Archive » July 2011

This page contains 142 entries posted in July 2011

Contests & Giveaways

SoulBouncers: Win A Copy Of Saidah Baba Talibah's '(S)Cream' CD!

To celebrate the August 2nd release of her debut album, Saidah Baba Talibah is giving our beloved SoulBounce family the chance to win copies of her brand new set. We've already featured two cuts from the Bounce-Worthy firecracker's (S)Cream that...

Butta | 07/29/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Committed Soar On 'Pretty Wings'

When I first heard six-man a cappella group Committed sing, I knew that they were some kinda special. The fact that they went on to win the second season of The Sing-Off was further proof of their greatness, and now...

Butta | 07/29/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Jazmine Sullivan Does A Fly 'Drive By'

This is why I love Jazmine Sullivan. This woman, full bodied and full throated, always seems to burrow straight into matters of the heart with the power of her voice alone. Her latest online leak, "Drive By (Always On My...

NubianEmpress | 07/29/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Anais Aida Heats It Up With 'Love Can Burn'

Over the past few months, Anais Aida has made quite a name for herself by singing other artist's songs. And not just any old artists, but Janelle Monáe, Anthony David, and Rihanna, to name a few. But a singer cannot...

Butta | 07/29/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'You've Got A Friend' In Soul Cycle & Gretchen Parlato

I've been hearing the name Gretchen Parlato a lot lately -- and I've admittedly been sleeping on her -- but thanks to Jesse Fischer of the group Soul Cycle I'm awake and officially taking notice. Parlato joins Soul Cycle on...

Butta | 07/29/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Does Johnny Gill Get You 'In The Mood'?

My, my, my, Johnny Gill is looking like he's swum a few laps in the fountain of youth on a relay team with Prince, Q-Tip, Common, Pharrell, and Raphael Saadiq in the video for "In the Mood." JG is giving you...

Butta | 07/29/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: So This Is Inevitable Withdrawal

T-Pain is suing the makers of Auto-Tune. Talk about suing the hand that fed you. [BB]Brandy has vowed to not make any more reality television shows. She's smarter than we thought. [TGJ]Did Amy Winehouse die from alcohol withdrawal? Her family...

Butta | 07/29/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'You Are The One' For Deborah Bond

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending Deborah Bond's album listening party prior to the release of her stellar new collection, Madam Palindrome. At the intimate gathering, which was more like a house party full of friends...

Butta | 07/28/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Raphael Saadiq Is 'Movin'' & Groovin'

Although I still have yet to fall in love with Stone Rollin' like I have each of his previous albums, Raphael Saadiq just might make me revisit his latest set with the release of the video for "Movin' Down the...

Butta | 07/28/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'You' Will 'Want' To Hear This Cee-Lo & Tawiah Collaboration

It looks like there is no getting away from the ubiquitous Mr. Cee-Lo Green. It seems not a day goes by that I don't hear one of the tracks from The Lady Killer blaring from a radio/car stereo/shop speaker, not...

SoulUK | 07/28/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will You Be Satisfied With Miguel's 'Quickie'?

After watching Miguel's video for the song "Quickie," the words that immediately came to mind to describe it were gritty and moist. I mean, it's definitely sexy, with vamps in lingerie acting all vampy. It's artsy and "eclectric" too, as...

NubianEmpress | 07/28/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Gods'illa Resuscitates The Game With 'CPR'

DMV-based rap group Gods'illa is ready to wreck the rap game with their new release, CPR: The Blend Tape. Brothers Acem Eternal Mind, God Allah Truth, and Powerful Rasheem Mathematics partnered with The Smoking Section to distribute their mixtape, and...

NubianEmpress | 07/28/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Should Be Stronger Than Me

Lauryn Hill sets the record straight kinda, sorta, not really about her relationship with or whatever it is that exists between her and Rohan Marley. [IDOL]Are you ready for a Keyshia Cole biopic? The words "hell no" come to mind....

Butta | 07/28/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Cover Art

My mother has blessed me with many things. They include a slight gap; flightiness; a certain degree of charm; a dangerous set of curves; and general aura of creativity. Oh -- and her record collection. Of all these things I...

NubianEmpress | 07/27/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mary Mary Show Us The Will To 'Survive'

Gospel-singing sisters Mary Mary are done "Walking" and now that they've reached their destination they are simply trying to "Survive" in their latest video. Erica and Tina look as beautiful as ever in the black and white clip shot by...

Butta | 07/27/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Motownphilly's Back Again...Soon

I've never been a conscious fan of Boyz II Men. Like my appendix, tonsils, and vestigial tail, I didn't know what the quartet meant to me until they were gone. Thanks to the worship of a Wanya-crazy sister, I did...

Remi | 07/27/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Trombone Shorty Comes Back For His 'Encore'

If you've been keeping up with SoulBounce lately, you'll know that I recently put you on to Trombone Shorty and his soon-to-be-released album For True. Now I have for you guys a little taste of what For True is going...

D-Money | 07/27/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Zed Bias & Jenna G's Take On A Soul II Soul Classic Is 'Fairplay'

It seems that the Soul II Soul classic "Fairplay" is undergoing a bit of a revival of late. First it was covered by Beverley Knight for her recent Soul UK album, with the approval of Jazzie B himself, and now...

SoulUK | 07/27/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There, Interviews

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

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

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

First Spin

Knxwledge Shows Us That 'Loavhorts'

I'm not really familiar with the name Knxwledge but apparently he's a beat maker out of Philly and he belongs to the KlipMode Crew (alongside fellow beat makers Devonwho, Suzi Analogue, and Mndsgn). Wandering through the interwebs I came across...

SoulUK | 07/27/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: The Only Time I Hold Your Hand Is To Get The Angle Right

The Jackson family is going ahead with this planned Michael Jackson tribute concert in October. [PD]Has Kelly Rowland finally broken free from the curse of the wig crypt? [TG]Kindred the Family Soul tell why their Love Has no Recession. [ESNCE]John...

Butta | 07/27/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bradd Marquis In Concert!

If you love in New York City and don't have any plans for this Saturday night, well now you do. All NYC Bouncers are invited to come on out to Frank's Lounge in Brooklyn for the last Nu Soul Saturdays...

Butta | 07/26/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mara Hruby Makes Everything 'Alright'

Whenever I hear that songs from my big list of My Favorite Songs of All Time have been covered, I always meet such remakes with trepidation and a mean side-eye. It's the rare singer who can take one of those...

Butta | 07/26/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Melanie Fiona Is Not 'Alone' In Missing Amy Winehouse

We're still mourning the death of Amy Winehouse here around SoulBounce (we'll be featuring her videos every morning this week in case you haven't figured it out by now), but the artist community is especially struck by the loss of...

Butta | 07/26/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Erik Rico Is Back & 'Feeling Wonderful'

Erik Rico is one of the few artists who when I hear his name uttered in the same sentence as the words "new music" I find myself clamoring to get my hands on said music. His voice and his songs...

Butta | 07/26/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Soul Cynic

Is This New Super Group SuperHeavy?

Let's face it, so-called "super groups" (loosely defined as groups made up of established, popular solo artists) rarely make it past the concept stage. Sure, we had the fantastic yet short-lived Lucy Pearl (Raphael Saadiq, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Dawn...

SoulUK | 07/26/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Go Out' For A Wild Time With Little Dragon

If you check your calendars, you will notice that today is July 26th. That means that you should have Little Dragon's third effort, Ritual Union, in your possession right now. Their latest is another trippy ride through their electronic soul...

D-Money | 07/26/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Has Tawiah Found The 'Secrets Of The Pop Song'?

UK TV isn't known for its focus on music-based programming. Besides Later ... With Jools Holland, music is somewhat relegated to chat shows and 10-minute artist features, so I was intrigued to watch BBC2's recent three-part documentary Secrets Of The...

SoulUK | 07/26/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Put It In The Box

We finally have confirmation that Goodie Mob will be releasing a new album this year. [RR]Da Brat is going for feminine realness in this sexy photo shoot. [VV]Amy Winehouse's autopsy has yielded no definitive cause of death. [BB]Lauryn Hill has...

Butta | 07/26/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

'This Is For You' From Eric Lau

Coming at us straight from Lau HQ is Eric Lau giving us a glimpse at his music-making process. This behind the scenes video shows the man in action in his home studio as he details the steps he took to...

Butta | 07/25/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Feel The 'Pressure' From iSHE & Hezekiah

The debut album from iSHE and Hezekiah, the aptly named iSHE + Hezekiah Project, has been getting major play around SBHQ. The singer and producer have created a winning combination of hip-hop soul on their debut independent release. That DIY...

Butta | 07/25/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Andy Allo & Prince Show Their 'Love' For Amy Winehouse

The music world is still reeling from the news of Amy Winehouse's untimely passing over the weekend. As with many beloved artists taken from us too soon, Amy's legacy and artistry has been honored by her peers. While some decided...

D-Money | 07/25/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Can't Sit Down Right Cause Your Jeans Are Too Tight

The Braxton trainwrecks sisters are returning to reality TV this fall with the second season of Braxton Family Values. [TGJ]Jay-Z and Kanye West got the blessing of Otis Redding's daughter before recording "Otis." [BB]Amber Riley's days on Glee may be...

Butta | 07/25/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Amy Winehouse (1983-2011)

Amy Winehouse dies; drug-haunted British pop diva was 27 [WAPO] Amy Winehouse [Official][Facebook][Wiki]...

Butta | 07/24/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 In Concert!

When your father is known for creating an entire genre of music, he might just be a tough act to follow. But Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti's youngest son, Seun Kuti is doing just that and holding his own. He leads...

Butta | 07/22/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Syleena Johnson Shows Us Who's 'Boss'

Syleena Johnson may be "A Boss," but it's a family affair in the song's video. Joining the curvaceous diva is her younger brother Chad Johnson aka football player/reality show star Chad Ochocinco (or Ochonegro as I like to call him)....

Butta | 07/22/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

Mick Boogie Takes You On A Few 'Excursions' With A Tribe Called Quest

If you're like me, seeing the A Tribe Called Quest documentary re-sparked your interest in the group's old recordings. It inspired Mick Boogie, too. But instead of simply going home and sifting through his music collection, Mick teamed up with...

D-Money | 07/22/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Cubic Zirconia Say 'Take Me High'

Tiombe Lockhart is center stage in the video for Cubic Zirconia's "Take Me High." The singer dances, prances, and comes alive in the visuals for this piano driven piece of future funk. She's not alone, however, as she's flanked by...

Butta | 07/22/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Applejac & Jessica Johnson Are Anything But 'A Mess'

A few months ago it took just one listen to one song by singer Jessica Johnson to convince me that she was an artist who would have next, and I felt it absolutely necessary to deem her Bounce-Worthy. Now Applejac,...

Butta | 07/22/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

'Start The Riot' With Nola Darling

Back in 2008 when I happened upon the duo Nola Darling I was quite enamored with their pretty gritty style and unconventional sound. It was an easy decision to crown them Bounce-Worthy (coincidentally three years ago today), and now Nikkobya...

Butta | 07/22/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Events

Atlanta's ONE Musicfest To Bring Great Music & Good People Together

Back for a second year, Atlanta's award-winning ONE Musicfest promises to be every bit as ground breaking as the first. Last year included performances by Common, De La Soul, and Goapele, and this year's stage will be rocked by The...

Peachy Kween | 07/22/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Think About You All The Time

Seun Kuti is proudly carrying on the legacy of his father Fela and is not shy about calling out mainstream hip hop. [OKA] Did Rohan Marley kick pregnant Lauryn Hill to the curb for a Brazilian model? The tweets are...

Butta | 07/22/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Do Jay-Z & Kanye West Go 'H.A.M.' On 'Otis'?

Last night the internet block was hot with the release of "Otis," the new single from Jay-Z and Kanye West's soon-to-be-released Watch the Throne. Hip-hop bloggers and Twitter critics the world over collectively sprayed the duo and track with orgasms...

Butta | 07/21/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Lenny Kravitz Delivers A 'Stand' Up Performance In His Latest Video

Steadily releasing new material in support of his upcoming Black & White America album, Lenny Kravitz has bestowed upon us a new Paul Hunter-directed video for his single "Stand." Going the Andre 3K route, Kravitz gives us both a throwback...

D-Money | 07/21/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Peter Hadar Can't Stop 'Dancin''

Peter Hadar has blessed us with another banger to add into heavy rotation with the provocative song "Dancin'." Hadar spits mad game to his dance partner on the track, telling an all too familiar tale of meeting someone in a...

Butta | 07/21/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

KING Share Their 'Story' With Parlour Magazine

Let's face it, the title "newcomer(s) of 2011" was decided in the first quarter of the year. I can't think of anyone else who has made as big a splash on the soul music scene as LA trio KING, nor...

SoulUK | 07/21/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Winston Warrior Got It 'Bad 4 U'

Atlanta native Winston Warrior, who after starting off with R&B group Lo' Profile in the '90s before entering the workforce, has now transitioned from being a multimedia executive back into a full-time career as a singer. His solo debut, Lifeology...

Butta | 07/21/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Baby, Just Bring You On

BET will remember the 10th anniversary of Aaliyah's death with a special about her to air in August. [TGJ]R. Kelly is on the injured reserved list after having to have emergency throat surgery. [BB]Mary Mary maintain the importance of having...

Butta | 07/21/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Unattractive Artists

My 80-year-old grandmother, a Mississippi native, always uses the most colorful language to describe the world around her. Words like "vegetables" became "veggibles," and her turns of phrase included gems such as, "you don't believe fat means greasy." My all-time...

NubianEmpress | 07/20/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

A Tribe Called Quest Documentary Teaches 'Beats, Rhymes & Life' Lessons

"In the beginning there was the Blues. And the Blues begat Jazz, and Jazz begat BeBop, and BeBop begat Hip-Hop." -- Unknown Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest is a fascinating documentary about legendary hip-hop...

NubianEmpress | 07/20/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Will You 'Love' Melanie Fiona's Island Vibe?

Just in time for Caribana, Toronto native Melanie Fiona draws on her reggae roots for "Like I Love You," a new single off of The MF Mixtape. This, my friends, is what Rihanna's "Man Down" should have been: sensual, evocative,...

NubianEmpress | 07/20/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'What You Know' About A 'Girl Like' Valencia Robinson?

I first fell in love with Valencia Robinson's voice about three to four years ago when I came across the song "Bye Bye Angel" featured on a now defunct soul blog. The simple acoustic arrangement and Valencia's powerful, sometimes raw...

SoulUK | 07/20/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Teairra Mari Needs To 'Come Back' To Her Senses

Covering a song, especially a beloved one, takes some gusto. If you want to be taken seriously, you either reinterpret it through your own lens or you play it straight and aim to be better than the original. Either way,...

D-Money | 07/20/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Tawiah 'Starts Again'

It seems, finally, that the promo train for Tawiah's upcoming Warner Bros. debut is beginning to build up some steam. Although not slated for release until 2012, we've had a handful of remixes of the track "Sweet Me," a stunning...

SoulUK | 07/20/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: The Things We'll Do Will Make You Feel Like A Woman

There was a reason for Common going so hard on "Ghetto Dreams." [MTV] DMX is out of prison, and now the countdown begins for how long it'll take him to go back. [MI]Trey Songz will make his feature film debut...

Butta | 07/20/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Tune In Tonight For The Bleuphoria Experience Live With Rahsaan Patterson

Maybe you've noticed a few people today with some extra pep in their step or a twinkle in their eye. If I were a betting woman, I would wager to say that those folks are Rahsaan Patterson fans who have...

Butta | 07/19/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Do It' With Saidah Baba Talibah

Hot on the heels of our proclamation that Saidah Baba Talibah is most definitely Bounce-Worthy, the Canadian songstress has released another track from her upcoming album (S)Cream. Apart from looking fantastic in just about every photo I've seen of her,...

SoulUK | 07/19/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Electric Empire Are Good To 'Have Around'

As the quality of releases seems to be increasing as we progress through the year it's anyone's guess what albums will be deemed the best of 2011. I can say with some certainty that Electric Empire's self-titled debut will figure...

SoulUK | 07/19/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Can Toro y Moi Make You Want To Relive 'Saturday'?

First released in 1985, Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal's "Saturday Love" seems to be having the best year ever. The now 26 year-old R&B staple was the centerpiece of the duo's joint episode of TVOne's Unsung, discussed on Way Black When,...

D-Money | 07/19/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Rahsaan Patterson Is In A State Of 'Bleuphoria'

If you asked 100 soul music fans "Who is the most underrated male vocalist of this generation?" chances are that Rahsaan Patterson would come pretty close to the top of the list. Critically acclaimed and respected by both his contemporaries...

SoulUK | 07/19/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Sarah Fonteyne

After what seems like an eternity, the debut album from London-based songstress Sarah Fonteyne has arrived. Simply called Debut, the collection encompasses soul and jazz with a real late '90s/early '00s vibe -- think something along the lines of Jazzyfatnastees...

SoulUK | 07/19/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Will This O'neal McKnight Song Drive You 'Crazy'?

What do you get when you blend Bobby Brown's well-intentioned but struggling vocals with a generous dose of generic late '90s-style songwriting? If you said, "most of Usher's catalog," you aren't necessarily wrong, but the answer I'm seeking here is...

ChrisAlexander | 07/19/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Come Around My Way

Ja Rule got another 28 months tacked on to his prison bid for tax evasion. Sucks to be him. [RR]With The Neptunes, Q-Tip, Pete Rock, RZA, No I.D., Symbolic One and a few more heavy hitters on production, we're watching...

Butta | 07/19/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Anthony Hamilton Has Some New Music For 'You'

While I can say, hand on heart, that I love Anthony Hamilton, 2008's Point Of It All didn't quite hit the mark for me. I can't put my finger on what was missing, but it just didn't seem to live...

SoulUK | 07/18/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

You Certainly Won't 'Mind' This Fatima & Floating Points Performance

Fatima's Follow You EP has certainly been one of my personal highlights of 2011 so far. So when I saw that some footage of her and Floating Points performing at Montreux Jazz Festival had surfaced, I was eager to press...

SoulUK | 07/18/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: SoulBounce & Sutra Lounge Present The 'Bleuphoria' Experience With Rahsaan Patterson

For Rahsaan Patterson fans, Tuesday, July 19th might as well be a national holiday because that is the date that his long-awaited, highly-anticipated album, bleuphoria, will be released and such an occasion calls for celebration. Those Rahsaaniacs who happen to...

Butta | 07/18/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

The Foreign Exchange Invite You To Be Their 'Friends'

You might own all of their albums, but you haven't truly experienced everything The Foreign Exchange has to offer until you've seen them live. One of the most amazing things about the group is that it is a musical collective...

D-Money | 07/18/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

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

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

D-Money | 07/18/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Knew That There Would Be Days Like This

Have you downloaded your free copy of Zo!'s ...just visiting three yet? Get it while it's hot! [TFEM] In a plot twist that only Diddy could write, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony call it quits. [PPL]John Singleton reflects on making...

Butta | 07/18/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Pittsburgh Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

As anyone who has seen Bilal in concert can attest, seeing him live is an experience. He sings, he screams, he shouts, he rolls around the ground like Patti LaBelle -- he is all the way turned up. The man...

Butta | 07/15/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Interwebs

Music Lovers, Say Hello To Your Newest Addiction: Turntable.fm

Turntable.fm is the latest online phenomenon to capture the attention of music enthusiasts on the web, and for good reason -- it's addictive as all hell. Currently in beta, the draw of Turntable.fm is the ability for people to enter...

Butta | 07/15/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

You'll Want To 'Rewind' This 1-O.A.K. Song Again & Again

Many times when you see an ex out and about, you thank your lucky stars that you're no longer with that clown. But then there are those situations where you see an old flame and want to relight the fire....

Butta | 07/15/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Hollie Smith Is 'Living' Life With A Little Help From Mara TK

When I heard that Hollie Smith and Mara TK were teaming up to release the album Band Of Brothers Vol.1, to say I was excited would be an understatement. As a fan of both artists solo material, as well as...

SoulUK | 07/15/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You's A Big Fine Woman

Thanks to everyone who voted for SoulBounce for Best Music Blog in the 2011 Black Weblog Awards. We did it again! The third time's the charm! [BWA]Yeah, Jill Scott, I think we've all been caught up a time or five....

Butta | 07/15/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

All good things must come to an end, and the West coast leg of The Foreign Exchange's 2011 Authenticity tour will do just that when it wraps in Fresno, California on Friday, July 29th. So all Fresno Bouncers need to...

Butta | 07/14/2011 at 8:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Can This Idle Warship Video Make You A 'System Addict'?

It seems like it was just yesterday (or maybe last week) that we were just getting to hear Idle Warship's new song "System Addict." Wasting no time, the crew has just released a video for the track. Seeming to take...

D-Money | 07/14/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Van Hunt Is 'Savage, Sincere' On His Latest

Keeping true to his word, Van Hunt is filling our musical coffers up with the release of another tune that he's giving away for the low cost of free. Unlike last month's "June," which sounded better suited for a cold,...

Butta | 07/14/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Saidah Baba Talibah

While I usually like my soul music smooth and sensual, sometimes you need something rawer, edgier...different. If that's what your ears have been missing, then get to know Saidah Baba Talibah, the Toronto-born songstress who effortlessly straddles the genres of...

SoulUK | 07/14/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Every Time I Come Around Your City

Beyoncé is still king of the Billboard album chart despite sales of 4 falling off. [IDOL]Nicki Minaj claims that she wasn't involved in a physical altercation with her assistant, but police reports don't lie. [BB] Boom fiyah! Check the ways...

Butta | 07/14/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Los Angeles/Costa Mesa Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

The Foreign Exchange's next to last show on the West coast leg of their 2011 Authenticity tour will find them in Costa Mesa, Cali. Where, you ask? Well that's less than an hour outside of Los Angeles, so this ticket...

Butta | 07/13/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Eric Roberson Reveals 'Mr. Nice Guy?' Tracklist

I am seriously slipping on my Errobsession. Because had my stan game been proper I would have realized that SoulBounce fave Eric Roberson posted the tracklist to his new album, Mr. Nice Guy?, on his Facebook Fan Page over the...

Butta | 07/13/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins Show The 'Summer' Some 'Love'

Finding love in the days of summer is perhaps one of the best feelings in the world. Just like the summer, it's usually hot, steamy, torrid and...sorry, almost got lost there for a minute. Anyway, love in the summertime is...

D-Money | 07/13/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Nneka's 'Soul Is Heavy'

It's been a while since we last heard from Nigerian-German rapper/singer Nneka, but that is all set to change as she prepares the release of her new album, Soul Is Heavy. This will be Nneka's third album (2010's Concrete Jungle...

SoulUK | 07/13/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases, Video SoulBounce

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

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

SoulUK | 07/13/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Nostalgia 77 Bring A 'Hush' To Your Busy Day

There is something that you need to know here before you press play. The video for "Hush," Nostalgia 77's latest release from this year's The Sleepwalking Society, is odd. Once you get past all the weirdness here (seriously, the video...

D-Money | 07/13/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Let Me Get A Hand Clap

DMX isn't trying to leave jail. It's become home. [BB]Lil Kim has a new album in the works, which she'll be lucky to sell two-for-one at the dollar store after that PayPal fiasco. [TGJ]What Bounce-Worthy artist and SoulBounce fave is...

Butta | 07/13/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Nikka Costa & Her Band 'Rip' It Up

Nikka Costa has proven herself to be quite a character on her YouTube channel, the tongue-in-cheek entitled Nikka's Box. If you've been keeping up with her...ahem...box, then you may have noticed that the latest addition is a music video for...

Butta | 07/12/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

This N'dambi Video Will Have You Saying 'Ooo Baby'

N'dambi may have released Pink Elephant in late 2009, but it's turning out to be the gift that keeps on giving with the overnight premiere of a video for the song "Ooo Baby." This sensual groove gets a video that...

Butta | 07/12/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There, Interviews

Goapele Glows In Washington, DC

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

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

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: ERIMAJ

Though it's mostly known for sports teams, oil and right-wing politics and certain talented SoulBounce writers, Texas has also proven to be a fertile ground for musical talent. Take for instance Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts....

D-Money | 07/12/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Alphonso 'Fonce' Mizell (1943-2011)

Alphonso 'Fonce' Mizell of the Mizell Brothers Dead at 68 [Billboard] Mizell Brothers [Wiki][All Music]...

Butta | 07/12/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Show Me What You Working With

Did Mathew Knowles steal form Beyoncé? He wants a court of law to decide. [TMZ]Mary J. Blige says that she just wants to "express again" on My Life Too: The Journey Continues. [MTV]Strawberry Shortcake Rihanna is the new spokesmodel for...

Butta | 07/12/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Lenny Kravitz Is About That 'Rock Star City Life'

With Lenny Kravitz's Black and White America set to drop at the end of next month, anticipation for the album is starting to ramp up. Feeling generous (and perhaps to provide a bit more promotion for the record), Kravitz gave...

D-Money | 07/11/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Think You're 'A Boss' Remixer? Syleena Johnson Wants To Hear What You Got.

Remixologists of the word, listen up: powerhouse vocalist Syleena Johnson is offering you the chance to remix her single "A Boss" and win a cool G in the process. Spin artists will have to impress Johnson by throwing their own...

NubianEmpress | 07/11/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Soul On Film

Take A Musical Journey Through FunkJazz Kafe's 'Diary Of A Decade'

We all know that Atlanta has a rich musical history, however there have been periods of time that have left a profound impact not only on this region but on the world. One of those being from the mid-1990s through...

Peachy Kween | 07/11/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Stretch Ya Out Like Elastic

John Legend got slapped with a lawsuit by someone who accused him of stealing "Maxine's Interlude" from Once Again. [E!] Missed Adele live at the iTunes Festival last week? Watch the entire show now (before the videos get snatched off...

Butta | 07/11/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Oakland Bouncers, are you ready for The Foreign Exchange to bring the Authenticity tour to your city? Who am I kidding? Of course you are! Trick questions aside, the +FE family -- including Nicolay, Phonte, Zo!, Sy Smith, Jeanne Jolly,...

Butta | 07/09/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Kindred The Family Soul & Angela Johnson In Concert!

Kindred the Family Soul is pulling out all the stops for the release of their new album Love Has No Recession. One of their first stops will be in New York City on Wednesday, July 13th at B.B. King Blues...

Butta | 07/09/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Ahmed Sirour's 'My Cherie Amour' Remix Is Stevie 'Wonder-FULL'

It's a challenge to remake an iconic song let alone remix it. People are often so used to the original, that the last thing they want to hear is someone else's take on it. But our good friend Ahmed Sirour...

Butta | 07/08/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Remixers: Alicia Keys Wants You!

A big deal has been made about the tenth anniversary of Alicia Keys' Songs in A Minor. She's done a full re-release of the project with additional songs from the A Minor sessions tacked on for extra measure, made several...

D-Money | 07/08/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Beyoncé's 'Best' Just Isn't Good Enough

Really, Beyoncé? Just when I thought that "Best Thing I Never Had" couldn't get any more lackluster, you go and put out this video. The whole clip can be summed up in one word: Boring. But, because I like a...

D-Money | 07/08/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube

BET Puts On Its 'Sunday Best' For Another Season

After watching yet another ridiculously ratchet awe-inspiring edition of the BET Awards, I'm sure you're left wanting for more of the cable network's prestigious programming. Sarcasm aside, I'm actually being serious about BET's Sunday Best, one of the better music...

D-Money | 07/08/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events

The Detroit Jazz Festival Is Set To Bring Some Cool To Your Summer

Summer is upon us, Bouncers. Barbecues have been had, fireworks have exploded, and the kids are out of school. Still, summer just isn't summer without a good music festival (or a hundred). There are several lined up throughout the country...

D-Money | 07/08/2011 at 11:15 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Got A Freaky, Freaky, Freaky, Freaky Flow

Andre 3000 may light your "Fire;" he's been cast to play Jimi Hendrix in an upcoming biopic. [IDOL] Black love is beautiful: Ameriie dishes on her wedded bliss to Essence. [ESNCE] The GRAMMYs get gangsta -- will not reinstate deleted...

DaTruth | 07/08/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

What better ticket giveaway for SoulBounce to have for our first ever for San Jose Bouncers than for a chance to win tickets to see The Foreign Exchange? Our beloved SoulBounce faves will be coming to your city on Sunday,...

Butta | 07/07/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

'Love Is Found' With Sade

One of the most memorable concerts I've ever been to in my life was when I saw Sade back in 1993 on the Love Deluxe tour. I had been to a Budweiser Superfest or two and a handful of concerts...

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

A Soulful Noise, Events, The Interwebs

Calling All Indie Soul Artists To Try Out For Budweiser's Opening Act

Bounce-Worthy artists listen up: if receiving stacks of money and singing alongside GRAMMY-winning artists is your thing, then this contest is for you! Budweiser and MySpace Music are teaming up to give a lucky soul singer the opportunity open for...

NubianEmpress | 07/07/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Electric Wire Hustle Do It 'Again'

There is always something to be said about simple, especially when it comes to music videos. Sometimes a song just needs room to breathe on its' own without all the bizarre and extra-weird special effects trying to sell it. Take,...

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

First Spin, Free Music

John Legend & Natural Self Are 'Rolling' In The Right Direction

There was certainly some disagreement with regard to John Legend's cover of Adele's smash-hit "Rolling In The Deep" when it surfaced a few months ago. His live rendition did little to silence the critics,but maybe this third time will be...

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

First Spin, Free Music

Idle Warship Want To Get You In Their 'System'

Idle Warship, the blipster Voltron formation created by Talib Kweli, Res, and Canadian MC Graph Nobel, have been threatening to unleash an album on the masses for quite some time. In the meantime, we've gotten two new albums from Kweli...

D-Money | 07/07/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

You Need To 'Wake Up' To Lianne La Havas

I've been following Lianne La Havas for a while now after being introduced to her by Amelia over at PutMeOnIt. Lianne is the latest in a growing line of female singer-songwriters emerging from the UK scene who have a foot...

SoulUK | 07/07/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Don't Wanna Ill, I Just Wanna Chill

A new Outkast album in 2012 following solo releases from Big Boi and Andre 3000 in the fourth quarter? The world may just be coming to an end next year. [TWV]KING speaks! See what the Boune-Worthy trio had to say...

Butta | 07/07/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Not Been Missing: Jheri Curls

"Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it." -- Edmund Burke There are certain things that need not be revisited. Phenomena that we wish would go away, that we want to sweep under the rug. However, staying silent...

NubianEmpress | 07/06/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

That Girl Is 'Poison Candy' To Reggie B

Since releasing the EP Tomorrows Not Promised this past February in conjunction with Triple P's Saadiq, Reggie B has cranked out another delectable bit of soulful futuristic funk for our enjoyment. On "Poison Candy" he calls a woman out for...

Butta | 07/06/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Rahsaan Patterson & Friends Welcome Us To 'Bleuphoria'

Rahsaan Patterson's Bleuphoria has got to be one of the most anticipated new releases that lovers of soul music have been waiting on for the past couple years. Once the album finally drops on July 19th that waiting will turn...

Butta | 07/06/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ben Westbeech Doesn't 'Need A Dollar' But A 'Fiver' Instead

Ben Westbeech has become quite the favorite around SoulBounce Towers and, while we wait for his highly anticipated sophomore album to drop, this slightly tongue-in-cheek cover of Aloe Blacc's "I Need A Dollar" provides another reason to love him. The...

SoulUK | 07/06/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

Sola Rosa 'Get It Together' For An International Release

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

SoulUK | 07/06/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Tawiah Can 'Break Away' From The Pack With This Performance

It seems like an eternity and then some since we had any new material from Bounce-Worthy UK songstress Tawiah. Yes there have been guest spots and remixes, but what we are really eager to hear is some new material from...

SoulUK | 07/06/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Little Dragon & Tensnake Create A 'Ritual Union'

Little Dragon's "Ritual Union" has got to be the catchiest song I've heard this year, and I'm sure that their album of the same name will include similarly catchy electro-soul gems once it drops at the end of the month....

SoulUK | 07/06/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Does Chris Turner's 'Kiss' Give You 'Life?'

To say that I'm anticipating Chris Turner's debut release would be a gross understatement. Every time something new from him makes its way into my inbox, I tend to get all giggy inside, like a kid on Christmas morning. I'll...

Ivory | 07/06/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Some Try To Copy

+FE Music's lineup of releases will keep your ears satisfied for the rest of the year. [TFEM]DJ Premier is now accepting music to play on his radio show. [DJPB]Mick Boogie and DJ Jazzy Jeff provide the soundtrack to the season...

Butta | 07/06/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

I, Ced's 'Angel' Is 'Magic'

I, Ced is readying his debut album, All in My Mind, for its' July 12th release, and he's sharing a bonus cut to both give us a taste and tide us over til that time. Although the song "Angel (She's...

Butta | 07/05/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Teedra Moses Takes Us To The 'Luxurious Undergrind'

How fitting that Teedra Moses freeleased her fourth mixtape on July 4th, setting off her excited fanbase like human fireworks. The first lady of Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group let loose the 10-track Luxurious Undergrind to her adoring public yesterday...

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