Archive » October 2011

This page contains 194 entries posted in October 2011

First Spin, Free Music

Renee Dion & Tall Black Guy Deliver A 'Thriller' Of A Michael Jackson Remake

With today being Halloween, whether you celebrate or not, one thing is for sure: you have heard Michael Jackson's "Thriller," sang the song out loud or in your head, and/or done the video's iconic choreography at least 50-11 times today....

Butta | 10/31/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Marsha Ambrosius In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers are in for an aural treat when Marsha Ambrosius comes to town on Sunday, November 6th to Rams Head Live! on her first headlining tour. This has been an exciting year for the former Floetry member with the...

Butta | 10/31/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will You Love Mary J. Blige's '25/8' Video?

Mary J. Blige is gearing up for the November 21st release of My Life II...With the Long As Hell Title, and she's Mary Bopping all over our computer and television screens with her music video for the current single "25/8."...

Butta | 10/31/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Smoove & Turrell Show Electric Empire Some 'Lovin'' With A New Remix

We already brought you Chris Bangs' take on Electric Empire's irresistible single "Baby Your Lovin'," and now it's the turn of Northern Soulsters Smoove & Turrell to sprinkle a little magic dust atop of an already great song. I didn't think...

SoulUK | 10/31/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Mark Ronson Brings You Jazz 'A La Modeliste'

What do you do if you're a DJ tasked with reinterpreting jazz through your own lens? If you're Mark Ronson, you invite friends like Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Trombone Shorty, drummer Zigaboo Modeliste, and The Dap-Kings over to make a...

D-Money | 10/31/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Pause For A Cause, Releases

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

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

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

I Was There

Eric Roberson Shows NYC Just How 'Nice' He Is

Rain and wind couldn't stop the crowd from filling up TriBeCa's Bubble Lounge on a recent Wednesday evening. No, they weren't there for the cocktails or the bubbly, but for R&B's own Mister Nice Guy Eric Roberson. Mr. Roberson was...

D-Money | 10/31/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Common Keeps His Eye To The 'Blue Sky'

After teasing us for the past month with a lyric video and behind-the-scenes stills, Common finally gives fans us what we've been waiting for with the official video for "Blue Sky." The second single taken from his No I.D.-helmed ninth...

Ivory | 10/31/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mara Hruby Is Quite A Lovely 'Character'

With a voice as timeless as her style, Mara Hruby has been charming us with her melodic sounds since she appeared in 2010 with her debut EP, From Her Eyes. Covering more than a few modern-day classics, the Oakland native...

Peachy Kween | 10/31/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: The Doctor Said I Had Blood Clots, But I Ain't Jamaican, Man

More bad news for Adele: she's cancelled the remaining dates on her tour and has scheduled vocal cord surgery. [TLL]The Brand New Heavies have launched a new website and are giving away a free EP. [TBNH]The Throne is getting rave...

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

Soul Food

Soul Foodie: Take Your Time With 'The Panties' Passion Fruit Bellini

Soul Foodie Soundtrack: Mos Def "The Panties" Like a tight lyric over the right beat, every meal has its perfect complement. And what goes better with good food than a good drink? Since man mixed his first drink, there has...

TCleaves | 10/29/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

The Foreign Exchange is hitting various Southern cities on the fall leg of the Authenticity Tour and one such is Memphis, TN on Tuesday, November 15th. Nicolay, Phonte, Zo!, Sy Smith, and Jeanne Jolly will be playing at the Rumba...

Butta | 10/28/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

You Don't 'Mind' If Jill Scott Gets A Little Sexy, Do You?

Jill Scott has never shied away from the sexual, and with her latest video for single "So Gone (What My Mind Says)" --which happened to make our Cuffin' Season playlist, by the way-- she shows that she doesn't plan on...

D-Money | 10/28/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Aischa Traidia Is Heading For The 'City Life'

I have been looking forward to Aischa Traidia's debut album, City Life, dropping later this year after hearing the single, "What's Going On?," and various other snippets of goodness. Alas, the album has now been pushed back to early 2012, but...

SoulUK | 10/28/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Black Einstein & Sharlene Hector Take Us Into 'The Light'

Nothing makes me happier than when two of Britain's best musical talents come together on a track and showcase why the UK has one of the most exciting music scenes in the world. Well that's exactly what we have here,...

SoulUK | 10/28/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Syleena Johnson & Tweet Performing 'Angry Girl' Makes Us Very Happy

The return of Syleena Johnson with a new album, Chapter V: Underrated, is cause enough to celebrate, but there's one song in particular that has us popping bottles here at SBHQ and that's "Angry Girl," her duet with Tweet. Yes,...

Butta | 10/28/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

It's A New 'Break Of Dawn' For Goapele

After numerous delays and proving that good things come to those who wait, Bay Area songstress Goapele has released her third studio album, Break Of Dawn. It was back in 2009 when we got our first glimpse of this project...

SoulUK | 10/28/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Hamdan Al-Abri

Here at SoulBounce we cover music from the four corners of the globe, but I don't think we have yet come across an artist hailing from the United Arab Emirates. Step forward Hamdan Al-Abri, a 30-year-old singer/songwriter, who I discovered...

SoulUK | 10/28/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Get A Closer Look At The 'iSHE + Hezekiah Project'

So many wonderful collaborations have come forth this year that have blessed us with equally awesome music, and for me one of those standouts has been the iSHE + Hezekiah Project the self-titled debut album from iSHE and Hezekiah. Now...

Peachy Kween | 10/28/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm Already Insane

Cute alert! Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have an entire website dedicated to their twins, Monroe and Moroccan. [DB]The myth that is D'Angelo has mysteriously booked two shows at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. [PBB]Need a last minute Halloween costume idea?...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

St. Louis, MO Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert On The Authenticity Tour!

The next-to-last month of the year is going to be a busy one for The Foreign Exchange with their Authenticity Tour in full swing. Team +FE will be taking their soulful show to St. Louis, MO on Monday, November 14th...

Butta | 10/27/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Don't Remain 'Unaware' Of Allen Stone After This 'Conan' Performance

Last night television audiences were introduced to unconventional soul singer Allen Stone on Conan O'Brien's late-night talk show. I call him unconventional not because of the way he sounds, which is on the mellow blue-eyed soul tip, but because he...

Butta | 10/27/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Beyoncé Leaves Some People Off Her 'Party' Guest List

As excited as we were upon first hearing Beyoncé's "Party" then subsequently learning that a video would be released for it, we can't help but be a little disappointed in the end result. Sure Bey is looking her usual beautiful...

Butta | 10/27/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Monica Is So 'Gone' Again

Monica brings her new single, "Until It's Gone," to dramatic life in the song's music video. Starring Malinda Williams and Brian White, the video literally starts off with a bang when the two are involved in a car accident and...

Butta | 10/27/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Los Charly's Orchestra Leave Us 'Feeling High'

Soul music compilations are a hit or miss affair generally, however if there is one name you can always rely on to deliver the goods, it is British label Expansion's Soul Togetherness series. Their 2011 collection features songs from SoulBounce...

SoulUK | 10/27/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Gloria Estefan's 'Miss Little Havana' Wants To Party All The Time

Gloria Estefan's Miss Little Havana is a fun, sweet-but-street album that I challenge anybody not to get up and dance to. One thing I've always respected Gloria for is how she embraces all of Cuban music, specifically the African components....

Ms. Krista | 10/27/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

J*DaVeY Show Off Their 'Designer' Album Artwork

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

J-Boogie & The Pimps Of Joytime Put In 'Work'

Since copping Undercover, the latest album from J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science, earlier this month I have kept returning to a handful of its tracks over and over. In addition to the two we featured previously, "Go To Work" featuring The Pimps...

SoulUK | 10/27/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Let's Pretend For One Night That I'm The Man In Your Life

The British coroner ruled Amy Winehouse's death a "misadventure," finding she had alcohol five times higher than the legal limit in her system. [IDOL] The Original 7ven still know what time it is and so does a certain music blog...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

The Foreign Exchange is pulling out all the stops on the fall leg of the Authenticity Tour and making stops in new cities along the way. The +FE family will be making their way to Louisville, KY on Sunday, November...

Butta | 10/26/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Show Etiquette

The venue is dark. Hundreds of bodies are pressed against each other in anticipation of the show of a lifetime. You are there with a friend and don't really know what to expect, you just jumped at the chance for...

NubianEmpress | 10/26/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The On The Rise Soul & R&B Showcase!

The Songwriters Association of Washington is sponsoring the On the Rise Soul & R&B Showcase on Thursday, November 3rd at Washington, DC's historic Blues Alley. The performer's list reads like a Who's Who of the DMV indie music scene with...

Butta | 10/26/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Get 'Over' Yourself & 'Move' With Common

As a sure sign that we'll be getting a new Common album soon, it seems that Mr. Lynn is all over the place. We've already brought you "Blue Sky," the first taste from The Dreamer/The Believer (as well as a...

D-Money | 10/26/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Scrimshire Takes Us 'Home'

After spending his days running the Wah Wah 45s label alongside Dom Servini, and working on projects from the label's stable of artists, Scrimshire has found the time to follow up his 2009 debut Along Came The Devil One Night....

SoulUK | 10/26/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

We Can't 'Hide' Our Excitement About 14th's EP

14th's "Hide Yourself" became quite the favorite here at SBHQ, so it was with some excitement when we pressed play on the full Hide Yourself EP. The first single was a genre-bending affair, encompassing house, soul, and electro with a...

SoulUK | 10/26/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Do Amalia's New Visuals 'Freeze' You In Your Tracks?

To coincide with the release of their The Boogie Vol.2 compilation, Tokyo Dawn Records have released the video for Amalia's "Freeze That," a track which appears on the compilation as well as Amalia's debut album, Art Slave, which dropped at...

SoulUK | 10/26/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: At Least We Know That We Made Another Memory

Paul Porter asks, "Why is Black radio so damn bad?" [RR]Get the track-by-track scoop on Mary J. Blige's new album with the ridiculously long title, My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act I). [RU] Is Rihanna releasing too many albums...

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Afro-Blue Was 'Killing' The Competition On 'The Sing-Off'

Last night on The Sing-Off, Afro-Blue showed up, showed out, and showed why they are the most unique contestants in this year's competition not to mention the ones to beat. After last week's shocker that found them on the brink...

Butta | 10/25/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Estelle Takes Us 'Back To Love'

Although she's gained success in her adopted home of the United States, Estelle still reps hard for her homeland and she's released a new single and video just for the UK with "Back To Love." And thanks to the magic...

Butta | 10/25/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Boyz II Men Do It 'For Love'

Boyz II Men are back, y'all! As a one-time Boyz II Men stan, I'm pretty excited about this fact and even more excited about their new album, Twenty, which was released yesterday. I made haste to listen to it more...

Butta | 10/25/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Get Your 'Boogie' On With Tokyo Dawn For The Second Time

Yes, it is that time again: the great folks over at Tokyo Dawn Records have released yet another compilation for our listening pleasure. A follow up to last year's The Boogie Vol.1 (and a great companion piece to The Heart...

SoulUK | 10/25/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Phonte's 'Charity Starts At Home' Shows Where His Heart Is

"New Tigallo! New Tigallo! New Tigallo!" is a clarion call for Phonte lovers the world over, and Mr. Coleman has outdone himself with the release of Charity Starts At Home, his first full-length solo project. Newly reunited with spiritual (and...

NubianEmpress | 10/25/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

It's 'Hard Work' For Smoove & Turrell's 'Money'

I have to admit that Smoove & Turrell's Eccentric Audio has gotten lost in the shuffle a bit this year. I played their debut to death and then some, but their sophomore set doesn't seem to have the immediacy of...

SoulUK | 10/25/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Drop A Brother To His Knees

Janet Jackson rescheduled a portion of her world tour to attend the final days of the Dr. Conrad Murray trial with her family. [EW]Flo Rida missed his latest performance after Australian authorities raided his hotel suite and arrested his personal...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

This is the week that Goapele fans have been waiting for, with her new album, Break of Dawn, hitting stores and the singer hitting stages. After stopping in NYC and Baltimore, her next stop will be in the DMV when...

Butta | 10/24/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

'Lose Yourself' In Lalah Hathaway

So by now everyone who reads these pages should have bought Lalah Hathaway's new album, Where It All Begins, which was released last Tuesday. Not owning this album is not an option for lovers of good soul music. But if...

Butta | 10/24/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

It's Proh Mic & Coultrain's 'Turn'

We've been rocking to Proh Mic and Coultrain's collabo on the track "Turn It Over" since it dropped back in February. That song broke us off with the first bit of ear candy from Proh Mic's debut album, Rhythm For...

Butta | 10/24/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Turn Your Lights Down' With Chris Turner

Acoustic performances have a way of breathing new life into a song, no matter how many times you've heard the original. The stripped-down backing always seems to cast a soothing, more relaxed vibe over a song. Singer Chris Turner has...

Ivory | 10/24/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Share In Meshell Ndegeocello's 'La Petit Mort'

Are you guys ready? Only a couple short weeks remain before the November 8th arrival of Meshell Ndegeocello's latest opus Weather. I'm already anxious to hear how the record will sound, especially if it's going in the direction of "Dirty...

D-Money | 10/24/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Praise & Worship, Video SoulBounce

Sounds Of Blackness Encourage You To 'Fly Again'

Twenty years after releasing their GRAMMY Award-winning debut album, The Evolution of Gospel, which contained the popular crossover jam "Optimistic," Sounds of Blackness is still on the scene and making a joyful noise. The gospel choir recently released a self-titled...

Butta | 10/24/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Switch Shows Andrea Martin Some 'Love'

As one half of world famous DJ/production duo Major Lazer alongside Diplo, Switch has had his fair share of chart successes, most recently with Beyoncé's "Run The World (Girls)." When he isn't producing or remixing for mainstream mega-stars, he finds...

SoulUK | 10/24/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Is Rebecca Ferguson The 'Real' Deal?

I've already made my feelings on this year's British version of X Factor clear, besides Misha B., and maybe one or two others, the talent this year is sorely lacking. If we rewind to last year the outlook was slightly...

SoulUK | 10/24/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Applejac Remixes Carvalho & We Are 'Loving' It

We are still waiting on Bounce-Worthy singer/songwriter Carvalho to release his debut album, All The Things You Know To Be True, but there have been various goodies dropping to tide us over and make the wait a little easier. Applejac's remix...

SoulUK | 10/24/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Wear Something See-Through

Nominations for the 2011 Soul Train Awards have been announced. [BB]Nicki Minaj has a new nail color line with OPI. [BS]Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey debuted their twins to the world on 20/20. [CL]Jennifer Lopez got caught in her feelings...

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

Soul Food

Soul Foodie: 'This Could Be Love' When You Bite Into This Pan Seared Salmon

Soul Foodie Soundtrack: Lalah Hathaway "This Could Be Love" There are certain things, places, and people that elicit an immediate, involuntary response with each encounter. Your heartbeat starts to race, you get a glimmer in your eye, butterflies play tag...

TCleaves | 10/22/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers, get ready to celebrate the release of Goapele's new album, Break of Dawn, with her on Tuesday, October 25th. That is the day that the record hits stores as well as the day that she will be performing...

Butta | 10/21/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

DJ Center's 'Everything In Time' Gets 'Remixed' Just Right

We gave you the scoop back in August about DJ Center's Everything In Time Remixed album, which finally got released this week. The Sam Champ remix of "You Got the Love" featuring Gretchen Parlato got us open, but that was...

Butta | 10/21/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Full Crate's 'Golden Glasses' Are Filled With Refreshing Sounds

My how time flies. This year is quickly running toward the finish line, and it's been almost a year since we've gotten any new music from one of our favorite Amsterdam exports and a member of the Red Bull Music...

Butta | 10/21/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways

SoulBouncers: Enter To Win A 'Beats, Rhymes & Life' DVD & Signed Poster!

The film Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest has garnered across-the-board praise from old fans and newbies to Tribe alike. Now that the documentary has completed its theatrical run, it's newly released on DVD and...

Butta | 10/21/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I'm Mad, Video SoulBounce

Justin Timberlake Manages To Piss Us Off Again

So, let me get this straight: Justin Timberlake's a rapper now? Apparently so if you go by the newest video by FreeSol, one of Justin's artists on his Tennman label. I won't get too detailed about how laughably bad this...

D-Money | 10/21/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Little Dragon & Questlove Show NYC A 'Union' They'll Never Forget

If you were to mention the name Little Dragon to most people, a resounding "Who?" may be their response. However, you wouldn't have known that by the sold-out crowd at New York's Terminal 5 this past Friday. A sea of...

D-Money | 10/21/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

We Are 'Crazy' About Rahsaan Patterson's New Single

By now all of you have probably gotten your hands on a copy of Rahsaan Patterson's latest album bleuphoria, but for those of you that are slacking we here at SoulBounce will offer up a prayer for your musical souls...

SoulUK | 10/21/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

It's A Question Of 'Age' For Lianne La Havas

Lianne La Havas is undeniably one of the brightest stars on the UK music scene at the moment. Garnering praise from both the underground music blogs and mainstream media, earlier this week she achieved the musician's Holy Grail by appearing...

SoulUK | 10/21/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm A Survivor

MC Hammer is pushing a new search engine to give Google some competition. With a name like WireDoo, we doubt it will be any. [HP]Janelle Monàe and Jill Scott will be bringing a little funk and soul to the 2011...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Nashville Bouncers, where ya at? Hopefully you're out there somewhere because we'd hate to keep this pair of tickets to ourselves that we're giving away to see The Foreign Exchange live in concert there. Phonte, Nicolay, Zo!, Sy Smith, and...

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

Oakland, Cali-based songbird Goapele will be flying to the East coast to kick off her Break of Dawn Album Release Tour, and her first stop is New York City on Monday, October 24th at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill....

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Hawthorne Headhunters Give Us A 'Myriad' Of Sounds

If SoulBounce were a record label, it'd be Plug Research. It only makes sense since so many artists who we love and write about on these digital pages are being signed to PR. From Bilal, to Quadron, to Robin Hannibal,...

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Rochelle Jordan Hits Us With Her Best 'Shot'

One of Chris Rock's most famous bits from one of his HBO comedy specials is when he's talking about one of his daughters and he says that his "only job in life is to keep her off the pole." He...

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Don't Sleep On New Look's 'Nap On The Bow'

We hipped you to Bounce-Worthy husband and wife duo New Look and their debut album a couple weeks ago. A video for the single "Nap On the Bow" has also been making the rounds. The electronic track gets computer-generated visuals...

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

For Anthony David, It's All About 'Location, Location, Location'

After releasing As Above, So Below this past March, Anthony David isn't resting on his musical laurels. As a matter of fact, he has another project coming our way this December 6th with #LocationLocationLocation. The album is comprised of three...

Butta | 10/20/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Crowd Participation, Video SoulBounce

SoulBounce Reacts To Rihanna's 'We Found Love' Video

Rihanna's music video for her billionth single, "We Found Love," generated a ton a controversy before it was even released. It's safe to say that everyone expected another cheesecake-filled romp through Irish fields when photos of her from the shoot...

SoulBounce | 10/20/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul Cynic, Video SoulBounce

Kelly Rowland Continues To Release 'Whatever'

Life for Kelly Rowland ain't been no crystal stair. But one can't hold that against her, as that Rowlandian determination to succeed at coasting by is the stuff of legend. Really. The High Priestess of Baggy Bathing Suits is back...

ChrisAlexander | 10/20/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Is Bridget Kelly Just Like 'Every Girl'? You Be The Judge.

Bridget Kelly is probably best known as the stand-in for Alicia Keys on "Empire State of Mind" whenever Alicia wasn't available. But don't be mistaken, just because she filled in for her doesn't mean that she's a poor man's Alicia...

D-Money | 10/20/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Did It Feel Good To You, Baby, Like It Felt Good To Me

Having sold over four million records so far this year, Adele continues her chart domination. [TLL]Dr. Conrad Murray is being painted as a hapless clown at his trial in the death of Michael Jackson. You think? [PPL]Kanye West announced a...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

The Foreign Exchange are hitting markets that they've never hit before or not in a while on the fall leg of the Authenticity Tour. One such is Birmingham, AL when Team FE performs there on Thursday, November 10th. It all...

Butta | 10/19/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Television Theme Songs

Good people, I'm going to get to the meat of it right now. The game is missing something so small that it's hard to recognize its absence -- a dangerous thing in the musical world. Television theme songs. Like seriously....

NubianEmpress | 10/19/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Watch Kenny Wesley 'Rock' Out In The Studio

With the exception of a couple of dissenting opinions, the overall reception for Kenny Wesley's cover of Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" was a warm one. Most (myself included) agreed that he slam dunked his version, coloring outside the lines...

Butta | 10/19/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We're 'Sticking With' Kindred The Family Soul

Aja Graydon, the fair maiden of husband and wife duo Kindred the Family Soul, takes center stage in the video for their song "Sticking With You." We see a glimpse of hubby Fatin Dantzler and he can be heard on...

Butta | 10/19/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'Sesame Street' Encourages Children (And Adults) To 'Change The World'

I have my own awesome memories of growing up watching Sesame Street as a kid, from learning to count to being totally enamored with a certain yellow bird. However, as an adult now, I've found something extra special in rediscovering...

Peachy Kween | 10/19/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Greg Banks

Greg Banks has a lot going on for himself. The New Orleans native is an actor, model, and --most importantly -- a very talented singer/songwriter. I was put on to Greg via Twitter (a usual source of ratchetry and nonsense...

D-Money | 10/19/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

The Stuyvesants Want To Give Us 'The Finer Things' In Life

The soundtrack for summer 2010, at least for me, consisted almost solely of Brooklyn's Finest, the first project to come from the collaborative genius that is The Stuyvesants. Comprised of Allan Cole aka Algorythm and Darien Victor Birks of Flwrpt...

Peachy Kween | 10/19/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Gotta Be In Love Or Something Like That

Whitney Houston is back in the studio reportedly recording songs for the Sparkle remake. [TLL]Will Smith's empire keep growing; he just became a minority owner in the Philadelphia 76ers. [BB] Another day, another rapper catching a case: Soulja Boy got...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Further solidifying themselves as the hardest working band in indie soul, The Foreign Exchange picks up with the fall leg of the Authenticity Tour this November. The first stop will be in Atlanta on Wednesday, November 9th when Phonte, Nicolay,...

Butta | 10/18/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Afro-Blue Made Us 'Wanna Dance' On 'The Sing-Off'

Last night The Sing-Off returned with the top 10 a cappella groups going head-to-head in two groups of five with the field narrowed down to eight advancing to next week at the end. Fans of Afro-Blue were both dancing in...

Butta | 10/18/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Spend 'Another Night' With JKriv & Adeline Michèle

We've already brought you "Another Night," the '80's R&B-flavored track from Tortured Soul member JKriv, and now we bring you visuals to go along with it. Relying heavily on guest vocalist Adeline Michèle's visage and not much else, it might...

D-Money | 10/18/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Pause For A Cause, Video SoulBounce

There's No Need To 'Forgive' DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah For This Video We Won't Soon Forget

You didn't forget about DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah's summertime freelease, Back For More, did you? If you know like I know, then you're still bumping this joint and gaining hours of enjoyment from Jeff's stellar production backing Ayah's soulful...

Butta | 10/18/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Bobbie Gordon Is Dealing With 'Matters Of The Heart'

Emails proclaiming their subject as "the next big thing" are ten-a-penny round these parts. I suppose that is to be expected, given that a publicist's job is to convince those on the receiving end of such emails that their artist...

SoulUK | 10/18/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Teedra Moses Shows Just How 'Luxurious' The 'Undergrind' Can Be

One of the great things about a venue like New York's S.O.B.'s is how intimate it is. Its smaller size along with its great sound system make any performance there feel like a personalized event. In other words, it's the...

D-Money | 10/18/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mixtape Roundup, Releases

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

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

SoulUK | 10/18/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Submotion Orchestra Are 'All Yours'

Dubstep, along with '90s-revival R&B, seem to have been the genres of choice in 2011. It's what all the "cool kids" are listening to and all the high-brow music critics are raving about. So if you fall into either of...

SoulUK | 10/18/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Act Like You're Mine In The Light And The Dark

Rumors of VH1 Soul's demise -- or takeover by Ryan Seacrest -- have been greatly exaggerated. It's not going anywhere. [MN]Former girlfriend Elise Neal blasts Rick Ross' handlers for not being more concerned about his health. Wait, Rozay dated Elise...

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

First Spin

Let The Roots & Big K.R.I.T. 'Make' Your Day

Nothing beats a case of The Mondays (or any other day of the week for that matter) like new music from The Roots. And this one is extra special because not only is it the first single from their upcoming...

Butta | 10/17/2011 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Can You Weather A 'Cold Summer' With CJ Hilton?

CJ Hilton first appeared on our radar by way of Raphael Saadiq who included him on the song "Never Give You Up" alongside Stevie Wonder from 2008's The Way I See It. Not bad for his first time outta the...

Butta | 10/17/2011 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Find Out The Type Of Woman To Make Anthony Hamilton Say 'Woo'

Anthony Hamilton leaks have been dropping on the net like loose change out of pockets for a while now. Some have been great and others not so much, but rest assured that "Woo," his official first single from his upcoming...

Butta | 10/17/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, House of Soul

Evan Bourgeois Lasry & Rogiers Do It 'Again' For The First Time

When it comes to affairs of a broken heart, often we have to remind ourselves not to be the same fool twice when said heartbreaker comes sniffing around, hitting you up on Facebook, or blowing up your celly trying to...

Butta | 10/17/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Miguel Has A Video For 'Girls Like You'

I'm surprised as anyone that Miguel is still releasing singles from his debut album, but keep 'em coming because he's finally getting to the songs that I really dug from All I Want Is You. One such is "Girls Like...

Butta | 10/17/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Well, 'If It Isn't' Beyoncé's Video For 'Love On Top'

Folks are always accusing Beyoncé of lifting her video concepts from other sources (and with good reason, it seems), but in this case, B seems to be deliberately paying homage to New Edition's classic "If It Isn't Love" video. We...

D-Money | 10/17/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'No' Second Chances From Baby Sol

I always look forward to seeing videos from some of my favorite independent artists, as I'm interested to see what they can come up with, in comparison to their major-label contemporaries, given the huge differences in budget. A video doesn't...

SoulUK | 10/17/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Ivory & Gold Are Certainly Not In The 'Rookie' Category

You know how we wait, sometimes years, for artists we like to release new material? Sometimes we get frustrated. Sometimes we accept that we won't get any newness and make do with what we already have. Sometimes we forget all...

SoulUK | 10/17/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: If You Got Time Then I Got Time

How does Janet Jackson manage to look better as she gets older? [RO] After two health scares on Friday, Rick Ross seems to be doing fine now. [BB]Keyshia Cole has revealed the title to her next album. [BS] Are people...

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

Soul Food

Soul Foodie: 'Take Off The Blues' With 3-Cheese Macaroni & Cheese

Soul Foodie Soundtrack: The Foreign Exchange "Take Off the Blues" There are times in life where it seems that there is a private conspiracy working against your every plan and action. The moments where nothing seems to go right and...

TCleaves | 10/15/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Phonte & 9th Wonder In Concert!

To celebrate the recent release of their new albums, Charity Starts at Home and The Wonder Years, Phonte and 9th Wonder are embarking on a brief tour to bring their music to the people. This will be the first time...

Butta | 10/14/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Phonte & 9th Wonder In Concert!

After repairing their friendship, rekindling their fire in the studio, and releasing their new albums on the same day, the next logical step for Phonte and 9th Wonder would be to reunite and go out on tour together, right? Damn...

Butta | 10/14/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Have An Awkward Rap Song? 'Awkward Black Girl' Wants To Hear It!

Ever since happening to catch the first episode of Issa Rae's hilarious Awkward Black Girl web series, I've been hooked. One of the best parts of the series are the songs that the main character J comes up with and...

D-Money | 10/14/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Skillz Wants You To 'Celebrate Life' With Him

As I prepare to head to my hometown of Richmond, VA, it's only fitting that I get the weekend started by watching a video by another Cap City native, Skillz. Known to many for his yearly rap-ups and the Hip-Hop...

NubianEmpress | 10/14/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Erykah Badu Mesmerizes Us One More 'Time'

Erykah Badu brings us yet another video from her 2010 set, New Amerykah Part Two, with her visual interpretation of the second movement of "Out My Mind, Just In Time." Unlike her slightly unhinged appearance and tormented dance in the...

Butta | 10/14/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul Cynic

Is It Time To Occupy Record Labels?

You remember when Q-Tip told us on all about, "Industry Rule #4080: Record company people are shady"? The classic line from the 1991 A Tribe Called Quest single "Check the Rhime" was one of the first records to warn aspiring...

Bobby Marvin | 10/14/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Black Hollywood Howard University Homecoming Party With Eric Roberson!

Fall in Washington, DC means a few things: leaves turning brown, unpredictable weather, Redskins mania, and the annual week-long extravaganza commonly known as Howard University's Homecoming. The football game is relatively irrelevant because it's the events and parties that matter...

Butta | 10/14/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Lalah Hathaway Takes Us To 'Where It All Begins'

With over two decades in the industry, a family name that inspires awe in music lovers worldwide, and a voice that can melt the hardest of hearts, a new album from soul veteran Lalah Hathaway has been on everybody's wishlist...

SoulUK | 10/14/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Robin Hannibal Helps Louie Share Her 'Dirty Secrets'

Whatever it is that Robin Hannibal is drinking, I need some. How he finds the time to keep his finger in so many musical pies is beyond me, this year alone he has managed to release his solo EP Bobby...

SoulUK | 10/14/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We Have A 'Question' About Vindahl's NSFW New Video

Vindahl's new album, Serendipity, has been in heavy rotation around these parts since its release last month. In addition to the two tracks we featured previously, one of the album's stand-out cuts was "The Question" featuring the Swedish vocalist Jenny...

SoulUK | 10/14/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Yo, It's The Real

Parents, please save the babies from Nicki Minaj. This is highly inappropriate. [BAMWK]Drake is more sensitive than a Carl Thomas song. Man up, dude. [NB] Big Boi cut a deal to avoid jail time for a recent drug arrest. Next...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Revelations & Tré Williams Listening Party & See Monet In Concert!

NYC Bouncers are in store for a triple threat at this month's Nu-Soul Saturday show at Frank's Lounge in Brooklyn on Saturday, October 22nd. First on deck is a listening party for The Revelations feat. Tre Williams new release, Concrete...

Butta | 10/13/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Get Into Some 'Trouble' With José James

José James' Blackmagic was one of my favorite albums of 2010. So when I learned that he was hard at work on his fourth studio album, No Beginning, No End, my excitement bubbled to the surface. Now that my ears...

Butta | 10/13/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events

Meshell Ndegeocello To Take Her 'Weather' On The Road

When I got new material from Meshell Ndegeocello in the form of “Dirty World,” I was overjoyed. When I got the news that the ever-talented performer would be releasing a new album, I was ecstatic. So it goes without saying...

D-Money | 10/13/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Dee-1 Has A Message For 'Uncle Tom'

We all know the type. We may have gone to school with one, go to work with another, or even be related to the kinda person who many would describe as an Uncle Tom. New Orleans rapper Dee-1 takes aim...

Butta | 10/13/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Let Rahsaan Patterson & Lalah Hathaway Sing To You At '6 AM'

Whenever besties Rahsaan Patterson and Lalah Hathaway get together, you are guaranteed to be entertained. From the comedy of the The Lah! and Rah! Show (more new episodes please) to those magical moments when they share the same stage, it...

Butta | 10/13/2011 at 2:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Are You Ready For T.iM.E & Joy Jones To 'Breakthrough'?

It's been a minute since we've heard anything from the direction of Bounce-Worthy songstress Joy Jones, but now we get to hear and see more of her on the first single and in the video for "Breakthrough" by the duo...

Butta | 10/13/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

There's No 'Doubt' That Lianne La Havas Has A Bright Future

Hot on the heels of the release of not one, but two EPs last week, Londoner Lianne La Havas has premiered the video for her official first single "No Room For Doubt." The song, taken from her EP Lost &...

SoulUK | 10/13/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will Ronnie James Win Your Praise Or 'Creep' You Out With His Radiohead Cover?

When you're a new artist, it takes balls to cover a well-known and loved song like, say, Radiohead's "Creep." For one, you have the pressure to live up to the original while still putting your own spin on it. Then,...

D-Money | 10/13/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Can't Front, I Want You To Want Me

Esquire named Rihanna "The Sexiest Woman Alive" in a pictorial with her wearing nothing but leaves. Yawn. [ESQR]Fantasia revealed the due date and sex of her baby, but is still tight-lipped about the father. [CNN]Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff...

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

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Dancing Rappers

Apparently the best part of last night's EBT BET Hip Hop Awards '11 was at the end of the show, when the only slightly-overweight lover Heavy D broke it down with a four-minute medley of his certified jams. And since...

NubianEmpress | 10/12/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Maysa & Dwele Bloom In 'Flower Girl'

Maysa is as lovely as the flowers that abound in the music video for her new single, "Flower Girl," featuring Dwele. The Incognito regular is prepping for the release of her next album, Motions of Love, on November 8th, and...

Butta | 10/12/2011 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

DJ Shadow & Yukimi Nagano Bring Things Down To 'Scale'

Did anyone else know that DJ Shadow had a new album out? I don't know how, but we here at SBHQ completely overlooked this one. Well, after hearing the wake-up call that is "Scale It Back," we are no long...

D-Money | 10/12/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Kenny Wesley Wants To 'Rock With You'

When you possess a four-octave range like Washington, DC-based singer/songwriter Kenny Wesley does, it's pretty much guaranteed that you can sing anything and sing it well with relative ease. So when I ran into him this past weekend and he...

Butta | 10/12/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

You Want To Hear Some New Carl Thomas, 'Don't' You?

Pushing an album back is fairly common in the music industry, so it's no surprise that Carl Thomas' Conquer didn't hit shelves a week ago on October 4th. Don't be alarmed though, because Carl's given us something to make the...

D-Money | 10/12/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Nas Does 'Good' In The Hood In 'Nasty'

The music video for "Nasty," the lead single for Nas' upcoming album Life Is Good, might start off with him smoking a cigar while popping bottles with models wrapped in lavish furs and dripping in ice in the back of...

Butta | 10/12/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: If You Don't Dance To This, Then You're Comatose

Get an advance listen of Lalah Hathaway's masterpiece, Where It All Begins, straight from her website for the next week until it's released on October 18th. [LH]The fourth quarter release schedule just got a little more exciting with word that...

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

A Soulful Noise

Common Shoots 'Blue Sky' Under Blue Skies

One thing is for sure, Common's music video for "Blue Sky" will definitely live up to its name. From the looks of these stills from the set taken by photographer Jill Augusto, there are plenty of blue skies to go...

Butta | 10/11/2011 at 6:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Feel The Beat With Gloria Estefan In 'Wepa'

Are you ready to dance? Pop icon Gloria Estefan hopes so, because she's got just the soundtrack to get you moving with "Wepa." The song, one of the many collaborations with hitmaker Pharrell Williams on Gloria's latest album, Miss Little...

D-Money | 10/11/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Yo Gabba Gabba!' Get The 'Party' Started On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'

Anybody with children under five will tell you that Yo Gabba Gabba! is the hottest act in kid's shows right now. It's too bad that the babies were probably asleep when DJ Lance Rock, Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Plex, and Toodee...

NubianEmpress | 10/11/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Art & Soul, I Was There

Art, Beats + Lyrics Come To Life In Washington, DC

Hip-hop's pop culture appeal can be rather boring sometimes (OK, really most times). We sheepishly go with the typical cheesy fast food themes and gimmicks. But Gentleman Jack's Art, Beats + Lyrics (ABL) return engagement in Washington, DC gave a...

Bobby Marvin | 10/11/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

Shaolin Jazz Gives It Up For Gil With 'The Gil Scott Suite'

Shaolin Jazz, the collaboration between DJ 2-Tone Jones and marketer Gerald Watson, made musical headlines earlier this year by blending classic Wu-Tang Clan a cappellas over vintage jazz grooves for a head-nodding experience. Well, the collaboration is back, and this...

D-Money | 10/11/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Interviews

It's All 'Love': An Interview With Murs

The once-bountifully bearded hip-hop artist Murs certainly has a lot going on lately. The California lyricist is a newlywed, and is currently on tour alongside the DMV's Tabi Bonney. Today his Ski Beatz-produced album, Love and Rockets, Vol 1: The...

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

A Soulful Noise, First Spin

You Gotta Check Out This Remix Of The Soul Rebels '504'

It could be mere coincidence that we featured both Gotta and The Soul Rebels in the last few weeks, or it could have been SoulBounce's inherent genius fate. Whatever the reason both those introductions led perfectly to today's post as...

SoulUK | 10/11/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Antoniette Costa

Inspired by poems written and left behind by her late Aunt, singer/songwriter Antoniette Costa decided that life was too short to let academic and financial success (she was taking a pre-med course at Cornell University) stifle her creativity. Her studies...

SoulUK | 10/11/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Crowd Participation, SoulTube

Does Misha B's Talent Run 'Deep'?

Although I've yet to catch it on TV, it seems that the US version of The X Factor has been wowing audiences on both sides of the pond. However the UK version, now in it's eighth season, has so far...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Like To Write But Then Again Some Bite

Don't blame Jennifer Hudson's long engagement on cold feet or losing that last five pounds; her fiancé, David Otunga, will not sign a pre-nup. [CM] Global critics panned Christina Aguilera this weekend at the Michael Jackson tribute concert -- not...

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

Kicks & Giggles, Video SoulBounce

Flynt Flossy & Yung Humma Don't Wanna 'Wait'

Apparently not everyone had a "Happy Sexgiving" last month. Least of all Flynt Flossy and his Turquoise Jeep Records labelmate Yung Humma who have collaborated on the track "Why I Gotta Wait." Flynt Dot Floss does the math at the...

Butta | 10/10/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jesse Boykins III & The Beauty Created Light Up Fuse TV

Although he has yet to drop his long-awaited next album, 2011 is turning into quite a prolific year for Jesse Boykins III. You can't turn around without hearing a remix, downloading a mixtape, or seeing a new video from the...

Butta | 10/10/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Take A Dangerous 'Walk' With Mayer Hawthorne

Nothing says "good morning" like a gun fight with your significant other over a bowl of cereal. At least that's the case in the Mayer Hawthorne household in his new video for "The Walk." That major label budget (he's now...

Butta | 10/10/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'Hit The Floor' With Proh Mic, Coultrain & Uncle Imani

Producer/multi-instrumentalist Proh Mic is coming so strong on his debut album, Rhythm For Days, when it drops on October 25th. That was crystal clear when he dropped the single "Turn It Over" with Coultrain with the b-side "Sleep In Girl" featuring Tone...

Butta | 10/10/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Listen To Zara McFarlane 'Blossom'

Some people have voices that you wish you could just climb inside and live in forever. UK jazz diva Zara McFarlane is definitely one of these people. The Bounce-Worthy Ms. McFarlane's debut album Until Tomorrow is available in physical form...

D-Money | 10/10/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

CHLLNGR & Coco O. Cook Up The Perfect Track For 'Sundown'

2011 will surely go down as the year of dubstep, or post-dubstep, or whatever the kids are calling it now. Whichever words you use to label it, there's no denying that the genre once championed by the likes of Rusko, Burial,...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Weak Ideas Irritate My Ears

T-Boz reveals that she had a brain tumor removed in 2006. Now she is a survivor. [ESNCE]Wait, what? Eazy E's daughter E.B. Wright wants to play him in his biopic. [CM]RCA has shut the doors on Jive, Arista, and J...

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

Soul Food

Soul Foodie: 'Late Nights & Early Mornings' Are Better With Jerk Fried Chicken Tenders & Red Velvet Waffles

Soul Foodie Soundtrack: Marsha Ambrosius "Late Night & Early Mornings" You awaken from a sleep bathed in the intensity of the night before. You look to your right and notice your dance and romance partner has quietly exited the...

TCleaves | 10/08/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

It's A Mod, Mod World In Beyoncé's 'Countdown'

I'm not particularly fond of "Countdown," the frenetic, Boyz II Men-sampling track from Beyoncé's 4, but due to a certain someone in my life, it's been downright inescapable and has started to grow on me. Now the mama-to-be has gone...

D-Money | 10/07/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science Take Us On A Journey Through 'Space & Time'

J-Boogie is a name that I have had nothing more than a passing acquaintance with until earlier this week. I was familiar with one or two of the world-renowned DJ/producer's remixes, particularly his spin on Alice Russell's "Got The Hunger,"...

SoulUK | 10/07/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We Are Loving Ambassadeurs 'Peculiar' Marvin Gaye Remix

I'm sure there will be many who jump on this and say that the original is a classic and there's no need for it to be remixed, but I beg to differ. Sure there are songs that are deemed untouchable,...

SoulUK | 10/07/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'They Say' That The Internet Is Back With A New Track

Full confession: After writing about The Internet's "Love Song-1," I've played the song at least 400 times according to my media player of choice. Syd Tha Kid and Matt Martians must've noticed that, at 93 seconds, the song wouldn't be...

D-Money | 10/07/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

Lianne La Havas Is 'Live' & 'Lost'

It's Friday folks and that means, for the majority of us at least, we have a few days to kick back, relax and catch up on some great music. Assuming you have been stopping by SoulBounce with some degree of...

SoulUK | 10/07/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Szjerdene Tells A 'Tale' In Her Latest Video

We have been paying a lot of attention to British songbird Szjerdene, ever since she was featured as one of our Bounce-Worthy artists nearly three years ago. Since then her sound has progressed from beautiful yet straightforward soul music, to...

SoulUK | 10/07/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Sun, Moon & Stars'

October is upon us and chillier days and nights call for music to warm us up. Keyknow comes to the rescue with his latest addition to the monthly hotness that is our Mixologist series with Sun, Moon & Stars. Keyknow's...

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

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup, Soul Fashioned

Catch A Glimpse Of The 'Future' With DJ Spinna & 101 Apparel

The folks over at 101 Apparel had an absolutely genius idea. Their series of artist collaborations, which combine an artist mixtape with a pretty fly t-shirt, marries my personal love of t-shirts with dope graphics and well-produced/procured mixtapes. The project...

D-Money | 10/07/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Schoolboy Crush And It Ain't On The Hush

Van Hunt is happy to finally be free and making the music he wants to make. [CT]Kelly Rowland isn't the only one surprised by her current success. [MTV]Nicki Minaj tones down her wig and rocks leather on the cover of...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Teedra Moses In Concert!

Teedra Moses is about to make her fans in the New York City area extremely happy with another concert there on Wednesday, October 12th. The First Lady of Maybach Music Group returns to none other than S.O.B.'s that night for...

Butta | 10/06/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Spend The 'Night' With Jesse Boykins III & Syd Tha Kid

I don't know anything about Syd Tha Kid other than she's the lone woman in the Odd Future camp, which is enough to make me run in the other direction by itself. But if I ran, I'd be sure to...

Butta | 10/06/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'STFU' & Watch Nola Darling

Nola Darling may be in a desert setting for their music video for "STFU (Start the Riot)," but that's the only thing dry about these visuals. Bringing the pretty and the gritty, the duo don't even break a sweat as...

Butta | 10/06/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Afro-Blue Are Two For Two On 'The Sing-Off'

Vocal troupe Afro-Blue solidified their place as our favorite contestants on this season of NBC's The Sing-Off earlier this week with two more stellar, just-crown-them-the-winners-already performances. The jazz group had to switch gears and come out of their comfort zone a tad when asked...

Butta | 10/06/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Frank Ocean To Test The Solo Waters On Tour

It seems that you can't throw a rock without hitting a new Frank Ocean leak, video, or cover these days. Not only that, he's one of the most in demand songwriters and guest artists in the biz these days. It's...

D-Money | 10/06/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Jessie Ware Has Us 'Feeling' That She Has A Bright Future Ahead

Having made a name for herself collaborating with the likes of SBTRKT and Sampha, it is now time for vocalist Jessie Ware to step out on her own. The Brit songstress is said to be working on her debut solo...

SoulUK | 10/06/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: New Look

Hailing from Canada and calling NYC home, husband and wife duo New Look are on the verge of blowing the roof off of this sucker. With a sound that is reminiscent of Little Dragon meets Quadron if this were 1983...

Butta | 10/06/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Art & Soul, I Was There, Industry & Culture

Gettin' Down With The 'Kings,' As Crowned By Borbay

On Wednesday night, after a glut of media coverage and unanimously positive reviews, artist Borbay closed the showing of his #KingsOfHipHop show at Publicis Modem in NYC. His collection depicts the seven arguably most successful hip-hop artists working today, wryly...

Remi | 10/06/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Ain't Never Popped Criss

The music world reacts to the death of Apple co-founder and iPod creator Steve Jobs. [BB]Eric Roberson's new album, Mister Nice Guy, aims to prove nice guys can finish first. [ABC]Tone Loc pleaded guilty to gun and domestic violence charges....

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

Relax in Paradise

Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

Apple's Steve Jobs Is Dead [WSJ] Steve Jobs [Apple][Wiki]...

Butta | 10/05/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Privacy

We live in a new day. No longer can celebrities (or you, for that matter) tip toe under the cover of darkness to commit misdeeds, or have shadow families, or have a drug problem, or be imperfect in any way....

NubianEmpress | 10/05/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

There's Nothing But 'Blue Sky' Where Common Is

While I always love when one of my favorite artists collaborates with other producers and experiments with new sounds, I can honestly say that sometimes it's always good to come full circle. As a long time Common fan, I've loved...

Ivory | 10/05/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

It's '4AM' & It's Gonna Be A Long Night For Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona plays the role of suspicious emo girlfriend in the video for her current single, "4AM." Sure, she may have happily sent her man, played by fellow singer/songwriter Luke James, on his way with his friends, but as soon as...

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

First Spin

We Are 'Lovin' This Electric Empire Remix

Bounce-Worthy three-piece soul/funk outfit Electric Empire are certainly in the running for my favorite new discovery of 2011. They have been gaining support all over the blogosphere and have even bagged themselves a support slot on Beverley Knight's Soul UK tour...

SoulUK | 10/05/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Soulpersona Delivers His 'Remixes' In A Tidy Package

Soulpersona is a name which always catches our collective attention here at SBHQ. In the two years since the release of his debut album, Soulacoaster, the super-talented producer has had his hand in a number of projects both solo and...

SoulUK | 10/05/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Amber Riley Deserves To Be In The 'Spotlight'

Show of hands for everyone who watches Glee. Just me? Oh, alright then. Well, if you had been watching last night, then you would've seen Amber Riley doing one hell of a rendition of Jennifer Hudson's "Spotlight." It was also...

D-Money | 10/05/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Curtis Fields

Have you ever imagined that a singer isactually singing a particular song specifically for you? Like, seriously crooning to you and telling you all the things you want to hear? Then look (and listen) no further, because Birmingham, Alabama-born vocalist/rapper/beatboxer...

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

Video SoulBounce

Jessica Johnson Shows Her 'Affinity' For Dwele

In a time where cover songs seem to blanket the musical landscape, it is easy to be left feeling a bit weary and rather skeptical when you see another one pop up. However, this is hardly the case when it...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Cash Rules Everything Around Me

Let's give Lalah Hathaway her first number one album. Pre-order Where It All Begins now from her website and get exclusive offers. [LH]Adele has been forced to cancel another U.S. tour due to health reasons. Slow down, girl, your fans...

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

Video SoulBounce

'Give It' Up For Elle Varner & J.Cole

As if I couldn't fall any deeper in love with Elle Varner's debut single, "Only Wanna Give it to You" featuring hip-hop hottie J. Cole, here she comes with a colorful, fun-tastic music video for it. Director Orson Whales channels...

Butta | 10/04/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Boston Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Boston Renaissance's Acoustic Soul Singles Mixer With Chris Turner!

As we pointed out last month, Cuffin' Season is indeed upon us. And if you haven't already found your cool weather cuddle buddy, now's the time to start searching high and low for that special someone to keep you warm...

Ivory | 10/04/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Tristan Wilds Has Been 'Thinking About You'

It seems like every young star TV/movie star nowadays is also trying to get into the music business. The Wire and 90210 star Tristan Wilds certainly wasn't one that I expected to follow this path, but after hearing his cover of...

D-Money | 10/04/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Andreya Triana's Fink Cover Is 'Perfect'

My obsession preoccupation with all things Andreya Triana is well known and well documented on these very pages. Any snippet of new music, any live performance, any cover version and I'm all over it. So when her name popped up...

SoulUK | 10/04/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Justin Timberlake Has Something To 'Say'

I have yet to forgive Justin Timberlake for taking the coward's way out of a certain largely televised "scandal," but I have to admit that the boy is talented. If you're a part of the group who really wants Justin...

D-Money | 10/04/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Thundercat Gets Down In The 'Daylight' In Los Angeles

One of the best things about checking out a great show is the chance that something unexpectedly magical will happen that night. From appearances by surprise guests to impromptu jam sessions, a live show is a true sign that you...

Ivory | 10/04/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Weeland & The Urban Soul Collective

When you name your debut album The Golden Sessions it suggests that either, A) your material is really first class or B) you are a slightly over-confident bunch. Thankfully, for the slightly awkwardly named Weeland & The Urban Soul Collective,...

SoulUK | 10/04/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Robin Thicke Shows Us There Is 'Love After War'

Robin Thicke is back on the scene again with "Love After War," the title track off his upcoming fifth album. On the track that borrows heavily from Blackstreet's 1994 single "Joy," Thicke croons about the sometimes-tender, sometimes-turbulent turns of an...

Remi | 10/04/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Armageddon Means I'm Getting Mine

Beyoncé shows off her moves and her baby bump in the "Countdown" music video teaser. [VIBE]Pink will have sex on film, signing on to star in 2012 sex addiction comedy, Thanks for Sharing. [NYM] Sources claim Madonna has agreed to...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Autumn Soul Session Vol. 2!

With the change of seasons not only comes different weather patterns and clothing choices, but if you live in the Washington, DC area then that also means that a new Soul Session is about to happen. Sure enough, the Autumn...

Butta | 10/03/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Lemon & Herb With Moonchild Cook Up Some Tasty South African House On 'Velani'

I've seriously been sleeping on South African house music. So much so that I didn't even realize how big the genre is there. With the exception of Black Coffee and a few other songs that have blipped onto my radar,...

Butta | 10/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Watch Trombone Shorty 'Do' It To It

Taking it back to his hometown of New Orleans in his video for "Do To Me," we see Trombone Shorty letting the good times roll. With his band Orleans Avenue in tow, Shorty and the gang provide the entertainment for...

Butta | 10/03/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Will You 'Boo' This Friends Remake?

Take a trip with me to the summer of 1996. If you were a fan of hip-hop/R&B music then, that summer was pretty magical. OutKast was riding "Elevators" to the very top, "If Your Girl Only Knew," Aaliyah's musical marriage...

D-Money | 10/03/2011 at 2:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Time Are '#Trendin' As Original 7ven

Twenty-one years after last recording together, the original members of The Time have reunited to rekindle the flame and renamed themselves Original 7ven. Not sure what brought about the name change, but Morris Day, Jesse Johnson, Jimmy Jam & Terry...

Butta | 10/03/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

This Drake Video Isn't Worthy Of Any 'Headlines'

Where Drake's "Marvin's Room" seemed to be on everyone's lips, his official Take Care single "Headlines" was pretty underwhelming overall. While "Room" was a different approach to Drake's particularly emo brand of hip hop, "Headlines" was just a bunch of...

D-Money | 10/03/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink