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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

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

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

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

The Roots, John Legend, Anthony Hamilton & More To Sing A 'Soundtrack For A Revolution'

One of the hallmarks of the American civil rights movement was the music that accompanied the era. These freedom songs were as big a part of the fight for justice and equality as the marches, protests, and even Dr. Martin...

Butta | 12/12/2011 at 2:15 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

The Decoders Give Minnie Riperton, Earth Wind & Fire And Ruby & The Romantics A Lovers Rock Twist

Here at SoulBounce we don't usually post about upcoming releases unless we have taster of said project to share. However, there are exceptions to every rule, and I think that The Decoders' Vol.1 is a worthy one. Comprised of Los...

SoulUK | 11/22/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments (1) | 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

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

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

The Internet Prepare To Unleash Their 'Purple Naked Ladies'

We've been following Syd The Kid and Matt Martian's The Internet pretty much every step of the way here at SBHQ (Okay, I have mostly, but you get the point). They're "Love Song -1" was the first moment to catch...

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

Robert Glasper's Idea Of 'Black Radio' Sounds Perfect To Us

Robert Glasper's early Blue Note albums kinda passed me by on the basis that jazz isn't really my thing, at least in album-length doses. However 2009's Double Booked, which showcased both his Trio and Experiment bands, is still in heavy...

SoulUK | 11/07/2011 at 12:15 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Amy Winehouse's 'Hidden Treasures' To Be Released This December

I'm not 100% sure how I feel about the news that Island Records will be releasing a new Amy Winehouse album, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, on December 5th. One half of me, the greedy half, cannot wait to get my hands on...

SoulUK | 10/31/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

J*DaVeY Show Off Their 'Designer' Album Artwork

Could this be? Will we soon be getting J*DaVeY's much-promised New Designer Drug? It seems that way. After Miss Jack and Brook have given us not a only a preview tour and song teases, they've now unveiled the actual album...

D-Money | 10/27/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Adele To Get All The Way 'Live' On CD & DVD

There's no denying that the biggest musical success story of 2011, regardless of genre, has been Adele and her album, 21. However, the year has not been without its low-points for the down-to-earth Londoner, as illness prevented her from fulfilling...

SoulUK | 10/27/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | 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

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

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

Papa Records & Reel People Music Have Some 'Messages' For You

Whether it be new music, DJ duties, or remixes, the name Reel People never fails to spark excitement here at SBHQ. The soulful house collective have three official albums under their belt, but have gone on the rework/remix/compile tracks from...

SoulUK | 10/18/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | 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

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

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

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

It's 'Time' For Some Music From Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

There are a whole host of artists mining the sounds of yesteryear and releasing their own updated versions of '60's and '70's soul and funk, but nobody does it quite as well as Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings. With four...

SoulUK | 09/28/2011 at 2:30 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

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

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

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

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

'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

Lalah Hathaway's 'Where It All Begins' Album Cover Would Make Her Father Proud

One of the most highly-anticipated album releases this fall here around SBHQ is Lalah Hathaway's Where It All Begins. As if the first single, "If You Want To," wasn't enough to have us clamoring for the record's October 18th release,...

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 2:45 PM | Comments (1) | 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

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

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

'Keep Walkin' With Colonel Red

Colonel Red has been popping up on my radar from time to time for the last five or six years. Born in my hometown of Birmingham, UK but now residing in London, the half-Jamaican, half-English singer/producer has worked alongside an...

SoulUK | 08/10/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Go Deeper Inside Jill Scott's 'Vault' With This Album Sampler

With a chart-topping, number one album; a wildly successful concert tour in progress; a sexy, up-to-date look; and new music that has us caught up in her rapture all over again, this is Jill Scott's moment to shine in The...

Butta | 08/08/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

The Rurals Wanna Give You 'A Little Something'

If you guys have noticed anything about me in my short time here at SoulBounce, it's that I love a laid-back groove. Imagine my joy this morning when I pressed play and found just that. As The Rurals, an English...

D-Money | 08/08/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

'All' Stac & Scrimshire 'Do Is Think About You'

One record label I always look forward to hearing from is the Wah Wah 45s, home of British songstress Stac, producer/instrumentalist Scrimshire, soul/dub outfit The Resonators, and jazz-duo The Colman Brothers, amongst others. So when an email arrived in my...

SoulUK | 08/08/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Phonte To Take It 'Home' On His Solo Album

We've heard him spit hot fire as one-half of Little Brother. We've heard him get his Stevie Vandross on as one-half of The Foreign Exchange. We've heard him spit bars or shine on vocals on tunes by the likes of...

Butta | 08/04/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Trombone Shorty To Give It To You 'For True' This September

New Orleans native Troy Andrews, perhaps known better as Trombone Shorty, and his band Orleans Avenue took the world by storm with his GRAMMY-nominated debut Backatown early last year. With that album, the accomplished musician spent 10 weeks at #1...

D-Money | 07/18/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Jill Scott's 'From The Vault' Will See The Light Of Day

Back when we alerted you to the fact that Jill Scott fans would be getting not one, but two albums from the Philly songstress this year there was uncontainable excitement, after all it's been four long years since The Real...

SoulUK | 07/15/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Are 'Back' And Giving Us 'More' Of What We Love

I distinctly remember when Ayah hit me up on IM a couple years ago and told me that she had reached out to DJ Jazzy Jeff to work with her. That chance message that she sent him on MySpace has...

Butta | 07/14/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Sola Rosa Want You To 'Turn Around' And Take Notice

Last week we gave you a sneak peek at Sola Rosa's new album in the form of a free download of the albums instrumental title track "Get It Together." Now we have the official first single "Turn Around," featuring Kiwi...

SoulUK | 07/13/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Want To 'Make It Last' Forever On 'Back For More'

In just a matter of days DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah will bless us with Back For More, and they've blessed us today with yet another track from the mixtape for us to sink our teeth into with the Marvin...

Butta | 07/07/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Sola Rosa 'Get It Together' For An International Release

Hot on the heels of Australian three-piece Electric Empire, we have another slice of Down Under soul for you to enjoy. Sola Rosa hail from New Zealand, and, with Andrew Spraggon at the helm, create modern-day roots music incorporating hip...

SoulUK | 07/06/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Zo! Gives SoulBounce An Exclusive Sneak Preview Of '...just visiting three'

Last Friday afternoon when many of you were scheming on a way to do as little work as possible without your boss finding out or getting a jump on your holiday weekend, I had the pleasure of hanging out with...

Butta | 07/05/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Hollie Smith & Mara TK Form A 'Band Of Brothers'

I'll admit that when it comes to waiting for new music from the artists I like, I'm very impatient. I do appreciate that if an artist churns out a new album every 12-18 months the quality will, eventually, suffer, but...

SoulUK | 06/30/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Red Hot Takes It Back To 'Rio' For An All-Star Tribute To Tropicália

Going 22 years strong now, the Red Hot Organization has been a strong force in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Their Red Hot compilations have been a big part of that. The have been able to gather a who's who of...

D-Money | 06/30/2011 at 12:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We 'Heart' This New Tokyo Dawn Compilation

In need of a dose of great R&B, soul, funk, and jazz? Need a one-stop compilation to fulfill all your needs? Then look no further than Tokyo Dawn Records' latest release, The Heart Volume 2. Following from The Heart and...

SoulUK | 06/27/2011 at 2:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Alison Carney Takes Us On A Wild Ride To 'Wonderland'

Butta already mentioned the Janelle Monáe vibe she was getting from Alison Carney's "Japanese Candy" when it dropped last week, and now that her full LP, alisonWonderland, has been released I'm sure the comparisons will continue. Similar to Monáe, Alison...

SoulUK | 06/24/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Hilz Hopes You Go 'Loopy Loo' Over Her New Album

If you inspect the picture above close enough you may just come to realize that you recognize the lady in it. I had to do a few double takes and squint a bit, but, yes, the lady above is in...

SoulUK | 06/16/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Mathematics & Peter Hadar Present '2 Seconds From Being Committed'

After numerous delays and rescheduled releases, Mathematics and Peter Hadar are finally ready to let the world hear what they've been working on since 2003 with the official release of 2 Seconds From Being Committed on June 14th. Lucky for...

Butta | 06/10/2011 at 7:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Dego Asks 'A Wha' Him Deh Pon?' On His New Album

Dego has been releasing a handful of free gems recently, so it should come as no surprise that the man behind 4hero, 2000black, and Silhouette Brown is set to release a new album, this time under his own name. A...

SoulUK | 06/09/2011 at 1:45 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Bah Samba Wants You To Dance In The 'Moonlight'

Latin, funk, disco, house, bossa...these are just a few of the words that have been used to describe Bah Samba (aka Julien Bendal) in his over 15-year musical career. Well known as the man who discovered UK soulstress Alice Russell...

SoulUK | 06/08/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'Dear Friends,' The Foreign Exchange Have Something New On The Way

The June new release schedule just got way more interesting. Ending the month with a bang will be The Foreign Exchange with the June 28th release of the live CD/DVD combo, Dear Friends: An Evening With The Foreign Exchange. Recorded...

Butta | 06/01/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Jill Scott Gives Us A Sneak Peek At 'The Light Of The Sun'

Black Music Month is off to an exciting start thanks to Jill Scott who is giving fans an exclusive first listen to selections off of The Light of the Sun. Starting today on YouTube, Jill and co-producer JR Hutson are...

Butta | 06/01/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Kindred The Family Soul Shows Us That Their 'Love Has No Recession' On New Album

Kindred the Family Soul always manages to make me smile whenever I see them. Whether Aja and Fatin are cracking jokes (someone please give these two a comedy variety show) or simply just being a happily married couple, they make...

Butta | 05/24/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Mayer Hawthorne Fails To Leave Any Lasting 'Impressions'

If Mayer Hawthorne's idea behind this latest freEP was to put the listener to sleep, well then I say job well done. The first time I played Impressions through, I forgot I was listening to music -- not good. To...

endia Z. | 05/18/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Is There Any 'Love' For Aretha Franklin's Return?

The Queen of Soul has returned with new music for us, her royal subjects. Aretha Franklin is back and making royal appearances promoting her limited-release CD, A Woman Falling Out of Love. This is her first album since a 2008...

NubianEmpress | 05/16/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Expect 'Nuthin' But' Goodness On Miles Bonny's Debut Album

Here at SoulBounce we have become quite the fans of alternative soulster Miles Bonny. From his tribute to Raphael Saadiq on Instant Saadiq, to his collaborations with Suff Daddy, DJ Day, and 74 Miles Away, we have enjoyed just about...

SoulUK | 05/13/2011 at 1:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Carmen Rodgers' 'The Bitter Suite' Is Now Even Sweeter

The palettes of many soul music lovers were given a treat with last week's May 3rd release of Carmen Rodgers' deluxe edition of The Bitter Suite. The re-release is chock-full of goodies like the bonus track "What Hurts You," which...

Peachy Kween | 05/10/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Havana Has Been Away, But She Returns With An 'Entervention'

It's certainly been a while since we heard from talented Californian songstress Havana. Her debut album, 2005's Life, was quite an indie favorite, especially the Nicolay produced "Shine,, but besides from a couple of leaks from an "upcoming album" over...

SoulUK | 05/10/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

SoulParlor Creates 'Noiz U' Will 'Love' On 'Evoluzion'

The ever-fantastic Tokyo Dawn label are back with another release, this time from German-based DJ/production collective, SoulParlor. Consisting of Frank Jensen, Frank Lotz and Tobias Müller, the collective have already contributed to Tokyo Dawn compilations The Heart and The Boogie,...

SoulUK | 05/10/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Stop' & Listen To The Boom Clap Bachelors' 'Mellem Dine Læber'

As our attention here at SoulBounce has been focused mainly on Quadron and the individual pursuits of its members Robin Hannibal and Coco O., we thought it appropriate to shine a light on the group that birthed Quadron and facilitated...

SoulUK | 04/28/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Jill Scott Shines A 'Light' On The Tracklist To Her Upcoming Album

First we had the cover artwork, and now we have the official tracklist for Jill Scott's upcoming The Light Of The Sun project. We already knew about collaborations with Eve ("Shame") and Anthony Hamilton ("So In Love") and now we...

SoulUK | 04/27/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Jill Scott Looks Fierce In 'The Light Of The Sun'

Feast your eyes on the fierceness that Miss Jill Scott is serving up on the album cover for The Light Of The Sun. Jilly from Philly is looking all types of good posed in front of a vintage automobile. The...

Butta | 04/20/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (18) | Permalink

'By Request' Collette Covers Erykah Badu's 'Orange Moon'

As I mentioned yesterday, covers of classic songs make me nervous, especially when the artist doing the cover is one whom I admire. There is always a chance that, even with the best of intentions, the result is going to...

SoulUK | 04/19/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Here's A 'Tip,' Check Out These Stac Remixes

One of my favorite voices to emerge last year was Wah Wah 45's artist Stac. Since the release of her debut in June, she has been hard at work performing live as well as compiling tracks for her remix compilations....

SoulUK | 04/19/2011 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

It's All 'Fairplay' To Beverley Knight On This Soul II Soul Remake

Cover albums are generally a mixed bunch, especially when you have artists messing around with "classics" that can never be bested. So it was with some apprehension that I pressed play on Beverley Knight's rendition of Soul II Soul's "Fairplay."...

SoulUK | 04/18/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Mark de Clive-Lowe Is Taking Us To Another 'Planet' On His Latest EP

Mark de Clive-Lowe has got to be one of the most prolific producers in the game right now. When you add in his solo stuff, side projects, and collaborations, his output is impressive to say the least. He has a...

SoulUK | 04/12/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Julie Dexter Wants You To 'Come On Home'

We have all been waiting patiently for Julie Dexter's New Again and after a few delays it seems our wishes will be fulfilled this April. We have already been teased with the Zo!-produced "Transitions" and first single "Broke Up About...

SoulUK | 03/16/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Sharlene Hector Goes Solo With Her 'Expressions'

Anyone familiar with London's thriving soul scene should be familiar with the name Sharlene Hector. She is an established, experienced vocalist who has served as frontwoman for Bassment Jaxx and Acer Maple, as well as working alongside artists such as...

SoulUK | 03/11/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

'The Hurst Selection' Launches With Some New Grooves

Well-known podcasters SoulandJazz.com have made the leap from releasing DJ mixes to starting a full-fledged independent label, showcasing some of the most promising underground soul and jazz performers from around the globe. The first release on the label is The...

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

Timothy Bloom's 'The Budding Rose' EP 'May Be' What We've Been Waiting For

A while back, we featured the beautiful, titillating visuals for Timothy Bloom's "Til The End of Time". Continuing in the vein of The Floacist's nude video, there's not a thread of clothing in sight here. No complaints from me. Its...

ChrisAlexander | 03/08/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Nu:Tone's 'Word And Pictures' Adds Some Soul To Drum 'N' Bass

Drum 'n' Bass has never been a genre of music I've paid much attention to. More often than not the beats seem overly repetitive, it generally lacks soul, and on the occasions where vocals are included they're usually a bit...

SoulUK | 03/07/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

You Need To 'Press Play' On This New Nikko Gray & Imani Waddy Track

Letters From Yellow is yet another release from SoulBounce fave Nikko Gray, however this time around she is collaborating with musician/producer Imani Waddy rather than her usual side-kick AFTA-1. Nikko's voice is one of the purest, most angelic out there,...

SoulUK | 03/04/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Mar Brings Us A 'Bipolar' Release

Mar continues with his Variations series, this time getting a physical release on the Melting Pot Music label. The A-side features the laid back, chilled out "1st Session" that we introduced to you late last year, but the B-side sees...

SoulUK | 03/03/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Andrea Clarke & Daz-I-Kue Search For A 'Supahero'

For the most part, any music describing itself as broken beat and/or dance is filed away for rainy day listening. It's not that I don't like the genres per se, rather it's that 95% of the stuff that lands in...

SoulUK | 03/03/2011 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Maimouna Youssef Unleashes Her 'Black Magic'

Ever since I first heard her voice on The Roots' "Don't Feel Right" I have been following Maimouna Youssef closely. I scoured the web far and wide to get my hands on her song "Gypsy Woman," and I've been eager...

SoulUK | 03/02/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Reggie B & Saadiq's 'Suga Momma' Is Sweet

As a fan of both Reggie B and Saadiq (one half of Platinum Pied Pipers) I was pretty excited to press play on their new release Tomorrows Not Promised. Apparently this four-track EP has been collecting dust in the musical...

SoulUK | 02/24/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Eric Lau Teases Us With 'Quadrivium' Sampler

Any time Eric Lau announces that he's releasing new music, it's cause for celebration, especially since it wasn't that long ago that he released Makin' Sound. This time around, Eric explores the scientific nature of the art of music with...

ill Mami | 02/21/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Jazzy Delivers 'No Ordinary' Covers Of Some Iconic Songs

LA-based singer/songwriter Jazzy (aka Jazmine Bailey) has been bubbling along just underneath the radar for some time now, and she's hoping that her new EP, Letters To A King, will give her that push into our collective consciousness. The EP...

SoulUK | 02/17/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

YULT & Tanya Auclair Build Their Musical 'Empire'

Last year I was introduced to the immensely talented Tanya Auclair by the ever-reliable Amelia over at PutMeOnIt. Her experimental blend of soul, folk and electronica had me hooked and to further sweeten the deal her Thrum EP was (and...

SoulUK | 02/15/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Obenewa Wants You To Put Yourself In Her 'Shoes'

I've always wondered whether there was any truth to the idea that musical prowess runs in families. For every example I'm aware of (Donny and Lalah instantly come to mind), there are countless cases of musical icons growing up in...

SoulUK | 02/11/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Mark de Clive-Lowe & Tosin Tao Give Us 'Everything' We 'Need'

Whenever Mark de Clive-Lowe drops something, I know before I even press play that it's gonna be utter, total hawtness. And when it was announced that he'd be dropping a house EP, MdCL presents Uplifted Vol. 1, there wasn't a shadow...

Ivory | 02/07/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Get Ready For Hundred Strong With This 'Free' Mini-Mix

This past December we gave you a heads up about a new project that was on its way from Hundred Strong by way of the video for the track, "Stylin' Free" featuring Detroit soul man Amp Fiddler. It was definitely...

Butta | 02/03/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Kadija Kamara Is 'Talking' To Herself

A staple on London's live soul scene, Kadija Kamara has performed alongside modern soul greats such as Anthony Hamilton and Omar, in addition to performing regular solo gigs and contributing vocals to dance tracks from the likes Fanatix, Joey Negro,...

SoulUK | 02/02/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Sample What James Blake Has To Offer

I'm sure just about everyone is familiar with the name James Blake by now. His self-titled debut album is set to drop next week, and after the success of first single, "Limit To Your Love," the hype machine has been in...

SoulUK | 01/31/2011 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Slakah The Beatchild's 'Forever' Sure Is 'Something'

If you've been sleeping on our coverage of him and need to step your Slakah the Beatchild game up, then you can play catch up with his latest, Something Forever, which is available on BBE today. Kudos to those of you who were ahead...

ill Mami | 01/24/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

This Remix Of Andreya Triana's 'Far Closer' Is A Monsta

For those of you who don't know, I stan for Andreya Triana. This lady released my favorite album of last year, the stunning Lost Where I Belong, was featured on Bonobo's amazing Black Sands, and put on two of the...

SoulUK | 01/21/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Bibio's Sampler Is Better Than A Whitman's

Although I had never heard of Bibio aka British music producer Stephen Wilkinson until yesterday, I have done my due diligence in order to get as acquainted as I can with their entire discography. Although their song "Lover's Carvings" from Ambivalence Avenue...

ill Mami | 01/20/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Bilal Takes Us To New 'Levels'

"Levels" was one of my favorite tracks off Airtight's Revenge. The brooding, frantic beat was the perfect accompaniment to Bilal's dark tale, and it was certainly a far cry from his earlier work, something which seemed to divide his existing...

SoulUK | 01/20/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

37th State Updates Fela's Afrobeat For A New Generation

Afrobeat is a genre of music that I'm not all that familiar with. I'm sorry to say that even the music of Fela Kuti--the father of afrobeat--has passed me by. There has been renewed interest in the genre lately thanks...

SoulUK | 01/18/2011 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

We Are Going To 'Love' This New Corinne Bailey Rae EP

Almost a year after the release of The Sea, and hot on the heals of her cover of Bob Marley's "Is This Love?," Corinne Bailey Rae is gearing up to release The Love EP at the end of this month. The...

SoulUK | 01/10/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Sample The Fruits Of Orange Tree Records' Labor

Orange Tree Records are a new UK-based label aimed at promoting the best original soul and hip-hop music from the UK. To celebrate the launch they have released a five-track EP entitled Fresh Fruit Vol.1, which will be the first...

SoulUK | 01/10/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Boogie' On Down With Tokyo Dawn Records

The good folks over at Tokyo Dawn Records are gearing up for the release of a new compilation that will provide the perfect soundtrack to your Saturday nights. The 18-track collection incorporates '80's and '90's-sounding R&B, funk and electro into...

SoulUK | 12/22/2010 at 4:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Sample What Ursula Rucker 'Said'

I'll admit it: I have been sleeping heavily on Ursula Rucker. I am semi-familiar with her work with The Roots and earlier this year I couldn't stop playing her collaboration with Incognito on the song "Gotta," but I don't think I have...

SoulUK | 12/16/2010 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

You Have Got To 'Love' These Labels

A problem with having a slight obsession with music is that it can become a very expensive habit. I know that 90% of it is available, in some shape or form, for free via the web, but I like to...

SoulUK | 12/16/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Georgia Anne Muldrow Is Off Her 'Rocker' On 'Vweto'

Georgia Anne Muldrow has kept us quite enchanted lately. Between releasing this treat from her upcoming Owed To Mama Rickie and this newest instrumental track "fOnkRocker," we also have evidence that Georgia is one prolific woman. Much like her releases...

ill Mami | 12/14/2010 at 2:45 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

What New Soul/R&B Releases Are You Buying This Week?

In the event that you didn't empty out your bank account with Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, get ready to kiss whatever money you have left over goodbye thanks to the six highly-anticipated new soul and R&B releases that...

Butta | 11/30/2010 at 5:45 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

This Reggie B Track Will Give You Joy Not 'Pain'

Reggie B always manages to release some simmering slow bangers of tracks. He's always managed to do this with individual tracks or EPs of material available to the public but never by full-length album. Until now. His The Traveler was...

ill Mami | 11/08/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Nneka's 'Heartbeat' Gets Remixed

On the low-low it seems, Nigerian singer Nneka released a six-track EP collection of remixes of her song "Heartbeat" from her recent CD Concrete Jungle, so I find it my supreme duty to hip you to this gem so that...

Moon | 11/01/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Anthony Valadez's 'Recycled' Works Are Never Trash

It's weird that almost a year has passed since Anthony Valadez released his AUDIO / VISUAL: Sounds Inspired By All Things Visual album. Though the more things change the more most things stay the same, Anthony wants to make sure...

ill Mami | 10/28/2010 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

Cee-Lo Teases Us With His 'Lady Killer' Ways

So yesterday, our wonderful new addition to the SoulBounce crew, ChrisAlexander, hipped you to the new single "Old Fashioned" off of the upcoming Cee-Lo Green album The Lady Killer. Well, apparantly, Team Cee-Lo is making sure we sample this record...

Moon | 10/21/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Cassandra Wilson To Take Us For A Ride On Her 'Silver Pony'

Cassandra Wilson fans have something to cheer about now that the jazzy diva has announced a release date for her latest album, Silver Pony. Due out November 9th, the album will feature guest spots by John Legend and saxophonist Ravi...

Ivory | 10/18/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

'Bowlive' With Soulive & Friends On DVD

While I've loved every single CD Soulive has put out, I've always managed miss the boat when it comes to catching a live show. Thanks to their upcoming live DVD, Bowlive: Live from the Brooklyn Bowl, I can at least...

Ivory | 10/14/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

'For Colored Girls' Soundtrack To Feature Some Of Our Favorite Female Vocalists

Any apprehension that I may have about the theatrical release of the feature film For Colored Girls is nowhere near present with news of the movie's soundtrack and the litany of extraordinary female talent who have contributed new and previously...

Butta | 10/11/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Join Lizz Wright's 'Fellowship'

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

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

The Foreign Exchange Reveals 'Authenticity' Cover Art & Tracklist

I've known for a while that this album was coming--even heard a snippet or two--so to say that I'm excited to hear what gems The Foreign Exchange will drop when their third album, Authenticity, is released on October 12th, is...

Butta | 08/23/2010 at 3:15 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Faith Finally Gives Us 'Something'

If you're a Faith stan like me, then this news is definitely something you're pleased about. The play on words that have characterized her previous album titles--Keep The Faith, Faithfully, A Faithful Christmas--is once again on display here with Something...

ill Mami | 08/18/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Esperanza Spalding Readies New Album, World Tour

The stunning beauty with the to-die-for afro otherwise known as Esperanza Spalding is prepping for the release of her sophomore album, Chamber Music Society, on August 17th. Since her 2006 debut, Junjo, and 2008's Esperanza, the bassist/singer/composer has been heralded for...

Butta | 08/02/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

MJ + Fela = 'The King Meets The Black President In Africa'

Thankfully, not long after I learned of this project, I was soon listening to the tracks from The King Meets The Black President In Africa. It's funny that I had never thought of this mashup of Michael Jackson and Fela...

ill Mami | 06/08/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Swede:art Gets 'Emotional' About His 'Colors'

You know what I fear most after large spiders, rodents and shorts with black socks? Emails touting new music from relatively obscure artists or producers. "Sigh," my mind says. "This could be the next great album or the next 8-bit...

ill Mami | 06/07/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Dwele's New Album To Feature Familiar Faces, New Voices

We're on Dwele Watch here at SoulBounce. His new album, W.ants W.orld W.omen, hits the street in approximately four weeks and the tracklisting has surfaced to make us salivate even more about the goodness that he has in store. A...

Butta | 06/02/2010 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Zo! & Friends To Bring The Heat With 'SunStorm'

If you thought the first half of 2010 was filled with some stellar releases and musical gems, then you aren't even ready for what the second half of the year will bring. Highest on my ever-growing list of Albums I...

Butta | 05/26/2010 at 12:15 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Don't 'Shield' Your 'Love' From Nikko Gray

Perusing about Twitter during my lunch break yielded some interesting results. For example, not only did I not know that Nikko Gray had a full-length album ready to be heard, but that a single had just been released as well....

ill Mami | 05/25/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Plug In & Preview 'Brownswood Electric'

I'm all down for compilations of great music that require little fast-forwarding from me. My inherent laziness is most evident when it comes to my ever-expanding collection of mixes. Thankfully for me and those as lazy as myself--or not--we have...

ill Mami | 05/24/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

The Roots To Get 'Over' This June

After numerous delays and push backs, it looks as if Def Jam will finally release The Roots' new album, How I Got Over, on June 22nd--yes, as in next month. It's hard to believe that the Legendary Roots Crew's 11th...

Butta | 05/17/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Ziggy Marley Goes Disney On Us

Celine Dion became known across the world when she did "it" with Peabo Bryson for Aladdin. Christina Aguilera did it for Mulan before she broke big. Vanessa Williams did it for Pocahontas during the heyday of her musical career. What...

Moon | 05/13/2010 at 11:30 AM | Permalink

Suff Daddy's 'Gin Diaries' Appeal To Teetotalers Too

Suff Daddy's ode to the Tanqueray with Miles Bonny on the help out, "5 O'Clock," was a nice introduction to his latest release. Gin Diaries is a series of 13 track snapshots, if you will, of the producer's life. Sure, there's lots of...

ill Mami | 04/21/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Where Is The 'Flesh' On Kelis' Album Cover?

So Kelis' Flesh Tone album cover landed online today, and it's not exactly what I expected but that Kelis is always full of surprises. Here she is kicking the futuristics, clad in a what appears to be a cooper bustier...

Butta | 04/15/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Erykah's New Album Will Please You 'Baduizm' Lovers

He says Erykah Badu's last album was wack. Period. She snickers inside her head and audibly and says that Erykah's last album was the dopeness. Says I guess it wasn't made for you. He says she hasn't made a good...

ill Mami | 03/19/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Toni Braxton's 'Pulse' Cover Revealed

Here is the cover to Toni Braxton's upcoming album, Pulse. It's not bad, but it's not particularly great either. Don't get me wrong, Toni looks great here. She is still a size nothing, has beautiful skin and radiates sexiness. But...

Butta | 03/12/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Come Stay Awhile At Dexter's Jazzy 'Club'

Not loving Jazz if you call yourself a Hip Hop head is a crime of the highest order. It's like loving Calculus but hating Algebra. Dexter, a 26-year-old producer and emcee is aware of this inescapable fact. That's why I'm...

ill Mami | 02/16/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Jaheim Pours His Soul Into 'Another Round'

Jaheim was a brave soul to drop a new album on the same day that the band Sade dropped theirs after a ten-year hiatus. But, upon review, there was no need for him to be fearful. Vocally and production-wise, Jaheim's...

Moon | 02/12/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Getting Caught Up On The Greatness of Georgia Anne Muldrow

I have always dug Georgia Anne Muldrow's style. At once eclectic--see her stint in Electronica on From LA With Love--able to craft a tight Hip Hop beat and always masterfully soulful, her sound has been getting me through this too...

ill Mami | 02/10/2010 at 2:45 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Gil Scott-Heron Is Not 'New Here' But This Album Is

Slowly, surely, and quietly Gil Scott-Heron has waged a return to music after several years from its absence. I'm New Here which drops on February 8th is as much a tongue-in-cheek reference to his status as a legend as it...

ill Mami | 02/02/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Erykah Badu & The Foreign Exchange Reveal 2010 Release Dates

Social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook have allowed fans and music writers alike to have even greater contact with artists than ever before. Now the joy that normally ensued when great music would hit actual record stores on...

ill Mami | 01/22/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Full Crate & Mar Open Up Their 'Conversations' With You

January 15th may still be on the horizon, but luckily we got the goods when it comes to Full Crate & Mar's new EP, Conversations With Her. Ever since we learned of its pending release last month, we've been chomping...

ill Mami | 01/12/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Foreign Exchangers Explore Their Creative Sides On Solo Projects

Like any good relationship, it's better for all parties involved to have time away from each other in order to explore the world on their own so that they can all bring new experiences to their partnership. That being said,...

ill Mami | 01/05/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Get Ready For Slum Village's 'Manifesto'

Slum Village has always been one of those Hip Hop groups who we could always count on, no matter what. Even after the death of Baatin, their Villa Manifesto EP will see the light of day this upcoming Tuesday, December...

ill Mami | 12/10/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Sample A 'Ballad' Or Two From Georgia Anne Muldrow

Right on the heels of her latest release Early, Georgia Anne Muldrow is ready to drop another album in quick succession. Kings Ballad drops February 9th and, although this is a couple of months away, you know we got you...

ill Mami | 12/09/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Full Crate & Mar Keep It 'Fly' With Eric Roberson

SoulBounce favorites Full Crate & Mar are likely putting the finishing touches on their new EP, Conversations With Her, due January 15th. Despite being an incredibly talented DJ and producer, Full Crate is classically trained in piano, while Mar is...

ill Mami | 12/03/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Res Beautifully Proves That 'Black.Girls.Rock!'

Res' first album was indeed a classic to those of us who prefer our Soul to consist of an amalgam of styles that are just plain good. There was no doubt that Res was a rocker girl at heart but...

ill Mami | 11/25/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Anthony Valadez Catches Synesthesia On 'Audio / Visual'

Anthony Valadez has been a consistent force on LA's underground Soul and Hip Hop scene for as long as I can remember. Ever grinding as a on-air host at KCRW and always in the mix, Anthony is always the person...

ill Mami | 11/11/2009 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

Dear Hidden Beach: Please Stop.

Hidden Beach, I am really starting to loathe you. Granted you put us all onto Jilly from Philly but then you released that farce that was Al B Sure!'s--can't forget the exclamation point!--last album and now you have decided to...

ill Mami | 11/03/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

More Proof That The Jackson Five Were The Funkiest Kids Ever

Yes, this the second Michael Jackson-related post today, but you'll see soon why this is. Come November 10th, the Jackson 5's I Want You Back: Unreleased Masters will be released to the masses. Luckily, Amazon has given us all the opportunity...

ill Mami | 10/26/2009 at 6:15 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

All The Hall & Oates You'll Ever Need Can Now Be Yours

To say that anyone who frequents this website doesn't have some heartfelt memory of a Darryl Hall & John Oates song would only prove that you've either been living in a cave for the past 30 years or that you...

ill Mami | 10/15/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Jody Watley's Much Needed 'Makeover' Coming Soon

I don't know about you, but ever since watching the Unsung episode featuring Shalimar, I have been jonesing for some Jody Watley. All you young'uns reading this may be just as surprised to learn just how large Jody's star shone...

ill Mami | 10/09/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Do We 'Love' Amerie's New Album Cover?

So we finally get to feast our eyes on Amerie's new album cover for In Love & War. Amerie looks fabutastic as per usual, but should we be concerned that the art direction looks like a gaudy t-shirt design?...

Butta | 09/29/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

'Blueprint 3' Suffers From Ennui, Maintains Street Cred Reviewers Say

Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 drops today in an attempt to curb the numerous "leaks" that have been dripped all over the internet in recent months. In fact, I'm willing to bet that many of you reading this right now have already...

ill Mami | 09/09/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Album News From N'dambi

How fierce is N'dambi's album cover for her upcoming release Pink Elephant? Very. The disc drops on October 6th, and it is truly one of the most anticipated albums on the roster this Fall around these parts. Anchored by the...

Butta | 09/02/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Have You Been 'Looking' For Vinia Mojica? Pseudo Slang Has Found Her

While Buffalo, NY-based jazzy Hip Hop outfit Pseudo Slang's song "Broke And Copascetic" sounds as though it's a frame of mind I no longer want to revisit--too reminiscent of ramen noodles, pause mixtapes, and empty forty ounce bottles strewn about...

ill Mami | 08/19/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

4Hero Brings Us 'Extensions,' Joy Ensues

I have long been complaining that 2009 has been a year that has left us music lovers bereft of quality music. Now don't get me wrong--2009 has produced some hummable tunes, but in my honest opinion there have lacked certifiable...

ill Mami | 08/12/2009 at 4:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Michael Jackson Gets Shaken & Stirred With Remix Tribute Album

Michael Jackson's passing has meant that the world, at least for the time being, will not be lacking for remixes to some of his greatest songs. Unsurprisingly, Michael Jackson: Remix Suite 1 from Universal Motown has rounded up some of...

ill Mami | 08/12/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Kev Brown Is Officially 'Random'

I digs Kev Brown. Not simply because he hails from my area, but also because he tends to work with a lot of our faves here at SoulBounce: Eric Roberson, Raheem DeVaughn, Wayna, V and De La Soul, to name...

nOvaMatic | 07/31/2009 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Nicolay To Unleash 'Shibuya' This Fall

The Foreign Exchange engine keeps moving forward with this year's release of Nicolay's City Lights 2: Shibuya. As a follow-up to the original City Lights, which focused on soulful Hip Hop instrumentals, Shibuya moves things forward in a new and surprising way....

nOvaMatic | 07/20/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Behold: The Magic & Majesty Of Whitney Houston's Album Cover

We don't take for granted the reality that folks love issuing romantic, complex and mythological edicts based on static images. So, let's see how much we can read into the cover of Whitney Houston's forthcoming I Look To You. Is it...

nOvaMatic | 07/15/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Soulive's Version Isn't The 'Prototype' But It's Just As Good

Despite being a fan of Soulive's music for as long as I can remember, their July 7th release of Up Here made not one blip on my radar. That is, until I heard their cover of Andre 3000's "Prototype." Personally,...

ill Mami | 07/15/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

'Take A Trip' With Phonte As Marc Mac Goes 'In Between The Lines'

Those of you familiar with UK-based 4Hero are already up on Marc Mac. His latest release, In Between The Lines, veers away from the duo's electronic-influenced output to bring us an EP rooted in soulful Hip-Hop. One track already gaining ground...

nOvaMatic | 07/15/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Ledisi's Album Cover Gets Turned 'Loose'

How hot is Ledisi's new album cover? Embodying the new disc's title in a major way, Led is cute and carefree on the cover to Turn Me Loose, which hits stores next month. Flaunting her new hairstyle and lots...

Butta | 07/08/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Behold Eric Roberson's 'Music Fan First' Cover

After all of the bad/sad news of the past week, leave it to Eric Roberson to turn my frown upside down. Not that Erro has to do much to achieve that feat in general, but with the unveiling of his...

Butta | 07/03/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Q-Tip's 'Kamaal' Will See Latter Year Release

For those of you that didn't "obtain" Q-Tip's Kamaal The Abstract after Arista's non-release, you're in for a treat. The album will finally, officially, be released September 15th of this year. History tells us the album was shelved due to...

nOvaMatic | 07/01/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Don't Forget The Lyrics: Maxwell's 'BLACKsummers'night' Edition

Since last week, AOL's The Boombox blog has been hosting the "Countdown to BLACKsummers'night" listening party, presenting a song a day from Maxwell's nine-track comeback album. For those who have yet to hear BLACK in its entirety (yes, the...

Butta | 06/24/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (20) | Permalink

Preview Al B. Sure!'s New Album On Yahoo!

Raise your hand if you're excited about the release of Al B. Sure!'s new album, Honey I'm Home, next week. After the shock and awe of the first single "I Love It (Papi Aye Aye Aye)," I have to say...

Butta | 06/16/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Hope You're Not Sick Of Beyoncé Yet

If you're suffering from Beyoncitis--that's the chronic condition of Beyoncé overload--then good luck with that because swine flu aint got nothing on this. The grand dame of Rhythm & Pop will be giving her lovers and haters more fuel...

Butta | 05/27/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Rich Medina & Bobbito Explore Their Roots In 'The Connection'

Best friends and accomplished DJs Rich Medina and Bobbito Garcia are well-known amongst those who appreciate good vibes, good times, and great music. For those of you uninitiated to their classic Afro-Beat and Afro-Latin shindigs, now you have no excuse...

ill Mami | 03/09/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Selected Dilla Productions To Officially Be Released As A Compilation

Although there are several mixtapes, tributes and homegrown collections of J Dilla's work floating around the Internet, there's been no official collection of his work with other artists. That is, until now. Enter Rapster Records who, on 3/31, are set...

nOvaMatic | 02/24/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Nat King Cole & Friends Reanimate His Music With 'Re: Generations'

Much respect to Carole Cole, Nat King Cole's daughter and CEO of King Cole productions for having the intuition to put the Re: Generations album together. The album debuts March 10th and consists of Nat King Cole's original recordings blissfully...

ill Mami | 02/06/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Your SoulBounce Guide to New & Upcoming Releases!

Let's assume that just about everyone pictured in the above graphic will sell pretty well. It is, after all, the 4th quarter, and people just purchase music all fast and loose for the holiday season. It's a fact! Most...

nOvaMatic | 12/08/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (17) | Permalink

'Notorious' Soundtrack Just Another Biggie Greatest Hits Album

The reason I've always had a blazing Clair Huxtable side-eye for the Notorious film is because, so many years later, folks are still finding ways to profit from familiar B.I.G. material and mythos. Rarely is there anything new added to...

nOvaMatic | 12/05/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Femi Kuti Readies New Release 'Day By Day'

Afrobeat has certainly come a long way into making it into mainstream consciousness. After the death of his father Fela Kuti, whose life has been explored beautifully and to rave reviews in the musical Fela!, Afrobeat as a genre seemed...

ill Mami | 11/19/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

The Revelations & Tré Williams Keep Hustlin'

We just put you up on The Revelations feat. Tré Williams as our latest Bounce-Worthy artists last week. And with good reason. Did you hear that Tré Williams sing...er, I mean, saaaang? Boyfriend is a beast on the microphone....

Butta | 11/18/2008 at 4:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Teisha Marie Is Positively Divine On 'K.O.N.'

We love it when our Bounce-Worthy artists keep making music and strides. The latest artist to make it do what it do is Teisha Marie, who was one of our first BW features last year. At that time she had...

Butta | 11/18/2008 at 2:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Your SoulBounce Guide To New & Upcoming Releases!

Look at you. Just frothing at the mouth for that new Beyoncé, ain'tcha? Well your wait is over, Crazy, because her album, along with a bunch of other stuff, is about to be released--officially! Welcome to another Release Guide. As...

nOvaMatic | 11/17/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Buy Q-Tip's Album Now! (If You Didn't Illegally Download It Already)

Due to "customer demand" (i.e., a leak) Q-Tip's The Renaissance is available as a super-early, new-fangled digital download on Amazon, iTunes, and some other online stores I don't use. This is smashing news, since the succeeding quote all-but holds SOULBOUNCE.COM...

nOvaMatic | 10/31/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Your SoulBounce Guide To New & Upcoming Releases!

This is what you call being "servicey." What you see above is a snapshot of releases over the next couple of weeks. We know it has been a while since we've done one of these and, honestly, we have no...

nOvaMatic | 10/28/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Sample Tamara Wellons' 'Life Is'

A few weeks ago we featured Bounce-Worthy songstress Tamara Wellons whose debut album, Life Is, will be released this week on Ocha Records. We got our hands on a sampler of the album, and it's been a non-stop party...

Butta | 10/27/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Slim Gets A Little More 'Fly' With A Remix & Release Date

As we await 11/18 for Slim Scandrick's Love's Crazy, here's yet another remix of his single "So Fly." He's recruited Faith Evans for the "official remix," adding fuel to the rumor of him snagging her for his label. Also onboard...

nOvaMatic | 10/27/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

'Got the Hunger' for Alice Russell's 'Pot of Gold'?

Alice Russell has a new album on the way, and if you're a fan like I am then that news is like Christmas and New Year's Day wrapped up into one. Russell's latest set, Pot of Gold, will be released...

Butta | 10/24/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Seal Makes a 'Change,' Gets A Little 'Soul'

Seal isn't exactly known for being a soul singer, but he's hoping to change that perception with his new CD due out next month. The aptly titled Soul will feature Seal tackling an album's worth of classic soul tunes...

Butta | 10/22/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Common's 'Universal Mind Control' Cover

Some time ago, we saw what could have been the cover art for Common's new album, Universal Mind Control, dropping November 11th. Needless to say, there was much left to be desired. And now that this cover above has been...

ill Mami | 10/15/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Will the 'Cadillac Records' Soundtrack Be a Thrill Ride or Run Out of Gas?

Earlier this week the cover to the soundtrack for Cadillac Records hit the net featuring stars Adrian Brody, Beyoncé and Jeffrey Wright in character. I'll reserve judgment on Beyoncé as Etta James looking simply like Beyoncé in a short...

Butta | 10/10/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Labelle Rolls Out New Single, Album Cover & Tracklist

As its been widely reported, Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash are back together as Labelle, and they can be found in all of their feathered, bedazzled and synthetic hair-wearing glory on the cover of their new album,...

Butta | 09/24/2008 at 6:30 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Mary Mary To Bring 'The Sound' On New CD

Prepare to get your praise on next month with the release of Mary Mary's latest album The Sound. The duo's fourth release will find them serving up a hearty helping of the R&B and soul-flavored gospel tunes that they are...

Butta | 09/18/2008 at 3:50 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Black Milk Nabs Dwele & Primo for 'Tronic'

Black Milk's Popular Demand is among a shortlist of Hip Hop albums released in the past couple of years that make me nod my head without feeling guilty afterwards. In quick succession, he paired up with Bishop Lamont for...

nOvaMatic | 09/18/2008 at 3:15 PM | Permalink

Ne-Yo & Raphael Drop This Week; George's 'Dukey Treats' Makes a Splash

Good day, SoulBouncers! The fellas are putting out work in force this week aren't they? This week sees highly-anticipated releases by Raphael Saadiq, Ne-Yo, Darius Rucker (with a country album, no less), Wayne Brady (?) and the legendary George Duke,...

nOvaMatic | 09/15/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Jay-Z, Beyoncé, & Kanye Are Coming Back [It's Been Seconds Since We've Seen You]

If there are three artists you barely ever get to read about on a Black music site it's Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Kanye West. To be sure, they are the least exposed artists of our time and could benefit from an...

nOvaMatic | 09/10/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

The Foreign Exchange's 'Leave It All Behind' Cover & Tracklisting

The Foreign Exchange's Connected counts as one of the few albums released over the past few years that kept me from completely giving up on Hip Hop and Soul music. (Did I say that out loud?) We've been waiting for...

nOvaMatic | 09/02/2008 at 10:40 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Terrence Howard Drops This Week. Are You Buying?

Another day, another $10-15. This is the part of the week where we put our money where our mouths are and reconcile all the pontification with purchasing. What are you buying? Well, for starters, Terrence Howard drops this week. (Cut to:...

nOvaMatic | 09/01/2008 at 3:27 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Ledisi to Make a Joyful Noise With 'It's Christmas'

As SoulBounce first reported in June, Ledisi has a Christmas album on the way and now the cover art and tracklisting have surfaced to whet our appetites for her tidings of joy. The simple yet beautiful cover gives a nod...

Butta | 08/27/2008 at 1:40 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Buy New Music. Buy Old Music. Just Buy Something.

It's time to put your money where your mouth is, folks. We tend to be very critical here on this site (and by "we" I mean the SB staff and our wonderful visitors) but all the critiques in the world...

nOvaMatic | 08/25/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

First Look & Listen: 'Joe Thomas, New Man' Cover Art and Title Track

Joe Thomas is a new man and he's not gonna let us forget it. I mean, how can we when the title of his new album is Joe Thomas, New Man? Not only that, there's a song on the album...

Butta | 08/20/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Badu Sings the Blues

Erykah Badu will be appearing with guitarist Doyle Bramhall II on a blues compilation album being released next week called A Brief History of the Blues. According to MTV, their collaboration on the Charlie Patton song "Oh Death" is "smoky...

Ro | 08/19/2008 at 3:50 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Officially Missing Canadian Soul

For some reason I consistently overlook Canada. It isn't for lack of good Canadian musicians who have produced equally good music over the last several years. Tamia, Esthero and Deborah Cox all hail from up north. Maybe it's because out...

Ro | 08/19/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

First Look & Listen: Syleena Johnson's 'Labor Pains' Cover and Second Single

Although her new CD Chapter 4: Labor Pains doesn't hit the streets until next January, we have the first look at the cover art from Syleena Johnson's latest collection of soulful sounds. Even with a tear rolling down her cheek...

Butta | 08/12/2008 at 2:20 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Raphael Saadiq's 'The Way I See It' Tracklist Revealed

One of the most highly-anticipated albums of the year is undoubtedly Raphael Saadiq's The Way I See It. Saadiq is poised to take over the third quarter when his fresh take on old school soul drops on September 16th. We've...

Butta | 08/05/2008 at 4:40 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

The Game Needs eLZhi's 'The Preface'

Between Caltroit, Sketches of a Man and Elzhi's forthcoming The Preface, it's good to see that Detroit is still thriving in these post-Dilla times. For the uninitiated, Elzhi is a junior member of Slum Village (the only group that can...

nOvaMatic | 08/05/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

9th Wonder & Murs Know The Key To Our Hearts Is Labeled 'Free'

What's better than a pay-your-own-price album download? You guessed it: one that's free! Granted, many of us have liberated music files on our computer's hard drives right now. And more and more artists know the truth about making money in...

ill Mami | 07/28/2008 at 1:45 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Viva La Black Music Month!

Chante Moore Love the WomanC.L. Blast Lay Another Log on the Fire Coldplay Viva La VidaCraig G & Marley Marl Operation Take Back Hip HopDiana Ross Everything is Everything [Original Recording Remastered]Erick Matthews Life CapturedEtana The Strong OneThe Geto Boys...

Butta | 06/17/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Enjoying Black Music Month Yet?

Ahmad Jamal It's MagicAretha Franklin Aretha ArrivesAretha Franklin Let Me in Your LifeBob Baldwin Brazil ChillBrothers Unlimited Who's for the YoungCapelton Bun FriendCassandra Wilson LoverlyCount Basie and Benny Carter Legendary Radio BroadcastsDesmond Dekker King of Ska: Greatest HitsElla Fitzgerald and...

Butta | 06/10/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Start Black Music Month Off Right

Amy Winehouse Frank [Deluxe Edition]Antonio Carlos Jobim Rio Revisted [Original Recording Remastered]Ashanti The DeclarationAstrud Gilberto Look to the Rainbow [Original Recording Remastered]Astrud Gilberto & Antonio Carlos Jobim The Astrud Gilberto Album [Original Recording Remastered]Bebo Valdés & Orquestra Sabor De Cuba...

Butta | 06/03/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Race To The Record Store

Afrika Bambaataa The Dance AlbumAl Green Lay It DownBobby Womack The Best of Bobby Womack: The Soul YearsBooka Shade The Sun & The Neon LightCalvin Richardson When Love ComesCustom Made Original DynastyDavid Benoit HeroesDJ Drama Gangsta Grillz Volume 17Felix Da...

Butta | 05/27/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Jean Grae's 'Jeanius' Will See The Light of Day

Jean Grae may not have announced her return to hip hop music, but Jeanius, her latest studio effort produced by none other than 9th Wonder, is slated for a July 8th release. The different covers for the album, all of...

ill Mami | 05/22/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Chante Moore 'Love The Woman' Cover Art And Tracklist

Chante Moore is prepping her return to the solo scene and looks absolutely fabu on the cover of her upcoming set, Love the Woman. The tasteful cover shows Chante looking grown and definitely sexy. As we previously reported, producers Raphael...

Butta | 05/21/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Crank Dat Jazz With Hidden Beach

Are you a closet fan of the Ying Yang Twins? Do you find yourself reciting the lyrics to "Ay Bay Bay" when no one is looking? Or perhaps you think you'll lose your street cred amongst your neo-soul loving friends...

Butta | 05/20/2008 at 2:40 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

New For You

Al Turner Movin'Babbie Mason The Definitive Gospel CollectionBill Ware and Vibes Wonder Full: The Music of Stevie Wonder [Live]Bun B II TrillBuster Williams Dreams Come TrueCarlos Nino & Lil Sci are What's the Science? ElevationCynthia Holiday featuring The Cedar Walton...

Butta | 05/20/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

New NER*D 'Seeing Sounds' Cover

Synesthesia is a condition which describes one stimulation evoking a different sensation. The best example of this are those individuals who can taste colors or see sounds. N*E*R*D may be onto something since their forthcoming album Seeing Sounds describes this...

ill Mami | 05/15/2008 at 4:33 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

The Week To Expand Your Music Collection

808 State QuadrastateAlvin Slaughter OvercomerAnthony B. True RastamanBobby Hutcherson Head OnCassius Clay I Am the Greatest!Cherish The TruthChip Shelton Imbued With MemoriesDevin the Dude Greatest HitsDJ Yoda Fabriclive 39Duffy RockferryEmmanuel Jal Warchild Foxy Brown Brooklyn's Don DivaIke and Tina Turner...

Butta | 05/13/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Do It To The Music

Celia Cruz and Tito Puente Algo Especial Para Recordar [Original Recording Remastered]Craig David Trust MeDark Chocolate Island GypsyHarold Rayford Always There Johnny Mathis A Night to RememberMichael Franti & Spearhead Power to the Peaceful Festival 2005 [Box Set]Mint Condition...

Butta | 05/06/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Chicken Soup For The Music Lover's Soul

9th Wonder & Buckshot The FormulaAngela Johnson A Woman's Touch, Vol. 1Barringon Levy Teach the Youth: 1980-1985Blue Sky Black Death Late Night CinemaBrian Culbertson Bringing Back the FunkChin Chin Chin ChinCynthia Jones Gotta SoulDizzee Rascal Maths + EnglishDJ Jazzy...

Butta | 04/29/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

New Beats For The Freaks

Bradley Leighton Soul CollectiveDianne Reeves When You KnowDorinda Clark Cole Take It BackFreddie Jackson The Best of Freddie JacksonJ-Nyce Life IssuesLou Rawls Love SongsMariah Carey E=MC2Morgan Heritage Mission In ProgressNat King Cole The Best of Nat King ColePPT Denglish: A...

Butta | 04/15/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Dino 5 Makes Hip Hop For A New Generation

If you are a parent like I am, there are times when listening to some of your favorite hip hop jams elicits a cringe-inducing shock as your attempt to censor inappropriate words seems like an act of futility. Enter Prince...

ill Mami | 04/09/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Satisfy Your New Music Jones

Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Song For ChicoElephant Man Let's Get PhysicalHall & Oates War BabiesJohn Coltrane The Impulse Albums, Vol. 2 Leona Lewis SpiritLMNO & Kev Brown Selective HearingRay J All I FeelRick Astley Whenever You Need...

Butta | 04/08/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Be An April Fool For New Music

AZ UndeniableCeCe Winans Thy Kingdom ComeConya Doss Still...Devin the Dude Smoke Sessions, Vol. 1Dionne Warwick Why We SingGeorge Michael TwentyFiveJames Brown The Singles Volume Five: 1967-1969John Coltrane Settin' the Pace [Original Recording Remastered]Luther Ingram If Loving You Is Wrong, I...

Butta | 04/01/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Boogie On Down To The Record Store

Al Green PlatinumCaribbean Jazz Project Afro Bop AllianceDay 26 Day 26Eek-A-Mouse Most Wanted eMC The ShowGhostface Killah The Wallabee ChampGrip Grand BrokeloreGuilty Simpson Ode to the GhettoJohn Ellis & Double Wide Dance Like There's No TomorrowKarrin Allyson Imagina: Songs...

Butta | 03/25/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Hearing About Diddy Making You Sick? Time for a B.I.G. Intervention

Tired of hearing about Tupac getting shot like it happened yesterday? Tired of hearing Diddy deny he knew anything about the incident before or after it happened? Yeah, us too. So thank goodness we can all retreat to a time...

ill Mami | 03/19/2008 at 1:19 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Take It Off The Rack, If It's Wack, Put It Back

Ananda Project Night BlossomCharlie Parker The Jazz Legends SeriesDanity Kane Welcome to the DollhouseDJ Junior ExcursionsElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Porgy & Bess [Original Recording Remastered]Elmore James, Jr. Daddy Gave Me the BluesEric Lau New Territories Groove Armada Soundboy...

Butta | 03/18/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Spring Ahead With Some New Music

Barry White Gold [Original Recording Remastered]Del The Funky Homosapien Eleventh HourEddie Palmieri MozambiqueEdgar Allen Floe Floe Almighty: The RemixtureEric Bibb Get On BoardFat Joe The Elephant in the RoomKelis The HitsRandy Jackson Randy Jackson's Music ClubSid Roams Strictly NstrmntlSnoop...

Butta | 03/11/2008 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Music That'll Keep You 'Wired' for Sound

If you're a fan of HBO's The Wire like I am, this weekend is a sad one for you. After five gritty, raw, exceptionally well-written seasons, one of the smartest and most honest series in the history of television shakes...

Harlem | 03/07/2008 at 4:30 PM | Permalink

Got Any Money Left From Last Week's Soul Shopping Spree?

Black Spade To Serve With LoveBob Baldwin NewUrbanJazz.comMarcus Miller MarcusMelissa Young Just Up The RoadMichael McDonald Soul SpeakRakim The Archive: Live, Lost & FoundThelonious Monk Brilliant Corners [Original Recording Remastered]Third World Love New BluesVarious Artists Funky Divas: Do You...

Butta | 03/04/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

'Black Magic' Soundtrack is Music for the Soul

On March 16 and 17, ESPN, in collaboration with Shoot the Moon Productions and filmmaker Dan Klores, will air Black Magic, a documentary chronicling the injustice black players and coaches from Historically Black Colleges and Universities had to endure during...

Harlem | 02/29/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Soul's Super Tuesday

Algebra PurposeAretha Franklin The Very Best of the '70sAshford & Simpson The Warner Bros. Year: Hits, Remixes & Rarities Bloodstone The Very Best of BloodstoneChange The Very Best of ChangeCheri Dennis In and Out of LoveErykah Badu New AmErykahFrankie...

Butta | 02/26/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Get Into The Groove Of New Music

Ahmir The GiftAkrobatik Absolute ValueAntonio Carlos Jobim Pure Bossa NovaAverage White Band Soul & The City Recorded Live At B.B. King'sB.B. King LiveChuck Berry Johnny B. Goode: His Complete '50s Chess RecordingsDennis Ferrer My World As They Remixed ItDJ Jamad...

Butta | 02/19/2008 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

The Best of Kelis?

Pardon my lateness on this one, but you should be honored by it. I was perusing the Ultimate Kelis fansite to see if there was any objective reaction to the "Nigger Family" photos and came across this bit of news....

nOvaMatic | 02/12/2008 at 11:17 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Buy Your Sweetheart Some New Music

Bob James Trio ExplosionsBoogie Down Productions Criminal Minded Deluxe EditionCharlie Palmieri and Menique Con Salsa y SaborChaundon CarnageDave Koz Double Feaure [Enhanced]Free Form Funky Freqs Urban Mythology, Volume 1Gilles Peterson Fania DJ SeriesGuru The Best of Guru's JazzmatazzLina Morning...

Butta | 02/12/2008 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Nouvelle Musique For Mardi Gras

Adele 19 [Import]Billie Holiday The Definitive CollectionCarmen McRae I'm Coming Home AgainChaka Khan Greatest Hits LiveDionne Warwick Why We SingDJ Spinna DJ Spinna Presents the West End New York City Classics MixDudely Perkins & Georgia Ann Muldrow Beautiful MindzGonzalo Rubalcaba...

Butta | 02/05/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Make Your iPod Smile

Al B. Sure! The Very Best of Al B. Sure!Al Jarreau Love SongsAshford & Simpson The Warner Bros. Year: Hits, Remixes & Rarities Big Daddy Kane The Very Best of Big Daddy KaneCharles Mingus The Very Best of Charles MingusDas...

Butta | 01/29/2008 at 10:15 AM | Permalink

Collect Some Classics This Week

Al Wilson Best of Al WilsonAntonio Carlos Jobim WaveBillie Holiday At Monterey/1958Della Reese with Duke Ellington & His Orchestra Della & The Duke Mahalia Jackson The Legendary Mahalia JacksonMedinah Starr Beyond Reazon Percy Sledge When A Man Loves A...

Butta | 01/22/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

The Post-Christmas Music Drought Has Ended

Aretha Franklin Beautiful Ballads & Love SongsBillie Holiday Beautiful Ballads & Love SongsBlack Milk CaltroitCelia Cruz and Willie Colon The Winners (Original Recording Remastered)John Legend Live From PhiladelphiaLeah Stillwell So This Is Love Marvin Gaye Here, My Dear (Expanded...

Butta | 01/15/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Blue Note Gives Crate Diggers A Valentine's Day To Remember

Droppin' Science, the next offering from Blue Note records for all those feening for oft-used samples to their favorite head-nodding hip hop tracks of old, will be released February 12. You know what this means? If you are the...

ill Mami | 01/10/2008 at 1:10 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

New Year, New Music

Substantial SacrificeVarious Artists Midnight Soul 'Round MidnightVarious Artists Rock Steady Crew: 30 Years to the DayVarious Artists Ultimate Grammy Collection: Classic R&B...

Butta | 01/08/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

New Music Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Jaheim The Makings of a ManKirk Franklin Fight of My LifeLupe Fiasco The CoolMary J. Blige Growing PainsModern Groove Syndicate Ms. PopularPharoah Sanders Finest...

Butta | 12/18/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Your Weekly Copping List

Beanie Sigel The SolutionEartha Kitt That Bad EarthaHi-Tek Hi-Teknology 3Various Artists B-Boy Records: The Archives Rare & UnreleasedVarious Artists Music From And Recorded For The Motion Picture The Great Debaters Various Artists Sample My Funky Groove Volume OneWu Tang...

Butta | 12/11/2007 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Your Weekly Good Tidings Of Musical Joy

2Pac Best of 2Pac-Part 1:Thug & Part 2: LifeBeggar & Co. Jazz, Strings and ThingsBillie Holiday Rare Live Recordings 1935-1959Daft Punk Alive 2007Ghostface Killah The Big Doe RehabJames Brown The Singles, Volume 4: 1966-1967Jay-Z American Gangster AcapellaNelly Furtado Loose:...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

In Case You Have Any Money Left Over From Black Friday And Cyber Monday

Alison Crockett BareBob Marley OriginalsChuck D featuring the Slamjamz Artist Revue Tribb To JBCommon This Is Me Then: The Best Of CommonCunninlynguists Dirty AcresThe Jacksons Super HitsVarious Artists House Jazz EssentialsVarious Artists Jazz Greats: The Essential Masterpieces Trilogy[Amazon]...

Butta | 11/27/2007 at 10:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

New Music From Nicolay in February!

We'd be remiss not to mention that the man Nicolay has a new album dropping in February. For Time:Line, the Dutch producer is teaming with Kay (Dem Damb Jacksons) and is bringing Stokely, Oh No, Chip Fu and Myth &...

nOvaMatic | 11/26/2007 at 1:55 PM | Permalink

Give Thanks For New Music

Amy Winehouse FrankAyo JoyfulBob Marley & The Wailers Best of the Early SinglesBob Marley & The Wailers Exodus 30th Anniversary EditionCormega Who Am IGorillaz D-SidesHardsoul Defected D-Fused & DigitalJean Grae The Orchestral FilesKeith Sweat A Christmas of LoveNicole Willis and...

Butta | 11/20/2007 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Keep Your Ears Warm With Some Hot New Music

Alicia Keys As I Am Aretha Franklin Jewels In The Crown: All-Star Duets With The QueenBlack Milk Popular Demand InstrumentalsBoyz II Men Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USAKruse True StoriesLeona Lewis Spirit [Import]Little Louie Vega Back In The BoxSeal SystemTodd...

Butta | 11/13/2007 at 10:30 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Be "Badd" This Christmas

The Stones Throw crew has been cooking up something nice (or naughty) for you boys and girls. Peanut Butter Wolf's Badd Santa features not-so-classics from The Quad City DJs, James Brown and Georgia Anne Muldrow. We're already sure you and...

nOvaMatic | 11/12/2007 at 4:50 PM | Permalink

Nas - Greatest Hits?

Before I delve into the farce that is Nas' Greatest Hits, I will provide the tracklist for you to peruse: Less Than An Hour - (ft. Cee-Lo) Untitled It Ain't Hard To Tell NY State Of Mind One Love...

ill Mami | 11/07/2007 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

So Is Anyone Other Than Jay-Z Releasing An Album Today?

D'Angelo Yoda: The Monarch of Neo-Soul [Import]De La Soul The Platinum Collection [Import]DJ Jamad Afromentals Allure Volume Twenty-OneImani Coppola The Black & White AlbumJay-Z American GangsterKool Keith Sex Style: The Un-Released ArchivesLou Rawls The Essential Lou RawlsNas Greatest HitsRay Charles...

Butta | 11/06/2007 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Don't Be Afraid, It's Only New Music

New music in stores today:Alice Smith For Lovers, Dreamers & MeBarry White An Evening With Barry White (Live)BeBe Winans CherchChic Best Of Chic: LiveJonathan Butler Live In South AfricaKool & The Gang Ladies Night: Greatest Hits LiveMario GoOthello Alive at...

Butta | 10/30/2007 at 10:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Buy Some New Music Today. Your Ears Will Thank You.

New releases in stores today:Brian McKnight 20th Century Masters: Millennium CollectionEverette Harp My InspirationHeavy Jazz Money $$ J-Live Reveal The Secret EPJermaine Dupri Y'all Know What This Is...The HitsJunk Science Gran'dads Nerve TonicKelly Price 20th Century Masters: Millennium CollectionLittle Brother...

Butta | 10/23/2007 at 6:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

To Pay Rent Or To Buy New Music? That Is The Question.

New releases in stores today: Angie Stone The Art of Love & War Aretha Franklin Rare & Unreleased Recordings From the Golden Reign of the Queen of Soul Gerald Albright The Very Best of Gerald Albright Grover Washington, Jr....

Butta | 10/16/2007 at 1:52 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

It's Christmas In October

New releases in stores today: 9th Wonder The Dream Merchant, Vol. 2Biz Markie Ultimate DiabolicalBugz In The Attic Back To MineCameo Keep It HotJennifer Lopez BraveNatalie Cole Inseparable/UnpredictablePatti LaBelle Christmas With Miss PattiRoy Ayers Lifeline The Commodores Greatest Hits, Vol....

Butta | 10/09/2007 at 4:09 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

In Case You Have Money Left Over From Last Tuesday

New releases in stores today:Felix Da Housecat Virgo Blaktro & the Movie DiscoIke & Tina Turner The Ike & Tina Turner Story Kevin Michael Kevin Michael Peabo Bryson Missing YouPeanut Butter Wolf Peanut Butter Wolf Presents 2K8: B-Ball Zombie WarSharon...

Butta | 10/02/2007 at 1:12 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Tell Us How It Is, Will You?

With so many soul and soul-ish albums dropping this week, your Friendly SoulBounce Editors are jive overwhelmed. But let us not overlook the release of a Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino. It's a 30-track 2-CD set where contemporary...

nOvaMatic | 09/24/2007 at 6:37 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'B-Ball Zombie War' Preview

Everyone's been talking about the release of the B-Ball Zombie War compilation by Peanut Butter Wolf. Well, to be clear, the "everyone" in my world, since this is pretty much my kind of Hip-Hop. The album, due out on 10/2...

nOvaMatic | 09/11/2007 at 7:40 PM | Permalink

In Which We Decide to Add MeShell Ndegeocello to Our Staff

Me'Shell Ndegeocello, or the enterprising individual that manages her Myspace account, just sent out an all-purpose bulletin that, upon first glance, looks like we wrote it.For all of those that have pre-ordered the new album here, I've recently added 4...

SoulBounce | 09/10/2007 at 6:08 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Out This Week, Allegedly

Ledisi Lost and FoundLil' Mo Pain & PaperAesop Rock None Shall PassEvelyn "Champagne" King Open BookMadlib Beat Konducta, Vols. 3-4: Beat Konducta in India[Billboard]...

SoulBounce | 08/26/2007 at 7:27 AM | Permalink

Out This Week, Allegedly

Talib Kweli EardrumStevie Wonder Number 1'sCL Smooth The OutsiderBrand Nubian Time's Running OutGregory Isaacs Living Legend: Live[Billboard]...

SoulBounce | 08/19/2007 at 3:04 AM | Permalink