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Video SoulBounce

Sy Smith Shows Us The Way To Honor A Legend

Count the soulful Sy Smith among the many artists directly affected by Michael Jackson's sudden departure. Everyone has their own way to deal. Some get creative with it. Others just need to talk it out. During a performance over the...

Harlem | 06/30/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

The Interwebs

Phonte On MJ: 'Don't Let Them Talk About Our Brother'

Ever since I read Phonte's tweet that he was in the "process of writing a piece on the defense of Michael Jackson's legacy," I have been waiting with baited breath to read his opinions on the matter. Truth be told,...

ill Mami | 06/30/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Raphael Saadiq's Tribute Takes Us 'Back' In Time

Yet another video tribute to the King of Pop hit our inboxes today, this one from Raphael Saadiq, who is currently touring overseas in support of his recent album The Way I See It. While at the Blue Note in...

Harlem | 06/30/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Stevie Wonder's Heartfelt 'Goodbye'

Saying goodbye hurts. Sometimes it's unbearable. Imagine that you're Stevie Wonder, and you find out that Michael Jackson, one of your contemporaries, fellow child prodigy and lifelong friend, was taken suddenly. You have no time to grieve since you're out...

Harlem | 06/30/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

He Didn't Have To Change At All

Back in 1974, a special aired on ABC entitled Free To Be... You And Me, based on a children's songbook that encouraged individuality and achievement, regardless of background or gender. Diana Ross sang "When We Grow Up" for the recording,...

nOvaMatic | 06/30/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Donut Of The Heart

At the risk of sounding patronizing, there are still some people that didn't know "All I Do Is Think Of You" was originally recorded by The Jackson 5. Many in my age group are familiar with Troop's cover, and by...

nOvaMatic | 06/30/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Gonna Find You And Make You Want Me

Mariah is a little obsessed with Eminem being obsessed with her. [CL] Pepa and Chilli are looking for love in all the wrong places, and by that we mean VH1. [EUR] Check out some brilliant Michael Jackson covers. [AAD]...

nOvaMatic | 06/30/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Dancing Inmates Think The 'World' Of Michael Jackson

We're all no doubt still reeling from last night's BET Awards. Notsomuch because of the usual madness that took place, but because the network sold us a false bill of goods, promising a massive Michael Jackson tribute. They went on...

Harlem | 06/29/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Listicle

The Top 10 Reasons Why The BET Awards Made Me Want To Vomit

I know I am very hard on REGGINS (If you don't know what a Reggin is, spell if backwards), but there is a war going on outside between intelligent, educated, driven Black Americans. BET is a Reggin's greatest weapon in...

Tazz | 06/29/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (85) | Permalink

Letter From the Editor

With Respect to Our Readers, A Preemptive Apology

Not for nothing, but this is an extremely heavy time to be a music blogger, particularly one whose entire output is largely dedicated to R&B/Soul. We understand that the impact of Michael Jackson's death has resulted in an ad nauseum...

nOvaMatic | 06/29/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (20) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Now That Michael's Gone, Will The Music Save Itself?

After my mind was able to wrap itself around the very notion that a piece of my life and soul was gone and wasn't returning, after the gobs of tears stopped momentarily falling from my eyes, and after I visited...

ill Mami | 06/29/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Dwele's Lovely Michael Jackson Tribute

As the tragic news of Michael Jackson's passing became the new reality for us all, tributes began flooding the internet. Amidst the heartfelt outpouring, Dwele quietly submitted a short video to his YouTube account wherein he uses a loop machine...

Ro | 06/29/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: The East Is The Scene

Observe several of The 2009 BET Awards' fashion faux pas. [TD]In case you missed it: the best and worst moments of The BET Awards. [RU]Raphael Saadiq paid homage to Michael Jackson while performing in Tokyo the day of Michael's...

ill Mami | 06/29/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

SoulTube

Live-Blogging The 2009 BET Awards!

BET is in an usual situation for this year's awards show. They cannot just resort to their usual three hours of tomfoolery just because they can. Nope. Not this year. The biggest, most influential entertainer of our time, Michael Jackson,...

Blue | 06/28/2009 at 7:45 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Never Can Say Goodbye

June 25, 2009. It should have been a normal day much like any other Thursday. Only it wasn't. It was the day when we lost one of the most iconic figures in music history. It was the day the fairy...

Butta | 06/26/2009 at 8:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Gone Too Soon.

I was not even trying to hear anything that remotely sounded like "Michael Jackson died" last night. Those words don't belong in the same sentence together. They do not compute. My thoughts are completely scattered. Some of which I was...

nOvaMatic | 06/26/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

I Can't Help It

I want to cry, but I won't. I want to absorb all that's being said about Michael Joseph Jackson, scour the internet for every bit of information possible. But I'm not. Hell, I want to pour out a little Pepsi...

Harlem | 06/26/2009 at 1:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

We Love You, Michael. Always.

Sunny days may chase the clouds away, but in my life experience, sunny days have often been the clandestine omens of devastating news. September 11, 2001 was a beautiful, warm day in New York City, and the sky was...

ill Mami | 06/26/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: The Thriller Is Gone

Superstar: The Incredible Life of Michael Jackson 1958-2009 [PL]Michael Jackson: A Life In Pictures [JZ]When MTV was Michael TV [TM]Michael Jackson: King of Style [LAT]...

Ro | 06/26/2009 at 10:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

Michael Jackson Dies At 50 [Billboard]Michael Jackson [Official][Wiki]...

huny | 06/25/2009 at 7:00 PM | Comments (16) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Sesame Street Taught The ABCs Of Music Appreciation On 'In Harmony'

If faced with the unimaginable option of choosing between losing my sense of hearing or sight, I would without hesitation choose lose my eyesight. I bring up this morbid observation because, as an audiophile, there have been times in...

ill Mami | 06/25/2009 at 2:25 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

How The Roots 'Got Over' On Jimmy Fallon

Last night The Roots debuted "How I Got Over," the title track from their next album, on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and words cannot express how infreakingcredible their performance was. Just when you think that Hip Hop and music...

Butta | 06/25/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Raphael Saadiq Takes Us to the 'Big Easy'

This is a live performance given by Raphael Saadiq that's featured on Live From The Artist's Den, a DVD that will be released on July 21st. It's of him singing "Big Easy" off of last year's fantastic The Way I...

Ro | 06/25/2009 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

First Spin

Ledisi Is 'Goin' Thru Changes'

By now you should already know that Ledisi's new album, Turn Me Loose, is hitting stores on August 18th. Anticipation is at a fever pitch since hearing some snippets from the upcoming collection, and now we get to hear the...

Butta | 06/25/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: What You Wanna Do With Me?

Rapper Hurricane Chris performed for the Louisiana House of Representatives. Yes, you read that right. [LN] Photographer Jonathan Mannion speaks about some of his famous hip hop subjects. [RR] Dont' worry. Tickets for Michael Jackson's London shows are still available!...

Harlem | 06/25/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

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

Video SoulBounce

Reflection Eternal Is Finally 'Back Again'

Talib Kweli has been quietly dropping tracks like Hansel and Gretel dropped breadcrumbs for quite some time now whether with Res in Idle Warship or with DJ Hi-Tek as Reflection Eternal. "Back Again," an official single from their fall release Revolutions...

ill Mami | 06/24/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore & DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To The Soul Sista Serenade!

For our 50th giveaway we have something very special in store for our Bouncers in the DMV area. We're giving away two pairs of tickets to attend the Soul Sista Serenade featuring Maya Azucena, Conya Doss, Sy Smith and YahZarah...

Butta | 06/24/2009 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Interviews

Conya Doss: A Balancing Class Act

This weekend faithful fans of Conya Doss in the DC area will be able to see her alongside Sy Smith, Maya Azucena and YahZarah at the Soul Sista Serenade concerts coming to Rams Head On Stage and the Birchmere. It...

Mahoganie | 06/24/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Honeydosugachocolate Dumplin'

After quietly breaking up with her fiancee, Jill Scott is now a single mother. [ESSENCE]Tune in to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to hear The Roots debut their new single tonight. [BB]Why are people mad at Ne-Yo for telling...

Butta | 06/24/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

Chester Gregory Mixes It Up On 'Breakbeat Karaoke'

With Summer officially dropping it like it's hot, you probably need some new tunes for the whip or to throw on at the cookout on any given weekend. In that case, I invite you to check out Chester Gregory's...

Butta | 06/23/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Joy Jones

The story isn't a new one: Young soul sista decides to leave the US behind for the artistic freedom to be found in the UK and links up with other creative types to create beautiful music together. It's happened to...

Butta | 06/23/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

First Spin

Take A Ride In Monica's 'Taxi'

Monica is continuing to impress with her recent material. A few months ago the track "One In A Lifetime" leaked and folks were feeling it as it signaled a return to the Monica of old, free of trends and...

Butta | 06/23/2009 at 1:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Peter Hadar, Black Spade & W. Ellington Felton In Concert!

This is your lucky week, DC Bouncers! We have a second giveaway on deck to enjoy a night of Hip Hop Soul from Peter Hadar, Black Spade and W. Ellington Felton. The amazing lineup is scheduled to perform Thursday, June...

Butta | 06/23/2009 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

New Whitney Promo Video Promises What We Thought Was Unpromiseable

Yeah, we know "unpromiseable" isn't a word, but that's beside the point. When we first saw the press rumblings heralding the return of Whitney Houston we thought back to all the times we were told she's definitely, surely coming out...

nOvaMatic | 06/23/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Lead Me On Girl If You Must

Maxwell sits down for a chat with the Seattle Times, but he really isn't saying anything us fiends don't already know so this link might be a waste. [ST]Letoya Luckett is cast opposite Ashton Kutcher in Five Killers. [WTF]Rappers will...

nOvaMatic | 06/23/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

'Motown @ 50' Presents Fifty Videos About the Legendary Label

Since it's the 50th Anniversary of the formation of Motown Records, the Detroit Free Press took it upon themselves to unearth and document some stories from the label's history. Fifty of them, to be precise. From ruminations on the difficult...

Ro | 06/22/2009 at 4:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Fertile Ground In Concert!

Calling all DC Bouncers! If you're a fan of Fertile Ground--and how could you not be?--then this latest giveaway is right up your alley. Fertile Ground will be performing this Thursday night at the 9:30 Club, and we got the...

Butta | 06/22/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin

Joe Misses His 'Baby'

Less than a year after the release of his last album, Joe Thomas, New Man, Joe Thomas is back to being regular old "Joe" and returns with more music for his legion of fans. His new disc, Signature, is...

Butta | 06/22/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin

K'Jon Finds Bliss While 'On The Ocean'

Could it be considered a risky move to be a relative newcomer and have your debut single not be about--gasp!--love, but the ocean? Why, yes, it could. If you're Detroit's K'Jon, clearly this wouldn't faze you one bit. If...

ill Mami | 06/22/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (17) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You're The Highest Of The High

Keyshia Cole killed it during a performance in Los Angeles recently and was made to perform a song--twice--by a tardy Diddy. [LAT] Want to hear the demo version of "Careless Whisper" by George Michael from 1981? Us, too. [ZS]Want to...

ill Mami | 06/22/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Media Watch

Maxwell Covers 'Billboard'

Gasp. Swoon. Rinse. Repeat. Maxwell, in all of his glorious glory, covers the June 27th edition of Billboard magazine as his long-awaited return BLACKsummers'night hits stores in a couple weeks. Between the action shot of Max channeling Smokey, Sam,...

Butta | 06/19/2009 at 5:30 PM | Comments (38) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'Unsung' Gives Shalamar A 'Second Time Around'

In a sea of faux celebrities on mindless reality shows (take your pick) and other assorted ridiculousness (i.e., most anything that comes of judge Lil C's mouth on So You Think You Can Dance), TV One's Unsung is the hottest...

Butta | 06/19/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Diggin' in the Crates

Looking Back On The Original Bad Girls

It goes without saying that my favorite girl group of all time is Total, and after stanning for them for a solid 14 years, I cannot begin to tell you why. That isn't to say they weren't dope, but if...

nOvaMatic | 06/19/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (26) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

Celebrate The Possibility Of An Emmy For Jill Scott

The affable, gorgeous and multi-talented Jill Scott is gearing up for Emmy season by, well, not giving the possibility of an nomination for her work as the protagonist in No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Precious. After getting her high hopes...

Ro | 06/19/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, First Spin, Free Music, Hot Like Ayah

Hot Like Ayah: Introducing Richie Hennessy

I'm very passionate about certain things and one of those things is good music. I promised I would bring to light dope music that you may have not heard yet, so I'd like to introduce you all to an...

Ayah | 06/19/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

'Oh No'! Chico DeBarge Is Back With A Hit

I have long forgiven Chico DeBarge for bringing to the general public these examples of hair "juicyness" and midriff-baring outfits. It was the 1980s after all, and besides, he returned from jail in the '90s with a smash of a...

ill Mami | 06/19/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (25) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Turn My Swag On' Never Sounded So Soulful!

Leave it to Phonte. At a recent Foreign Exchange show in Toronto, he took his already entertaining member introductions to the next level. With the band in full, although relaxed, swing, he offers "With this kinda Neo-Soul shit, you can take...

nOvaMatic | 06/19/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Join A Sorority, Go Step Ya Game Up

Looks like Usher and Tameka have been separated for a long time. [AJC]Are you a member of The Cult of Dilla? [GD]Chrisette Michele and Ne-Yo cite Ella Fitzgerald, Jimi Hendrix and others as their inspirations. [NY1]Now I ain't saying...

Ro | 06/19/2009 at 10:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

The Remake Monster Claims 'Fame' As Next Victim

Fame is the phenomenon that unleashed the powerhouse voice of Irene Cara into the world and had many '80s babies wanting to live forever and learn how to fly and stood as one of the best coming-of-age stories with a...

Ro | 06/18/2009 at 5:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Want Some Audible 'Selections Of Love'?

Remember that feeling you experienced when you heard The Foreign Exchange's Leave It All Behind? A bit of wonderment, excitement, and heightened suspense all at the same time? Sounds a lot like the feeling one gets when love strikes, no?...

ill Mami | 06/18/2009 at 3:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, The Director's Chair, Video SoulBounce

The Director's Chair: Taking Off The Blues With The Foreign Exchange

Back in the mix it's your boy Cherry coming at you with another video breakdown. This time we take a trip to North Carolina and link up with The Foreign Exchange. Their video for "Take Off The Blues" dropped during...

Cherry | 06/18/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Camp Lo Brings The Sexy With Some 'Summer Love'

You know what I'm growing relentlessly tired of? The sound of last year, namely anything involving "synth Pop" or the "Motown sound." I realize I may be in the minority here, but I don't care. What I will never grow...

ill Mami | 06/18/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Get Live Like This

Maxwell has hand-picked Laura Izibor to open for him for a series of dates during his BLACK Summers'night tour. [SR] RichGirl will be opening for Beyonce on the North American leg of the I Am summer tour. [CL] Chris...

Harlem | 06/18/2009 at 10:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, First Spin

Listen To Samples Of Ledisi's 'Turn Me Loose'

Last week we received confirmation that Ledisi's new album, Turn Me Loose, will be arriving this August to make summer even hotter, and now we get to hear some of her future hits. That's the good news. The bad news...

Butta | 06/17/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Julie Dexter & Jaspects In Concert!

DC Bouncers, we got some hotness for you! This weekend you all are in for a treat when Atlanta's own Julie Dexter and Jaspects bring some soul, jazz and funk to our Nation's Capital. And the best part of...

Butta | 06/17/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The 'Sun's Out' For Choklate & Her 'Folks'

With a voice as sweet and rich as the food from which she gets her name, Choklate is one of the premiere indie soul songstresses of today. Her latest album, To Whom It May Concern, is another collection of songs...

Butta | 06/17/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin

'Say' What You Will About Mos Def's Kanye West Cover

There always seems to be one song that stands out as the one song whose sound becomes inescapable during a too brief sojourn. In my case, my return from languishing on sunkissed beaches yielded a love affair with a Mos...

ill Mami | 06/17/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Jazzy Ways, Video SoulBounce

Michelle Obama Keeps It Jazzy At The White House

Forgive me for not sounding as impartial and professional as I usually do, but Michelle Obama rocks so friggin' hard right now. Not to be outdone by bringing Stevie Wonder to The White House to "jam it on the one"...

ill Mami | 06/17/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Breathe In

Could Beyoncé's boring new video have found inspiration from Heidi Montag and Paris Hilton? [BWE]Fela! the musical is headed to Broadway this fall. [VARIETY]Somewhere there's a thug crying over T-Pain and Taylor Swift collaborating on this video. [YT]Kanye West...

ill Mami | 06/17/2009 at 10:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

First Spin

Mariah Carey Has A Message For The 'Obsessed'

Wanna know the best defense against cocky, nihilistic Detroit rappers? Synthesized, vengeful Pop music! That's right, Mariah Carey has a song for that ass! As promised, "Obsessed" has finally been serviced to radio and someone had better watch out. She's a...

nOvaMatic | 06/16/2009 at 7:50 PM | Comments (19) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

SoulBouncers: Win Tickets To See John Legend On Tour This Summer!

Attention, all Bouncers! SoulBounce in association with Creative Artists Agency is proud to present our biggest giveaway yet to see John Legend on his Evolver World Tour as it makes its way across the United States this summer. We're...

Butta | 06/16/2009 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

We Hear

How NOT To Keep The Public Out of Your Business

It was dismaying to learn that Nas and Kelis, two artists we have an affinity for, were getting a divorce, especially with Kelis in the latter part of her pregnancy. We understand her anger and frustration because of the circumstances,...

nOvaMatic | 06/16/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Releases

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

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

Eric Benét Hosts The New Season Of 'Lyric Cafe'

Eric Benét has already conquered music, he's dabbled in acting and now he can add television host to his resume when the fourth season of BETJ's Lyric Cafe hits the air later this year. Eric was in Washington, DC...

Butta | 06/16/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, Hot Like Ayah

Hot Like Ayah: To Sign Or Not To Sign

To sign or not to sign...That is the question. I just got off the phone with DJ Jazzy Jeff, and I can always count on him to leave me pondering something....

Ayah | 06/16/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson, Peter Hadar & Jesse Boykins III In Concert!

NYC Bouncers, this is your lucky week! We have a second giveaway popping off this week for our beloved New Yorkers, and this time it's for tickets to see Eric Roberson, Peter Hadar and Jesse Boykins III this Saturday...

Butta | 06/16/2009 at 12:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Sound Tainted To Me

Parsing the differences between Electrik Red and RichGirl. [CM]Dear mainstream media, Rihanna and Teyanna are not the same person. [BJ]Fantasia is looking fetching in these new Derek Blanks photos. [CL]Why is MC Hammer being asked about Auto-Tune as opposed...

nOvaMatic | 06/16/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

I'm Mad

About That Mary J. Blige / Chris Brown Song

Mary J. Blige is free to record with whomever she pleases. She's free to do songs that are heavy on Auto-Tune and light on originality. She wouldn't be the first musical act to pander to audiences (that would otherwise dismiss...

nOvaMatic | 06/15/2009 at 8:20 PM | Comments (17) | Permalink

Soul On Stage

'The Wiz' Just Might Be The Business

So, that video we saw of Ashanti singing "Home" during her warm-up for this fall's Broadway debut? Yeah, that was like the bland appetizer to what could be one of the best meals you'll ever have. Check out the rest...

Harlem | 06/15/2009 at 4:15 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

Raheem DeVaughn Makes Some 'Noise' With New Mixtape

Raheem DeVaughn fans where ya at? Washington, DC's soul brotha #1 has just released the 19-song strong The Art of Noise mixtape. This collection of music is the prequel to his next disc, The Love & War Masterpeace, which...

Butta | 06/15/2009 at 2:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets to Attend Sol Village This Week!

Hey, hey, hey, NYC Bouncers! It's that time of the month again--Sol Village time at S.O.B.'s! And this month's showcase is going to be ridiculous. Not only is our main man Eric Roberson hosting, but the headliner for this...

Butta | 06/15/2009 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Lalah Hathaway Gets 'Fab' With Eric Roberson

Eric Roberson, aka Erro, rocks. But you already knew that. What cements this is his ability to not only produce great soul music, but to put souls at ease. Never is that more apparent than when he gets fellow artists...

Harlem | 06/15/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Melanie Fiona & Questlove 'Mixtape' Coming Soon

If you're anything like us, then you're probably wondering where in the world Melanie Fiona's debut album The Bridge is. Her first single "Give It To Me Right" (video after the bounce) has been caressing our eardrums for a while...

Butta | 06/15/2009 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We Shall Proceed

Queen Latifah reveals childhood sexual abuse in the July issue of Essence. [EM]Now everybody wants to bite Miss Jack Davey's hair swag. The latest offender? La La Vazquez. [NB]Usher is on the road to being single again. It's been...

Butta | 06/15/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Mary J. Blige Sits Down For A 'One on One'

Not to be confused with "The One." No, this Sunday at 9pm EST, SB fave Mary J. Blige sits down with TV One owner Cathy Hughes for an extended interview as part of the network's "TV One on One" series....

Harlem | 06/12/2009 at 5:15 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Melba Moore: Unbowed & 'Unsung'

Raise your hand if you knew anything about Melba Moore outside of her stints on Broadway and her late '70s hit, "You Stepped Into My Life"? Yeah, me neither. Well, I guess we're all in for an education this Sunday...

Harlem | 06/12/2009 at 4:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

LA Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Zap Mama In Concert!

Our celebration of Black Music Month and live music continues with yet another ticket giveaway for our beloved Bouncers. This time we're returning to the left coast with free tickets to see Zap Mama in Los Angeles next week up...

Butta | 06/12/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

First Spin

Monica Blaire & The ReBeL Yell Reimagine '80s Pop Hits

Although I'm a '70s baby, I was an '80s young lady and that decade moreso than any others defined my musical tastes. I listened to everything back then--from Scritti Politti to The Dazz Band to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton...

Butta | 06/12/2009 at 1:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

Skip The Blockbusters This Summer, See 'Still Bill' Instead

Rarely, if ever, have I watched the trailer for a film and been so thoroughly intrigued, impressed and inspired. If you manage to get through the two minutes and eleven seconds of spliced footage from the forthcoming Bill Withers movie Still Bill...

Ro | 06/12/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

New Ledisi Album To Be Turned 'Loose' This August

How excited are we to find out that Ledisi has a new album coming our way this August? Very! Her stellar Christmas album was just enough to tide us over last year after we wore out 2007's Lost &...

Butta | 06/12/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: When It's Really Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

Rihanna must appear in court to testify against Chris Brown. [SFG] Be ye forewarned: T-Pain and Taylor Swift are collaborating. [EX] Usher and Tameka may or may not be getting a divorce. Maybe. [TMZ] Murder Inc. still exists, but it's...

Ro | 06/12/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Hip-Hop at War

House Puts A Shoe in Charles Hamilton's A$$

As many of you know by now, Charles Hamilton is unable to list J Dilla as Executive Producer of his forthcoming album. You know, the free one from which he would donate proceeds to the non-existent J Dilla Foundation. One...

nOvaMatic | 06/11/2009 at 6:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Battle of the Beats

Whose 'Roses' Smells Better? Outkast's Or Mos Def & Georgia Anne Muldrow's?

Now, at first glance this Battle of the Beats seems unfair. Outkast appears to have a disproportionate advantage, having time and crossover popularity on Mos Def and Georgia Anne Mudrow. How is it possible to put a new song that was...

Ro | 06/11/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

What Can We Expect From The New Mariah Carey Album?

We are so conflicted about Mariah Carey, but one thing we're certain of is that she's simply bursting with amusing blog fodder. The first single from the forthcoming Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel is entitled "Obsessed" and is due to...

nOvaMatic | 06/11/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Dont Miss Boyz II Men On A&E's 'Private Sessions'

Synchronize your DVR's, everyone! This Sunday morning Boyz II Men will be the next guests to appear on A&E's Private Sessions. After almost 20 years, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris are still in the game, recording, touring, and...

Butta | 06/11/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways

SoulBouncers: Win Vanessa Williams' New CD!

Vanessa Williams' new CD, The Real Thing, is a melange of Pop, Soul, Latin and Jazz rhythms with her voice taking center stage on this set of new classics. After years on television she returns to her musical roots...

Butta | 06/11/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, Hot Like Ayah

Hot Like Ayah: The Co-Sign

After observing the world, I have this question: Why do people feel the need to follow (no Twitter puns intended) another's lead?Is it for the sake of world order or is it natural order? It seems like there must...

Ayah | 06/11/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Soul Cynic

To the Artists We Love: Please Don't Use Auto-Tune On Your Next Album

Now that our beloved Mary J. Blige has dropped "The One" which is Auto-Tuned within an inch of its life, we can't help but fear for the rest of our faves. Many of them, we can't imagine selling their souls...

nOvaMatic | 06/11/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (24) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

MC Lyte Takes Us To 'Brooklyn'

Brooklyn, where ya at? It doesn't matter where in the world you go, there's usually somebody from New York there and more often than not they're from Brooklyn. (I'm partial to my birthplace the Boogie Down Bronx, but I digress.)...

Butta | 06/11/2009 at 11:30 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Wanna Love You Down

The Roots, via ?uestlove's Twitter page, announced that How I Got Over will be pushed back to October. [TWITTER] Kanye West chatted it up with the ladies of The View on Wednesday. [KUC] Lauryn Hill, citing health issues, has...

Harlem | 06/11/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will Downing's New Effort Is 'Something Special' For Summer

His voice has always been like a cool summer breeze, so it's more than appropriate that crooner Will Downing, labeled the "Prince of Sophisticated Soul," is back on the scene just in time for the soulstice with a new album...

Harlem | 06/10/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

First Spin

Maxwell's 'Bad Habits'

The BLACKsummers'night era officially descends upon us July 7th, but in the meantime Maxwell has released a second single from the highly-anticipated album. "Bad Habits" is classic Maxwell; a smooth orchestral groove that begins with that signature tender falsetto...

huny | 06/10/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (24) | Permalink

I Was There

Scenes From The 17th Annual Capital Jazz Fest

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

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Did He Rock It On 'Late Night'? Mos Def!

We told you earlier this week that the new Mos Def album, The Ecstatic, was the business. Hopefully you've already gone out and copped it. If not, and you should somehow need a bit more convincing as to its hotness...

Harlem | 06/10/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

First Spin

Nicolay's 'Soulclap' Remix Is The Perfect Segue Into Summer

There's this great weekly feature on SoulBounce fave Nicolay's website called Off The Shelf. In it he takes a song from his catalog and anoints the masses with it for free. As this Summer has been a slow-starter with weather...

Ro | 06/10/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Keep It On The Down Low

In a rare public appearance together, Common and his boo Serena Williams were spotted shopping in LA. [CL]Is Usher creeping on his wife or his record label? [C+D]Natalie Cole will return to the concert stage on September 9th. [PEOPLE]Prince...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Ledisi & Kenny Lattimore In Concert!

DC Bouncers, you are in for a treat with this latest giveaway. We are giving away a pair of tickets to see SoulBounce faves Ledisi and Kenny Lattimore this Saturday, June 13th at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre! Yes, you...

Butta | 06/09/2009 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

En Vogue Gets 'Private' With A&E

Raise your hand if, like us, you missed En Vogue on A&E's Private Sessions Sunday morning? Now slap yourself with said hand because it looks like we all missed quite an exciting and intriguing hour of television. The Funky Divas...

Butta | 06/09/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Soul Fashioned, Video SoulBounce

Nike's New Commercial Makes Us Say 'What the Yeezy?'

I love sneakers. It's just that, upon first glance at the just-in-time-for-summer, new full length spec for the new Nike/Kanye West collaboration, the Air Yeezy, I realize that I don't love these sneakers. The collection, which features five different color...

Harlem | 06/09/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, The Director's Chair, Video SoulBounce

The Director's Chair: Amerie Returns With 'Why R U'

The video for Amerie's "Why R U" premiered yesterday on BET's 106th and Park. Ray Kay, a former fashion photographer, directs. If you are a fan of the way Amerie looks, then you will love this music video as it...

Cherry | 06/09/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, Hot Like Ayah

Hot Like Ayah: On Artists & The Music Industry

It seems as though the more I think about it and the more people I speak to about this, the more I realize the downfall of the music industry. It's like this crazy never-ending cycle of dreams dreamt, then...

Ayah | 06/09/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Rap Snacks

Notable Quotables From PackFM's HipHopDX Interview

It's easy to dismiss someone that openly rails against the status quo as a hater, but this seems to be the last thing PackFM is worried about. He recently did an interview with the folks over at HipHopDX, in anticipation...

nOvaMatic | 06/09/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Hip-Hop at War

Has Charles Hamilton Gone Too Far?

THIS negro!It doesn't surprise me that Charles Hamilton has done something foolish once again (he's meeting his monthly average and right on time) but this right here? Completely unacceptable. For anyone that doesn't feel like clicking the link, Sonic's major...

nOvaMatic | 06/09/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Anything You Wanna Do

Jocelyn Brown is suing Snap 150 years after anyone gives a damn about Snap. [M&C]Mos Def was on 106th & Park, no doubt causing the show's audience to wonder why his music wasn't making them dumber. [DK]Drake shows love...

nOvaMatic | 06/09/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Reviews

The Return Of Mighty Mos

I am a Hip Hop fan, so I am a Mos Def fan. I'm a Mos fan from the conscious poetics of "UMI Says" to the flashy mischiviousness of "Sex, Love & Money." I'm a fan to the point...

huny | 06/08/2009 at 7:09 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Eric Roberson Album News & Photo Shoot

It's been a whole two days since I've mentioned Eric Roberson on SoulBounce, but I'm not sleeping on my job because much like Erykah Badu I stay woke when it comes to all things Erro. And I'd be remiss if...

Butta | 06/08/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Kelis Angrily Tweets That She Hates Nas So Much Right Now

Let's preface this post with a big old advisory that anything posted on Twitter is alleged since there are so many fake accounts and there's so much backtracking that goes on over there. That said, over the weekend Kelis ranted about...

Ro | 06/08/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, The Director's Chair, Video SoulBounce

The Director's Chair: The Rawness, Realness Of Wale's 'Family Affair'

Cherry back on the scene this Monday with a new write up coming to you from The Director's Chair. Today I want to talk about Wale's new music video for "Family Affair." As everyone knows Wale is one of the...

Cherry | 06/08/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Gil Scott-Heron In Concert!

After sharing our giveaway love with Bouncers in other parts of the country last week, we're back to where it all started with a new giveaway for our NYC family. If you missed Gil Scott-Heron's previous shows at S.O.B.'s, then...

Butta | 06/08/2009 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Kicks & Giggles, Video SoulBounce

Blame It On The Death Of Auto-Tune

As if we needed anymore reasons to love Jay Smooth from IllDoctine.com, he provided us with yet another with his latest creation, a mashup of Jay-Z's "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" with Jamie Foxx's "Blame It On the Alcohol." His "Blame...

Butta | 06/08/2009 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: What's It Gonna Be?

Yet another reason to dislike T-Pain: his $410K Big Ass Chain. [NB]Go behind the scenes of Whitney's new photo shoot. [TGJ]BET has picked up cable rights to Wendy Williams' daytime talker. [EUR]DJ Jazzy Jeff got kicked out of a...

Butta | 06/08/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

First Spin

Mary J. Blige Is 'The One' (Of Many Using Auto-Tune)

Oh my beloved Auto-Tune, how long has it been since our last rendezvous? The past few minutes of not hearing a popular artist employ your delightfully robotic finish have felt like an eternity! Don't ever abandon me again! And look! You...

nOvaMatic | 06/06/2009 at 3:30 PM | Comments (15) | Permalink

First Spin

Jay-Z's 'Death Of Auto-Tune' Is A Couple Years Too Late

He isn't saying anything new. Initially I was all ready to jump on board with Jay-Z and his wacky "Death Of Auto-Tune" idea, but after actually hearing the track, in which he bemoans not only the use of "T-Paining it" but...

nOvaMatic | 06/06/2009 at 2:40 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

All The Way Live: Raphael Saadiq Does Tony! Toni! Toné!

In case you hadn't noticed, it was Raphael Saadiq Week in Morning Soul, so it's only fitting that I end this week's All The Way Live showcase with some footage of Raphael that I captured last fall when I saw...

Butta | 06/05/2009 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Artist Blogs, The Director's Chair, Video SoulBounce

The Director's Chair: A Closer Look At Maxwell's 'Pretty Wings'

Cherry in the building coming at you with another music video breakdown. This time I'm featuring Maxwell and his latest music video "Pretty Wings." This video premiered when SoulBounce was down a few weeks back, but you know we...

Cherry | 06/05/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

First Spin

Anthony David & Eric Roberson Flow On 'Military Mind'

Well, well, well, what do we have here? Anthony David and Eric Roberson on the same track? Is this a match made in Soul heaven or what? But, wait...it actually isn't. Because these two souldiers aren't crooning as they...

Butta | 06/05/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

UK Bounce, Video SoulBounce

DJ Stylus Creates Broken Beats In The London Lab

One of my most fondest memories is watching a certain DJ (okay, Rich Medina) create a song virtually out of thin air in his home studio, surrounded by crates of records reaching 20 feet high. This magical experience can now...

ill Mami | 06/05/2009 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mos Def Goes A Capella In Japan, Likes Overalls

While bringing back super cargo-style overalls may be premature and/or unnecessary, if Mos Def likes them then good for him. Go ahead and rock that, friend. In this video of him performing "Casa Bey" a capella while walking through the streets of...

Ro | 06/05/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Dwele Rocks Some Of The Best, Spins Tunes In Real Time

Dwele may be better known as a soulful singer who prefers harmonizing over mellow grooves, but until a recent party that he DJ'd left tongues wagging, I knew his skills were something that I might want to check out more...

ill Mami | 06/05/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Should Be Here

RIP Polka Music Grammy. [NYT] It's official: Whitney Houston's album will be released in September. Probably. [RU] Bobby Brown and his girlfriend/manager Alicia Etheridge now have a son. [EW] Congratulations to Alicia Keys on receiving the ASCAP Golden Note Award! [VT] ...

Ro | 06/05/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

All The Way Live: Alice Russell Does Gnarls Barkley

I've already gone on record about how dope UK songstress Alice Russell is live in concert. After having missed her numerous times when she's come to town, I finally made it a point to see her a few months...

Butta | 06/04/2009 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Listicle

The Top 10 Most Lame Excuses By Wack Rappers

One thing we've frequently noticed about figures in Hip-Hop, particularly those in the mainstream, is that no one wants to be held accountable for anything. When their output yields positive results and feedback, they will happily take all the credit, while...

nOvaMatic | 06/04/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Anthony Hamilton Plans To Release New Album Soon

After the three-year pause between his last two albums, Anthony Hamilton is bent on not waiting so long for his next release. In an interview with Billboard.com he claims that he's already got about a dozen songs ready to go...

Ro | 06/04/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Kicks & Giggles, Video SoulBounce

Let's Do It 'Anatomically Correct' Tonight, Baby

This video for the song "Anatomically Correct Slow Jam" is perhaps the most ridiculous and informative love song I have ever heard. While the visuals may provide some innuendo, the song does not. Kudos to Vincent Keating who did a...

ill Mami | 06/04/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, The Director's Chair, Video SoulBounce

The Director's Chair: Breaking Down Ne-Yo's 'Part Of The List'

Once again it's on. It's your boy Mac coming to you from The Director's Chair. Today I am going to be breaking down Ne-Yo's latest music video "Part Of The List." This video is a perfect example of how flashing...

Cherry | 06/04/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ayah's Acoustic Soul

Our very own Ayah's debut album, 4:15, is now available on iTunes. After selling the disc through her website since its April 15th release, E1 Entertainment (formerly known as Koch Records) has decided to release the project digitally. Please...

Butta | 06/04/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

First Spin

Ghostface Killah Lays It Down 'Forever'

I should be tired of this same Ghostface Killah formula: an old Soul sample, likely from the '70s; him rhyming masterfully over said track; and him singing some little ditty for the hook. I should be tired of this by now....

ill Mami | 06/04/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Koko Taylor (1928-2009)

Chicago blues legend Koko Taylor dies at 80 [CT]Koko Taylor [Official][Wiki]...

Butta | 06/04/2009 at 10:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Just Get Involved

Anthony Hamilton is waiting to hear if the track he's contributed to Dr. Dre's years-in-the-making disc Detox makes the cut. [SR] R. Kelly's newest release is, according to him, "a demo tape to my fans." [IDOL] VH1's annual Hip...

Harlem | 06/04/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

All The Way Live: Anthony David Does India.Arie & Guy

In this age of Auto-Tune and studio-made stars, nothing beats a singer who can sing live (and they get bonus points if they can play an instrument, too). Anthony David is that dude. I already knew that the man could...

Butta | 06/03/2009 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Listicle

ill Mami's Top White Icons In Soul Music

There is no amount of sunshine, rainbows, unicorns, and leprechauns to lift my spirits after reading a supposed "Top 10 White Icons Of Black Music" list on Urban Daily. My apologies in advance for whomever decided to slap these supposed...

ill Mami | 06/03/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (18) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Sade Is In The Studio, May Release Album Later This Year

After the launch of bogus website sade2009.com and Maxwell's recent proclamation that Sade's new material is "monolithic," it appeared that Sade would definitely be releasing a new album this year. Though all the information has been speculative about her first album...

Ro | 06/03/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, First Spin

New Amerie Album Due This August

Amerie fans and stans, rejoice! Def Jam has now given official word that In Love & War, her fourth album and first on the label, will be released this August. Thankfully we won't have to wait that long to...

Butta | 06/03/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

It's your turn, Chicago! That's right, Day 3 of our Foreign Exchange concert ticket extravaganza is for the lovely people of Chi-Town in our first Windy City giveaway. And boy are you all in for a treat. Because not...

Butta | 06/03/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

SoulTube

Never 'Unsung': Minnie Riperton On TV One

Heads up, bouncers! Cable network TV One has added Minnie Riperton to its roster of artists on Unsung, a behind-the-scenes music documentary series that returns for its second season this Sunday. Forgive me for not having seen any of Unsung's...

ill Mami | 06/03/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Kicks & Giggles, The Interwebs

So Apparently Pitbull Is Also On Maxwell's New Album

(I blame Speeakz for this.) Nas, who is soon to be liberated from Kelis With Child (we're calling her that until the delivery, word to Blake Incarcerated) is leading Maxwell down a path of sin on Twitter! It goes without saying...

nOvaMatic | 06/03/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (30) | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Wanna Dance Tonight

Scarface thinks Soulja Boy has "the potential to be the next Russell Simmons." And Jesus wept. [VIBE]Further proof that Tyrese is better seen and not heard (on Twitter at least). [C+D]50 Cent the next Will Smith? Stranger things have happened....

Butta | 06/03/2009 at 10:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

All The Way Live: Deborah Bond Does The Isley Brothers

For those outside of the Washington, DC area who don't get a chance to experience the artistry of Deborah Bond on a regular basis such as those of us at SBHQ, you have my sympathies. Bond is one of my...

Butta | 06/02/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, The Director's Chair, Video SoulBounce

SoulBounce Exclusives: Introducing 'The Director's Chair'

What's going on, world? My name is Matthew "Mac" Cherry and I am what some may call a music video expert. Not only have I been watching music videos since "The Box: Music Television You Control" days, but I...

Cherry | 06/02/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Artist Blogs, Hot Like Ayah, Video SoulBounce

Hot Like Ayah: Back Again

Hey all! I'm so happy to be back! Press play below to see what's been up on my end during the break. Also, while we were away I wasn't able to let you know about this awesome video I filmed...

Ayah | 06/02/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

dot.|maTic Brings Soul To 'The City'

Since I know a great deal of artists (aspiring and established) drop by here every now and then seeking retribution for the latest in unfiltered music commentary, allow me to make a recommendation. dot.|maTic (born Jelani Carter) needs to be added to...

nOvaMatic | 06/02/2009 at 1:15 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Toronto Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

It's Day 2 of our Foreign Exchange concert ticket giveaway and this time we're going international with the first giveaway for our Toronto family. Our neighbors up top will have a chance to win a pair of tickets to...

Butta | 06/02/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

A 'Spaceship' To The Past

Early Kanye West tracks are known for being some of the most relatable "everyman" compositions to hit Hip Hop during their time. Perhaps the one that damn-near everyone can identify with is the melodic, Consequence-resurrecting "Spaceship," a testament to thankless...

nOvaMatic | 06/02/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink