Archive » September 2010

This page contains 168 entries posted in September 2010

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Musical Youth To 'Pass The Dutchie' Pon The Next Episode Of 'UnSung'

I don't know about y'all, but the past few Monday nights have found me glued to my television set watching new episodes of TV One's UnSung. The subjects for the current season have been fascinating and their stories heartbreaking. The...

Butta | 09/30/2010 at 6:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'You Play Too Rough' For Blue Six

When a video has absolutely nothing to do with the song, it has to be pretty visually stunning for me to like it. Every video doesn't have to be a literal interpretation of a song's lyrics, but can I have...

Butta | 09/30/2010 at 5:45 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

This Nadine Charles Remix Is 'The One'

Thanks to the recent release of the video for Nadine Charles' "You Are the One," I was reminded how much I loved the song when I first heard it a few months ago. My affinity for the track is rooted...

Butta | 09/30/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Terrace Martin, U-N-I & Charlie Wilson Give Us Something 'Special'

Much like the buzz surrounding Kendrick Lamar's debut album, Overly Dedicated, fellow Californian Terrace Martin has been creating quite a buzz for his latest with Devi Dev, Here, My Dear. Granted, the long list of collaborators in enough to make anyone...

ill Mami | 09/30/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events

Sade To Go On Tour For The First Time In A Decade

Guess what? As though you couldn't already tell from the title of this post and the photo above, Sade is going on tour. Details are very few and far between right now, but we do know is that the first...

ill Mami | 09/30/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake Give A Hip-Hop History Lesson

I must say that Jimmy Fallon has proven himself to be the most adept late night talk show host when it comes to music, but with The Roots as your backing band, one really has no excuse. I've always loved...

ill Mami | 09/30/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Aloe Blacc's 'Femme Fatale' Is One Dangerous Dame

Aloe Blacc's new album, Good Things, is in stores this week, and he's dropped a new video to coincide with its release for the song "Femme Fatale." A remake of a song by The Velvet Underground, this isn't my favorite...

Butta | 09/30/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Can You Stay 'Away' From This Faith Evans & Keyshia Cole Track?

There have been quite a few leaks from Faith Evans' newest Something About Faith which drops this Tuesday, October 5th. There was this track Redman collaborated on with her that I still couldn't sit all the way through and now...

ill Mami | 09/30/2010 at 2:45 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Welcome' To Detroit With Black Milk

If you call yourself a hip-hop fan and you haven't copped Black Milk's new joint, Album of the Year, then please go sit in the corner with your back to the class right now. Clearly one of the best hip-hop...

Butta | 09/30/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Jamiroquai Previews 'Rock Dust Light Star' On 'Later With Jools Holland'

The Jamiroquai machine is officially kicking into high gear as the group preps for the November 1st release of their seventh studio album, Rock Dust Light Star. Since revealing the release date of the new album, Jay Kay and cohorts...

Ivory | 09/30/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Your Eyes Won't Believe What Your Mind Can't Conceive

Immature is back. Yay? [BSP]Another person has come forward with a sordid tale of Solar physically abusing Guru. [SOHH]Diddy's shoes were all wrong for his skirt. [TRU]Phonte and Drake on a song? It could happen. [UD]...

Butta | 09/30/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Janelle Monáe Tips On Her 'Tightrope' On 'Dancing With The Stars'

The most exciting moment on last night's results episode of Dancing With the Stars wasn't the nail-biting final moments before we learned the fate of contestants Michael Bolton versus The Situation. Those two weak links had nothing on the star...

Butta | 09/29/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin

Get Some Of Full Crate & FS Green's 'Eggs & Pancakes'

If there is one release that I have been waiting patiently with baited breath for it's got to be Full Crate & FS Green's Hi Hat Club (Vol. 5): Eggs & Pancakes. I'm not even going to get into how...

ill Mami | 09/29/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

How 'G.O.O.D.' Is Jesse Boykins III's 'Runaway'?

If you know me, then you know I've made no secret about my love for all things Jesse Boykins III-related, including his music and especially his hair. Which it makes it that much harder to say what I'm about to...

Ivory | 09/29/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Escape With Jneiro Jarel To 'Amazonica'

At a time when so many artists get stuck in the musical rut of figuring out how to expand their sound, it's refreshing when you come across an artist who isn't restricted by musical boundaries. Jneiro Jarel is one of...

Ivory | 09/29/2010 at 3:15 PM | Permalink

The Interwebs, Video SoulBounce

Syleena Johnson Makes Twitter Followers 'Happy' With An Acapella Treat

One of the realest artists who I've ever had the pleasure of interviewing has been Syleena Johnson. Not only is she an incredible vocalist who sings from the depths of her soul every single time she opens her mouth, but...

Butta | 09/29/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Marsha Ambrosius' 'Late Nights & Early Mornings' Album Cover Is Right On Time

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha. I'm sure that's the thought that will be running through the minds of many who choose to pick up Marsha Ambrosius' Late Nights & Early Mornings album once it's released on November 9th. I can't say that...

ill Mami | 09/29/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Kicks & Giggles, Video SoulBounce

Mike Tyson & Wayne Brady Miss No Steps In This Comedy Spoof

I must've thought I was hallucinating when I saw a photo of Mike Tyson a couple of weeks ago on Twitter with a caption referring to him making a remake of Bobby Brown's "Every Little Step" for Funny Or Die....

ill Mami | 09/29/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Reviews

KUKU Gives Us Some 'Love' We Can Afford

I was excited to learn that acoustic soul singer KUKU dropped his new album, Love In a Time of Hope & Recession, this week after waiting for some time for new music after his 2007 release, Absence of Cool, that still enjoys...

Moon | 09/29/2010 at 1:15 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

This Kelis Video Makes Us Want To 'Scream'

In the effort to avoid being labeled a "hater" or whatever lazy term is hot in the streets for having a negative opinion about something, I will succinctly provide the following synopsis of Kelis' new video "Scream": great body, beautiful...

ill Mami | 09/29/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments (16) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

El DeBarge & Babyface Collaborate On This Photo & More

Is anyone as excited to glance upon this picture as I am? Is it just me or is the notion that two of the most talented songwriters to have ever put pen to paper collaborating together on a song enough...

ill Mami | 09/29/2010 at 11:45 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Is It A Dream Come True

Lil Wayne is on President Barack Obama's iPod. That's almost as scary as the war in Afghanistan. [GWKR] Nick Cannon has challenged Eminem to a duel boxing match. [XXL]Paul Wall apologized for mollywhopping a fan who got out of pocket at a...

Butta | 09/29/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Get 'Lost In' Eric Benét's Album Cover

Dig if you will the album cover for Eric Benét's fifth studio album, Lost In Time. First things first, Eric looks so handsome on this cover that it should be a crime. But enough about how ridiculously gorgeous this man...

Butta | 09/28/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin

JSOUL & Carol Riddick Have Something To 'Tell' You

Have you ever heard two people sing together for the first time, and they sounded so good that you were left wondering what took so long for such a collaboration to happen? If you feel me, then you'll definitely feel...

Butta | 09/28/2010 at 7:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Julie Dexter Is 'Broke Up About You'

Julie Dexter sings the bittersweet ballad of the other woman on "Broke Up About You," the official first single from her upcoming album, New Again. The track is actually not a ballad at all, but she does a little something...

Butta | 09/28/2010 at 5:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'Love Me' Some Tone Trezure

I see that quizzical look on your face, and you may, in fact, be asking yourself the same question that is plastered on the graphic above. In the event that the name Tone Trezure is unfamiliar, her work may not be...

Butta | 09/28/2010 at 4:45 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Rhonda Thomas Let's Her 'Light' Shine

After an 11-year run as a background vocalist and featured soloist with Isaac Hayes before his untimely passing in 2008, Rhonda Thomas turned the focus back on her solo career and the new album, Listen, is the fruit of her...

Butta | 09/28/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Gil Scott-Heron Is 'Killing' It

How often do artists get their video premiered at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City? If you're Gil Scott-Heron you most certainly do. Ditto that for the director of "New York Is Killing Me" Chris Cunningham, acclaimed for making...

ill Mami | 09/28/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

'Boogie' Down With Tall Black Guy & Michael Jackson

Our Summer of Michael Jackson celebration may have ended a month ago, but our love for the man and voracious appetite for all things Michael hasn't. Thank goodness we have people like Tall Black Guy to satisfy our hunger. A...

Butta | 09/28/2010 at 1:45 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Jazmine Sullivan Is Only Giving You '10 Seconds'

Ladies, have you ever been so fed up with a guy and his foolishness that he had you tripping over yourself to get to the phone to call Cousin Pookie and 'dem to come and whip his tail? Well, apparently...

Ivory | 09/28/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'You Are The One' For Nadine Charles

Time and time again, the U.K. has proven that there is a wealth of soul music talent across the pond just waiting for U.S. fans to sink our musical ears into. Add Nadine Charles to that list. If you took...

Ivory | 09/28/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: However Do You Need Me

Something extremely interesting: Mos Def has signed with Kanye's G.O.O.D Music imprint. [PF] Something...not so interesting: Libra Scale, Ne-Yo's upcoming new album, has been pushed back again--this time to November 22nd. [S2S] Something you've surely dreamed of: Beyonce and...

huny | 09/28/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Hennessy Artistry Concert!

Where are my Detroit Bouncers? I know that giveaways for our Detroit fam are few and far between, but that doesn't mean that we don't love y'all. To show how deep our love is, we're giving away VIP admission for...

Butta | 09/27/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Corinne Bailey Rae Makes Us Feel The 'Love'

What are the chances that in the span of two weeks two artists who I love would cover the same song by one of my favorite singers of all time? Well, if you're Corinne Bailey Rae and Bilal, those chances...

Butta | 09/27/2010 at 5:15 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jamiroquai Takes Us On An Exciting 'White Knuckle Ride' Through 'Blue Skies'

I love artists who keep me on my toes and make me continuously expect the unexpected from them. Case in point, Jamiroquai, who returned to make me shake my bon bon with the jam "White Knuckle Ride" a few weeks...

Butta | 09/27/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Soul Cynic, Video SoulBounce

Can Digable Planets Stage A Comeback & Hold On To Old Fans With A New Member?

I loved the the hip-hop group Digable Planets. I listened to them in admiration as a college student and was disappointed with their eventual disappearance from the scene. Sowhen I got word that Digable Planets is slated to make a...

Moon | 09/27/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin

Mario Wants To Mark His 'Territory'

There's nothing worse than when bad music happens to good artists, and, sadly, few other artists have fallen victim to it as much as Mario. An otherwise great singer, far too often this B-more cutie has gotten lost in the...

Ivory | 09/27/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Praise & Worship

Lizz Wright Sweeps Away The Competition

Lizz Wright fans are now one step closer to her newest album Fellowship dropping with this new track, "Sweeping Through The City," now available. While the full-length album will be released tomorrow, this song is not only available to listen...

ill Mami | 09/27/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Little 'Boy' Blu Blew This One Our Way

Anyone who has even a modicum of taste has been checking for Blu for some time now. He has managed to exist on the fringes of the music game mainly by making intermittent appearances on others' projects. Quiet as was...

ill Mami | 09/27/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Dick Griffey (1943-2010)

Entrepreneur, Humanitarian and Black Music Legend Dick Griffey Dies [EUR]...

Butta | 09/27/2010 at 10:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Why Don't You Stay A Little While Child?

Kanye West was "Harder, Better, Faster, Browner" on The Cleveland Show. [SC]Black Dynamite is now a comic with its debut Slave Island. [AN]Jay Electronica and Erykah Badu strike a lovely pose. [YF]Nerds & '80s babies: Daft Punk's soundtrack for Tron:...

ill Mami | 09/27/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See El DeBarge In Concert!

New York City, you all are on high alert for a concert that will likely have women gasping, swooning and throwing their undergarments on stage when El DeBarge comes to S.O.B.'s on Wednesday, October 6th. The first stop on his...

Butta | 09/24/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Levi Stephens

You ever hear a new artist and get mad? But not because said artist's music is bad, though, which is often reason enough to raise your ire, but because the artist is so good that you're angry at the fact that you...

Butta | 09/24/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

'Trust' In Heather Park

Second only to music, my next passion is makeup. So imagine how I felt when I came across singer Heather Park who works in the beauty industry by day. Needless to say, I was intrigued by her position as a publicist...

Butta | 09/24/2010 at 3:15 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Born I Music & Deborah Bond Beat The 'Drum'

When I saw that Deborah Bond was featured on the song "Conga Drum" by rapper Born I Music, I couldn't hit play fast enough to hear the magic spell that my girl was going to cast when she opened her...

Butta | 09/24/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Soul On Film

Chiwetel Ejiofor To Play Fela Kuti In New Biopic

My ex-husband-in-my-head and the irrepressibly sexy Chiwetel Ejiofor is slated to play Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti in a new biopic to be released possibly in 2011 or 2012. While still in the script-writing stages and slated to be helmed by director...

ill Mami | 09/24/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

You're Gonna 'Love' This Mark Ronson, Boy George & Andrew Wyatt Track

I haven't gotten the chance to listen to Mark Ronson's Record Collection aside from the tracks with Q-Tip, Ghostface Killah and D'Angelo. Based upon those three tracks, I figured I had no real reason to give it any kind of...

ill Mami | 09/24/2010 at 12:15 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble & Aloe Blacc 'Deliver The Word'

What can I say? I'm the ultimate sucker for live string instrumentation. Through this interpretation of "Betrayal" by Gang Starr, the Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble featuring Aloe Blacc, we get a taste of just how good a collaboration can be. The...

Ro | 09/24/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Let The Boys Be Boys

Sorry Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, viewers don't like change. [MTV]Oh whew! The fate of Gaga's meat dress has been determined: jerky. [EW]Pimp C is dropping records from beyond the grave. [HHDX]Is there room on television for a Ja Rule...

Ro | 09/24/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jay Electronica Stans Rejoice Then Saddened Again

Pardon me for my tardiness to this partyness, but there has been much news in Jay Electronica's world as of late. Hip hop's most eagerly-anticipated-lyricist-who-has-never-released-an-album let this track, "Shiny Suit Theory," play during a recent LA performance. Is this track...

ill Mami | 09/23/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

John Legend & The Roots Do 'Write' Live

As many of you know, John Legend and The Roots released Wake Up! this past Tuesday. Some of you may have also know that tonight Spike Lee will be directing a live performance of theirs via John's Vevo channel starting...

ill Mami | 09/23/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin

Thanks To Diddy We Now Need 'Shades' For Our Ears

I woke up today in a bit of a foul mood. Little did I know that I would be cheered up by the most unexpected source. Thanks to Diddy, Lil Wayne, and Justin Timberlake, I can now credit all three...

ill Mami | 09/23/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Lulu Fall

Singer, songwriter and actress Lulu Fall is poised to be the next big thing to come out of the Washington, DC area. Don't believe me? Then what else would you call someone who has graced both US and European stages...

Butta | 09/23/2010 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Dionne Is An Artist On The 'Move'

Bounce-Worthy singer Dionne, who released her debut album Unrealistic last month, has been receiving amazing coverage and exposure that is atypical from the common existence of the everyday indie artist. There's been a lot of buzz about her as of late...

Moon | 09/23/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: East Coast, West Coast And Worldwide

Music plays a large role in Ntozake Shange's new novel, Some Sing, Some Cry, co-written with her sister. [CM]Just another statistic, Lyfe Jennings will be going back to the clink after being sentenced to three and a half years for a 2008 incident...

Butta | 09/23/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Experience A Heatwave On The Next Episode Of 'UnSung'

TV One has seriously raised the bar with this new season of UnSung. The Teddy Pendergrass and Tammi Terrell episodes have been some of the best television I've watched all year, and if I were a betting woman I'd put...

Butta | 09/22/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Reviews

John Legend & The Roots Try To 'Wake Up' The Masses

The Roots have been busy these past few months doing things that we would least expect. Aside from this year's release of their slept-on album, How I Got Over, how many of us really expected their successful turn as the...

Moon | 09/22/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Abby Dobson Has Us 'Drownin' In Good Music

Today may be the first day of fall, but you wouldn't know it from the warm temperatures still blanketing much of the United States. Since it feels like the tropics where I am right now, it's only fitting that I...

Butta | 09/22/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Can Write A Rhyme, Rip It Up And Write A Next One

While you wait for Dr. Dre's Detox to drop, you can drink your sorrows away with his new Aftermath Cognac that is hitting stores this month. [AHH]Since that running for president of Haiti thing didn't work out, Wyclef is back...

Butta | 09/22/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

'Trust' Us: D'Angelo Gets Primal With Mark Ronson

I like a lot of different kinds of music. Music that I don't even write about on SoulBounce. I knew from the description of "Glass Mountain Trust," Mark Ronson's track with D'Angelo from Mark's newest Record Collection--which you can stream...

ill Mami | 09/21/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (25) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Algebra Blessett Doesn't Want To 'Be Misunderstood'

For those of you who follow Algebra Blessett on Twitter, this past weekend meant that you were in for an interesting treat. While we are all well aware that many artists drop their new material via social media networks such...

ill Mami | 09/21/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Faith Evans' New Video With Mimes & Jazz Fingers Has Us 'Gone'

I love Faith Evans. Like hoard. And as much as I really didn't like "Gone Already" on first listen, this video makes me dislike it even more. And believe me I wanted to. After the mimes--cringe--and the multicolored, illuminated jazz...

ill Mami | 09/21/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Pause For A Cause, The Interwebs

J Dilla's Legacy Lives On With The 'So Far To Go' Art Contest

J Dilla's mom, Maureen Yancey, better known to fans of her son as Ma Dukes, is keeping the late producer's memory alive and well in the name of art and music. The J Dilla Foundation, the nonprofit founded by Ma Dukes...

Ivory | 09/21/2010 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Anthony Hamilton Is Looking For A Few Good Producers

Anthony Hamilton is still hard at work on his next album. Yes, the same album that he's been hard at work on since last summer and that we thought might have been coming sooner than later this past spring. But, no worries....

Butta | 09/21/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Free Music, Pause For A Cause, The Interwebs

Let Darien 'Showya' Some 'Magic'

Our main man Darien is still duking it out in the Budweiser Superfest Battle For The Crown. If you're tardy for the party and don't know what that means, one of our favorite Bounce-Worthy artists is vying for a $25,000...

Butta | 09/21/2010 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Is It All In Avery*Sunshine's 'Head'?

Fresh off of her mini-tour last week that had her dazzling audiences from DC to NYC, Avery*Sunshine delivers her debut music video for the song "All In My Head." The video finds Avery wondering what's really going on in her...

Butta | 09/21/2010 at 11:45 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Down Wit O.P.P.?

Despite that "F*ck SNL and the whole cast/Tell 'em Yeezy said they can kiss my whole ass" lyric from "Power", Kanye West will return to "Saturday Night Live" on October 2nd as the musical guest. [RR] New artist Bruno...

huny | 09/21/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Vivian Green & Chico DeBarge In Concert!

If you live the in the DMV area and happened to catch Vivian Green when she was last in town for her album release concert earlier this year, then you already know what a killer show this petite songstress puts...

Butta | 09/20/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Jill Scott Gives Chuck Brown Some 'Love' With A Go-Go Swing

When Jill Scott released her debut Who Is Jill Scott? about ten years ago with the tune "It's Love" dipped in some go-go swing, we knew that it would only be a matter of time before Jilly from Philly hooked...

Moon | 09/20/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Les Nubians Are Starting A 'Revolution'

Les Nubians are arguably the most well-known French-speaking soul duo of all time. It's easy for me to declare that since I became an instant fan in 1998 after the release of their hit "Makeda" from their debut album, Princesses Nubiennes....

Moon | 09/20/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mary J. Blige Must Be Tired Of This Dancerie Too

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not the best at keeping current with mainstream R&B these days. What seems to sustain my interest from a soul standpoint is not what's hot in the club or what I hear...

ill Mami | 09/20/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Quadron Makes This 'Baby' All Theirs

As we explored during our Summer of Michael Jackson, covers of his music can sometimes go awry. Reinterpretations of greatness can be awkward but sometimes another artist's interpretation of one of Michael's gems can really be worthy of note. Quadron's...

ill Mami | 09/20/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Once Got Busy In A Burger King Bathroom

If you're wondering what Steve Forbes, Warren Buffett, and Jay-Z were discussing the other day, then here's your answer: Money. [OWH]First red, now pink. Kanye is doing the most right now. [OK]Black Eyed Peas are going to perform at next...

ill Mami | 09/20/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: DJ Diva

How remiss would we be at SoulBounce, now featuring an all-female staff for the first time in our three years of existence, if we did not include a little sisterly love in our Mixologists series. Long-time friend of our little...

ill Mami | 09/17/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Pause For A Cause, The Interwebs

Help Darien Win The Budweiser Superfest Battle For The Crown

Earlier this summer Bounce-Worthy artist Darien was one of the contenders to win a trip to Aruba to perform at the Soul Beach Music Festival. And you know what? He won. Luck was on his side, but so was his...

Butta | 09/17/2010 at 5:45 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Saunders Sermons 'Got A Hold On' YahZarah

I love surprises. Especially if music is involved. So imagine my sheer delight when SoulBounce fave Saunders Sermons blessed my inbox with this new song of his featuring none other than our extended fam and The Foreign Exchange's femme fatale, YahZarah....

Butta | 09/17/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will Curtiss King 'Finally' Get The Accolades He Deserves?

There is something very reminiscent of De La Soul's "Stakes Is High" video that is present in Curtiss King's newest video for the song "Finally." It's not just the fact that both Dave and Curtiss are doing dishes during their respective...

ill Mami | 09/17/2010 at 4:15 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Benny Tones Is On The Verge With 'Chrysalis'

The music world sure does love the concept of transformation. Take the word "chrysalis" for example. Not only is it a beautifully spelled word with just the right touch of consonants and vowels as well as a nicely placed forgotten...

ill Mami | 09/17/2010 at 3:45 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Bilal Shows Bob Marley Some 'Love'

Hope that you're not tired of Bilal yet. Not that such a thing would ever happen, but with his long-awaited Airtight's Revenge just getting released this past Tuesday, he is just getting started with no signs of slowing down. Which...

Butta | 09/17/2010 at 3:15 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

The Beauty The Floacist & Musiq Soulchild Created Is 'Forever'

I cannot stop listening to this song. Seriously, I just haven't been able to take The Floacist and Musiq Soulchild's "Forever" off repeat. This pairing seems like it has already taken place on some other track that my mind can't...

ill Mami | 09/17/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

First Spin

El DeBarge Has Us Coming Back For 'Seconds'

El DeBarge must be smart enough to know that the bubblegum sound that we all loved and adored as kids is something that we'll likely gravitate towards as adults, right? The beauty of "Second Chance" and it's tale of redemption...

ill Mami | 09/17/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Kicks & Giggles, Video SoulBounce

Cee-Lo's 'F**k You' Gets An Acapella Makeover

Instead of listening to the insidious radio edit of Cee-Lo's amazing new single, edited to "Forget You," we should all support the bitter, biting original in all of its forms. Take, for example, this a capella version performed by Brown...

Ro | 09/17/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's Iggin Me, Baby

Wherein Drake talks about his new R&B mixtape. [RB]Akon says that Justin Bieber is his son. Someone come get this fool. Please. [PFM]Extra extra! Ciara is looking for a man! [MC]NPR claims that hip hop may be keeping the album...

Ro | 09/17/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To Ear Candy's 2nd Anniversary!

Baltimore-based Gypsy Soul, our partners in curating culture and spreading the good news about progressive, independent and underground soul and hip hop, turns two this month and the celebration continues on Tuesday, September 21st at Teavolve with a very special...

Butta | 09/16/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

SoulTube

'UnSung' Unearths A Gem From Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye

TV One's UnSung is off to a glorious start. This past Monday the new season kicked off with a very revealing look at Teddy Pendergrass and on September 20th the must-see-TV continues with an episode dedicated to songbird Tammi Terrell....

Butta | 09/16/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Elisabeth Withers & Gordon Chambers Tell A 'Bittersweet' Tale

Have you ever just been out and about minding your business then you run into an old flame and all of those unresolved old feelings between you two bubble to the surface? If you've been there and done that then...

Butta | 09/16/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Put On Your 3D 'Rose Colored Glasses' To Watch Kelly Rowland

For her new song and video, Kelly Rowland decided to jump on the bandwagon and follow trends instead of setting them. "Rose Colored Glasses" finds Kelly singing watered down pop so bereft of soul that it makes you wonder who...

Butta | 09/16/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

K-Ci & JoJo Will 'Come Clean' On Reality TV

In reality TV news that could either make you giddy with anticipation or overcome with dread, former Jodeci frontmen K-Ci & JoJo are set to star in their own TV One reality show, K-Ci & JoJo: Come Clean. The program...

Ivory | 09/16/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

John Legend & The Roots To Get 'UnStaged' With Spike Lee

John Legend and The Roots are set to get the Spike Lee treatment when the director lends his talents to a live webcast concert. The concert, part of the "Unstaged" American Express live concert series, will take place on September...

Ivory | 09/16/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Industry & Culture, Video SoulBounce

Get Ready To 'Experience' Michael Jackson Even More

I have never played "Guitar Hero," and I haven't played a video game since I defeated King Hippo in Mike Tyson's "Punch-Out!" back in the day. But when I saw the commercial for "Michael Jackson The Experience" online yesterday, I...

ill Mami | 09/16/2010 at 12:45 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Fatima Has Those 'Warm Eyes'

How lovely and warm it was waking up to this video this morning. Speaking of these last few warm days before the late year chill starts to settle in, Fatima's "Warm Eyes" produced by Dam-Funk oozes with delicious ooey gooey...

ill Mami | 09/16/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: All I See Is Your Love

Katherine Jackson believes that AEG is to blame for Michael's death and has filed a lawsuit to prove it. [TMZ]Kanye West takes over the next issue of XXL and even pens an article about himself for the publication. [XXL]Fans of N.E.R.D and...

Butta | 09/16/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Who Rocked This Beat Better: Mary J. Blige Or Faith Evans?

Like most deep-seated and easily spawned grudges, the rift between Mary J. Blige and Faith Evans was one that most likely was based upon love. Faith's love for her husband, Notorious B.I.G., but not his roving eyes towards Lil Kim,...

ill Mami | 09/15/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (20) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Miguel Gets Closer To 'You' & Sings It Acapella

I'm still not sick of Miguel and his "All I Want Is You" yet, although I do wish I could hear something else by him since this horse is damn near officially dead now that Rick Ross added some unnecessary...

ill Mami | 09/15/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Phantom Lover Is Brighter Than 'Mauve' With These Great Collaborations

Who is Hadyn aka Phantom Lover? My best guess can be that he is a producer with a knack for knowing and collaborating with artists who are some of our most slept-on favorites. His new Mauve EP features such SoulBounce...

ill Mami | 09/15/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

YahZarah Is Busy Having Too Much Fun To 'Cry Over You'

YahZarah has found the best way to get over someone in her brand new video for "Cry Over You." She's not content to stay at home eating a pint of Ben & Jerry's and watching Lifetime movies. No ma'am. She's...

Butta | 09/15/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Phil Wade's Free Association In The Studio Yields Great Results

I love watching artists do what they do best: create. Watching a beat being made or a song being born from the mind of its creator and materializing into something audibly tangible is a reason for living. I have been...

ill Mami | 09/15/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Trackademicks & Phonte Ain't No 'Fool'

While I'm still sitting here scratching my head as to why this summer seemed particularly dreadful for new music, I'm going to look forward to this day. Just one week shy of the official start of fall, great music seems...

ill Mami | 09/15/2010 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

'For Colored Girls' Trailer Creates Buzz And Chills

With a remake of Nina Simone's haunting song "Four Women" playing as the drama builds, the trailer to Tyler Perry's big screen version of For Colored Girls, based on Ntozake Shange's play For Colored Girls When the Rainbow is Enuf,...

Moon | 09/15/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Can Tell You How I Feel About You Nite And Day

Jennifer Lopez has a new job as an American Idol judge and a $12 million dollar salary to go with it. [BB]George Michael got sentenced to eight weeks in the slammer. [EW]Father Time has been unkind to Madonna, or she...

Butta | 09/15/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

Today is a day that Bilal fans the world over have been waiting for. His new album, Airtight's Revenge, is finally available for our consumption and the people are eating it up. Tonight he kicks off a series of album...

Butta | 09/14/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Maimouna Youssef Wants To 'Thank You'

Maimouna Youssef is a singer who you may not realize you've heard sing on some of your favorite hip-hop tracks. For instance, she lent her vocal chops to The Roots' the 2007 Grammy-nominated hit "Don't Feel Right" and she recently appeared with Fatso...

Moon | 09/14/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin

Does Brandy's 'Lifeguard' Sink Or Swim?

This past weekend on Twitter, singer Brandy tweeted, "Baby I can't be your LIFEGUARD cuz I can't swim...," referencing her recently leaked cut "Lifeguard" that hit the internet less than a week ago. The song, formulaic yet catchy may be...

Moon | 09/14/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Soul On Stage

Patti LaBelle Reports For Duty To The Cast Of 'FELA!'

The number of winners and close-to-winners from the show American Idol who are now on Broadway or in a popular off-Broadway production is astounding. Fantasia starred in The Color Purple, Taylor Hicks went on to star in Grease, Tamyra Gray...

Moon | 09/14/2010 at 1:45 PM | Permalink

Reviews

Bilal Delivers What He Promised With 'Airtight's Revenge'

If you're a lover of Bilal's work, September 15th has been a date that you've had in your memory register ever since he announced he'd be releasing a new album almost one year ago. Back then he promised an Electro-Jazz...

ill Mami | 09/14/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You've Got To Let Me Know, Just How Far To Let This Go

Solange covers Fashizblack Magazine and talks style influences and how her aesthetic has evolved. [CL] John Mayer is the latest celeb to say goodbye to his Twitter account and as a result, 3.7 million followers. [BB] Jay-Z and Eminem...

huny | 09/14/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?, Soul On Film

Are We Ready For Janet Jackson To Act 'Colored'?

Since I'm a playwright and stage actress, I think it's expected of me to be highly offended by the gall of Tyler Perry to lay his hands on the almost sacred script that we know as Ntozake Shange's choreo-poem...

Moon | 09/13/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (19) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Colie Williams

Old school soul is showing its face it seems with more regularity as new artists are coming on the scene wrapped in tunes drenched in stylings reminiscent of some of our favorite soul artists from back in the day....

Moon | 09/13/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

NYC Bouncers, it's about that time for some of the hottest independent and underground artists on the scene to rock the mic right at S.O.B.'s Sol Village. This month's showcase goes down on Wednesday, September 15th and the lineup is...

Butta | 09/13/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

JoJo Is 'In the Dark' About What Makes A Good Comeback

Full disclosure: I have to admit that when I got an email about JoJo's comeback, I thought that I was getting ready to read about JoJo of Jodeci fame. Yeah, wrong JoJo. This is JoJo who we told you in March was...

Moon | 09/13/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Who's Johnny, She Said

"140 characters has become the new 16 bars." You don't say. [NYT]Mos Def's hologram brings great tidings from the future and inspires kids to learn more about science and music. [RR]For those of you who missed MTV's Video Music...

ill Mami | 09/13/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

First Spin

Chrisette Michele Shines Like The 'Star' She Is

Say what you want about singer Chrisette Michele, but you definitely can't say she's not a hard worker. After dropping two albums in as many years and constantly staying on the road, it seems as if the singing beauty has...

Ivory | 09/10/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Incognito Get 'Lowdown'

Watching this Incognito video for their single "Lowdown" makes me want to get another stamp in my passport and take a European vacation. Mind you, I'm already on vacation. However, my domestic getaway has nothing on the international flavor that...

Butta | 09/10/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Events

Avery*Sunshine To Bring Some Heat To The Northeast

This is my first time writing about Avery*Sunshine on SoulBounce, but its not for my lack of love for this sister. I've had her self-titled debut album in heavy rotation since its release this spring. If you're already up on...

Butta | 09/10/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Kendrick Lamar Is 'H.O.C.'

I loathe video teasers. Seriously, artists, just put the video out when it's done, not before. Waiting on videos is sometimes like waiting on babies, depending upon how anxious you are for a particular project to drop. In my case,...

ill Mami | 09/10/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Martin Luther Is 'Too Tough For Love'

Martin Luther is one of those artists who I would literally sit and listen to him sing the phone book, dictionary, or any other book of reference, so long as I could hear his silken voice. Do you guys remember...

ill Mami | 09/10/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Usher Still Lights Our 'Fire'

Usually when a song doesn't make it onto an artist's album, it's often safe to say that the song didn't make the cut for a good reason. Whether the artist didn't like it or the label didn't like it or...

Ivory | 09/10/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Remember When You Were Nine Years Old? The Willow Smith Edition.

Here's pre-teen Willow Smith putting all other pre-teens on notice. Granted, virtually no one has the type of pedigree she has and having almost no worries because your parents are mega-wealthy superstars enables a certain level of fearlessness and self-assuredness,...

Ro | 09/10/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Can't Wait To Get Home To You, I Got So Much Work To Do

Sasha Fierce settled a dispute with a man who says she trespassed on his property while filming the video for "Why Don't You Love Me." [OMG]Her boo Jay-Z was nominated for 11 BET Hip Hop Awards, the most ever. [HHDX]Mary...

Ro | 09/10/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

ATL Bouncers: Win Tickets To Zo!'s 'SunStorm' Album Release Spectacular!

They don't call it Hotlanta for nothing and with Zo! bringing his next SunStorm album release spectacular south, Atlanta is guaranteed to warm up a few more degrees on Thursday, September 23rd. That's when members of The Foreign Exchange team,...

Butta | 09/09/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

You Might Want To Cop 'That' Black Hippy

I have debated for about three weeks as to whether I should post this video on SoulBounce or not. No, Black Hippy, a sneering, young, four-manned Los Angeles hip-hop consortium, aren't biting heads off of bats or anything like that....

ill Mami | 09/09/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Trek Life Is 'So Supreme'

Finding a good hip-hop track these days for me is akin to how The Beverly Hillbillies must have felt when they stumbled upon that black gold spewing out of the ground. It's like finding Prince riding on a unicorn as...

ill Mami | 09/09/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

'You Are' The One For Charlie Wilson

It's been a rough few weeks for Charlie Wilson. First his vocal talents got misused and abused on Kanye West's "See Me Now," then his brother and fellow Gap Band member, Robert Wilson, passed away days later. But Uncle Charlie's...

Butta | 09/09/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Why You Should Listen To Tall Black Guy's Michael Jackson 'Remix Suite'

I know, I know. Since Michael Jackson's passing, there have been way too many producers/DJs who conducted aural assaults upon all of us. Some were good, some were bad. In all honesty, this gem of an album from Tall Black...

ill Mami | 09/09/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

B.Lewis & Mar Want 'You' To Have This 'First'

There really isn't anything wrong Mar can do in my book, especially based upon his past collaborations with SoulBounce fave and fellow Dutch cohort Full Crate. After catching wind that Mar had collaborated with stateside producer and my fellow California...

ill Mami | 09/09/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Ron Isley & Lauryn Hill Get 'Close'

Now that Ron Isley is steady on the promotional train for his new album Mr. I, there is yet another track for us to get the chance to judge. As over I am with Lauryn Hill's stage antics, there is...

ill Mami | 09/09/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Can Be A Trip, But I Choose Not To

Aja from Kindred the Family Soul sings the back to school blues. [TBNM]We're taking bets on whether Amy Winehouse's remake of "It's My Party" for Quincy Jones' new album will be hot or a hot mess. [BB] Cee-Lo may be the...

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

Video SoulBounce

Kem Asks 'Why Would You Stay' In New Video

The new Kem release, Intimacy Album III, is getting raves every which way, with the song "Why Would You Stay" being cited as one of the album's hits. Channeling Lionel Ritchie vocally in this track, Kem delivers a staid and laid-back video...

Moon | 09/08/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

Media Watch

El DeBarge Looks Dashing On The Cover Of Ebony

Dashing is not a word that I use to describe the way men look and carry themselves a lot these days. What with so many of them dipped in white tees, sagging pants, bedazzled jackets, skinny jeans or any myriad...

Butta | 09/08/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Slakah The Beatchild Hits His 'B-Boy' Stance

Slakah the Beatchild breaks us off with one more single and video from his 2008 album, Soul Movement Vol. 1, before he laces us with something new later this month. Sure, "B-Boy Beef" may be a couple years old, but...

Butta | 09/08/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Green Tea & Applejac 'Thought' You'd Like This

Soulstress Green Tea and SoulBounce Mixologist Applejac have a new EP, The Crazy 8s: Dosage II The Remixes, on the horizon. "Who Woulda Thought" is the first release from this project, and it's defintely smooth enough to offer you a...

ill Mami | 09/08/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

John Legend & DJ Reflex 'Wake Up' Early To Talk About The Past And Future

DJ Reflex and John Legend go way back. Well, OK, six years. To before Legend's fame when he was critiquing Kanye in the studio to a chorus of perplexed silence from onlookers like Reflex who didn't know who the opinionated...

Ro | 09/08/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Willow Smith Whips It Good

Aside from her parents' penchant for giving the paparazzi an example of the richest, happiest Black couple in recent memory, all I knew of Willow Smith was that her mother allowed her to get a mohawk and dress in ways...

ill Mami | 09/08/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

You 'Know' Lisa Fischer Can Do No Wrong

Yes, that is Lisa Fischer that you see pictured. And, yes, you have surmised correctly: she has a new single with Elements of Life remixed by Grammy-award winning producer Louie Vega. "Love Will Know," available on Traxsource along with several awesome...

ill Mami | 09/08/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Slide Down Muhsinah's Ladders & Shout 'Yiy'

Remember how back in the day a Peter Gabriel video used to be an event in stop motion animation? Muhsinah has certainly made a name for herself musically as well as her videos being creative events in themselves. Her latest...

ill Mami | 09/08/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Gonna Put That New Black Mini On My Charge Anyway

First she adds an extra "i" to her name and now Ameriie has become a platinum blonde. Is she going through a pre-midlife crisis? [TRU]Do you suffer from Lauryn Hill Denial Disorder? [TCO]Give your computer a little Authenticity courtesy of...

Butta | 09/08/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Can Nivea Come 'Stronger' Than Sade?

Everybody stop. Just hold up one second. I know what you're thinking. Yes, the thought of someone named after a better-than-average drugstore body lotion remaking Sade's undisputed classic and soundtrack to my junior high dreams, "Stronger Than Pride," should amount to...

ill Mami | 09/07/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (19) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jesse Boykins III Gives Us A Sneak Peek At His 'Spot Dates'

It should be clear by now that we can't get enough Jesse Boykins III here at SoulBounce. Get used to it, because with his third disc, Love Apparatus, on the horizon, our collective love jones will only intensify. Especially if...

Butta | 09/07/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ne-Yo Sings & Dances To Get That 'One In A Million'

Ne-Yo takes trying to get the attention of a woman who won't pay him any mind to the next level in his video for "One In A Million." It's not enough that she is utterly unimpressed with him and his...

Butta | 09/07/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

First Spin

Raekwon Adds To What Miguel Wants

I've said it before and I'll say it again: a remix is not some rapper slapping a verse on a track that is otherwise indistinguishable from the original. Nonetheless, how could we not use Raekwon's slapping a verse onto Miguel...

ill Mami | 09/07/2010 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kendrick Lamar Sets Himself 'Apart'

I've been quietly following Kendrick Lamar, a member of my new favorite hip hop outfit Black Hippy as well as a solo artist. His newest project, Overly Dedicated, is slated drop September 15th. "Growing Apart," the first single from the...

ill Mami | 09/07/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin, The Interwebs

Kanye Gets Raw, Real In Twitter Rant

I know I was in the minority when I didn't send Kanye West hate vibes for last year's much-talked about interruption during the MTV VMAs when he rained on the parade of country singer Taylor Swift as she accepted her...

Moon | 09/07/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events

Angelique Kidjo To Sound Off At Carnegie Hall

The drums of Africa will echo throughout New York City's Carnegie Hall on November 11th when Angelique Kidjo makes her headlining debut as part of Carnegie's 2010-2011 "Around the Globe" concert series. Kidjo, alongside Dianne Reeves, Youssou N'Dour and Omara...

Ivory | 09/07/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: No Matter What I Love The Way You Love

Wyclef Jean basically called Sean Penn a cokehead this weekend in response to Penn's criticism over the singer's presidential-run-that-never-was in Haiti. [NYM] Does anybody care at this point who the judges will be for the next season of American...

huny | 09/07/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'UnSung' To Unleash A New Season Of Untold Soul Stories With Teddy Pendergrass

It begs repeating that TV One's UnSung is one of the best programs on television right now. With every announcement of a new season comes the assurance that excellent, well-produced programming about artists who I actually care about is on...

Butta | 09/03/2010 at 5:15 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Take A Ride On Anthony Nicholson & Chester Gregory's 'Spaceship'

I have been on a serious house music kick lately. It's like every week a new song or 10 catches my ear and leads me to spontaneously break out into dance and/or a soul clap. One of the many that...

Butta | 09/03/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events

El DeBarge To Take All His Love On Tour With Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige's fall tour just got a whole lot smoother. That's because she just announced that El DeBarge will be joining her for select tour dates, kicking off October 2nd in Atlanta. El has been enjoying a return to...

Ivory | 09/03/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Dope 8-Bit Booty Bass 'Ignition' Remix Is Dope. Period.

The admirable folks over at Yours Truly recently showcased this fantastic remix of R. Kelly's "Ignition" from a forthcoming remix EP from Copy and it will stay on repeat. Seriously, this holds its own against Kelly's own "Ignition (Remix)" which,...

Ro | 09/03/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Why Nicki Minaj Is Right

Yesterday I came across a quote by Nicki Minaj, hip hop's reigning queen of spastic, empty rhymes who is quickly on her way to becoming a pop culture phenomenon. What she said made me angry, gave me pause, then caused...

ill Mami | 09/03/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (22) | Permalink

Reviews

Incognito Takes Us On A Fantastic 'Transatlantic' Voyage

Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick and the crew from Incognito brought in Chaka Khan and Mario Biondi on vocals, not once, but twice on the new Incognito album Transatlantic R.P.M. The first song the two appear on is a duet, a remake...

Moon | 09/03/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Releases

Join Lizz Wright's 'Fellowship'

As a husky-voiced sista, I automatically gravitate towards any female artist with a voice a few octaves below the "norm." That said, it's no surprise that news of a new album from Lizz Wright has me doing a happy dance...

Ivory | 09/03/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Make Me Feel So Damn Unpretty

Chris Brown has a #1 hit for the time being. [AP]For all my fellow raspy voiced singer lovers: Mary J. Blige and Jazmine Sullivan will be touring together this fall. [SS]Rihanna suits up for duty on Battleship. [CT]Are you...

Ro | 09/03/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Letter From the Editor, Yes We Can!

You Like Us! You Really, Really Like Us!

Strike up the band and cue the fireworks, we have a victory to celebrate! I am happy to report that yesterday the 2010 Black Weblog Awards were announced, and SoulBounce won the popular and judges' vote for Best Music Blog. Thank...

Butta | 09/02/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Calvin Richardson In Concert!

It's easy to get envious of all of the hot concerts coming through NYC, but I'll try to keep my green-eyed monster at bay with news of the latest singer bringing his talents to the stage for one night only...

Butta | 09/02/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Do You 'Love' Donell Jones' New Video?

I'm not gonna front. I still do like Donell Jones' "Love Like This." I wasn't really expecting much in the video department since R&B crooners such as Donell are generally relegated to getting video storyboards that were likely Joe's sloppy...

ill Mami | 09/02/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Will You Be Rocking This New Song By Raheem DeVaughn & Friends ''Til The Lights Come On'?

368 Music Group is Raheem DeVaughn's music label that he started with his partner Andre Hopson aka Dre the Mayor recently in an attempt to represent artists specifically from the Washington, DC metro area. Kudos to Raheem for using his celebrity...

Moon | 09/02/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Follow Andy Allo & Blu To 'DreamLand'

More brown-hued people should utilize the color gray into their wardrobes. I know gray is associated with ambiguity, impending doom, and rain, but black is associated with death and malice yet that's a color I can't take off. Andy Allo's...

ill Mami | 09/02/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Aaron Camper

Making the transition from singing background vocals for other artists to taking center stage isn't for everyone, but singer/songwriter Aaron Camper is ready for his time in the spotlight. His voice and his pen have taken the Maryland native and preacher's...

Butta | 09/02/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Reviews

Fantasia Is 'Back' And Bringing The Drama

The comparisons between Fantasia Barrino and Jennifer Hudson have been long-standing since both women were featured contestants in 2004 on Season 3 of American Idol. When Fantasia won, some naysayers said Jennifer was robbed and should have won. While I...

Moon | 09/02/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Cee-Lo Sings 'F#&% You' Again And We Love It

When Cee-Lo gave us the preview of the song "F#&% You" a couple of weeks ago, I played that song at least once a day the week of its release. It was hilarious. The typography gave us the lyrics note...

Moon | 09/02/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Can I Get Your Name And Number Cause I Like Your Steelo

T.I. and Tiny were arrested in Los Angeles last night in suspicion of possessing that sticky-icky-ooh-wee. [RDR]A former executive of Bad Boy Records is now suing Diddy, claiming she was fired for being too old and disabled. [TMZ]War is seeking...

ill Mami | 09/02/2010 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Bop Alloy Gets 'Jazzmatic' On Us

Baltimore-based MC Substantial has joined forces with producer Marcus D out of Seattle to form the duo Bop Alloy who specialize in jazz hop--think A Tribe Called Quest and Gang Starr. Fresh from a Japanese tour, the twosome is putting...

Moon | 09/01/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Taylor McFerrin Has Something New For 'You' With 'Early Riser'

It's been a little over two years since Taylor McFerrin dropped his SoulBounce-approved EP, Broken Vibes. Well, he's back to bless our ears with more Bounce-Worthy sounds on his three-track preview for his upcoming album, Early Riser. The producer/artist has little...

Ivory | 09/01/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Eric Benét Bares His Soul To D-Nice

D-Nice has been doing quite nicely with chronicling the lives and backstories of many of our favorite artists. His latest installment of his Soul Survivors series is Eric Benét, a man whose talent has unfortunately been overshadowed in the past...

ill Mami | 09/01/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

The Foreign Exchange Makes Our 'Dream' Come True

Remember that feeling you got every Christmas Eve night as you patiently waited for daybreak to be able to open your presents? This is the same experience I had waiting patiently for The Foreign Exchange's new single "Maybe She'll Dream...

ill Mami | 09/01/2010 at 1:15 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

First Spin

We'll Listen To This Faith Evans & Raekwon Track 'Everyday'

Let's look past this album cover for just one second. It's not my favorite picture of Faith Evans. I would have loved to see her looking less like a Victorian-era magician but that's just me. Let's instead take this moment...

ill Mami | 09/01/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events

Mos Def & Goapele Encourage Youth To Embrace Science At The I.S.I.S. Festival

Rapper/actor Mos Def and singer Goapele are joining forces in the name of science for an innovative presentation on Sunday, September 5th at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California. Goapele will be on hand to handle hosting...

Ivory | 09/01/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Rain Down On Me

Mary J. Blige has partnered up with NASA to get more girls into science. As a former science nerd, this is awesome news. [BE]Two Oscar-nominated screenwriters will pen the Antoine Fuqua-directed Tupac biopic. [HHW]Rihanna's wax figure at Madame Tussauds in...

Butta | 09/01/2010 at 10:00 AM | Permalink