmony Festival in Santa Rosa, CA hit the net (see a glimpse after the bounce), we collectively crossed our fingers in hopes that it meant that the troubled singer/femcee would finally be...
Reviews
Angela Johnson Gets Up Close & 'Personal' On Her New Release
Two things are certain when you listen to Angela Johnson's new album It's Personal: (1) Angela is proud of not being part of the mediocrity found on the radio and (2) she wishes the radio played more substantive material. These...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: I'm Looking For A New Love, Baby
Oprah Winfrey tops Forbes' "The World's Most Powerful Celebrities" list once again, but Beyonce is right behind her at #2. [FBS] From the looks of it, years of lacefront wigs and weaves have taken a major toll on Naomi...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #47 'In The Closet'
Because there's something about you, baby That makes me want to give it to you...
I'm Mad, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce
Chris Brown's BET Awards Michael Jackson Tribute: Genuine Or GTFOH?
The talk of last night's BET Awards wasn't the highly-anticipated Prince tribute, El DeBarge's surprise return to the stage, or even the fact that the ceremony was honestly one of BET's best to date. No, the moment in the show...
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El DeBarge Gets His 'Second Chance'
Despite the El DeBarge interview that never was, I still harbor no ill will towards the man who BET unofficially honored last night. We told y'all all about how he was back in the music game after dealing with some...
Letter From the Editor, Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
A Preemptive Strike: How The 'Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs' Countdown Works
For those of you who have been readers of SoulBounce from its inception or close to it, thank you so much for continuing to ride with us for all this time. For those of you who are relatively new to...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Gonna Make This A Night To Remember
Kanye West, his impressive Gucci link chain and Tutankhamen all staged impressive comebacks at the BET Awards last night. [MTV]Grace Jones was not playing around with her headpiece at Elton John's 12th Annual White Tie and Tiara Ball. [BID] El Debarge...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #48 'Leave Me Alone'
There's a choice that we make And this choice you must take...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #49 'The Girl Is Mine' Feat. Paul McCartney
Don't waste your time Because the doggone girl is mine...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #50 'Black Or White'
I said if you're thinkin' about being my brotherIt don't matter if you're black or white...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce Counts Down Our Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
Earlier this week we declared it to be the Summer of Michael Jackson, and no celebration of the King of Pop would be complete without a discussion about his music. That is why SoulBounce decided to count down our Top...
The Mixologists
The Mixologists: Summer Of Michael Jackson Vol. 1
Now you all know that no Summer of Michael Jackson on SoulBounce is going to be said to have officially started until we give you the goods, right? Feast your eyes and ears on the first of four in our series...
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Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme Turn 'Billie Jean' Out
I'm not going to spoil this post with more words than are really necessary. The simple facts of the matter are that you need to get to clicking on this video as soon as humanly possible. I have heard several...
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John Legend And The Roots Present 'Hard Times'
From the sound of it, the upcoming collaboration between The Roots and John Legend (due September 21st) is going to be pretty decent. The most recent tease for the project is this video for "Hard Times," which was recorded live...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Did You Ever Stop To Notice
Are you planning on attending any remembrances for Michael? [AP]Here's a play-by-play of MJ's final hours, if you're steeled enough to read it. [GM]Joe Jackson continues to be shifty, is linked to unauthorized memorial for his son. [TMZ]The Commodores re-recorded...
Free Music, Mixtape Roundup
Celebrate Michael Jackson's Homegoing With 'Another' Mix
Welcome to the first anniversary of Michael Joseph Jackson's passing. It's crazy, right? In the tradition of honoring a musician with a celebration of music and good cheer, let's honor the Greatest Entertainer To Have Ever Lived with smiles on...
SoulTube, Video SoulBounce
We're Still Rollin With Kid 'N Play
There's no need to lament about the "good old days" of hip hop with so many old school acts dusting off their mics and getting back in the game. Kid 'n Play are the latest to join the trend with...
Video SoulBounce
N'dambi's Got 'What It Takes'
After kicking in the door with last year's Pink Elephant, N'dambi has been busy touring coast-to-coast to promote the album. Maybe you've had the pleasure of seeing her smoking hot live show over the past few months, but something that...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY In Concert!
New York City Bouncers will soon get a chance to experience the eclectic electro soul of J*DaVeY when the duo swoops through town for one night only at S.O.B.'s. Miss Jack and Brook will take to the stage on Tuesday,...
SoulTube, Video SoulBounce
CNN Documentary To Examine Michael Jackson's 'Final Days'
On the first anniversary of Michael Jackson's death and as we kick off our summer-long celebration of him, numerous television outlets will be honoring his legacy on Friday, June 25th (and all weekend in some cases) with special programming dedicated...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Just Stop Doggin' Me Around
Drake has 447K fans to thank for making him #1 on the charts. [BB]Next up on VH1's Behind the Music series: Jennifer Hudson. [SR]Mariah Carey racked up a hefty bill with her veterinarian who's taken her straight to court. [Y!]Gary,...
Video SoulBounce
David Banner & 9th Wonder Are On The Run In 'Slow Down'
When I first caught wind that David Banner and 9th Wonder were teaming up for an album, Death of a Pop Star, I must admit I was a bit apprehensive. I mean, I love Banner and I love 9th, but...
First Spin
Marsha Ambrosius Doesn't 'Cheat' Her Feelings
I've been there Marsha Ambrosius. Short of actually having a voodoo doll made in a particular guy's likeness--which I actually seriously contemplated--I have most certainly wished that the same person who wronged me got wronged in return. But I don't...
Video SoulBounce
Parallel Dance Ensemble Are Holding Major 'Weight'
Robin Hannibal is one busy man. Not only is he one half of SoulBounce faves Owusu and Hannibal and Quadron, but he also is a member of Parallel Dance Ensemble. Predating Quadron, PDE can be thought of as Quadron's polar...
Video SoulBounce
According To Phonte 'Bilal Makes R&B For Men'
As we all prepare for another Bilal album that I suggest we all buy lest he decide Airtight's Revenge to meet the same fate as the splendiforous Love For Sale, let's all take a moment and revisit what makes Bilal...
Sh*t or Shinola?
Whatever D'Angelo
Hate on me if you want, but I think this is going to be last D'Angelo post I write for a while. At least until I write the words "D'Angelo's new album ________ will be dropping ________." I got all...
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N.E.R.D. Get 'Hot-N-Fun' With Nelly Furtado
There's a party in the desert and apparently only half-naked women are invited. Such is the case in N.E.R.D.'s video for their new single, "Hot-n-Fun." The video shows Pharrell, Chad Hugo and Shay joined by Nelly Furtado cruising through the...
A Soulful Noise
Incognito To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Release Of 'Transatlantic RPM'
Though it's hard to believe Bluey and his cohorts released their first album in 1981, British soul group Incognito is celebrating their 30th anniversary with the release of a new album, Transatlantic RPM. The album, due out on July 27th...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: You Knock Me Off My Feet Now, Baby
Janelle Monáe wears more than tuxedos in the latest issue of InStyle. [BSP]One of Phonte's dreams comes true thanks to The Roots. [YT]Go behind the scenes and into Nicolay's home studio. [FEM]Pianist Jacky Terrasson pays tribute to Michael Jackson in a jazzy...
First Spin
Kimberly Nichole Won't Let You 'Crash & Burn'
Last month we gave you a heads up that Kimberly Nichole would be dropping the album YBJ Reloaded and last week she did just that to rave reviews. If you've already picked the collection up, then you are well aware of...
Video SoulBounce
'Who Dat'? J.Cole Dat's Who.
"Who dat?" may be the rallying chant for Super Bowl XLIV champions New Orleans Saints, but J.Cole borrows it quite nicely for his song of the same name and relocates us a little further north to his hometown of Fayetteville,...
Video SoulBounce
'Now' Is The Time For Numaads
Hailing from the Netherlands, smooth, electro-soul duo Numaads take the simple route with this video for "Now" from their debut, The Now EP. Lead vocalist Esperanzah moves through the streets of an unnamed European city as fluidly as her voice...
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Hal Linton Got That 'Mind Control'
Rihanna and Shontelle aren't the only singers from Barbados doing big tings in the US. Their Bajan brethren Hal Linton has been on our radar for a while, and it looks as if he's finally poised to release his debut...
Bounce-Worthy
Bounce-Worthy: TwinSpirit
Singer TwinSpirit is that type of vocalist that helps you fall in love with soul music all over again. Starting out as a member of the female R&B trio Authentik Soul, she developed her strong stage presence with the soul...
Video SoulBounce
The Roots Take Us For A Ride In 'Dear God 2.0'
The Roots have done it again. Not only have they dropped yet another stellar hip-hop album with How I Got Over officially available everywhere now, but they return with some awesome visuals to accompany the single "Dear God 2.0." In the...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: It Doesn't Matter Who's Wrong Or Right
In a stunning display of unaccountability and projection, Joe Jackson blames Katherine for Michael Jackson's death [POP] Speaking of Michael, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Michael's final resting place, won't be letting fans near his mausoleum nor allowing any on-site performances...
Admin Announcements, SoulBounce Presents
SoulBounce Presents: The Summer Of Michael Jackson
It's hard to believe that later this week, Friday, June 25th to be exact, that we will be remembering the first anniversary of Michael Jackson's death. As we wrap our minds around the fact that it's already been a year...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Talib Kweli In Concert!
If you live in New York City and call yourself a hip-hop head and are not at Talib Kweli's show this Wednesday, June 23rd at S.O.B.'s then just go ahead and turn your card in right now. Because if you...
Video SoulBounce
Monáe Watch 2010: Janelle Sings 'Smile,' Nails It Yet Again
Even though she's been singing "Smile" live for years and it was one of the tracks on her 2007 album Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase), Janelle Monáe never disappoints with her rendition. In a video recorded for Billboard, she not...
Video SoulBounce
Onra & T3's Video Isn't 'The One'
Don't you hate it when you love a song, then you see the video and it doesn't match up in any way, shape or form to the greatness of the track? Unfortunately this holds true for the video for Onra's...
Video SoulBounce
Kelly Rowland Breaks Out As A 'Commander'
Bless Kelly Rowland's heart. She steps out of Beyoncé's shadow only to stand in Rihanna's. Because I can't help but think that this "Commander" song, which is Rowland's first single from her upcoming solo project, is something that the latter...
First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce
'It's A Shame' If You Don't Love This Raphael Saadiq Remake
I have a confession to make: I have developed a serious love jones for Raphael Saadiq. I've always loved his music but a switch got flipped when I saw him in concert for the first time a couple years ago...
First Spin
The Roots Will Bring You Joy On This 'Day'
This is the first time in a long time that I can honestly say that I am equally or just as excited as I was when The Roots released Things Fall Apart. I'm not going to argue with anyone about this since...
Video SoulBounce
Al Green Still Has It All 'Together'
Like similarly religious-minded artists, Rev. Al Green has made it a point to not perform certain songs that do not agree with his views. I wholly respect his and other like-minded performers point-of-view, even though I do wish I could...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Keep On With The Force
Katherine Jackson's new book, the aptly titled Never Can Say Goodbye, about her son is in stores starting today. [NYDN]Eve credits Mase with keeping her off the pole and getting on the mic. [HM]New York Yankees to Lady Gaga: "You're...
Video SoulBounce
Is Kelis Bringing The 'Fireworks' On The '4th Of July'?
I'm kinda over Kelis. Yeah, I said it. Her new music just doesn't appeal to me anymore. I rode hard when she caught her man out there, when her milkshake brought all her boys to the yard and even when...
First Spin, Free Music
Robert Glasper & Zynzelay 'Shine' For Dilla
Let's all agree that Robert Glasper is awesome. Okay? Great. Now add vocalist Zynzelay to the mix with her self-penned verses inspired by a Gilles Peterson-J Dilla interview and you get "Dilla*Shine." As you can imagine, it's definitely a morose track,...
Events
SoulBounce Faves To Perform All Weekend At Baltimore's African-American Heritage Festival
This weekend the African-American Heritage Festival in Baltimore (formerly called the AFRAM) promises some top-notch talent as the summer festivals get into high gear. On the roster are SB faves The Foreign Exchange, Leela James, Robin Thicke, Julie Dexter and Megan Livingston...
The Mixologists
The Mixologists: DJ Phaze's 'Jill Scott Jawn Vol. 2'
Since we at SoulBounce aim to please, and we are well aware of how popular DJ Phaze's "Jill Scott Jawn Vol. 1" was, we are pleased to present--what else?--Volume 2. Chock full of more lovingly prepared melodies from the homie/lover/sista/friend...
First Spin, Free Music
Bilal Gives Us 'Free'
Something especially magical occurs when artists are given free reign to simply create. Choruses give way to bridges. Bridges give way to lengthy improvising. Lengthy improvising gives way to a song taking you on a sonic journey most unexpected. Such...
Video SoulBounce
Jean Grae Considers Being A Woman An Advantage
Liking Jean Grae is pretty easy. She's always been uncompromising, witty and comfortable in her game. This interview is great because even after the interviewer talks to her about Nicki Minaj and she responds that she has no beef with her...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Baby, I Can Rocket 2 U
The headline on this Maxwell cancellation report is accurate. [PFW]Why is there a documentary about Drake? Why? [MTV]Officially Retired: the "Single Ladies" dance. [IDT]MC Hammer claims that Detroit swagger is equal to Oakland swagger. [FEP]...
A Soulful Noise, SoulTube
Prince To Reign On The BET Awards
Prince fans have a good reason to tune in to the BET Awards this year. That's because the show, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, will present the Purple One with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With the award, Prince...
A Soulful Noise, We Hear
Maxwell Cancels Summer Tour Dates. Are Jill & Erykah To Blame?
If you haven't had a chance to catch Maxwell on his current tour, there's a chance you may have to wait until next year to do so. That's because the sexy crooner just announced that he is postponing a portion...
Relax in Paradise
Garry 'Diaperman' Shider (1953-2010)
Garry Shider of P-Funk fame dies at 56 [NJ] Garry Shider [Wiki][MySpace]...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Let Me Be The One You Give Your Love To
The RIAA has stuck Limewire for $1 billion of its papers in a judgment against the file-sharing service [BW2.0]Ciara may be busy riding the beat, but she may need to find a new record company. [BS]Too bad Amy Winehouse didn't...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Quadron In Concert!
We've been singing the praises of Quadron for a while now, and thankfully the rest of the world is catching up. As they should, because Robin Hannibal and Coco are pretty nice with theirs. Now the duo is bringing their...
Video SoulBounce
V.Rich Loves Life As A 'Bachelor'
V.Rich, who we highlighted as Bounce-Worthy earlier this year, has been making some moves since we last checked in with him. Namely in front of the camera in his debut music video for the sexy track "Bachelor." In the video, V.Rich...
Video SoulBounce
Rhymefest Preaches 'Prosperity'
Rhymefest, the man who co-wrote "Jesus Walks" for Kanye West's heralded debut album, is back with another song and video that church folks will be able to relate to. "Prosperity" takes direct aim at the Christian Prosperity theology movement and the...
A Soulful Noise
Bilal's New Album Should Be 'Airtight'
Way back when we alerted y'all to Bilal's upcoming album, described as a "mix of jazz, hip-hop, soul, blues and experimental free music," we were just excited to know that someone would be able to really and truly come through...
A Soulful Noise, Events
Dwele Hits The Road This Summer
With his new album, W.ants W.orld W.omen, coming out on June 29th, Dwele isn't wasting any time with taking his music to the people with a string of concert dates lined up this summer. He's already done some spot dates...
Video SoulBounce
Russell Taylor Wants To Be The '1 U Run 2'
It seems like forever since we've heard from singer-songwriter Russell Taylor, but he's been busy on his grind and now we get to see the fruits of his labor. He just released a video for the song "1 U Run...
A Soulful Noise
New D'Angelo Is 'Deeply Strange'
There's been no word on when the new D'Angelo album will be released since summer is upon us and there's been no confirmation. Mark Ronson's forthcoming release, Record Collection, does feature D'Angelo, however, on a track that was tentatively titled...
SoulTube, Video SoulBounce
Cee-Lo Rocks Out 'Forever'
You can keep your vampires and werewolves. You can also keep Jay Leno since I roll with Team Coco. When Cee-Lo appeared on the Tonight Show the other night, however, I didn't tune in but I did make sure to...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: I Got All My Sisters And Me
So in 1985 Ebony thought that Michael Jackson would rock a thin pimpish mustache and dress like an extra from Miami Vice in the year 2000. [JZBL]Speaking of MJ, a video game centered on him will be available later this...
First Spin, Free Music
Zo! & Sy Smith Show Us The 'Greatest Weapon Of All Time'
If you follow SoulBounce on Twitter then this past Sunday afternoon you may have seen some of my live coverage during a private SunStorm listening session that Zo! treated me to. And boy was it a treat indeed to hear...
First Spin
Keyshia Cole's 'Heart' Is In The Right Place
I've never been the biggest Keyshia Cole fan. But over the years she's come into her own apart from her trifling family, has developed her voice after that God-awful yodeling debacle on "Love" and has finally stopped trying to be...
Video SoulBounce
Mark Ronson Returns With A 'Bang, Bang, Bang'
There hasn't been much coming from Mark Ronson's direction since his last album Version dropped a couple years ago. However, he's returning this fall with a new project, Record Collection, credited to Mark Ronson & The Business due to the numerous...
A Soulful Noise, Events
Raheem DeVaughn & Friends Reveal Summer Tour Dates
If you were to put together a concert tour featuring four of the best male soul singers in existence right now, then the lineup might look something like Raheem DeVaughn's upcoming summer tour. Radio Rah is hitting the road this...
Video SoulBounce
Big Boi Goes Bowling With 'General Patton'
Hot on the heels of the first video from Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty for the track "Shutterbugg," Big Boi releases a street video for the song "General Patton." Primarily set in a bowling alley, Big Boi...
Video SoulBounce
The Roots Take A Look Back As They Prepare To Get 'Over'
Let the countdown begin. In exactly one week, The Roots will drop their 11th album, How I Got Over, and heads such as myself are really looking forward to its release. While we think ahead, however, The Roots want us...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: She's Got The Boogie Fever
The cover to Fantasia's new album, Back to Me, is airbrushed to silky, Glamour Shots-like perfection. [C+D] Amy Winehouse was sippin that yak...again, but her new boo urged her to go back to rehab...again. [DL] Glee's Lea Michele will play...
Battle of the Beats
Whose 'Man' Is Better? Monica's Or Jazmine Sullivan's?
It's always interesting when you hear a song's demo and it is just as good if not better than the song that ended up being released. Which brings us to our next Battle of the Beats. In this corner we...
First Spin
Kelly Price May Be 'Tired,' But She Sure Doesn't Sound Like It
Let me just go right on ahead and collect the late pass for sleeping hard on Kelly Price's new single that's been floating around since mid-May. I don't know what evil demon possessed me to overlook the track "Tired" when...
Video SoulBounce
'All' Miguel & J. Cole 'Want Is You'
Singer-songwriter Miguel is being groomed to be the next big thing in mainstream R&B, but with a twist--this dude can actually sing. You may have already heard his voice on projects from Blu, U-N-I and Asher Roth, but now he's gearing up for...
Video SoulBounce
Andreya Triana Gives Us A View Of 'A Town Called Obsolete'
This year is quickly rolling by, which isn't necessarily a bad thing because there are some new releases on the horizon that we can't wait to add to our collections, including the forthcoming album from Andreya Triana. Due August 23rd,...
Free Music, Mixtape Roundup
Hip-Hop Love Sounds 'Just Wright' On This Mixtape
You know the drill. The two previous mixtapes that Twilite Tone released in honor of Queen Latifah and Common's Just Wright film being released were fire. A romantic comedy would necessitate a mix full of slow jams, but what about...
Video SoulBounce
M.anifest Is A 'Blackstar'
Although this video was released prior to yesterday's defeat of Serbia by Ghana's soccer team aka the "Black Stars," it seems fitting to being attention to it now. Ghanaian-born and SoulBounce fave M.anifest drops lyrics about his homeland while producer...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Don't You Know I Sit Around With My Head Hanging Down
Jada Pinkett Smith's daughter will be releasing an album "soon." [BCK]Soulja Boy's new animated series will be debuting soon. [HHW]Morris Day, his hair and The Time on Prince: "He played ball in his boots and everything." [TAS]This month's Wax Poetics...
First Spin
The Roots & John Legend Add Flames To 'The Fire'
With their June 22nd release date quickly approaching, the leaks from The Roots' How I Got Over are coming fast and furious. Here is another to feature crooner John Legend with the track "The Fire." Johnny Boy almost doesn't...
Video SoulBounce
Rhymefest Gives Us Something To 'Talk' About
Rhymefest is making good on his promise to make a video for every song from his sophomore set, El Che, with his second video release for the week for the song "Talk My Sh*t." He previously took us on an...
A Soulful Noise, First Spin, Free Music
'Dear' Muhsinah Fans
I first caught wind of singer Muhsinah on The Foreign Exchange's 2008 release, Leave It All Behind. I later served myself an epic #FAIL upon realizing that I was a few years behind on discovering this talented D.C.-native, who had...
First Spin
We Like The 'Way You Move' Faith
Meeting Faith Evans was one of the few instances in recent memory that I was completely star-struck. Nonetheless, I wasn't surprised that she engaged me in conversation, noted the similarities between our names--her: Faith; me: Imani--and joked around in a...
The Mixologists
The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Strawberry Soulcake'
This edition of The Mixologists features Keyknow whose "Strawberry Soulcake" mix must be the charm because this is his third contribution. Always imaginative with the mix names--"Age of an Orgasm," anyone?--"Strawberry Soulcake" is just that: thick, heavy and creamy enough...
Video SoulBounce
Janelle Monáe Is Moved By Her Own Album
I had the privilege of seeing Janelle Monáe perform last week and was excited even more by her music. This is a short video where she makes it very clear that she is just as moved by her own music...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: With A Little L
Fantasia was awarded an honorary high school diploma. Also, congrats to all the SoulBouncers out there who graduated this year! [TGJ]Matt Kemp keeps his girlfriend Rihanna sane. [NDTV]Breaking News! Beyoncé and Jay-Z squabble about their art collection. [CBS]Set your...
Events
Experience YahZarah On Tour This Summer
I go to a lot of concerts. By the time this week ends, for example, I will have attended a music festival, an outdoor concert and two live shows with no signs of slowing down for the remainder of this...
Video SoulBounce
Dujeous & Sharon Jones Are 'Spectacular'
Sometimes we all get a little discouraged, especially with heavy news such as recessions, war and now this "lovely" oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, taking over the headlines. While music can't fix those problems, the right song can...
Video SoulBounce
Gil Scott-Heron Isn't 'New' To This
Iconic poet-musician-author-legend Gil Scott-Heron presents the video for the title track from his latest album, I'm New Here. Other than the footage of Scott-Heron strolling through Harlem that is projected on various objects like the wall and keyboard keys, the...
Video SoulBounce
Naughty By Nature 'Gotta' Come Better Than This
Add Naughty By Nature's name to the growing list of throwback hip hop acts who are trying to regain their place in the rap game. Unfortunately, the only thing I want to do with their new song "I Gotta Lotta"...
First Spin
We've 'Fallen' For Saunders Sermons All Over Again
Saunders Sermons is really trying to stay in heavy rotation in my music collection. Not that he has to try very hard because his music is phenomenal. After last year's Classic Delight became an instant favorite, he is back with...
First Spin
We Never Thought 'Ren & Stimpy' Could Sound Like This
Since discovering #TVThemesFlipped Vol. 1, I've been doing a bit of digging on producer Custiss King's Bandcamp page. I quickly stumbled onto the similarly themed Snick @ Nite and found a flipped version of the Ren & Stimpy theme song. Unlike...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: That Ain't Right
Download this Sa-Ra Creative Partners compilation with the quickness. [TSS]Did Rihanna play Drake or did he play himself? [PBB]Whitney's weight gain is under scrutiny. [RNBMB]A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg and Lauryn Hill (!) are but a few acts scheduled...
First Spin, Free Music, House of Soul
Applejac Takes Carlitta Durand's 'Heart' To His House
One of our favorite turntablists around these parts is Applejac who can not only cold rock a party on the one's and two's, but he creates some of the baddest remixes I've had the pleasure of hearing recently. Fresh from...
Video SoulBounce
Zap Mama Is 'Drifting' Into New Musical Waters. Please Drift Back.
I do not want to give the impression that I am not a fan of artist reinvention, because, that would be inaccurate. However, I don't think I feel comfortable, as a fan of Zap Mama, with the direction I see...
Video SoulBounce
Shafiq Husayn Has A 'Plan'
This video may not be full of the splendor that his last video was--and if you haven't seen it, you really need to--but this third video from his En'A-Free-Ka album is full of peace, good vibes, children and, most importantly,...
Soul Cynic, The Interwebs
This Is All We're Going To Devote To This Slim Thug Controversy
I haven't read VIBE magazine since I've stopped listening to terrestrial radio. I also haven't paid much attention to Slim Thug since AJ and Free hosted 106th & Park and I'm not quite sure why VIBE paid much attention to...
A Soulful Noise
The Foreign Exchange To Bring 'Authenticity' This October
October 12, 2010. Add this date to your calendar right now and circle it in red, schedule an alarm or do whatever you need to do to remember it because that, my friends, is the release date of The Foreign...
Video SoulBounce
Redman Is So 'Fly'
I was just talking about you, Reggie Noble aka Redman, the other day. I've heard you've been lurking around the Westside aka "the place it never rains" lately. Could it be because of our liberal views on certain green plants?...
The Interwebs, Video SoulBounce
A Little Whimsical Dancehall Animation To Start Your Day
Sometimes the Internet can be charming, right? Take the work of UK-based artist Sarah Doyle, who created a short video of watercolor animations based on women doing a variety of dancehall dances. The background track has no horn, no rapid-fire...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Oh You're Still A Friend Of Mine
For all the Gleeks: Matthew Morrison--OK, Mr. Shuester!--will be recording his debut album this fall. [NP]For the Pit Bull in a Skirt fans: Eve is next up on VH1's Behind the Music. [BV]For the love of God: Just go sit...
Crowd Participation, Soul-Poll
Battle Of The Mesmerizing Magazine Covers: Badu Vs. Prince
I know that the statistics say that print publications are dying a slow death, but I will surely be coughing up good money this month to purchase physical copies of the newest issues of VIBE and Ebony magazines with Erykah...
First Spin
Prince Makes It A 'Hot Summer'
Since none of the blogs and websites that posted Prince's latest jam of a leak didn't get shut down yesterday, I guess the coast is clear for us to do so now. Although his Purple Majesty no longer celebrates his...
Video SoulBounce
Put Your 3-D Glasses On To 'Say Whassup' To Rhymefest & Phonte
I love artists who set the curve instead of following it. With that said, all rap artists prepare to step your video game up in a major way thanks to the latest from Rhymefest. For the first time in a...
Events
CASRAM Returns With Ladies Rockin' The Mic Right
So they ask, "Can a sista rock a mic?" Well, we know the answer--hell yeah she can! Nowhere is that more seen that at the Can A Sista Rock A Mic? Music & Arts Festival aka CASRAM, which is back...
Pause For A Cause, Video SoulBounce
Some Theme Music For Obama When He Finds Which 'Ass To Kick'
Music is so necessary amidst the madness that is taking place currently in the United States with the BP oil well explosion and subsequent oil leak that has dumped millions of gallons of oil in the Gulf, affecting the Louisiana...
Video SoulBounce
Nike Brazil Revives 'Umbabarauma' & Our Interest In Soccer
The legendary Jorge Ben Jor was recently joined by several prominent Brazilian artists, including rapper Mano Brown and the slept-on Céu, to re-record his "Ponta de Lanca Africano (Umbabarauma)." The project, sponsored by Nike Sportswear for Brazilian team's participation in 2010...
First Spin
Finally The Outkast Reunion We've Been 'Lookin 4'
Sort of. Apparently the folks over at Jive Records have been tirelessly working on blocking Big Boi's new Sir Luscious Leftfoot: The Son of Chico Dusty. Why? Because a number of the tracks have Andre 3000 on them. Since the...
Free Music, Releases
MJ + Fela = 'The King Meets The Black President In Africa'
Thankfully, not long after I learned of this project, I was soon listening to the tracks from The King Meets The Black President In Africa. It's funny that I had never thought of this mashup of Michael Jackson and Fela...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Dip Trip Flip Fantasia
Rapper/divisive moron Slim Thug thinks that Black women have to "bow down more" and "do all the sh*t I say". [CLUTCH] The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, will be inducted into the...
A Soulful Noise
On His 52nd Birthday, Prince Is Still One Sexy Mutha$!%@#
Today is Prince's birthday, and I unconsciously began celebrating his 52nd born day without realizing it. Last week I was convinced I was the last Prince fan on the planet who hadn't seen Under the Cherry Moon, so I watched...
First Spin, Releases
Swede:art Gets 'Emotional' About His 'Colors'
You know what I fear most after large spiders, rodents and shorts with black socks? Emails touting new music from relatively obscure artists or producers. "Sigh," my mind says. "This could be the next great album or the next 8-bit...
Video SoulBounce
Theophilus London Wants This To Be More Believable
I have this love-hate thing with Theophilus London. While I appreciate his fresh take on hip hop at times, at other times his freshness makes me laugh because it seems to be--Comment dit-on?--hilarious. He is certainly getting extra fresh in...
First Spin, Free Music, SoulTube
These 'TV Themes' Made Us Flip
This is going to sound condescending and a bit conceited, but I really am not one who just listens to straight beats. In years past, yes. This year? No. Lately the new beats I have been exposed to have sounded...
First Spin, Free Music
Duck Down For Cee-Lo's 'Stray Bullets'
Fresh from "Georgia," Cee-Lo continues to bring much needed soul and funk into our lives with the new mixtape Stray Bullets. Produced mostly by The Grey Area, this is more of an album than a mixtape, and it's also more...
First Spin
Havana Takes Us 'Higher'
Welcome to summer! Did you really need for me to tell you this? No. But it's likely that you haven't worn a jacket on the steady for at least a month, and it's also likely that you spent the past...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Our Love Will Be Here Forever
Was Barack Obama in the "Whoomp (There It Is)!" video? No. But his doppleganger's likeness is impressive. [GWKR]The NBA shows Curtis Mayfield some love. [YT]Bonnie Pointer can get it. And a back brace. [SB]Mariah Carey may be pregnant. [MO]And Whitney...
The Mixologists
The Mixologists: Applejac
In celebration of Black Music Month--although we celebrate it everyday here at SoulBounce--we've decided to present a new Mixologists mix every Friday during the month of June for everyone to enjoy. Up first is a little somethin' somethin' from the...
First Spin
Janelle Monáe Raps On Her 'Tightrope' With B.o.B & Lupe Fiasco
As if Janelle Monáe's "Tightrope" couldn't get any tighter, she dropped an unexpected remix of the song this week. On the "Tightrope (Wondamix)" the original gets a hip-hop heavy makeover with the presence of B.o.B and Lupe Fiasco on the...
Video SoulBounce
Do We 'Love' Dwele's New Video?
This week saw the premiere of Dwele's brand new video for "What's Not To Love," the lead single from his upcoming album, W.ants W.orld W.omen. Although I love me some Dwele, I don't exactly love this video. It's cool and...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Dionne Farris & Leah Smith At CASRAM!
Last week we gave you a heads up that not only is Dionne Farris returning to the scene this year with a new album, but if you live in the Washington, DC area then she'll be returning here as well...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Got Me Looking So Crazy Right Now
So Chamillionaire deliberately let his mansion fall into foreclosure? Right. [TMZ]Diddy is ready to trade it all in, just be a regular dude and settle down. Right. [TRU]Lil Kim is not too pleased with swagger jacker extraordinaire Nicki Minaj. Right...
First Spin, Free Music
Onra & T3 Are 'The One' With A Little Help From Five Star
Just recently I was up late one night watching VH1 Soul and an old Five Star video came on the channel, which triggered a hair-raising memory for me of a dye job gone wrong when I had the bright idea...
First Spin
Slum Village & Colin Munroe Want To Go 'Faster'
Slum Village returns this summer with their sixth studio album, Villa Manifesto, which hits the streets this July and features vocals from all four members of the group. Yes, T3 and Elzhi will be joined by the late J Dilla and...
Video SoulBounce
Green Tea Shows Off Her 'Superman'
WARNING: If you are not in the mood to see real-life lovers grinning, giggling and basically enjoying their love thang on camera, turn away, don't push play and proceed to the next post.Green Tea debuts her first video from her...
Reviews
YahZarah's 'Ballad Of Purple Saint James' Sheds Light On, Gives Us Much To Love
First things first; I'd be remiss if I didn't admit that I judge music by how it makes me feel. Maybe it's because I'm a woman. Or because I'm a Cancer. Or maybe both. But just know that I listen...
First Spin, Free Music
Trent Reznor Offers A 'Fur-Lined' Treat From How To Destroy Angels
I love the sound of the word "free." And Trent Reznor unloads a free gem of a download for us as he introduces his new band, How To Destroy Angels, which formed after last year's break-up of Nine Inch Nails....
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: I Really Like What You've Done To Me
Rapper, singer, writer, producer...relationship expert? What doesn't Phonte do? [TBS]If Mariah Carey is pregnant, Nick Cannon's lips are sealed. [TRU]Nas transformed his Kelis tattoo into a lion. [C+D]Get your smoking hot YahZarah wallpapers here. [FEM]Dear Olivia, No one cares. [VB]...
First Spin
The Roots & John Legend Are 'Doin It Again'
We've already called 2010 as the Year of Soul, but we may need to change that to the Year of Hip Hop & Soul. There's no question that this year has already brought its fair share of bangers, with recent...
First Spin
Cee-Lo Has 'Georgia' On His Mind
Next to Phonte, my favorite rapper-turned-singer is Cee-Lo Green. Every time that man opens his mouth I feel like I'm catching the holy ghost in a Southern Baptist church in the middle of summer with only a funeral home fan to keep...
A Soulful Noise
Maxwell Will Deliver 'Summers' Next Winter
So much for thinking that we'd get a new Maxwell album this year. Despite the best of intentions to release three albums in three years, with blackSUMMERS'night originally scheduled to drop at some point this summer, it just aint gonna...
Releases
Dwele's New Album To Feature Familiar Faces, New Voices
We're on Dwele Watch here at SoulBounce. His new album, W.ants W.orld W.omen, hits the street in approximately four weeks and the tracklisting has surfaced to make us salivate even more about the goodness that he has in store. A...
Soul Cynic
Does The Monáe Revolution Need To Be Televised?
With Diddy standing next to Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show to announce Janelle Monáe's now infamous performance and some great first week sales, the Bespoken Suited ArchAndroid That Could is tipping closer and closer to the mainstream with each passing...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Your Love Is So Hypnotic
Fantasia works hard for the money. [C+D]Director Antoine Fuqua wants an unknown actor to play Tupac in an upcoming biopic. [MTV]The Library of Congress is bestowing its highest honor for pop music, the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, to Paul...
First Spin, Free Music, House of Soul
Ezel Heats Up Boyz II Men's 'Water'
With Memorial Day this past weekend being the unofficial start of summer, tis the season for house music all night long, and here's something new from Ezel that you'll want to pump up the volume to at the next cookout...
First Spin, Free Music
Flwrpt And Algorythm Are 'The Stuyvesants'
SoulBounce compadre, crate digger and all-around music lover Darien Victor Birks of Flwrpt and designer/producer Allan Cole (BKA Algorythm) are The Stuyvesants, and Brooklyn's Finest, their first project as a duo, is 25 soulful, '60s and '70s-inspired instrumentals that are sure to...
Video SoulBounce
Musiq Honors Frankie Beverly & Marvin Gaye With Some 'Silky Soul'
I don't know what rock I was under to have missed the release of Musiq's video for "Silky Soul," but thanks to watching endless hours of VH1 Soul this past weekend I got to see it a few times. A...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Up And Down, In And Out
Twenty notable music bloggers, including Miss Info and Elliott Wilson, review Kanye West's leaked single "Power." [CMPLX] Download The Cool Kids' new mixtape, Tacklebox. [2DB] A voracious internet campaign led Betty White to host SNL, but can one result...
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