Archive » February 2008

This page contains 174 entries posted in February 2008

With February 2008 coming to an end, we'd like to suggest that people celebrate Black History every day, not only for one month out of the year. Enjoy these tunes--one to soothe and the other to make you groove--from...

Butta | 02/29/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Brutal And Brilliant: The Roots' '75 Bars' Video

The new videos just keep coming! And "75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction)" by The Roots deserves some shine all its own. After viewing this one you'll make sure not to get on the bad side of Black Thought, ?uestlove and Tuba...

Butta | 02/29/2008 at 5:40 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

What? No Wedding Gown?

Gnarls Barkley's new clip for "Run", while certainly frenetic and psychedelic, is uncharacteristically basic. As in, the artists aren't portrayed by sock puppets. The ever engaging and so not completely irritating and corny Justin Timberlake plays host on a retro-futuristic...

nOvaMatic | 02/29/2008 at 5:29 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will.I.Am And Team Obama: 'We Are The Ones'

With two hotly contested Democratic primaries upcoming in Texas and Ohio, Will.I.Am is back with another viral video complete with more of his Barack Obama-supporting friends. Although not as jazzy as "Yes We Can" (or the remix that makes us...

Butta | 02/29/2008 at 4:25 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Everybody And Their Grandma

No, "Everybody and Their Grandma" isn't the name of the latest hot new group to hit the scene (although that would be a pretty tight name), but if I were to list all the artists who've released new videos lately...

Butta | 02/29/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Soul-Poll

Algebra's Next Release: Break The Dead Heat!

According to our latest Soul-Poll, it looks as if folks are really feeling both songs up for Algebra's next single. So much so that they are in a statistical dead heat (sorry, too much CNN lately), with "Halfway" holding...

Butta | 02/29/2008 at 1:30 PM | Permalink

Releases

'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

Sh*t or Shinola?

Things That Don't Need to Happen, Vol. 58

Perez Hilton may soon be doodling all over the recording industry in the same manner as his highly-trafficked celebrity gossip site. The rumor posted this week in the New York Times has Perez (slave name: Mario Lavandeira) possibly assuming a...

nOvaMatic | 02/29/2008 at 11:49 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Soul Fashioned, We Hear

Fashion Bomb

Can a brother get in? Fashion-obsessed Kanye West, who once deemed these entertaining Balenciaga "Closed Front Cage Sandals With Ankle Pads" as "the illest", was denied entry to a recent Balenciaga show. The Balenciaga folks say Kanye never made the...

nOvaMatic | 02/29/2008 at 10:49 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Reggae Riddims, Relax in Paradise

Joe Gibbs (1943-2008)

Producer Joe Gibbs Dead At 65 [JG]Uptown Ranking: Remembering Joe Gibbs [AMB]Joe Gibbs [AMG] [Wiki]...

Butta | 02/29/2008 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Eyes Wide Open

Somebody PLEASE make this reign of musical terror stop! [Idolator]RZA is quite the thespian. [WH]The kids love Janet Jackson, and Janet Jackson love the kids. [HX]Cheri Dennis: "I don't think I fit in at all." [AHHA]...

Butta | 02/29/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Hip-Hop at War

The Dead Prez Riot Finally Allowed a Context

The Hip Hop Congress will raise money to pay the Thurston County police for the damages caused during a riot at the dead prez concert two weeks ago. The HHC are some real stand up guys. They will also hold...

nOvaMatic | 02/28/2008 at 4:10 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin

Rakim: 'It's Nothing' / 'Hip Hop'

Rakim ("The God") is set to release The Archive: Live, Lost & Found on Koch/Fast Life next month. The collection will include live recordings (the Clark Kent-produced "Guess Who's Back" is a modern Rakim favorite, if you consider the late-'90s...

nOvaMatic | 02/28/2008 at 2:59 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Diggin' In The Crates: 'Bustin' Loose' Soundtrack

As I was watching Bustin' Loose, featuring Cicely Tyson and Richard Pryor as they transport a rag-tag bunch of troubled kids to a farm from Philadelphia to Washington State, last night on cable, two things dawned on me:This movie...

ill Mami | 02/28/2008 at 1:20 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kenna & the Neps on Letterman

Pharrell put down his expensive Louis Vuitton jewelry long enough to pick up some drumsticks and perform with Kenna on Letterman last night.The Ethiopian-born artist performed "Say Goodbye to Love" which has been out for a minute. Make Sure They...

nOvaMatic | 02/28/2008 at 12:59 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Media Watch

Janet to Score #1 With 'Discipline'

According to Hits Daily Double, Janet Jackson's Discipline will enter the charts at #1 next week with Erykah Badu's New AmErykah following at #2. Janet's tenth studio release is expected to move somewhere around 180,000 units by the time the...

nOvaMatic | 02/28/2008 at 11:29 AM | Comments (13) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Chante Moore Coming Back Dolo in April

Chante Moore, who recently celebrated her 41st birthday, is planning to release a new album entitled Love The Woman this April on Peak Records. This will be her first solo album since 2000's Exposed which featured the questionable "Straight Up"...

nOvaMatic | 02/28/2008 at 10:59 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Buddy Miles (1947-2008)

R.I.P. Buddy Miles, Drummer and Hendrix Collaborator [PFM]Buddy Miles [Official]...

nOvaMatic | 02/28/2008 at 10:29 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Joni Mitchell Never Lied

Kanye West and his boo Alexis Phifer partied with some old lady at Roberto Cavalli's party. [C&IC]If Will Smith plays Barack Obama someone please promise me that Jada won't play Michelle. [WH]Syleena Johnson plans to be the mistress of...

Butta | 02/28/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Media Watch

Q-Tip and Obscure Model Cover 'Trace'

Soulquarians represent! Q-Tip and Erykah Badu are on the cover of the Trace art issue looking quite comfy. Trace is known for it's stylish, alluring covers, having featured the likes of Mary J, Common & Lily Allen, and Iman. This...

nOvaMatic | 02/27/2008 at 3:59 PM | Comments (16) | Permalink

First Spin

First Spin: Black Spade

It's interesting how in the discourse that's taken place for decades over the word "nigger," i.e. who can say it, what it represents, why some feel it can be a term of endearment, etc., no other negative words that...

ill Mami | 02/27/2008 at 2:55 PM | Permalink

First Spin

It's OK For Dwele to 'Cheat' (as long as he checks in on time)

Dwele switches things up by fantasizing for his girl's alter in the first track from his forthcoming Koch effort. "I'm Cheatin'" does a bait-and-switch move by leading you to believe he's lusting after his girl's BFF, but that's so not...

nOvaMatic | 02/27/2008 at 2:29 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

First Spin

Mint Condition & Anthony Hamilton: 'Baby Boy, Baby Girl'

Mint Condition fans rejoice! On May 6th the fellas are releasing a new album on their CagedBird label entitled e-Life. According to Billboard, the new set has Ali Shaheed and Phonte lending a helping hand. Anthony Hamilton appears on the...

nOvaMatic | 02/27/2008 at 1:29 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

We Hear

Cheri Dennis To Start Recording New Album Soon

The numbers won't even be available until next week to determine how many units she does or doesn't move, but word is that Cheri Dennis is already planning to start recording her new album soon--as in next month. That's right,...

Butta | 02/27/2008 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Common Shines A Whole New 'Light' for 2008

HEAT. We cannot stop playing this at SBHQ because it's so beautiful. Just yesterday we posted Dilla's remix of "The Light" featuring Erykah Badu. In "The Light 2008 (It's Love)" Common shouts out Dilla from the jump. Respect. This re-visitation...

nOvaMatic | 02/27/2008 at 11:59 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Admin Announcements

In Case You Missed 'Du Day'

In the unfortunate event that you missed our Du Day coverage yesterday, after you slap yourself be sure to click the links below to get caught up. Looking Back At BaduA 'New AmErykah' Is Finally Here'Southern' RootsBadu Does 'Def''Come...

Butta | 02/27/2008 at 11:29 AM | Permalink

UK Bounce, Video SoulBounce

Video: Estelle ft. Kanye West: 'American Boy'

The clip for Estelle's "American Boy" finally premiered this week and the internets are eating it up. The black and white visuals are just as breezy and chic as the song. Estelle is appropriately sassy and retro, letting go to...

nOvaMatic | 02/27/2008 at 10:59 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Stephen 'Static/Major' Garrett (1976-2008)

Producer Static Major Passes; David Banner Comments [AHH]Stephen "Static/Major" Garrett (1976-2008) [CL]Stephen "Static/Major" Garrett [MySpace]Playa: "I-65"...

Butta | 02/27/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (30) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Cheers 2 U, Too

If it wasn't February 27th, I'd really think that news of Amy Winehouse's new line of cosmetics was an April Fool's Day joke. A bad one at that. [TMG]After years of dropping it like it's hot, Prince needs a...

Butta | 02/27/2008 at 9:59 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: So Sweet

Welcome back, y'all, to Name That Beat! Last week's winner was Belve who correctly guessed the sample of "The Greatest Love" by Lee Dorsey which was sampled by De La Soul for their track "Oooh" featuring Redman. It'd be nice...

ill Mami | 02/26/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Erykah Badu's Video Vibrations

Erykah Badu not only impresses on her albums, but she is a stunning visual artist as well. Her music videos and live performances are always eye (and ear) catching and rarely, if ever, disappoint. Way before the clip for "Honey"...

Butta | 02/26/2008 at 5:30 PM | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Battle Of The Badu Beats

Although Erykah Badu is a true original in everything from the way that she sings to her style of dress, some of her finest moments have come when she's done covers of other artist's original songs. It's only fitting that...

Butta | 02/26/2008 at 4:40 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

What Does Erykah Mean By 'Savior's Day'?

Today, February 26th, is not only Erykah Badu's 37th birthday, which she is marking by releasing her fifth album unto the masses, but today is also Savior's Day. Judging from this advertisement for New AmErykah, Ms. Badu would like...

ill Mami | 02/26/2008 at 4:03 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

'Come Close' To Erykah's 'Light'

Not to sound like a cliché, but when Common and Erykah Badu were a couple, they made some very beautiful music together. "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop)" was their best-known collaboration but our boy J...

Soul Bounce | 02/26/2008 at 3:19 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

I Was There, Soul On Stage

Badu Does 'Def'

The first time I saw Erykah Badu perform live, ironically, wasn't at a concert, but during the taping of the second season of Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry at the Supper Club in New York City. What struck me wasn't...

Harlem | 02/26/2008 at 2:30 PM | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

'Southern' Roots

Sure, the song "Southern Girl" appeared on Rahzel's (of The Roots) 1999 effort Make the Music 2000. However, anyone who's heard the joint knows that it has Erykah Badu's fingerprints all over it. In fact, I'll go ahead and say...

Harlem | 02/26/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Reviews

A 'New AmErykah' Is Finally Here

Du Day is finally here. Now that the longing and patience has finally paid off with your iPod vibrating with the excitement that only good, new music can bring, comes time to reflect. Not about whether the album is...

ill Mami | 02/26/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Crowd Participation

Looking Back At Badu

With today's release of Erykah Badu's fifth CD, New AmErykah, the SoulBounce crew thought it'd be a fine time to look back at her first four albums and share our opinions on each. You may be shocked and awed...

Soul Bounce | 02/26/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Releases

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Happy Birthday, Erykah Badu!

"New Amerykah, Pt. 1 is an album that sounds special from the first play..." [AMB]"Artists don't make any money from recording," Badu says. [BB]"Ms. Badu may have taken things too far into left field." [AR&B]"They say that eyes are...

Butta | 02/26/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

First Spin, Soul-Poll

SOUL-POLL: Choose Algebra's Next Single

If you got Behind the Groove with Algebra, then you heard that she wants the public to choose her next single. This is pretty out-of-the-ordinary for a debut artist, but Algebra isn't afraid to change the game. The two...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 6:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Interviews

Behind The Groove With Algebra

What do you get when you take a heartfelt soul singer, then add her songwriting skill, and multiply it all by a stable of talented producers? That winning formula can only result in one answer: Algebra. Her debut album,...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Who'd You Rather 'Come Over' To See? Aaliyah or Faith?

Today's Battle of the Beats features two of our most beloved subjects here at SoulBounce: Aaliyah and Faith Evans and their identically named tracks, "Come Over."Aaliyah's comes from 2002's posthumous I Care 4 U CD, while Faith's version comes...

Harlem | 02/25/2008 at 2:30 PM | Comments (16) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Mary J. Blige Got A Story To Tell On VH1 Tonight

This is another DVR/VCR/Betamax alert! In the event that you won't be tuning into Diddy channeling his inner thespian in A Raisin In the Sun, Mary J. Blige will be performing in the latest Storytellers concert on VH1 tonight. MJB...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 1:40 PM | Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?

Maxwell Continues To Tease

Oh, Maxwell, why must you tease us so? Our favorite MySpace friend is back at it with another blog that gives us so much yet so little. Friday night he posted a blog entitled "fistfulofTEARS" that immediately caught my...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Admin Announcements

Tomorrow Is 'Du Day' At SoulBounce!

In honor of the release of Erykah Badu's New AmErykah, we are officially declaring Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 as Du Day here at SoulBounce. Come back tomorrow for all things Erykah Badu all day long!And just in case you've...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Janet Jackson Got Jokes

After dissing Janet Jackson in recent years post-Nipplegate, MTV has turned the corner and welcomed her back in a major way. Not only is her video 'Feedback" in regular rotation, but she is currently the artist of the week and...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 11:20 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Rewind, Soul On Film

'The Wiz' Turns 30!

Lost in all the hubub surrounding Michael Jackson's 25th anniversary Shriller Thriller project is the fact that another Mijac project is celebrating a huge anniversary in 2008. That's right, the movie that had us believing that New York City...

Harlem | 02/25/2008 at 10:40 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Just Do It

This arrest for reckless driving isn't a good look for Ne-Yo. Literally and figuratively. [TMZ]Mariah Carey may have another winner on her hands if this track-by-track album review is any indication. [VH1]Common is blessing us with an EP this...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Looking Back

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

Tank becomes another statistic.Erykah Badu to bottle up her a scent.Rita G. proves why video chicks should be seen and not heard.Janet Jackson's "That's the Way Love Goes" is still the jam.Discover the brilliance of Time:Line.Then go Behind the...

Butta | 02/23/2008 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

First Spin: The Roots' '75 Bars'

Not to be outdone by Nas' promise, nay, threat, to release his forthcoming album Nigger in the very month of Black History's Celebration, comes a track from The Roots from their forthcoming album Rising Down. "75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction)"...

ill Mami | 02/22/2008 at 1:50 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Erykah Badu Cuts Up On '106th & Park'

While BET's 106th & Park is normally as exciting as watching paint dry, Erykah Badu blessed the stage of the music video countdown show and offered insights into the questions that many of us have had on our minds for...

ill Mami | 02/22/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Take A Ride With Lenny Kravitz

Remember last fall (I know it seems like so long ago) when Lenny Kravitz ran a contest in conjunction with MySpace for 10 of his fans and their friends to join him on tour for a couple of weeks? Well...

Butta | 02/22/2008 at 1:10 PM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Come On Kiss The Gun

Erykah Badu's New AmErykah is getting good reviews from the people. [SITKOL]Cast your vote for Janet Jackson next Tuesday. [RTNY]Barack Obama needs to add Will.I.Am to his cabinet. Minister of Creativity sounds like a good title. [VH1]Michael Jackson accuses...

Butta | 02/22/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates, House of Soul

When Boyz II Men Made 'Sara Smile' On The Dance Floor

Believe it or not, this year Boyz II Men will celebrate twenty years of being together as a group. Originally formed as a quintet in '88, then finding runaway success as a quartet with their 1990 debut, Cooleyhighharmony, and...

Butta | 02/21/2008 at 4:45 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Media Watch

Erykah Badu & Jay Electronica Grace New Cover of URB

As this post goes to the presses, there are officially 4 days and 11 hours until New AmErykah gets released unto the world. While you guys get your headwraps and afrowigs ready to pay homage to "Du Day," you...

ill Mami | 02/21/2008 at 4:18 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Etta James On Beyoncé Casting: 'She's going to have a hill to climb'

It seems as if a lot of SoulBouncers are giving the news of Beyoncé being cast as Etta James the serious side-eye. Can't say that I blame folks, but I'm willing to give Bey the benefit of the doubt....

Butta | 02/21/2008 at 3:40 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mary J. Blige Did 'Just Fine' On 'One Life To Live'

Last Friday I caught Mary J. Blige when she guest starred on One Life To Live, and Mrs. Thang was working it out during her performance of "Just Fine." I don't watch "the stories" anymore so I have no idea...

Butta | 02/21/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Events

D.C. Is The Place To Be Tonight

Tonight is one of those rare nights in Washington, D.C. where there is almost too much going on. You would think that this is a holiday or a night during Howard University's homecoming week instead of it being just...

Butta | 02/21/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Peep The 'New AmErykah' Commercial

It's a new day and there's a new promo spot for Erykah Badu's New AmErykah. This particular video is actually a commercial for the album. Given the dramatic artwork I don't think that we'll be seeing this during any primetime...

Butta | 02/21/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: He's Gotta Have It

?uestlove is ready for his close up. [WH]Spinderella sounds a little salty. [S2S] Jennifer Hudson chats it up about her new movie (filming now) and her new CD (on the back burner). [MTV]Mary J. Blige has got a story...

Butta | 02/21/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: A Day Late But Always On Time

As we head into the second half of February, we find more newcomers on the "Name That Beat" scene, namely Quibian Salazar-Moreno who correctly guessed last week's sample. As I hinted to you crate diggers last week, the correct...

ill Mami | 02/20/2008 at 4:10 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Soul On Film

It's Official: Beyoncé To Play Etta James In New Movie

A few weeks ago a nasty rumor was floating around that Beyoncé had snagged the role of Etta James in an upcoming feature film about Chess Records. We laughed it off as a simple attempt to garner some buzz...

Butta | 02/20/2008 at 3:50 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

I Was There

Jill Scott Is 'The Real Thing' On Tour

It's no secret that Jill Scott's "The Real Thing" Tour is the hottest ticket around these days. It's also no secret that Jill Scott is a beast on stage and her command of an audience is unrivaled by most...

ill Mami | 02/20/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (14) | Permalink

Interviews

Behind The Groove With Nicolay & Kay

What do you get when you combine a producer from Holland with an emcee from Houston? The answer is Nicolay & Kay, one of the hottest hip-hop collaborations this side of DJ Premier and Guru. Nic and Kay understand...

Butta | 02/20/2008 at 2:30 PM | Permalink

First Spin

KRS-One: 'Criminal Minded 2008'

I'm still salty with KRS-One over this, so pardon if this post is a little restrained. "The Teacher" has linked up with DJ Premier for a reiteration of BDP classic "Criminal Minded" for the Smirnoff Signature Mix Series. KRS has...

nOvaMatic | 02/20/2008 at 2:09 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Reviews

Nicolay & Kay 'Time:Line'

It's no secret that Dutch producer Nicolay is a favorite here at SoulBounce. More than a beatmaker, this is a guy that understands composition, mood, and melody. While there's a number of tracks in his discog that knock with the...

nOvaMatic | 02/20/2008 at 11:59 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Common is Good at Upholding Contracts

Common, who recently rocked a show in New Orleans over All-Star Weekend, is dropping albums at a steady clip. He's eying November as the potential release date of The Believer, which he hopes will involve The Neptunes, Just Blaze (who...

nOvaMatic | 02/20/2008 at 11:28 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Badu on 'The Healer'

The New AmErykah promo clips keep coming. In the latest, Erykah Badu talks about the Madlib-produced "The Healer," which covers the unifying and spiritual properties of Hip-Hop. Badu's candor and artistry are once again on full display, and although she's...

nOvaMatic | 02/20/2008 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

The Interwebs

Twittering After Death

Imagine the collective tingle that surged through our spines when we received this alert from the beyond. Someone has a morbid sublime sense of humor or is simply a dedicated fan. Either way, you can follow "Biggie's" tweets here, and...

nOvaMatic | 02/20/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Tick Tock You Don't Stop

Jennifer Hudson is wasting away. Guess she won't be cast in The Aretha Franklin Story. [OK]Michael Jackson a diva? Noooo. [M&C] Surprise, surprise, there are numerous conflicting reports from the dead prez concert/riot. [HHDX] J. Period is dropping a...

Butta | 02/20/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Mary J. and Janet in the James Brown Sample Slam!

It's Battle of the Beats time and today we're bringing you another Sample Slam! James Brown samples ruled Hip-Hop in the '80s and '90s, so it was only a matter of time before R&B got in on it. Mary J....

nOvaMatic | 02/19/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (24) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Talib Kweli Delivers Us With His 'Hostile Gospel'

Talib Kweli takes us to the Motherland in his next video from the album Eardrum. The clip for "Hostile Gospel Pt. 1 (Deliver Us)" finds Talib in Lagos, Nigeria making his way around the crowded city and hanging with the...

Butta | 02/19/2008 at 3:31 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Sh*t or Shinola?

(Assuming You Care) A Non-Explanation of the 'Flashing Lights' Video

Looks like MTV put a mic or a telephone in front of Rita G., the buxom star of Kanye West's "Flashing Lights" video. She basically says (without saying much of anything) that Kanye is so deep and genius that you...

nOvaMatic | 02/19/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

We Hear

Keep Holding Your Breath For That New Teedra Moses Album

News is spreading today that TVT Records is preparing to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. This means that artists such as Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins and Pitbull will soon be without a label home. Pity. However, despite...

Butta | 02/19/2008 at 2:15 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

We Hear

Erykah Badu to Be the Face of Tom Ford's New Fragrance

According to Vogue, Erykah Badu is hooking up with Tom Ford as the face of his as-yet-unnamed new fragrance. The information was probably leaked to the fashion mag by Ford himself, but there are no accompanying details. At this point,...

nOvaMatic | 02/19/2008 at 1:44 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Soul-Poll

The Results Are In: You Don't Take Grammy Seriously

Much like India Arie, you don't really trust the Grammys. When we asked why the Grammy telecast's ratings took a dip, most of our readers voted that they can't take the ceremony seriously. That could mean a number of things,...

nOvaMatic | 02/19/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

We Hear

So Why Did India Arie Boycott Grammy?

When India Arie was presenting the award for Outstanding Drama at the 39th NAACP Image Awards, she pointedly said that she boycotted the Grammys with no supplementing details. As it turns out, she stayed home because she "feels the awards...

nOvaMatic | 02/19/2008 at 11:15 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Releases

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Serve It Up

Former Zhane member Jean Baylor is back on the scene. [Scheme]Mario is slated to cut a rug on the next season of Dancing With the Stars. Isn't he too young to be washed up? [People]Leona Lewis shot a new...

Butta | 02/19/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

We Hear

Sex, Love and Police Brutality

Heartfelt apologies if we're a little too gossipy today, but people keep getting into sh*t.Sweet, innocent, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Tank was arrested this morning in New Orleans after leaving a party at the House of Blues. While on his way...

nOvaMatic | 02/18/2008 at 3:52 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Letter From the Editor

Dear Hip-Hop Internets,

I come to you as a fellow webmaster and music blogger with a great deal of respect and humility. I realize the viral nature of the web, and many of us, depending upon the content and target audience of our...

nOvaMatic | 02/18/2008 at 12:48 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Nas Explains Himself

Who do you call when you need to clear things up? You call Jamie Foxx, that's who. Nas, Hip-Hop's Truth Teller, called in to Foxxhole Radio to discuss what happened on Grammy's red carpet and offer some insight into his...

nOvaMatic | 02/18/2008 at 12:16 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

We Hear

PETA Calls Aretha a 'Court Jester' for Wearing Her Enemies

Looks like PETA finally got around to realizing Aretha Franklin loves wearing her some furs. (Seriously, do these people have a Kill Bill deathlist?) They recently sent THE QUEEN a not-so private letter that goes like this: Music lovers may...

nOvaMatic | 02/18/2008 at 11:20 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Hot Just Like An Oven

Yo, New Yorkers, be sure to catch Lizz Fields, Eric Roberson and Heavy in concert this Thursday for free. [Clutch]Get to know Russell Taylor. [NSM]Mariah Carey looks to be up to her old tricks on her new video shoot....

Butta | 02/18/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Looking Back

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

Our Kanye-centric Grammy review.Why didn't you watch Grammy? Our latest SOUL-POLL. Has Prince Paul taken things too far?Some slow and sexy V-Day mixtapes.The Anita Baker and Chaka Khan "Angel"-Off!Kanye's "Flashing Lights" clip leaves us wanting more.Matthew Knowles gets sassy with...

nOvaMatic | 02/16/2008 at 3:57 PM | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Kutiman, Ace Boogie, And PackFM

It's been a pretty slow week for noteworthy new videos (and I damn sure ain't posting Ashanti's latest on here), but I managed to find three hot ones for your viewing pleasure. First out of the gate is Kutiman bringing...

Butta | 02/15/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Hip-Hop at War, We Hear

'Be Healthy' at the Dead Prez Riot!

Revolutionary vegetarians dead prez incited a riot in Washington State at Evergreen College when they broke into their rousing "F*ck the Police". According to KIRO 7 (who referred to the act in this article as "Dead Presidents"), a fight broke...

nOvaMatic | 02/15/2008 at 3:02 PM | Permalink

Soul-Poll

There's Still Time to Vote!

Our latest Soul-Poll closes next Tuesday. surveys - Take Our Poll...

nOvaMatic | 02/15/2008 at 2:12 PM | Permalink

The Interwebs

Badu Wants You

Times sure have changed. Used to be that street teams would actually go out in the street to promote an artist. Now the street is the internet and street teams aren't beating the pavement but tapping away on their...

Butta | 02/15/2008 at 1:25 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Love No Limit

People are actually buying Michael Jackson's Thriller 25. I don't know why either. [TGJ]Absolut is sponsoring Kanye West's tour. This explains alot, because somebody was clearly drunk when they booked Rihanna as the opening act. [BB]John Legend is prepping...

Butta | 02/15/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

SoulTube

Live-Blogging the 39th NAACP Image Awards

Welcome one and all to the 39th NAACP Image Awards live-blog. It's been a while since our last live-blog so sit back and enjoy. And here's to my cable not going out this time around. 8:00 Who is this little...

Butta | 02/14/2008 at 10:00 PM | Comments (27) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Jermaine Dupri & Pete Rock Remix Monica

Remember the sweet, young, sassy Monica that wasn't singing about "Sideline Hoes"? Good times. Since I use this space to invoke the '90s as often as possible, it'd be irresponsible of me not to dig in the crates for some...

nOvaMatic | 02/14/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Events

To Live-Blog or Not to Live-Blog: The NAACP Image Awards

After a totally out of line tongue-lashing by our friend DJ Stylus for not live-blogging The Grammys, it's looking like Head Butta in Charge is going to make up for it by giving you the play-by-play of tonight's NAACP Image...

nOvaMatic | 02/14/2008 at 3:45 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Jean Grae Wants To Answer Your Burning Love Questions

As if working on her long-awaited Jeanius LP isn't enough to keep Jean Grae busy, word has it that she will be answering your burning questions related to all matters of the heart in promotion of her "Love Thirst"...

ill Mami | 02/14/2008 at 3:30 PM | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Wrap The Fanatix 'In Your Arms'

Soulful house fans rejoice! Prepare to shake the winter blues off with this new cut from the Fanatix. The UK duo is made up of DJ Aaron Ross and Neil Pierce, two of the baddest turntablists to put a needle...

Butta | 02/14/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Consequence & John Legend 'Feel This Way'

Just in time for Valentine's Day comes Consequence's "Feel This Way," a make-up-to-break-up ditty featuring the always easy-on-the-ears, John Legend. Following Kanye's lead with his video "Flashing Lights" featuring a lingerie-clad, homicidal femme fatale that debuted yesterday, it seems as...

ill Mami | 02/14/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Do You, Danger Mouse, Take Cee-Lo To Be Your Wife?

New photos of the dynamic duo Gnarls Barkley have hit the net and they are a riot. No stranger to playing dress up, these two have been seen as everything from Clark Kent and Superman to the Cowardly Lion and...

Butta | 02/14/2008 at 12:55 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

We Hear

Matthew Knowles is Trying to Get Smurfed

When it comes to that little soundbyte Aretha Franklin gave regarding Beyonce introducing Tina Turner as "The Queen" at the Grammys, I largely stayed out of it. Mainly because Aretha Franklin looks like she likes to throw shoes and I'm...

nOvaMatic | 02/14/2008 at 11:45 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

SoulTube

Jill Scott Hangs Out With the Devil

Do you care What Perez Sez About Divas? The crass blogging phenom that fancies himself a tastemaker (as of last year) now has a series of specials on VH-1, God bless him. The special airing 2/19 is all about the...

nOvaMatic | 02/14/2008 at 11:02 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Sample True Love

Missy Elliott wants her fans to name her next CD. For kicks and giggles leave your suggestions in the comments. [HHG]New Whitney Houston this November! We'll believe it when we see it. [HHC]Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is singing hooks...

Butta | 02/14/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

VIDEO: Kanye West 'Flashing Lights'

After all the anticipation, wait and remixes comes the official Spike Jonze-directed "Flashing Lights" clip. For anyone that was expecting retro-futuristic, Hype Williams technicolor with a Dwele cameo, you are S.O.L. But if you wanted some tall, healthy dame engaging...

nOvaMatic | 02/13/2008 at 2:26 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Soul Fashioned

Now You Can Look Like Someone That Picks His Nose On Camera And Doesn't Vote!

Lupe Fiasco, with the help of Dr. Romanelli, is releasing his line of paink, reversible jackets inspired by The Cool. Word! I told myself a little while ago that I was going to leave Lulu alone, but then I saw...

nOvaMatic | 02/13/2008 at 2:04 PM | Permalink

Art & Soul

Erykah Badu's Nigeria Poster

Erykah Badu has been kicking it hard in warmer climes, such as Israel where she recently performed in Tel Aviv in promotion of her forthcoming album New AmErykah. This Sunday's concert in Lagos, Nigeria will likely be just as stirring...

ill Mami | 02/13/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Whose 'Angel' Has Wings? Anita Baker's Or Chaka Khan's?

As you know by now, SoulBounce is working on its list of the Top 100 Soul/R&B songs, which promises to be a classic. It got me to thinking, though, what would happen if the editors had to choose between...

Harlem | 02/13/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (22) | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup

A Little Romance For You and Your Valentine

Here's an idea. Let's say you had absolutely nothing planned for your ladylove or your main man because you just realized that Thursday is Valentine's Day. So perhaps you buy a bouquet, toss a roast in the oven and chill...

nOvaMatic | 02/13/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Soul Cynic

Oh Really, Maxwell?

Last night I was up doing something close to nothing and dipped onto MySpace for a few minutes that turned into an hour. Right before I logged off, lo and behold what did I see but a new status message...

Butta | 02/13/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Loving H.E.R.

So is Jill Scott sippin' on her drummer's "Crown Royal"? [JS]Taxes schmaxes. Free Ronald Isley! [BB]Mariah Carey's new album is pure genius. [MTV]See what Grammy-winner Siedah Garrett did on the big day. [ST]Aretha Franklin has beef with Beyoncé because...

Butta | 02/13/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Prince Paul's 'Bring A White Girl' Party

When I initially saw the flyer on the right, I wasn't sure how to feel. I mean, I know Prince Paul's sense of humor runs on the more sarcastic side of things, and there are several examples of De...

ill Mami | 02/12/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: Vol. 12

Hey gang! Welcome back to Name The Beat. Yes, this is the twelfth edition. Wow. Newcomer onto NTB, boogabear, correctly guessed last week's sample which was Cannonball Adderley's "The Steam Drill" sampled by A Tribe Called Quest for their classic song...

ill Mami | 02/12/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Soul-Poll

SOUL-POLL: Lowest-Rated Grammys Ever?

According to Variety, this year's Grammy telecast averaged only 17.5 million viewers, although CBS won the night in ratings. This would be the third lowest ratings average for the ceremony, only beating out 1995 (17.3m) and 2006 (17m). Out of...

nOvaMatic | 02/12/2008 at 3:10 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

We Hear

Lenny Kravitz Hospitalized

Lord take me now! Lenny Kravitz was rushed to the hospital with severe bronchitis stemming from the flu. According to a spokesperson "Due to extreme dehydration and fatigue, doctors were unable to control it with outpatient treatment and advised the...

nOvaMatic | 02/12/2008 at 1:44 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins 'Shine On'

< Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins, known collectively as G&D, have been making their own unique brand of hip hop, funk, and jazz for awhile now, and have The Message Uni Versa, their trippy, soul-laden album released last year, and...

ill Mami | 02/12/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

BlogBeat

Eric Roberson Waxes Poetic

Yesterday Eric Roberson posted a poem on his blog that sums up what many of us think about the music industry as we know it. He let his pen just cry away and crafted a brilliant piece entitled "If...

Butta | 02/12/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

UK Bounce

Amy Winehouse Is So Hood

Amy Winehouse's performance on the Grammy Awards 50th anniversary show has been the talk of the town, and after being on GrAmy Watch here at SoulBounce, we definitely got caught up in the hype and sat through that dreadful...

Butta | 02/12/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Releases

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

Releases

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Welcome To The Jungle

Natalie Cole isn't feeling the message that Amy Winehouse is sending to the youth. [People]Janet Jackson's lips are sealed about brother Michael. Now if we could only get her to do the same about her sex life. [SP]Amy Winehouse's...

Butta | 02/12/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Honey' Gets Animated in 'New AmErykah' Ad

Rounding out our broadcasting day is this delicious ad for Erykah Badu's New AmErykah. Utilizing the same form as the "Honey" cover, this animated ad has us following Badu's bumblebees through a field of woofers at dawn only to land...

nOvaMatic | 02/11/2008 at 7:09 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Soul Fashioned

Aretha Franklin Commits A Diva Don't

Aretha. Aretha. Aretha. This first rule in the Diva Handbook is to never let the people see you in the same thing twice. But Aretha Franklin clearly said bump all that when she decided to wear this dress on stage...

Butta | 02/11/2008 at 6:15 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Media Watch, Video SoulBounce

Mary J. Blige In Another Chevy Ad

If you watched the Grammy Awards last night and didn't go to the bathroom during the commercial breaks (you coulda handled your business during the majority of the performances), then you may have caught this new Chevy commercial featuring...

Butta | 02/11/2008 at 5:25 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Media Watch, Soul Cynic

Lupe and Jill are Grammy Winners, but You'd Never Know It

As expected, many of the "urban" (read: black) awards weren't televised on last night's Grammy ceremony, purportedly to focus on performances in honor of Grammy's 50th anniversary. Yeah ok. We probably could've done without Rihanna spoiling The Time's "Jungle Love"...

nOvaMatic | 02/11/2008 at 4:35 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Crowd Participation

Reconciling Our Grammy Picks and Predictions

Last year, the SoulBounce editors offered our thoughts on who we wanted to win and who would win in Grammy categories relevant to this site. Now that the statues have been awarded, we're measuring how our favorites matched up with...

Soul Bounce | 02/11/2008 at 4:09 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Rap Snacks, Video SoulBounce

What to Expect When 'Nigger' Hits the Shelves

Realistically, Nas and Nas fans have a small reprieve when the Nigger album is released next month. If Target doesn't want to carry it and we don't want to suffer the beatdown embarrassment of asking for it by name, we...

nOvaMatic | 02/11/2008 at 2:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Rap Snacks, Sh*t or Shinola?, Video SoulBounce

Kanye West Owned the Grammys, If You Don't Include That Whole Herbie Hancock Thing

At the Grammys last night, Kanye West was one man against evil forces that included the ceremony's producers, Vince Gill and Herbie Hancock, proving that there is no leniency for the mourning. To his credit, Kanye was responsible for one...

nOvaMatic | 02/11/2008 at 2:15 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Soul Fashioned

Stay Classy, Nas!

Not sure if anyone out there knows this, but, the Grammys were last night! A pretty underwhelming event propping up everyone we got sick of last year, minus one or two highlights. Brief op-eds forthcoming. But before we get into...

nOvaMatic | 02/11/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Events, I Was There

I Was There: Brand New Heavies, Eric Roberson, Vikter Duplaix & Caron Wheeler

Just as Mardi Gras is eagerly anticipated by natives and foreigners alike in New Orleans every year, so is the weekend of the Grammys in Los Angeles. This was actually my first time celebrating during this star-studded weekend (ooh...was...

ill Mami | 02/11/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Make It Happen

Miss the Grammy Awards? Well here's the winners list. [Grammy] It's Timbaland's party and he'll act a fool if he wants to. [BB]Get ready to see a lot more Lupe Fiasco. [CRS]Cheri Dennis has a long-winded publicist. [BBB]Common confirms...

Butta | 02/11/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Looking Back

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

Compare and contrast: The classic covers used in Badu's "Honey" clip.Lauryn Hill's family expands.Chrisette makes beautiful music on Girlfriends.Janet and Badu Work! Turn to the left and Work! Now turn to the right!A REALLY BIG announcement!Talib Kweli and Res do...

nOvaMatic | 02/09/2008 at 8:26 AM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Housewine Makes Her Way Onto The Grammys

Just when we thought that it'd be another boring Grammy Awards telecast, Amy Winehouse swoops in to save the day. Yes, despite the U.S. Embassy putting the smack down on her Visa request, you can't keep a strong crackhead...

Butta | 02/08/2008 at 5:10 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Videos From Ghostface Killah, Soul P And Kid Static

Today on the new video roundup it's all about hip-hop. First in rotation is Ghostface Killah attending a Big Doe Rehab meeting then getting his party on with Kid Capri. Holding down that second slot is Soul P reppin' for...

Butta | 02/08/2008 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Gnarls Barkley's 'Run' Sounds A Little 'Crazy'

Upon first listening to "Run," Gnarls Barkley's first single from their upcoming April release The Odd Couple, some of the lyrics definitely seemed...um...interesting, and I made mention of it back when the track first premiered on SoulBounce. Now that I...

ill Mami | 02/08/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

The Age of Soulquarius

The Soul of J Dilla

This entry is first in my series of personal tributes to the Soulquarians, the dopest group of MCs, singers, and musicians to ever rock a mic, turn a knob or hit a drum. They all cross-pollinated each other's projects...

nOvaMatic | 02/08/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Blu Bubbles

This has seriously got to be the funniest thing that I have seen all week. I peeped this fake album cover of Blu & Exile's Below the Heavens on Blu's MySpace page and had to do a triple take....

Butta | 02/08/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Tender Kisses Gone Away

Ledisi contemplated giving up on the music biz before she got her deal. Thank you, Verve Records! [CNN]Martin Scorsese is getting ready to shoot a Bob Marley documentary. Well, wow. [Yahoo] Aretha Franklin is trying to slim down. [C&D]Remember...

Butta | 02/08/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Primo Remixes Janet Twice

Since posting the Premier remix of "Just" I was reminded that I had some Janet Jackson remixes by him sitting deep in the crates. Although we're used to hearing her remixes by usual suspects like Jermaine Dupri and Timbaland, her...

nOvaMatic | 02/07/2008 at 4:40 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Happy Born Day J Dilla!

Today would have been James Dewitt Yancey's, aka J Dilla's, 34th birthday. In other news, the world was also celebrating the birthday of one of the greatest contributors to music in the last 40 years yesterday: Bob Marley. Gone but...

ill Mami | 02/07/2008 at 4:10 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

No Wino At Grammy Awards

Much to everyone's chagrin, Amy Winehouse will not be attending this Sunday's Grammy Awards. The embattled soul singer was just denied a visa by the American Embassy in London. We were holding out hope that the powers that be...

Butta | 02/07/2008 at 3:45 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Events, I Was There, Soul On Stage, We Hear

When An Actor's Fed Up

Have you ever thought about what would happen if black actors got fed up with rappers taking all their screen roles? Ever think about what would happen if, feeling helpless and more importantly, out of work, those actors decided...

Harlem | 02/07/2008 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

Events

Mary J. Blige And Jay-Z Tour Dates Announced

After last week's rumblings about a collabo album, Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z are adding fuel to the fire with the announcement of their co-headlining tour kicking off in March. The "Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z: Heart of the...

Butta | 02/07/2008 at 2:30 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Industry & Culture

Are Flash Drive Albums The Wave of The Future?

After Erykah Badu's announcement that her soon-to-be-released New AmErykah is only the first of three albums she'll be releasing this year with the other two, Return of The Ankh and New AmErykah II, being released via USB flash drive,...

ill Mami | 02/07/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin

Idle Warship Lets You Read Their 'Industry Diary'

Idle Warship, the aforementioned collaboration between your-favorite-rapper's favorite rapper Talib Kweli and punk-soul grrrl Res, have decided to redo Alicia Keys' slow jam "Diary." "Industry Diary," which features both Talib and Res rhyming, details the trials and tribulations of...

ill Mami | 02/07/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Reviews

Jill Scott Thrills In 'Live In Paris+'

"There is a difference between entertainers and artists."Jill Scott, Live In Paris+Jill Scott's "The Real Thing" tour kicked off Tuesday night in Seattle, and it is currently making its way across the country well into '08. In the unfortunate...

Butta | 02/07/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Janet Talks 'Discipline' at Exclusive Listening Session in Manhattan

Friend of SoulBounce, WW4P, hit up a listening session for Janet Jackson's Discipline last night in Midtown. A clear departure from 2006's 20YO, she says this album is classic Janet with a modern twist. It's refreshing to hear her say...

nOvaMatic | 02/07/2008 at 10:52 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: No Cheating In The Kissing Game

Kanye West is taking another step toward world domination--or at least the internet. [SH]Alicia Keys can't stay out of that number one spot. [Variety]Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch has launched a film company. [HHDX]Amy Winehouse was questioned by the...

Butta | 02/07/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Media Watch

Erykah Badu's Droppin' Science in New Complex Magazine

Seeing as the writer's strike has immobilized one of most favorite activities, television-watching, I have been relying on ever-increasing magazine collection as I subscribe to more and more periodicals. I mean, who knew that the home decorating journal Blueprint had a fashion...

ill Mami | 02/06/2008 at 5:27 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Whose 'People' Are You Feeling? Angie Stone's or Raheem DeVaughn's?

For some reason I can't keep Angie Stone out of the Battle of the Beats. She's gone toe-to-toe against Aaliyah and Jill Scott, but this time I'm switching it up and putting the first lady of Stax Records up...

Butta | 02/06/2008 at 3:05 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Top 100 Soul/R&B Songs

SOULBOUNCE IS COUNTING DOWN OUR TOP 100 SOUL AND R&B SONGS!

It's coming very soon. Some of you have already heard whispers about it. Love suggested it. SoulBounce Editors and Bouncers came together for a top secret roundtable and came up with our favorite Soul/R&B songs of all time. It was...

nOvaMatic | 02/06/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We 'Love, Love, Love' Lenny

The hot sexiness on a platter that is Lenny Kravitz has released a new video for "Love, Love, Love," the second single from his newly-released CD It's Time For a Love Revolution. The video is a simple yet colorful...

Butta | 02/06/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS: J*Davey, J Dilla & Anthony David

Sa-Ra Creative and J*Davey will be at the The Palmer Room in LA on Valentine's Day, presented by Eklectic Events. General admission is $30 and VIP is $80. Get your tickets now at ticketweb.com.Check out more events and our agenda...

nOvaMatic | 02/06/2008 at 11:45 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Media Watch, Soul Fashioned

Erykah Badu & Janet Jackson: Posed, Pretty and Polished

Erykah Badu and Janet Jackson, who both have albums dropping the 26th of this month, are currently featured in Giant and Parade, respectively. In a preview of her first interview with Giant, Badu offers some insight into her romances with...

nOvaMatic | 02/06/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Shimmy Shimmy Cocoa Pop

The King of Rocks and Blunts, Bobby Brown, is recording a country album. Damn you, Gone Country! [SONYC]Nas' Nigger won't be coming out during Black History Month after all. Pity. [RTNY]Tank is having a pre-Grammy party in celebration of...

Butta | 02/06/2008 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

Name That Beat

Name That Beat: More Fun Than That Work You're Avoiding

Welcome back crate diggers and crate digger wannabes. I really have to say that you guys rock, and I'm loving that you guys have been checking back week after week. Props go out to Belve and DJ Stylus (again...LOL) for correctly guessing...

ill Mami | 02/05/2008 at 5:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Chrisette Michele Got Game On 'Girlfriends'

Chrisette Michele may or may not get some face time on the Grammy Award telecast this Sunday night, but in the event that we don't get to see her accepting a well-deserved award on the show, don't despair because she'll...

Butta | 02/05/2008 at 2:55 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

We Hear

Lauryn Hill Gives Birth To Fifth Child?

I don't know whether to file this one in the W or L column, but word is that Lauryn Hill has given birth to yet another child with Rohan Marley. If you're keeping track, this alleged baby is number...

Butta | 02/05/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul, Pause For A Cause

Casamena Refixes 'Yes We Can'

Just yesterday we featured the new video for "Yes We Can," a mash-up of a Barack Obama speech with vocals provided by a host of performers. I have to admit, the song didn't really move me upon first listen....

Butta | 02/05/2008 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Trust Us: Clutchy Hopkins

It has been a little over a year since the internet had been beseiged with questions about one person's identity. Clutchy Hopkins, a multi-instrumentalist whose music was supposedly discovered accidentally at a swap meet in the Mojave Desert, is a...

ill Mami | 02/05/2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Releases

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Pucker Up For Total

Amy Winehouse got a day pass from rehab and went to go beg for a U.S. Visa to come to the Grammy Awards this weekend. [People]Autopsy reports have confirmed that Pimp C died of an accidental overdose of cough...

Butta | 02/05/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Pause For A Cause, Video SoulBounce

'Yes We Can' Vote Tomorrow

Tomorrow is Super Tuesday folks, so please remember to vote in the Democratic primaries. In the meantime, some of SoulBounce's previously featured artists, like John Legend, Common, Esthero, Will.I.Am and others, have gone all "We Are The World" and made a video featuring...

ill Mami | 02/04/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

SoulTube

Mos Def Narrates 'Prince Among Slaves,' Premiering Tonight on PBS

Get your DVR's ready, people. As part of their Black History Month programming, tonight PBS will premiere the epic documentary Prince Among Slaves, narrated by Mos Def. Prince Among Slaves tells the harrowing true story of Abdul Rahman Ibrahima...

Butta | 02/04/2008 at 3:25 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Conya Doss Wants To Do 'Something 2Nite'

If Eric Roberson is the King of Independent Soul Music, then Conya Doss has got to be in line for the Queendom. This gorgeous Ohio-born, bred and based singer is readying the release of her fourth album this spring,...

Butta | 02/04/2008 at 1:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Honey' Video: The Original Album Covers

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/music/Classic_Album_Covers_for_Erykah_Badu_s_Honey_A_Comparison'; Whether you love or hate the song, you can't deny that the video for Erykah Badu's "Honey" is one of the most original to come out in a minute. Just for kicks I decided to track...

Butta | 02/04/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (43) | Permalink

Reviews, SoulTube

Salt-N-Pepa's Hair, Er, Here (Again)!

If you're a Salt-N-Pepa fan like I am, you had to wonder what in the "spinderella" VH1 did to The Salt-N-Pepa Show, which went on an abrupt "hiatus" this past December after only seven episodes. (Meanwhile, we've seen Scott...

Harlem | 02/04/2008 at 12:05 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Mark Ronson 'Just (DJ Premier Remix)'

Still pondering the freshness of this remix, but it's certain to draw the ire of RadioHeads once again. Alex Greenwald's "Just" produced by Mark Ronson first appeared on Exit Music: Songs With Radioheads (also featuring Bilal, Meshell Ndegeocello and Eric...

nOvaMatic | 02/04/2008 at 11:15 AM | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Look At The Sky, It's The Color Of Love

Go New York Giants! Maxwell and Eric Roberson's favorite football team won the Super Bowl. [MSNBC]Alicia Keys has been added to the already crowded list of Grammy Award performers. [M&C]How many Christina Aguilera runs can you fit into four...

Butta | 02/04/2008 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Looking Back

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

Erykah Badu premieres "Honey" clip; Internet bursts wide open.Check our interview with Franklin Bridge.Qtrax ends before it starts.Pharrell reminds us how poor we are.Gnarls Barkley is coming. Run!Travel back to the 80's with Chico DeBarge and his midriff.Janelle Monae aligns...

nOvaMatic | 02/02/2008 at 11:17 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink