Archive » January 2012

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Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

All good things must come to an end, and that includes the all too brief concert tour by Nicolay with The Hot at Nights that concludes next week in Baltimore. Chris Boerner, Matt Douglas, Nick Baglio, and Nicolay will be...

Butta | 01/31/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Olivia Gets Serious In 'Walk Away'

Now that this season of Love & Hip Hop is over, we won't get to see Olivia go through her weekly music game hustle struggle. But don't despair! We can see her on-demand in her new music video for the...

Butta | 01/31/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Shabazz Palaces Wants To Know 'Can You' Feel This Video

There's nothing I hate more than being tardy to the party, especially when you realize that said party was apparently THE party of the year and you arrived about five minutes after the open bar was closed. That's exactly how...

Ivory | 01/31/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Let Bilal 'Move' You

Bilal Oliver is on a campaign to make people moist with his music -- whether its tears or the sexy kind of condensation. The acoustic version of "Move On" is yet another example of this man's immense ability to move...

NubianEmpress | 01/31/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Will Vaughn Anthony & Dunson Pique Your 'Curiosity'?

Vaughn Anthony wants to get you curious about what he has going on musically, and if he sounds strangely familiar, it's because he sounds a lot like his brother, singer John Legend. Don't let the familial resemblance dissuade you though,...

NubianEmpress | 01/31/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Tony Williams Invites You To 'Sleepover'

After years of backing his cousin Kanye West on his albums and on tour, singer Tony Williams is ready to take center stage on his own and prove that Yeezy isn't the only musical talent in the family. Williams, who...

Ivory | 01/31/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

This D'Angelo Mixtape Is All The Way 'Live'

Another day, another D'Angelo update. Hey, what can I say, it's gonna be like that for minute while all of us here at SBHQ float on cloud 900 at his incredible return to the scene, erasing over a decade of...

Butta | 01/31/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Can You Feel' Eric Lau's Latest Release?

Eric Lau has been teasing us with new music from his upcoming EP, The Mission, since last November. We have already heard the title track and the ever-so-soulful "Yesterday," and there are only three days to go until we can...

SoulUK | 01/31/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kyauna Clarke Has 'Something' To 'Say'

There are a handful of people who when they tell me to listen to something or someone new I don't even hesitate because I know that it'll be dope. My girl Ayah is one of those people, having introduced me...

Butta | 01/31/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Everybody's Free To Feel Good

With word that Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and host Steve Jones are departing The X Factor, the real question is will the show return? [BB]D'Angelo canceled a concert after a slip-and-fall off the stage (not the wagon!) last night in...

DaTruth | 01/31/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Boston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nicolay with The Hot At Nights have one more week on the road on their first concert tour, which is getting positive reviews across the board. The next to last date will be in Boston on Sunday, February 5th at...

Butta | 01/30/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

It Sure Does 'Feel' Good To Have D'Angelo Back

D'Angelo's return in the finest of form has ignited a wildfire. He's been setting stages ablaze since last Thursday, and the videos that have already hit the internet are all the proof that we need that 2012's comeback story of...

Butta | 01/30/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Frank Ocean Does His 'Voodoo' Oh So Well

D'Angelo's triumphant return to the stage isn't the only reason that voodoo is on our minds. That's because Frank Ocean has just dropped a new (but brief) track entitled "Voodoo" via his Tumblr (which he seems to update on a...

D-Money | 01/30/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Make 'Time' For Some New Eric Roberson

Timing is everything, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. Think about it. How many times have you met the right one at the wrong time -- whether one or both of you were involved with someone else...

Butta | 01/30/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Opolopo Shares His 'Twenty-Second Thoughts'

I'm seriously beginning to wonder if Opolopo has lived in a time machine for the past 25 years, because some of his music sounds straight out of the mid-'80s as opposed to current day. It's uncanny how much he has...

Butta | 01/30/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Will You 'Love' How Kamilah Sumner Operates?

Chicago singer Kamilah Sumner is on her grind. The sultry-voiced, Bounce-Worthy songstress recently released the video to "Never Bring Me Down," the first cut off of her album Once Upon A Sumner, which was also featured in the Coors Light...

NubianEmpress | 01/30/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

The Bamboos Cover James Blake & We 'Scream' With Delight

Australia's premier deep funk outfit, The Bamboos, celebrated 10 years in the game last year by releasing a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl featuring a reboot of their first ever single "Eel Oil" and a cover of James Blake's "Wilhelm Scream" featuring...

SoulUK | 01/30/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Get 'High' Off This Cubic Zirconia Remix

The collective known as Cubic Zirconia is back with yet another trippy video to match a trippy ass song. As usual, I'm left scratching my head after watching the visuals for Tiombe Lockhart and her cohorts Nick Hook and Daud...

Ivory | 01/30/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Break 4 Love

Don't miss Questlove speaking on Full Force during the premiere of their episode of Unsung tonight on TV One. [OKP] With the GRAMMYs less than two weeks away, Rev. Jesse Jackson is considering protesting the category cuts. [BB]Christina Aguilera paid...

Butta | 01/30/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

D'Angelo Continues To Give Us 'Life'

I can say with all confidence that D'Angelo fans have had the best 24 hours ever. That's certainly the case for this D'Angelo fan who can't believe that the long-standing dream of his triumphant return to the stage is a...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 10:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

Celebrate Axel F's One-Year Anniversary With This Bodyroll-Inducing Mix From DJ Stylus

Just the other day, NubianEmpress was bemoaning the lack of bodyroll music in her The Game column. Leave it to SoulBounce fam DJ Stylus to come to the rescue with this very special mix whose purpose is to induce bodyrolls...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

This winter weather has been wacky to say the least, but I'm not the least bit mad at the rash of warm days that the Northeast states have been treated to. And although I'm no weatherman, I can forecast that...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

Elle Varner Is A 'Conversational Lush'

Quirky cutie Elle Varner has worked her way into our ice cold hearts here at SBHQ. Her breakout hit "Only Wanna Give It To You" was so beloved that it made our Hot 16 Best Songs of 2011 list, and...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Conya Doss Says 'Don't Change'

The audio surprises just keep coming in 2012. The latest to bestow a musical gift unto us is songbird Conya Doss with "Don't Change," the lovely first single from her soon-to-be-released new album, A Pocketful of Purpose. Conya's signature honeyed...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

John Legend & Ludacris Wanna Give You Something 'Tonight'

John Legend lets his sexy loose on his new single "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)," from the soundtrack to the film Think Like A Man, in theaters soon. I know what you're thinking, "John Legend?...Sexy?" and, yes, it can happen...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Jazzanova Turns Their Sound 'Upside Down'

Remix albums are usually just one of the smash-and-grab tactics by labels to stretch out the revenue an artist can make (see Rihanna, Lady Gaga and any other current pop divas for proof of this). However, when a group like...

D-Money | 01/27/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Carl Thomas & Snoop Dogg Take It To The Club For 'Don't Kiss Me'

There are a few things in life that are guaranteed: death, taxes, and club scenes in music videos. You would think that people would tire of seeing videos of faux party scenes set in faux clubs, but artists keep churning...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 1:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Get 'Between' Kelly Rowland & Lance Gross In Paris

Paris serves as the romantic backdrop for Kelly Rowland and Lance Gross in her new video for the track "Keep It Between Us," one of the more palatable songs from Here I Am. Kelly and Lance are seen in various...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Soul On Film

Judith Hill To Enjoy The Spotlight On The Soundtrack To Spike Lee's 'Red Hook Summer'

You may recognize Judith Hill from providing supporting vocals for the late, great Michael Jackson. Or might recall her when she moved from the background to the forefront and sang the duet "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" with him...

KitKat | 01/27/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Clare Fischer (1928-2012)

Legendary Composer Clare Fischer Passes Away At 83 [DRFB] Clare Fischer [Official][Facebook][Wiki]...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 10:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Meet Me At The Altar In Your White Dress

Sales of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" went up tremendously this week after President Obama sang it last week. [BB]Was Jean-Paul Gaultier's Amy Winehouse-themed fashion show in poor taste or just too soon? [PD]Cee Lo will join Madonna on the field...

Butta | 01/27/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

D'Angelo's Return Is Not A 'Charade'

If you are anything like me, then you've no doubt been basking in the afterglow of the first bits and pieces of footage from D'Angelo's European tour opener in Stockholm, Sweden that are surfacing on the net. We brought you...

Butta | 01/26/2012 at 10:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1992: CeCe Peniston 'Finally'

Of all the euphoric jams about that light-bulb moment of love, nothing beats "Finally." Once the garbled scatting comes in with CeCe Peniston gushing about some "coca brown skinned and curly black haired" Adonis, you're unabashedly hooked. Plus you wish...

AudioDiva | 01/26/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nicolay couldn't hit the road with The Hot At Nights without hitting the DMV, and they'll be bringing their experimental jazz combo to the legendary jazz club, Bohemian Caverns, in the heart of Washington, DC's historic U Street area. It...

Butta | 01/26/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

D'ANGELO IS BACK! Yes! Really!

Family, friends, and foes, feast your eyes on some of the first footage to surface of the mythical creature known to many as D'Angelo who returned to the concert stage tonight in Stockholm, Sweden to kick off his heralded and...

Butta | 01/26/2012 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

14th 'Take' You 'There' Visually

First we had the single, then the acoustic performance, and now we have the official video for "Take Me There," 14th's upcoming single. I loved the soulful, '90's dance/garage vibe of the track from the off, and it's been in heavy...

SoulUK | 01/26/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: DivaGeek

You know when you get that little piece of information that makes your day week month? Well folks that has just happened to me upon learning that the long-awaited album from DivaGeek, aka Vula Malinga and Ben Jones, is coming,...

SoulUK | 01/26/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events

Jazz In The Gardens Returns For Its Lucky Seventh Year

If, like myself, you live in an area where snow came before Halloween, and temperatures randomly swing from freezing to 55 degrees in a matter of days, then I'm sure you are pretty much over the ridiculous weather this winter....

KitKat | 01/26/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Never Would've Thought We'd Be Breaking Up Like This

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have reportedly named Oprah Winfrey as godmother to their daughter, Blue Ivy. That Kelly Rowland can't win for losing. [IDOL]Will Smith and Simon Cowell plan to a launch a search for the world's best DJs. Wonder what...

DaTruth | 01/26/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Philadelphia Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

A concert tour wouldn't be a concert tour if it didn't stop in Philadelphia, so it only makes sense for Nicolay with The Hot At Nights to make a stop there while they're on the road. The fellas will be...

Butta | 01/25/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

We Can't Get 'Over' How Good Bilal Sounds

Bilal Oliver is no doubt one of the most talented male vocal artists in the music game right now, and yesterday Okayplayer released an acoustic live recording of "Think It Over," one of my favorite songs from his latest album,...

NubianEmpress | 01/25/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

The Paxtons Take You Down 'Avenue B'

While there are still those fighting the good fight in the mainstream, for me indie is pretty much the only way to go when it comes to hip hop. The Lil Waynes, Drakes, and Young Jeezys of the world just...

D-Money | 01/25/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Get Your 'Life' With Yuna

The best musical moments are often the ones that catch you by surprise. I remembered this yesterday when I stumbled upon Malaysian chanteuse (and talented photographer) Yuna and her single "Live Your Life." The Pharrell Williams-produced mid-tempo offering is giving...

D-Money | 01/25/2012 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Hear Sarah Scott's Vocals 'Folded' Around Part-Time Heroes Production On Their New EP

It's hard to believe that it has been nearly four years since Part-Time Heroes, aka Ross Wakefield and Toby Vane, released their eclectic, yet consistently soulful debut album, Meanwhile.... Since then the duo have been working on new material, as...

SoulUK | 01/25/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Now We Can Sample Stac Through Royce Wood Junior's 'Lens'

It's been a while since we heard from British singer Stac. After releasing 2010's excellent Turn That Light Out and not one, but two remix albums, we are hoping that she has been busy working on new material and a...

SoulUK | 01/25/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Norah Jones & Danger Mouse Are Set To Share Their 'Little Broken Hearts'

Ever since she arrived on the scene with her 2002 debut, Come Away With Me, Norah Jones has breezily shrugged off the neat little labels that we sometimes try to affix to artists. Despite being pegged primarily as a jazz...

Ivory | 01/25/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Get Your Bags

Ne-Yo has jumped ship from Def Jam to Motown and also into an executive position. [BB]Q-Tip found out where his ancestors are from and it wasn't what he expected. [OKA]Seal sat down with Ellen to chat about his new album...

Butta | 01/25/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Pittsburgh Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nicolay of The Foreign Exchange fame will be returning to Pittsburgh soon, but papa's got a brand new bag. Nic will be coming to town with Chris Boerner, Matt Douglas, and Nick Baglio, better known as the trio The Hot...

Butta | 01/24/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Quantic, Alice Russell & Combo Bárbaro Show Us The 'Light'

Sometimes the most simple of music videos can be the most amazing. Big budget affairs with special effects, cameos from the hot actor/actress du jour, and exotic locations are all fine and good. But often less is more and nothing...

Butta | 01/24/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Boom Clap Bachelors Make A 'Stop' With Cris Prolific

It seems that members of Danish wonder-collective Boom Clap Bachelors were everywhere last year. Robin Hannibal, Coco O., and Vindahl all struck out on their own to great success. But perhaps the biggest splash BCB made was their collective EP, Mellem...

D-Money | 01/24/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Stacy Barthe Decides To 'Keep It' Real

In the pantheon of R&B songs, there's nothing like a good kiss-off record. Singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe (an artist you definitely should be checking for this year) has delivered a great one with her latest "Keep It Like It Is." When...

D-Money | 01/24/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Louie Shows Her 'Female Sensitivity'

After one listen to LA-based songstress Louie's new track, "Female Sensitivity," it's obvious that this has been produced by her beau Robin Hannibal. While a lot of producers have a "signature sound" that is often associated with them, Robin seems...

SoulUK | 01/24/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Lianne La Havas Shows Some 'Love' To Jill Scott

While web-stalking checking out Lianne La Havas over on YouTube, I came across this video of her covering Jill Scott's "He Loves Me" at a recent live show. Now the prospect of hearing one of my favorite new voices covering one...

SoulUK | 01/24/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Thundercat In Concert!

New York City Bouncers, you are officially on notice to cancel any other plans you may have had for Wednesday, February 1st and make arrangements to attend S.O.B.'s that night. Who will be there, you may be wondering? None other...

Butta | 01/24/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Get A 'Move' On & Enter This Robert Glasper Experiment Remix Contest

As we count down the days until February 28th and the release of the Robert Glasper Experiment's fantastic Black Radio, Glasper & Co. have launched a competition with a very special prize. To enter you need to submit your remix...

SoulUK | 01/24/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Gotta Get On Up

Who's zooming who: Aretha Franklin called off her engagement, saying that she was "moving a little too fast." [CNN]Brandy let it be known that she is the best songstress to play Whitney Houston. You know, in case anyone was asking,...

DaTruth | 01/24/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Columbus Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nicolay with The Hot At Nights start their tour this week, but this time next week they'll be gearing up for a show in Columbus, OH. Chris Boerner, Matt Douglas, Nick Baglio, and the man Nicolay will be performing at...

Butta | 01/23/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

Elijah Kelley Shines A 'Light' On 'Red Tails'

I'm sure that my Black Card is under heavy review because I did not go out to see Red Tails on opening weekend. Previous engagements and a nasty cold had me hemmed up, but supporting the film while it's in...

Butta | 01/23/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Emeli Sandé Got 'Next'

Scottish singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé is poised to become the next big thing across the pond. She's definitely doing big numbers, with her latest video for the song "Next To Me" rapidly gaining over a million YouTube views in less than...

Butta | 01/23/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Catch Up With The Internet In 'Fastlane'

It's been a little over a month since Odd Future's The Internet dropped the digital version of Purple Naked Ladies in our laps. If their first video for "Cocaine" for raised a few eyebrows (and elicited some rather interesting comments),...

D-Money | 01/23/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Watch Jayanti 'Get It On' As She Covers The Classics

Usually for an artist to really grab, and hold, my attention I need to hear them singing original songs. Covers are all well and good, and they certainly help some to gain attention -- for both the right and wrong...

SoulUK | 01/23/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Forget' The Rest, Lianne La Havas Is One Of The Best

If you pay attention to music blogs -- and not just this one -- then one name you are almost guaranteed to have come across is Lianne La Havas. We have featured her here extensively, beginning back in July last...

SoulUK | 01/23/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

The Urban Street Soul Orchestra Are 'Back Together Again'

Originally formed back in 1992, Urban Street Soul Orchestra was a collective of like-minded musicians, vocalists, and producers intent on delivering a "soulful message to the world". Members, including Daz-I-Kue, Hil St. Soul, Don Ricardo, and Julie Smith, recorded their...

SoulUK | 01/23/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We Ran Out Of Words To Say

It's a wrap on Seal and Heidi Klum's marriage of six years. [E!]Say hello to Eric Benét and Manuela Testolini's new baby, daughter Lucia. [US]Kanye West made the rounds at Paris Fashion Week. Although his clothes weren't very fashionable. [C+D]Steven...

Butta | 01/23/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson In Concert!

It's been a hot minute since we've had any giveaways for our Detroit family, and what a better way to get back in the game than with a ticket giveaway to see Eric Roberson. Erro will be making his way...

Butta | 01/20/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Louisville Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nicolay with The Hot At Nights will be hitting the road on their first tour in support of the Shibuya Session EP and one of their many stops will be Louisville, KY. They'll be performing there on Sunday, January 29th...

Butta | 01/20/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

The Slakadeliqs Bring Us 'The Other Side Of Tomorrow' Today

Slakah the Beatchild has been quite a busy man. He's got new solo material on the way, but he's been heavy into collaborations lately, as one half of The Art of Fresh (who released a new project at the end...

Butta | 01/20/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Discover A 'Peace' Of SBTRKT's Past

Masked producer SBTRKT burned up our best of lists last year with his self-titled debut album and its heat-seeker of a single "Wildfire." Who knew, then, that he could produce something so...cool. Mining his past, he unearthed his 2009 track "Atomic...

D-Money | 01/20/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Etta James (1938-2012)

Etta James, Powerful Voice Behind 'At Last,' Dies at 73 [NYT] Etta James [Wiki]...

Butta | 01/20/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

Common Adds More 'LUV' To His Acting Resume

When not releasing banging albums like The Dreamer/The Believer or writing best-selling books, Common likes to put his SAG card to good use. He's starred in films like Just Wright and American Gangster and appeared on shows like Single Ladies...

D-Money | 01/20/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce, Yes We Can!

It's Showtime At The Apollo With President Barack Obama

I'd be lying if I said that it hasn't been a rough and rocky past few years since President Barack Obama has been in office. The "Yes We Can!" love has kina lost its shine, but overnight it got polished...

Butta | 01/20/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Johnny Otis (1921-2012)

Johnny Otis of 'Willie and the Hand Jive' dies [USAT] Johnny Otis [Official][Wiki]...

Butta | 01/20/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm Looking For A Slow Flow

File sharing site Megaupload was taken down by the Feds. [GZ]The big payback came swiftly via hackers who retaliated by taking down websites for the Department of Justice, RIAA, MPAA, Universal Music Group, and more. [BB] Omar still finds enjoyment making...

Butta | 01/20/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1992: Various Artists 'Juice: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'

When Ernest Dickerson's film Juice and its soundtrack hit the streets, hip -hop heads were familiar with one 2Pac the emcee, but completely unprepared for Tupac Shakur, the actor. His performance as Bishop stood out way beyond the rapper-turned-actor deliveries...

Reg Jones | 01/19/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Nashville Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Nashville may be the home of country music, but it's going to play host to some experimental jazz when Nicolay with The Hot At Nights come to town. Nic, Chris Boerner, Matt Douglas, and Nick Baglio will hit the stage...

Butta | 01/19/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

'Push' The Limits With Lenny Kravitz

It's not often that a Lenny Kravitz video slides past my radar. So imagine how I failed to realize that in December the sexy rocker dropped a video, and I somehow missed the event. Only explanation I can come up...

Ivory | 01/19/2012 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Thank You,' Estelle, For Keeping It Classy

Estelle had me worried a couple of tracks back when talks of All of Me first surfaced. Yet, the factor of "Thank You" put her back in my good graces and has redeemed my anticipation for her upcoming junior effort....

AudioDiva | 01/19/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Santigold Opens Her 'Big Mouth'

Never one to be coy, Santigold has always spoken with a megaphone to the sky and since she's been dormant for four years, she's had a lot of words cooped up. So, in a way, we can slightly forgive her...

AudioDiva | 01/19/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, First Spin

Sonnymoon Kick Off Their '2012'

Though it's barely three weeks old, 2012 is already proving to be a big year for music. Fitting, then, that Sonnymoon has named their latest EP after it. The duo, who made a name for themselves by covering hip-hop and...

D-Money | 01/19/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Adrian Younge's 'Lady' Is A Lovely Sight

When it comes to paying homage to the past, Adrian Younge has mastered the art. His first EP, 2000's Venice Dawn, with its heavy '60's stylings, before stepping into the blaxpoitation era when he edited 2008's Black Dynamite, in addition...

Ivory | 01/19/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Georgia Anne Muldrow, Dudley Perkins, Fatima & Cecilia Stalin In Concert!

It's time to beat those January blues and SoulBounce is here to help one lucky UK Bouncer do just that with a pair of free tickets to attend Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins' one-off show at London's renowned Jazz...

SoulUK | 01/19/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

It's Time To 'Let The World See' Mahalia

While killing time on Twitter today I've seen several people singing the praises of a young 13-year-old singer named Mahalia. Ready to dismiss it as some cutesy girl covering a teeny-bopper pop song on YouTube I kept it moving, but with repeated...

SoulUK | 01/19/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Ain't Gon Get None

For the first time in seven years, the GRAMMYs will have a host: LL Cool J. [CT]The line up for the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration features CeCe Winans, Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin, Wess Morgan, Hezekiah Walker, and Fantasia. [EUR]In today's...

DaTruth | 01/19/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Game

What The Game's Been Missing: Bodyroll Music

The BodyRoll, defined by Urban Dictionary as "a dance move in which the entire body goes through a wavelike motion focusing on the hips," goes hand and hand with black music. As artistic movement it ranks up there with Alvin...

NubianEmpress | 01/18/2012 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Reggae Riddims

Get 'Inside' This Collaboration Between The Decoders & Sy Smith

Back in November, when we first brought you news of The Decoders upcoming EP, anticipation was high and we were curious to hear the LA-based duo's take on several classic soul tracks. Their Coco O. collaboration on "Hey There Lonely...

SoulUK | 01/18/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: In The Back Of Da Club Is Where I'll Be

SoulBounce stands in solidarity with the online protest to stop SOPA and PIPA and is on strike against censorship today. [SS]Are you ready for "The Boy Is Mine 2.0" from Brandy and Monica? Their new single is coming next month....

Butta | 01/18/2012 at 7:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

Atlanta Bouncers, get ready to take a journey into experimental jazz. That's because Nicolay with The Hot At Nights are bringing their jazzy ways to Apache Cafe on Friday, January 27th while on concert to promote their Shibuya Session EP....

Butta | 01/17/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Hezekiah & Tone Whitfield Want You To Say 'Hello' To Johnny Popcorn

Side projects are often a way for artists to spread their wings and do something outside of what we've come to expect from them. Whether an artist changes their name, forms a new group, takes a break from a group,...

Butta | 01/17/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Yasiin Bey Kicks It Strictly For His 'Ni--as'

Watch the Throne, while definitely an event album, left a bad taste in some people's mouths. As one of my friends put it, the entire album is essentially capitalism set to a catchy beat. Not to fault proud papa Jay-Z...

D-Money | 01/17/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Dru Hill In Concert!

There once was a time in a far faraway land known as The '90s when Dru Hill was that group. The brothas from Baltimore joined an exclusive fraternity with Boyz II Men and Jodeci to crossover from run-of-the-mill R&B group...

Butta | 01/17/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Jimmy Castor (1947-2012)

Funk Legend Jimmy Castor Dead At Age 64 [HHDX] Jimmy Castor [Official][Wiki]...

Butta | 01/17/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't Let My Cute Face Fool Ya

Adele confirmed she plans to perform at the Brit Awards. Here's hoping she's gets the okay for the GRAMMYs, too! [MTV]Clint Eastwood lauded Beyoncé in a recent interview, saying she could be the next Ella Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughn. I...

DaTruth | 01/17/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To The Axel F One-Year Anniversary Party & Concert!

DMV Bouncers, if you have yet to make it to the monthly Axel F throwback parties at Liv, then this side-eye is for you...I mean...what are you waiting on? If you are a fan of soul music in all its...

Butta | 01/16/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Praise & Worship

Vivian Green Sings A 'Freedom' Song

It's only fitting that on the day that we commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to get a taste of the soundtrack to the film Soundtrack For a Revolution. This collection of remakes of freedom songs by...

Butta | 01/16/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Aaliyah Is Still The 'One' With This Ahmed Sirour Remix

Today we celebrate Aaliyah on what would have been her 33rd birthday. Her life may have been prematurely cut short a little over a decade ago, but her musical legacy has continued to thrive, inspiring remakes and remixes from various...

Butta | 01/16/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Kinny Calls Out A 'Big Fat Liar'

Kinny (aka Caitlin Simpson) is a Canadian-born singer with a mix of Jamaican, Native Canadian Indian, French, and Swedish heritage. Although a trained opera singer, it was her deep-rooted love of soul, jazz, and reggae, and the relative freedom which...

SoulUK | 01/16/2012 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm About To Bizzounce

Jay-Z has declared that he'll stop using the b-word in his rhymes. That's a good thing, right? Right? [CM]Beyoncé will be designing a t-shirt to raise funds for President Barack Obama's re-election campaign. [DM]Beats by Dre and Monster have decided...

Butta | 01/16/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

North Carolina Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nicolay With The Hot At Nights In Concert!

North Carolina Bouncers will be the first to see Nicolay with The Hot At Nights when they embark on their first tour later this month. The taller half of The Foreign Exchange will be hitting various cities in his home...

Butta | 01/13/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Melanie Fiona Makes 'Wrong' Sound So Right

Most of the songs I'd heard from Melanie Fiona's upcoming The MF Life really didn't move me, so the bevy of pushbacks the project's received haven't really surprised me much. I was all but ready to dismiss the talented singer...

D-Money | 01/13/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Celebrate' The Weekend With Common On 'Late Night'

I don't know about you guys, but for me this has been one hell of a week. Good thing there's always music to make things better. Our main man Common knows a little something about that and luckily he also...

D-Money | 01/13/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

14th 'Take' You 'There' Acoustically

After releasing the Hide Yourself EP last year, 14th gave us an early Christmas present in the form of a preview of their upcoming single, "Take Me There." The single gets an official release next month and as part of their...

SoulUK | 01/13/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Tell Me How I'm Supposed To Breathe With No Air

Madonna takes a few long overdue jabs at Lady Gaga biting her music. [BB]Toni Braxton was recently hospitalized after a Lupus flare up, but she assures fans that she is doing fine. [RU]Lil Wayne has a prison memoir entitled Gone...

Butta | 01/13/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1992: R. Kelly & Public Announcement 'Born Into The 90's'

I saw R. Kelly in concert before I actually paid attention to his songs. At the time I wasn't interested in most male R&B singers unless their name was Michael Jackson, so adding another one to my list wasn't at...

D-Money | 01/12/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Sandie Black Has 'Gotta Get Free'

Sandie Black is a new group to hit the scene that is shrouded in mystery. Seriously, all that I know about them is that they are from Toronto. Anything outside of that, down to who is even in the group,...

Butta | 01/12/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Summer Williams Is Back For The 'Winter'

Last spring Bounce-Worthy singer Summer Williams appeared on our radar with her brand of '90's-inspired hip-hop soul on the project Boom Bap Soul, Vol. 1. An update of that mixtape is coming soon with Boom Bap Soul, Vol. 1.2, but she...

Butta | 01/12/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Who's Loving' This Look Into Nikka Costa's Past?

Most people stateside didn't really get into vocal and performing powerhouse Nikka Costa until they heard her soulful "Like A Feather." But Nikka was already an international musical star in her own right. As a matter of fact, in the...

D-Money | 01/12/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Lay Down On Jennifer Hudson's 'Pillows'

There's a new medical disorder that is plaguing the nation: Jennifer Hudson Fatigue. Maybe you suffer from it after being unable to escape her Weight Watchers commercials whenever you've turned on your television for the past six months or just...

Butta | 01/12/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Robin Thicke Bares His 'Heart' On 'Late Night'

Robin Thicke has steadily been making the late-night television rounds to promote his recent album release, Love After War. After a hilarious appearance on E!'s Chelsea Lately last month where he clearly hit the sauce a little too hard before hitting...

Butta | 01/12/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Pause For A Cause, Video SoulBounce

'Today' Candice Anitra Marks The 2nd Anniversary Of The Haiti Earthquake

It's hard to believe, but today marks the two-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck the island of Haiti, killing an estimated 316,000 people and leaving more than one million homeless. The after-effects of that day are still being...

SoulUK | 01/12/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Soulpersona Has Another Jodeci Remix For 'You'

Soulpersona's Jodeci remixes are giving me everything I need in life right now. First, he gave us his take on "Freek'n You," and now he's gone and done it again -- he put his own spin on "Cry For You,"...

NubianEmpress | 01/12/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Don't Like Living Under Your Spotlight

Beyoncé and Jay-Z's newborn Blue Ivy Carter becomes the youngest person to chart on the Billboard 200. Who wants to bet that someone goes for the in utero recording next? [BB]Speaking of, some people are not exactly buying into Jay-Z's...

DaTruth | 01/12/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Roy Ayers In Concert!

It's no secret that everybody loves the sunshine. Literally and the kind that the legendary Roy Ayers sang about in his classic song of the same name. Something else that I'm sure everybody in the New York City area would...

Butta | 01/11/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Take A Look Into Van Hunt's 'Eyes'

Van Hunt's What Were You Hoping For? was one of last year's musical surprises. Not because it isn't good (it's actually one of Van's best, in my opinion), but because of the drastic departure from the soul sound we had...

D-Money | 01/11/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mark Ronson Serves Up More Musical Gumbo

Hyundai Veloster and The GRAMMY's Re:GENERATION documentary project is already on my must see list for 2012. But, just in case you're not salivating with anticipation yet, they wanted to whet your appetites just a tad bit more. Back in...

D-Money | 01/11/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We Think You Will 'Love' Juliette, Maybe Her 'Hair' Too

I have a soft spot for jazzy soul music. Chrisette Michele's debut album, I Am, blew me away both vocally and musically (although subsequent releases failed to match up), and Amy Serrata's debut impressed, gaining her a co-sign from non...

SoulUK | 01/11/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Ruth Fernández (1919-2012)

Puerto Rican Singer Ruth Fernández Dies at 92 [Billboard] Ruth Fernandez [Wiki]...

Butta | 01/11/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Cause I Appreciate His Love, Y'all

Jay-Z is now partners with Duracell and will be the spokesman for the Duracell Powermat. [RU]Janet Jackson wants niece Paris to fall back from acting and enjoy her childhood. [DRFB]Rochelle Jordan talks about Amerie, Aaliyah, and her lion's mane of...

Butta | 01/11/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Black Thought In Concert!

Next Monday is the annual day that we commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and to pay homage to the slain Civil Rights leader in their own special way New York City's S.O.B.'s will hold their Annual...

Butta | 01/10/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Let's' Hear How Seal Sounds On This Al Green Cover

British crooner Seal has returned to the cover album business with his latest, Soul 2. Already on shelves in the UK and Europe, the album will receive a proper U.S. release on January 24th and features the artist delivering his...

Butta | 01/10/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Robert Glasper Experiment Give You Another Reason To Say 'Yeah'

Love them or hate them, it seems that lyric videos are here to stay. Probably most famously used by Cee Lo Green for his pop earworm "F--k You," it seems that it is now the promotional instrument du jour for...

D-Money | 01/10/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Look Around The Corner' And Find Quantic & Alice Russell

It's been a while since we had any new material from soul-dynamo Alice Russell, however that is set to change in 2012 when she will release her long-awaited collaboration with Will "Quantic" Holland and his Latin/Cumbia side project, the Combo...

SoulUK | 01/10/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

EMiL Certainly Isn't 'Deadwood'

2012 looks set to be a great year for British soul music, what with Michael Kiwanuka beating off stiff competition from the likes of Frank Ocean and fellow Brit Lianne La Havas to win the BBC Sound of 2012, and...

SoulUK | 01/10/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: If You Don't Want Me, Then Don't Talk To Me

Lenox Hill Hospital shot down reports of Beyoncé and Jay-Z taking over the maternity ward. [HR]Jennifer Hudson's recent transformation might not be as amazing as you heard. (Glad someone finally said it.) [DPT] The FBI released the file on Ol'...

DaTruth | 01/10/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Take A Look At The Robert Glasper Experiment Making 'Black Radio'

After hitting us with a three-piece combination last week with the first listen of songs from the upcoming album Black Radio, the Robert Glasper Experiment starts off this week by releasing an EPK for the project that has me ready...

Butta | 01/09/2012 at 8:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Boddhi Satva & Vikter Duplaix Want You In Their 'World'

When looking back over last year's album forecast list, it occurred to me that Vikter Duplaix didn't drop his long-awaited opus, Love Machine, on us. After starting '11 strong with "Morning Fun" featuring Common, I just knew the album wouldn't...

Butta | 01/09/2012 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Ruben Studdard Wants You To Know He's 'Single'

Ruben, Ruben, Ruben. Not like this, man. The Artist Formerly Know as the Velvet Teddy Bear is putting it all out there on his latest, and it's full of not-so-subtle allusions to his former marriage and his current status. Titled...

D-Money | 01/09/2012 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Jay-Z Gives 'Glory' For Blue Ivy Carter

After damn near making the internet implode on Saturday night with the news of her birth, Blue Ivy Carter continues to make headlines and is even making beautiful music. Less than 48 hours after her much heralded birth, proud papa...

Butta | 01/09/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Georgia Anne Muldrow & Madlib Plant Some 'Seeds' For Thought

If only some of our favorite artists (*cough* D'Angelo*cough*) could be as prolific as Georgia Anne Muldrow. Never one to rest on her laurels, it seems that she's always cooking up something new for music fans to enjoy. 2012 will...

D-Money | 01/09/2012 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

A 'Stormbird' Is Brewing On Belleruche's New Single

As if there wasn't enough to look forward to in 2012, I've just heard that Belleruche will be back with their fourth studio album, Rollerchain, in May and a new single, "Stormbird," which drops in March. The talented trio have...

SoulUK | 01/09/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Take A Stroll Down 'Love Street' With The Türs

What do you get when you combine the talents of German producer Twit One and the ever soulful vocalist Miles Bonny? A match made in musical heaven that goes by the name of The Türs, that's what. The pair have...

Peachy Kween | 01/09/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Ain't Gonna Mess Up No More

Now behold the lamb: Congratulations to Beyoncé and Jay-Z on the birth of their daughter Blue Ivy. [ND] Not everyone is singing Bey-Z's praises after this father complained of their Lenox Hill Hospital takeover. [NYDN]Brandy and Monica reunited in the...

Butta | 01/09/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink