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Beverley Knight Bares Her 'Soul UK' On Stage

Beverley Knight's career has been a strange one. Often seen as too pop for the soul crowd but refusing to bow to current trends in order to appeal to the commercial masses, she finds herself in a weird kind of...

SoulUK | 11/21/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Allen Stone Shows He's Got 'Nothing To Prove' At S.O.B.'s

What's the old cliché? "Never judge a book by it's cover"? Well, try as I might, I've been guilty of doing just that more times than I care to admit. And I did just that when I first saw Seattle...

D-Money | 11/18/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Goapele Celebrates Her New 'Dawn' In New York

The last time the public at large had heard from Goapele was her second album, 2006's Change It All. In between then and now, she released buzz single "Milk & Honey" in 2009, but no album materialized. Until now, that...

D-Money | 11/07/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Eric Roberson Shows NYC Just How 'Nice' He Is

Rain and wind couldn't stop the crowd from filling up TriBeCa's Bubble Lounge on a recent Wednesday evening. No, they weren't there for the cocktails or the bubbly, but for R&B's own Mister Nice Guy Eric Roberson. Mr. Roberson was...

D-Money | 10/31/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Little Dragon & Questlove Show NYC A 'Union' They'll Never Forget

If you were to mention the name Little Dragon to most people, a resounding "Who?" may be their response. However, you wouldn't have known that by the sold-out crowd at New York's Terminal 5 this past Friday. A sea of...

D-Money | 10/21/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Teedra Moses Shows Just How 'Luxurious' The 'Undergrind' Can Be

One of the great things about a venue like New York's S.O.B.'s is how intimate it is. Its smaller size along with its great sound system make any performance there feel like a personalized event. In other words, it's the...

D-Money | 10/18/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Art, Beats + Lyrics Come To Life In Washington, DC

Hip-hop's pop culture appeal can be rather boring sometimes (OK, really most times). We sheepishly go with the typical cheesy fast food themes and gimmicks. But Gentleman Jack's Art, Beats + Lyrics (ABL) return engagement in Washington, DC gave a...

Bobby Marvin | 10/11/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Gettin' Down With The 'Kings,' As Crowned By Borbay

On Wednesday night, after a glut of media coverage and unanimously positive reviews, artist Borbay closed the showing of his #KingsOfHipHop show at Publicis Modem in NYC. His collection depicts the seven arguably most successful hip-hop artists working today, wryly...

Remi | 10/06/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Van Hunt Gives 'Em Everything They Were 'Hoping For' In NYC

Van Hunt is a curious case. You see Mr. Hunt, who cut his teeth in the industry writing songs for the likes of Dionne Farris and Cree Summer, has always walked a fine line between the smoothness of R&B and...

D-Money | 09/23/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Mateo Get's Much 'Love' At His EP Listening Party

There was a lot going on Tuesday night in New York's AM Studios Art Gallery, and I'm not talking about the art. Journalists, record execs, and industry players milled about the intimate space, bobbing their heads to the music blaring...

D-Money | 09/23/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Bilal Shows NYC A Lot On 'Little One' Summer Tour

For me, seeing the ever-elusive Bilal Oliver perform has been on my musical bucket list for seven years now. It seems I had always "almost seen" him live only to find that something, usually timing or money, always thwarted the...

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

J. Cole Gives Us A Preview Of His 'World'

It's actually happening. After two years of hype after signing to Jay-Z's Roc Nation, J. Cole is finally poised to release his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story. The album, which drops September 27th, comes after a litany of...

D-Money | 09/15/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Nikka Costa Shows New York Why She's A 'Pro'

I don't think I ever truly knew what the term "spitfire" meant until I saw Nikka Costa in concert. She is the living embodiment of the word, all guts and gusto and not a single timid bone in her body....

D-Money | 08/10/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Eric Roberson Woos Washington, DC

The Park at Fourteenth was rocking on Friday, August 5th, thanks to a performance by none other than soul superstar Eric Roberson. Erro, as he's is known to his devoted fans, put on a spectacular show, doing all the things...

NubianEmpress | 08/09/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Emily King Shares Her Thoughts & New Music In Washington, DC

As a part of their Unplugged Series, the brainchild of Beny Blaq Entertainment, The Park at Fourteenth brought another soul superstar to the District to get last weekend started off right. Friday's performer was none other than Emily King, a...

NubianEmpress | 07/27/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Kindred The Family Soul & Angela Johnson Get 'Love' In NYC

Maintaining a solo career in the music business is a commendable feat. Achieving and keeping the same success as a duo or group is almost impossible. Add to that mix a marriage and family and you're bordering on miracle territory....

D-Money | 07/22/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Goapele Glows In Washington, DC

Goapele has gotten grown, y'all. Back to promote her upcoming album Milk & Honey and no longer sporting her signature locs, she looks and sounds rejuvenated by her time away from the spotlight. The delicate songbird performed for hundreds of...

NubianEmpress | 07/12/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

J*DaVeY Offer Their 'New Designer Drug' On The Road

I still find it criminal that most people haven't discovered the musical genius that is Brook D'Leau and Miss Jack Davey. The duo first burst into my consciousness via "Mr. Mister," their raunchy first single from 2005. Since then, I've...

D-Money | 06/30/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments (26) | Permalink

Alex Boyd Let's His 'Light' Shine in NYC

The Rose Club at the Plaza Hotel in New York City is perhaps one of the swankiest bars you could ever see. It overlooks the the lobby of the famed hotel and is draped in extravagant fabrics. The sophisticated...

D-Money | 06/14/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Ledisi Shows Off Some 'Pieces' In NYC

I own three albums by Ledisi but, quiet as it's kept, I'd never seen her live. I've had opportunities, but never seemed to have the time or the resources when the shows come up. Luckily for me, I had the...

D-Money | 05/18/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Jill Scott Shines 'The Light Of The Sun' On NYC

The anticipation was immense and the crowd stretched for as far as the eye could see at New York City hot spot Dominion NYC, undoubtedly even snaking around corners. It was a crazy scene; like something out of a movie....

Lisa B. | 04/22/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Chrisette Michele Channeled Jazz Legends At Blue Note With Stunning Results

Blue Note in New York City's Greenwich Village is considered one of the world's most famous jazz venues. And it was here where Chrisette Michele, one of R&B's brightest and most captivating stars, paid homage to three jazz icons who...

Lisa B. | 03/29/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

J*DaVeY's New World Culture Tour Funked Los Angeles Up

Fact: Missing a J*DaVeY show speaks volumes of one's level (or lack) of self-esteem and demonstrates that one has, in a sense, given up on life. Doing so could even point to one's unsuitability as a sex partner. But that's neither...

ChrisAlexander | 03/15/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Moja Moja's Pre-GRAMMY Brunch Didn't Miss A Beat

Just (five) hours after dancing up a storm alongside SoulBounce's ill Mami and Butta at Kiss-n-Grind Friday night, I got the call to cover the 3rd Annual Moja Moja Pre-GRAMMY Brunch and Concert. I didn't know what to expect but...

ChrisAlexander | 02/16/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

My Night With Prince

Last night I attended the Prince concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City, one of the several dates he has played here as part of his Welcome 2 America tour. Yes, I flew into New York from Los...

ill Mami | 02/08/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Mint Condition Meets The Press

Mint Condition is readying the release of their seventh album this April, and they're already making the rounds, earlier this week taking some time to speak with journalists and bloggers at a press junket in New York City. Band members...

Lisa B. | 02/04/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Kelly Price Still Kills

You can call her a songwriter extraordinaire, producer, wife, mother, and even an R&B phenom, but I'm sure she would just rather you call her Kelly. It's been four years since Kelly Price's last studio album (2006's This Is Who...

Lisa B. | 01/18/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Ryan Leslie Rocks NYC With Soul

Much like Al B. Sure! and R. Kelly did in the decades before him, New York native and R&B crooner Ryan Leslie used a mixture of charm, sex appeal and raw talent to woo his hometown crowd Monday night at...

Lisa B. | 11/24/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Common & Kurtis Blow Give Impromptu Performances At DC Book Launch

Every writer's dream, I'm sure, is to launch their book with celebrity musicians in tow to speak about the book and break out into song at random points to accentuate each point you're making as you talk about your book....

Moon | 11/17/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

Raphael Saadiq & Janelle Monáe Delight At The Voodoo Experience

In terms of musical festivals, New Orleans' yearly Jazz & Heritage Festival has long been touted as the city's premiere outdoor event. However, the much younger, hipper Voodoo Experience is quickly catching up as the city's next big draw. This...

Ivory | 11/04/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

The Foreign Exchange Reign Over The Empire City

Phone, Nicolay and their musically gifted collective known as The Foreign Exchange, including Zo!, Darien Brockington, and guest vocalist Chantae Cann, played B.B. King in New York City Saturday night and, as usual, did not disappoint. The show served as...

huny | 10/25/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Dissection Of A Concert: DC Becomes Stevie Wonder-land

Last week, when we announced that Stevie Wonder was turning 60 years-old, we also hipped you to the fact that he would be coming to DC to perform at a free private concert at the Verizon Center. The concert was...

Moon | 05/27/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Has Navasha Daya Left Fertile Ground?

Fertile Ground is one of my top 10 groups of all time. From the instrumentation and production led by genius producer James Collins to the mesmerizing vocals of Navasha Daya, I became a fan in 1999 when a good friend...

Moon | 04/09/2010 at 1:45 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Dissection Of A Concert: Janelle Monáe Does D.C.

The Black Cat in Washington, D.C. is a grungy, standing-room only spot that is the poor-man's haven for cheap tickets to see acts of all kinds--from uber-stars to up-and-comers--in every genre of music you can imagine. Last night, a Monday...

Moon | 03/16/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (18) | Permalink

Corinne Bailey Rae's New Material Is A Must-'Sea'

It hasn't been easy being Corinne Bailey Rae. To have tragedy strike as you're approaching the pinnacle of your career. To have a platinum-selling, award-winning debut album and everything that comes with it, and suddenly feel completely empty. To lose...

Harlem | 12/15/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Be Thankful For Nneka's 'Power'

If I had to make a list of things I've been thankful for in 2009, being able to attend the weekly The Roots Present: The Jam at NYC's Highline Ballroom would be right up near the top. The last two...

Harlem | 11/23/2009 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

'Sexy Soul' Trifecta With Eric Benet, Mint Condition And Ledisi

The rain hammered the pavement outside Houston's Verizon Theatre, but it didn't stop hundreds of concertgoers from experiencing the Sexy Soul Tour featuring Ledisi, Mint Condition and Eric Benet. The lobby was filled with two-piece velour leisure suits, color-coordinated gator...

Fave | 11/06/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Bobby Brown Does Broadway

Whether you hate him, love him, or are simply confused by him, if Robert Barisford Brown is booked to perform at a venue in your area, you should run, not walk, to go see that man. Yes, we've seen the...

Harlem | 10/26/2009 at 4:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Digging The Underground Soul With Eric Roberson, Choklate And Liv Warfield

My eyes scanned the sea of dreadlocks, afros, perms, diamond encrusted watches, church shoes, sandals, designer jeans and clingy capris while the bartender poured drinks and catfish sizzled from the kitchen. This was Grooves Lounge, one of the many playgrounds...

Fave | 10/12/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Common & The Roots Make The Perfect Blend In Houston

It was a balmy autumn night as hundreds huddled under umbrellas outside The Corinthian in downtown Houston. No amount of rain nor humidity could put a damper on what would be an evening of incredible music at the Hennessy Artistry...

Fave | 10/08/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Common & His Friends Were As Fresh As '88

Dig if you will this picture: Hollywood on on balmy Saturday night. The promise of a Common show along with the anticipation of some quality Hip Hop in the mix. There were already expectations of who was scheduled to perform:...

ill Mami | 09/28/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Eric Roberson Does It For The Music Fans First

Tuesday night in New York City, Eric Roberson feted his birthday and the release of his new album Music Fan First. Fans of his music peppered the stark white candlelit booths and tables of winter-themed lounge Aspen while DJ...

Jalylah | 09/25/2009 at 4:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Robert Glasper's 'Double Booked' Release Party In Review

Pianist Robert Glasper is known to have jokes but credit the nervous laughter that filled New York City's Le Poisson Rouge Sunday night to his drummer Chris Dave. The Mint Condition & Erykah Badu alum's ferocity elicited a series of...

Jalylah | 09/04/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

The Night Marsha Ambrosius Gave Us 'Butterflies'

It's been a full month of activity thus far for SoulBounce, with our partners allowing us to give away tickets to some of the hottest shows across the country. Just this week, Marsha Ambrosius, aka The Songstress of Floetry fame,...

Harlem | 08/14/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Maxwell Had Us Wide-Awake On The 'Early Show'!

What's that you say? You didn't get up early enough to see Maxwell on CBS's Early Show this morning? You had to go to work? You didn't even know about it?! It's okay. Dry those tears, ease those fears. The...

huny | 07/10/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Scenes From The 17th Annual Capital Jazz Fest

This past weekend was Capital Jazz Fest time, and if you missed it I feel sorry for you. But those of us who were there got to experience once-in-a-lifetime performances from a slew of Jazz and Soul artists on two...

Butta | 06/10/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

J*DaVeY Previews New Material In Concert

Over the past couple of weeks, J*DaVeY has brought their live show to Washington, DC, New York City, Boston, Chicago and Atlanta, and concertgoers were treated to the unexpected yet delightful debut of new music from their upcoming release. I...

Butta | 03/17/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

When Alice Russell Shows Up, She Shows Out

A few weeks ago we hipped you to the fact that Alice Russell would be touring the US during the month of March. Alice's tour is well underway after kicking off in Washington, DC at Liv last Thursday night and...

Butta | 03/12/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Laura Izibor Dazzles DC

Tuesday night I had the opportunity to attend a showcase for our latest Bounce-Worthy artist, Laura Izibor. The event was put on by Atlantic Records and held at the legendary Bohemian Caverns in Washington, DC. Prior to that evening I...

Butta | 02/20/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

When Ledisi Showed Up and Showed Out

Last Friday night my sugar pie honey bunch took me out on the town to see jazz pianist Anthony Walker in concert. It was an intimate affair at Maryland's Blair Mansion dinner theatre with various guest vocalists joining Walker to...

Butta | 11/26/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

10 Things I'm Thankful For (After Attending the Final Show of Maxwell's Tour)

Let's just start here: There's no way on God's green Earth that I could ever come close to this stellar review of the Maxwell experience. So I won't even try. However, with that said, since I was in attendance at...

Harlem | 11/24/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (14) | Permalink

Live On the Scene From S.O.B.'s

As any regular visitor to SoulBounce has noticed, the good people at S.O.B.'s in conjunction with SB have been lacing our NYC Bouncers with free tickets to select shows for the past few months. It's the least we can...

Butta | 11/20/2008 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

Eric Benét's Live Show Is Like That

Last week this time I jumped for joy when I learned that I would be going to see Eric Benét on the second night of his sold out two-night stand with Dwele at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Although I...

Butta | 10/15/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Maxwell Melts the Draws Off Radio City Music Hall

Seven years after his last album was released, the man better known to the world as simply Maxwell (or Fine Ass Maxwell, Sexy Maxwell, My future Babydaddy Maxwell, Where the f*ck IS Maxwell, et al), still sounds just as...

huny | 10/10/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (26) | Permalink

SoulBounce East Celebrates a 'Renaissance' with Q-Tip

Picture it: Washington, DC. 2008. Commonwealth. Your intrepid SoulBounce editors are invited to a small listening party for Q-Tip's forthcoming release The Renaissance, and the music is presented and played by The Abstract himself! Participants include: Industry Soul, DJ Stylus the...

nOvaMatic | 10/01/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

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