Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #23 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'
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Archive » July 2010
This page contains 163 entries posted in July 2010
Reviews
Zo!'s 'SunStorm' Shines Bright
If you're a passionate music lover like I am, then you already know that there's nothing worse than waiting patiently for an album to drop, only to realize that it was nowhere near as good as you'd hoped it'd be....
Contests & Giveaways, Events
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Jose James In Concert!
DC Bouncers have a busy week ahead next week. The last full month of summer (can you believe it?) starts off with more live music than you can shake your behind to. The next concert that needs to be on...
Video SoulBounce
'Loving You Is Killing' Aloe Blacc
Why does it feel like it's taking so long for Aloe Blacc to release his album, Good Things? I mean, it's coming out at the end of September but still. "Loving You Is Killing Me" is chock full of words...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Put Your Freakum Dress On
Another day, another delayed Kelly Rowland release date. [RU]Utah is Jay-Z's new fashion resource. Being years behind all of the trends finally paid off. (I see you, Ogden!) [SJ]Drake <3's Phonte, Pam Grier and red jackets with some zippers. Also,...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #24 'Smooth Criminal'
He came into her apartment He left the bloodstains on the carpet...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Leela James & Angela Johnson In Concert!
DC Bouncers, it's finally your turn to make NYC a little jealous. Yesterday, I posted a ticket giveaway to see Leela James in concert in the Big Apple. Well, there's no need to fret if you can't make it up...
First Spin
'Don't U Know' That Faith Evans Can Do No Wrong
Faith Evans is to SoulBounce what Miss Jenkins was to Benita Butrell on the '90s sketch comedy show In Living Color. Can't nobody say nothing bad about The First Lady. And why would you? She is the truth and her...
Pause For A Cause, Video SoulBounce
NY Soul All-Stars Encourage Us To 'Be A Humanitarian'
It's been months since a devastating earthquake struck Haiti in January, leaving much of the capital city of Port-au-Prince in ruins. Although the 24/7 news coverage of the catastrophe has all but stopped to a trickle, the island nation is...
First Spin, Video SoulBounce
Seu Jorge Rocks 'With You' Two Ways
Brazilian musician Seu Jorge who also happens to be my future ex-husband--natch--has been a favorite of mine for quite some time. His take on David Bowie's hits is what most people stateside are familiar with from his role in The...
Relax in Paradise
Al Goodman (1943-2010)
Al Goodman, R&B Singer, Dies at 67 [NYT] Al Goodman [Facebook] Ray, Goodman & Brown [Wiki]...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: It's Still A Thrill When You Hold Me
Al Jarreau is expected to fully recover from a recent heart procedure in time to resume touring next week. [CNN]Some are questioning Wycelf's decision to run for president of Haiti. [AP]Ne-Yo is sitting on a treasure trove of music he...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #25 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin''
Talkin', screamin', lyin' You got my baby cryin'...
First Spin
'Cant Help' But Love This Michael Jackson Remake From Soul Cycle
If you have the gumption to remake a Michael Jackson song--least of all one of his most endearing tracks from the classic album Off the Wall--then you better bring it. Well, the group Soul Cycle with Mavis "Swan" Poole on...
Video SoulBounce
'Slippin'' Away With Quadron
Just last week Quadron dropped a remix to their single "Slippin'," and now they've brought us a video for the original tune. When you first start watching you may be fooled, like I was, into thinking that it's set in...
Video SoulBounce
This Zaki Ibrahim Video Is 'Money'
I see that questioning look on your face, wondering who is Zaki Ibrahim. Well, if you've been bouncing with us for any length of time, then you'd recognize her as one of our Bounce-Worthy artists who we profiled back in...
Video SoulBounce
Theophilus London & Jesse Boykins III Don't Mean To 'Interrupt'
I'm not going to sit here and say that I absolutely adore this song, "Sorry To Interrupt," by Theophilus London with Jesse Boykins III. But at this point I really don't need much of a nudge to look at or...
First Spin, Free Music
You 'Gotta' Listen To Incognito & Ursula Rucker
Truth be told, the only spoken word I can really tolerate for more than 30 seconds is Ursula Rucker. Given her range as a performer, categorizing her as a spoken word artist is about as futile as categorizing Jill Scott...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Don't Make Me An Afterthought
Is Alicia Keys' personal life really anyone else's business? [CM]Get ready for Rihanna to sink a Battleship in her feature film debut. [PPL]Common will play in a slave in an upcoming pilot for AMC. [WH]An alleged Michael Jackson love child...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #26 'Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)'
I need to do just something to get closer to your soul And you do know that I want ya...
First Spin
Conya Doss Wants To Know 'What We Gon' Do'
"What We Gon' Do" is the question posed by Conya Doss in her new single, and if you're anything like me then what you've done is already pressed play below to hear what new flavor the soultress is bringing to...
Video SoulBounce
'Fall In Love' With Estelle & John Legend
Estelle sings back into our good graces with this pleasant video for the song "Fall In Love" with John Legend and a cast of incredibly gorgeous people. It's your classic girl-meets-boy video with the boy she's after being an absolute babe...
First Spin, Free Music
Jesse Boykins III Makes Us Wanna Get 'Closer' To Him
I'd be the first to admit that I was running a little bit late to the Jesse Boykins III bandwagon. When I finally hopped onboard, however, I spent a ridiculous amount of time kicking myself for sleeping on this brother...
First Spin
Bilal Shows Up & Shows Out In Paris
I know we're all on straight "Bilal Watch" now that we smell the definite stirrings of a new album whose release date won't be derailed in the air. Though I'm still a bit miffed that I couldn't see him last...
Video SoulBounce
Sterling Simms Has Lost His 'Baby' To The Next Man
I had all but forgotten about Sterling Simms who sang the hook on Jay-Z's "Dig A Hole" back in '06 and released his debut album in '08 with the single "Nasty Girl" that barely made a blip on the charts....
Video SoulBounce
Tabi Bonney Shows Us Why He's Our New Super 'Hero'
Tabi Bonney has won me over with this new video, "Nuthin But a Hero." The absence of trendy cool and contrived swagger makes this video one of Bonney's best to date. It is absolutely perfection in my eyes--from the beautiful...
Video SoulBounce
Is The Roots' New Video All Flame And No 'Fire'?
The Rik Cordero-directed video for The Roots' single "The Fire," featuring John Legend, will most likely confuse you at first watch. Why? Well, let's see. You may be confused when you notice that not one member of The Roots makes...
Video SoulBounce
Kid Sister Does It 'Big N Bad'
I still haven't made up my mind whether I like Kid Sister or not. Although she's a grown woman, her music is real juvenile to me. Case in point, the song "Big N Bad," which she has decided to make...
Video SoulBounce
'Uh Oooh,' Lumidee Is Back. The 'End' Is Near.
I'm gonna need someone to explain to me how "singer" Lumidee is allowed within 100 feet of a recording studio. No, seriously. If the word "wack" is ever added to Webster's, then I suggest that her headshot accompany the definition. Why is...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Ain't Nobody Loves Me Better Than You
Maxwell is dating model Selita Ebanks? Say word? [SONYC]DMX's taste of freedom didn't last too long. He's already back in the clink. [VH1]Eminem avoids computers and the internet lest he go crazy. [SP] Robin Thicke is loving daddy duty. Well, except...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #27 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You' Feat. Siedah Garrett
My life aint worth living If I can't be with you...
First Spin, Free Music
'See' & Hear What Tha Boogie & Raphael Saadiq Are Up To
With a cosign from Raphael Saadiq, you better believe that Tha Boogie has next. The trio from Southern Cali--made up of Korus, NuSchool and Lejin--released their debut EP, Love Tha Boogie (Steal This Sh*t), last year, giving people a taste...
Video SoulBounce
Get Your IDs Ready, 'This Ain't No Lil' Kid Rap' From Rah Digga
Tie your shoelaces and get a shape-up: Rah Digga is back. Not only is she coming back--her new album, Classic, is due out sometime later this year--she is not feeling young hip-hop. In this simply shot video, she stands at...
First Spin
There'll Be 'Repercussions' If You Don't Listen To This 'New' Lauryn Hill Song
Seeing the words "new Lauryn Hill song" are the equivalent to "congratulations, you've won a million dollars" in my world. OK, maybe not quite, but it does feel like I've hit the jackpot with "Repercussions," an L-Boogie track that surfaced...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Tell Me Mirror, Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
Bilal breaks men down for the ladies. [MN]The Foreign Exchange was styling and profiling last week while on tour in San Francisco. [JCP]Maxwell sent fan's hearts atwitter with a sexy Twitpic over the weekend. [TP]According to MTV, Wiz Khalifa is the...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #28 'P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)'
Tenderoni you've got to be Spark my nature Sugar fly with me...
First Spin
'Sometimes I Cry' But Eric Benét Always Makes Me Smile
We gave you a heads up earlier in the week that Eric Benét will be Lost In Time with a new album this fall. But if this sweltering summer couldn't get hot enough, here's the first single to warm you...
First Spin, Free Music
'Rise Up' With Kissey Asplund
Taking a page out of Prince's book and giving her fans a musical gift on her birthday is Kissey Asplund who shared a new song on her Bandcamp page today in honor of her born day. In case you've been...
First Spin, Free Music
Quadron Isn't 'Slippin'' With This Remix
We love Quadron here at SBHQ. Their self-titled album stays in rotation and now we have something new to add to the mix with a remix of "Slippin'." Flipped by Tru Thoughts' artist Natural Self, this remix adds sweetens the...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Mark de Clive-Lowe & Sy Smith In Concert!
Attention DC Bouncers: Mark de Clive-Lowe and Sy Smith are coming to town, and I'm going to need for all of you to come out on Friday, July 30th to get a musical blessing. A MdCL show isn't just a...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson In Concert!
New York City Bouncers, I have to admit that I'm a little jealous of you all. OK, scratch that--I'm a lot jealous. Not only do you all get to enjoy the pleasure of Eric Roberson's company every month at Sol...
The Interwebs
Monáe Watch 2010: Futuristic Blog Gets Inside Janelle's Circuits, Gives Awesome Profile
How appropriate is it that one of the best profiles/interviews of Janelle Monáe was conducted by science fiction site i09? They really get into what really makes Cindy tick, making great connections like the one between her tweenaged band The Weirdoz...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Turn Away From Your Desire
Beyoncé is chauffeured 9 times out of 10. The one time she drives her self, she's caught texting. [TBB]Color Him Abusive: Former Color Me Badd singer Bryan Abrams allegedly threw his wife across a room. [E!]Damien Marley let his hair down and...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #29 'The Love You Save'
Darlin' look both ways before you cross me You're headed for a danger zone...
Video SoulBounce
Are You Still 'Down' With Jadakiss?
If you've seen one video set in a strip club, you've pretty much seen them all. So Jadakiss doesn't bring anything new to the pole in this clip for his song "All Falls Down" from his mixtape The Champ Is...
Video SoulBounce
Ski Beatz & Mos Def Are The 'Cream Of The Planet'
Mos Def can do no wrong in my book. Whenever that dude touches a mic, it's guaranteed that he'll be bringing some heat. And when he teams up with an equally as dope producer, such as the talented Ski Beatz,...
Video SoulBounce
Kero One Gets 'On Bended Knee'
I'm not up on Kero One, but after seeing this video for his song "On Bended Knee" I clearly need to stop sleeping. This is a single from his June release Kinetic World, and he takes the rap love song...
Video SoulBounce
'Don't Cry' Ty Is Here With A New Video
UK hip-hop artist Ty has released another video from his album Special Kind Of Fool for the track "Don't Cry." He broke us off a few months ago with the high-energy banger "Emotions" and now he slows the tempo down a...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Every Word In This Song's Gonna Be About You
Get a first look of Jennifer Hudson as Winnie Mandela in the upcoming biopic Winnie. Think she pulls it off? [BV]Mary J. Blige shares some details about her role as Nina Simone. [BS]Foxy Brown better watch it before she finds...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #30 'Who's Lovin' You'
Life without love, it's oh so lonely I don't think, I don't think, I'm gonna make it...
First Spin, House of Soul
The Floacist Has A 'Prophecy'
There's something about summertime that makes me want to listen to nothing but house music all night long (say what?!). The music just sounds like sunshine and sweat. And whenever I want to work up a sweat I make sure...
First Spin, Free Music
Don't 'Hide Away' From This Dezaray Dawn Remix
If you got a hold of Dezaray Dawn's debut EP, Chameleon, when she released it last September, then you're already up on one of Atlanta's best-kept secrets. And if you're not up on her, then we're here to let you...
First Spin
Andreya Triana Keeps It All The Way Live
As we eagerly wait for Andreya Triana's album Lost Where I Belong to drop next month, let's all focus our senses on an acoustic set Red Bull Music Academy recorded of a recent performance of hers. I can't get past...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: How Did You Find Your Way
K-Ci and JoJo are coming to reality television. [C+D]Yeah, Goapele, where is your album? [AOAAD]Aloe Blacc is casket sharp on his upcoming album cover. [2DB]Ameriie gained an extra I in her name and a fiancee. [TRU]...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #31 'Can You Feel It'
'Cause were all the same Yes the blood inside of me is inside of you...
First Spin, Free Music
Brutha Can Do It 'Anywhere'
The brothers of Brutha have certainly gotten the attention of the sisters of SoulBounce with these remakes of some of our favorite '90s R&B jams on their newly released mixtape, Destination: Short Stay. We gave you a heads up last...
Video SoulBounce
'OMG' This Cover of Usher & Rihanna Is 'Rude'
And when I say "rude," I mean "bad" as in "good." I may be old and ornery and only like what I like, dammit, but I do know talent when I hear it. Don't ask me to sing you a...
First Spin, Free Music
Black Spade & Friends Completely Slay & 'Destroy'
Instead of rushing to my computer to announce with wild abandon that Black Spade's latest mixtape, Build And Destroy, had dropped last week, I decided to fall back and get more acquainted with it instead of giving it a cursory...
Video SoulBounce
Mayer Hawthorne Wants 'Your Easy Lovin''
Mayer Hawthorne enlists a few dozen dancing dames in his video for "Your Easy Lovin' Aint Pleasin' Nothin'." As much as I want to hear some new music from this cat, it's good to see him still releasing songs from...
Video SoulBounce
'What's Up' With Dondria?
Well, Dondria looks a little different in her new video for the single "Shawty What's Up." Bless her heart for buying some new hair and also for attempting to get some dance lessons as this clip opens because from the...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: No Matter What The People Say
A few members of the Westboro Baptist Church protested Lady Gaga's St. Louis concert over the weekend, and Gaga took to Twitter to advise her fans on how to deal with "their message of hatred and divisiveness". [IDOL] Watch...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #32 'Workin' Day And Night'
I'll be workingFrom sun up to midnight...
Video SoulBounce
Something Is Missing From Slum Village's 'Reunion'
Or, rather, someone is missing. For the second Slum Village video in a row, group member Elzhi is conspicuously absent from the visuals. This time he called in sick to the shoot for the song "Reunion Pt. 2." Not sure...
First Spin
Calvin Richardson Thinks 'You're So Amazing'
Calvin Richardson may not have blown up yet--and I don't know why because this brother can sing rings around some folks--but it's just a matter of time. Perhaps 2010 is his year with the release of his third album in...
First Spin
A 'Wake Up' Call From John Legend, The Roots, Melanie Fiona & Common
The second half of 2010 is sounding as lovely as the first half did, and one album that many are buzzing about is Wake Up!, the upcoming collaboration from John Legend and The Roots. Stellar artists on their own, Legend...
A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce
Eric Benét To Get 'Lost In Time' On New Album
Ladies, get ready to swoon. One of the most consistent and talented soul men, Eric Benét, will be releasing his fifth album this September. Entitled Lost In Time, to hear Benét tell it in this featurette, the disc will be just...
Video SoulBounce
Just Sign 'Your Name' On Pharrell & Swedish House Mafia
Is it a little too early for some electro? You can be the judge after taking a peek at Pharrell's collaboration with Swedish House Mafia "One (Your Name)." Under the right circumstances, this joint could definitely pop things off as...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Let Me Make Love To You For The Last Time
Casting director's sentiments regarding Kanye: "Please do not buy his albums." [TA]Janet Jackson is the latest celebrity in the angry claws of PETA. [HAP]A Prince vs. The Neptunes mixtape? Please and thank you. [SC]One day after a death-defying fall, Pink...
Praise & Worship, Video SoulBounce
Lenny Kravitz Crashes Choir, Takes Our Cares 'Away'
New Orleans, birthplace of Jazz and rich in cultural history mecca that it is, is a town with music that oozes out of its soil. On any given day, you could hear the most amazing artists you'll know will never...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
DMV Bouncers: Win A Prize Pack & Tickets To The 5th Annual Summer Spirit Festival!
DMV Bouncers, if you enter to win no other giveaway this year, then let this be the one. We already hipped you to the ridiculous lineup in store for the 5th Annual Summer Spirit Festival coming to the Merriweather Post...
Video SoulBounce
Who Will Monica Choose To 'Love' Her 'All Over'?
I have to say that I'm very surprised that I like Monica's latest album, Still Standing, as much as I do. She has delivered a very solid effort this time around after a few sonic missteps on her past few...
Events, First Spin, Soul On Stage
Bounce-Worthy Artists Are 'Running: AMOK' In New Stage Production
Not to toot our own horns, but we're a talented bunch here at SoulBounce. One of our team members, Moon aka Khadijah Ali-Coleman, is not only a Contributing Editor for the site, but she's an accomplished singer, songwriter, performer and...
Video SoulBounce
Is This New Flying Lotus Video Interesting? 'MmmHmm'
I'm not even going to claim to understand what's going on in this new Flying Lotus video for "MmmHmm" from his awesome new album Cosmogramma. I not going to try to understand what the dynamic is between the headress-adorned Thundercat...
Video SoulBounce
We 'Think' We'll Never Get 'Over' Bilal
Despite sulking after hearing that Bilal's recent Paris show was sold out--especially since Paris and great soul music sounds like a fantasy of mine--I let it go armed with the knowledge that I will see him perform stateside soon. Thankfully,...
First Spin, Free Music
Brutha Gets Their 'Freek' On & We Like It
I'm surprised that I have actually heard of Brutha, a newish male R&B group who actually can sing and don't just sing about things that make me angry. However, my face automatically screwed up when I got wind that they...
The Mixologists
The Mixologists: Summer Of Michael Jackson Vol. 2
Never ones to not come through on our promises, we present to you the second mix in SoulBounce's Summer of Michael Jackson mixtape series, "Moonlight." Where the first mix in this series, "Sunshine," contained tracks that focused on Michael displaying his...
First Spin, Free Music
Monáe Watch 2010: 'Cold War' Wondamix Casts Song In Different Light
The Wondamix of Janelle Monáe's "Cold War" definitely changes its energy. The original is frenetic, on the verge. By giving it some Spanish guitar and slowing the beat it definitely has a more dissonant vibe. It's kind of like the...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Out In The Street They Call It Murder
Too Short was arrested in Idaho? Idaho?! [AHH]Rest easy, everyone. John Legend supports Nicki Minaj. [RU]Tank has a new song called "Sex Music." Soon people will be describing the act in their song titles. "Penis In Vagina" by Dru Hill in...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #34 'This Place Hotel'
She thought that I had cheated for another lover I turn my back to see that I'm undercover Now I can't convince this girl there ain't no other...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend July's Sol Village!
It's that time of the month, NYC Bouncers. Sol Village time, that is! Yup, yup, it's going down once again at S.O.B.'s on Wednesday, July 21st with the monthly showcase of talent that you won't want to miss. Joining host...
A Soulful Noise, Free Music
The Floacist Readies Solo Debut Album
In case you've been wondering what Natalie "The Floacist" Stewart has been up to since the ladies of Floetry went their separate ways, there's some good news. She has been busily working on her solo debut album, which is scheduled...
SoulTube, Video SoulBounce
Janelle Monáe Shows Will Ferrell A Little 'Love'
When I heard that Janelle Monáe was going to perform on ESPN's 10th Annual ESPY Awards show I was hyped to see what the pint-sized powerhouse was going to do his time around. Her "Tightrope" has been making the rounds,...
Diggin' in the Crates
Michael Jackson Gets You Up To 'Speed'
Out of all the songs from Michael Jackson's Moonwalker "Smooth Criminal" is my favorite. But after that "Speed Demon" comes in a close second. The track was just so funky and wasn't readily available and didn't regularly play on the radio...
Video SoulBounce
A Double Dose Of Ne-Yo
It seems like just yesterday that Ne-Yo released his last album, Year of the Gentleman, but it's been almost two years if you can believe it. To make up for his "absence" he breaks us off with two new videos...
Video SoulBounce
'There Goes My' Usher
Number one hit records be damned, but I really haven't been feeling Usher and his output lately. The masses have eaten "OMG" up with the biggest spoon in town, but I have a more discriminating palate. There is one song,...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Let Me Tell It To You One Time
Joaquin Phoenix and Casey Affleck continue to insist that I'm Still Here, a "documentary" about Phoenix's foray into hip-hop, is not a joke. [PRE] "Behind the Music: Usher" premiers next Monday on VH1, but you can read some of...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #35 'Ease On Down The Road' Feat. Diana Ross
Don't you carry nothin' That might be a load....
Events, First Spin, Free Music
'Go' Get Some Black Milk & More Next Week In DC
It's already been established that 2010 is the year that hip hop took a turn for the better. So much so that I've fallen in love with the genre once again. One MC/producer/beatmaker who will be continuing the trend and...
First Spin, Free Music
Rick Ross & Cee-Lo's 'Tears' Make This Song Cry
Ready to go three for three on these Rick Ross posts on SoulBounce this week? Yes? No? Too late. If only Mr. Ross' new album Teflon Don--gag--didn't have such tight beats then I could back to ignoring him like the...
Video SoulBounce
Best Rap Video This Year Thus Far
This video, which has no budget unless you count the amount of money spent on bananas, bathroom cleaner and other assorted items already in this apartment, is awesome. Yes, it is awesome. Why? Because not only does this remind me...
Video SoulBounce
Electric Wire Hustle Test The 'Waters'
Seven months may have passed since I put Electric Wire Hustle on my list of Top 10 Songs of 2009, but I never, ever forgot about them. While I'm still wishing for a stateside tour to catch them live, Speeakz...
First Spin, Free Music
Sip On Some Of Jesse Boykins III's 'Nectar'
Just like most songs end up being about love and therefore a lot of song's have the same title, "Nectar" as a song title is as about as original as being told that some dude "just wants to be friends"...
SoulTube, Video SoulBounce
Big Boi & The Roots Get Down On That 'Shutterbugg'
If you were to call me on the phone, I would drop whatever I was doing and twerk it like I knew what to do with it. Why? Because not only is Big Boi's "Shutterbugg" my new ringtone, but I...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Always Stick Together Even When Time Tough
Security has been increased at Michael Jackson's tomb due to fans vandalizing it. [SR]Monica just shot a new video with Maino and the Lakers' Shannon Brown as her love interests. [TRU]Only Lady Gaga would rock a gown made of Hello...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #36 'Say Say Say' Feat. Paul McCartney
Standing here Baptized in all my tears...
Video SoulBounce
Lyfe Jennings Brings His 'Statistics' To Life
The Steve Harvey of R&B, Lyfe Jennings, has premiered the video for his single "Statistics." I already panned this song when it first hit the net, so I didn't expect much, and this video, which basically illustrates the lyrics, lived...
Video SoulBounce
Rick Ross & John Legend Are At It Again With 'Sweet Life'
Wipe that side-eye off of your face. Look, I didn't wake up today expecting to be liking another Rick Ross track either but that's the way the ball bounces. Let's just forget about that white tiger in the cage, the...
Video SoulBounce
Slum Village Moves 'Faster' Toward The End
The Slum Village story is soon coming to an end with the recent announcement that the group has broken up in advance of their last album, Villa Manifesto, hitting the streets on July 27th. It's unfortunate that it's come to...
Video SoulBounce
Asher Roth Wants Some 'Toni Braxton'
There is nothing in my current music library under the name Asher Roth, but I can unequivocally say that I am feeling this song. The flip of Willie Mitchell's "Groovin'" that RZA deftly chopped up for GZA's "Liquid Swords"? Yeah,...
Video SoulBounce
Black Spade, 'I Heart' You
I was actually intending on keeping this little gem all to myself but since Black Spade himself hit me up on Twitter yesterday asking me how I felt about his new video, "I Heart," I felt compelled to share it...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Tomorrow People Where Is Your Best
Peep the tracklist for Wake Up!, the new album from The Roots & John Legend. [OKP] Carlos Santana proposed to girlfriend and drummer Cindy Blackman during a recent concert. [BV]It's a wrap for The-Dream and Christina Milian. [CM]Lil Kim's milkshake...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #37 'You Can't Win'
You get in way over your head And you only got yourself to blame...
Video SoulBounce
Ahmad & Crooked I Combat Coonery & 'Get Some Money'
Now don't get me wrong. Racial profiling, police brutality and general racist attitudes have remained despite how much progress we've all made since the March on Washington. But we all know the fates of those high-profile athletes who find themselves...
First Spin
Follow Kameron Corvet 'This Way'
There has been a particular void left in my music collection after Dionne Farris' first album did not yield another massively available album like Wild Seed, Wild Flower. I've found some artists since then that have helped me through this...
First Spin
Come Ride Shotgun In Rick Ross' 'Maybach'
I've never had anything against Rick Ross. I wouldn't be able to name one of his songs even if I tried, but I am well-acquainted with T.I., Jadakiss and Erykah Badu. Since I'll never rule out listening to anything, I gave...
Relax in Paradise
Bishop Walter Hawkins (1949-2010)
Award-Winning Gospel Singer Walter Hawkins Dies [NPR] Walter Hawkins [Wiki]...
Relax in Paradise
Sugar Minott (1956-2010)
Reggae singer Sugar Minott dies at 54 [AP] Sugar Minott [Official][Wiki]...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Stolen From Africa, Brought To America
DMX promptly went to the studio after being released from prison. [MI]Whatever, Europe. So what if you got a new Prince album and he perfomed in France over the weekend? [PBB]The phrase "slow singing and flower bringing" originated with Aaron...
Video SoulBounce
Eric Roberson Tugs At Heartstrings With 'Still'
Unless you just started reading SoulBounce yesterday, then you should know how I feel about Eric Roberson. The object of my Errobsession can do no wrong. He's the man and everything that he touches is golden. The end. It's really...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #38 'You Are Not Alone'
Everyday I sit and ask myself How did love slip away...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
Bay Area Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!
Get ready for some musical goodness coming your way courtesy of The Foreign Exchange, San Francisco and Bay Area Bouncers. Their West coast tour will wind down with a two-night stand at Yoshi's on Thursday, July 22nd and Friday, July...
Kicks & Giggles, Listicle
3 Products Prince Needs To Sell
Soon our British and European Bouncers will be amongst the first to get their hands on Prince's new album 20Ten when he gives it away in various print publications for free. Master at marketing and merchandising that he is, this...
First Spin
Pharoahe Monch Gets His 'Shine' On This Summer
Oh. I'm sorry. Is this a Pharoahe Monch track featuring Mela Machinko produced by Diamond D? Oh yes. Yes, it is. Is it dope? Do I really need to answer that question? All I'm going to say is that Monch's new...
A Soulful Noise
Fans Not Buying Music, Not Paying For Tickets Either
I won't lie. Like many of you and many other people you know, the advent of the rise of the internet has meant access to unprecedented things. Namely free music oftentimes before it hits shelves. Performers have long complained about...
Video SoulBounce
Oceana Wants To Give You All Her 'La La'
I've been caught sleeping on an artist yet again, but thank goodness it's never too late discover good music. My latest "discovery" is singer Oceana. The German Chocolate and French Caribbean stunner released her debut album, Love Supply, in 2009...
Video SoulBounce
Say Hello To Cookin' Soul's 'Summer In Brooklyn'
Even if you're not living there or visiting, you've probably heard how hot it is in New York City right now. Sweltering. Oppressive. But then "Summer In Brooklyn" comes on and I wanna get on a plane to the city,...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: You Know That I'm A Fiend
Kenny G's got your back, Internet. Pay no mind to The Purple One. [AP]Is anyone checking for Brooke Valentine? [TW]Snoop Dogg is trying to get a role on a British show called Coronation Street. He works hard for the sticky....
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #39 'She's Out Of My Life'
Damned indecision and cursed pride Kept my love for her locked deep inside...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
Portland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!
Where are our Portland, Oregon Bouncers at? We know that you're out there, because good music lovers are everywhere. And speaking of good music, get ready for The Foreign Exchange posse to bring just that to your fair city on...
We Hear
Howard University Surprised By Mary J. Blige's Acceptance
As proud as we all were to hear that Mary J. Blige was accepted to Howard University after earning her high school equivalency diploma, HU has issued a statement stating, "We encourage Ms. Blige to continue her studies and welcome...
Crowd Participation, Listicle, Reviews
SoulBounce's Best Albums Of 2010...So Far
Toward the end of 2009, when word of new albums that were due in the new year began to spread, many, including SoulBounce, predicted that 2010 was going to be one of the best years in urban music in recent...
Soul Cynic
Kelis Toots Own Horn, We're Left Scratching Our Heads
I like Kelis. I adore her quirky, no-holds-barred, you-can-hate-if-you-want-to-hate, husky voiced way of doing things. She's never really been the type to need to defend what she does, namely because she doesn't care what you think any damn way. I...
SoulTube, Video SoulBounce
Silk Lets Out Their Inner 'Freak' & We're Mildly Uncomfortable
The last time I saw Silk perform "Freak Me" was on an unseasonably cool New Orleans night at my alma mater, Xavier University, during our Spring Fest concert. They were--no lie--pouring drugstore-bought gallons of water on themselves and I was...
Industry & Culture, Media Watch
Janelle Monáe Sorta Denies Being Gay, Embraces Robosexuality
Apparently there are rumblings that beloved weirdo and self-processed "alien from outer space" Janelle Monáe bats for the girls. I'd never heard the rumor myself nor had it once ever crossed my mind that she might date women, but apparently...
First Spin
Rah Digga Comes Hard In 'Cars'
Well, look at this. The same week after Nicki Minaj's "Your Love"--which is likely causing Annie Lennox to repeatedly bang her head against a wall multiple times--was declared the first female to have a #1 rap single in 7 years,...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed
Did BET cancel a Tonex appearance on the channel because of his sexuality? [CM]The GRAMMYS have changed their Best New Artist nomination criteria. [Y!]He just dropped his new album on Tuesday and Big Boi is already talking about his next...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #40 'Ben'
With a friend to call my own I'll never be alone...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
LA Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!
Los Angeles Bouncers, I don't know how you all got to be so lucky to have the opportunity to see The Foreign Exchange twice this summer, but count your blessings because the FE crew is coming back to the left...
Video SoulBounce
'No One's Gonna' See Cee-Lo In His New Music Video
Warning, this video is not safe for work because it contains brief nudity. But that's not Cee-Lo frolicking around with his naughty bits on blast. As a matter of fact, Mr. Green is nowhere to be found in the visuals...
First Spin, Free Music
Eric Roberson & Black Einstein Get Live For 'The London Sessions'
During a recent visit to jolly old London, SoulBounce fave Eric Roberson hooked up with keyboardist Colin Emmanuel, who performs under the moniker Black Einstein, and a few musician friends. The result was The London Sessions, a live recording of...
Industry & Culture, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce
Janelle Monáe Brings The Technicolor In This Coke Ad
When Janelle Monáe was rhyming about wishing that people would stop asking her to change her clothes, she was definitely talking about me. I know that her black-and-white color palette is her signature currently, just like Erykah's headwraps made those less...
First Spin, Free Music
Brian Culbertson & Avant Want To Get You 'Open'
Although he's been releasing albums since the mid-'90s, I am a relatively new fan of Brian Culbertson. The multi-instrumentalist popped up on my radar in recent years as a repeat performer at the Capital Jazz Fest, and I've grown...
Relax in Paradise
Harvey Fuqua (1929-2010)
Doo-Wop Star, Motown Executive Harvey Fuqua Dies [ABC] Harvey Fuqua [Wiki]...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Can I Get A Kiss Goodnight
Zo! reflects on the magic and madness on the set of his very first video shoot. [MA]Drake donated $25K to help dancehall star Mavado open a library and learning center in Jamaica. [JS]With a warrant out for his arrest, Suge...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #41 'Bad'
Your talk is cheapYou're not the man...
Media Watch, The Interwebs
To Prince The Internet Is 'Over,' But Something In The Water Does Not Compute
Prince fans worldwide are beside themselves with excitement at the prospect that new music from his Royal Badness will be here by the weekend. Prior to 20Ten's free release starting on July 10th the Daily Mirror, the newspaper that will...
Events
Talib Kweli To Headline 5th Annual J Dilla Tribute & Fundraiser In DC
The DMV loves Dilla each and every day, but this Friday heads are really expected to come out and represent for the 5th Annual J Dilla Tribute and Fundraiser. The Washington, DC music community will come together once again for...
Video SoulBounce
Party The 'Night' Away With Zo!, Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington & Rapper Big Pooh
It's Zo!'s time to shine, and he is ready for his closeup in the music video for the single "This Could Be the Night." He looks like star stepping on the scene of his SunStorm album release party flanked by...
Video SoulBounce
Tom Joyner Interviews MJ On The Set Of 'Beat It,' Stunnas Set To Thrill
Any interview during the escalating period of Michael Jackson's video releases from Thriller is a treat. Seeing a spry, track-suited Tom Joyner with a headful of hair throw some mildly invasive questions at the Thrillermaker on the cusp of making...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Just A Little Love Is All I Need
Prince says "the internet's completely over". [NME] George Michael was arrested after crashing into a building this weekend. [MTV] Israeli soldiers really like Ke$ha. [NYM] Javier Bardem will be the next famous guest star on Glee [JJ]...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #42 'Earth Song'
What have we done to the world? Look what we've done....
A Soulful Noise
Bilal Channels Brother Malcolm For 'Airtight's Revenge' Cover
How dope is Bilal's album cover for his upcoming release, Airtight's Revenge? Extremely. Paying homage to Civil Rights leader Malcolm X's iconic pose where he was looking out from behind a window curtain with a rifle in hand, Bilal redoes...
First Spin
MED & Talib Kweli Deliver A 'Classic'
I've been searching for some mellower hip-hop tracks. Such tunes that don't force me to keep going on my treadmill but rather enable me to enjoy a voluntary long drive to nowhere in particular. Such is the role fufilled by...
A Soulful Noise
Promises, Promises: Questlove Confirms Supergroup with Amy Winehouse
Pet peeve #4080: don't make me any promises you can't keep. That's why I find the recent news that Questlove intends upon forming a "supergroup" with still-troubled Amy Winehouse to be as likely to come to fruition as this overdue...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Get On Your Hands And Knees
Janet Jackson and her outfits did not disappoint during the Essence Music Festival this past weekend. [CL]Alicia Keys may want to take a much deserved break after a recent slip on stage at the EMF. [TFB] Mary J. Blige...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #43 'They Don't Care About Us'
Beat me, hate me You can never break me...
Events
Summer Spirit Festival Returns To The DMV With Badu, The Roots & Many More
SoulBounce's birthday month (and mine, too!) is shaping up to be rather musically delicious. August starts off with a boom bap at the 5th Annual Summer Spirit Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. I attended the Summer...
The Interwebs, Video SoulBounce
What Do The People Have To Say About Michael Jackson?
With us celebrating the Summer of Michael Jackson, it's only fitting that we highlight something that our soulful fam from across the pond, PinBoard Blog, did to honor the King's legacy. They kicked off their new video series "The People,"...
Contests & Giveaways, Events
DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY In Concert!
The summer concert season just got a little bit hotter in the Washington, DC area with the prospect of J*DaVeY coming to town. The terrific twosome will bring their eclectic brand of new wave, soul, funk and rock to Liv...
Video SoulBounce
Big Boi Wants You To 'Follow' Him
Big Boi's new album, Sir Lucious Left Foot...The Son of Chico Dusty, doesn't hit stores until Tuesday, but he's already on his third music video. These new visuals are for the track "Follow Us" featuring Vonnegutt, a pop rock group...
I'm Mad, We Hear
Guess What, Believers Of Chris Brown's BET Awards Breakdown? You've Been Punk'd!
I'm not one to gloat, but, dammit, I love being right. Especially in an instance when people tell me how wrong I am. Such as earlier this week when I questioned the realness of Chris Brown's breakdown while attempting to...
A Soulful Noise
Solange Says Fro Changed How She Sings, Is Bored With R&B
Never the one to shy away from stating her opinion, Solange was pretty candid about her current musical tastes in an fashion interview for Refinery 29. After retreating to Cali to smoke herb, blow into beer bottles and play flower...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: This Time It's Gonna Last Forever
Ciara's new album is called Basic Instinct? OK. [LL]There's a lot of love between Swizz Beats and Alicia Keys. [NOTW]Bun B says he has a lot in common with Drake. Besties? [MTV]Is the Vuvuzela the new Auto-Tune? [TG]...
Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs
SoulBounce's Top 50 Michael Jackson Songs: #44 'Show You The Way To Go'
...we can come together And think like one...
A Soulful Noise
Prince's '20Ten' Album Cover Looks Real Familiar
I should have known that Prince was up to something when he wore a tunic with a drawing of himself to the BET Awards. It wasn't a shameful act of narcissism that only he could pull off, but, instead, it...
First Spin
Eric Lau & Friends 'See' Our Need For More Great Music
Sometimes our friends from across the pond get the best dibs on new music and this new EP from Eric Lau is no exception. Currently available on Amazon's UK site, those of us wanting to listen to Eric Lau &...
Rap Snacks
Cover Artwork For Kanye West's 'Power' Shows Him Powerless
Of course, the cover art for limelight craving and perpetually tormented star Kanye West's single "Power" would feature a disembodied head--crown still tightly affixed--with a sword jabbed into its ear. Why not? It invites questioning and looks dope. The striking image is...
First Spin, House of Soul
Ezel's 'Lifetime' Gets A Second Chance
When we hipped all of you to Ezel's latest track "In My Lifetime" with Tamara Wellons, I surmised that a remix--as all dope House tracks are treated to--wasn't far off. I was right and thank goodness I was because Deetron's...
Relax in Paradise
Remembering, Missing Phyllis Hyman
Statuesque and magnificent, Phyllis Hyman visually represented the ideal of a modern-day goddess. Over six feet tall in heels and donning headgear reminiscent of the crowns worn by Egyptian royalty, Phyllis was a sight to behold. When she opened her...
Video SoulBounce
Keith Sweat & Joe 'Test Drive' A Few Cars And Ladies
I already panned Keith Sweat and Joe's duet "Test Drive" earlier this year, so it was doubtful that the new video would make me feel any differently about the track. And it doesn't, nor does the video light my fire. But...
Video SoulBounce
Janelle Monáe Gets B.o.B & Lupe Fiasco To Rap, Tip On Her 'Tightrope'
I realized two things while watching Janelle Monáe's new video for the "Tightrope (Wondamix)": B.o.B is a cutie on duty and Janelle can do no wrong right about now. Oh yeah, Lupe Fiasco is in the video, too, but this joint...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: You Don't Have To Say This Love Is Forever
These Michael Jackson paintings are bizarre, creepy and oddly hysterical. [BWE]Katherine Jackson plans to make movies about MJ. [TMZ]See flicks of how J*DaVeY and Hal Linton got down at S.O.B.'s this week. [FB]Have you nominated SoulBounce for a Black Weblog Award yet?...
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