Archive » November 2011

This page contains 188 entries posted in November 2011

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Phyllis Hyman 'Prime Of My Life'

When you're hurting, there is truly nothing like the healing power of music. I learned this in latter half of 1991 from none other than Phyllis Hyman and her album Prime of My Life thanks to an old flame who...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Commercials

I don't watch TV that much anymore. And when I do, I skip straight to the good stuff. I DVR Love and Hip Hop. I wait until a season of Dexter is over and then watch it on Netflix. Instead...

NubianEmpress | 11/30/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Idle Warship In Concert!

Idle Warship recently released their long-awaited debut album and they're taking their show on the road in support of it. Talib Kweli and Res will be coming to the Washington, DC area this weekend for a show at the Black...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube, The Interwebs

Ready, Set, GRAMMY! Don't Miss The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Tonight!

Tis the season. No, not Christmastime, although it is that time of year as well. It's GRAMMY season, and SoulBounce is returning for the third straight year to cover the R&B/soul beat. We're excited to get invited back to the...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ryan Leslie's 'Beautiful Lie' Gets Another Video

Ryan Leslie is on his n--ga in Paris swag in the official music video for the song "Beautiful Lie." Chronicling Ryan and some model chick's romantic romp in the City of Light, the black-and-white visuals are worth a watch. If...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Give It Up 'One Time' For The Roots, Phonte & Dice Raw

We're less than a week away from the release of undun, The Roots' tenth studio (and first concept) album, and the anticipation is high around these parts. The good folks over at NPR have provided us with a first listen...

D-Money | 11/30/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Kanye West & Jay-Z Bring 'Paris' To The Victoria's Secret Runway

By and far, the highlight of last night's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show telecast on CBS for me was Kanye West and Jay-Z performing their infectious single "N--gas In Paris." I know that sounds like reading Playboy for the interviews, but...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Raheem DeVaughn Drops A 'Bomb' Filled With 'Ciroc'

Raheem DeVaughn, the one-time "R&B Hippie Neo-Soul Rock Star," might as well adopt a new nickname: King of the R&B Mixtape. I've seriously lost count now of how many he has already released and there are no signs whatsoever of...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 1:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Amy Winehouse Shows Us What Could've Been With 'Half Time'

It's only been a few short months since the world lost Amy Winehouse and, as with any tragic loss of talent, we are left to wonder what would have been. It had once been rumored that Amy and pals Questlove...

D-Money | 11/30/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: When I'm Done You'll Be Fast Asleep

Dr. Conrad Murray got sentenced to four years in the slammer by a very angry judge. [Y!]Tameka Raymond is not pleased with Usher taking their sons across state lines or shutting down her Saks Fifth Avenue credit card amongst other...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Main Source 'Breaking Atoms'

Main Source's Breaking Atoms has always had a mystique among hip hop connoisseurs that I've never completely understood. Since Main Source only released one album I always questioned whether it was more coveted than classic. During the '90s, when it...

Ms. Krista | 11/29/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Cry Love' With Maya Azucena

This past September, singer/songwriter Maya Azucena released her newest album, Cry Love, and now she's released a music video for the title track. The always-gorgeous singer plays herself through numerous hair and costume changes as well an angel-in-distress named Justice....

Butta | 11/29/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Is This Mamas Gun & Beverley Knight Duet The 'One'?

Midway through this year, as part of our "The Game" series, we bemoaned the fact that the duet has fallen out of fashion. Sure there are a few exceptions as we highlighted, but for the most part true duets have been...

SoulUK | 11/29/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Daley Returns With A 'Smoking' New Video

Not much has been heard from Daley's way over on this side of the pond since he released his Those Who Wait mixtape over the summer, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy (as anyone who follows him on...

D-Money | 11/29/2011 at 1:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Jazmine Sullivan Gets 'Career' Minded

Jazmine Sullivan might be taking a break from the music industry, but that hasn't stopped a gang of new material from surfacing over the past few months. We most recently heard the head-nodder "Fly & Sexy" and she's a guest...

D-Money | 11/29/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Can Anthony Hamilton 'Woo' His Nemisis In His Latest Video?

Here at SoulBounce we are hoping that the December 13th release of Anthony Hamilton's Back To Love will send out 2011 with a soulful bang, especially if the first single "Woo" -- and the unofficial Project -- are anything to go by....

SoulUK | 11/29/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'll Be Willing To Do Anything

Kelly Rowland dishes on her love of sex shops and not taking crap from men. Honey, please hush and just promote the album. [EUR]T-Boz of TLC filed for bankruptcy with nearly $800,000 of debt. [USAT]Beyoncé gets grilled by Katie Couric...

DaTruth | 11/29/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Lisa Fischer 'So Intense'

Back in 2008, I got to scratch off on my "Things-To-Do-Before-I-Croak" list to catch Tina Turner during her 50th anniversary concert tour. While Ms. Legs strutted off stage to take a breather (the woman is in her 70s, okay?) none...

AudioDiva | 11/28/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

This Mark de Clive-Lowe Remix Of Nostalgia 77 Is 'Golden'

There are some people who just have the midas touch. Everything that they lay their hands on turns out amazing. One such person is none other than SoulBounce fave Mark de Clive-Lowe. He recently released his Tru Thoughts debut, Renegades,...

Butta | 11/28/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Pause For A Cause, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Common Shares His 'Dreams' With The People of Haiti

If you guys were still in your post-Turkey Day coma, you probably missed everyone's favorite raptor (that's a rapper-turned-actor) Common on CNN's documentary special COMMON DREAMS: A CNN Freedom Project Documentary, that aired last night. If you'll recall, Common recently...

D-Money | 11/28/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Maimouna Youssef Has More On Her Mind Than A 'Man' In Her New Video

Maimouna Youssef's "I Got A Man" tells a familiar story, one of being caught up in a so-called love triangle, not knowing which way to turn. However, the video for the track, which was released today, flips that age-old story...

SoulUK | 11/28/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Natalie Gardiner Has Something New For 'You'

I've been a fan of Natalie Gardiner for several years now, thanks to her 2004 self-titled debut album and 2007's California. The Swedish songstress has a knack for taking what, in the hands of a lesser vocalist, would be a...

SoulUK | 11/28/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Preview Adele's 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall' CD/DVD

If you are among those who were sorely disappointed when Adele was forced to cancel her UK and US tours in the latter half of this year then the release of her Live At The Royal Albert Hall CD/DVD combo...

SoulUK | 11/28/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

Mary Mary To Join The Reality TV Ranks

Reality TV certainly continues to dominate the airwaves these days. It has become the norm to see people losing their minds over their upcoming weddings, searching for love, fighting with their friends and family, or simply doing nothing but act...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?

Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti is being accused of squandering away money donated to the charity for Haitian earthquake relief. [Y!]Jay-Z & Kanye West ended their Watch the Throne concert in Detroit on Saturday night by performing "N--gas In Paris" seven...

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

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: BeBe & CeCe Winans 'Different Lifestyles'

It's odd how some albums or songs find us. How we get thrown into situations, meet certain people who lead us to discover sounds that we would've never thought to tune into. It may sound like I'm about to spin...

AudioDiva | 11/27/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Various Artists 'Music From The Motion Picture New Jack City'

1991 was a landmark year for black film. That year saw the release of several films that have gone on to classic status, including The Five Heartbeats, Boyz n the Hood, Hangin' with the Homeboyz, and Straight Out of Brooklyn....

D-Money | 11/26/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul Food

Soul Foodie: Tis The Season For 'Crown Royal' Egg Nog

Soul Foodie Soundtrack: Jill Scott "Crown Royal" It's sweet, smooth, and rich and a tradition in many households over the holiday season. The soothing aroma and subtle flavors permeate the atmosphere with an abundance of ambrosial goodness. I'm talking about...

TCleaves | 11/26/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: The Brand New Heavies 'The Brand New Heavies'

While in the United States the late '80s and early '90s saw hip hop, and it's younger, more soulful sibling New Jack Swing at the forefront of Black music, in the UK it was acid jazz that had the ear...

SoulUK | 11/25/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Let Beyoncé 'Dance For' Your Delight

To ensure that we won't forget her while she's on maternity leave -- not that such a thing will happen since little Jayoncé is the most anticipated birth since that of sweet baby Jesus -- Beyoncé has released one last...

Butta | 11/25/2011 at 7:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Events

DMV Bouncers: Stephanie Mills Returns To The Birchmere In January

One of the best concerts that I attended all year was when I went to see Stephanie Mills this past April. Mind you, I've seen some epics live shows this year from Sade to Jay-Z and Kanye West, but right...

Butta | 11/25/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Maybe You'll Know What's Going On In The Weeknd's 'The Knowing'

Not being the biggest fan of The Weeknd, I didn't exactly clamor to watch this video for his song "The Knowing" from House of Balloons because of him, but my interest was aroused because of director Mikael Colombu, whose work...

Butta | 11/25/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We'll Take It 'Anyway' Cee-Lo Green Gives It To Us

Cee-Lo Green reaches way back into the '80s for a little inspiration for his new music video for the song "Anyway." After dropping a lyric video a couple weeks ago, we get the whole shebang featuring a bevy of brown-skinned...

Butta | 11/25/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Try On Dirg Gerner & Fatima's 'Rubies & Diamonds'

I don't know much about the mysterious, elusive producer/singer who goes by the name Dirg Gerner, other than the fact that he featured alongside fLako on one of the standout tracks, "I Want You," from Tokyo Dawn's excellent The Heart...

SoulUK | 11/25/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Alphamama

Seriously, what is it in the water around Australia and New Zealand? That part of the world has been churning out some serious soul, R&B, funk, and dub over the last few years, and it dosn't look like things are...

SoulUK | 11/25/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Get A Little 'Closer' To The Broken Orchestra

Back in March of this year we introduced you to the Bounce-Worthy collective who go by the name The Broken Orchestra. Strictly speaking they aren't your traditional orchestra, rather a group of musicians, singers, emcees, graphic designers, and artists, headed...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's Just Emotions Taking Me Over

Kanye West got all philosophical in a lawsuit appeal claiming that he stole "Stronger" from another rapper. [HHDX]Melanie Amaro broke out into her native tongue this week on X Factor and released her inner Rihanna. Except that she can actually...

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

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Queen Latifah 'Nature Of A Sista'

What do you do for an encore? Queen Latifah's second album, Nature of a Sista, begs that question like no other. I mean how do you top a classic debut album like All Hail the Queen, which produced four hit...

Ms. Krista | 11/24/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

We 'Know You' Will 'Like' AlunaGeorge

In a few years time we will be able to look back on 2011 as the year that gave us the mainstream resurgence of dubstep (in all its different guises), the breakthrough of electro-emo-R&B (?!?) by the likes of The...

SoulUK | 11/24/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music

Kendrick Lamar's 'Rigamortus' Remix With Busta Rhymes Gives Life

I stan for Kendrick Lamar, which is why this remix of the Section 80 cut "Rigamortus" with Busta Rhymes is giving me so much life right now. This song (the entire album, really) is a strong example of the renaissance...

NubianEmpress | 11/24/2011 at 11:15 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Hope That You Feel Much Better, Yes I Do

Keri Hilson threw a little shade Beyoncé's way on the Soul Train Awards red carpet last week. Will she ever learn? [SF]Prince's Welcome 2 Canada Tour kicks off tomorrow night in Toronto. [DRFB]We're wishing George Michael a speedy recovery after...

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

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Gerald Levert 'Private Line'

As my mom, dad, uncles and aunts loved the O'Jays, I felt it my civic (colored) duty to love LeVert. From their Bloodline debut and "Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind)" as their first hit single, to me they seemed...

Reg Jones | 11/23/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Thanksgiving Songs

A brisk chill has beset the hood, the golden and rouged leaves of maple trees play in dappled autumn light. Back at home Big Mama is putting the finishing touches on the sweet potato pie, and Uncle Junebug is (unsuccessfully)...

NubianEmpress | 11/23/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Don't 'Sleep' On The Roots' Latest Video

They often say that sleep is the cousin of death, and in the case of "Sleep," the fourth and final video leading up to the December 6th release of The Roots' undun, we're taken right back to the last moments...

D-Money | 11/23/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Tis The Season' To Break Out The Choklate

I was only saying the other day on twitter that my Christmas playlist needed an injection of freshness. Well it seems that someone was listening as not only did Jean Baylor release the track "Celebrate," with a full EP to...

SoulUK | 11/23/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Symbolyc One To Teach Production 101

Symbolyc One, who first came to the attention of many as a member of Strange Fruit Project, is enjoying a wave of notoriety this year thanks to productions for Beyoncé (4's "Best Thing I Never Had") and Jay-Z and Kanye...

KitKat | 11/23/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: No More Sitting At Home Alone While You're Out With Somebody Else

The Black Eyed Peas aren't breaking up, they're just taking a break. Damn. [BB]Nicki Minaj's sophomore album will be released on Valentine's Day. Double damn. [TGJ]This Talk That Talk album review mops the floor with Rihanna. Triple damn. [TLL]Reports of...

Butta | 11/23/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: De La Soul 'De La Soul Is Dead'

De La Soul's 1991 album, De La Soul Is Dead, does three things that have become a lost art in hip hop: takes a stand, tells stories, and has fun. It is remarkable that this album was born out of...

Ms. Krista | 11/22/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'Dea Davenport In Concert!

With a new project in the works and new music hopefully on the way, N'Dea Davenport is taking her solo show on the road and hitting Washington, DC on Saturday, November 26th. She'll be gracing the stage of the Rock...

Butta | 11/22/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

You'll 'Love' This Look Into Robin Thicke & Paula Patton's Bedroom

Robin Thicke and wife Paula Patton let us peek into their boudoir as they re-enact their make-ups to break-ups in the video for "Love After War," the title track from Thicke's album dropping December 6th. This song is smooth as...

NubianEmpress | 11/22/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Get 'Addicted' To Lyndriette

Remember RichGirl? They were Rich Harrison's girl group of "He Ain't With Me Now (Tho)" fame that, though talented, just couldn't get their album off the ground (even with a mixtape released as late as this year). It seems that...

D-Money | 11/22/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

The Decoders Give Minnie Riperton, Earth Wind & Fire And Ruby & The Romantics A Lovers Rock Twist

Here at SoulBounce we don't usually post about upcoming releases unless we have taster of said project to share. However, there are exceptions to every rule, and I think that The Decoders' Vol.1 is a worthy one. Comprised of Los...

SoulUK | 11/22/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

J*DaVeY's 'New Designer Drug' Delivers An Unexpected High

New Designer Drug, the J*DaVeY album that we've been waiting on for the better part of four years now, is something that I didn't think a J*DaVeY album could be: subdued. That's not to say that they don't bring their...

D-Money | 11/22/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Check Out Anthony Hamilton's Unofficial 'Project'

Keeping up with your favorite artists has never been as difficult as it is now in these digital times. Rewind a few years and all you had to do was keep it locked on their official website or Myspace page...

SoulUK | 11/22/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Robin Hannibal Wants To Make 'Amends' With His Latest Video

Robin Hannibal's Bobby EP has been in regular rotation around these parts since it dropped back in September. The drum-led "Transit" was only one of the EPs highlights, and now we have the official video for another, the light and...

SoulUK | 11/22/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Don't Really Wanna Stay, I Don't Really Wanna Go

The VH1 Divas event is becoming must see TV, as Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Estelle, and Marsha Ambrosius join a lineup that includes Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, and The Roots as the...

DaTruth | 11/22/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Tevin Campbell 'T.E.V.I.N.'

Speaking of Tevin Campbell often brings up either a nostalgia for the time when the then teenager ruled the charts or, unfortunately, snickers about his solicitation arrest and subsequent fall from grace. While Tevin's career was pretty much derailed by...

D-Money | 11/21/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Amy Winehouse's 'Day' Is Here

Although it's been nearly four months since Amy Winehouse's tragic and sudden end, it seems like it was just yesterday that the music world was dealt this shocking blow. With the impending release of a collection of unreleased Winehouse tunes,...

Ivory | 11/21/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Afro-Blue Are In 'The Sing-Off' Final Four, Fan Voting Begins Tonight

This season of NBC's The Sing-Off has been quite entertaining thanks to a handful of talented groups that, much like cream, have risen to the top of the heap and made it to the show's final four premiering tonight. One group in...

Butta | 11/21/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'Celebrate' The Holiday Season With Jean Baylor

Well folks, that time of year is upon us and, love it or hate it, for the next six weeks there is no avoiding it. One aspect of this time of year does make things a little easier though, and...

SoulUK | 11/21/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Beverley Knight Bares Her 'Soul UK' On Stage

Beverley Knight's career has been a strange one. Often seen as too pop for the soul crowd but refusing to bow to current trends in order to appeal to the commercial masses, she finds herself in a weird kind of...

SoulUK | 11/21/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Mark de Clive-Lowe's 'Renegades' Delivers A First-Class Experience

In today's troubled economy, more and more people are finding it hard to make ends meet, much less treat themselves to a nice vacation. Thanks to Renegades, the latest offering from Mark de Clive-Lowe and his multi-cultural, dynamic sound, a first-class trip around...

Ivory | 11/21/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Take A 'Feel Trip' With Radio Galaxy

Sometimes good music just hits you out of the blue. That was the case with space-age funk and soul crew Radio Galaxy. There I was, minding my business, when FWMJ, hip-hop connoisseur and founder of Rappers I Know, threw up...

D-Money | 11/21/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Loved You Hard, Loved You Long, Now His Love Is Gone

Missed the American Music Awards? Relive the wackness that was. [TGJ]Jody Watley takes her own walk down Memory Lane to revisit her 20-year-old album, Affairs of the Heart. [JW]Jazzy is enjoying indie life and doing things her way. [LAT]Heavy D's...

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

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Sounds Of Blackness 'The Evolution Of Gospel'

Before Kirk Franklin brought the gospel to the clubs with "Stomp," Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and the Sounds of Blackness brought Jesus to the jump offs. Capitalizing on the big-voiced dance queen divas craze that Martha Wash and Loleatta Holloway...

Reg Jones | 11/20/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Color Me Badd 'C.M.B.'

The summer of 1991 found me as a geeky, socially awkward teen whose primary escapes were through music and mushy romance novels. Lost in those two worlds, I would sit and daydream of the day I'd be swept off my...

Ivory | 11/19/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul Food

Soul Foodie: You'll Be 'Thankful' For These Roast Turkey Tips & Recipe

Soul Foodie Soundtrack: Mary Mary "Thankful" Thanksgiving is that time of year when families and friends normally gather together to celebrate, show thanks for life's many blessings, and partake in a fine holiday feast. (In a perfect world, at least.)...

TCleaves | 11/19/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: 2Pac '2Pacalypse Now'

This week I watched the documentary Marathon Boy, about a six-year-old distance running prodigy in India named Bhudia Singh. I couldn't help but see the corollary between the life of this boy and that of Tupac Shakur. Initially, there is...

Ms. Krista | 11/18/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'Dea Davenport In Concert!

New York City Bouncers, your eyes do not deceive you. N'Dea Davenport -- yes, the N'Dea Davenport -- is coming to the Big Apple for a concert on Wednesday, November 23rd at B.B. King Blues Club. She may be rolling...

Butta | 11/18/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Allen Stone Shows He's Got 'Nothing To Prove' At S.O.B.'s

What's the old cliché? "Never judge a book by it's cover"? Well, try as I might, I've been guilty of doing just that more times than I care to admit. And I did just that when I first saw Seattle...

D-Money | 11/18/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Curt Chambers Is 'Space Bound'

Two new Curt Chambers songs in one week? Why yes, don't mind if I do, please and thank you. After delivering the awesome original tune "Grass Is Greener" to give people a preview of what he's been working on for...

Butta | 11/18/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

You 'Betcha' LaTina Webb Is Full Of Surprises

We love it when artists keep us on our toes, and Bounce-Worthy songbird LaTina Webb continues to do just that. Widely known for providing supporting vocals to Maxwell, her solo material is nothing like what you'd expect -- and that's...

Butta | 11/18/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Dee-1 Takes Us To 'The Garden Of Eden'

New Orleans MC Dee-1 may have initially caught my attention with his good looks, but it's his talent that has kept it. His flow is tight and his storytelling tighter, both of which are on display in the song "The...

Butta | 11/18/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Head Into 'The Woods' With Fly Moon Royalty For Some 'Android Love'

The first thing that struck me and ultimately made me check out Seattle-based duo Fly Moon Royalty was their name. Formed in 2010 and comprising singer Adraboo and DJ/producer/emcee Action Jackson they originally went by the name Sugar Water Purple,...

SoulUK | 11/18/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Six60

We here at SoulBounce are well aware that "judging a book by its cover" can lead to missing out on a host of great music. Just think about it, what does a soul singer look like nowadays? The days of...

SoulUK | 11/18/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Pause For A Cause

KEM Helps To Turn Up The Heat For Michigan Fans In Need

Completing a successful run of his Intimacy Tour earlier this year and currently shooting scenes for his feature film debut in the movie Sparkle has not kept KEM from supporting a worthy cause. He has been named the spokesperson for...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Got Nuttin' But Love For Ya, Baby

Missed Mary J. Blige last night performing live from Los Angeles to a worldwide audience on the web? Watch the entire concert in its entirety online now. [YT]In a split that no one saw coming, Laurieann Gibson confirms that she's...

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

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Jody Watley 'Affairs Of The Heart'

Do people still say "fierce"? Or have we placed the word into a retirement home for inactive overused words since 2011 rolled around? Whatever, I'm still using it, because whenever I look at Miss Jody Watley, the word comes immediately...

AudioDiva | 11/17/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Ain't Nobody' Can Do It Like Chaka, But Mary J. Blige Does A Good Job

When I first saw the tracklisting for Mary J. Blige's My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1), I played the pause card when I saw a song entitled "Ain't Nobody." Was this "Ain't Nobody" Chaka Khan's "Ain't Nobody" or a...

Butta | 11/17/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

It's 'Time' For Beyoncé To Show She 'Was Here'

I'm sure that many would add the words "and to take a break" to the end of the title of this piece and as Beyoncé is gearing up to give birth to the golden child, I'm sure she'll be doing...

Butta | 11/17/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Boyz II Men & Charlie Wilson 'Know' What To Do

Sometimes instead of blowing a budget on a music video that has nothing whatsoever to do with said music, less is more and keeping it ultra simple is the way to go. Seriously. When all else fails, throw together video...

Butta | 11/17/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Liam Bailey & The Dynamic Set Ask 'When Will They Learn'?

British soulman Liam Bailey first appeared on our radar with the Salaam Remi produced "You Better Leave Me," a smooth slice of dub-soul that acted as the perfect vehicle for Liam's gritty vocals. We were given a further taste of his...

SoulUK | 11/17/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Will Mariah Carey & John Legend Put You In The 'Christmas' Spirit?

Bah humbug. Hot on the heels of reworking her modern holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas is You" with teen queen Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey continues her bid to become permanent Pope of Christmastown with her corresponding appeal to...

Remi | 11/17/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Peter Hadar Is All About 'Your Body'

Milk does a body good, and so does Peter Hadar to hear him tell it on the song "Your Body." We've been bouncing to this sexy jam since it hit our ear canals in the spring, and now we get to feast our eyes...

Butta | 11/17/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Shameem

Here at SoulBounce, we've been noticing a lot of quality soul music coming our way from Australia and New Zealand. From Sam Sparro to Electric Empire to The Liberators and Electric Wire Hustle, there has to be something funky brewing...

D-Money | 11/17/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Can Rebecca Ferguson Stand 'Shoulder To Shoulder' With The Best The UK Has To Offer?

As this year's X Factor UK descends into chaos, with the popular being preferred to the talented, allegations of backstage bullying and most recently a drug-fueled sex scandal, it's no wonder that these type of programs are ridiculed for being little more...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm Truly Grateful For The Flavor That I Tasted

A large collection of Aretha Franklin's wardrobe is being auctioned on Saturday at an undisclosed location in Detroit. [HP]In case you were wondering, rapper Trina says "it's okay for others to use the n-word as long as it's not in...

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

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Alexander O'Neal 'All True Man'

In 1991, where live music was dead outside of jazz, and R&B was looking a lot more like pap music, the leading man was as rare a find as two-parent households in a post-Reaganomic Black America. Alexander O'Neal, with only...

Reg Jones | 11/16/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

Who The Game's Been Missing: D'Angelo

I remember it like it was yesterday. Everyone talked about him and that video ad nauseum. Mainly women like my mother and aunties on the phone, at work, in the beauty shop, in the supermarket. There were excited whispers of...

NubianEmpress | 11/16/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Erykah Badu & The Cannabinoids In Concert!

Christmas is coming early for Erykah Badu fans in the Baltimore area when the SoulBounce fave comes to town for a special concert with her Dallas homies The Cannabinoids in tow. Badu will cast her spell on Bmore on Friday,...

Butta | 11/16/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Roots Get Gully With 'Stomp'

"Sometimes you have to pick the Gun up to put the Gun down." Those are the words of Malcolm X and they are also the introduction the The Roots' video for "Stomp," their third visual from their upcoming undun. And...

D-Money | 11/16/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Wale Has The 'Bomb' Imagination

Wale and Miguel's collaboration on "Lotus Flower Bomb" is in heavy rotation around SBHQ. Due in large part to our deep love for the latter and still trying to figure out exactly what the hell a "Lotus Flower Bomb" is....

Butta | 11/16/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Come Get Your 'Refill' Of Elle Varner

Elle Varner made quite a first impression here at SoulBounce. Her debut single "Only Wanna Give It To You" rocked our worlds. Hell, it even made our Songs of Summer list. But, outside of the funky and fun video, we...

D-Money | 11/16/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Pause For A Cause, Video SoulBounce

Common Takes Us To Haiti's Streets In 'Sweet'

We already heard Common go the hardest he has in years and say it with his chest when his next single, "Sweet," surfaced earlier this month. Quite the uncharacteristic track for the typically calm Com, he is lyrically shanking someone...

Butta | 11/16/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Beverley Knight's 'Soul' Is 'Gold'

Last night I had the pleasure of checking out Beverley Knight's new Soul UK tour in support of her most recent cover album of British soul classics. With support from Electric Empire and the legendary Omar it was definitely not...

SoulUK | 11/16/2011 at 1:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Eric Lau & Guilty Simpson Are On A 'Mission'

Eric Lau has been keeping himself busy since dropping his stunning New Territories album back in 2008. Before that he had worked alongside the likes of Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins, but it was the release of his debut...

SoulUK | 11/16/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Bask In Saul Williams' 'Volcanic Sunlight'

"Follow me into the wavy, wavy water," Saul Williams beckons on Volcanic Sunlight's opening track "Look to the Sun." And wavy these waters truly are. Erring on the side of dance rock (think TV on the Radio or Bloc Party),...

D-Money | 11/16/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Can You Add A Little Heat To Colonel Red's 'Rain'?

Tokyo Dawn Records is the label that keeps on giving. That's right, not content with having one of the most prolific album outputs of any indie label I know, they are now giving producers/remixers the chance to get a release...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: How Would You Feel If I Rubbed You Down?

Heavy D's initial autopsy results are inconclusive on a cause of death. [EW]The Myers family released a touching statement about Heavy D's death. [TR]Waiting on Dr. Dre to release Detox? Don't hold your breath. No seriously. Don't. [NCS]Adele took to...

Butta | 11/16/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Michael Jackson 'Dangerous'

As an addition to Michael Jackson's commercial catalog, Dangerous was doomed from the jump. As the first product delivered under Jackson's record-setting $65-million contract with Sony, it was meant to restore him to juggernaut form after the relatively disappointing sales...

Remi | 11/15/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways

SoulBouncers: Win A Copy Of Michael Jackson's 'IMMORTAL' CD!

As a companion to Cirque du Soleil's newest show paying homage to Michael Jackson's legend and artistry, The IMMORTAL World Tour, Epic Records is releasing the album IMMORTAL on Tuesday, November 21st. Being packaged as both a deluxe double disc set...

Butta | 11/15/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Events

Class Will Be In Session On Mara Hruby's East Coast Tour

As one of the members of Jesse Boykins III's troupe of like-minded souls who make up the Romantic Movement, Mara Hruby is holding it down for the ladies with class, style, and grace. We love her to no end over...

Butta | 11/15/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

The 'Grass Is Greener' For Curt Chambers

Way back in 2007 when SoulBounce first opened its doors, one of the first Bounce-Worthy artists we profiled was the group Franklin Bridge. The five-piece out of Philly and Jersey was led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Curt Chambers and included Adam Blackstone,...

Butta | 11/15/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

DJ Shadow & Little Dragon Give You Quirky On A Grand 'Scale'

Before I begin to talk about the new video for DJ Shadow's "Scale It Back," I'd like to address an error I made when I previously wrote about the song. "Scale It Back" does feature Yukimi Nagano on vocals, but...

D-Money | 11/15/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Austin Brown Is Your 'Midnight Man'

It's been a few months since we last discussed Austin Brown, but that doesn't mean that he's not on our minds. He is the heir apparent to the Jackson™ musical legacy, after all. And, while most would try to steer...

D-Money | 11/15/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Super Smoky Soul & Muhsinah Have Us Begging For 'More'

Muhsinah's most recent project, the EP Gone, has been in heavy rotation since its mid-summer release. Before we get some new solo material from her, she does some international expansion and has linked up with Tokyo-based Super Smoky Soul, a...

KitKat | 11/15/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Genius Collective

Hailing from my hometown of Birmingham, UK, it took a trip across the Atlantic to the pages of BamaLoveSoul for me to discover Genius Collective. The seven-piece funk and soul outfit got together last year and are currently hard at...

SoulUK | 11/15/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Michael Kiwanuka Is Back 'Again' With Another EP

It seems that the worldwide success of Adele earlier this year has rubbed off on some of her fellow Brits. Although none have quite reached her dizzying heights, there seems to be a renewed interest in home-grown singer/songwriters on this...

SoulUK | 11/15/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Want Somebody To Love Me For Me

Jay-Z lets you know where he is coming from and where he's going after being named "King of the Year" in GQ's 2011 Men of the Year series. [GQ]Lenny Kravitz is flexing his acting chops in the trailer for the...

DaTruth | 11/15/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Heavy D And The Boyz 'Peaceful Journey'

Welcome to the commencement of SoulBounce's Class of 1991 series where we'll be taking a nostalgic look back at selected albums that turned 20 years old this year. After the success of last year's Class of 1990, we had to...

Butta | 11/14/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Oakland Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

After crossing the country on her Break of Dawn Album Release Tour, Goapele is taking it home with a planned four-night stand to kick off in Oakland this Thursday night. She'll be performing at Yoshi's there and her hometown fans...

Butta | 11/14/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

A 'Seven Nation Army' Can't Hold Kimberly Nichole Back

As anyone who's ever had the pleasure of seeing Kimberly Nichole perform live can attest, this sista loves to rock out. With her love of frilly tutus and shunning the typical uniform of all black in favor of white or...

Butta | 11/14/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Keith Robinson Gets His 'Hustle' On

Keith Robinson may have snagged another acting role as the ex-husband of Tatyana Ali's character on TV One's original sitcom Love That Girl, but that doesn't mean that he's left singing behind. Quite the contrary for one of the vocal...

Butta | 11/14/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Interviews

Mark de Clive-Lowe Talks 'Renegades,' Recording & Relocation

We've made no secret about our adoration for Mark de Clive-Lowe around these parts. Ever since he burst onto our musical radars 11 years ago, the New Zealander has been showcasing his talents on countless remixes, collabos, projects, and more....

Ivory | 11/14/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

PJ Morton & Jazmine Sullivan Are 'Built For Love'

Even though he's been keeping busy on the road as the unofficial sixth man of Maroon 5 for the past two years, it seems that PJ Morton is finally ready to take his solo career off the back burner. After...

Ivory | 11/14/2011 at 1:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Soul Cynic, Video SoulBounce

Is Anthony Hamilton Looking To 'Woo' A Younger Crowd On 'Back To Love'?

News that Anthony Hamilton would be releasing his latest album, Back To Love, this December had the SoulBounce team smiling from ear-to-ear. Known for his soul-drenched vocals and grown-folks approach to crafting timeless soul music -- with the inevitable mis-step...

SoulUK | 11/14/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Royce Wood Junior & Michael MacWoonald Have A Song For 'Jodie'

SoulBouncers may not be that familiar with the name Royce Wood Junior, however if you paid attention to Jamie Woon's stunning mirrorwriting earlier in the year then you will at least be familiar with his sound, as he produced a...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm Rough And Tough And All That Stuff

Funeral arrangements have been made for Heavy D who will be laid to rest where it all began in Mount Vernon, New York. [NYDN] Heavy D was a rapper first, but his talent transcended hip hop. [CMPLX]Dream Hampton remembers the...

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

Soul Food

Soul Foodie: It's 'Gonna Be A Beautiful Night' With This Jambalaya

Soul Foodie Soundtrack: Phonte feat. Carlitta Durand "Gonna Be a Beautiful Night" There a few dishes in the Louisiana culinary lexicon that are as simple yet fulfilling an accompaniment to any meal as jambalaya, the traditional rice dish of southeastern...

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

First Spin, Free Music

Are You Gonna Fall 'In Love' With Jhené Aiko?

You might not have heard of Jhené Aiko, but she's been bubbling under the surface for a quite some time now. Originally signed to Chris Stoke's T.U.G. Label along with the likes of B2K, she was featured in a few...

D-Money | 11/11/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Don't Be 'Stubborn,' Check Out Novel's Latest

The emo R&B train has picked up another passenger, but before you roll your eyes and dismiss this person as another Frank Ocean knock-off think twice because Novel is no copycat. The man who once told us that he could...

Butta | 11/11/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Praise & Worship

Have A Very Mary Mary Christmas With Their Holiday Concert Tour

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and Mary Mary are living up to the title of their sixth studio album and doing Something Big this Christmas that will get even the grumpiest Grinch into a celebratory mood. The multiple GRAMMY...

NubianEmpress | 11/11/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'So' What Do You Have To 'Say' About Mateo's Video?

With New York City as his co-star, Mateo releases the video for his current single "Say It's So." The city that never sleeps is the perfect backdrop for the angsty pop/R&B track where we see the singer pining over a...

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

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Sweatshop

Sometimes artists just need to spread their wings. Switch it up from time to time. Let their hair down, if you will. There's nothing wrong with keeping it fresh and keeping the audience on their toes -- as long as...

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

First Spin

'Will' You Say 'Yes' To This New Electric Empire Track?

With support pouring in from DJs, tastemakers, and bloggers the world over, the time feels right for the worldwide re-release of the self-titled debut album from Bounce-Worthy Australian outfit, Electric Empire. Of course, no re-release would be complete without the...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's Nice To Be Here, So Let Me Do My Thing

R. Kelly has an autobiography named Soula Coaster coming out. Will he even be able to read it? No shade. [RR] Looks like we're not the only ones scratching their heads about Rihanna's popularity and chart success. [SLT] The other...

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'Verses & Flow' Premieres Tonight On TV One

Tonight on TV One a new television show tailor made for the SoulBounce set will make its debut when Verses & Flow premieres at 11 pm EST/8 pm PST. Sponsored by Lexus, Verses & Flow combines soul music with spoken...

Butta | 11/10/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Get A Sneak Peek At 'Beyoncé Live At Roseland'

November isn't November without Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and the release of a new live DVD from Beyoncé. So far King B has released The Beyoncé Experience Live! in 2007, Beyoncé: I Am... Yours - An Intimate Performance in the Encore...

Butta | 11/10/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

R. Kelly Has A Message For The Haters (And Trey Songz): 'Shut Up'

Oh, R. Kelly. Just when I was starting to kinda sorta maybe like him again after the release of last year's surprisingly solid Love Letter, he couldn't leave well enough alone and keep that old soul momentum going. That would...

Butta | 11/10/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'Rumour Has It' That 'Someone' At 'Glee' Likes Adele

Yes, as I've already established, I watch Glee. Point and laugh if you must, but I find it entertaining and when they get the musical numbers right, they are sheer perfection. Take, for example, an upcoming scene from next week's...

D-Money | 11/10/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Mayer Hawthorne Reintroduces Himself With 'How Do You Do'

What can one really expect from Mayer Hawthorne's major label debut? Sure, his soulful crooning on 2009's A Strange Arrangement was impressive, but it was also a bit homogenized, all the songs sounding so similar that even standouts like "Maybe...

D-Money | 11/10/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Betty Wright Brings That Vintage Sound With 'Grapes On A Vine'

The original "Clean Up Woman." Betty Wright, is back with her first new material in over 10 years, and as she states in the first single, "Grapes On A Vine," it gets better with time. The release of Betty Wright:...

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

Video SoulBounce

GQ Magazine Talks 'Business' With Erykah Badu

In last Friday's edition of Morning Soul we hipped you to a pretty in-depth interview that GQ Magazine carried out with Eykah Badu as part of their "Survivors" series. In addition to answering their questions, Ms. Badu took a moment...

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

Video SoulBounce

Tamara Wellons Readies Her 'Songs For Janie'

Bounce-Worthy songstress Tamara Wellons is best known as a soulful house vocalist, even though her 2008 album, Life Is, spanned pretty much every genre that can fall under the broad umbrella of soul music. It's been a while since we...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Ain't No Need For Words To Speak

Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks share the love while talking about the upcoming remake of Sparkle. Please release the trailer already to quell our fears. [TBB] Producer Pete Rock shares memories about his cousin, Heavy D, in an exclusive interview....

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

The Game

Who The Game's Gonna Be Missing: Heavy D

Nobody makes it out alive. It's an inescapable fact of life and its greatest paradox as well; when you think about it, the only guaranteed part of life is our sure departure. What you do in between is your own...

NubianEmpress | 11/09/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, First Spin, Releases

J*DaVeY's 'Drug' Will Hit The Streets This Month

It looks like J*DaVeY weren't toying with my emotions after all. After years and years of promises a long wait, New Designer Drug will indeed soon be within our grasps. And when I say soon, I mean within-the-next-two-weeks soon. The...

D-Money | 11/09/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

We'll Take Cee-Lo Green 'Anyway' We Can Get Him

Way back in August 2010 (it really does seem like ages ago, no?) Cee-Lo Green set the whole lyric video concept off with the one he released for his monstrous hit "F--k You." It may not have been the first...

Butta | 11/09/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Afro-Blue 'Need' To Win 'The Sing-Off'

There is some strong talent on this season of The Sing-Off, but none of the other groups come close to the making the magic that Afro-Blue make every single week. They are nothing short of amazing from one performance to...

Butta | 11/09/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Jazzy Ways, Releases

Nicolay With The Hot At Nights Take A Jazzy Excursion Back To 'Shibuya'

There are those moments in time when you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when something major happened even when you can't recall what you had for breakfast two days ago. That will forever be the...

Butta | 11/09/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

The Internet Prepare To Unleash Their 'Purple Naked Ladies'

We've been following Syd The Kid and Matt Martian's The Internet pretty much every step of the way here at SBHQ (Okay, I have mostly, but you get the point). They're "Love Song -1" was the first moment to catch...

D-Money | 11/09/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Wish I Could Go Back To The Day Before We Met

Mariah Carey unveiled her post-baby body by Jenny Craig in a new commercial. [TLL]This probably doesn't apply to any SoulBouncers, but if you still listen to the radio then there is a world of hip hop that you are missing...

Butta | 11/09/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Heavy D (1967-2011)

Heavy D Dead At 44 [TMZ] Heavy D [Wiki][Facebook][Twitter]...

Butta | 11/08/2011 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Roots 'Tip The Scale' On Drama

After introducing us to the new visuals for undun with quite a literal bang with the video for "Make My," The Roots continue with another gripping black-and-white clip for the song "Tip the Scale." Black Thought rhymes while Dice Raw...

Butta | 11/08/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Miguel Migs & Evelyn 'Champagne' King Want 'Everybody' On The Dance Floor

While videos are always meant to be artistic expressions of songs, it's always nice to see an artist have some fun, and that's exactly what Evelyn "Champagne" King is doing in the video for her and Miguel Migs' "Everybody." Taking...

D-Money | 11/08/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Eric Roberson Shows That A 'Mister Nice Guy' Can Finish First

For the past 10 years, the name Eric Roberson has become synonymous with the indie soul movement, reaching across the country and the world one song at a time. With an unapologetic Errobession, I have witnessed his special brand of...

Peachy Kween | 11/08/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Take A Listen To Opolopo's 'Mutant' Remixes

As Tokyo Dawn Records' resident remixer, Swedish funkster Opolopo has had a busy 12 months. Not only did he release his solo album, Voltage Controlled Feelings, he also produced Amalia's debut Art Slave, and provided remixes for Soulparlor and both...

SoulUK | 11/08/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Mugpush Are Bringing The Funk For 'All U.S...'

With a name like Mugpush I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this Bay Area-based collective but their Facebook page describes them as a collective of musicians and artists "who conspire to make beautiful art & music deeply rooted...

SoulUK | 11/08/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Closer To My Dreams

GUILTY: Michael Jackson's former personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Given the rate of detention in L.A. (uhm, Lindsay Lohan), wonder if he will get any real time? [WP]Adele successfully underwent throat surgery and is expected...

DaTruth | 11/08/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Get 'Fly' With Windimoto

Widely regarded at the birthplace of house music, Chicago has given us many legends like Lil Louis, Steve Silk Hurley, Frankie Knuckles, and Marshall Jefferson to name a few as well as artists on the come up like DJ Sean...

Butta | 11/07/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Open A 'Window' To Kenny Wesley

Kenny Wesley recently wowed us with his impressive remake of Michael Jackson's "Rock With You," and he's striking while the iron is hot with the release of a new song. "The Window" is the lead single from his upcoming as-yet-untitled...

Butta | 11/07/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

What Does Eric Benét Have To Say In This Q&A?

Eric Benét often connects with his fanbase whether it be in real life at his concerts and live events or online via the TrueEBFans, a club of like-minded music lovers who support the singer in all his endeavors. Having met...

Butta | 11/07/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Goapele Celebrates Her New 'Dawn' In New York

The last time the public at large had heard from Goapele was her second album, 2006's Change It All. In between then and now, she released buzz single "Milk & Honey" in 2009, but no album materialized. Until now, that...

D-Money | 11/07/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

Robert Glasper's Idea Of 'Black Radio' Sounds Perfect To Us

Robert Glasper's early Blue Note albums kinda passed me by on the basis that jazz isn't really my thing, at least in album-length doses. However 2009's Double Booked, which showcased both his Trio and Experiment bands, is still in heavy...

SoulUK | 11/07/2011 at 12:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Roots Make An Arresting Statement With 'Make My'

With the December release of undun fast approaching, we're learning more and more about the concept album, which tells the story of the ill-fated Redford Stephens. We've already gotten the album cover and tracklist and over at The Roots' homebase...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Know You're Down, When You Gon' Get Up

In-demand beat maker Lex Luger is taking "trap music" to the top of the charts and to the bank. [NYT]Frank Ocean was forced to cancel his New York City concert due to an undisclosed illness. [RU]Coldplay breaks records on iTunes...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

All good things must come to an end, and The Foreign Exchange's Authenticity Tour will be coming to an end in New Orleans, which is a very good thing for NOLA Bouncers. This is our first giveaway for our Nawlins...

Butta | 11/04/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Crowd Participation, The Interwebs

SoulBouncers: Participate In SoulBounce's 'Twitterview' With Eric Roberson

In a matter of days, Eric Roberson's long-awaited, highly-anticipated new album, Mister Nice Guy, will finally be in the hands of his fans and lovers of good music when it officially drops on Tuesday, November 8th. To celebrate this occasion...

Butta | 11/04/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Gordon Chambers Is 'Sincere' In His 'Love'

Some people are just hard to love. No matter what you do, you just can't get through to them. It may be no fault of your own but the result of whatever demons they have to exorcise on their own...

Butta | 11/04/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Common Finds His 'Sweet' Spot

So far, the only songs we've heard from Common's upcoming The Dreamer/The Believer have been introspective and uplifting or hood fabulous. Well, forget about all that because Com's out to show you it ain't all "Sweet," which happens to be...

D-Money | 11/04/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Lenny Kravitz Gets Funky In 'Black And White'

Although he's best known to the general public as a rocker, fans of Lenny Kravitz have always known that blended in with those kick-ass guitar riffs is one funky soul man. Over the course of his 23-year career, Lenny has...

Ivory | 11/04/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Bed, Bath & Beyond'

This month's Mixologist mix should come with a warning label -- or some birth control -- because Keyknow is really trying to encourage people to create Baby Bouncers with his latest concoction, Bed, Bath & Beyond. He takes us on...

Butta | 11/04/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kindred The Family Soul & Co. Take A Drive 'Around' Town

Of all the albums released so far this year, Kindred The Family Soul's Love Has No Recession is the one that I keep going back to regularly. It's honest and balanced outlook is the perfect snapshot of where we find...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Like Martin With No Gina

Erykah Badu chats it up about the dirty word that is "neo-soul," her music, and working for Steve Harvey. [GQ]Although still on trial for manslaughter, Dr. Conrad Murray is apparently shopping around a documentary about Michael Jackson's death. The unmitigated...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

One of the hottest tickets this fall is to see The Foreign Exchange on the next leg of the Authenticity Tour that will take them to various cities in the South, including three in Texas. The last stop in Texas...

Butta | 11/03/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Allen Stone & Emily King In Concert!

After wowing national television audiences last week on Conan, more and more people are hopping on the Allen Stone train. But if you live in New York City and frequent S.O.B.'s, then you might already be up on this blue-eyed...

Butta | 11/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Anthony David Takes Us On 'Location' To Kenya

Fresh on the heels of the announcement of a new album and the release of its first single, Anthony David delivers the video for "Location, Location, Location" into our hands. Not your average music video, this latest offering from AD...

Butta | 11/03/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

We'll Take These 'Hidden Treasures' From Amy Winehouse Any 'Day'

I always tend to have mixed feelings whenever music is released by a favorite artist posthumously. On one hand, there's the part of me that's always happy for new music. However, on the other hand, there's the part of me...

Ivory | 11/03/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Robin Thicke Wears His 'Pretty Lil' Heart' On His Sleeve

With the upcoming album, Love After War, due out December 6th, Robin Thicke with the help of none other than Lil Wayne dropped a little something lovely for us to enjoy. The single entitled "Pretty Lil' Heart" isn't a far...

Peachy Kween | 11/03/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Saul Williams Lets You Test His 'Patience'

It's been a while since I've heard anything new from actor-poet-activist-rock star Saul Williams. While his musical aesthetic might not be what many consider "soul" music, he's put out some pretty impressive albums and songs over the years. His last...

D-Money | 11/03/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

We Agree With Gotta's 'Philosophy'

French production whiz Gotta is certainly a busy fellow. Hot on the heels of the release of Think Aloud (Session I) and his thumping remix of the Soul Rebels' "504" comes the second in his EP series, Think Aloud (Session...

SoulUK | 11/03/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Reel People's Remix Of Debórah Bond Is 'The One'

Take one already great song, add a pinch of magical remix dust, give it a stir, and what do you get? The Reel People remix of Debórah Bond's "You Are The One," that's what. I'll admit I'm slightly biased as...

SoulUK | 11/03/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Events

DMV Bouncers: Party & Preview 'Master Of The Mix 2'

After an awesome first season that saw DJ Scratch come out on top and be crowned the champ, Smirnoff's Master of the Mix returns for a second season this Saturday night. A new batch of DJs will be vying for...

Butta | 11/03/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Can I Get An Encore?

Fight the power: Chuck D became the latest artist to file a lawsuit over underpaid digital download royalties. [HR]Justin Bieber showed off his rhyming skills, freestyling over Jay-Z & Kanye West's "Otis." [BB]Leroy Bell is the latest "amateur" contestant on...

DaTruth | 11/03/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Los Angeles Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

Goapele's Break Of Dawn Album Release Tour packs its bags and goes from East to West next week. The first stop will be in Los Angeles at the Key Club on Tuesday, November 8th and after hearing rave reviews of...

Butta | 11/02/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

The Foreign Exchange may have missed performing at this year's SXSW, but Austin audiences need not despair because the group will be making a stop there during the fall edition of the Authenticity Tour. Nicolay, Phonte, Zo!, Sy Smith, Jeanne...

Butta | 11/02/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Slow Dancing

This past weekend I listened to one of my favorite public radio shows, This American Life. Every week they run a roughly one-hour show based on some theme. Last week's show focused on, of all things, middle school. The drama,...

NubianEmpress | 11/02/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Frank Ocean Is 'Back' Once Again

After having no new Frank Ocean news for nearly a month (a veritable drought considering how often his material has leaked in the past), we bring you yet another new track from the Odd Future crooner himself. "Back" is Frank...

D-Money | 11/02/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

What Will 'You Say' About Keith Sweat's Latest Video?

Another day, another lackluster music video from an established artist who should know better and therefore do better. Today's yawner comes to us from Keith Sweat, who isn't exactly known for his must-see videos, but there would have been no...

Butta | 11/02/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

You'll 'Love' Mary J. On 'Later...With Jools Holland'

When Mary J. Blige is good, she's awesome. The imperfect wonder that is MJB performed a raw, acoustic version of "Need Someone To Love You," a cut from her soon-to-be-released album My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1), on the...

NubianEmpress | 11/02/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Erykah Badu Schools Us At Red Bull Music Academy

Fans of Erykah Badu rejoice. As part of Red Bull Music Academy's annual series of lectures/workshops, this year held in Madrid, the eclectic singer sat down for an epic, two-hour interview with RBMA's Eothen "Egon" Alapatt. As you would expect,...

SoulUK | 11/02/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Dego Returns With More 'Freeness' For Us To Enjoy

Not content with dropping the hottest mixtape I've heard this year, pulling the Luv Bugz out of retirement to soundtrack SB's Cuffin' Season, and releasing a monster 20-track slice of broken-beat goodness in the shape of A Wha' Him Deh...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Now I Ain't Saying She A Gold Digger

Goapele opens up about her numerous collabs with hip-hop artists. [CMPLX] Rick Ross appeared on 106 & Park to set the record straight on his recent health scare. [HT]Drake's top five hip-hop albums of all time include work by Little...

Butta | 11/02/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

It's been a minute since The Foreign Exchange has performed in Dallas, but that's all about to change on Thursday, November 17th when the whole crew two-steps their way onto the stage at The Door. Phonte, Nicolay, Zo!, Sy Smith,...

Butta | 11/01/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Afro-Blue Channel Janet Jackson On 'The Sing-Off'

The Sing-Off is getting down to the wire, with another group getting the ax last night leaving six to advance to next week. Thanks to some fancy footwork and their always-stellar vocal stylings, SoulBounce fave Afro-Blue survived the cut with...

Butta | 11/01/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

J*DaVeY Wanna Know "Whatchalookin@"

J*DaVeY better not be playing with my emotions. It seems that we are closer and closer to actually getting New Designer Drug in our grubby little hands and I don't want to feel disappointed. And my excitement grows as we...

D-Money | 11/01/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Internet Invite You To Try Some Of Their 'Cocaine'

I don't know what's up with the Odd Future and that white girl, but it seems to pop up in their songs a lot. Take for instance the video for The Internet's "Cocaine" (see, it's right there in the title,...

D-Money | 11/01/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: So You Got To Keep It Realer

Rihanna canceled her Halloween concert after being was hospitalized in Sweden. [RS] YouTube announced new channels that will feature original content from artists including Jay-Z and Madonna in an effort to expand their brand. [SP]Queen Latifah will launch a new...

DaTruth | 11/01/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink