Archive » May 2011

This page contains 167 entries posted in May 2011

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

Maxwell Revives His Classics, Debuts New Look On 'VH1 Storytellers'

Summer may not get its' official start until June 21st, but for Maxwell fans the sun, temperatures, and blood pressures will rise on Friday, June 17th when his edition of VH1 Storytellers premieres on the cable network at 11 pm....

Butta | 05/31/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Play Some 'Wicked Games' With The Weeknd

The Weeknd has made the unofficial official with frequent leaks and sneak peeks via Tumblr and Twitter that leave no desire unfulfilled and every emotion raw and exposed. The mysterious Abel Tesfaye goes by the moniker The Weeknd and was...

Cmongoodlives | 05/31/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Nikki Jean Brings You 'Steel' & 'Pennies' This Summer

Nikki Jean, singer/songwriter and former lead singer of now defunct Philly band Nouveau Riche, has been keeping some pretty impressive company in the years since her band's demise. She played chanteuse with The Randy Watson Experience for their cover of...

D-Money | 05/31/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Liam Bailey Is Certainly Not The 'Same' Old Thing

Liam Bailey's first official single, "You Better Leave Me," certainly had some of us here at SoulBounce eager to hear more from the talented UK singer/songwriter. Well, now Liam has obliged, giving us the second single from the full-length album,...

SoulUK | 05/31/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Tanya Auclair Shows Us Her Angelic Tones On 'Gabriel'

Even though it dates back to the '90s, I only came across Roy Davis Jr. and Peven Everett's "Gabriel" a few years ago. It was love at first listen and has become a permanent fixture on my iPod since. Last...

SoulUK | 05/31/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Funkommunity Shine A Bright 'Light' On Their Upcoming Album

I've been keeping up with producer/vocalist Isaac Aesili since I came across his '09 release Eye See and the fantastic single "With You In My Bed," so I was pleased to see that he is releasing a new album as...

SoulUK | 05/31/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Bon Iver Sings This 'Song For You'

Cover songs are a tricky territory to navigate. Paying tribute to another artist is well and good, but sometimes a painting or an album liner notes mention is the better route to take. The force that compels lesser beings to...

ChrisAlexander | 05/31/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Lady, You Bring Me Up When I Am Down

Sean Kingston is in stable condition after his horrific jet ski accident. [PPL] Everything's coming up roses for Kelly Rowland who has signed on to be a judge on X Factor UK. [TGJ]Raphael Saadiq is spending so much time on...

Butta | 05/31/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Ayah Tells It Like It Is On 'When It Comes To You'

It's been a few months since we've heard anything from Ayah after she and DJ Jazzy Jeff put a nice little gift underneath our trees last Christmas. It wasn't their whole album, which we've been patiently waiting on for a...

Butta | 05/30/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Are Busta Rhymes & LL Cool J Still 'Killin' 'Em'?

With two of the GOATs of hip hop on one record, you would think that the outcome would be as glorious in practice (or at least their past work together) as it is on paper, right? Well, yes and no....

Butta | 05/30/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Rochelle Jordan Wants You To 'Take Time'

The name of Rochelle Jordan's latest release may be "Take Time," but you will want to make haste to listen to it. Since popping up on everyone's radar a couple weeks ago with the track "How To Feel," the Toronto-based...

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

Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Shares What She's Been Up To On 'Light Of The Sundays'

Sundays were already one of my favorite days of the week, and Jill Scott is making me love them even more with her "Light of the Sundays" vignettes on Essence.com. Without all of the flash and over-the-topness that most artists...

Butta | 05/30/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: She's So Fresh

Amy Winehouse back in rehab? Yes, yes, yes. [RF]Eric Benét is already writing songs for a new album and prepping for his first leading role in a made-for-TV movie. [BB]Amber Rose is pissed all the way off at VIBE for...

Butta | 05/30/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011)

Gil Scott-Heron, Poet And Musician, Has Died [NPR] Gil Scott-Heron [Official][MySpace][Wiki]...

Butta | 05/27/2011 at 10:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Spend Some 'Time' With Erykah Badu's 'Mind'

That Erykah Badu is just full of surprises. Who knew that she was still promoting songs from last year's New Amerykah Part Two (as she rightfully should) much less making new videos (as she definitely should)? Filmed by Creative Control,...

Butta | 05/27/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We 'Want' To Go To Vegas With Cee-Lo

Just this past weekend while I was out driving (not too far, though, with these gas prices), I revisited Cee-Lo Green's The Lady Killer. One of the songs that I had on repeat was "I Want You," which made perfect...

Butta | 05/27/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Feel The 'Glow' Of Mathematics & Peter Hadar

You know whenever a song starts off with laser sounds that some throwback goodness or retro wackness is on the way. The track "Glow" from production duo Mathematics and singer Peter Hadar slides into the former category, because although it...

Butta | 05/27/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Dudley Perkins & Aloe Blacc Deliver 'Apocalyptic Music'

While I'm familiar with the output of Georgia Anne Muldrow, that of her musical partner, Dudley Perkins, has pretty much passed me by. However, when I saw that Dudley had collaborated with rapper-turned-crooner Aloe Blacc I decided that it could...

SoulUK | 05/27/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

You Will Want To Stay Up For Ahmed Sirour's '2am Sessions'

I was first introduced to the melodic sounds of Ahmed Sirour by none other than Applejac, a favorite here at SoulBounce and my one-man musical welcome wagon since moving to ATL. With a body of work that includes collaborations with...

Peachy Kween | 05/27/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will You 'Fall' For This Brian McKnight Video?

When I first heard Brian McKnight's "Fall 5.0," I greeted it with a frown. How could the man who sang "Never Felt This Way" (one of my favorite songs of all time, mind you), "Anytime," "Back At One," and a...

Butta | 05/27/2011 at 11:15 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Feel The Beat Of The Rhythm Of The Night

R. Kelly's former personal assistant is spilling the pee tea in a tell-all book. [C+D] We're wishing a speedy recovery to George Clinton who is in the hospital for an infection in his leg. [TMZ]DMX will be out of prison...

Butta | 05/27/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Love' Comes To Life For Jill Scott & Anthony Hamilton

We got a nice long sip last week with behind-the-scenes footage of Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton on the set of the "So In Love" shoot, and now our thirst for more Jill is quenched with the complete video. Like...

Butta | 05/26/2011 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Saturn Never Sleeps Introduce Us To 'Tory'

It's only fitting that Saturn Never Sleeps, the collaboration between Philly producer King Britt and self-proclaimed sci-fi singer Rucyl, formed while working on a tribute to out there music pioneer Sun Ra. Like him, the duo seem to be aiming...

D-Money | 05/26/2011 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

These 'Pieces' Of Ledisi Are 'Alright' With Us

Listeners to the Tom Joyner Morning Show were treated to a filling musical breakfast on Tuesday morning when Ledisi served up a piping-hot plate of "Alright" with some hot-buttered "Pieces of Me" on the side. Appearing live in the TJMS...

Butta | 05/26/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Does '1+1' = Beyoncé?

There is unrest in Casa Knowles. After the world failed to collapse on itself for her latest effort in vampy fempowerment, Team Beyoncé has gone on the offensive. Yes, she showed up and showed out with a three-pronged media assault...

Remi | 05/26/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Asia Bryant Is 'Not' Singing 'Another Love Song'

I love it when artists I've supported for awhile gain a growing fan base and a well-deserved platform to achieve the opportunity of having even more admirers. Asia Bryant is an incredibly talented singer with the knack for making appealing...

Cmongoodlives | 05/26/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Now Way To Control It, It's Totally Automatic

Where is Andre 3000? On Beyoncé's new album, that's where. [TRU]Erykah Badu, Nas, and Lauryn Hill are on tap to Rock the Bells this summer. [BB]James Blake's world tour will bring him to the States. [OKP] Jennifer Hudson, Nicki Minaj, and...

Butta | 05/26/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Spoken Monologues

Music is like sex. You have to ease into it. And like sex, the best music is made when you and the musician have a little time to get to know each other. Too often, artists are forced to have...

NubianEmpress | 05/25/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Do Diddy-Dirty Money & Usher Have What You Are 'Looking' For?

Everyone is allowed their guilty pleasures in life, and I'm woman enough to admit that one of mine is Diddy-Dirty Money's Last Train to Paris. Trust and believe that I didn't want to like this album -- and honestly I...

Butta | 05/25/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Let D-ToneZ & Alori Joh Take You To 'Brazil'

Longer days and rising temperatures are sure signs that summertime is nigh. With my favorite season right around the corner, it's high time I made some vacation plans, and this new track by producer D-ToneZ featuring Alori Joh has me...

Butta | 05/25/2011 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Rhian Benson Looks To 'Be' Caught In A Futuristic Dream

When Rhian Benson popped up on the scene back in 2003, she sent the music world into a tizzy with her debut album, Gold Coast, and the hit single, "Say How I Feel." It seemed that everybody hopped on board...

Ivory | 05/25/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Heston Has Something For The 'Lover' In You

Back in March, Heston dropped "Greatest Lover" from his new album, Warm Human Cold World, just in time for spring and all the love that was in the air like pollen. The video is now here for our enjoyment, but unfortunately...

Butta | 05/25/2011 at 2:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

Think You Have What It Takes To Be The New 'Master Of The Mix'?

As you read this, I'll probably be heading out to buy my first set of turntables. That's because Centric and Smirnoff are bringing back Master of the Mix for a second season. In preparation for the new season, they are...

D-Money | 05/25/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Keke Wyatt, Kelly Price & Tweet Want Us To Take A Look In Their 'Mirror'

I did a bit of a double-take when I came across this track. Tweet? As in, Tweet Tweet? Well, yes, so it appears. Keke Wyatt (who recently delivered her somewhat dodgy take on "Saturday Love") pulled in the big guns...

SoulUK | 05/25/2011 at 11:45 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: One Night In The Disco On The Outskirts Of Frisco

The long-awaited A Tribe Called Quest documentary is coming soon to a theater near you. [TRU]Meet the top 20 songwriters of the last 11 years. Will Lumidee make the list? [BB]VH1's Behind the Music is returning with episodes on Missy,...

ChrisAlexander | 05/25/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

This New Beyoncé Track Is Right On 'Time'

With her promotion offensive in full force, Beyoncé's name is on many tongues of late. After two highly-anticipated performances this week alone, everyone has something to say about Mrs. Knowles-Carter, good, bad, or dismissive. The lead single from her upcoming...

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

First Spin, Releases

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Novel's Music Soars Into The 'Vanilla Sky'

It's been a long time coming for new music from rapper/songwriter/singer Novel and not surprisingly his latest single more than meets the high expectations I have for him. Like the proficiency of a well-rounded athlete he complements his soulful voice...

Cmongoodlives | 05/24/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

SWV Coming To Reality TV

What do you do when you're a platinum selling R&B group not getting the shine you once had? Make a reality TV show, of course. As one of the most successful female groups of the '90s with a debut album...

Cmongoodlives | 05/24/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Catch A 'Piece' Of Ledisi's NYC Showcase

We already gave you the lowdown on Ledisi's NYC listening party held at the Samsung Experience Store earlier this month, but now some visuals have surfaced, which will give all of us who weren't lucky enough to catch the show...

SoulUK | 05/24/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

There's Something About 'Kelly'

You can't talk about Kelly Price without talking about her voice. In case you didn't know (and how could you not), her voice has never been anything short of amazing. Hell, she could sing War & Peace to me, and...

D-Money | 05/24/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We Can't Help But Give Beverley Knight's George Michael Cover 'One More' Spin

What started out as apprehension at Beverley Knight deciding to cover various classics from the UK soul catalog has quickly turned into excitement at getting our hands on the full album. We already featured the full version of her cover...

SoulUK | 05/24/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Calling On The Hotline

With Cee-Lo Green, Janelle Monáe, Jay Electronica, and many more on the bill, the lineup for this year's Afro-punk Festival is off the hook. [AP]Unlike her former boo Kanye, Amber Rose isn't going to put their business on Front Street....

Butta | 05/24/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

It's Beyoncé's 'World.' Deal With It.

I'm sure that people must have thought I'd fallen and bumped my head when I proclaimed my love for Beyoncé's new single "Run The World (Girls)" a few weeks ago. I stood by my admiration of the track even in...

Butta | 05/23/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Bilal's 'Tainted Love' Is Anything But Soft

I'm glad to see more SoulBounce faves getting in the mix on Billboard.com's Mashup Mondays. Last week it was Mary Mary doing their thing on a syrupy-sweet cover of Bruno Mars' "Just The Way You Are." Now this week Bilal is in...

Butta | 05/23/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

iSHE & Hezekiah Let Us Sample Their 'Project'

The June 1st release date for the iSHE + Hezekiah Project is fast approaching, and now we have something more to sink our ears into thanks to this album sampler that they recently blessed the internets with. iSHE's voice and...

Butta | 05/23/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'You're' Gonna Enjoy This New Sleepy Brown Track

I can finally call off my search for Sleepy Brown. After dropping Mr. Brown five years ago and guest appearances on Outkast's "Morris Brown" and the scrapped Big Boi track "Looking 4 Ya," it seemed that Sleepy simply vanished into...

D-Money | 05/23/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

This Jazzy Jens Reworking Will Make You 'Hit The' Dance Floor

Last week while researching Swedish beatmaker Jazzy Jens' retwerking of Q-Tip's classic "Vivrant Thing," I also happened across another gem on his SoundCloud page. Back in 1972, Australian-born pop singer Helen Reddy re-recorded Ray Charles' number one single, "Hit the...

ChrisAlexander | 05/23/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Sheds Some 'Light' On Her Musical Influences

I don't know about y'all, but I am loving every minute of this Jill Scott blitz that we're currently experiencing. There's no telling how long it'll last, so I'm savoring every drop of Jill's sweet tea that I can get...

Butta | 05/23/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kicks & Giggles, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Have A '3-Way' With Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg & Lady Gaga

The beautiful minds that brought us the holiday classic "D--k In A Box" returned with another uproariously funny SNL Digital Short this weekend on Saturday Night Live's 36th season finale. Host Justin Timberlake teamed back up with cast member Andy...

Butta | 05/23/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Dinner At The Thompson's

How I've overlooked Franco-US collaboration Dinner At The Thompson's is beyond me. However, with the help of their new album, Off the Grid, I'm getting acquainted with them quickly. Comprised of NY born, California raised vocalist/spoken word artists Lucille Tee and...

SoulUK | 05/23/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

We 'Won't Give' Up On New Music From BOSCO

It seems like an eternity since we have had any new music from BOSCO (aka Brittany Bosco). Sure she dropped her "Emotion Film" a few weeks back and in the past she has blessed us with three EPs (two of...

SoulUK | 05/23/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Wildcookie's 'Drug' Is Seriously Good

Recently while flipping through my iTunes, I came across Wildcookie's Cookie Dough album. I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this late last year, and it got heavy rotation for several weeks but then, as tends to happen...

SoulUK | 05/23/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Come Go With Me

Faith Evans is about to be twice-divorced. [TMZ]Keyshia Cole married her baby daddy, Daniel "Boobie" Gibson. [TGJ]Esperanza Spalding looks totally gorgeous in this InStyle spread. [FRO]Eminem, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Katy Perry won big at last night's Billboard...

Butta | 05/23/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Interwebs, Yes We Can!

Vote For SoulBounce For Best Music Blog In The 2011 Black Weblog Awards

To each and every SoulBouncer who nominated SoulBounce for the 2011 Black Weblog Awards, we say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks to you, we have received another nomination for Best Music Blog. That's the good news....

Butta | 05/20/2011 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Crowd Participation, Kicks & Giggles

Caught Up In The Rapture: What's The Last Song You'd Ever Want To Hear?

To hear many tell it, come Saturday, May 21st the world will end. No, not some time in 2012, which is another popular belief, but tomorrow. That is allegedly the day of the Rapture when Jesus is coming back to...

Butta | 05/20/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Alex Boyd

Many singers take a while to find themselves and a sound that works for them, but when an artist finally finds their lane, watch out there now. Such is the case for vocalist Alex Boyd who grew up on the...

Butta | 05/20/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Aischa Traidia Wants To Know 'What's Going On?'

When an email dropped into my inbox announcing the debut single from a new singer entitled "What's Going On?" by heart sank a little. "Hmmm a Marvin Gaye cover? For your first release? Really?!" was my initial thought, however on...

SoulUK | 05/20/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Is Dionne Bromfield 'Foolin' Anyone?

Fifteen-year-old starlet Dionne Bromfield, god-daughter and protégé of Amy Winehouse, is certainly a star on the rise in the UK. After a mediocre reception to her debut album, Introducing Dionne Bromfield, which featured covers of songs from the '60s and...

SoulUK | 05/20/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Drake Spits Some 'Wildfire' With SBTRKT & Little Dragon

Since it surfaced a couple of weeks back, SBTRKT's "Wildfire" featuring Little Dragon has been in constant rotation. I must say I was a little surprised when I opened my Google reader this morning to find that Drake had released a remix...

SoulUK | 05/20/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Does Baby Jaymes Have 'Heart And Soul'?

When I read the press release accompanying Baby Jaymes' "Heart and Soul" my side-eye engaged when I read the genre description: Ghetto Retro. I was ready to dismiss it on that basis alone, but I had a minute or two...

SoulUK | 05/20/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Just Call And Receive Me

Rosie Perez is fighting the powers that be at Law & Order for a neck injury incurred in 2009 on the set of the show. [CBS]Who Run The Web (Beyoncé). [CM]Jay-Z will be making his animated debut on Adult Swim....

Ro | 05/20/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Do 'Give It Up' For This AAries & Mark de Clive-Lowe Remix

SoulBounce's appreciation of Mark de Clive-Lowe's musical talents are well-documented on this site. So it should come as no surprise that we are head-over-heels in love with his latest remix to grace our ears, a housed-up version of AAries' "Don't...

Ivory | 05/19/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

How Do You 'Feel' About Rochelle Jordan?

Sometimes even the wickedest songsmith can have trouble expressing themselves because of a heavy heart. In "How To Feel," Toronto soul chanteuse Rochelle Jordan discloses that her feelings are difficult to understand because she doesn't even know what they...

Cmongoodlives | 05/19/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Muhsinah Has Been 'Gone' & Is Ready For A 'Great' Comeback

There's no denying the talent that lies in DC-native Muhsinah. The multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter has been gracing music lovers with her unique sound for the past few years. With several indie releases under her belt, the self-proclaimed "Golden Girl" has also put...

Ivory | 05/19/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Mara TK Asks Is 'Anyone Here?'

Earlier this year we revealed that Mara TK, front man of the incredible Electric Wire Hustle, would be releasing a solo EP entitled Taniwhunk sometime this year. Fast-forward five months and the EP has arrived albeit a bit shorter than...

SoulUK | 05/19/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Dego Delivers Up Some Free 'Sunshine'

Producer extraordinaire Dego, he of 4hero, 2000Black, and Silhouette Brown fame, has dropped some freeness on his followers via the official 2000Black website today. As a fan of 99.9% of his output I clicked the link without a second thought...

SoulUK | 05/19/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Someone Is Causing Nikka Costa To Get Her 'Nylons In A Rip'

Having been absent from our collective consciousness for a while now it seems that the Nikka Costa remix we featured last month was a sign of things to come...more precisely a sign of new music. Slated to drop June 21st,...

SoulUK | 05/19/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Musiq's Latest Lacks Some Of The 'Magiq' But Is Still Solid

Of what I consider to be neo-soul's second wave (Erykah Badu, Maxwell, D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill, and a few others make up the first), I must admit that I never expected Musiq Soulchild to have the shelf life that he has....

D-Money | 05/19/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

'Yellow' Is JoiStaRR's Color

Now I know it's against the popular vote, but what can I say -- I've never been that much of a Coldplay fan. They're just bland to me. However, performing a memorable cover of a popular entertainer's song can be...

Cmongoodlives | 05/19/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Couldn't We Be Happily Ever After

Boyz II Men and Tay Zonday bring us a remix of "Chocolate Rain" that's about four years too late. [BB]Move over, Oprah, to make room for Lady Gaga at the head of the line at the bank. [GWKR]Tamar Braxton is...

Butta | 05/19/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

LA Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Les Nubians In Concert!

It's been quite the ride for Afropean sister act Les Nubians. After taking a break to enjoy motherhood, live life, and begin a new journey as independent artists, Hélène and Célia Faussart are back with an upbeat new album (Nü...

ChrisAlexander | 05/18/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Male Groups

Something is missing in R&B and soul music today. It's not quality content; there are more than enough talented performers out there if you look hard enough to find them. It's not good looks either, because anyone with a stylist...

NubianEmpress | 05/18/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

Mayer Hawthorne Fails To Leave Any Lasting 'Impressions'

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

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

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

K Of THEY Is 'Rolling In The Deep'

I swear that Adele's #1 stunner, "Rolling In The Deep," is the most covered song of 2011, and we aren't even halfway into the year. I'm not sick of the song...yet, but between renditions by John Legend, those GLEE kids,...

Butta | 05/18/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Keri Hilson Has 'Nothing' To Offer On This Whitney Cover

Never one to shy away from controversy, professional crotch pumper Keri Hilson is at it again. Hilson, in what was, sadly, not a taping of the return of MTV's Punk'd, took the stage at the 2011 BMI Pop Music Awards...

ChrisAlexander | 05/18/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Are You 'In The Mood' For Johnny Gill?

Johnny Gill is the latest artist trying to get that old thing back with the release of "In The Mood," the first track from his upcoming album. It's painfully obvious that Mr. "My, My, My" is trying to compete with...

NubianEmpress | 05/18/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Ledisi Shows Off Some 'Pieces' In NYC

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

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

First Spin

JoJo Is Tired Of Being 'The Other Chick'

There is no denying the vocal prowess of Joanna Levesque, otherwise known to the world as simply JoJo. After her mixtape, Can't Take That Away From Me, garnered some buzz last year, JoJo finally releases the lead single to her...

endia Z. | 05/18/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: All That I Am Is A Man In Love With You

Fifty pounds lighter, Jill Scott is feeling good, feeling great. [CNN]As what would have been his 39th birthday approaches, here are Biggie's best Jamaican references. [LU] Shock rap crew Odd Future is on the rise, offending listeners at every turn....

ChrisAlexander | 05/18/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Raphael Saadiq & Quadron In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers, here's another hot show coming your way featuring the even hotter sounds of Raphael Saadiq when he comes to Rams Head Live on Tuesday, May 24th. Before Raphael heats you up, though, opening acts Yuna and SoulBounce fave...

Butta | 05/17/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Mar's Latest Variation Takes Us To 'Inglewood'

Oh Mar, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. First, let's start with the fact that your voice can slip, slide, and glide its way across just about anything. Your latest Variation to hit the web is...

Ivory | 05/17/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mary Mary Do Bruno Mars Their 'Way'

"Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars seems like an unlikely choice for the ladies of Mary Mary to cover, but they thought it was a good fit and did just that for Billboard.com's Mashup Monday series. While the...

Madam Toussaint | 05/17/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Nina Sky Gives Us The CREEP's In 'You'

Nina Sky has definitely come a long way from "Move Ya Body." When they approached the trip-hop duo CREEP about writing a song for them, they requested something along the lines of what they are known for -- a...

Cmongoodlives | 05/17/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Q-Tip's 'Thing' Is Still 'Vivrant' On This Remix

Twelve years later, Q-Tip's 1999 banger "Vivrant Thing" is still as hot as it was when it first dropped. It will always take me back to high school, as I distinctly remember that this is the song that played when...

ChrisAlexander | 05/17/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Sunshine Anderson Wants You To 'Say Something'

We've all been there, I'm sure. Standing around in the club with your friends, you spot a cutie eyeing you from afar. You do everything to let him or her know that the ball is in their court, yet all...

Ivory | 05/17/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Kevin Michael & THEY Admire Your 'FatBack'

Before Jesse Boykins III's fluffy afro bounced its' way into my hair fantasies, my fingers itched to tangle themselves into the voluminous mass that sat atop Kevin Michael's head. When Kevin burst on the scene back in 2007, he was...

Ivory | 05/17/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Carvalho

Rob Carvalho is an artist I've been following for a while now. After striking up conversation via Twitter and learning he is from the same city as me -- Birmingham, UK -- we have kept in touch. The singer/songwriter/instrumentalist, whose...

SoulUK | 05/17/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Big Boi's Big Gift For His Sixteen-Year-Old

Most fathers on MTV's My Super Sweet 16 present their kids with a car after a huge, obnoxious party. Oh, and it's not complete without whatever big name singer their well-endowed parents can provide to make their child the envy...

Cmongoodlives | 05/17/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It Feels Like Springtime In Winter

Was a Twitter beef over a woman what led to the fatal shooting of Cali Swag District member M-Bone? [TMZ] Do you care if Rihanna and Chris Brown follow each other on Twitter? [CM] Almost two years after his death,...

Butta | 05/17/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Leela James In Concert!

NYC Bouncers, if you love big voices and big hair, then get ready for Leela James to bring both to S.O.B.'s this Thursday, May 19th. Leela will be returning to NYC for one night only and performing music from her...

Butta | 05/16/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events

Bilal Takes His Music & Message On The 'Little One' Tour

If you missed Bilal on his last batch of tour dates, have no fear. The multi-octave singer is taking his show on the road once more, this time to raise awareness and support autism research. The "Little One" Tour, named...

Ivory | 05/16/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Kissey Is 'Taking It Cool'

Hers is a sound even she admits is a bit indescribable; a mish-mosh of electronic with hip hop and jazz. Yet the way she presents her music is like a well thought out gift to a much cherished friend. We...

Cmongoodlives | 05/16/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Melody Thornton Mashes Up Our Expectations

Now this is what I'm talkin' 'bout! Finally, Melody Thornton, the voice I heard for about three seconds on the Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons," is letting her soul glow in this full-on vocal performance video. In this mash-up, Melody segues...

Cmongoodlives | 05/16/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, House of Soul, The Interwebs

Applejac Shines A 'Light' On Paul Simon With This Remix

Paul Simon isn't normally an artist who we'd cover here at SoulBounce, but we have love for one of our favorite DJ's, Applejac, all day. Multiply our feelings for him by our jones for a good soulful house remix, and...

Butta | 05/16/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Releases, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Shows Us What 'Love' Looks Like On 'Light Of The Sundays'

This past weekend, Essence.com revealed the second edition in their continuing "Jill Scott: Light of the Sundays" series. This time, we're getting a behind-the-scenes look at the "So In Love" video shoot with Anthony Hamilton. Looks like the folks at...

Remi | 05/16/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Guess I'm Down To My Last Cry

Vote for SoulBounce fave Saunders Sermons to win the 14th Annual BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase. [FB]Beyoncé recorded 72 songs for her new album, 4. Talk about an over-achiever. [MR]Yolanda Adams speaks on turning 50 and her new album, Becoming, sold...

Butta | 05/16/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Listicle, Soul Cynic, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

5 Things I Realized While Watching Lauryn Hill On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'

This past Wednesday, May 11th, marked the 30th anniversary of the death of Bob Marley. People have paid homage in various ways, and all week comedian Jimmy Fallon had artists come on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to perform during...

Butta | 05/13/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott 'Geeked' To Read Her Poetry At The White House

With all the faux drama and hoopla surrounding Common's appearance at this week's Evening of Poetry at the White House, I didn't even realize that anyone else was on the bill, much less Jill Scott. I'm clearly slipping on my...

Butta | 05/13/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi In Concert!

Chicago Bouncers have 24 hours to enter our next giveaway, but the payoff will be lovely when on Sunday, May 15th one lucky winner will get to see N'dambi live in concert. The soul siren is returning to Chi-town for...

Butta | 05/13/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Will You 'Favor' This Lonny Bereal & Kelly Rowland Duet?

Just when I was beginning to project a change in Kelly Rowland's lackluster career path, she let this collaboration happen. Teaming up with Los Angeles-based songwriter Lonny Bereal for "Favor," a generic mid-tempo sex romp, Kelly has officially taken several...

ChrisAlexander | 05/13/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Beverley Knight Pays Homage To 'Soul' Music From The 'UK'

Last month we gave you a glimpse of what to expect when UK soul diva Beverley Knight releases her new album, Soul UK. Her cover of Soul II Soul's "Fairplay" went toe-to-toe with the original so I was eager to...

SoulUK | 05/13/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

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

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

SoulUK | 05/13/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube

Centric Turns Into R. Kelly Central This Weekend

If you've got a jones for R. Kelly, then BET's Centric is the place for you to be this weekend. The network, television home to the Soul Train Awards and some of BET's better program choices, will feature the "When...

D-Money | 05/13/2011 at 12:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Omarion Covers Aaliyah's 'One In A Million' With Subpar Results

So when are people going to pay homage to some of the other great Aaliyah songs? (For the record, the bar has already been set pretty high.) Omarion decided that he also needed to cover her "One In A Million"...

Ro | 05/13/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

We 'Don't Know Why' We Haven't Heard Of Elan Tamara Before

My daily slog through piles of PR emails is usually something I look forward to, albeit tentatively. Most days I'll find that one email that makes sifting through the junk more than worth my while. Yesterdays sifting turned up a...

SoulUK | 05/13/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Cause I Ain't No Hollaback Girl

Maybe Lil Wayne should take a break? [TAP]Soulja Boy might be playing Tupac in a forthcoming biopic. Have a great weekend! [IW]Check out what Boy Marley's progeny are up to these days. [TR]Here I Am is the title of...

Ro | 05/13/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Is This New Swizz Beatz & Mary J. Collab 'You'?

Fresh off his guest spot on Musiq's "Anything," Swizz Beatz has leaked "It's You" featuring Queen of Hip Hop Soul, frequent collaborator, and SoulBounce favorite Mary J. Blige. The song, which might or might not appear on Swizzy's upcoming release,...

D-Money | 05/12/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul Cynic, Video SoulBounce

A Controversial 'Gangsta Rapper'? That's Not Common.

If you haven't heard, the latest controversy to hit President Barack Obama's White House was that a rapper was invited to an event honoring poetry that took place last night. No, it wasn't Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, any of...

D-Money | 05/12/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Marques Toliver Will Capture Your 'Heart' With This Live Performance

In the relatively short time since we first came across multi-talented singer/violinist Marques Toliver it seems he has definitely become a star on the rise. Blogs, music sites, and mainstream press are all singing his praises, and for good reason...

SoulUK | 05/12/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

These Little Dragon Remixes Keep On Coming, Even When We Aren't 'Looking'

While we wait patiently for the release of Little Dragon's third album, Ritual Union, due to drop this July, there are a ridiculous amount of remixes making the rounds to keep our ears busy. In fact, it seems that not...

SoulUK | 05/12/2011 at 12:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Miss Jack Davey Offers Us 'Peace, Hope & Dope'

Whenever I get my hands on anything from the J*DaVeY/ILLAV8R camp, my usual reaction is to want more. First they blessed us with Evil Christian Cop, then embarked on a tour, then dropped visuals for "Raincheck." Along the way, flat...

ChrisAlexander | 05/12/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: There You Go Looking Pitiful

Don't expect any more onstage Prince and Whitney collaborations. Ever. [PC] It is possible that Lauryn Hill is back to her favorite pastime: having babies. [TBB] Ever wondered who the softest dudes in music were? [BGNM] Mos Def joins...

ChrisAlexander | 05/12/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Richmond, VA Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

What a divine coincidence that our first giveaway for Richmond, VA Bouncers is for the final stop on the spring leg of The Foreign Exchange's 2011 Authenticity Tour? Whether it's luck or fate, Richmond +FE fans will get to experience...

Butta | 05/11/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Soul On Film

JoiStaRR Wants To Be 'Jumping The Broom' With 'Mr. Forever'

This past weekend I made it a point to go see Jumping the Broom, and I am so happy that I did. After being subjected to Tyler Perry's stranglehold on black films of recent years, it was refreshing to see...

Butta | 05/11/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Brook D'Leau Puts His 'Thing' Down On This Miguel Remix

Always one to support good music coming out of Los Angeles, Brook D'Leau, the production half of J*DaVeY, worked his magic on LA native Miguel's "Sure Thing." Keeping the minimal feel of the original for the most part, Brook injected...

ChrisAlexander | 05/11/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Lance Drummonds Has Something To 'Share'

Since dropping his last album this past August and being named as one of our Bounce-Worthy artists, Lance Drummonds has been quite busy promoting the record and performing in the New York City area. For those of us outside of...

Butta | 05/11/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, House of Soul

Osunlade To Release His Last House Album With 'Pyrography'

Osunlade, one of the biggest names in soulful house music and the man behind Yoruba Records, has revealed that his next record will be his last house album. I'll give you a few minutes to collect yourself, which is exactly...

Butta | 05/11/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't Go For Second Best, Baby

Jill Scott looks radiant on the cover of Ebony's June music issue. [MJS] Faux News is back up to their old tricks, this time sullying Common's good name and accusing him of being something that he is not. [HP]...

Butta | 05/11/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Baltimore Bouncers, get ready for The Foreign Exchange to return to Charm City on Saturday, May 21st to put it down at The 8x10. Team +FE kicked the 2011 Authenticity Tour off down the road in Falls Church, VA, so...

Butta | 05/10/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul, Releases

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

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

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

First Spin, Releases

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

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

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

Reviews

Les Nubians Start A 'Nü Revolution'

I was first exposed to Les Nubians via their collaboration with The Roots on "Tabou" from their debut album, Princesses Nubiennes. Sung in both French and English, the cover of the Sade classic "The Sweetest Taboo" was a fitting introduction...

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

First Spin, Releases, Video SoulBounce

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

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

SoulUK | 05/10/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You're So Fine, You Blow My Mind

Beyoncé will be receiving the Billboard Millennium Award at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards further cementing her campaign for world domination. [BB]Whitney Houston is back in rehab and back in our prayers. [BS] Alicia Keys covers the latest issue...

Butta | 05/10/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Pittsburgh Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Pittsburgh Bouncers, get ready for The Foreign Exchange to come to your city on Friday, May 20th for another memorable stop on the 2011 Authenticity Tour. The tour has been getting rave reviews from city to city, and if you...

Butta | 05/09/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Vacationer Takes Us On A 'Trip'

My passport is in dire need a some new stamps, so while I plot and plan to make that happen, the only way that I can escape the daily grind is with music. So when I received an email about...

Butta | 05/09/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

This Bill Withers Classic Is In Andreya Triana's Good 'Hands'

We already know that Andreya Triana is a dab hand when it comes to cover versions of some classic songs, so I wasn't surprised when I heard that she covered Bill Withers' "Grandma's Hands" at a recent show. Her delicately...

SoulUK | 05/09/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Check Out This 'Sweet' Remix From Tawiah & Greenmoney

It's been way too long since we've heard from immensely talented UK vocalist Tawiah. Since she released her debut EP, In Jody's Bedroom, back in 2008 we have heard a handful of collaborations with producers such as Zed Bias and...

SoulUK | 05/09/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Is There No 'Limit' To James Blake's Talents?

I was possibly a little over-critical when I reviewed James Blake's debut, self-titled LP earlier this year. The more I listen to it, the more I appreciate the little intricacies that I missed previously, and it's becoming a regular "go-to"...

SoulUK | 05/09/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Soon Turned Out Had A Heart Of Glass

Is Teedra Moses the mother of "Hoodrat R&B"? [VSB]LL Cool J escorted Sugar Shane Mosley to his butt whooping Saturday night. [RR]Jay-Z and Kanye are on lockdown while they concentrate on finishing their album. [CM]Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell will...

Butta | 05/09/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Soular Powered'

May's musical flowers are in full bloom on our latest mix, Soular Powered. Resident Mixologist Keyknow delivers a beautiful bouquet of freshly plucked soul grooves to put a smile on your face and the boogie in your oogie. This month's...

Butta | 05/06/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Strap Yourself In For A Ride On Rahbi's 'Rollercoaster'

I love the '80s in all of its' crazy, campy, and corny splendor. So does Rahbi by the looks of his video for the song "Rollercoaster." The track already had a throwback vibe, and the accompanying visuals carry that feeling...

Butta | 05/06/2011 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Raheem DeVaughn Is A 'Hopeless Romantic'

Between celebrating another birthday and getting the key to Washington, DC, it's safe to say that Raheem DeVaughn is having the best week ever. To cap this week's festivities, he's released a new video for the song "Hopeless Romantic," a...

KitKat | 05/06/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

SBTRKT & Little Dragon Start A 'Wildfire'

I've never heard of the masked, South London producer who goes by the name of SBTRKT before, but after listening to his collaboration with SoulBounce favorites Little Dragon, I will certainly be checking for him from now on. "Wildfire" has...

SoulUK | 05/06/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Raheem DeVaughn & W. Ellington Felton In Concert!

DMV Bouncers know that seeing the names Raheem DeVaughn and W. Ellington Felton together in concert is a common occurrence around these parts. But this particular show on Wednesday, May 18th at U Street Music Hall is the show that...

Butta | 05/06/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Philadelphia Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

Philadelphia Bouncers, if you know like I know, then the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection better show up and show out when The Foreign Exchange brings the Authenticity Tour to town on Thursday, May 19th. Everyone's favorite GRAMMY-nominated,...

Butta | 05/06/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Are You Prepared To Unleash The 'Animal' Within?

If slithery, ominous vocoders and a robed figure with a fractured face/mask intrigue you, then this video for "Animal" from Groundislava (aka Jasper Patterson) featuring Jake Weary is worth a watch. The video has an acid dropped, colorfield quality to...

Ro | 05/06/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: When I Think Of Home

Adele is steady cakin'. [ES]The mayor of Washington, DC, Vincent Gray, gave Raheem DeVaughn a key to the city. [NBC]JLo waxed kindly about Lil Wayne. [MTV]A sample used for Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'" is causing him some legal woes but...

Ro | 05/06/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Dance Ritual With Louie Vega & Anané Vega!

DMV Bouncers, if you call yourself a house music fan, then the only place that you need to be on Saturday night is at Liv when "Little" Louie Vega and his fetching wife Anané Vega come to town to turn...

Butta | 05/05/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kicks & Giggles, Video SoulBounce

President Obama Spits Hot Fire In This Spoof

By now we all know that President Barack Obama is cooler than a polar bear's toenails. He continually exhibits that never let 'em see you sweat quality that keeps his supporters supporting and his detractors trying to find new ways...

Butta | 05/05/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul Cynic, Video SoulBounce

Bobby V & The Problem With R&B Dudes

You think you know struggle? Try being a male R&B singer. Forging a unique path in a field saturated with dozens upon dozens of becornrowed hopefuls, in an industry that gives .75 of a damn about the little man can't...

ChrisAlexander | 05/05/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Sail Away' With Dezaray Dawn

Time has flown since Dezaray Dawn's debut EP, Chameleon, was released in September 2009, but she's stayed on our radar thanks to numerous remixes that have dropped since that time. But since we can't live off of remixes alone, Dezaray...

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

First Spin, Free Music

George Michael Has Something For 'You And I'

Despite all of the mainstream media's hype and hysteria surrounding last week's Royal Wedding, I managed to avoid it all like Lil Kim avoids career counseling. After all, it's not like Malia or Sasha Obama was getting married -- that's...

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

Soul On Film

Jamie Foxx To Bring 'Thunder Soul' To The Big Screen

I can't help but feel a hint of anxiety when I see Jamie Foxx's name attached to new projects. His ambitions as an actual album-recording, money-receiving musician are generally laughable. I commend his pride, as he obviously takes himself quite...

ChrisAlexander | 05/05/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Need, I Need, I Need The Comfort Of A Man

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon revealed their newborn teenagers' very interesting names. [OMG]Katherine Jackson went one-on-one with Matt Lauer to talk about Michael Jackson. [CL]Tamar Braxton, who has bounced back from irrelevancy to annoy us all on Braxton Family Values,...

Butta | 05/05/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Black Spade Is A 'New African'

Black Spade drops the beat in the fresh new video for "New African," a track from last year's Build and Destroy mixtape, which if you don't have yet you need to cop the download with the quickness. Set in what...

Butta | 05/04/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Enjoy The Foreign Exchange In Concert From The Comfort Of Your Own Home

Tomorrow night The Foreign Exchange kicks off the Midwest leg of the 2011 Authenticity Tour in Chicago at Double Door. In the event that you missed out on buying (or winning) tickets to attend this sold out show, then turn...

Butta | 05/04/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Stac Wanted 'All Or Nothing' From Her Remixers, And They Obliged

Remix projects are usually hit or miss at best. I'll find maybe one or two that I like and the rest get dumped in favor of the originals, after all those were what drew me to the remix in the...

SoulUK | 05/04/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

These New Visuals From Boom Clap Bachelors Will 'Stop' You In Your Tracks

Since we brought it to your attention last week, the latest release from Boom Clap Bachelors, Mellem Dine Læber, has been in constant rotation. The fact I don't speak Danish is irrelevant, these tracks are the perfect accompaniment to whatever...

SoulUK | 05/04/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: But I'd Like To Know You Better

First Lady Michelle Obama hit the Dougie and the Running Man with school kids, kicking off her "Let's Move! Flash Workout" campaign with Beyoncé. [ABC]Move over Missy 50 Cent: Ciara confirms her relationship with New York Knicks baller Amar'e...

ChrisAlexander | 05/04/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Chicago Bouncers, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. The Foreign Exchange is coming to your fair city not once but twice on the Authenticity Tour. They'll be there later this week for the first show, but they'll be...

Butta | 05/03/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Szjerdene In Concert!

Exciting days are ahead for British songstress Szjerdene. Recently signed to Plug Research, her official debut album is in the works, and we can't wait to hear what's going to be on it. However, if you're in London on Saturday,...

Butta | 05/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

When Ledisi Says 'Shut Up,' We Listen

Ledisi is sharing more pieces of Pieces Of Me with the world premiere of "Shut Up" today on Okayplayer. Led has a message for the haters and naysayers to fall back and get out of the path of her greatness...

Butta | 05/03/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Go For A Spin With Solange On 'Left Side Drive'

When she's not busy raising her son, DJing, or assuming the role of one of Carol's Daughter's newest spokeswomen, Solange has been working on a follow up to 2008's SoL-AngeL and the Hadley Street Dreams. After reinventing herself on that...

KitKat | 05/03/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'Your Body' Will Move To Peter Hadar's Latest

Although he's been busy performing and making power moves, Peter Hadar hasn't released any new music since he dropped "Full Time Lover" last January and appeared on the Feed Your Ears, Vol. 1 compilation from PINBOARDblog this past fall. Thankfully...

Butta | 05/03/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Reviews

Dig Into Frank Ocean's Crates With 'The Lonny Breaux Collection'

I am a reluctant Frank Ocean fan. I'd heard his name floating around the interwebs on music blogs, Twitter, and the like, but continually ignored his offerings. After I learned that he was affiliated with the drug-fueled, often nonsensical hedonistic...

ChrisAlexander | 05/03/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

Get A Deeper Look At 9th Wonder In 'The Wonder Year'

Filmmaker Kenneth Price in partnership with LRG (the multifaceted Lifted Research Group, Inc.) are releasing a documentary examining a year in the life of GRAMMY Award-winning producer 9th Wonder cleverly titled, The Wonder Year. Featuring Drake, DJ Premiere, J. Cole,...

KitKat | 05/03/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Mama's Gonna Give You Some Medicine

Lenny Kravitz announced that his album, Black and White America, is complete live from his bathtub. Gasp and swoon. [YT]Dr. Conrad Murray's trial has now been delayed until September. [BB]Flavor Flav looks like a broke-ass troll doll in this mugshot....

Butta | 05/03/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Raphael Saadiq In Concert!

Raphael Saadiq's latest album, Stone Rollin', will be rolled out to stores on Tuesday, May 10th, and New York City will get a taste of what's in store on the record the night before. Raphael will be rolling through S.O.B.'s...

Butta | 05/02/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'You Don't Have To Be A Star' Because Gods'Illa & Maimouna Youssef Are The Ones Shining

Growing up, one of my mom's favorite songs was "You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)" by Billy Davis, Jr. and Marilyn McCoo. She loved the husband and wife duo ever since they were in...

Butta | 05/02/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Questlove Talks Being A Geek & Glitter On 'When I Was 17...'

On a recent episode of MTV's When I was 17..., Amir "Questlove" Thompson talked us through his days as a "band geek" (his own words), and told us the history of how getting his hands on a keyboard sampler and...

KitKat | 05/02/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Foreign Exchange Take A Mighty 'Fall'

The Foreign Exchange are just full of surprises. Out of nowhere (meaning they didn't release a teaser, trailer, or preview like everyone and their grandma does these days), they dropped a video for "The Last Fall" this morning. That in...

Butta | 05/02/2011 at 1:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kenna Breaks The 'Chains' With Some Help From Shimmy Hoffa

Kenna, who got on everyone's radar with his sophomore album, 2007's Make Sure They See My Face, which spawned the GRAMMY-nominated single, "Say Goodbye To Love," is back with a new EP -- the first of three on tap this...

Butta | 05/02/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Welcome To Jimetta Rose's 'America'

Although this video just premiered last week and the song dropped last year, Jimetta Rose's "America" couldn't be more timely after the events of the past 24 hours. Taken from her January 2010 debut release, The Barber's Daughter, "America" takes...

Butta | 05/02/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Now I'm Lonely Never More

Congratulations to Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon who finally gave birth to #dembabies this Saturday on their wedding anniversary. [BB] Referencing Biggie and Pac and playing a snippet of ODB's "Shimmy Shimmy Ya," President Barack Obama showed his love for...

DaTruth | 05/02/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink