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Subb-an's Jamie Woon Remix Will Lift Your 'Spirits'

After releasing one of my favorite albums of 2011, the solidly soulful mirrorwriting, things have been a little quiet on the Jamie Woon front. He hasn't been resting on his laurels, though. Woon has been busy performing and gaining new...

SoulUK | 02/09/2012 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We 'Don't Know' How This Un-Released Raphael Saadiq Track Stayed Hidden For So Long

Usually unreleased material from our favorite artists is unreleased for a reason -- often it dosn't match the quality of their existing output or is in some way unfinished, but occasionally tracks pop up that beg the question: "why the...

SoulUK | 02/09/2012 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

The Park's 'Days' Sure Are Funky

Bay Area's own The Park have had the pleasure of supporting numerous amounts of acts, so it's only right that they get some time to shine in their own right. They released their album The Process... via Bandcamp last summer...

D-Money | 02/08/2012 at 4:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Diggs Duke Stands Tall In Herbie Hancock's 'Shadows'

That ever-talented, and Bounce-Worthy, gentleman Diggs Duke is back again with some more candy for your ears. This time around, Diggs sets his sights on some of the '70s work of jazz great Herbie Hancock by dedicating a tribute series appearing...

D-Money | 02/08/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Personal Life Deliver Some 'Sweet' Soul Sounds

Personal Life is a London based collective formed by musician/producer Robert Strauss (BBE, Soulheaven, Yoruba, Freerange) featuring the vocals of Stuart Lisbie and key players (most notably from Amy Winehouse's Back to Black band). They have a full-length album in...

SoulUK | 02/08/2012 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Funkommunity Sow 'Dandelion' Seeds

It's been nine long months since we were first exposed to the upcoming goodness of Funkommunity's Chequered Thoughts album. "The Light" caught our attention with it's nu-soul/funk vibe and "Pass It On" cemented their places on the SoulBounce radar. Now...

SoulUK | 02/08/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Bilal Exposes Us To New 'Levels' Of His Artistry

Raise your hand if you haven't seen Bilal live in concert yet? If your hand is in the air, then take said hand and give yourself an open-handed slap in the face. It goes without saying that a Bilal concert...

Butta | 02/08/2012 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Jesse Boykins III & Gora Sou Are 'Perfect' Together

Jesse Boykins III may be keeping us waiting for a little longer for his next album, Love Apparatus, but he is nonetheless satisfying our hunger for new music. Last year he was one of the artists accepted to participate in...

Butta | 02/07/2012 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Sam Sparro Goes Into 'The Shallow End'

To get the elephant in leopard print leggings out of the way: "Black & Gold" is one of the finest pieces of music ever. It's just brave that Sam Sparro even tried to top it, but his 2008 self-titled debut...

AudioDiva | 02/07/2012 at 2:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Will Monica & Brandy's Latest Be 'All' You Hoped For?

It's been14 years since Brandy and Monica collaborated on the blockbuster single "The Boy Is Mine" in 1998, so it goes without saying that anticipation shot up when news of a new collaboration leaked last month. And now that collaboration...

D-Money | 02/06/2012 at 7:00 PM | Permalink

Zara McFarlane Offers You 'More' From Her Debut

We've featured singer Zara McFarlane here on SoulBounce before, including inducting her into our esteemed collection of Bounce-Worthy artists. So it's no surprise that her name is once again on our lips and fingertips. This time it's for her latest...

D-Money | 02/06/2012 at 2:45 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Miguel Wants To 'Adorn' You With New Music

We're not even six weeks deep into 2012 yet, and it has been full of surprises of the musical variety. SoulBounce fave Miguel adds an entry into the race with last Friday's world premiere of a music video for his...

Butta | 02/06/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Cop This: D'Angelo & The Testimony 'Live In Paris' Full Concert

It's been a little over a week since we've had D'Angelo "back," and what a week it's been. In that time it's been a downright D'Angelorama -- hundreds of videos have hit the net from his European tour, we got...

Butta | 02/03/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

The Internet Give You Four More 'Ladies' To Enjoy

It seems like it was just the other day that I was talking about that talented duo The Internet (maybe because it was), but I have more news about Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians that will be music to...

D-Money | 02/03/2012 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Esperanza Spalding & Algebra Blessett Mine 'Black Gold'

It's been nearly a full year since Esperanza Spalding deservedly took home the Best New Artist award at last year's GRAMMYs (I still relish in the shock and awe that caused amongst Justin Bieber fans). Now she's back with Radio...

D-Money | 02/02/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

R. Kelly Has A New Song To 'Share' With You

I'm sure that I'm not alone in having a love/hate relationship with R. Kelly. Love his music. Hate the messenger. I've already resigned myself that resistance is futile because this dude consistently makes great music. Such as his latest song...

Butta | 02/02/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Mark de Clive-Lowe & Nia Andrews' Aaliyah Cover Is 'More Than' We Bargained For

I am well aware of Mark de Clive-Lowe's talents as an instrumentalist, producer, and remixer thanks to his numerous releases, however I have yet to see him perform live, either as a DJ or solo. So Imagine my excitement when...

SoulUK | 02/02/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Nneka To Get 'Heavy' On The Road

We've been patiently awaiting the release of Nneka's upcoming album, Soul Is Heavy, ever since learning about it last year. It's been even longer (a couple of years to be exact), since many have seen her perform in the United...

KitKat | 02/02/2012 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Cecilia Stalin Wants You To 'Step Like A Giant'

Probably best known for her work with electro-jazz duo Koop, Swedish vocalist Cecilia Stalin has been on my radar for quite some time. She has released a handful of singles on various underground jazz, soul, and broken-beat labels, and has...

SoulUK | 02/01/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'Live It Up' Through The Eyes Of The Internet

While many have been jamming to The Internet's groove since late December, yesterday the Odd Future duo releases the physical deluxe edition of their debut Purple Naked Ladies. To commemorate the occasion, they've decided to hit us with a two-fer....

D-Money | 02/01/2012 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Let Bilal 'Move' You

Bilal Oliver is on a campaign to make people moist with his music -- whether its tears or the sexy kind of condensation. The acoustic version of "Move On" is yet another example of this man's immense ability to move...

NubianEmpress | 01/31/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Will Vaughn Anthony & Dunson Pique Your 'Curiosity'?

Vaughn Anthony wants to get you curious about what he has going on musically, and if he sounds strangely familiar, it's because he sounds a lot like his brother, singer John Legend. Don't let the familial resemblance dissuade you though,...

NubianEmpress | 01/31/2012 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Tony Williams Invites You To 'Sleepover'

After years of backing his cousin Kanye West on his albums and on tour, singer Tony Williams is ready to take center stage on his own and prove that Yeezy isn't the only musical talent in the family. Williams, who...

Ivory | 01/31/2012 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Can You Feel' Eric Lau's Latest Release?

Eric Lau has been teasing us with new music from his upcoming EP, The Mission, since last November. We have already heard the title track and the ever-so-soulful "Yesterday," and there are only three days to go until we can...

SoulUK | 01/31/2012 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Frank Ocean Does His 'Voodoo' Oh So Well

D'Angelo's triumphant return to the stage isn't the only reason that voodoo is on our minds. That's because Frank Ocean has just dropped a new (but brief) track entitled "Voodoo" via his Tumblr (which he seems to update on a...

D-Money | 01/30/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Make 'Time' For Some New Eric Roberson

Timing is everything, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. Think about it. How many times have you met the right one at the wrong time -- whether one or both of you were involved with someone else...

Butta | 01/30/2012 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Opolopo Shares His 'Twenty-Second Thoughts'

I'm seriously beginning to wonder if Opolopo has lived in a time machine for the past 25 years, because some of his music sounds straight out of the mid-'80s as opposed to current day. It's uncanny how much he has...

Butta | 01/30/2012 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Will You 'Love' How Kamilah Sumner Operates?

Chicago singer Kamilah Sumner is on her grind. The sultry-voiced, Bounce-Worthy songstress recently released the video to "Never Bring Me Down," the first cut off of her album Once Upon A Sumner, which was also featured in the Coors Light...

NubianEmpress | 01/30/2012 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

The Bamboos Cover James Blake & We 'Scream' With Delight

Australia's premier deep funk outfit, The Bamboos, celebrated 10 years in the game last year by releasing a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl featuring a reboot of their first ever single "Eel Oil" and a cover of James Blake's "Wilhelm Scream" featuring...

SoulUK | 01/30/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Elle Varner Is A 'Conversational Lush'

Quirky cutie Elle Varner has worked her way into our ice cold hearts here at SBHQ. Her breakout hit "Only Wanna Give It To You" was so beloved that it made our Hot 16 Best Songs of 2011 list, and...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Conya Doss Says 'Don't Change'

The audio surprises just keep coming in 2012. The latest to bestow a musical gift unto us is songbird Conya Doss with "Don't Change," the lovely first single from her soon-to-be-released new album, A Pocketful of Purpose. Conya's signature honeyed...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

John Legend & Ludacris Wanna Give You Something 'Tonight'

John Legend lets his sexy loose on his new single "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)," from the soundtrack to the film Think Like A Man, in theaters soon. I know what you're thinking, "John Legend?...Sexy?" and, yes, it can happen...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 3:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

We Can't Get 'Over' How Good Bilal Sounds

Bilal Oliver is no doubt one of the most talented male vocal artists in the music game right now, and yesterday Okayplayer released an acoustic live recording of "Think It Over," one of my favorite songs from his latest album,...

NubianEmpress | 01/25/2012 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

The Paxtons Take You Down 'Avenue B'

While there are still those fighting the good fight in the mainstream, for me indie is pretty much the only way to go when it comes to hip hop. The Lil Waynes, Drakes, and Young Jeezys of the world just...

D-Money | 01/25/2012 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Get Your 'Life' With Yuna

The best musical moments are often the ones that catch you by surprise. I remembered this yesterday when I stumbled upon Malaysian chanteuse (and talented photographer) Yuna and her single "Live Your Life." The Pharrell Williams-produced mid-tempo offering is giving...

D-Money | 01/25/2012 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Hear Sarah Scott's Vocals 'Folded' Around Part-Time Heroes Production On Their New EP

It's hard to believe that it has been nearly four years since Part-Time Heroes, aka Ross Wakefield and Toby Vane, released their eclectic, yet consistently soulful debut album, Meanwhile.... Since then the duo have been working on new material, as...

SoulUK | 01/25/2012 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Now We Can Sample Stac Through Royce Wood Junior's 'Lens'

It's been a while since we heard from British singer Stac. After releasing 2010's excellent Turn That Light Out and not one, but two remix albums, we are hoping that she has been busy working on new material and a...

SoulUK | 01/25/2012 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Quantic, Alice Russell & Combo Bárbaro Show Us The 'Light'

Sometimes the most simple of music videos can be the most amazing. Big budget affairs with special effects, cameos from the hot actor/actress du jour, and exotic locations are all fine and good. But often less is more and nothing...

Butta | 01/24/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Boom Clap Bachelors Make A 'Stop' With Cris Prolific

It seems that members of Danish wonder-collective Boom Clap Bachelors were everywhere last year. Robin Hannibal, Coco O., and Vindahl all struck out on their own to great success. But perhaps the biggest splash BCB made was their collective EP, Mellem...

D-Money | 01/24/2012 at 4:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Stacy Barthe Decides To 'Keep It' Real

In the pantheon of R&B songs, there's nothing like a good kiss-off record. Singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe (an artist you definitely should be checking for this year) has delivered a great one with her latest "Keep It Like It Is." When...

D-Money | 01/24/2012 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Louie Shows Her 'Female Sensitivity'

After one listen to LA-based songstress Louie's new track, "Female Sensitivity," it's obvious that this has been produced by her beau Robin Hannibal. While a lot of producers have a "signature sound" that is often associated with them, Robin seems...

SoulUK | 01/24/2012 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Elijah Kelley Shines A 'Light' On 'Red Tails'

I'm sure that my Black Card is under heavy review because I did not go out to see Red Tails on opening weekend. Previous engagements and a nasty cold had me hemmed up, but supporting the film while it's in...

Butta | 01/23/2012 at 6:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

The Urban Street Soul Orchestra Are 'Back Together Again'

Originally formed back in 1992, Urban Street Soul Orchestra was a collective of like-minded musicians, vocalists, and producers intent on delivering a "soulful message to the world". Members, including Daz-I-Kue, Hil St. Soul, Don Ricardo, and Julie Smith, recorded their...

SoulUK | 01/23/2012 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

The Slakadeliqs Bring Us 'The Other Side Of Tomorrow' Today

Slakah the Beatchild has been quite a busy man. He's got new solo material on the way, but he's been heavy into collaborations lately, as one half of The Art of Fresh (who released a new project at the end...

Butta | 01/20/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Discover A 'Peace' Of SBTRKT's Past

Masked producer SBTRKT burned up our best of lists last year with his self-titled debut album and its heat-seeker of a single "Wildfire." Who knew, then, that he could produce something so...cool. Mining his past, he unearthed his 2009 track "Atomic...

D-Money | 01/20/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Santigold Opens Her 'Big Mouth'

Never one to be coy, Santigold has always spoken with a megaphone to the sky and since she's been dormant for four years, she's had a lot of words cooped up. So, in a way, we can slightly forgive her...

AudioDiva | 01/19/2012 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Sonnymoon Kick Off Their '2012'

Though it's barely three weeks old, 2012 is already proving to be a big year for music. Fitting, then, that Sonnymoon has named their latest EP after it. The duo, who made a name for themselves by covering hip-hop and...

D-Money | 01/19/2012 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

It's Time To 'Let The World See' Mahalia

While killing time on Twitter today I've seen several people singing the praises of a young 13-year-old singer named Mahalia. Ready to dismiss it as some cutesy girl covering a teeny-bopper pop song on YouTube I kept it moving, but with repeated...

SoulUK | 01/19/2012 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Get 'Inside' This Collaboration Between The Decoders & Sy Smith

Back in November, when we first brought you news of The Decoders upcoming EP, anticipation was high and we were curious to hear the LA-based duo's take on several classic soul tracks. Their Coco O. collaboration on "Hey There Lonely...

SoulUK | 01/18/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Hezekiah & Tone Whitfield Want You To Say 'Hello' To Johnny Popcorn

Side projects are often a way for artists to spread their wings and do something outside of what we've come to expect from them. Whether an artist changes their name, forms a new group, takes a break from a group,...

Butta | 01/17/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Yasiin Bey Kicks It Strictly For His 'Ni--as'

Watch the Throne, while definitely an event album, left a bad taste in some people's mouths. As one of my friends put it, the entire album is essentially capitalism set to a catchy beat. Not to fault proud papa Jay-Z...

D-Money | 01/17/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Vivian Green Sings A 'Freedom' Song

It's only fitting that on the day that we commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to get a taste of the soundtrack to the film Soundtrack For a Revolution. This collection of remakes of freedom songs by...

Butta | 01/16/2012 at 4:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Aaliyah Is Still The 'One' With This Ahmed Sirour Remix

Today we celebrate Aaliyah on what would have been her 33rd birthday. Her life may have been prematurely cut short a little over a decade ago, but her musical legacy has continued to thrive, inspiring remakes and remixes from various...

Butta | 01/16/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Kinny Calls Out A 'Big Fat Liar'

Kinny (aka Caitlin Simpson) is a Canadian-born singer with a mix of Jamaican, Native Canadian Indian, French, and Swedish heritage. Although a trained opera singer, it was her deep-rooted love of soul, jazz, and reggae, and the relative freedom which...

SoulUK | 01/16/2012 at 12:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Melanie Fiona Makes 'Wrong' Sound So Right

Most of the songs I'd heard from Melanie Fiona's upcoming The MF Life really didn't move me, so the bevy of pushbacks the project's received haven't really surprised me much. I was all but ready to dismiss the talented singer...

D-Money | 01/13/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Sandie Black Has 'Gotta Get Free'

Sandie Black is a new group to hit the scene that is shrouded in mystery. Seriously, all that I know about them is that they are from Toronto. Anything outside of that, down to who is even in the group,...

Butta | 01/12/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Summer Williams Is Back For The 'Winter'

Last spring Bounce-Worthy singer Summer Williams appeared on our radar with her brand of '90's-inspired hip-hop soul on the project Boom Bap Soul, Vol. 1. An update of that mixtape is coming soon with Boom Bap Soul, Vol. 1.2, but she...

Butta | 01/12/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Lay Down On Jennifer Hudson's 'Pillows'

There's a new medical disorder that is plaguing the nation: Jennifer Hudson Fatigue. Maybe you suffer from it after being unable to escape her Weight Watchers commercials whenever you've turned on your television for the past six months or just...

Butta | 01/12/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Soulpersona Has Another Jodeci Remix For 'You'

Soulpersona's Jodeci remixes are giving me everything I need in life right now. First, he gave us his take on "Freek'n You," and now he's gone and done it again -- he put his own spin on "Cry For You,"...

NubianEmpress | 01/12/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'Let's' Hear How Seal Sounds On This Al Green Cover

British crooner Seal has returned to the cover album business with his latest, Soul 2. Already on shelves in the UK and Europe, the album will receive a proper U.S. release on January 24th and features the artist delivering his...

Butta | 01/10/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

'Look Around The Corner' And Find Quantic & Alice Russell

It's been a while since we had any new material from soul-dynamo Alice Russell, however that is set to change in 2012 when she will release her long-awaited collaboration with Will "Quantic" Holland and his Latin/Cumbia side project, the Combo...

SoulUK | 01/10/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Boddhi Satva & Vikter Duplaix Want You In Their 'World'

When looking back over last year's album forecast list, it occurred to me that Vikter Duplaix didn't drop his long-awaited opus, Love Machine, on us. After starting '11 strong with "Morning Fun" featuring Common, I just knew the album wouldn't...

Butta | 01/09/2012 at 7:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Ruben Studdard Wants You To Know He's 'Single'

Ruben, Ruben, Ruben. Not like this, man. The Artist Formerly Know as the Velvet Teddy Bear is putting it all out there on his latest, and it's full of not-so-subtle allusions to his former marriage and his current status. Titled...

D-Money | 01/09/2012 at 5:45 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Jay-Z Gives 'Glory' For Blue Ivy Carter

After damn near making the internet implode on Saturday night with the news of her birth, Blue Ivy Carter continues to make headlines and is even making beautiful music. Less than 48 hours after her much heralded birth, proud papa...

Butta | 01/09/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Georgia Anne Muldrow & Madlib Plant Some 'Seeds' For Thought

If only some of our favorite artists (*cough* D'Angelo*cough*) could be as prolific as Georgia Anne Muldrow. Never one to rest on her laurels, it seems that she's always cooking up something new for music fans to enjoy. 2012 will...

D-Money | 01/09/2012 at 2:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Take A Stroll Down 'Love Street' With The Türs

What do you get when you combine the talents of German producer Twit One and the ever soulful vocalist Miles Bonny? A match made in musical heaven that goes by the name of The Türs, that's what. The pair have...

Peachy Kween | 01/09/2012 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Eric Lau Gives Us 'Yesterday' Today

I can't think of a better way to end the first week of the new year than with some new musical goodness from one of my favorite producers, Eric Lau. Last November he released "The Mission," a soulful slice of...

SoulUK | 01/06/2012 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We Won't 'Forget' Lianne La Havas

The latter half of 2011 saw British songbird Lianne La Havas gain some serious traction, both across the blogosphere and in the mainstream media, with the release of her Live In LA and Lost & Found EPs. It seems that Lianne...

SoulUK | 01/06/2012 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Congratulations' Are In Order For Malice & Mario Sweet

One of our favorite husband and wife duos is at it again. After releasing their stellar debut EP, Happy 2 Year, to celebrate their second wedding anniversary last year, Malice and Mario Sweet are once again commemorating the event with...

Ivory | 01/05/2012 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

This Robert Glasper Experiment, Musiq Soulchild & Chrisette Michele Will Make You Say 'Aw Yeah'

So this is the third track from Robert Glasper Experiment's Black Radio to hit the interwebs in as many days (after this and this). These official and unofficial "leaks" are definitely building a serious buzz around the project, which is...

SoulUK | 01/05/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Mycah Chevalier Has Us 'In A Sentimental Mood'

Old Man Winter has the East coast in his clutches right now with cold temps, dreary days, and the ever-present threat of nasty weather. Tis the season to stay in the house, and what better to keep you company than...

Butta | 01/05/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Soulpersona Gets His 'Freek' On With Jodeci

We spent a great amount of last year fawning over Soulpersona, and it doesn't look as if there'll be any slowing down for 2012. Not as long as he keeps dropping banging music like this remix of Jodeci's "Freek'n You"...

Butta | 01/04/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Don't Be 'Blue,' We Have More From The Robert Glasper Experiment For You With Erykah Badu

Barely 24 hours have passed since we brought you the delightful collaboration between The Robert Glasper Experiment and the talented ladies of KING, and now we have yet another track from the hotly anticipated Black Radio. This time Glasper &...

SoulUK | 01/04/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Lemy Leopard Shows House Is Here To 'Stay'

It seems that pop and R&B music are imitating electronic music more than ever (and usually doing a bad job at it). That's why I'm glad there are folks like Lemy Leopard. The Paris-born, Quebec-raised groovesmith is helping to revolutionize...

D-Money | 01/04/2012 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Ghost Mutt's New EP Will Put You In Keith 'Sweat Mode'

After attempting -- and often failing -- at coming up with genre descriptions in 2011, I'm of the opinion that some music blurs the boundaries so comprehensively that to try and stick a label on it is futile. Yes 2011...

SoulUK | 01/04/2012 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

D'Angelo's 'Black Hole' Gets Dug Up

The internet has been aflutter since an apparent "new" D'Angelo demo leaked online yesterday. The demo in question is of D covering the song "Black Hole Sun," a mid-'90's hit for the rock group Soundgarden. With the track sounding extremely...

Butta | 01/03/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

You'll Have This Lyric Jones & Esperanza Spalding 'On Repeat'

We're only three days deep into 2012, but some of the new tunes that we've heard thus far have gotten this year off to quite an exciting musical start. Here's another to add to the list with the release of...

Butta | 01/03/2012 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We Have Nothing But 'Love' For This Robert Glasper Experiment & KING Collaboration

After announcing our favorite albums and songs of 2011, and doling out our annual SoulBounce Honors to some very deserving recipients, it was time to contemplate what musical goodness 2012 would have to offer. We will soon be posting our...

SoulUK | 01/03/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Jean Grae Has Something For 'U & Me & Everyone We Know'

Wasting no time to drop some new hotness on us for the new year is Jean Grae who on January 1st blessed the world with "U & Me & Everyone We Know," the first single from her upcoming album Cake...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Diggs Duke Delivers Solid 'Gold'

While most of us were chugging champagne from the bottle this New Year's Eve (don't even try to act like it was just me), our Bounce-Worthy brother Diggs Duke decided to start off 2012 by releasing some new music for...

D-Money | 01/02/2012 at 5:15 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'2011' Gets A 'Rap Up' From Skillz

Like clockwork, Skillz dropped his "2011 Rap Up" over the weekend to ring in the new year by airing out the old. Heavier on pop culture than hip-hop culture this year, the "2011 Rap Up" is just aight this go...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'What's Up' With Kimberly Nichole?

Kimberly Nichole is continuing to rock our worlds by adding more cover tunes to her The Rock Ballerina EP on her Bandcamp page. Since she first posted her rousing rendition of "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes, she's mined...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Share Some 'Cereal Love' With Nicholas Ryan Gant

Combining his love for his favorite food with that of one of his favorite artists, Nicholas Ryan Gant presents "One In A Million (Cereal Love)." Paying homage on the late great Aaliyah, Gant uses the audio track of her "One...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'My,' My, My, Lalah Hathaway Gets Remixed By B. Williams

With the submission deadline approaching fast, the remixes to Lalah Hathaway's "My Everything" are coming at us fast and furious from our SoulBounce friends and family. This one from our Detroit homie B. Williams hit my inbox earlier this week,...

Butta | 12/30/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'Play The Guitar' With B.o.B & Andre 3000

B.o.B comes outta the gate strong with "Play the Guitar," the first single from his upcoming album, Strange Clouds, and he gets a solid assist from Andre 3000 who carries the song home. It doesn't sound like there'll be any...

Butta | 12/27/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Frank Ocean Ends The Year With A Double Dose

By now you guys should know that if there's a new Frank Ocean track, I'm going to be on it. So you already know that, with two Frankie O. tracks leaking over the holiday, a post from me would soon...

D-Money | 12/27/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Trackademicks Puts A 'Cherry 2000' On Top

Christmas might have already passed, but the presents just keep on coming. Producer/musician/Honor Roll Crew member Trackademicks, whose birthday just so happens to be today, has decided to give everyone the gift of music on his special day with the...

Butta | 12/26/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Full Crate & David Simmons Have A Lot Of 'Heart'

As he gears up for a new year, Full Crate ends this one on a great note with the song "Without My Heart" featuring David Simmons. Freeleased last week on Okayplayer, this track is a groovy laid-back number with Simmons...

Butta | 12/26/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Jose James Has A 'Christmas' Present For You

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season reaching a fever pitch on this Christmas Eve eve, something that we could probably all stand to do is take a minute to slow down. Enter Jose James with his...

Butta | 12/23/2011 at 3:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Lili K. & Peter Cottontale Bring You A 'Prelude' To Your 'Christmas' Cheer

I don't like Christmas music. I really don't. But it seems that folks around SBHQ want to make my Grinchy little heart grow three times its size. How else can you explain why Lili K. and Peter Cottontale's holiday ditty...

D-Money | 12/23/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

It's Time To 'Silence' The Weeknd

I've already gone on record saying that I'm not the biggest fan of The Weeknd. Well, let the record now show that I can officially say that I'm not a fan at all. I came to that conclusion today after...

Butta | 12/22/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

iSHE & Daru Can't Wait For You To 'Come Close'

We've been grooving to the iSHE + Hezekiah Project from singer iSHE and rapper-turned-producer Hezekiah since the spring, and now on the first day of winter iSHE gives us a little token of her musical affection for us to get...

Butta | 12/22/2011 at 3:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Jesse Boykins III & FS Green Aren't 'Thru' With Us Yet

Last year this time if you would have told me that 2011 would come and go without a new album from Jesse Boykins III, I would have looked at you crazy. Well, here we are with just a few days...

Butta | 12/21/2011 at 4:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Julien Dyne & Mara TK Are Taking Us 'So Far'

Mara TK has had quite a good year, what with the release of his solo EP, Taniwhunk, and his collaboration with Hollie Smith on Band of Brothers Vol. 1. While we patiently wait for his group Electric Wire Hustle to...

Butta | 12/21/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Rochelle Jordan Is 'Here' To Stay

A few new artists have hit the soul scene in 2011, but there is one in particular who got fast-tracked to SoulBounce fave status with her combination of exquisite songs, throwback appeal, and a voice that is at once familiar...

Butta | 12/21/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Marques Toliver Has An 'Answer' For You

It's been a few months since we've heard anything new from the Bounce-Worthy Marques Toliver but, judging from his latest output, those months were put to good use. His latest freelease, Studying For My Ph.D, is chock-full of inspired musical...

D-Money | 12/19/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Yahzarah Unwraps A 'Lonely' Christmas Classic

As a general rule, I avoid Christmas music as much as possible. It's prompted my friends to call me a multitude of Grinches and Scrooges, but I'll be all of that. It's not that it's all bad (though there a...

D-Money | 12/19/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We 'Co-Sign' SWV's Return

As we end 2011 reflecting on albums that turned 20 years old this year in our Class of '91 series, we can't help but look forward to 2012 and the next batch of albums to hit that milestone. One such...

Butta | 12/16/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Is John Legend 'Chasing Your Love' Away?

Not one to stand idly by and let Anthony Hamilton have all of the struggle voice shine and allow his new album, Back to Love, to cook, a new track by John Legend has mysteriously made its way onto the...

Butta | 12/15/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Meet Elle Varner In Her 'Sound Proof Room'

In case you haven't been paying attention, we here at SBHQ have been buzzing about newcomer Elle Varner for the past few months. Since popping up seemingly out of nowhere this summer, her hype machine has been working overtime to...

Ivory | 12/15/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Get In The 'Middle' Of This Soulpersona & Jocelyn Brown Collaboration

Soulpersona has been getting some major love here at SoulBounce, ever since he released his excellent Soulacoaster album back in 2009. Since then he has blessed us with the outstanding concept album, The Lapdancer, and an album of remixes featuring...

SoulUK | 12/15/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Lalah Hathaway's 'My Everything' Gets A Little Somethin' Somethin' From Ahmed Sirour

Any excuse for us to post a Lalah Hathaway photo song works for SoulBounce, but our good friend Ahmed Sirour has given us a mighty good reason with his lovely remix of her song "My Everything." Taking just the vocals...

Butta | 12/14/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Say 'Hey There' To The Decoders & Coco O.

Since we posted about it last month, we have been itching to get our hands on the new EP from The Decoders (aka Itai Shapira and Todd Simon). Volume 1 sees the talented duo mining the Music Sales catalogue, hand-picking...

Ivory | 12/14/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Sterling Simms & Marsha Ambrosius Give Us 'Nothing For Christmas'

One of the best parts of the holiday season for me is the opportunity to indulge in Christmas music. Sure, the giving and receiving of gifts is always nice, as is the chance to stuff myself silly with great food...

Ivory | 12/13/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Bianca Raquel Gives A 'F--k'

I'm not usually one for salty language in R&B. To me, it's usually just done for shock value and rarely adds anything to the song (not that I'm against cursing, as anyone who knows me will attest to). So I...

D-Money | 12/13/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Lonny Bereal Wants To Leave Something 'Under The Tree'

If you crave holiday music that's as naughty as spiked egg nog, look no further because Lonny Bereal has a special present for you. His single "Under The Tree" featuring J-Doe is right on time for Christmas, and you are...

NubianEmpress | 12/13/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Let 14th 'Take' You 'There'

One of my favorite discoveries of 2011 was undoubtedly the British duo 14th. Their blend of soulful vocals and electro/dubstep beats made their self-titled EP a standout in what has been a very strong year. The pair have rightly decided...

SoulUK | 12/13/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Spend 'Avril 14th' With Mar & Szjerdene

Nearly a year to the day since he dropped his cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas," as part of his successful Variations series, Mar is back, this time alongside one of the sweetest voices around, Szjerdene. Rather than covering another Christmas favorite,...

SoulUK | 12/13/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'Run' & Grab Tawiah's Free EP

One of the great things about this time of year is the huge amount of music that is given away by some of our favorite artists. Jumping on the bandwagon is British songstress Tawiah, who has released the five-track EP,...

SoulUK | 12/13/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Is Ruben Studdard's Bobby Brown Remake Solid As A 'Rock'?

The Velvet Teddy Bear and one-time American Idol champ Ruben Studdard is back on the block, and this time he's setting his sights on some more classic material. We last heard from him playing the fairly decent Alexander O'Neal to...

D-Money | 12/12/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Take A 'Dunk' Into The Brand New Heavies' 'Trunk'

It's certainly been a while since we had any newness from British funksters The Brand New Heavies. As we pointed out in our trip down memory lane while reminiscing about their self-titled debut, we have fingers crossed that 2012 will...

SoulUK | 12/12/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Jose James Gets All The Way 'Live' At The Triple Door

There's nothing quite like seeing your favorite performer live, especially when they know how to put on a great show. Jose James is a performer who always electrifies when he's on stage. Because he realizes that everyone can't always get...

D-Money | 12/09/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Should Olivia Keep At This Music Thing Or Just 'Walk Away'?

Don't judge me, but I've been keeping up with VH1's Love & Hip Hop religiously this season. Between that and the new kids on the block T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle, my Monday nights are full of ratchet "reality." Love & Hip Hop is...

Butta | 12/08/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Bernhoft & KORK Offer Up The Perfect 'Sunday' Soundtrack

One of the best bits of writing for a site such as SoulBounce is that we continually get to discover talented individuals who, in day-to-day life, would most probably have flown under our radar. When Butta came across Norwegian soulboy...

SoulUK | 12/08/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'Stay' A While And Listen To Tyrese, Faith Evans & Rick Ross

So maybe I was wrong to be more excited about the collaborators on this remix than the original artist, but when it's Faith Evans and Rick Ross can you really blame me? C'mon, son! Are you kidding me? No diss...

Butta | 12/07/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

You Will Not Want To 'Pass' On Funkommunity's Latest Track

Earlier in the year we brought you a sneak preview of Funkommunity's debut album, Chequered Thoughts, in the shape of the buzz-single, "The Light." The album is now available in Australia and New Zealand, and is gaining favorable reviews all round,...

SoulUK | 12/07/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Kevin Michael Asks You To 'Use Your Heart'

It's been a while since we've heard anything from singer Kevin Michael (or K of THEY, or whatever he wants to call himself these days). Last we heard, he was "Rolling in the Deep" with his cover of Adele's now-signature...

D-Money | 12/06/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Common & John Legend Will Make You A 'Believer'

I have to say that 2011 has been a banner year for hip hop. There have been some majorly dope releases this from Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Phonte, The Roots, and, rounding out the year will be Common's The Dreamer/The Believer. I...

Butta | 12/05/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Rox Steals Rihanna's 'Girl' & Makes It All Her Own

I'm still convinced that Rihanna is some kind of insidious plot hatched by the Illuminati to infect the masses. How else can you explain why she's released an album every fall since the beginning of her career, or why, despite...

D-Money | 12/05/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Amy Winehouse Takes On A Timeless 'Girl'

As the date nears closer for Amy Winehouse's posthumous Lioness: Hidden Treasures, our anticipation here at SBHQ grows. From the leaked tracks we've heard, like the lovely "Our Day Will Come" and the sublime "Halftime," it's seeming that the album...

D-Money | 12/02/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Little Dragon Cuts The Internet's 'Cocaine'

When I wrote about The Internet's video for "Cocaine," it got quite a few responses, ranging from outrage to reverence. Even if The Internet lost some fans over it, they still have four very important allies in Little Dragon. Perhaps returning...

D-Money | 12/02/2011 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Prince Is Still 'Extraloveable'

My lifetime Prince stan membership card is under review after sleeping on his most recent release, the new single "Extraloveable." My only excuse is that it dropped on Thanksgiving Day, and I was in and out of a food coma....

Butta | 12/01/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Dezaray Dawn Wants You To Read 'B-Tween-The-Lines'

With two EPs to her credit, '09's Chameleon and '11's Deep, Dezaray Dawn will finally be releasing a full-length album in early 2012. She's putting the finishing touches on The Dawning now, and she dropped a track that won't be...

Butta | 12/01/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Give It Up 'One Time' For The Roots, Phonte & Dice Raw

We're less than a week away from the release of undun, The Roots' tenth studio (and first concept) album, and the anticipation is high around these parts. The good folks over at NPR have provided us with a first listen...

D-Money | 11/30/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Raheem DeVaughn Drops A 'Bomb' Filled With 'Ciroc'

Raheem DeVaughn, the one-time "R&B Hippie Neo-Soul Rock Star," might as well adopt a new nickname: King of the R&B Mixtape. I've seriously lost count now of how many he has already released and there are no signs whatsoever of...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 1:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Amy Winehouse Shows Us What Could've Been With 'Half Time'

It's only been a few short months since the world lost Amy Winehouse and, as with any tragic loss of talent, we are left to wonder what would have been. It had once been rumored that Amy and pals Questlove...

D-Money | 11/30/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Jazmine Sullivan Gets 'Career' Minded

Jazmine Sullivan might be taking a break from the music industry, but that hasn't stopped a gang of new material from surfacing over the past few months. We most recently heard the head-nodder "Fly & Sexy" and she's a guest...

D-Money | 11/29/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

This Mark de Clive-Lowe Remix Of Nostalgia 77 Is 'Golden'

There are some people who just have the midas touch. Everything that they lay their hands on turns out amazing. One such person is none other than SoulBounce fave Mark de Clive-Lowe. He recently released his Tru Thoughts debut, Renegades,...

Butta | 11/28/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Natalie Gardiner Has Something New For 'You'

I've been a fan of Natalie Gardiner for several years now, thanks to her 2004 self-titled debut album and 2007's California. The Swedish songstress has a knack for taking what, in the hands of a lesser vocalist, would be a...

SoulUK | 11/28/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Try On Dirg Gerner & Fatima's 'Rubies & Diamonds'

I don't know much about the mysterious, elusive producer/singer who goes by the name Dirg Gerner, other than the fact that he featured alongside fLako on one of the standout tracks, "I Want You," from Tokyo Dawn's excellent The Heart...

SoulUK | 11/25/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We 'Know You' Will 'Like' AlunaGeorge

In a few years time we will be able to look back on 2011 as the year that gave us the mainstream resurgence of dubstep (in all its different guises), the breakthrough of electro-emo-R&B (?!?) by the likes of The...

SoulUK | 11/24/2011 at 12:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Tis The Season' To Break Out The Choklate

I was only saying the other day on twitter that my Christmas playlist needed an injection of freshness. Well it seems that someone was listening as not only did Jean Baylor release the track "Celebrate," with a full EP to...

SoulUK | 11/23/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Get 'Addicted' To Lyndriette

Remember RichGirl? They were Rich Harrison's girl group of "He Ain't With Me Now (Tho)" fame that, though talented, just couldn't get their album off the ground (even with a mixtape released as late as this year). It seems that...

D-Money | 11/22/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Check Out Anthony Hamilton's Unofficial 'Project'

Keeping up with your favorite artists has never been as difficult as it is now in these digital times. Rewind a few years and all you had to do was keep it locked on their official website or Myspace page...

SoulUK | 11/22/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'Celebrate' The Holiday Season With Jean Baylor

Well folks, that time of year is upon us and, love it or hate it, for the next six weeks there is no avoiding it. One aspect of this time of year does make things a little easier though, and...

SoulUK | 11/21/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Take A 'Feel Trip' With Radio Galaxy

Sometimes good music just hits you out of the blue. That was the case with space-age funk and soul crew Radio Galaxy. There I was, minding my business, when FWMJ, hip-hop connoisseur and founder of Rappers I Know, threw up...

D-Money | 11/21/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Curt Chambers Is 'Space Bound'

Two new Curt Chambers songs in one week? Why yes, don't mind if I do, please and thank you. After delivering the awesome original tune "Grass Is Greener" to give people a preview of what he's been working on for...

Butta | 11/18/2011 at 5:15 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Head Into 'The Woods' With Fly Moon Royalty For Some 'Android Love'

The first thing that struck me and ultimately made me check out Seattle-based duo Fly Moon Royalty was their name. Formed in 2010 and comprising singer Adraboo and DJ/producer/emcee Action Jackson they originally went by the name Sugar Water Purple,...

SoulUK | 11/18/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'Ain't Nobody' Can Do It Like Chaka, But Mary J. Blige Does A Good Job

When I first saw the tracklisting for Mary J. Blige's My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1), I played the pause card when I saw a song entitled "Ain't Nobody." Was this "Ain't Nobody" Chaka Khan's "Ain't Nobody" or a...

Butta | 11/17/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Will Mariah Carey & John Legend Put You In The 'Christmas' Spirit?

Bah humbug. Hot on the heels of reworking her modern holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas is You" with teen queen Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey continues her bid to become permanent Pope of Christmastown with her corresponding appeal to...

Remi | 11/17/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Can Rebecca Ferguson Stand 'Shoulder To Shoulder' With The Best The UK Has To Offer?

As this year's X Factor UK descends into chaos, with the popular being preferred to the talented, allegations of backstage bullying and most recently a drug-fueled sex scandal, it's no wonder that these type of programs are ridiculed for being little more...

SoulUK | 11/17/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Come Get Your 'Refill' Of Elle Varner

Elle Varner made quite a first impression here at SoulBounce. Her debut single "Only Wanna Give It To You" rocked our worlds. Hell, it even made our Songs of Summer list. But, outside of the funky and fun video, we...

D-Money | 11/16/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Eric Lau & Guilty Simpson Are On A 'Mission'

Eric Lau has been keeping himself busy since dropping his stunning New Territories album back in 2008. Before that he had worked alongside the likes of Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins, but it was the release of his debut...

SoulUK | 11/16/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

The 'Grass Is Greener' For Curt Chambers

Way back in 2007 when SoulBounce first opened its doors, one of the first Bounce-Worthy artists we profiled was the group Franklin Bridge. The five-piece out of Philly and Jersey was led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Curt Chambers and included Adam Blackstone,...

Butta | 11/15/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Austin Brown Is Your 'Midnight Man'

It's been a few months since we last discussed Austin Brown, but that doesn't mean that he's not on our minds. He is the heir apparent to the Jackson™ musical legacy, after all. And, while most would try to steer...

D-Money | 11/15/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Super Smoky Soul & Muhsinah Have Us Begging For 'More'

Muhsinah's most recent project, the EP Gone, has been in heavy rotation since its mid-summer release. Before we get some new solo material from her, she does some international expansion and has linked up with Tokyo-based Super Smoky Soul, a...

KitKat | 11/15/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Michael Kiwanuka Is Back 'Again' With Another EP

It seems that the worldwide success of Adele earlier this year has rubbed off on some of her fellow Brits. Although none have quite reached her dizzying heights, there seems to be a renewed interest in home-grown singer/songwriters on this...

SoulUK | 11/15/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A 'Seven Nation Army' Can't Hold Kimberly Nichole Back

As anyone who's ever had the pleasure of seeing Kimberly Nichole perform live can attest, this sista loves to rock out. With her love of frilly tutus and shunning the typical uniform of all black in favor of white or...

Butta | 11/14/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

PJ Morton & Jazmine Sullivan Are 'Built For Love'

Even though he's been keeping busy on the road as the unofficial sixth man of Maroon 5 for the past two years, it seems that PJ Morton is finally ready to take his solo career off the back burner. After...

Ivory | 11/14/2011 at 1:15 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Royce Wood Junior & Michael MacWoonald Have A Song For 'Jodie'

SoulBouncers may not be that familiar with the name Royce Wood Junior, however if you paid attention to Jamie Woon's stunning mirrorwriting earlier in the year then you will at least be familiar with his sound, as he produced a...

SoulUK | 11/14/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Are You Gonna Fall 'In Love' With Jhené Aiko?

You might not have heard of Jhené Aiko, but she's been bubbling under the surface for a quite some time now. Originally signed to Chris Stoke's T.U.G. Label along with the likes of B2K, she was featured in a few...

D-Money | 11/11/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

'Will' You Say 'Yes' To This New Electric Empire Track?

With support pouring in from DJs, tastemakers, and bloggers the world over, the time feels right for the worldwide re-release of the self-titled debut album from Bounce-Worthy Australian outfit, Electric Empire. Of course, no re-release would be complete without the...

SoulUK | 11/11/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

R. Kelly Has A Message For The Haters (And Trey Songz): 'Shut Up'

Oh, R. Kelly. Just when I was starting to kinda sorta maybe like him again after the release of last year's surprisingly solid Love Letter, he couldn't leave well enough alone and keep that old soul momentum going. That would...

Butta | 11/10/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Betty Wright Brings That Vintage Sound With 'Grapes On A Vine'

The original "Clean Up Woman." Betty Wright, is back with her first new material in over 10 years, and as she states in the first single, "Grapes On A Vine," it gets better with time. The release of Betty Wright:...

SoulUK | 11/10/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

J*DaVeY's 'Drug' Will Hit The Streets This Month

It looks like J*DaVeY weren't toying with my emotions after all. After years and years of promises a long wait, New Designer Drug will indeed soon be within our grasps. And when I say soon, I mean within-the-next-two-weeks soon. The...

D-Money | 11/09/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

We'll Take Cee-Lo Green 'Anyway' We Can Get Him

Way back in August 2010 (it really does seem like ages ago, no?) Cee-Lo Green set the whole lyric video concept off with the one he released for his monstrous hit "F--k You." It may not have been the first...

Butta | 11/09/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Nicolay With The Hot At Nights Take A Jazzy Excursion Back To 'Shibuya'

There are those moments in time when you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when something major happened even when you can't recall what you had for breakfast two days ago. That will forever be the...

Butta | 11/09/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Take A Listen To Opolopo's 'Mutant' Remixes

As Tokyo Dawn Records' resident remixer, Swedish funkster Opolopo has had a busy 12 months. Not only did he release his solo album, Voltage Controlled Feelings, he also produced Amalia's debut Art Slave, and provided remixes for Soulparlor and both...

SoulUK | 11/08/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Mugpush Are Bringing The Funk For 'All U.S...'

With a name like Mugpush I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this Bay Area-based collective but their Facebook page describes them as a collective of musicians and artists "who conspire to make beautiful art & music deeply rooted...

SoulUK | 11/08/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Get 'Fly' With Windimoto

Widely regarded at the birthplace of house music, Chicago has given us many legends like Lil Louis, Steve Silk Hurley, Frankie Knuckles, and Marshall Jefferson to name a few as well as artists on the come up like DJ Sean...

Butta | 11/07/2011 at 8:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Open A 'Window' To Kenny Wesley

Kenny Wesley recently wowed us with his impressive remake of Michael Jackson's "Rock With You," and he's striking while the iron is hot with the release of a new song. "The Window" is the lead single from his upcoming as-yet-untitled...

Butta | 11/07/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Common Finds His 'Sweet' Spot

So far, the only songs we've heard from Common's upcoming The Dreamer/The Believer have been introspective and uplifting or hood fabulous. Well, forget about all that because Com's out to show you it ain't all "Sweet," which happens to be...

D-Money | 11/04/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

We'll Take These 'Hidden Treasures' From Amy Winehouse Any 'Day'

I always tend to have mixed feelings whenever music is released by a favorite artist posthumously. On one hand, there's the part of me that's always happy for new music. However, on the other hand, there's the part of me...

Ivory | 11/03/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Robin Thicke Wears His 'Pretty Lil' Heart' On His Sleeve

With the upcoming album, Love After War, due out December 6th, Robin Thicke with the help of none other than Lil Wayne dropped a little something lovely for us to enjoy. The single entitled "Pretty Lil' Heart" isn't a far...

Peachy Kween | 11/03/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Saul Williams Lets You Test His 'Patience'

It's been a while since I've heard anything new from actor-poet-activist-rock star Saul Williams. While his musical aesthetic might not be what many consider "soul" music, he's put out some pretty impressive albums and songs over the years. His last...

D-Money | 11/03/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We Agree With Gotta's 'Philosophy'

French production whiz Gotta is certainly a busy fellow. Hot on the heels of the release of Think Aloud (Session I) and his thumping remix of the Soul Rebels' "504" comes the second in his EP series, Think Aloud (Session...

SoulUK | 11/03/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Reel People's Remix Of Debórah Bond Is 'The One'

Take one already great song, add a pinch of magical remix dust, give it a stir, and what do you get? The Reel People remix of Debórah Bond's "You Are The One," that's what. I'll admit I'm slightly biased as...

SoulUK | 11/03/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Frank Ocean Is 'Back' Once Again

After having no new Frank Ocean news for nearly a month (a veritable drought considering how often his material has leaked in the past), we bring you yet another new track from the Odd Future crooner himself. "Back" is Frank...

D-Money | 11/02/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Dego Returns With More 'Freeness' For Us To Enjoy

Not content with dropping the hottest mixtape I've heard this year, pulling the Luv Bugz out of retirement to soundtrack SB's Cuffin' Season, and releasing a monster 20-track slice of broken-beat goodness in the shape of A Wha' Him Deh...

SoulUK | 11/02/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Renee Dion & Tall Black Guy Deliver A 'Thriller' Of A Michael Jackson Remake

With today being Halloween, whether you celebrate or not, one thing is for sure: you have heard Michael Jackson's "Thriller," sang the song out loud or in your head, and/or done the video's iconic choreography at least 50-11 times today....

Butta | 10/31/2011 at 9:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Smoove & Turrell Show Electric Empire Some 'Lovin'' With A New Remix

We already brought you Chris Bangs' take on Electric Empire's irresistible single "Baby Your Lovin'," and now it's the turn of Northern Soulsters Smoove & Turrell to sprinkle a little magic dust atop of an already great song. I didn't think...

SoulUK | 10/31/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Mark Ronson Brings You Jazz 'A La Modeliste'

What do you do if you're a DJ tasked with reinterpreting jazz through your own lens? If you're Mark Ronson, you invite friends like Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Trombone Shorty, drummer Zigaboo Modeliste, and The Dap-Kings over to make a...

D-Money | 10/31/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Aischa Traidia Is Heading For The 'City Life'

I have been looking forward to Aischa Traidia's debut album, City Life, dropping later this year after hearing the single, "What's Going On?," and various other snippets of goodness. Alas, the album has now been pushed back to early 2012, but...

SoulUK | 10/28/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Black Einstein & Sharlene Hector Take Us Into 'The Light'

Nothing makes me happier than when two of Britain's best musical talents come together on a track and showcase why the UK has one of the most exciting music scenes in the world. Well that's exactly what we have here,...

SoulUK | 10/28/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Los Charly's Orchestra Leave Us 'Feeling High'

Soul music compilations are a hit or miss affair generally, however if there is one name you can always rely on to deliver the goods, it is British label Expansion's Soul Togetherness series. Their 2011 collection features songs from SoulBounce...

SoulUK | 10/27/2011 at 3:15 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

J-Boogie & The Pimps Of Joytime Put In 'Work'

Since copping Undercover, the latest album from J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science, earlier this month I have kept returning to a handful of its tracks over and over. In addition to the two we featured previously, "Go To Work" featuring The Pimps...

SoulUK | 10/27/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Get 'Over' Yourself & 'Move' With Common

As a sure sign that we'll be getting a new Common album soon, it seems that Mr. Lynn is all over the place. We've already brought you "Blue Sky," the first taste from The Dreamer/The Believer (as well as a...

D-Money | 10/26/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Scrimshire Takes Us 'Home'

After spending his days running the Wah Wah 45s label alongside Dom Servini, and working on projects from the label's stable of artists, Scrimshire has found the time to follow up his 2009 debut Along Came The Devil One Night....

SoulUK | 10/26/2011 at 2:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We Can't 'Hide' Our Excitement About 14th's EP

14th's "Hide Yourself" became quite the favorite here at SBHQ, so it was with some excitement when we pressed play on the full Hide Yourself EP. The first single was a genre-bending affair, encompassing house, soul, and electro with a...

SoulUK | 10/26/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Get Your 'Boogie' On With Tokyo Dawn For The Second Time

Yes, it is that time again: the great folks over at Tokyo Dawn Records have released yet another compilation for our listening pleasure. A follow up to last year's The Boogie Vol.1 (and a great companion piece to The Heart...

SoulUK | 10/25/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

It's 'Hard Work' For Smoove & Turrell's 'Money'

I have to admit that Smoove & Turrell's Eccentric Audio has gotten lost in the shuffle a bit this year. I played their debut to death and then some, but their sophomore set doesn't seem to have the immediacy of...

SoulUK | 10/25/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Lose Yourself' In Lalah Hathaway

So by now everyone who reads these pages should have bought Lalah Hathaway's new album, Where It All Begins, which was released last Tuesday. Not owning this album is not an option for lovers of good soul music. But if...

Butta | 10/24/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Share In Meshell Ndegeocello's 'La Petit Mort'

Are you guys ready? Only a couple short weeks remain before the November 8th arrival of Meshell Ndegeocello's latest opus Weather. I'm already anxious to hear how the record will sound, especially if it's going in the direction of "Dirty...

D-Money | 10/24/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Switch Shows Andrea Martin Some 'Love'

As one half of world famous DJ/production duo Major Lazer alongside Diplo, Switch has had his fair share of chart successes, most recently with Beyoncé's "Run The World (Girls)." When he isn't producing or remixing for mainstream mega-stars, he finds...

SoulUK | 10/24/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Applejac Remixes Carvalho & We Are 'Loving' It

We are still waiting on Bounce-Worthy singer/songwriter Carvalho to release his debut album, All The Things You Know To Be True, but there have been various goodies dropping to tide us over and make the wait a little easier. Applejac's remix...

SoulUK | 10/24/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

DJ Center's 'Everything In Time' Gets 'Remixed' Just Right

We gave you the scoop back in August about DJ Center's Everything In Time Remixed album, which finally got released this week. The Sam Champ remix of "You Got the Love" featuring Gretchen Parlato got us open, but that was...

Butta | 10/21/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Full Crate's 'Golden Glasses' Are Filled With Refreshing Sounds

My how time flies. This year is quickly running toward the finish line, and it's been almost a year since we've gotten any new music from one of our favorite Amsterdam exports and a member of the Red Bull Music...

Butta | 10/21/2011 at 5:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We Are 'Crazy' About Rahsaan Patterson's New Single

By now all of you have probably gotten your hands on a copy of Rahsaan Patterson's latest album bleuphoria, but for those of you that are slacking we here at SoulBounce will offer up a prayer for your musical souls...

SoulUK | 10/21/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Hawthorne Headhunters Give Us A 'Myriad' Of Sounds

If SoulBounce were a record label, it'd be Plug Research. It only makes sense since so many artists who we love and write about on these digital pages are being signed to PR. From Bilal, to Quadron, to Robin Hannibal,...

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 6:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Rochelle Jordan Hits Us With Her Best 'Shot'

One of Chris Rock's most famous bits from one of his HBO comedy specials is when he's talking about one of his daughters and he says that his "only job in life is to keep her off the pole." He...

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

For Anthony David, It's All About 'Location, Location, Location'

After releasing As Above, So Below this past March, Anthony David isn't resting on his musical laurels. As a matter of fact, he has another project coming our way this December 6th with #LocationLocationLocation. The album is comprised of three...

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 3:45 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Is Bridget Kelly Just Like 'Every Girl'? You Be The Judge.

Bridget Kelly is probably best known as the stand-in for Alicia Keys on "Empire State of Mind" whenever Alicia wasn't available. But don't be mistaken, just because she filled in for her doesn't mean that she's a poor man's Alicia...

D-Money | 10/20/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

The Stuyvesants Want To Give Us 'The Finer Things' In Life

The soundtrack for summer 2010, at least for me, consisted almost solely of Brooklyn's Finest, the first project to come from the collaborative genius that is The Stuyvesants. Comprised of Allan Cole aka Algorythm and Darien Victor Birks of Flwrpt...

Peachy Kween | 10/19/2011 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Bobbie Gordon Is Dealing With 'Matters Of The Heart'

Emails proclaiming their subject as "the next big thing" are ten-a-penny round these parts. I suppose that is to be expected, given that a publicist's job is to convince those on the receiving end of such emails that their artist...

SoulUK | 10/18/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Submotion Orchestra Are 'All Yours'

Dubstep, along with '90s-revival R&B, seem to have been the genres of choice in 2011. It's what all the "cool kids" are listening to and all the high-brow music critics are raving about. So if you fall into either of...

SoulUK | 10/18/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Let The Roots & Big K.R.I.T. 'Make' Your Day

Nothing beats a case of The Mondays (or any other day of the week for that matter) like new music from The Roots. And this one is extra special because not only is it the first single from their upcoming...

Butta | 10/17/2011 at 7:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Can You Weather A 'Cold Summer' With CJ Hilton?

CJ Hilton first appeared on our radar by way of Raphael Saadiq who included him on the song "Never Give You Up" alongside Stevie Wonder from 2008's The Way I See It. Not bad for his first time outta the...

Butta | 10/17/2011 at 5:45 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Find Out The Type Of Woman To Make Anthony Hamilton Say 'Woo'

Anthony Hamilton leaks have been dropping on the net like loose change out of pockets for a while now. Some have been great and others not so much, but rest assured that "Woo," his official first single from his upcoming...

Butta | 10/17/2011 at 4:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Evan Bourgeois Lasry & Rogiers Do It 'Again' For The First Time

When it comes to affairs of a broken heart, often we have to remind ourselves not to be the same fool twice when said heartbreaker comes sniffing around, hitting you up on Facebook, or blowing up your celly trying to...

Butta | 10/17/2011 at 3:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Ivory & Gold Are Certainly Not In The 'Rookie' Category

You know how we wait, sometimes years, for artists we like to release new material? Sometimes we get frustrated. Sometimes we accept that we won't get any newness and make do with what we already have. Sometimes we forget all...

SoulUK | 10/17/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Robin Hannibal Helps Louie Share Her 'Dirty Secrets'

Whatever it is that Robin Hannibal is drinking, I need some. How he finds the time to keep his finger in so many musical pies is beyond me, this year alone he has managed to release his solo EP Bobby...

SoulUK | 10/14/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Get Into Some 'Trouble' With José James

José James' Blackmagic was one of my favorite albums of 2010. So when I learned that he was hard at work on his fourth studio album, No Beginning, No End, my excitement bubbled to the surface. Now that my ears...

Butta | 10/13/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

DJ Shadow & Yukimi Nagano Bring Things Down To 'Scale'

Did anyone else know that DJ Shadow had a new album out? I don't know how, but we here at SBHQ completely overlooked this one. Well, after hearing the wake-up call that is "Scale It Back," we are no long...

D-Money | 10/12/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Kenny Wesley Wants To 'Rock With You'

When you possess a four-octave range like Washington, DC-based singer/songwriter Kenny Wesley does, it's pretty much guaranteed that you can sing anything and sing it well with relative ease. So when I ran into him this past weekend and he...

Butta | 10/12/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

You Want To Hear Some New Carl Thomas, 'Don't' You?

Pushing an album back is fairly common in the music industry, so it's no surprise that Carl Thomas' Conquer didn't hit shelves a week ago on October 4th. Don't be alarmed though, because Carl's given us something to make the...

D-Money | 10/12/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Shaolin Jazz Gives It Up For Gil With 'The Gil Scott Suite'

Shaolin Jazz, the collaboration between DJ 2-Tone Jones and marketer Gerald Watson, made musical headlines earlier this year by blending classic Wu-Tang Clan a cappellas over vintage jazz grooves for a head-nodding experience. Well, the collaboration is back, and this...

D-Money | 10/11/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

You Gotta Check Out This Remix Of The Soul Rebels '504'

It could be mere coincidence that we featured both Gotta and The Soul Rebels in the last few weeks, or it could have been SoulBounce's inherent genius fate. Whatever the reason both those introductions led perfectly to today's post as...

SoulUK | 10/11/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'Hit The Floor' With Proh Mic, Coultrain & Uncle Imani

Producer/multi-instrumentalist Proh Mic is coming so strong on his debut album, Rhythm For Days, when it drops on October 25th. That was crystal clear when he dropped the single "Turn It Over" with Coultrain with the b-side "Sleep In Girl" featuring Tone...

Butta | 10/10/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Listen To Zara McFarlane 'Blossom'

Some people have voices that you wish you could just climb inside and live in forever. UK jazz diva Zara McFarlane is definitely one of these people. The Bounce-Worthy Ms. McFarlane's debut album Until Tomorrow is available in physical form...

D-Money | 10/10/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science Take Us On A Journey Through 'Space & Time'

J-Boogie is a name that I have had nothing more than a passing acquaintance with until earlier this week. I was familiar with one or two of the world-renowned DJ/producer's remixes, particularly his spin on Alice Russell's "Got The Hunger,"...

SoulUK | 10/07/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'They Say' That The Internet Is Back With A New Track

Full confession: After writing about The Internet's "Love Song-1," I've played the song at least 400 times according to my media player of choice. Syd Tha Kid and Matt Martians must've noticed that, at 93 seconds, the song wouldn't be...

D-Money | 10/07/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Lianne La Havas Is 'Live' & 'Lost'

It's Friday folks and that means, for the majority of us at least, we have a few days to kick back, relax and catch up on some great music. Assuming you have been stopping by SoulBounce with some degree of...

SoulUK | 10/07/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Spend The 'Night' With Jesse Boykins III & Syd Tha Kid

I don't know anything about Syd Tha Kid other than she's the lone woman in the Odd Future camp, which is enough to make me run in the other direction by itself. But if I ran, I'd be sure to...

Butta | 10/06/2011 at 5:15 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Jessie Ware Has Us 'Feeling' That She Has A Bright Future Ahead

Having made a name for herself collaborating with the likes of SBTRKT and Sampha, it is now time for vocalist Jessie Ware to step out on her own. The Brit songstress is said to be working on her debut solo...

SoulUK | 10/06/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

There's Nothing But 'Blue Sky' Where Common Is

While I always love when one of my favorite artists collaborates with other producers and experiments with new sounds, I can honestly say that sometimes it's always good to come full circle. As a long time Common fan, I've loved...

Ivory | 10/05/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

We Are 'Lovin' This Electric Empire Remix

Bounce-Worthy three-piece soul/funk outfit Electric Empire are certainly in the running for my favorite new discovery of 2011. They have been gaining support all over the blogosphere and have even bagged themselves a support slot on Beverley Knight's Soul UK tour...

SoulUK | 10/05/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Soulpersona Delivers His 'Remixes' In A Tidy Package

Soulpersona is a name which always catches our collective attention here at SBHQ. In the two years since the release of his debut album, Soulacoaster, the super-talented producer has had his hand in a number of projects both solo and...

SoulUK | 10/05/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Tristan Wilds Has Been 'Thinking About You'

It seems like every young star TV/movie star nowadays is also trying to get into the music business. The Wire and 90210 star Tristan Wilds certainly wasn't one that I expected to follow this path, but after hearing his cover of...

D-Money | 10/04/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Andreya Triana's Fink Cover Is 'Perfect'

My obsession preoccupation with all things Andreya Triana is well known and well documented on these very pages. Any snippet of new music, any live performance, any cover version and I'm all over it. So when her name popped up...

SoulUK | 10/04/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Justin Timberlake Has Something To 'Say'

I have yet to forgive Justin Timberlake for taking the coward's way out of a certain largely televised "scandal," but I have to admit that the boy is talented. If you're a part of the group who really wants Justin...

D-Money | 10/04/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Robin Thicke Shows Us There Is 'Love After War'

Robin Thicke is back on the scene again with "Love After War," the title track off his upcoming fifth album. On the track that borrows heavily from Blackstreet's 1994 single "Joy," Thicke croons about the sometimes-tender, sometimes-turbulent turns of an...

Remi | 10/04/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Lemon & Herb With Moonchild Cook Up Some Tasty South African House On 'Velani'

I've seriously been sleeping on South African house music. So much so that I didn't even realize how big the genre is there. With the exception of Black Coffee and a few other songs that have blipped onto my radar,...

Butta | 10/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Will You 'Boo' This Friends Remake?

Take a trip with me to the summer of 1996. If you were a fan of hip-hop/R&B music then, that summer was pretty magical. OutKast was riding "Elevators" to the very top, "If Your Girl Only Knew," Aaliyah's musical marriage...

D-Money | 10/03/2011 at 2:45 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Nuwamba's Sound Is Far From 'Unusual'

Whenever I think about music from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, my mind instantly gravitates towards Erykah Badu and N'dambi. Well, singer Nuwamba is out to change that. Hailing from the Fort Worth side of things, it seems he has been...

Ivory | 10/03/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Beverley Knight's 'Southern Freeez' Gets A 'Funky' Makeover

Beverley Knight's Soul UK has made quite a splash since its release back at the start of the summer, and it looks like she is determined to maintain that momentum with the release of her next single, a cover of...

SoulUK | 09/30/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Luke James Wants To Show 'You' What He's Got

Luke James is a name I've been seeing on these here internets and in my inbox with increasing frequency as of late. Such rapid fire coverage and correspondence often leads me to check an artist out with the quickness, but...

Butta | 09/29/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Go 'Behind These Bars' With The Revelations & Tré Williams

It's been a few years since we deemed The Revelations feat. Tré Williams as Bounce-Worthy and a couple years since hearing any new music from the talented outfit. That drought will end on October 25th when their new album, Concrete...

Butta | 09/29/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Andreya Triana's Missy Elliott Cover Is 'All N' Your 'Grill'

Besides the fact that she released my favorite album of 2009 and has a voice that melts my heart, Andreya Triana is also one of the few artists whose cover versions I actually look forward to hearing. So far I've...

SoulUK | 09/29/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

What's Your Favorite Flava?

I've come to the conclusion that there is something in the water in Sweden, and whatever that unknown substance may be, it's birthing a whole generation of talented, contemporary soul artists. A quick flick through my iTunes brings up Little...

SoulUK | 09/28/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

The Caligraphist Remixes Kadija Kamara, This Should Get Folks 'Talking'

Although we first hipped you to Kadija Kamara's ridiculously infectious single, "Talking 2 Myself," back in February, it's only now getting its official release. However, with remixes from Zed Bias and The Caligraphist on board, the wait has been well worth...

SoulUK | 09/28/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

We Are 'Head Over Heels' For Vindahl's New Album

As co-founder of Danish musical collective Boom Clap Bachelors and a member of alt-pop outfit Non+, Vindahl is no stranger to the music scene. However, it has taken him four long years to release his debut solo material under his...

SoulUK | 09/27/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Get Lost In The Internet's 'Love Song'

Last we heard from OFWGKTA's Syd Tha Kid, she was working wonders on Little Dragon's "Seconds." She's back, however, and this time she's on the other side of the boards. Teaming up with fellow Odd Futurer Matt Martians and calling...

D-Money | 09/27/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

It's Hard To 'Hurt' After Listening To Anthony Hamilton & Tarsha McMillian

It's hard to imagine that you could fall any more in love with a voice as rich and soulful as Anthony Hamilton's, that is until you hear him sing with his wife Tarsha McMillian. Who knew that all this talent...

Peachy Kween | 09/27/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Take It 'Slow' With Joe

Even in this oversexed society, it isn't always about sex. Sensing that there was a void in the chaste love song department, R&B singer Joe decided to record his ode "Slow Kisses." And while Joe definitely gets an A for...

D-Money | 09/26/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Let Quadron Heal Those 'Wounds'

While this isn't exactly new music from Quadron, it is something we haven't heard before. The Danish duo have released the track "Wounds," which is an alternative version of the track "Simili Life" from their self-titled debut album. Whereas the...

SoulUK | 09/26/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Gotta Makes You 'Think Aloud' With His Stories

Sometimes the musical gods are on our side, offering a helping hand when our own overloaded minds let us down. A case in point is French pianist/composer/producer Gotta (aka Philippe Arcostanzo) who I first heard featured on Tokyo Dawn's faultless...

SoulUK | 09/23/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'Those Looks' Are Driving Reva DeVito Crazy

On my daily scout around for new music yesterday, I stumbled across a talented young lady by the name of Reva DeVito. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Reva has worked with some of the area's best musicians including Steveland Swatkins (The...

SoulUK | 09/23/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Mateo, Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys Have Their 'Say'

We here at SBHQ last heard from R&B up-and-comer Mateo on his collaboration with Goapele and Ab-Liva "Don't Shoot Me Down." Recently, I had the pleasure of attending Mateo's listening party for his forthcoming Love & Stadiums II EP (you'll...

D-Money | 09/22/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Zara McFarlane's Album Sampler Should Tide You Over 'Until' It Drops

I'm not sure whether the change in seasons is to blame, but I have been searching out music with a more chilled out, relaxed vibe of late. There are plenty of upcoming albums on my radar that should provide the...

SoulUK | 09/22/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Get Ready For 'Tonight' With Miguel Migs & Meshell Ndegeocello

San Francisco's Miguel Migs is a man of many, many talents. A respected house DJ, producer, musician, and remixer, he has worked with some of the biggest names in popular music, including Britney Spears, Macy Gray, and Lionel Ritchie, yet...

SoulUK | 09/21/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Eric Benét Has Found A 'Real Love'

Eric Benét's last stop in record stores was barely a year ago when Lost In Time was released last November. So the release of "Real Love," a brand new song to hit the net, comes as a surprise -- albeit...

Butta | 09/20/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

J. Cole & Missy Elliott Seem 'Perfect' Together

Remember just last week when I told you that J. Cole's upcoming Cole World: The Sideline Story had some bangers on it? Well, my friends, I'm pleased to bring you one of them right now with "Nobody's Perfect." J's having...

D-Money | 09/20/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Is Childish Gambino's 'Bonfire' Hot Enough For You?

There's been a lot of buzz surrounding actor-turnt-rapper Donald Glover's foray into the rap game, in the form of his alter ego, Childish Gambino. While I love him to death for his role on NBC's Community (and being a cutie...

Ivory | 09/20/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

You'll Do Anything But 'Sleep' On This Proh Mic & Tone Trezure Joint

If you thought that the end of summer would also signal the end of dope 2011 releases, then producer Proh Mic is here to prove you wrong. As he gears up for the October 25th release date of his upcoming...

Ivory | 09/20/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Phonte Has A Lot Of 'Fight' In Him

Sometimes you never realize that you've missed something until it returns to you. That is precisely how I feel about Phonte flowing over a 9th Wonder production now that they've mended their broken bridge. The former Little Brother members are...

Butta | 09/19/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We're Not 'Thru' With Jesse Boykins III's 'Greatness'

I could get used to these weekly freebies that Jesse Boykins III is dropping on the net like Floyd Mayweather drops his opponents to the canvas. Jesse isn't delivering any sucker punches, though, with his latest combination. Last week he...

Butta | 09/19/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Kenton Dunson & Chi Duly Say Good 'Morning' To The Weeknd

When Mr. Kenton "Do-It-Yourself" Dunson is not putting out indie albums that get thousands and thousands of downloads or releasing hot little singles, he's cooking up even more music to keep his ravenous audience satisfied. He's teamed up with remixologist...

NubianEmpress | 09/19/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Jazmine Sullivan Keeps It 'Fly & Sexy'

Is it just me, or does new Jazmine Sullivan leak every month? While Jazzy may be on a self-imposed sabbatical from industry affairs, someone in her camp wants to make sure that she stays on our minds. Not to let September feel...

D-Money | 09/19/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Will Funkysober & Sharlene Hector Bring Some 'Sunshine' Into Your Life?

We here at SoulBounce are huge fans of soulful songstress Sharlene Hector. So when I came across a new track by dance/house outfit Funkysober featuring her on vocals, I had to check it out. A little digging informed me that...

SoulUK | 09/19/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

This Track May 'Change Your Mind' About Seinabo Sey

Bounce-Worthy songstress Seinabo Sey has been updating her SoundCloud page of late and there are a handful of new tunes available for free download. As well as making the Def Chronic Vol.1 EP available, a new track, "Change Your Mind,"...

SoulUK | 09/19/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Listen To The 'Sweet' Sounds Of The Soul Rebels Brass Band

As we pointed out yesterday, it seems that big, brassy sounds are making a comeback, much to our pleasure. Sure the electro-wizardry of a lot of progressive R&B and soul music is nice, but nothing beats that live band aesthetic....

SoulUK | 09/16/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Make A 'Pact' With Little Jackie

Cast your minds back to 2008. Retro soul was well and truly the order of the day, with everyone and their mama giving that '60's Motown-esque sound a go (and many still are). Along came Little Jackie, comprised of Imani...

SoulUK | 09/16/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

De La + Fela = Nothin' But 'Soul'

What do you get when you mix Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti with hip-hop pioneers De La Soul? Well, Fela Soul, of course. Gummy Soul artist Amerigo Gazaway had the foresight to combine the two musical forces, and I must say...

D-Money | 09/15/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Did The Hackney Colliery Band Cover Blackstreet? 'No Diggity,' No Doubt.

Inspired by New Orleans marching bands, Balkan brass, and the hip-hop infused big band music coming out of the US, a group of horn players from Hackney, London decided that it was time for a British take on this particular...

SoulUK | 09/15/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Jessi Teich Isn't Interested In 'Your Man'

2011 is certainly churning out some great music, not necessarily from those artists we expected it from, but from newcomers and those relatively unknown at the start of the year. One such artist is vocalist Jessi Teich who, born and...

SoulUK | 09/14/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Estelle Wants To 'Thank You'

Estelle's new album is creeping its way onto my must-cop list with each track that I hear. The latest to solidify that I will be giving All of Me a good listen when it drops is the song "Thank You,"...

Butta | 09/14/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

'Go' And Check Out Delilah

Delilah is the latest R&B siren to come out of the UK, and she is making quite a splash with her debut single "Go." Featuring lyrics from the Chaka Khan classic "Ain't Nobody" alongside original writing and all wrapped up in...

SoulUK | 09/14/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Turn To' Tony Bennett & Queen Latifah For A Classy Duet

Though we've all heard more about "Body and Soul," his duet with the late Amy Winehouse, Tony Bennett's Duets II sports quite the impressive roster of duet partners. Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, Mariah Carey, and even Lady Gaga feature on...

D-Money | 09/13/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Do 'You' 'Love' This Cee-Lo Green Leak?

My opinion is admittedly biased when it comes to Cee-Lo Green and his latest reincarnation as a soulman. See, from my late teens to early 20s, I considered him and his Goodie Mob cohorts to be one of the saving...

Ivory | 09/13/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Let Lloyd Take You Out On 'Saturday Night'

Maybe it's because I don't pay attention to BET's 106 & Park (or listen to the radio for that matter), but I had no idea that Lloyd put out an album this year. While I may have slept on Ashanti's...

D-Money | 09/12/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Will You Love Van Hunt's 'Eyes Like Pearls'?

This summer Van Hunt has gotten us open like a 24-hour bodega. He started in June when word quickly spread that he'd be releasing a new album in September and a couple of freebies followed to whet our appetites along...

Butta | 09/09/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Get Caught In Idle Warship's 'Laser Beams'

We've been talking about Idle Warship around these parts for the better part of three years, and they've kept our attention with a mixtape here and a performance there but have yet to release a full album. That's all about...

Butta | 09/09/2011 at 4:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Do 'Yourself' A Favor & Take A Listen To 14th

Comprised of vocalist Tracey Duodu and producer Tom Barber, London-based duo 14th are certainly ones to watch. The pair have been making music together since 2009 but are only now stepping out and releasing their material for our aural pleasure....

SoulUK | 09/09/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Have You Been 'Dying' For Some New Frank Ocean?

"Dying for Your Love" is yet another in the sea of leaked material we've gotten from Mr. Frank Ocean. This time he's enlisted James Fauntleroy -- yes, the guy who Chris Brown compared him to on Twitter, which resulted in...

D-Money | 09/09/2011 at 12:15 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Get Lost In 'Transit' With Robin Hannibal

If you've been a fan of his previous work (or just happen to be an avid SoulBounce reader) then you know that Robin Hannibal's solo effort Bobby dropped this Tuesday. His label Plug Research understands that some folks like to...

D-Money | 09/08/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Spend 'One Night' With 9th Wonder, Terrace Martin, Phonte & Bird And The Midnight Falcons

If you stan as hard for the movie The Five Heartbeats as much I do, then this collaboration between 9th Wonder, Terrace Martin, Phonte, and Bird and the Midnight Falcons, one of the fictional groups from the flick, on "One...

Butta | 09/08/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Abimaro & The Free Have Something To 'Boast' About

Abimaro & The Free are a London-based trio comprised of Abimaro Suit (lead vocals), James Beatt (bass and vocals), and Alex Montaque (keys and vocals). The three met at London's renowned Goldsmith's College three years ago and have been creating...

SoulUK | 09/08/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Rudy Currence Wants You To See 'THE O.T.H.E.R.' Side Of Him

Disturbing The Peace/Island Def Jam R&B phenom Rudy Currence recently released "THE O.T.H.E.R.," the first single off of his forthcoming mixtape Digital Analog. Listening to Rudy reactivated my standom for large-haired (and large-voiced) soul singers, and I believe he has...

NubianEmpress | 09/08/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Little Dragon & Syd Tha Kid Come Back For 'Seconds'

We here at SBHQ have been jamming to Little Dragon's Ritual Union since its release in July. If you read my review of the album, then you already know that my favorite track from the set is the sentimental "Seconds."...

D-Money | 09/07/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

If You're 'Searchin'' For Chubb Rock & Sybil, You've Found Them

Seeing the names Chubb Rock and Sybil together on one song has me checking my calendar to make sure that I didn't get transported back to the summer of 1989. I wouldn't be mad because that was one of the...

Butta | 09/06/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Boyz II Men & Charlie Wilson Love You 'More Than You'll Ever Know'

While many groups can't stay together for 20 minutes, Boyz II Men have managed to keep the music playing for over 20 years, and they will celebrate this milestone with the release of their new collection, Twenty, on October 25th....

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

'Play' Goapele's Sensual Game

Does your sexytime playlist need to get its groove back? If so, then Goapele is here to upgrade you with "Play," the first single from her upcoming third album, Break of Dawn. If used properly, this song is guaranteed to...

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

It's Meshell Ndegeocello's 'World'

The fourth quarter of 2011 is going to pack quite a punch with new releases. Just added to the growing heap is Meshell Ndegeocello's ninth studio album, Weather, scheduled for release on November 8th. The eclectic virtuoso returns with another...

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

V.Rich Puts In 'Work'

Right this minute you may be sitting at your desk at a soul-killing job wondering if you will ever escape its day-to-day doldrums without catching a case. Believe me, I've been there, done that, and managed to stay out of...

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 1:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

This Is 'Why' We Love Mark de Clive-Lowe

While we wait patiently for Mark de Clive-Lowe's Renegades to hit shelves and digital retailers this November, we have the album's official first single to tide us over. "The Why" is a deep soul groove featuring regular MdCL collaborator Nia...

SoulUK | 09/01/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Expect Only The 'Best' From Quantic

Quantic, aka Will Holland, has been a major player in the worldwide soul, jazz, and world music scenes for over a decade now. Signed to the Tru Thoughts label he has, under his many guises, released a total of twelve...

SoulUK | 09/01/2011 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Can Committed 'Break Free' With This Song?

From the first moment I heard Committed's impeccable harmonies on NBC's The Sing-Off, I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that they were the season's best contestants. Their rendition of Maroon 5's "This Love" still gives me chill bumps...

Ivory | 08/31/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Do 'You Got The Love' For DJ Center, Gretchen Parlato & Sam Champ?

When producer DJ Center dropped his debut Everything in Time early in 2010, it was chock-full of gems. However, the one track that stood out for me was the remake of Chaka Khan & Rufus' "You Got the Love." The...

D-Money | 08/31/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Maimouna Youssef Has 'Got A Man'

After releasing the excellent Black Magic Woman EP earlier this year, GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Maimouna Youssef is back, this time with a full album under her belt. The Blooming will be released digitally on September 20th and physical copies will be...

SoulUK | 08/31/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Kaidi Tatham & jazz re:freshed Give Us '5ive'

jazz re:freshed is a contemporary music/arts movement and record label built around a weekly live music residency in London covering the whole spectrum of jazz and jazz-influenced music. They have showcased some of the best established and emerging talent on...

SoulUK | 08/31/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'Get It' In With This Michael Jackson 'Billie Jean' Remix By Ahmed Sirour

Yesterday may have been Michael Jackson's birthday, but the party isn't over. Not with this brand new smoking hot remix of "Billie Jean" by Ahmed Sirour on deck that we're world premiering right here on SoulBounce. Ahmed took MiJac's a...

Butta | 08/30/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Will You Want To 'Wake' From Terius Nash's Dream?

As much as I try to avoid The-Dream and his many musical "contributions," the man has become so ubiquitous in R&B that it's damn near impossible. One of the areas I've been most successful is his own solo material, which...

D-Money | 08/30/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Applejac Is 'Playin' Favorites' And Winning

You may know SoulBounce fave and fam Applejac primarily as a DJ and remixer, but his resume just got a little longer with the addition of producer and multi-instrumentalist on the recent release of his debut album, Playin' Favorites. Much...

Butta | 08/30/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

We 'Can't Help' Loving This Michael Jackson Remake By YahZarah

Had he lived to see today, Michael Jackson would have turned 53 years old. Although he was taken from us far too early and there will doubtfully never be a time when we don't mourn him, on a day like...

Butta | 08/29/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Can Mya & Trina's 'Earthquake' Make Your Earth Move?

In case you haven't been on the East Coast during the week of underwhelming natural disasters, Mya and Trina would like to help you out. They've prepared their very own disaster, titled "Earthquake," that is ready to wreak havoc on...

D-Money | 08/29/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Is Candice Anitra 'Too Much Woman' For You?

Today we have some special treats exclusively for our SoulBouncers from Bounce-Worthy artist Candice Anitra. First up is a world premiere from the feisty songstress who has released the second video from her debut album, Bark Then Bite, and in...

SoulUK | 08/26/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Kenton Dunson Comes Out On 'Top'

Maryland native Kenton Dunson is having a good year. After leaving an investment firm in 2010 to pursue music full-time, he set out to make a name for himself -- and is doing quite a good job of it. The...

NubianEmpress | 08/25/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Will You Be 'Rockin' Out' With Kid Creole & The Coconuts?

August Darnell, a.k.a. Kid Creole, and his band Kid Creole & The Coconuts have been in the business for nearly 40 years, but most of us folks stateside would be hard pressed to name a song by them. A spinoff of Dr. Buzzard's...

D-Money | 08/25/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Kardinal Offishall, Skillz & Shad Get 'Notorious' With DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah

When a song is as nice as DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah's "Notorious," it just begs to be remixed twice. And Jeff has done just that with the help of three more lyricists to set it off on the left....

Butta | 08/24/2011 at 3:45 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Phonte Is 'Not Here' To Play Around

"Yes Phontigga spit Amazon flame and 9th rekindle it." That line from Phonte's debut solo single "Not Here Anymore" pretty much sums up my feelings about it. Phonte promised that he'd be delivering heat on his solo record and damn...

D-Money | 08/24/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Soulpersona & Sibel Thrasher Shed A Little 'Daylight'

If you're gonna cover Roy Ayers, you've got to do it right. Not only is the man's music the work of an immensely talented musical genius, but it's also the basis of many of hip-hop and modern R&B's classic joints...

D-Money | 08/24/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Mark de Clive-Lowe Gets 'Supernatural' On This KING Remix

When KING seemingly appeared out of nowhere earlier this year with their three song EP The Story, I thanked the musical gods for this breath of fresh air. Now that one of my favorite remixers of all, Mark de Clive-Lowe,...

Ivory | 08/23/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

It's A 'Shame' We Don't Hear From Ra-Re Valverde More Often

Three years after releasing her debut album, A Beautiful Mess, and being tipped as Bounce-Worthy on these very pages, we are finally getting some new music from Ra-Re Valverde. Now before folks get a little crazy, I have to preface this...

SoulUK | 08/23/2011 at 3:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Your Love Is 'Like Thorns' To Syleena Johnson

Kenny Rogers said it best in "The Gambler" when he sang "you gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run." He was talking about a card game, but...

Butta | 08/22/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Get Ready For The Weeknd With 'Thursday'

I know today is Friday and everything, but can we talk about Thursday for a moment? No, I'm not talking about yesterday, I'm talking about the mixtape that Abel Tesfaye and his collective known to you as The Weeknd dropped...

D-Money | 08/19/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Is This Beyoncé Remix Better Than 'Best'?

It takes a very special remix to make me like a song that I previously abhorred, but somehow Lil Jon and DJ Kontrol manage to do just that with their refix of Beyoncé's "Best Thing I Never Had." Due in...

Butta | 08/19/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Eric Roberson & Phonte Are 'Picture Perfect' Together

What's a woman to do when two of her favorite artists come together on one song? Well, if that woman is me and those artists are Eric Roberson and Phonte, then you already know the ending to this story before...

Butta | 08/18/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

This DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Remix Is Good And 'Notorious'

Leave it to the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff to take a hot song and make it cold as hell with a hip-hop remix that throws us back to the mid-'90s when these type of productions were a normal occurrence. His...

Butta | 08/18/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Lenny Kravitz Offers Up Two More Slices Of 'America'

With its release date less than two weeks away, those awaiting Lenny Kravitz's Black and White America won't have to wait too long. To further whet your collective appetites, two new leaks, "Sunflower" and "Boongie Drop," have been making the rounds. While...

D-Money | 08/18/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

BJ The Chicago Kid's Little Dragon Cover Is '2wice' As Nice

BJ The Chicago Kid is an artist who has flown completely under my radar. In fact, the only time I can remember hearing his name was when I was listening to Kindred the Family Soul's latest offering, Love Has No...

SoulUK | 08/18/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Eric Roberson's 'Summertime Anthem' Gets Remixed...Twice

Eric Roberson and Chubb Rock's "Summertime Anthem" is so nice it's been remixed twice by two of our favorite multi-talented DJs/producers/artists out of Atlanta. SoulBounce fam Applejac and fellow turntable maestro Salah Ananse both dropped their unique takes on Erro...

Butta | 08/17/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Little Dragon Roar On 'Gypsy Woman' Remake

Remakes are often like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get when you press play. However, if that cover is done by a group such as Little Dragon with singer Yukimi Nagano leading the charge,...

Butta | 08/17/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Get 'Over' With Nicholas Ryan Gant

Though we've mentioned him a few times, we've never given Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Nicholas Ryan Gant his own personal shine. A collaborator with many SoulBounce regulars like Zo! and Muhsinah, Gant just released his Phantom Lover-produced single "Over Us." An off-beat...

D-Money | 08/16/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Benny Tones Remixes Hollie Smith & Mara TK And The Results Are 'Theoretical'

We already brought you the gorgeous "Lives For Living" and the Marvin Gaye-sampling "Promised Land Hotel" from Hollie Smith and Mara TK's collaborative album, Band Of Brothers Vol. 1, and now we have another track for your listening pleasure, this...

SoulUK | 08/16/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Sampha Show's His 'Indecision'

Sampha is probably best known for his work with producer-of-the-moment SBTRKT on the latter's well-received, self-titled debut. What most people have yet to realize is that Sampha isn't just a voice-for-hire. He is a solo artist in his own right...

SoulUK | 08/16/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Jazmine Sullivan Needs Answers In 'Boy Why'

Jazmine Sullivan is singing the blues on "Boy Why," the latest song to leak onto the net from the singer who decided to take a break from the music industry earlier this year. Whether that was a promise or a...

Butta | 08/15/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Melanie Fiona Has A Lot On Her Mind At '4AM'

Melanie Fiona channels a woman on the brink of a breakdown as she wonders what her boyfriend is up to on her newly released song "4AM" from her upcoming album, The MF Life. It's way past the midnight hour, and...

Butta | 08/15/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

You'll 'Love' What Nina Vidal Has In Store

Finally, after releasing two exlusive Japanese-only albums, it looks like the people responsible for Nina Vidal's distribution have gotten their acts together and are releasing her material worldwide. The talented jazz/soul vocalist and pianist released her stunning self-titled debut back...

SoulUK | 08/15/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Lalah Hathaway Makes Us 'Want To' Listen To This Song Over & Over

Folks, mark your calendars and start rejoicing from now: Lalah Hathaway has a new album on the way! Scheduled for release on October 18th, Where It All Begins will be Lalah's sixth studio album and the long-awaited follow up to her fantastic...

SoulUK | 08/15/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Asa's 'Dreamer Girl' Shows Her Imperfections

When Nigerian-Parisienne Asa (pronounced Asha) burst on the scene in '08, it was with the socially conscious one-two punch of "Jailer" and "Fire on the Mountain." Her music transcended language -- with some of her Yoruba-language tracks becoming the most...

Remi | 08/15/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (11) | Permalink