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First Spin

DJ Kemit & Frank McComb Are Behind The 'Funky 8 Ball'

We gave you the heads up last year that Atlanta's own DJ Kemit had an album in the works, and its release is finally imminent and on the books. Kemit's debut project, Everlasting, is scheduled to drop on July 17th,...

Butta | 05/25/2012 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Take 'A Closer Look' At Ayah

Way before she became SoulBounce fam, we chose Ayah as Bounce-Worthy back in 2008 and it's been awesome to witness her growth as an artist over the years. She's planning to break more boundaries and challenge herself even more, to hear her...

Butta | 05/25/2012 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Raleigh-Durham Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

While The Foreign Exchange is making their rounds on their mini East coast tour this June, it's only right that they break their home state off with a little somethin' somethin'. Their first of two shows in North Carolina will...

Butta | 05/24/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Bobby Brown Brings 'Don't Let Me Die' To Life

Bobby Brown's co-star in his video for the new single "Don't Let Me Die" is none other than his fiancée Alicia Etheridge, but it appears as if the honeymoon is over. Etheridge plays a woman fed up as she packs...

Butta | 05/24/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

You'll Want To Play SBTRKT's 'Gamelena'

As quiet is kept, SBTRKT's self-titled debut album was one of my personal top 10 releases of 2011. That album was banging. Those who know know, but those who may still be on the fence about SBTRKT will have more than...

Butta | 05/24/2012 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Eric Benét Sings A Lullaby To His Newborn Daughter On 'Here In My Arms'

Eric Benét is one proud papa and he's letting the world know for the record on his upcoming record, The One, on the song "Here In My Arms (Lucia's Lullaby)." He's already raised one daughter, India, to adulthood, and now...

Butta | 05/24/2012 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

New York City Bouncers have got it made when it comes to seeing Teedra Moses in concert regularly. NYC must be her favorite place to be because she's always playing there and as a matter of fact she has another...

Butta | 05/24/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Virginia Beach Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

The Foreign Exchange may not have any new music out yet, but you better believe that their live show isn't to be missed because these cats are always full of surprises. Bouncers in Virginia Beach, VA will be in for...

Butta | 05/23/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Hal Jackson (1914-2012)

Radio icon Hal Jackson passed away today at the age of 98 [RI] Hal Jackson [Wiki]...

Butta | 05/23/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Hot 16

Hot 16: Maxwell Essential Suite

Today is the birthday of one of our SoulBounce faves and an artist who we need no excuse to talk about here on these pages: Maxwell. While we wait with baited breath for SUMMERS', the second installment of the BLACKSummers'Night...

Butta | 05/23/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Boston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

The Foreign Exchange's mini-tour has them hitting up a few choice cities on the East coast this June and amongst them is Cambridge, MA. They'll be in the greater Boston area on Tuesday, June 5th performing live at The Middle...

Butta | 05/22/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Media Watch, Video SoulBounce

D'Angelo Bares His 'Soul' To 'GQ'

The internet has been ablaze this week as D'Angelo's first interview in almost 12 years with GQ magazine makes the rounds like a raging wildfire. The interview by Amy Wallace is a fascinating piece of journalism, lifting the veil of...

Butta | 05/22/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Interviews

SoulBounce Exclusive: Sade Talks 'Bring Me Home Live,' Touring, Music & What's Next

Today marks the date that Sade fans have been waiting on with the release of their new DVD, Bring Me Home Live 2011. The captivating concert that thrilled worldwide audiences last year has been packaged up for the enjoyment of...

Butta | 05/22/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Foreign Exchange In Concert!

For all those who though that The Foreign Exchange would be taking a break with Phonte doing his solo hip-hop thing and Nicolay getting busy with The Hot at Nights, you thought wrong. The Foreign Exchange posse is getting ready...

Butta | 05/21/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Natasha Bedingfield Isn't Allowed Near Anymore Donna Summer Tributes

I happened to miss last night's Billboard Music Awards, and other than the Whitney Houston tribute it doesn't sound like I missed much. I definitely didn't miss this dreadful, half-assed "tribute" to Donna Summer, who passed away mere days before,...

Butta | 05/21/2012 at 6:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Listen To 'What' Dwele Has Been Working On

Music Monday just got a lot more dope with Dwele's surprise release of his new single, "What Profit," from his forthcoming as-yet-untitled sixth album. Taking its title and theme loosely from the Bible verse Mark 8:36 (For what shall it...

Butta | 05/21/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Robin Gibb (1949-2012)

Robin Gibb of Bee Gees dies at 62 [USAT] Robin Gibb [Official][Facebook][Wiki]...

Butta | 05/21/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Jazzy Ways, Reviews

Go Deeper With Ahmed Sirour's 'After 2am Sessions LP'

After the hustle and bustle of the work week, many can't wait to leave the nine-to-five up on the shelf and go enjoy themselves once the weekend hits. That may involve getting your groove on on the nearest dance floor,...

Butta | 05/18/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reggae Riddims, Video SoulBounce

Ilhame & Ky-Mani Marley Are 'Still Waiting' On This Bob Marley Remake

Although I studied the language in high school and college, the only thing I know well in French is kissing. So when it comes to songs in French, sadly the majority of what is sung is lost on me. But...

Butta | 05/18/2012 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Reggae Riddims

Selah Sue Gets 'Raggamuffin' With J. Cole

Not to toot-toot-hey-beep-beep our own horns here at SoulBounce, but we sure do know how to pick 'em when it comes to artists who we deem Bounce-Worthy. Belgian sensation Selah Sue is the latest in a long line of Bounce-Worthy...

Butta | 05/18/2012 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Belita Woods (1948-2012)

Former Brainstorm singer Belita Woods dies at 63 [ML] Belita Woods [Wiki]...

Butta | 05/18/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bootsy Collins In Concert!

DMV Bouncers, by a show of hands, who wants to get funked up with Bootsy Collins? If you raised your hand, then you're in luck because the funk master is coming to town for one night only at The State...

Butta | 05/17/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Donna Summer (1948-2012)

Donna Summer dead at 63 [MSNBC] Donna Summer [Official][Facebook][Wiki]...

Butta | 05/17/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Chuck Brown (1936-2012)

Chuck Brown dies: 'Godfather of Go-Go' passes away at 75 [WJLA] Chuck Brown [Official][Wiki]...

Butta | 05/16/2012 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Admin Announcements

SoulBouncers: Fill Out Our 2012 SoulBouncer Survey

Whether you're a die-hard regular or a casual visitor to SoulBounce, we've created the 2012 SoulBouncer Survey that we'd like for each and every one of you to fill out. We want to hear from you as we seek ways...

Butta | 05/16/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Ne-Yo Gets 'Lazy'

Ne-Yo has been busy in the studio since his last album, Libra Scale, suffered abysmal sales (unfortunately "Champagne Life" wasn't enough to save it). But he's gearing up for a new album entitled R.E.D., which is an acronym for "Realizing...

Butta | 05/15/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Big K.R.I.T. Shows 'Late Night' That He 'Got This'

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon has kept me up past my nonexistent bedtime many a night and last Friday was no different. The musical guest was Big K.R.I.T. who made his late night network television debut and what a debut...

Butta | 05/14/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Algebra Goes Aerial In Atlanta

When Algebra Blessett proclaimed "I Ain't No Joke," I sincerely hope that everyone believed her. For any naysayers out there she showed and proved recently in Atlanta when she opened for Eric Roberson at Center Stage with a breathtaking segment...

Butta | 05/14/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Go 'Swimmin'' With Bianca Star

A couple months ago we gave you the heads up about a new soul/R&B compilation from Blacktree Music, Blacktree Music Presents: Soul Seeds, Vol. One, that introduced us to a healthy roster of talented artists and their music. For me,...

Butta | 05/14/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Pump It Up, Homeboy, Just Don't Stop

Whitney Houston's enablers leeches relatives are already cashing in on her death with a reality show in the works. [Y!]Dem Babies recently celebrated their first birthday in Paris with parents Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon. [CL]Missing The Foreign Exchange? Don't...

Butta | 05/14/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Angela Johnson's Listening Party & See Carmen Rodgers In Concert!

Angela Johnson's new album, Revised, Edited & Flipped, is due to be released on May 22nd to signify and celebrate her 10 years as a solo artist. There will be lots of celebrating going on at her album listening party...

Butta | 05/11/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Are You 'Feelin'' R. Kelly's New 'Single'?

Just a couple days ago R. Kelly made my side-eye roll when he posted the video for the song "It's On" featuring Ace Hood and DJ Khaled onto YouTube. That song and video finds Kelly putting the R in "ratchet"...

Butta | 05/11/2012 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

The Endangered Are 'Calling on You'

Earlier this week we bemoaned the lack of bands in the game. However, a paucity of groups in the soul music mainstream doesn't mean that they're not thriving underground. One indie soul band who is ready for their time to...

Butta | 05/11/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Chaka Khan Gets Funky, Flaunts New Figure In Washington, DC

This past weekend the beautiful, newly-rebuilt Howard Theatre in Washington, DC was the perfect setting for the return to the area of Chaka Khan, who herself looked like a new woman. After slimming down over the past few months, Chaka's...

Butta | 05/11/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Jesse Boykins III & Ntjam Rosie In Concert!

Imagine getting the opportunity to see two Bounce-Worthy artists perform live in one night. Imagine if those artists are Jesse Boykins III and Ntjam Rosie. British Bouncers won't have to imagine for much longer because that exact lineup will be...

Butta | 05/11/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Free, Free, Set Them Free

After unfollowing each other on Twitter, apparently Rihanna and Chris Brown are as sick of each other as we are of them. [CM]M.I.A. has enlisted Missy Elliott, Rye Rye and Azealia Banks on her "Bad Girls" remix. [RU]And then there...

Butta | 05/11/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Wonder-Full XIV With DJ Spinna!

New York City Bouncers, it's the most wonderful time of year. Well, make that Wonder-Full because this Saturday, May 12th at Le Poisson Rouge it will be an all out Stevie Wonder extravaganza at Wonder-Full XIV. That's right, this is...

Butta | 05/10/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See José James & Taylor McFerrin In Concert!

José James is polishing up his next album, No Beginning, No End, and there's no beginning and no end to our love of his music here at SoulBounce. While we wait patiently to get that new music in our hands,...

Butta | 05/09/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

Full Crate & FS Green Reprise 'Mixing Monthly'

Way back in 2008 -- it seems so long ago, no? -- I stumbled across a website where two relatively unknown at the time Dutch cats posted one mix a month of the best progressive soul and hip hop from...

Butta | 05/09/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Jermaine Paul Comes Out Victorious On 'The Voice'

In a stunning conclusion to the second season of The Voice, singer Jermaine Paul was crowned the winner on last night's finale. Although he had his ups and downs throughout the season, he peaked at just the right time and...

Butta | 05/09/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Jermaine Paul Soars With Soul On 'The Voice' Finals

I'm a little reality showed out right now, but one that I've been keeping up with pretty regularly this season has been The Voice. Although I didn't agree with many of the choices or decisions by Adam Levine, Cee Lo...

Butta | 05/08/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Alice Smith Plays Dress Up As Diana Ross In New EP Teaser

Attention Alice Smith fans: she has new music coming soon! This is not a threat, but a promise from Alice herself, who I recently saw in concert at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC. Making good on her promise, she...

Butta | 05/08/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Nelly Furtado 'Hoops' It Up

Nelly Furtado rocks a multitude of Basketball Wives-sized earrings in the music video for her song "Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)." That was to be expected, but what caught me out there was the inclusion of Native American dancers performing...

Butta | 05/08/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

For our first giveaway for Jacksonville Bouncers, we have something very special in store. What else would you call tickets to see Phonte and 9th Wonder when they hit your city on Saturday, May 26th? That sounds very special to...

Butta | 05/07/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: If You Want My Body & You Think I'm Sexy

Will D'Angelo's impending return to the scene be the [GL]You better back down, before you get smacked down: Tamar Braxton had the nerve to come at Jill Scott sideways on Twitter last week, but she Jilly wasn't having it. [MN]The...

Butta | 05/07/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Get 'Lost' With Kanye West

I fully expected the next video from Kanye West to be a sex tape with Kim Kardashian the visuals for The Throne's "No Church In the Wild," but Yeezy surprised everyone with the out-of-nowhere release of the music video for...

Butta | 05/04/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Are You 'Ready' For Brian McKnight's 'How'-To Video?

Brian McKnight, has truly jumped the shark -- or make that humped the shark (shout out to Fave) -- with this "IfUrReady2Learn" nonsense and tomfoolery. Not only did he officially release the song as a single earlier this week, but...

Butta | 05/04/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Adam 'MCA' Yauch (1964-2012)

Beastie Boys Co-Founder Adam Yauch Dead at 47 [RS] Adam "MCA" Yauch [Wiki]...

Butta | 05/04/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'M.U.S.I.C. (Mixing Universal Soul Into Culture)'

Keyknow's May Mixologist mix is all about the music -- or make that M.U.S.I.C., for which he has so cleverly come up with the acronym "Mixing Universal Soul Into Culture." If that doesn't sound like SoulBounce's daily mission, then I...

Butta | 05/04/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Don't Brag I Mostly Boast

Dear God, please keep Kanye West and Kim Kardarshian out of the recording studio together. [PD]Michael Jackson's estate has entered into a deal with Pepsi to use the singer's image in their global marketing efforts [Y!]Diplo claims that Beyoncé's "Run...

Butta | 05/04/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

All good things must come to an end, and Phonte and 9th Wonder's brief tour of Texas will end in Austin on Saturday, May 19th. The twosome will be taking the stage that night at ND Venue, joined by Rapsody...

Butta | 05/03/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Watch Mary Mary 'Get It' In

One of my Thursday night television obsessions has quickly become Mary Mary's reality show on WE tv. The intimate look into the lives of gospel soul sisters Erica and Tina Campbell and their families is quite entertaining. Their series is...

Butta | 05/03/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

See How Dezaray Dawn Gets 'Over It'

If you've been jamming to Dezaray Dawn's new single, "Over It," for the past few weeks like I have, then you'll be happy to know that it now has a visual component to go with it. Dezaray debuts her very...

Butta | 05/03/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Eric Benét & Lil Wayne Sing To Every 'Redbone Girl' In The World

When the tracklist for Eric Benét's upcoming album, The One, first surfaced, there was one particular song listed that caught my attention with a mixture of both intrigue and fear. That song in question went by the title of "Redbone...

Butta | 05/03/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events

D'Angelo To Perform At This Year's Essence Music Festival

D'Angelo fever may have cooled down after he wowed European audiences -- and the rest of us worldwide who saw the videos online and heard the bootlegs -- during his short but oh-so-sweet comeback tour earlier this year, but it's...

Butta | 05/03/2012 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

After Phonte and 9th Wonder hit Dallas this month, it's only natural that they hit Houston, too. That exact thing will be happening when these brothers from other mothers perform at Warehouse Live on Friday, May 18th. All Houston Bouncers...

Butta | 05/02/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Brooklyn Don't Run, We Run Sh...

Usher and Tameka Raymond had a court date to figure out their child custody situation. [TMZ]Boyz II Men singer Shawn Stockman reveals that one of his twin sons has been battling autism. [NYDN]Is Prince to blame for this Kim Bassinger...

Butta | 05/02/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Phonte and 9th Wonder can be seen on our computer screens in the former's new video for "The Life of Kings," and soon they'll be able to seen live on stage in concert. Fresh from a recent visit to South...

Butta | 05/01/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Spend '4evaNaDay' Watching Big K.R.I.T.

As a one-time hip-hop head, I rarely find myself getting excited about it these days, but there are a handful of artists who continue to light my fire just when I'm about to give up on the genre. One of...

Butta | 05/01/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See PJ Morton, Dawn Richard & Aaron Camper In Concert!

If you live in the Washington, DC area and have yet to experience the awesomeness that is the newly reopened Howard Theatre, then what are you waiting on? Maybe the prospect of seeing PJ Morton live in concert there this...

Butta | 04/30/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Nas Is Living The Good Life In 'The Don'

Nas takes his new album title, Life Is Good, and brings it alive by living the good life in the video for "The Don." There are tailored designer suits, bottles of expensive champagne, luxury vehicles, and racks on racks of...

Butta | 04/30/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Hawthorne Headhunters Don't Want To 'Baby' You

Nothing tests an already rocky relationship more than some random person chatting up your significant other the minute you turn your back. The video for Hawthorne Headhunters' "If You Were My Baby" brings that to light when Coultrain's lady friend...

Butta | 04/30/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

Miguel's 'Art Dealer Chic' Series Ends With A 'Party'

Like clockwork, Miguel dropped the third, and sadly final, installment of his Art Dealer Chic micro-EP series over the weekend with Vol. 3 finding its way on the net for our downloading pleasure. It's almost criminal that he's given away...

Butta | 04/30/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Stereotypes They Got To Go

President Obama shouted out Young Jeezy during his hilarious speech at this weekend's White House Correspondents Dinner. [RU]Usher debuted songs from Looking For Myself during an unconventional off-Broadway play on Friday night in NYC. [Y!]Lenny Kravitz is prepping a double-album...

Butta | 04/30/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Eric Roberson is fresh from ending the West coast run of his Mister Nice Guy Tour and he won't be taking too long of a rest before going back on the road again. Fans in the East coast can catch...

Butta | 04/27/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Sam Sparro's 'Happiness' Will Make You Smile

It somehow turned into Sam Sparro Week here at SoulBounce, and I'm not the least bit mad about it with two new videos of his bookending this last full week of April. On Monday, he unleashed the visuals for "I...

Butta | 04/27/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Big/Bright

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of seeing Sam Sparro in concert at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, DC. It was my first time seeing his off-the-chain live show, but that wasn't the only thing that I...

Butta | 04/27/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Baby Bye, Bye, Bye

R&B radio in NYC has taken a blow with the announcement that KISS and WBLS will be merging. [NYDN]People has named Beyoncé the world's most beautiful woman. [RU]Some people are up in arms about Dilla's record collection being put up...

Butta | 04/27/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Nas Has Something To Say About Our 'Daughters'

My respect for Nas already went way up after watching his episode of Behind the Music a few weeks ago, and it gets bumped up another few notches with his latest leak, "Daughters." Nas, who himself has a daughter, is...

Butta | 04/26/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Usher Makes Us 'Scream' In Agony

There used to be a time when new music from Usher was a sure bet. In recent years, however, his musical offerings have become more of a crap shoot, with an emphasis on the crap. We had high hopes for...

Butta | 04/26/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Brian McKnight Plays It Safe On 'Live Without You'

After creating quite a sh-tstorm online Monday night with the unexpected snippet of his coochie carol, "If You're Ready to Learn," setting the web on fire, the Vagina Whisperer Brian McKnight decided to post another new little ditty to his...

Butta | 04/25/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reggae Riddims, Video SoulBounce

Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley Is Here To 'Set Up Shop'

Maybe it's just me and the Jamaican blood that runs through my veins, but nothing signals the return of warmer weather to colder climes than reggae music. Sure, you can listen to reggae year-round, but there's something about spring and...

Butta | 04/25/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Phonte Is Living 'The Life Of Kings'

Phonte's solo album still gets major burn here at SBHQ, so it's great to see a new video from Charity Starts at Home, this time for the track "The Life of Kings." Filmed on location on North Carolina, Tay is...

Butta | 04/25/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Lance Drummonds Makes Us 'Want' More

All this good sexytime music would be coming out when I don't have a boo to share it with, but I'll be storing up these slow jams for a later date like a squirrel does nuts. Pause. The newest addition...

Butta | 04/25/2012 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Love The Way You Turn Me On

Brian McKnight decided to write his little coochie carol out of sheer boredom. An idle mind is indeed the devil's workshop. [TMZ]Look out for that new Nas album, Life Is Good, to drop in July. [BB]Kanye West and Kim Kardashian...

Butta | 04/25/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Sy Smith & Zo! In Concert At 'Rock Paper Soul'!

New York City Bouncers are in store for quite a show when the next Rock Paper Soul event goes down on Thursday, May 3rd at Drom. If you haven't been to past Rock Paper Soul nights, then you definitely don't...

Butta | 04/24/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul Cynic, The Interwebs, Video SoulBounce

Do You Want To 'Learn' What Brian McKnight Is Teaching?

Last night was a rather unassuming Monday on the internets. After the Deion vs. Pilar Sanders battle royale excitement of the afternoon died down, it was business as usual as people settled in to watch Basketball Wives, The Voice, Dancing...

Butta | 04/24/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Melanie Fiona Puts In Some Dirty 'Work'

Melanie Fiona looks to be shedding her sweet nice girl image like Rihanna sheds clothes with the in-yo-face video for "Watch Me Work." Melanie goes all off the wall with these visuals that splice together footage from dozens of films...

Butta | 04/24/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We Say 'Bravo' To Ledisi's Latest Video

There are some artists who elicit head shakes and shoulder shrugs when you think about their unwarranted success. But then there are others who make you want to fist pump and do backflips when they finally get the recognition that...

Butta | 04/24/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Ahmed Sirour Isn't 'FORePLAYING' Around

Ahmed Sirour serves up hot sensuality on a platter with his new song, "FORePLAYING." This original instrumental composition is the first single from his forthcoming project, The After 2am Sessions LP, and it can simply be described as over eight...

Butta | 04/24/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Yuna In Concert!

Malaysian songstress Yuna has burst onto the scene in 2012 and is poised to keep people talking far beyond this year. Her proper debut album is set to drop in the US tomorrow, Tuesday, April 24th, and on Thursday, April...

Butta | 04/23/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Sam Sparro Tells It Like It Is With 'I Wish I Never Met You'

You ever notice that when you're going through something that almost every song that you hear speaks to your situation? Maybe it's just me, but currently there are a handful of new songs that have me wondering if cameras are...

Butta | 04/23/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We're 'Blessed' With Another Jill Scott Video

Any day that we get a new Jill Scott video is a good day, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's a good video. Yes, SoulBounce fam, it is with a heavy heart that I have to give the visuals...

Butta | 04/23/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Cedric The Entertainer Wants To Have 'Sex Witchoo' In 'The Soul Man'

Apparently I need to start watching TV Land because I've been missing out on Cedric the Entertainer's guest role on the sitcom, Hot in Cleveland, as an R&B-singer-turned-preacher. One thing that I won't be missing, however, is his spinoff, The...

Butta | 04/23/2012 at 1:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Didja Get It Yet?

Chaka Khan has slimmed down and looks so nice we might need to start saying her name thrice. [FRGVR]Usher's "Climax" bursts to the top of the Billboard R&B/hip-hop chart. [BB]Get a sneak peek of Brandy's Behind the Music episode, which...

Butta | 04/23/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Releases

Cooly's Hot Box Serves Up Some 'Choice Cuts'

Before Angela Johnson went on to solo success and John-Christian Urich went on to front the popular live-house outfit Tortured Soul, they created beautiful music together as a part of Cooly's Hot Box and released two albums, Take It and...

Butta | 04/20/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Emeli Sandé Shows Us What Her 'Kind Of Love' Looks Like

Emeli Sandé is gearing up for the US release of her debut album, Our Version of Events, on June 5th, although UK Bouncers have been enjoying it since it topped the charts there the week of its February release. Across...

Butta | 04/20/2012 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Dezaray Dawn Is 'Over It'

Sometimes when you're dealing with insignificant others and they do you wrong, instead of getting mad it may just be best to get over it. With that sentiment in mind, Dezaray Dawn penned and produced her new single aptly titled...

Butta | 04/20/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Step To The Left, Step To The Right

TL Cross is ready to transition from behind the scenes for his time in the spotlight. [NYDN] Rihanna is not here for your judgment of her weed smoking at Coachella. [BB] This throwback interview of a young Notorious B.I.G. on the set...

Butta | 04/20/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Dick Clark (1929-2012)

Dick Clark dead at 82 [NYDN] Dick Clark [Official][Wiki]...

Butta | 04/19/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Jeff Bradshaw's 'Bone Appétit' Album Release Party & Concert!

Jeff Bradshaw has given us some musical appetizers over the past few months from his new album and on Tuesday, April 24th we'll all be saying Bone Appétit once we get the main course. Washington, DC Bouncers will be amongst...

Butta | 04/18/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Conya Doss In Concert!

Soul siren Conya Doss is readying the release of her new album, Pocket Full of Purpose, and she's planning to make Atlanta one of her first stops. She'll be having her album release party and concert on Saturday, April 21st...

Butta | 04/17/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Algebra In Concert!

Detroit Bouncers, it's time for a little math lesson. What do you get when you add Algebra, Athena Johnson, Jennifer Sheffield, and Vennard Rose together on one bill? Well, it doesn't take a mathematician to figure out that that lineup...

Butta | 04/16/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Hologram If You Hear Me: An Animated Tupac Performs At Coachella

If you're a night owl like myself and happened to be up in the wee hours last night and anywhere near a computer, then if you had any sense whatsoever you were tuned in to the Dr. Dre and Snoop...

Butta | 04/16/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Get 'Between' Princess Freesia's 'Hoxxxy Demos'

Soulpersona has quickly solidified himself as a SoulBounce fave with his productions and remixes that have us grooving, soul clapping, and/or working up a mean sweat -- often all at the same time. He's not alone, taking vocalist Princess Freesia...

Butta | 04/16/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You're The Only One I Want To Slow Dance With

Find out how the magical musical FELA! even came to be. [EBONY]Testimony may begin in the murder trial of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and nephew this week, but she was all smiles this weekend. [E!]Diddy may want to invest in...

Butta | 04/16/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Algebra In Concert!

Algebra is riding high on her collaboration with Esperanza Spalding on the song "Black Gold" as well as enjoying everyone's positive reaction to her mixtape single "I Ain't No Joke." But the party doesn't just stop with new music, because she'll...

Butta | 04/13/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jon B Turns His 'Comfortable Swagg' On

Jon B wants to make sure that his name isn't mentioned in the past tense with the release of his newest project. He keeps it current on the album Comfortable Swagg, which he independently released on his own imprint, and...

Butta | 04/13/2012 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Miguel Has A Little Something For Us '...All'

Miguel is on his Art Dealer Chic while two lovelies get their freak on in the background of his latest video for the track "...All" from Vol. 2. These visuals have a hazy treatment as if Miguel got a fingerprint...

Butta | 04/13/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Samba Soul'

This month's Mixologists mix might be a week late, but trust me, it's right on time. Today is our main man in the mix Keyknow's birthday, and he's sharing his gifts with this musical celebration that he calls Samba Soul....

Butta | 04/13/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Eric Benét Introduces Us To 'Harriett Jones'

It's an all too familiar song: guy cheats on girl, guy regrets cheating on girl, guy tries to get girl back. We've heard it all before, but not quite like this on Eric Benét's latest single, "Harriett Jones," from his...

Butta | 04/13/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Nothing Is Promised To Me And You

These Mary J. Blige Burger King chicken wrap parodies will have you choking on laughter. [PD]New couple Kanye West and Kim Kardashian may just be perfect for each other. [EBONY]The IRS wants their money from Lionel Richie. [TMZ]First-week sales projections...

Butta | 04/13/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See SWV In Concert!

Here at SBHQ we couldn't be happier about the return of SWV to the scene. These Sisters With Voices are back to prove that they still got it because they never lost it. Their new album, I Missed Us, hits...

Butta | 04/12/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

We Got 'Nuttin But' Love For Ahmed Sirour's Heavy D & The Supremes Mash-Up

I love when an artist keeps me on my toes and keeps me guessing about what they're going to do next. SoulBounce fave Ahmed Sirour is such an artist, and trying to put him or his music in a box...

Butta | 04/12/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Cause I Realize I Need You In My Life

After getting next to nothing in her divorce from Ruben Studdard, his ex-wife probably regrets that pre-nup that she signed before they got married. [TMZ]Don't count Eve out just yet. The pitbull in a skirt is coming back with new...

Butta | 04/09/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Teedra Moses' first time performing in the state of Texas wouldn't be complete without a stop in Dallas and that's gonna happen on Sunday, April 29th. The lovely Ms. Moses will be taking the stage at The Loft at Gilley's...

Butta | 04/06/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

LaTocha's 'Bad Timing' Is All Good

The four-woman group Xscape was amongst many to rule the R&B charts in the good old days aka the '90s. Now, as we get ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album next year (feel old yet?), half...

Butta | 04/06/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Monica Gives Her 'All' On AOL Music Sessions

The Monica machine is going full throttle in preparation for the release of her next album, New Life, on Tuesday, April 10th. Her seventh set finds the 31-year-old singer in a good, happy place personally and that's bubbling over into...

Butta | 04/06/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Teedra Moses fans in Texas, it's time to get happy. Why, you ask? Well, Teedra will be performing her first ever shows in the Lone Star State this month. If that doesn't bring a smile to your face, I don't...

Butta | 04/05/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Does Kanye West Have The Cure For What Ails You With 'Theraflu'?

First things first, Theraflu is that deal when you have a nasty cold, and Kanye West seems to think his rhymes are so cold that they need a dose of Theraflu. See what he did there? Yeezy's so clever, and...

Butta | 04/05/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Eric Benét Has Some Surprises In Store On 'The One'

Soul man Eric Benét is gearing up for the release of his sixth studio album, The One, and he has some unexpected things in store for us on it. And by "unexpected things" I mean a song with Lil Wayne....

Butta | 04/04/2012 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Will You Love Me When The Chips Are Down?

What life lessons can this generation learn from Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ten Crack Commandments"? [GD]So why did Mary J. Blige's Burger King chicken wrap commercial ruffle so many feathers? [TBB]Madonna and Lionel Richie are in the top two slots on this...

Butta | 04/04/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Baby Turn On Your Lovelite

On Adele's to do list: Record a duet with Beyoncé and live a little before writing songs for her next album. [BB]Rihanna says that she would give her "entire life" to play the role of Whitney Houston. In that event,...

Butta | 04/03/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will You Have An 'Endless Love' For This Lionel Richie & Shania Twain Duet?

Much like soul music, country has a lot of heart, passion, and, well, soul, so when I heard that Lionel Richie (who was a soul man before he became a pop icon) was doing a country album, it didn't strike...

Butta | 04/02/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Penny Lover, Don't Walk On By

Would Rihanna even make it past the first round on American Idol? Clay Aiken doesn't seem to think so. [BB]MTV2 will premiere a hip-hop version of Hollywood Squares this May featuring Biz Markie, Nick Cannon, Ghostface Killah, and more. [PD]Congratulations...

Butta | 04/02/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Could' You 'Love' Austin Brown As Much As We Do?

We're really starting to sound like a broken record when it comes to voicing our affections for the music of Austin Brown, but he makes it so easy. His famous pedigree aside, from his voice, to his lyrics, to his...

Butta | 03/30/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Johannesburg, SA Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Phonte & 9th Wonder In Concert!

What's the word, Johannesburg? For our very first giveaway for our SoulBouncers on the continent of Africa, we're taking it to South Africa and giving away tickets for Phonte and 9th Wonder together in concert there for the first time....

Butta | 03/30/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: If You're Lost You Can Look And You Will Find Me

Rising star Emeli Sande explains why she chose music over medicine. [BB]Q Parker is in a love triangle with Olivia and Willie from Day26 in his upcoming video. [CL]Bobbi Kristina has gotten a job. In a Tyler Perry sitcom. Well,...

Butta | 03/30/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways

SoulBouncers: Win A Copy Of Q Parker's 2012 Fitness Calendar!

We may be well into 2012, but something tells me that many of us have yet to meet our fitness goals for this year. If you need some motivation -- and who doesn't -- then Q Parker has some for...

Butta | 03/29/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Arch & Point' For Miguel

Miguel channels his inner Prince on the song "Arch & Point," one of the three tracks found on Art Dealer Chic Vol. 2, his newest EP that dropped on Tuesday. Much like his Purple Highness, Miguel blends the soulful with...

Butta | 03/29/2012 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Toni Braxton Wants 'You' To Dance

I'm patiently waiting for this trend of R&B artists selling their musical souls to the Euro-pop-techno-dance devil (no, not David Guetta, but close) to end with the swiftness. While I pray for that day to come soon and very soon,...

Butta | 03/29/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Teri Tobin Wants Us To Be 'Free'

Teri Tobin reminisces about the good old days and a time when you could send the kids out to play without fearing for their lives or buy a gallon of milk without taking out a small loan in her song...

Butta | 03/29/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: She's Got Bette Davis Eyes

Actress/singer Raven-Symone made her Broadway debut in the starring role in the musical Sister Act this week. [CL]Bobby Brown has officially been charged with a DUI and two other misdemeanor charges. [BB]The recording industry posted modest gains in 2011, turning...

Butta | 03/29/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Avery Sunshine In Concert!

New York City Bouncers, get ready to fall under Avery Sunshine's spell when she hits your city on Thursday, April 12th. The sensational singer and pianist will be in town for a performance that night at Drom. Tickets are on...

Butta | 03/28/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Pause For A Cause, Video SoulBounce

Jeff Bradshaw, Marsha Ambrosius & TWyse Show Us What They 'Got'

Trombonist Jeff Bradshaw is readying the April 24th release of his second album, Bone Appetit, and giving us another set of visuals to whet our appetites while we feast our eyes on the video for "Got Til It's Gone." His...

Butta | 03/28/2012 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Turn Around Bright Eyes

Some good news for Bobby Womack -- he's been released from the hospital and will be undergoing surgery soon. [BB]Former 702 lead singer Kameelah Williams is trying to make a comeback with a little help from her boyfriend and baby...

Butta | 03/28/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Get Ready To Welcome Sade Into Your 'Home' With Their New Live DVD

Without question, one of the hottest tickets last year was the Sade Live worldwide tour. I was blessed to attend the US tour opener in Baltimore, so I had firsthand experience of seeing the graceful, ageless Ms. Sade Adu and...

Butta | 03/27/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Whatever We Deny Or Embrace

Sad news for Bobby Womack who has been diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer. [PBB]Another day, another charge for Bobby Brown -- this time for a DUI. [PPL]Rahsaan Patterson speaks candidly about this past sexual abuse and how it shaped...

Butta | 03/27/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Spend Some 'Time' With Ameriie

Now this is what I've been waiting on from Amerie...er...Ameriie. However she wants to spell her name now, I'm just happier than a mega-church pastor after the tithes and offerings get tallied up that she's returned to that sound that...

Butta | 03/26/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Miguel To Get 'Chic' Once Again

This year has been filled with more surprises than a box of chocolates -- albeit of the musical variety and not the sweet and sticky kind. Case in point Miguel, who came out of nowhere with Art Dealer Chic Vol....

Butta | 03/26/2012 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Baby, You Could Never Look Me In The Eye

Sinead O'Connor had quite a mouthful to say about the Trayvon Martin case, the Black community, and hip hop. [NUAR]Uncle Sam is making sure that Nas pays what he owes in back taxes by garnishing his wages. [TMZ]After he releases...

Butta | 03/26/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY In Concert!

J*DaVeY are gearing up to hit the road on their New Designer Drug Tour with eight shows on deck for the East coast and Midwest. On Wednesday, March 28th they'll hit up New York City and get it all the way...

Butta | 03/23/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Don't Change' For Conya Doss

It was love at first listen when I heard Conya Doss' new single, "Don't Change," back in January. Clearly I'm not the only one feeling this joint since the song is enjoying success across the board with long-time fans and...

Butta | 03/23/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Get A 'Good' Look At Gregory Porter

The first quarter of 2012 has been jam-packed with a few stellar album releases, one of which is Gregory Porter's Be Good. Porter builds on the success of his debut album, Water, with another project chock full of soulful jazz...

Butta | 03/23/2012 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It Will Take An Eternity To Break Us

The cause of Whitney Houston's death has finally been determined and although she died of an accidental drowning, she had cocaine in her system and heart disease. [Y!]Drug charges against El DeBarge got dropped for insufficient evidence. [E!]In one of...

Butta | 03/23/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Nneka In Concert!

Not only is Nneka enjoying the release of her new album, Soul Is Heavy, (as are we) but she's also experiencing life on the road on her current concert tour to support the record. She's making her way across the...

Butta | 03/22/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Reggae Riddims

Esprit De Corps Want To Know 'Is It Too Late'

Soul heads will only need a little memory jogging to recall a singer by the name of Cherokee who released her debut album, I Love You...Me, in 1999 but fell victim to Industry Rule #4080 and a folding record label...

Butta | 03/22/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Let's Make Love Out In The Rain

El DeBarge was arrested for suspicion of selling drugs in Los Angeles. It sounds like the next place he'll be making a comeback to is to jail. [LAT]So R. Kelly was serious about continuing his "Trapped in the Closet" saga....

Butta | 03/22/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Seems Like I'm Always Going Through Changes

Whose responsibility is it to raise the bar on popular black music? [ST]Ludacris has a new movie in the works that sounds like a real clunker. [S&A]My how Lil Romeo Miller has grown up. [NB]This two-year-old singin, Phg Adele's "Someone...

Butta | 03/21/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

It's Austin Brown's 'Time'

How much do we love Austin Brown and the music that he's been releasing? In a word: very. Our ears have yet to hear a bad song from this young man of musically royal lineage, and with his two latest...

Butta | 03/20/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Keep Screaming

Queen Latifah and Jill Scott are on board with Lifetime's all-black Steel Magnolia's remake. [DL]Beyoncé will be making her return to the stage this Memorial Day weekend in Atlantic City. [TLL]Toni Braxton was looking fierce, fit, and fabulous on the set...

Butta | 03/20/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Here's To Everything You Do To Me

After gaining notoriety for his YouTube videos, Brandon Hines is readying his So So Def debut. Hopefully he fares better than Dondria did. [AHH]Norah Jones debuted her new album in its entirety live on stage at SXSW. [BB]More photos have...

Butta | 03/19/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Nas Proves That He's 'The Don'

Where is an airhorn when you need one? If I had one at my disposal I swear would break that bad boy out while playing the newest banger from Nas. Queensbridge's finest takes us to Jamaica to a hot sweaty...

Butta | 03/16/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Lianne La Havas' 'Lost & Found' Is In The Right Place

Lianne La Havas' song "Lost & Found" has been making the rounds since her EP of the same name was released last year. However, it wasn't until watching her freshly-released music video for the track today that I was truly...

Butta | 03/16/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Try To Keep Your 'Composure' While Watching Darien

Have you ever been around someone who pushes all your right buttons and you have to call on Jesus and the Power of Grayskull to keep your cool? If you can relate, then you'll definitely feel Darien's debut music video...

Butta | 03/16/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Want Beef

The Bodyguard is returning to theaters for one night only on March 28th to celebrate the movie's 20th anniversary. [Y!]What's really going on between Bobbi Kristina and her adoptive brother? They're acting more like lovers than siblings. [NB]Drake's won't let...

Butta | 03/16/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Owe Me Back Like You Owe Your Rent

Drake simultaneously comes across as softer than cottonballs and crazier than cat piss in his GQ cover story. [GQ] Has Beyoncé lost her style since giving birth to Blue Ivy? [CL] American Idol hopeful Jermaine Jones got the boot...

Butta | 03/15/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's A Dirty Game, Is Any Man Worthy Of Fame

Is Melanie Fiona singing sad love songs about her ex-boyfriend, CSI hottie Adam Rodriguez, on The MF Life? [NYP]Visual artist Troy Gua's Le Petit Prince project will have you wanting to have a handmade Prince doll of your very own...

Butta | 03/14/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

What Will You 'Wanna Do' With This New Slakah The Beatchild?

If the first quarter is any indication of what the remainder of 2012 is gonna sound like, then I might need an extra iPod to hold all the good music yet to come. Slakah the Beatchild is seeing to it...

Butta | 03/13/2012 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Street Dreams Are Made Of These

Jay-Z kicked the music portion of SXSW off in grand style last night and the world got to watch on YouTube. [Y!] Ray J held a press conference to break his silence about his fallen friend Whitney Houston. [C+D]Smokey Robinson is...

Butta | 03/13/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

John Legend & Ludacris Got A Little Something For You 'Tonight'

John Legend comes from behind the piano and out of his church clothes in the music video for the sexy track "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" from the Think Like A Man soundtrack. He's not showing all his naughty bits, but...

Butta | 03/12/2012 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm Out For Presidents To Represent Me

Bobbi Kristina opened up to Oprah about her mother and "best friend," Whitney Houston. [HR]Fantasia's been laying low since giving birth, but here's a quick glimpse of her son Dallas with his father. [TGJ]Lil Kim rebuffed any questions about Nicki...

Butta | 03/12/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Does Usher's 'Climax' Satisfy You?

Has Usher gotten the memo that all that techno pop nonsense he's been dabbling in has his long-time fans giving him side-eyes galore as we turn our radios off and not up? That remains to be seen, but I'm cautiously...

Butta | 03/09/2012 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom

Rihanna's father thinks she should get back with Chris Brown, amongst other nonsense. [FRGVR]Ice Cube says that a new Friday movie is in the works. That's all fine and good, but will Chris Tucker be involved? [EBONY]Jim Jones' mother will...

Butta | 03/09/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

14th Continue To 'Take' Us 'There'

British duo 14th continue to impress with their unique mash-up of genres and sounds. Their current single, "Take Me There," hasn't left heavy rotation here at SBHQ, and they've continued to feed our need with various interpretations of the track....

Butta | 03/08/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: There's Something Bout This Girl

The Center for Black Music Research at Columbia College in Chicago is slated to be shut down. Find out what you can do to help keep it open. [S4S]Bobbi Kristina is the sole heir to Whitney Houston's estate, which is...

Butta | 03/08/2012 at 10:00 AM | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Van Hunt's 'Eyes Like Pearls' Comes Alive

Although I haven't seen him in concert in a few years, one of my favorite live performers is Van Hunt. The man throws down on stage with his cool yet hot combination of rock, soul, funk, and blues. Van regularly proves...

Butta | 03/07/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: She's Sexy!

Could a James Brown biopic be coming to the big screen in a Spike Lee joint starring Eddie Murphy? Eddie is talking like it is. [SAA]Word on the street is that Adele is renting and living in a haunted house....

Butta | 03/07/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Robert Glasper Experiment, Chrisette Michele & Musiq Make Concertgoers Say 'Ah Yeah'

This past Sunday night, Atlanta music lovers got to partake in the hottest ticket making its way across country right now when the Robert Glasper Experiment pulled into town with Chrisette Michele and "many special guests" on the bill. Turns...

Butta | 03/06/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Was Just Frontin'

An album of unreleased Aaliyah tracks is in the works according to a producer close to the project. If that producer ain't Timbaland, then we don't know about this. [IDOL]Robert Glasper breaks it down about why black radio (but not...

Butta | 03/06/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Sy Smith & Rahsaan Patterson Got Us 'Getting Down'

Sy Smith dug deep in the crates to find an often overlooked R&B groove to remake on her new album, Fast and Curious, officially available on Tuesday, March 6th. Billy Ocean's 1981 song "Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)" has not only...

Butta | 03/05/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Aloe Blacc Knows How To Make Us 'Smile'

If you're having "one of dem days" then spend the next few minutes watching Aloe Blacc's video for "You Make Me Smile," and I guarantee that your frown will get turned upside down. Taken from his 2010 album Good Things,...

Butta | 03/05/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

KEM Has Goapele On His 'Mind' In His New Video

KEM enlists a few famous faces in his new video for the tune "You're On My Mind." Viewers will immediately recognize his love interest being played by dimpled cutie and fellow singer Goapele. However, their romance appears to be on...

Butta | 03/05/2012 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

This Remix Of Rahsaan Patterson's 'Crazy' Is Nice And 'Juicy'

We've been crazy about Rahsaan Patterson's song "Crazy (Baby)" since we first heard it when bleuphoria dropped last July. We nodded with approval when it was tapped to be the album's second single and gave Rah and Shanice Wilson a standing...

Butta | 03/05/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Let Q Parker 'Show You How'

Q Parker may be on his second fitness calendar (and we're so not mad at the chocolate-covered goodness to be found therein), but there's more to this man than meets the eye candy. After all, he was one of the...

Butta | 03/05/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Tamia's New Song Is Quite A 'Beautiful Surprise'

Someone who has sorely been missing from the soul music scene is Tamia. Her last studio album was 2006's Between Friends, and there's been chatter of a new one in the works since 2010 but no new music. Until now....

Butta | 03/05/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Can Get This Lapdance Here For Free

Actress Amber Tamblyn played Tyrese like a fiddle by thinking she was Amber Rose and sending him her hilariously terrible music. [JZBL]Aunt Oprah has scored the first interview with Bobbi Kristina since Whitney Houston's death. [MTV]Cee Lo Green will be starting...

Butta | 03/05/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Electro SoulBounce'

We couldn't let the first Friday in March pass without a new mix fresh out of Keyknow's oven. This month he delivers a Mixologist mix that was compiled with staff selections for Electro SoulBounce. As the title suggests, we're talking...

Butta | 03/02/2012 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Blacktree Music Plants Healthy 'Soul Seeds'

We've already mourned the slow death of soul soundtracks in recent years, and hand-in-hand with that is the lack of good soul/R&B compilation records. Outside of soundtracks, compilation albums were also a vehicle for record labels to break new artists,...

Butta | 03/02/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Robin Thicke Delivers A 'Pretty Lil'' Video

Robin Thicke cuffs his jeans, flexes in a white tee, and channels his inner James Dean in the '50's-styled video for "Pretty Lil' Heart." (Although they didn't have Beats by Dre in the 1950s, but I digress.) The wretched of...

Butta | 03/02/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Interwebs

SoulBouncers: Participate In SoulBounce's Twitterview With Sy Smith

Sy Smith is on the verge of releasing her fourth, and dare I say it best, album in a matter of days, when Fast and Curious drops on Tuesday, March 6th. Produced by the incredible Mark de Clive-Lowe, this is her...

Butta | 03/02/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Give It What You Got

Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose, who announced their engagement on Instagram and Twitter. [MASH]Musiq Soulchild is working on a new album and writing a book about love and relationships. [BB]Whitney Houston is the...

Butta | 03/02/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Houston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Van Hunt In Concert!

We already gave you the heads up that Van Hunt would be hitting the road soon as he embarked on a concert tour to promote his last album, What Were You Hoping For?. Well, if you happen to live in...

Butta | 03/01/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Watch Georgia Anne Muldrow Sow Her 'Seeds'

We're starting to sound like a broken record here at SoulBounce by regularly saying how off the chain 2012 will be already is musically. This first quarter alone has gotten us off to an impressive start, and it's going to...

Butta | 03/01/2012 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Praise & Worship, Video SoulBounce

Watch A Sneak Peek Of Mary Mary Getting Real On Their Reality Show

Having had the pleasure of interviewing Mary Mary and being in their presence at a radio event once, I can honestly say that these two sisters are as real as they come. Yes, they're an anointed gospel act -- holy...

Butta | 03/01/2012 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'DoYaThing' With This Gorillaz, André 3000 & James Murphy Video

Andre 3000 has already set his fans into a tizzy by announcing that he will release a new solo album this year. I had a feeling that something was brewing with all these guest verses that he's lent to other...

Butta | 02/29/2012 at 7:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Night' Time Is The Right Time For Jesse Boykins III

If, like myself, you've been patiently waiting for Jesse Boykins III to release his next album, then I'm happy to say that the wait is almost over. There's no firm release date yet, but Jesse himself has assured me that...

Butta | 02/29/2012 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It Don't Take A Whole Day To Recognize Sunshine

Robert Glasper and Esperanza Spalding are calling black radio out on their new albums. As they rightfully should. [TA]Beyoncé has been cast in the new film One Hit Wonders. No, it's not the Lumidee story. [DL]You need this download of Whitney...

Butta | 02/29/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Robert Glasper Experiment & Yasiin Bey's 'Black Radio' Is Crash Protected

Today marks a joyous occasion with the release of Robert Glasper Experiment's long-awaited and highly-anticipated Black Radio. Ever since learning of this album last year, nails have been bitten down to nubs here at SBHQ while we waited to hear...

Butta | 02/28/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

Miguel Shares His 'Art Dealer Chic'

Back when I was in elementary school, I had the biggest crush on this little Blatino cutie named Miguel. Now here I am decades later with another crush on another Blatino cutie named Miguel, but these tingly feelings are of...

Butta | 02/28/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, SoulTube

Esperanza Spalding Was 'Wonderful' On The Academy Awards

Despite the Best Song category in the 84th Annual Academy Awards being slimmer than Angelina Jolie's arms, there were a couple of highlights to be had for soul music lovers on last night's telecast. For starters, Pharrell Williams was brought...

Butta | 02/27/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reggae Riddims, Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

Reggae Icon Bob Marley's Story To Be Told In 'Marley'

I don't know how I missed this trailer for the upcoming documentary about reggae superstar Bob Marley when it surfaced earlier this month, but lest my Jamaican pass be revoked, I'm all over this now. The legendary icon's life story...

Butta | 02/27/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Praise & Worship, Video SoulBounce

Take 6 Are Cooking In The 'One'

In a world where many groups can't stay together for 30 minutes, Take 6 have been going strong for over 30 years now. The sextet even has a new album on the horizon, entitled One, which will be released on...

Butta | 02/27/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: So Phat That You Can See It From The Front

Andre 3000 finally speaks and confirms that his new solo album is coming this year. Say amen, somebody! [GQ]A Tribe Called Quest's Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Maseo from De La Soul chopped it up with Cognito of Frolab during the...

Butta | 02/27/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Robert Glasper Experiment & Chrisette Michele In Concert!

The day is almost here. What day is that you may be wondering? Well, it's the day that Robert Glasper Experiment's Black Radio will be officially released. That day is Tuesday, February 28th, so get your money right and get...

Butta | 02/24/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Miami Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The 7th Annual Jazz In The Gardens!

Not only is Jazz in the Gardens returning for its lucky seventh year, but SoulBounce is going to make one Miami area Bouncer lucky with this giveaway for a pair of free tickets to attend the weekend-long music festival on...

Butta | 02/24/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Teri Tobin Sounds 'So Good'

There are certain people who when they tell me to check out an artist, I listen no questions asked. But there are also certain times when I get caught sleeping even when my music pushers feed my habit. What can...

Butta | 02/24/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Get 'Heavy' & Get Down With PJ Morton & Adam Levine

I have to admit that when I first heard that PJ Morton signed to Cash Money Records that I feared for the worst. With the exception of Teena Marie, the label isn't exactly known for having success with artists of...

Butta | 02/24/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Shoulda Seen The People Dancing And Shaking

People are not pleased with the National Enquirer publishing a photo of Whitney Houston in her casket. [E!]The-Dream gives some insight into Rihanna's decision to add Chris Brown to her ill-conceived "Birthday Cake" remix. [PD]Speaking of Breezy, he's been accused...

Butta | 02/24/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Patrice Covington's Listening Party & See W. Ellington Felton In Concert!

W. Ellington Felton aka Wes Felton will return to NYC this weekend for Nu-Soul Saturdays at Frank's Lounge this Saturday night. Not only will Felton be back by popular demand, NYC-based soultress Patrice Covington will kick off the evening with...

Butta | 02/23/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Yasiin Bey Keeps It Real With 'Poorest'

I would be lying if I sat up here and tried to deny that Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Ni--as In Paris" isn't my jam, because it totally is. But I like the track for the beat and music, not necessarily...

Butta | 02/23/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Slakadeliqs & Justin Nozuka Encourage You To 'Keep Breathing'

One of my favorite releases so far this year has been The Other Side of Tomorrow by The Slakadeliqs, a side project that SoulBounce fave Slakah the Beatchild released last month. Slakah being the man of many talents that he is,...

Butta | 02/23/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

John Legend 'Woke Up This Morning' With A Freedom Song

NubianEmpress' essay about the "church voice" missing from the music game primarily focused on female singers, but there are a few male singers in contemporary music who possess that raised-in-the-church-on-weekly-bible-study-and-fish-frys sound to their voices. Two that immediately come to mind...

Butta | 02/23/2012 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Pause For A Cause

Rahsaan Patterson Lends His 'Touch' To RAINN

In his recent interview with D-Money, Rahsaan Patterson shared that he had recorded a song for the organization RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Today we get to hear the song, entitled "Don't Touch Me," as well as...

Butta | 02/22/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Curt Chambers Shows Us That His 'Grass Is Greener'

Fresh from releasing his mixtape, One Way Ticket, Curt Chambers delivers the video for its first single, "Grass Is Greener." The video alternates between scenes of Curt playing his electric guitar on a rooftop overlooking the city and scenes with...

Butta | 02/22/2012 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Easy Now, Star

President Barack Obama broke out into song once again. When is his mixtape dropping? [HP]Chris Brown has been challenged to a duel wrestling match by a professional wrestler. [PD]Prince may have been absent, but The Revolution reunion was quite an...

Butta | 02/22/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

This SWV Video Gets Our 'Co-Sign'

So apparently the members of SWV have been sipping smoothies from the Fountain of Youth Cafe. How else does one explain how great they look in their new video for the song "Co-Sign"? But not only do Coko, Taj, and...

Butta | 02/21/2012 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'Move' To Ahmed Sirour's Remix Of Robert Glasper Experiment & KING

Tomorrow being Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, but one thing that we won't be giving up here at SoulBounce is good music. With that in mind, SoulBounce fam Ahmed Sirour takes us on a voyage to...

Butta | 02/21/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Ruben Studdard Wants You To 'Wear' Him Out

Ruben Studdard wants you to try him on for size. Literally. Well, at least that's the sentiment of his new single, "Wear Me," where the Velvet Teddy Bear wants you to wear him like you would wear velvet (or Chanel...

Butta | 02/21/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

K'Jon Wants A 'Bad Gurl'

K'Jon's new album, Moving On, is due in stores this April, and the singer makes a complete 180 from the first single to the next. "Will You Be There" was more along the lines of what we've become used to...

Butta | 02/21/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Jazzy Is 'Back' Like A 'Boomerang'

When we last heard from Jazzy she had just released the EP, Letters to a King, which featured her updated spin on R&B and soul classics by six female icons. It took a lot of gumption for her to tackle...

Butta | 02/20/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'Is You Rolling?' With Sandie Black?

Toronto-based mystery music group Sandie Black popped up on our radar out of nowhere last month with their first single, "Gotta Get Free." To ensure that we don't forget about them (not that we could), they just dropped another freebie...

Butta | 02/20/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Stacy Barthe's Love Is In A 'Comfy Little Coffin'

Stacy Barthe may have just released her latest EP, In the Inbetween, earlier this month, but she reaches back to her first project, the Sincerely Yours EP, to make a video for the track "Comfy Little Coffin." In the video,...

Butta | 02/20/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You're Lucky Just To Have Just One Love

Whitney Houston's homegoing service was a beautiful send-off for a "church girl." [CM]Bobby Brown explained why he left his ex-wife's funeral, but there are three sides to every story. [ABC]Aretha Franklin missed Whitney's homegoing because of health issues, but she...

Butta | 02/20/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

Curt Chambers' 'One Way Ticket' Takes Us In The Right Direction

When we first got our hands on "Grass Is Greener" by Curt Chambers this past November, it was love at first listen. Little did we know that that sentiment would carry over to the project from which that song came,...

Butta | 02/17/2012 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Daley & Marsha Ambrosius Want To Be 'Alone Together'

Daley was one of 2011's finest finds. His Those Who Wait mixtape still gets heavy rotation at SBHQ as we wait for his proper debut album later this year. Signed to Polydor Records, we're hoping that he doesn't lose any...

Butta | 02/17/2012 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

It's Muhsinah's 'World'

Earlier this week, Muhsinah blessed fans with a surprise of the musical variety. She went into her vault, pulled out an unreleased song, and made it available for free download in exchange for a tweet. This token of her affection...

Butta | 02/17/2012 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Does Cassie Play Herself In 'King Of Hearts'?

Just the other day I was riding around in the whip listening to one of my playlists, and Cassie's "Me & U" came on. Judge me if you want, but I pumped my stereo up and got a few good...

Butta | 02/17/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases, Video SoulBounce

'Be Kool' With All Cows Eat Grass

At the beginning of the month, we gave you the scoop on a Bounce-Worthy new group who goes by the unconventional name of All Cows Eat Grass. Exactly who they are was on the hush, but more details are emerging...

Butta | 02/17/2012 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Tyrese & Chilli Do A Little Something Something In 'Nothing On You'

I have yet to give Tyrese's latest album, Open Invitation, a good listen, but I might just break down and give it a spin after watching his new video for the song "Nothing On You." He's not doing anything groundbreaking...

Butta | 02/17/2012 at 1:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

You'll 'Love' Lance Drummonds & Adeline Taking On Marvin & Tammi

Remaking a classic song is always a challenge. Moreso if that classic song is one done by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, the powerhouse duo who ruled the roost at Motown. But if you have talent like Lance Drummonds and...

Butta | 02/17/2012 at 11:45 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Carlos De Jesus (1953-2012)

Carlos De Jesus, Legendary Disco, Dance Radio DJ, Dies [BB] Carlos De Jesus [Official][Facebook][Twitter]...

Butta | 02/17/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm Every Woman, It's All In Me

One of D'Angelo's producers gives some insight into his new album -- and when we can expect it. [MTVH]Adele looks gorgeous on the cover of Vogue and shortens the length of her hiatus. [BET]Chris Brown will allegedly appear on a...

Butta | 02/17/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Estelle In Concert!

Estelle is venturing out on tour to support her soon-to-be-released album, All of Me. New York City Bouncers will get to experience her live show on Metro PCS 5 Boro Takeover Tour when it hits Irving Plaza on Tuesday, February...

Butta | 02/16/2012 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Teedra Moses Shows Us That There'll Never Be 'Another'

All signs from my Magic 8 Ball are pointing to 2012 finally being the year that we get Teedra Moses' official sophomore album, The Lioness, into our hungry little hands. Second only to Raheem DeVaughn in releasing R&B mixtapes, Ms....

Butta | 02/16/2012 at 7:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Bilal's 'Little One' Is A Big Deal

As promised, Bilal released the fourth and final installment in his acoustic series on Okayplayer this past Tuesday to coincide with his Valentine's Day show at S.O.B.'s. And what a final installment it was with the song in question being...

Butta | 02/16/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Join In On Austin Brown's 'Menage A Trois'

Austin Brown is torn between two lovers in his new video for the song "Menage A Trois." The bouncy throwback-sounding track isn't all about the fancy French term for a threesome, however -- Rebbie's son and Michael's nephew isn't that...

Butta | 02/16/2012 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, House of Soul

You're Invited To Koffee Brown's 'After Party' With This Ezel Remix

Firmly ensconced in the annals of one-hit wonderdom is the duo Koffee Brown. Their name may be unfamiliar to many now, but back at the turn of the century their song "After Party" was the sho' nuff jam that put...

Butta | 02/16/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jessie Ware Is About To Be 'Running' Things

British vocalist Jessie Ware first came to our attention last year via her work with SBTRKT and Sampha, and she is poised to stay there this year and beyond with her debut album on the way and with songs like...

Butta | 02/16/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

You'll Want To 'Take Off Victoria' With Peter Hadar

To say that Peter Hadar's newly released EP, Take Off Victoria, was a long time coming is putting it lightly. As I was going through the SoulBounce archives, I saw that we've been anticipating this set since early 2010 when Hadar...

Butta | 02/16/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Usher & Diplo Want To Bring You To 'Climax'

After conquering R&B, pop, and, most recently, techno, Usher has set his sights on electro soul as his next genre to try on for size. Under normal circumstances I'd be very, very afraid because Mr. Raymond hasn't been "soul" in...

Butta | 02/15/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We Are 'Crazy' For Rahsaan Patterson & Shanice

In D-Money's recent interview with Rahsaan Patterson, he gave us the scoop that a deluxe edition of bleuphoria would soon be coming our way with live versions of some of the album's songs for our listening pleasure with a live...

Butta | 02/15/2012 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Praise & Worship

'Get' Some Mary Mary In Your Life

Get ready for more Mary Mary on your radio and on your television screens. The gospel duo just released their brand new single, entitled "Go Get It," from their upcoming album of the same name, which is slated to drop...

Butta | 02/15/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Remember The Way That We Touched, I Wish I Didn't Like It So Much

Does an artist's poor sleeping, eating, and lifestyle habits affect how long they'll live? [TIME]Nicki Minaj's performance on the GRAMMY Awards was an all-around epic fail. [TR]Chris Brown is a sore winner who needs to be put in Twitter jail....

Butta | 02/15/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: A Few Stolen Moments Is All That We Shared

Details surrounding Whitney Houston's death are emerging, and prescription medication -- not drowning -- may be to blame. [TMZ]Bobbi Kristina reportedly had a breakdown when she learned of her mother's death. [PPL]Houston's last film, the remake of Sparkle, is slated...

Butta | 02/13/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Whitney Houston (1963-2012)

Whitney Houston, Superstar of Records, Films, Dies [ABC] Whitney Houston [Official][Facebook][Wiki]...

Butta | 02/11/2012 at 8:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: A Happy Face, A Thumpin' Bass, For A Loving Race

President Barack Obama's re-election campaign playlist is quite eclectic. [BB]Janelle Monàe got sexy on the amFAR red carpet this week. [CL]Melanie Fiona's The MF Life cover is simple yet sexy. [TGJ]Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine got the moves like Jagger...

Butta | 02/10/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Listicle, Soul Cynic, Video SoulBounce

Three Ways Jay-Z & Kanye West's 'Ni--as In Paris' Video Did Not Get In The Zone

Second only to Sade, my favorite concert experience last year was attending Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne Tour last year in Baltimore. It was my first time seeing Jay and Ye live, and I swear that I didn't...

Butta | 02/09/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Alori Joh (1986-2012)

Kendrick Lamar/TDE Affiliated Vocalist Alori Joh Dead At 25 [HHDX] Alori Joh [Facebook][Twitter]...

Butta | 02/09/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Bilal Exposes Us To New 'Levels' Of His Artistry

Raise your hand if you haven't seen Bilal live in concert yet? If your hand is in the air, then take said hand and give yourself an open-handed slap in the face. It goes without saying that a Bilal concert...

Butta | 02/08/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Talkin' Bout Hey Now

Should Adele's weight even be an issue when it comes to her being a pop star? [PD]Get ready for new solo albums from Missy Elliott and Timbaland this summer. It feels like the '90s all over again. [BB]Alicia Keys and...

Butta | 02/08/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

Bilal has been tempting and teasing us for the past few weeks with live acoustic versions of some of his songs from Airtight's Revenge leading up to his Valentine's Day concert at S.O.B.'s in NYC. For those of us who...

Butta | 02/07/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Jesse Boykins III & Gora Sou Are 'Perfect' Together

Jesse Boykins III may be keeping us waiting for a little longer for his next album, Love Apparatus, but he is nonetheless satisfying our hunger for new music. Last year he was one of the artists accepted to participate in...

Butta | 02/07/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Day26 Show What They've Been Up To 'Lately'

Am I the only one who thought that Day26 had broken up? Since they're no longer reality TV staples, I had no clue that they were still together much less recording new material, which will find its way onto a...

Butta | 02/06/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Miguel Wants To 'Adorn' You With New Music

We're not even six weeks deep into 2012 yet, and it has been full of surprises of the musical variety. SoulBounce fave Miguel adds an entry into the race with last Friday's world premiere of a music video for his...

Butta | 02/06/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ruben Studdard Is 'Single' & Ready To Mingle

I never pegged Ruben Studdard as the thirsty type. After all, when you're a cuddly Velvet Teddy Bear who can sing like Luther, women readily throw their Victoria's Secrets like paper airplanes your way. Or so I've heard. But after...

Butta | 02/06/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: But I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

New Yorkers came out to pay tribute to Don Cornelius with a Soul Train flash mob in the middle of Times Square while more details emerged about his death. [CL]Madonna's halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI was quite a star-studded...

Butta | 02/06/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Cop This: D'Angelo & The Testimony 'Live In Paris' Full Concert

It's been a little over a week since we've had D'Angelo "back," and what a week it's been. In that time it's been a downright D'Angelorama -- hundreds of videos have hit the net from his European tour, we got...

Butta | 02/03/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Jungle Brothers In Concert & The Native Tongues Reunion!

If I wasn't gonna be on a plane the next morning to be in LA, I would find my behind in NYC on the night of Tuesday, February 6th. That's because S.O.B.'s is going to be the only place to...

Butta | 02/03/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Nas Is Nice When He's 'Nasty'

Indianapolis is jumping with the Super Bowl in town this weekend and many television shows are on location doing remotes including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, which has been broadcasting from Indy this week. Last night musical guest Nas brought...

Butta | 02/03/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Eric Benét Shows Us That Romance Is 'Real'

If you have VH1 Soul, then you've no doubt already seen the video for Eric Benét's "Real Love," which has been in heavy rotation on the music video channel since last month. The visuals have finally hit the net and...

Butta | 02/03/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Bulletproof Soul'

What would the first Friday of the month be without a new mix from our resident Mixologist Keyknow? I don't even want to imagine such a thing, and thankfully our main man returns with Bulletproof Soul, another hot mix of...

Butta | 02/03/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: All Cows Eat Grass

Atlanta has long been a hotbed of talent, and there's a new collective of musicians from the area emerging onto the scene who go by the name of All Cows Eat Grass. They quietly released their debut project, a three-song...

Butta | 02/03/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We're Having Big Fun

Don Cornelius' untimely death should expand the conversation of African Americans and suicide. [TR]Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston reunited for a night out with Bobbi Kristina. [TLL]Yasiin Bey is plotting his return to the big screen in a prequel to...

Butta | 02/03/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

If I didn't know better, I'd swear that Teedra Moses lived in New York City as often as she performs at S.O.B.'s. In the event that you missed her last show there a few months ago, then she's returning to...

Butta | 02/02/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

R. Kelly Has A New Song To 'Share' With You

I'm sure that I'm not alone in having a love/hate relationship with R. Kelly. Love his music. Hate the messenger. I've already resigned myself that resistance is futile because this dude consistently makes great music. Such as his latest song...

Butta | 02/02/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Get Into The GRAMMY Groove With Pandora

The countdown to the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards is well underway. You can't turn on E! without seeing something about their special red carpet coverage or tune into CBS without seeing commercials for the big party, which will air on...

Butta | 02/02/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

David Peaston (1957-2012)

Singer David Peaston Dies at 54 [EUR] David Peaston [Facebook][Wiki]...

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Relax in Paradise

Don Cornelius (1936-2012)

'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius dead at 75 [NYDN] Don Cornelius [Wiki]...

Butta | 02/01/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Pump It, Stump It, Jam, Trip On This

Adele will make her big return to the stage after throat surgery at The GRAMMYs on Sunday, February 12th. [GRMY]John Legend kicked off the "What's Going On...Now" program at the Kennedy Center to honor the legacy of Marvin Gaye and...

Butta | 02/01/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Ooh, Common, We 'Like It' 'Raw'

Common is releasing videos for tracks from The Dreamer/The Believer at break-neck speed. Which is fine with me because the more I get to see of the hip-hop hottie the better. You definitely won't get any complaints from my direction...

Butta | 01/06/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Love Life'

This new year may be a few days old, but we're still in celebration mode here at SBHQ, especially with it being the weekend. What better soundtrack to usher it in than a little soulful house music to get the...

Butta | 01/06/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Who You Gonna Call?

Boyz II Men received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and even brought former member Michael McCary out for the occasion. [HH]Kanye's Twitter rant this week was quite interesting and entertaining -- and had people pulling out their...

Butta | 01/06/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

It's Phonte's Time To 'Reign' Supreme

I swear that I have psychic powers. I'm not saying that I'm Miss Cleo or anything nor suggesting that you call me now for your free reading, but sometimes I think of something random and then it happens. Case in...

Butta | 01/05/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Pause For A Cause, Video SoulBounce

K'Jon Delivers A Sobering Video For 'Will You Be There'

When you're hot you're hot and director Matthew A. Cherry is scalding the competition right now. He starts 2012 off with yet another new music video that he's directed, this time for the song "Will You Be There" from singer...

Butta | 01/05/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Gets A 'Lovely' New Video

Jill Scott may have cut all ties with her old record label, but Hidden Beach is still making sure that her old material gets out to the masses. Last year's release of The Original Jill Scott - From the Vault,...

Butta | 01/05/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Jazzy Ways, Video SoulBounce

Mycah Chevalier Has Us 'In A Sentimental Mood'

Old Man Winter has the East coast in his clutches right now with cold temps, dreary days, and the ever-present threat of nasty weather. Tis the season to stay in the house, and what better to keep you company than...

Butta | 01/05/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Soulpersona Gets His 'Freek' On With Jodeci

We spent a great amount of last year fawning over Soulpersona, and it doesn't look as if there'll be any slowing down for 2012. Not as long as he keeps dropping banging music like this remix of Jodeci's "Freek'n You"...

Butta | 01/04/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Philadelphia Bouncers: Win Tickets To See The Revelations Feat. Tré Williams & Angela Johnson In Concert!

It's been a hot minute since we've given anything away to our Philadelphia fam, and there's no better time than now with The Revelations feat. Tré Williams and Angela Johnson coming to town. It's going down in the City of...

Butta | 01/03/2012 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

D'Angelo's 'Black Hole' Gets Dug Up

The internet has been aflutter since an apparent "new" D'Angelo demo leaked online yesterday. The demo in question is of D covering the song "Black Hole Sun," a mid-'90's hit for the rock group Soundgarden. With the track sounding extremely...

Butta | 01/03/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

You'll Have This Lyric Jones & Esperanza Spalding 'On Repeat'

We're only three days deep into 2012, but some of the new tunes that we've heard thus far have gotten this year off to quite an exciting musical start. Here's another to add to the list with the release of...

Butta | 01/03/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Idle Warship Shoot Their 'Laser Beams'

Idle Warship take it to Times Square for the music video for their hand-clapping jam "Laser Beams." The bright lights of the big city are on while Res, who doesn't look like she's aged a minute since her 2001 debut,...

Butta | 01/03/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'Unsung' Begins Its Fifth Season Tonight On TV One

Yesterday as I was handling my business and trying to be productive on New Year's Day, I messed around and flipped channels to TV One, landed on an Unsung marathon, and that was all she wrote. My television was locked...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Jean Grae Has Something For 'U & Me & Everyone We Know'

Wasting no time to drop some new hotness on us for the new year is Jean Grae who on January 1st blessed the world with "U & Me & Everyone We Know," the first single from her upcoming album Cake...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'2011' Gets A 'Rap Up' From Skillz

Like clockwork, Skillz dropped his "2011 Rap Up" over the weekend to ring in the new year by airing out the old. Heavier on pop culture than hip-hop culture this year, the "2011 Rap Up" is just aight this go...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'What's Up' With Kimberly Nichole?

Kimberly Nichole is continuing to rock our worlds by adding more cover tunes to her The Rock Ballerina EP on her Bandcamp page. Since she first posted her rousing rendition of "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes, she's mined...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Share Some 'Cereal Love' With Nicholas Ryan Gant

Combining his love for his favorite food with that of one of his favorite artists, Nicholas Ryan Gant presents "One In A Million (Cereal Love)." Paying homage on the late great Aaliyah, Gant uses the audio track of her "One...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Stop,' Look & Listen To Muhsinah

The new year is off to a very good start for Muhsinah. Over the weekend she ended a mighty successful Kickstarter campaign to support her upcoming release of Gone [Deluxe Edition], surpassing her initial goal and then some, and she...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Do Ya Want Me?

Selah Marley is pretty as a picture in these modeling shots. [CM]There's something wrong when Rihanna's world tour grossed more than Sade's did in 2011. [PD]50 Cent took to Twitter to tell Interscope boss Jimmy Iovine to holla at him...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Mint Condition 'Meant To Be Mint'

This year marked a milestone for the group Mint Condition with it being their 20th anniversary in the recording industry. In 1991, they released their debut album, Meant to be Mint, that would set in motion the public's 20-year love...

Butta | 12/30/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

What would SoulBounce be without one more giveaway to end this year right and begin the next year even righter? NYC is once again the place to be, and S.O.B.'s to be more exact, for Idle Warship to hit the...

Butta | 12/30/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'My,' My, My, Lalah Hathaway Gets Remixed By B. Williams

With the submission deadline approaching fast, the remixes to Lalah Hathaway's "My Everything" are coming at us fast and furious from our SoulBounce friends and family. This one from our Detroit homie B. Williams hit my inbox earlier this week,...

Butta | 12/30/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Rap Is Not Pop, If You Call It That Then Stop

Complications from an enlarged heart caused singer Vesta Williams' death this past September. [EUR]So Chris Brown and Rihanna and sub-tweeting each other on Twitter like no one's supposed to notice? [E!]Erykah Badu opens up about being a doula, her own...

Butta | 12/30/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulBounce Honors

SoulBounce Honors 2011's Rapper Of The Year: Phonte

The Foreign Exchange could be considered a permanent fixture here at SoulBounce. We're not only fans and champions of their music but over the years we've formed a familial bond with the entire crew. Loving them is easy and when...

Butta | 12/29/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: No Matter Where You Go, There You Are

Robin Thicke sat down to answer fans' questions about love and relationships. [BB]Word on the street is that Baby Jayoncé Knowles-Carter is due any day now. But considering the source of this news, we doubt that seriously. [PD]T.I. and Dr....

Butta | 12/29/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We Fight Every Night, Now That's Not Kosher

Heavy D's official cause of death has been revealed as a pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis. [TMZ]John Legend liked it enough to put a ring on it and got engaged to his girlfriend over the holidays. [PPL]...

Butta | 12/28/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Questlove's 5th Annual Holiday Party!

Questlove's annual holiday parties at S.O.B.'s have become quite legendary over the years. The Roots' drummer plans to don his DJ hat and headphones once again on Tuesday, January 3rd for his 5th annual holiday party to carry on the...

Butta | 12/27/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Play The Guitar' With B.o.B & Andre 3000

B.o.B comes outta the gate strong with "Play the Guitar," the first single from his upcoming album, Strange Clouds, and he gets a solid assist from Andre 3000 who carries the song home. It doesn't sound like there'll be any...

Butta | 12/27/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Fall In Love' With Najee & Phil Perry

One person who's arguably had the best year ever has been our main man Matthew A. Cherry. He has quickly evolved into a go-to music video director, amassing a number of credits to his name in 2011 with plans for...

Butta | 12/27/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Now I'm Lovesick

Drake revealed an Aaliyah tattoo on his back when he was snapped shirtless this weekend while playing tennis. [TGJ] Rick Ross looks like Big Bird on the cover of the Source announcing him as their man of the year. [MI]...

Butta | 12/27/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Rewind, Video SoulBounce

From The Vault: D'Angelo Live At The North Sea Jazz Festival On The Voodoo Tour

With anticipation for D'Angelo's return to the stage next month in Europe at code red epidemic thirst level proportions, how would it feel to get your hands on a live recording of one of his shows from the Voodoo Tour?...

Butta | 12/26/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Trackademicks Puts A 'Cherry 2000' On Top

Christmas might have already passed, but the presents just keep on coming. Producer/musician/Honor Roll Crew member Trackademicks, whose birthday just so happens to be today, has decided to give everyone the gift of music on his special day with the...

Butta | 12/26/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Full Crate & David Simmons Have A Lot Of 'Heart'

As he gears up for a new year, Full Crate ends this one on a great note with the song "Without My Heart" featuring David Simmons. Freeleased last week on Okayplayer, this track is a groovy laid-back number with Simmons...

Butta | 12/26/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ryan Leslie Enjoys The 'Good' Life

Making good on his promise to deliver his next project, Les Is More, to the public via a visual album, Ryan Leslie drops the next installment with the music video for the track "Good Girl." RLes is dripping swagu dressed...

Butta | 12/26/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Can Get With This, Or You Can Get With That

Cee Lo Green is enjoying a newfound success but not from album sales. [NYT]Get ready for a new Rick Ross mixtape to precede the release of his next album. [PD]Producers (hopefully non-wack ones) are chomping at the bit to work...

Butta | 12/26/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Jose James Has A 'Christmas' Present For You

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season reaching a fever pitch on this Christmas Eve eve, something that we could probably all stand to do is take a minute to slow down. Enter Jose James with his...

Butta | 12/23/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Tonight Thank God It's Them Instead Of You

In a well-deserved win, Melanie Amaro came out victorious on the first season of X Factor last night. [BB]In an attempt to make up for the fact that she's never won a GRAMMY Award, Diana Ross will receive a Lifetime...

Butta | 12/23/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

It's Time To 'Silence' The Weeknd

I've already gone on record saying that I'm not the biggest fan of The Weeknd. Well, let the record now show that I can officially say that I'm not a fan at all. I came to that conclusion today after...

Butta | 12/22/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Brighten Your 'Day' With A Little Yahzarah

This morning on Washington, DC's FOX 5 Morning News Yahzarah stopped through to chat about her upcoming Prince tribute tomorrow night at Blues Alley. Host Allison Seymour almost couldn't contain her excitement about having Yahzarah back again who was just...

Butta | 12/22/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

iSHE & Daru Can't Wait For You To 'Come Close'

We've been grooving to the iSHE + Hezekiah Project from singer iSHE and rapper-turned-producer Hezekiah since the spring, and now on the first day of winter iSHE gives us a little token of her musical affection for us to get...

Butta | 12/22/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

There is nowhere like New York City around the holidays, and for Eric Roberson fans there'll be nowhere like his second annual holiday concert taking place on Wednesday, December 28th. If you were in attendance at last year's event at...

Butta | 12/21/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, House of Soul

Jesse Boykins III & FS Green Aren't 'Thru' With Us Yet

Last year this time if you would have told me that 2011 would come and go without a new album from Jesse Boykins III, I would have looked at you crazy. Well, here we are with just a few days...

Butta | 12/21/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Julien Dyne & Mara TK Are Taking Us 'So Far'

Mara TK has had quite a good year, what with the release of his solo EP, Taniwhunk, and his collaboration with Hollie Smith on Band of Brothers Vol. 1. While we patiently wait for his group Electric Wire Hustle to...

Butta | 12/21/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Funkommunity Are 'On' Another Level

With 2011 pretty much a wrap, we're already looking forward to the new music on 2012's horizon. One such highly-anticipated record is the album, Chequered Thoughts, from New Zealand outfit Funkommunity, which is scheduled for international release in March. We've...

Butta | 12/21/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Rochelle Jordan Is 'Here' To Stay

A few new artists have hit the soul scene in 2011, but there is one in particular who got fast-tracked to SoulBounce fave status with her combination of exquisite songs, throwback appeal, and a voice that is at once familiar...

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

Video SoulBounce

TiRon & Ayomari 'Love' The Kids

I typically stay woke when it comes to good music, but every now and then I get caught sleeping and have to play catch up. Charge it to the music blogging game and the sheer volume of music that comes...

Butta | 12/21/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Our Finest Gifts We Bring

Rihanna had a few choice words on Twitter for the Dutch publication Jackie for calling her out of her name, and it wasn't pretty. [PD]Is Common's The Dreamer/The Believer a creative step in the wrong direction? [TR]Jay-Z and Kanye West's...

Butta | 12/21/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' Belonged To Ledisi

Last night's VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul telecast went off with a few hitches and glitches, but overall the show was an enjoyable watch thanks to a handful of artists who showed up, showed out, and actually sounded good. Mary J....

Butta | 12/20/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mary J. Blige Does It Right With 'Mr. Wrong'

Mary J. Blige rolls solo in the music video for "Mr. Wrong," kicking Drake and his lead-in rap to the ever-loving curb. Which is quite alright with me because this song is so much more enjoyable without him tacked onto...

Butta | 12/20/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Yahzarah In Concert!

After taking some time off to give birth to her son earlier this year, our girl Yahzarah is back on the scene. She dropped a little Christmas cheer in our stockings earlier today, and now we'd like to pay it...

Butta | 12/19/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

Don't Miss 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' Tonight On VH1 & Watch With SoulBounce On Twitter

The VH1 Divas franchise gets a much needed shot in the arm and infusion of soul on tonight's world premiere of VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul. Taped last night at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, word on the street...

Butta | 12/19/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Common Has Reason To 'Celebrate'

How timely is Common's new music video for the track "Celebrate"? It is right on the mark for tomorrow's release of his highly-anticipated ninth album, The Dreamer, The Believer. It's also on schedule for the dawn of 2012 and the...

Butta | 12/19/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Robin Thicke & Timbaland Take Trips To 'Paris'

With a song as kick-ass and infectious as Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Ni---s In Paris," it was inevitable for it to be covered, remixed, and sampled by everyone and their grandpa. And with damn good reason. Producer Hit Boy went...

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

Relax in Paradise

Ralph MacDonald (1944-2011)

Ralph MacDonald dies at 67; Grammy-winning artist wrote 'Where Is the Love' and 'Just the Two of Us' [NYDN] Ralph MacDonald [Official]...

Butta | 12/19/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Cesária Évora (1941-2011)

Cesária Évora, Grammy-Winning Singer, Dead at 70 [Billboard] Cesária Évora [Official][Wiki]...

Butta | 12/19/2011 at 10:45 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Remember When You Were Here And All The Fun We Had Last Year

Sheree Whitfield from the Ratchet Hoodrats Real Housewives of Atlanta has released her first single, "Who Gon' Check Me Boo," which no one is checking for. [IT]Timbaland admits to being in love with Aaliyah in his True Hollywood Story airing...

Butta | 12/19/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

We 'Co-Sign' SWV's Return

As we end 2011 reflecting on albums that turned 20 years old this year in our Class of '91 series, we can't help but look forward to 2012 and the next batch of albums to hit that milestone. One such...

Butta | 12/16/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

DJ Spinna's 'The Best Of MdCL' Is Just That

Mark de Clive-Lowe has been a favorite here at SoulBounce for quite a while now, but 2011 took our love for this man and his music to new levels. We've been grooving to his newest album Renegades for the past...

Butta | 12/16/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Fuel-Injected Passion

So will you be taking a trip on the maiden voyage of R. Kelly's Love Letter Cruise? [PF]Is Kanye West next to hop on the Kim Kardashian train? [CM]DJ Brainchild has blessed us with a The Neptunes vs. Timbaland mixtape for...

Butta | 12/16/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Black Sheep 'A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing'

There are countless instances when the best songs on an album are often the ones released as singles. Looking back on Black Sheep's 1991 debut album, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing, this was definitely the case. The crazy thing was...

Butta | 12/15/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Daley In Concert!

With 2011 coming to a swift end, it's time to reflect on some of the artists who have caught our ears and hearts this year. One such is British export Daley who has enamored us with his soulful sounds and...

Butta | 12/15/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Is John Legend 'Chasing Your Love' Away?

Not one to stand idly by and let Anthony Hamilton have all of the struggle voice shine and allow his new album, Back to Love, to cook, a new track by John Legend has mysteriously made its way onto the...

Butta | 12/15/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Lalah Hathaway's 'My Everything' Gets A Little Somethin' Somethin' From Ahmed Sirour

Any excuse for us to post a Lalah Hathaway photo song works for SoulBounce, but our good friend Ahmed Sirour has given us a mighty good reason with his lovely remix of her song "My Everything." Taking just the vocals...

Butta | 12/14/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'You Don't' Want To Miss Gods'illa & Maimouna Youssef

Years may go by, seasons may change, but something that is pretty consistent in the hip-hop video realm is the party scene. Whether it's a big-budget affair in a fancy club with copious amounts of bottle poppin and models dropping...

Butta | 12/14/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'When Christmas Comes' Mariah Carey & John Legend Will Be There

Ever wonder what Christmas is like at the Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon compound? Well, wonder no more thanks to her newest music video for the song "When Christmas Comes," previously released as a solo cut but now a duet...

Butta | 12/14/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: What In The World Would I Ever Do Without Us?

Congratulations to Fantasia for giving birth to a healthy baby boy. Welcome to the world, Dallas! [PPL]Amy Winehouse's family would consider greenlighting a film about the late singer. [BB]Janet Jackson may be the new Nutrisystem spokeswoman. Expect an announcement soon....

Butta | 12/14/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Are You 'Dreaming' Of Having A Pizza Party With Mayer Hawthorne?

Mayer Hawthorne is three for three with creative music videos for songs off of his newest album, How Do You Do. Previous clips for "A Long Time" and "The Walk" both proved to be quite entertaining -- one for its...

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

A Soulful Noise, Releases, Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

The Roots, John Legend, Anthony Hamilton & More To Sing A 'Soundtrack For A Revolution'

One of the hallmarks of the American civil rights movement was the music that accompanied the era. These freedom songs were as big a part of the fight for justice and equality as the marches, protests, and even Dr. Martin...

Butta | 12/12/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Do You Want 'More & More' Of Georgia Anne Muldrow & Bilal?

Georgia Anne Muldrow is in the running for Daughter of the Year after the release of her album Owed To Mama Rickie, a musical tribute to her mother Rickie Byars Beckwith. Muldrow blends her spiritual roots with her funky production...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Just You And I Til The Morning Light

Want to look like 50 Cent from the neck down? Be sure to pick up his fitness and nutrition book when it drops. [BB]Ciara's long lost remake of Mama, I Want To Sing is finally going to be released direct-to-DVD....

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

Video SoulBounce

Imagine The 'Possibilities' With Timothy Bloom

We received quite an eyeful when we were first introduced to Timothy Bloom earlier this year with his video for the song "Til the End of Time" featuring V. Bozeman. Time itself seemed to stop while viewing the just-shy-of-scandalous visual...

Butta | 12/09/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Like Whoa

Don't rush Janelle Monáe to make new music. She is working on her own "soul clock." But when it's time, we will get two new albums in 2012! [BS]Sammy Davis Jr.'s life story may be coming to a stage and/or...

Butta | 12/09/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Watch Carl Thomas Perform Live From His Sold Out Album Release Concert In NYC Tonight

For Bouncers in other parts of the country and world, it would seem that New York City Bouncers have all of the fun. And they kinda do. SoulBounce is always giving away tickets to events and there always seems to...

Butta | 12/08/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, SoulTube

Should Olivia Keep At This Music Thing Or Just 'Walk Away'?

Don't judge me, but I've been keeping up with VH1's Love & Hip Hop religiously this season. Between that and the new kids on the block T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle, my Monday nights are full of ratchet "reality." Love & Hip Hop is...

Butta | 12/08/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'Ooh Child,' Committed & Afro-Blue Teamed Up On 'The Sing-Off'

This last official episode of this season of The Sing-Off aired on Monday night with The Sing-Off Xmas special bringing good tidings of a cappella joy. The big draw for me to tune in was to see a supergroup comprised...

Butta | 12/07/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'Stay' A While And Listen To Tyrese, Faith Evans & Rick Ross

So maybe I was wrong to be more excited about the collaborators on this remix than the original artist, but when it's Faith Evans and Rick Ross can you really blame me? C'mon, son! Are you kidding me? No diss...

Butta | 12/07/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Body Was Perfection

The Roots' undun is in stores now, and the album's compete lyrics are online for you to follow along. [OKP]Common covers the latest issue of JET and dishes on love and hip hop. [CL]Get to know Ivan "Orthodox" Barias of...

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

Video SoulBounce

CJ Hilton Is Best Served Up 'Cold'

CJ Hilton is one of the crop of new male R&B young bloods who I'm really digging. The fact that he can sing definitely helps the matter, and the material that I've heard from his direction thus far gets a...

Butta | 12/06/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow' To Watch Jeff Bradshaw, Raheem DeVaughn & Ms. Jade

Jeff Bradshaw might have taken a long break between albums, but from the sound of the first single from his upcoming album, Bone Appetit, and the look of its accompanying video, he hasn't missed a single solitary beat. The follow...

Butta | 12/06/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Take Hits From The '80s

Alicia Keys' newest online obsession is Tumblr. [MSHBL]Teddy Riley is suing the current members of his former group Blackstreet. No diggity. No doubt. [CM]Beyoncé was dripping swagu had that pregnant glow on 20/20 in her interview with Katie Couric. [CL]Michael...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

December is ending 2011 on a high note as far as concerts to come through the DMV are concerned. Les Nubians are the next act scheduled to hit Washington, DC on Thursday, December 8th. The sultry sisters will be live...

Butta | 12/05/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Common & John Legend Will Make You A 'Believer'

I have to say that 2011 has been a banner year for hip hop. There have been some majorly dope releases this from Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Phonte, The Roots, and, rounding out the year will be Common's The Dreamer/The Believer. I...

Butta | 12/05/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Go From 'Light To Dark' With Jesse Boykins III

Over the weekend, CNN.com published a piece asking the question, "Where is the love in R&B music?" I had a few comments on the subject, and one of the artists interviewed for the piece was SoulBounce fave Jesse Boykins III,...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Got A PhD, Player Hater Degree

What's one main ingredient that's missing from mainstream R&B music? Love. [CNN]Stevie Wonder on Dancing With the Stars? He says it could happen. [TVG]Did Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy get snubbed by the GRAMMY Awards this year? [TM]Questlove...

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

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Keith Washington 'Make Time For Love'

Moving to Washington, DC in 1990 introduced me to many things, and one of the most endearing besides Ben's Chili Bowl and mambo sauce has been the Quiet Storm on WHUR, the radio station that first introduced the late-night slow...

Butta | 12/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Letter From the Editor, Media Watch

SoulBounce Makes The 'Ebony' Power 100

Christmas has come early for us here at SBHQ with news that SoulBounce has been named to Ebony magazine's annual Power 100 list. To say that I was speechless upon hearing this incredible news would be putting it lightly. But...

Butta | 12/02/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Dallas Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Mary Mary & Committed In Concert!

We gave you the scoop last month that gospel-singing sirens Mary Mary would be embarking on a multi-city tour to celebrate the Christmas season. And now we're giving one blessed and highly favored Bouncer in the Dallas, Texas area the...

Butta | 12/02/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Choklate Lets Us Know That 'Tis The Season' Of Giving

It's the rare video that can make me bawl like a baby after watching it, unless I'm super emo or the song is so wretched that I can't help myself, much less a music video for a Christmas song. But...

Butta | 12/02/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Soul Passport'

Pack your bags and get ready to go on a luxurious journey into sound with our latest mix from Keyknow. All you need for this voyage is his Soul Passport, and you'll be transported to all four corners of the...

Butta | 12/02/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: My Shoes Are Scraping The Sky

Willow Smith has finally announced a release date for her debut album. [RU]Questlove wants "to prove that fried chicken is the new cupcakes" with his Quest Loves Food food truck venture. Yum. [AW]VH1 is developing a television biopic about TLC....

Butta | 12/02/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Boyz II Men 'Cooleyhighharmony'

I can say in all honesty that Boyz II Men were the first R&B group that I stanned for. True story. Not the Jackson 5. Not Kool & The Gang. Not even New Edition. But Boyz II Men in all of...

Butta | 12/01/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

SoulBounce Faves Receive Nominations For The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Last night's GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! was a surprisingly enjoyable watch with a handful of good performances. It was awesome to hear Usher singing soul music again (someone please get him away from David Guetta's clutches ASAP) and witnessing "The Message"...

Butta | 12/01/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Prince Is Still 'Extraloveable'

My lifetime Prince stan membership card is under review after sleeping on his most recent release, the new single "Extraloveable." My only excuse is that it dropped on Thanksgiving Day, and I was in and out of a food coma....

Butta | 12/01/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Dezaray Dawn Wants You To Read 'B-Tween-The-Lines'

With two EPs to her credit, '09's Chameleon and '11's Deep, Dezaray Dawn will finally be releasing a full-length album in early 2012. She's putting the finishing touches on The Dawning now, and she dropped a track that won't be...

Butta | 12/01/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm Already Insane

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Beyoncé Leaves Some People Off Her 'Party' Guest List

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Monica Is So 'Gone' Again

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Estelle Takes Us 'Back To Love'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Boyz II Men Do It 'For Love'

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

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

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

First Spin, House of Soul

'Lose Yourself' In Lalah Hathaway

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Praise & Worship, Video SoulBounce

Sounds Of Blackness Encourage You To 'Fly Again'

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Wear Something See-Through

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

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

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

First Spin, Releases

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm A Survivor

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Hawthorne Headhunters Give Us A 'Myriad' Of Sounds

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Rochelle Jordan Hits Us With Her Best 'Shot'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Watch Kenny Wesley 'Rock' Out In The Studio

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

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

Video SoulBounce

We're 'Sticking With' Kindred The Family Soul

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Pause For A Cause, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music, House of Soul

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Miguel Has A Video For 'Girls Like You'

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: If You Got Time Then I Got Time

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Erykah Badu Mesmerizes Us One More 'Time'

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Yo, It's The Real

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

First Spin

Get Into Some 'Trouble' With José James

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Dee-1 Has A Message For 'Uncle Tom'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Maysa & Dwele Bloom In 'Flower Girl'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Kenny Wesley Wants To 'Rock With You'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

A Soulful Noise

Common Shoots 'Blue Sky' Under Blue Skies

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

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

Kicks & Giggles, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Jesse Boykins III & The Beauty Created Light Up Fuse TV

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Take A Dangerous 'Walk' With Mayer Hawthorne

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Weak Ideas Irritate My Ears

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

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

The Mixologists

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

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

'STFU' & Watch Nola Darling

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

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: New Look

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

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

Relax in Paradise

Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Cash Rules Everything Around Me

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

First Spin, House of Soul

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Watch Trombone Shorty 'Do' It To It

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

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

Video SoulBounce

The Time Are '#Trendin' As Original 7ven

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

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

Relax in Paradise

Leonard Dillon (1942-2011)

Leonard Dillon, Pioneering Reggae Singer, Dies at 68 [NYT] Leonard Dillon [Official][Facebook]...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Got A Big Mouth

An over 20 year old Tupac sex tape has surfaced. Well, he did tell us that he got around. [TMZ]A Tribe Called Quest breaks down The Low End Theory on its 20th anniversary. [VH1]Tony Momrelle's summer on the road with...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

As much as Eric Roberson fans get to see the man in concert in the United States, our brethren and sistren in other parts of the world aren't are fortunate. British Bouncers are in luck, though, because Erro is making...

Butta | 09/30/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: This Is How We Do

The Michael Jackson Cirque Du Soleil show looks like a feast for the senses. [IDOL] Is David Bowie suffering from a fatal health condition? [DRFB]Kandi Burruss is expanding beyond the Real Housewives of Atlanta with her own Bravo special. [YBF]Ashanti...

Butta | 09/30/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'C'Mon' & Watch Bernhoft Put It Down On 'Ellen'

Yesterday afternoon while absentmindedly channel surfing, I happened to catch a commercial for Ellen and my ears were bitten by a soulful melody that ended way too quick when she went on to say who else was gonna be on...

Butta | 09/29/2011 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Luke James Wants To Show 'You' What He's Got

Luke James is a name I've been seeing on these here internets and in my inbox with increasing frequency as of late. Such rapid fire coverage and correspondence often leads me to check an artist out with the quickness, but...

Butta | 09/29/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Go 'Behind These Bars' With The Revelations & Tré Williams

It's been a few years since we deemed The Revelations feat. Tré Williams as Bounce-Worthy and a couple years since hearing any new music from the talented outfit. That drought will end on October 25th when their new album, Concrete...

Butta | 09/29/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We Are 'So Into' Ledisi

Ledisi turns up the heat and on the sexy in her new video for the single "So Into You." Directed by Erica D. Hayes, Led and her beau both have that morning-after-the-night-before glow while sunlight shines brightly into their bedroom....

Butta | 09/29/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Sylvia Robinson (1936-2011)

Sylvia Robinson, Mother of Hip-Hop, dead [S2S] Sylvia Robinson [Wiki][AllMusic]...

Butta | 09/29/2011 at 1:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Shorty So Seductive Dancing On Me

Dr. Conrad Murray's trial has started and shocking allegations against Michael Jackson have already surfaced. [Y!]Kevin Federline has become a baby daddy again. Is he trying to catch up to Lil Wayne? [E!]Angela Simmons takes it all off for PETA....

Butta | 09/28/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Bask In Havana's 'Daylight'

Havana's newest album, Entervention, is a record I've been meaning to revisit since its May release, and with the recent premiere of her music video for the song "Daylight" I'm encouraged to do just that. The sweet-voiced siren hits all...

Butta | 09/27/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

DJ Flash Presents Phonte In His 'Best' Light

Not all mixtapes are created equal. Hell, some aren't mixtapes at all, truth be told. With run-of-the-mill mixes, EPs, and full-blown albums all being called mixtapes these days, the lines have been blurred, if not altogether erased, with the term...

Butta | 09/26/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Damn, Homie, In High School You Was The Man, Homie

In a sad turn of events, soul music legend Sly Stone is now homeless and living out of a van in Los Angeles. [NYP]The Time is back together and reborn as Original 7even with a concert date and new album...

Butta | 09/26/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We Can Do Something

James DeBarge thanks Michael Jackson for saving his life on Dr. Drew's Lifechangers show. [EUR] Be sure to cop the How To Make It In America Volume 2 mixtape in advance of the second season premiere on October 2nd on...

Butta | 09/23/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Eric Roberson Makes A 'Picture Perfect' Video

Taking a less is more approach to his new video, Eric Roberson delivers a simple yet effective clip for "Picture Perfect." Shot in black and white, the visuals for the first single from Mister Nice Guy are appealing if you...

Butta | 09/21/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Nneka Takes Us To Her 'Home'

Nneka digs up her Nigerian roots in the video for "My Home," the first single from her upcoming third long-player, Soul Is Heavy. Filmed on location in the Nigeria countryside and Lagos, the rapper/singer/activist plays various roles throughout -- gold...

Butta | 09/21/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will You 'Stay' For Tyrese's 'Open Invitation'?

When he's not on Twitter dropping mcnuggets of misspelled wisdom or sharing art from his heart, Tyrese finds the time to do real work and he's managed to record a new album, Open Invitation, and film a video for the...

Butta | 09/21/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'ma Keep It Gangsta

Mos Def and Talib Kweli are back together as Black Star and coming to a city near you. [OKP]Rihanna's new single is entitled "We Found Love." Someone find us some earplugs. [BB]Mary J. Blige will bring her rapping alter ego...

Butta | 09/21/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Afro-Blue Is Our Favorite Color On 'The Sing-Off'

With the Real Basketball Housewives of Newlosatlantamiamijersey Shore and what not regularly on my television screen, I'm a little "reality" showed out right now, but I do love a good singing competition. No, I'm not talking about The X-Factor (I...

Butta | 09/20/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Eric Benét Has Found A 'Real Love'

Eric Benét's last stop in record stores was barely a year ago when Lost In Time was released last November. So the release of "Real Love," a brand new song to hit the net, comes as a surprise -- albeit...

Butta | 09/20/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Phonte Has A Lot Of 'Fight' In Him

Sometimes you never realize that you've missed something until it returns to you. That is precisely how I feel about Phonte flowing over a 9th Wonder production now that they've mended their broken bridge. The former Little Brother members are...

Butta | 09/19/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

We're Not 'Thru' With Jesse Boykins III's 'Greatness'

I could get used to these weekly freebies that Jesse Boykins III is dropping on the net like Floyd Mayweather drops his opponents to the canvas. Jesse isn't delivering any sucker punches, though, with his latest combination. Last week he...

Butta | 09/19/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Do You Really Want To Touch It?

Mark de Clive-Lowe and Nia Andrews' single "The Why" is now available for a limited-time free download. Get it while it's hot. [TT]Fantasia revealed that she'll be giving birth to a son and her baby shower date is the day...

Butta | 09/19/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Balance And The Traveling Sounds

If there's one surefire way to get on a hip hop or soul music lover's radar, it's to do a cover of something by J Dilla. That's precisely how I learned of the group Balance and the Traveling Sounds when...

Butta | 09/16/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Don't Stop! Get It! Get It!

R. Kelly is entitling his next record Black Panties. Insert your own crude joke here. [IDOL]Brace yourselves and get your earplugs ready: Rihanna's sixth album will be released this fall. [BB]Snoop Dogg wants to bring a family sitcom to television....

Butta | 09/16/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Nikka Costa Jams With Prince At The NPG Music Festival

Last month's NPG Music Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark looks like it was the place to be for any Prince fan who could make it there. Not only were festival goers treated to his purpleness, but he was joined by Chaka...

Butta | 09/15/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Greetings From Alice Smith & Aloe Blacc's 'Baby'

Overcast days never turned me on, so thank goodness for the sunshine, sand, and surf in the music video for Alice Smith and Aloe Blacc's duet "Baby." Alice and Aloe are shiny happy people in this clip for their remake...

Butta | 09/15/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Esnavi

Singer Esnavi, her name an acronym for "Eclectic, Soulful, Natural, Authentic, Vivacious, and Intriguing," has been a staple on the NYC underground soul scene for the past few years, performing on various stages, including S.O.B.'s, Joe's Pub, Crash Mansion, and...

Butta | 09/15/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Estelle Wants To 'Thank You'

Estelle's new album is creeping its way onto my must-cop list with each track that I hear. The latest to solidify that I will be giving All of Me a good listen when it drops is the song "Thank You,"...

Butta | 09/14/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Bez

SoulBounce showcases soul music in all of its variations from North America, Europe, and Australia, but if there's one continent that's seriously missing from our coverage, it's Africa. There is so much sound coming out of the Motherland that our...

Butta | 09/14/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Gimme That Dunkie Butt And Them Big Old Legs

Heather Headley returns to the scene with a starring role in the stage musical adaptation of The Bodyguard. [SAA] The latest rapper to go through prison's revolving door is Gucci Mane. [BB] Rihanna will serve as a mentor to contestants...

Butta | 09/14/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Idris Elba Wants To Enter Your 'Private Garden'

We already knew that Idris Elba was a man of many talents, and now the thespian/DJ/rapper/spokesman/fine specimen has added another skill to his resume -- singing. But this should come as no surprise, because if you copped his 2010 EP,...

Butta | 09/13/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Is There Any 'Love' For LeVert II?

After the untimely passing of his former group members Gerald LeVert and Sean LeVert, Marc Gordon, the third member of the soulful trio LeVert, procured Eddie LeVert's blessing to carry on the name with Levert II, a duo with singer...

Butta | 09/12/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Monica & Rick Ross Will Do 'Anything (To Find You)'

With her seventh album on the horizon, Monica decided to reach back in the crates and do a little recycling from the '90s for "Anything (To Find You)," the first single from New Life. When the beat drops in, heads...

Butta | 09/12/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Me Love You Long Time

Jay-Z and Kanye keep it patriotic on the cover for their next single. [OS]Amy Winehouse's father has his theories about how she died. [PD]Tyrese has taken to begging on Twitter to get a cover on VIBE. [C+D] Solange is in...

Butta | 09/12/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Will You Love Van Hunt's 'Eyes Like Pearls'?

This summer Van Hunt has gotten us open like a 24-hour bodega. He started in June when word quickly spread that he'd be releasing a new album in September and a couple of freebies followed to whet our appetites along...

Butta | 09/09/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Get Caught In Idle Warship's 'Laser Beams'

We've been talking about Idle Warship around these parts for the better part of three years, and they've kept our attention with a mixtape here and a performance there but have yet to release a full album. That's all about...

Butta | 09/09/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

SBTRKT Gives Roses Gabor Camera Time In 'Pharaohs'

To say that I've been sleeping on SBTRKT's self-titled debut is an understatement. To illustrate my epic failerism, I downloaded this album to my iTunes when it came out and never listened to it. Trust me, I've already given myself...

Butta | 09/09/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Soul Symphony'

It may not be the first Friday, but this month's mix from our main Mixologist Keyknow is right on time. For September, he presents us with Soul Symphony, an expertly curated collection of sounds, grooves, and jams from SoulBounce faves...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Relax Don't Do It

This excerpt from Nile Rodgers' autobiography, Le Freak, has us eager to read the entire book. [NYT] Jamaican songstress Diana King has been off of the scene for a minute, but new music soon come. [AOAAD]Melanie Fiona sits down to...

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

First Spin

Spend 'One Night' With 9th Wonder, Terrace Martin, Phonte & Bird And The Midnight Falcons

If you stan as hard for the movie The Five Heartbeats as much I do, then this collaboration between 9th Wonder, Terrace Martin, Phonte, and Bird and the Midnight Falcons, one of the fictional groups from the flick, on "One...

Butta | 09/08/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

Matthew A. Cherry Taps The Foreign Exchange For The Soundtrack To Debut Feature Film, 'The Last Fall'

Just the other day, we here at SBHQ were lamenting that the game's been missing movie soundtracks. However, at the end of the piece it was mentioned that our favorite director, Matthew A. Cherry, would be joining forces with The...

Butta | 09/08/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'll Stop The World And Melt With You

Attention A Tribe Called Quest fans: Beats, Rhymes & Life hits DVD on October 18th. [OKP] Idris Elba wants to quench your thirst as the new pitchman for Smartwater. [MS]Rihanna has been named the sexiest woman alive by the blind...

Butta | 09/08/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Noel Gourdin Wants You To Come 'Around'

With all of the music that floods my iTunes on a daily basis, I almost forgot that Noel Gourdin dropped an album, Fresh: The Definition, this year, which wasn't too shabby an effort but it did get pushed to the...

Butta | 09/07/2011 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Carolyn Malachi Is A 'Beautiful Dreamer'

Bounce-Worthy songstress and GRAMMY nominee Carolyn Malachi is back on our radar with "Beautiful Dreamer," a new song with a meaningful video to match. Inspired by President Barack Obama's It Gets Better address, Malachi tackles the subject of bullying with...

Butta | 09/07/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

YahZarah Has The Glow Of 'Love'

Prior to giving birth to her son Miles last month, SoulBounce fave YahZarah filmed the video for the song "Love Come Save the Day" from last year's stellar The Ballad of Purple Saint James. The singer is absolutely radiant in...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Crack That Whip

Mos Def is reinventing himself and changing his name to Yasiin in 2012. [TWV]As Entourage nears its end, one thing we'll miss the most is the music, which was chosen with so much care by Scott Vener. [BB]Get the 411...

Butta | 09/07/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Reggae Riddims, Video SoulBounce

Start 'Smoking' With Stephen Marley & Melanie Fiona

As I get ready to travel to Jamaica later this month for a cousin's wedding, other than seeing family and luxuriating in island breezes, the thing that I'm most looking forward to is hopefully bumping into Dexter St. Jacque all...

Butta | 09/06/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Mary J. Blige Brings '25/8' To Life On 'Good Morning America'

While many of us were starting our Labor Day weekends off by either traveling early or sleeping in late last Friday, Mary J. Blige trotted back onto the Good Morning America stage to perform "25/8," her new single from My...

Butta | 09/06/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

If You're 'Searchin'' For Chubb Rock & Sybil, You've Found Them

Seeing the names Chubb Rock and Sybil together on one song has me checking my calendar to make sure that I didn't get transported back to the summer of 1989. I wouldn't be mad because that was one of the...

Butta | 09/06/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Her Name Is Rio

Jury selection in Dr. Conrad Murray's trial for the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson begins this week. [Y!]Beyoncé and Jay-Z celebrated her 30th birthday in style this weekend in Venice, Italy. [PPL]Madonna is working on her 12th album set for...

Butta | 09/06/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To Eric Roberson's Album Release Party & Concert!

This latest ticket giveaway has me wanting to pack up my bags and move to Atlanta, or at least post up there long enough to catch this one event. That's because Atlanta Bouncers will be amongst the first people in...

Butta | 09/02/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Boyz II Men & Charlie Wilson Love You 'More Than You'll Ever Know'

While many groups can't stay together for 20 minutes, Boyz II Men have managed to keep the music playing for over 20 years, and they will celebrate this milestone with the release of their new collection, Twenty, on October 25th....

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Play' Goapele's Sensual Game

Does your sexytime playlist need to get its groove back? If so, then Goapele is here to upgrade you with "Play," the first single from her upcoming third album, Break of Dawn. If used properly, this song is guaranteed to...

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

It's Meshell Ndegeocello's 'World'

The fourth quarter of 2011 is going to pack quite a punch with new releases. Just added to the growing heap is Meshell Ndegeocello's ninth studio album, Weather, scheduled for release on November 8th. The eclectic virtuoso returns with another...

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

Lalah Hathaway's 'Where It All Begins' Album Cover Would Make Her Father Proud

One of the most highly-anticipated album releases this fall here around SBHQ is Lalah Hathaway's Where It All Begins. As if the first single, "If You Want To," wasn't enough to have us clamoring for the record's October 18th release,...

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 2:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

V.Rich Puts In 'Work'

Right this minute you may be sitting at your desk at a soul-killing job wondering if you will ever escape its day-to-day doldrums without catching a case. Believe me, I've been there, done that, and managed to stay out of...

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Fresh from turning that mutha out at the ONE Musicfest in Atlanta this past weekend, The Foreign Exchange is picking their Authenticity tour back up with a few spot dates to kick off September. Phonte, Nicolay, Zo!, Sy Smith, Jeanne...

Butta | 08/31/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Fall Under Tortured Soul's Live Spell

It looks like Switzerland's Festival Week-end au bord de l'eau was the place to be this past July. Not only did they have the amazing Belleruche outfit grace the stage, but one of my favorite live acts, Tortured Soul, was...

Butta | 08/31/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: But What I Really Want To Know Is

Phonte breaks it down about 9th Wonder, Drake, and Charity. [TS] Is Kreayshawn quitting the game? We sincerely hope so. [TGJ]Keyshia Cole has a new reality show on the horizon, album in the works, and manager handling her business. [BB]...

Butta | 08/31/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

'Get It' In With This Michael Jackson 'Billie Jean' Remix By Ahmed Sirour

Yesterday may have been Michael Jackson's birthday, but the party isn't over. Not with this brand new smoking hot remix of "Billie Jean" by Ahmed Sirour on deck that we're world premiering right here on SoulBounce. Ahmed took MiJac's a...

Butta | 08/30/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

Applejac Is 'Playin' Favorites' And Winning

You may know SoulBounce fave and fam Applejac primarily as a DJ and remixer, but his resume just got a little longer with the addition of producer and multi-instrumentalist on the recent release of his debut album, Playin' Favorites. Much...

Butta | 08/30/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Cause I Can't Live My Life Alone Without A Home

Janet Jackson will have nothing to do with this Michael Jackson tribute concert in October. Can we just go ahead and cancel it already? [Y!] News of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's "Babyoncé" set a new Twitter record on Sunday night. [BB]Rihanna's...

Butta | 08/30/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

We 'Can't Help' Loving This Michael Jackson Remake By YahZarah

Had he lived to see today, Michael Jackson would have turned 53 years old. Although he was taken from us far too early and there will doubtfully never be a time when we don't mourn him, on a day like...

Butta | 08/29/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Love Can Conquer Any War

As we celebrate what would have been Michael Jackson's 53rd birthday today, take a gander at 25 of his iconic looks. [TBB] She didn't win one award, but Beyoncé stole the show at the MTV VMAs with her news that...

Butta | 08/29/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Gordon Chambers Is Ready To Show You How 'Sincere' He Is

As a singer, Gordon Chambers may not be a household name yet, but as a songwriter you've no doubt heard his songs in your household. Anita Baker's "I Apologize"? He wrote it. Brownstone's "If You Love Me"? Yup, that one,...

Butta | 08/26/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

DJ Brainchild Pays Tribute To Aaliyah With A '10-Year Letter'

On August 25, 2001 we lost one of the brightest stars in the soul sky when Aaliyah Dana Haughton died in a tragic plane crash. Her loss is still as unfathomable today, 10 years later, as it was back then....

Butta | 08/25/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mamas Gun Make A Whimsical 'Reconnection'

When in doubt about what to do in your music video, go left and it may just turn out alright. I believe it was with that thought in mind that Bounce-Worthy outfit Mamas Gun approached the visuals for their current...

Butta | 08/25/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Q-Tip's Michael Jackson Birthday Tribute!

Monday, August 29th will be a day of celebration for Michael Jackson fans from coast to coast, and country to country on what would have been his 53rd birthday. For Bouncers in the New York City area there is no...

Butta | 08/24/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Kardinal Offishall, Skillz & Shad Get 'Notorious' With DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah

When a song is as nice as DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah's "Notorious," it just begs to be remixed twice. And Jeff has done just that with the help of three more lyricists to set it off on the left....

Butta | 08/24/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Don't Have To Cry No More

Zo! takes us behind the music with his story of how the "Marzipan" remake by Eric Roberson and Phonte came to be. [MA] Questions remain as toxicology reports show that there were no illegal drugs in Amy Winehouse's system at...

Butta | 08/24/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Am So In Love With You

With a new record deal at RCA in hand, expect a new album from Brandy sooner than later. [CM] King Beyoncé will be performing at the Michael Jackson tribute concert via satellite. [PD] Marvin Sapp's upcoming album will be a...

Butta | 08/23/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Nick Ashford (1942-2011)

Motown songwriter Nick Ashford dies [USAT] Ashford & Simpson [Facebook][Wiki][All Music]...

Butta | 08/22/2011 at 11:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Your Love Is 'Like Thorns' To Syleena Johnson

Kenny Rogers said it best in "The Gambler" when he sang "you gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run." He was talking about a card game, but...

Butta | 08/22/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Crowd Participation, The Interwebs

SoulBouncers: Participate In SoulBounce's 'Twitterview' With Teedra Moses

What's that sound? Oh, it must be the purr of Teedra Moses whose long-awaited sophomore album, The Lioness, will roar into stores before the end of the year. I know, I know, you may be saying to yourself that you've...

Butta | 08/22/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: If You Let Me

As suspected, Beyoncé will be packaging up her intimate four-night stand at Roseland Ballroom onto a DVD. [TLL] Also coming to DVD will be the Sade Live tour aka the best concert tour (and one of the most lucrative) to...

Butta | 08/22/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Do The Right Thing' And Watch Eric Roberson & Chubb Rock In 'Summertime Anthem'

Just in time for the start of summer's fourth quarter as it winds down to a lovely end, is the highly-anticipated video for Eric Roberson and Chubb Rock's "Summertime Anthem." After setting hearts aflutter yesterday with "Picture Perfect," Erro wants...

Butta | 08/19/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Joe Is 'Losing' Yet Still Winning

It's hard to believe that R&B singer Joe has been in the game since 1993. His career has ebbed and flowed over the course of those 18 years, but he's been pretty consistent and stayed in his lane, which isn't...

Butta | 08/19/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Is This Beyoncé Remix Better Than 'Best'?

It takes a very special remix to make me like a song that I previously abhorred, but somehow Lil Jon and DJ Kontrol manage to do just that with their refix of Beyoncé's "Best Thing I Never Had." Due in...

Butta | 08/19/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Wanna Hear Something Wack, Well This Ain't It

Keyshia Cole and her mother Frankie are back on good terms. For now. [VV]The Michael Jackson commemorative comic book is also here. Stop the madness. [IDOL]Lil Wayne and other club patrons were evacuated after someone sprayed pepper spray into the...

Butta | 08/19/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Eric Roberson & Phonte Are 'Picture Perfect' Together

What's a woman to do when two of her favorite artists come together on one song? Well, if that woman is me and those artists are Eric Roberson and Phonte, then you already know the ending to this story before...

Butta | 08/18/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

This DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Remix Is Good And 'Notorious'

Leave it to the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff to take a hot song and make it cold as hell with a hip-hop remix that throws us back to the mid-'90s when these type of productions were a normal occurrence. His...

Butta | 08/18/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Got Your Man

OK, this is getting ridiculous now: Will.I.Am says that Justin Bieber could be the next Prince and Michael Jackson. [MTV] MJ's family is taking Lloyd's of London to court for not paying out the insurance policy they had on him...

Butta | 08/18/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Anais Aida Wants Revenge In 'Love Can Burn'

When it comes to affairs of the heart, sometimes when it gets broken you don't want to take the high road. As a matter of fact, you may want to get back at the one who played dodge ball with...

Butta | 08/17/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, House of Soul

Eric Roberson's 'Summertime Anthem' Gets Remixed...Twice

Eric Roberson and Chubb Rock's "Summertime Anthem" is so nice it's been remixed twice by two of our favorite multi-talented DJs/producers/artists out of Atlanta. SoulBounce fam Applejac and fellow turntable maestro Salah Ananse both dropped their unique takes on Erro...

Butta | 08/17/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Little Dragon Roar On 'Gypsy Woman' Remake

Remakes are often like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get when you press play. However, if that cover is done by a group such as Little Dragon with singer Yukimi Nagano leading the charge,...

Butta | 08/17/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Make Like A Ghetto And Blast Ya

The D.O.C. clearly got Erykah Badu confused, but she released a statement to set him straight. [OKP]Dr. Dre is probably too busy stacking chips to finish Detox. [LLL] The recording industry won't let artists get their song rights back without...

Butta | 08/17/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mint Condition Keep It Moving In 'Walk On'

If you've ever found yourself in a relationship that just wasn't working and felt the need to chunk up the deuce, then you'll surely be able to relate to Mint Condition's new single, "Walk On," which has gotten an equally...

Butta | 08/16/2011 at 7:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Is This Raphael Saadiq Video What Your 'Day Dreams' Are Made Out Of?

The fall television season is rapidly approaching. Wanna know how you can tell other than it being mid-August? Well, you've probably noticed commercial after commercial promoting new fall shows and seen television stars popping up in the most random of...

Butta | 08/16/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: And I Ain't A Good Girl

Rolling Stone crowned Eminem the King of Hip Hop on a list that didn't even include Black Thought. And we're supposed to take it seriously? [IDOL]Willow Smith whipped her four million dollar hair all the way to the bank. [NB]Carlos...

Butta | 08/16/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Jazmine Sullivan Needs Answers In 'Boy Why'

Jazmine Sullivan is singing the blues on "Boy Why," the latest song to leak onto the net from the singer who decided to take a break from the music industry earlier this year. Whether that was a promise or a...

Butta | 08/15/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Melanie Fiona Has A Lot On Her Mind At '4AM'

Melanie Fiona channels a woman on the brink of a breakdown as she wonders what her boyfriend is up to on her newly released song "4AM" from her upcoming album, The MF Life. It's way past the midnight hour, and...

Butta | 08/15/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm The Kinda Girl Your Man Wish He Had

Mark de Clive-Lowe joins the ridiculously hot roster of artists on UK's Tru Thoughts label. Congratulations, MdCL! [TT]My, my, my: Johnny Gill is facing a lawsuit for talking reckless on Twitter. [TBB]Speaking of Twitter, Jennifer Hudson explained why she kirked...

Butta | 08/15/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Love, SoulBounce Suite 1'

Four years ago today, SoulBounce opened its virtual doors and a Soul Train Award for Best Soul Site and three Black Weblog Awards for Best Music Blog later, we are still here and not going anywhere. On August 13, 2007 our first...

Butta | 08/13/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Planes, Trains & Automobiles Lead Jesse Boykins III 'Back Home'

For a song about finding his way back home, it only made sense for Jesse Boykins III's video for "Back Home (Mermaids & Dragons)," from his stellar freEP Way of a Wayfarer, to feature him doing just that via various...

Butta | 08/12/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce Back, First Spin

Carl Thomas Is Back For 'Round 2'

A lot of things can happen in four years. Newborns can grow into rambunctious toddlers, people can graduate from high school or college, and many an artist can fall off ride off into the sunset never to be heard from...

Butta | 08/12/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mary J. Blige Is 'Living Proof' That The Struggle Pays Off

If there's one modern R&B/soul singer who knows struggle, it's Mary J. Blige. She's struggled to overcome alcohol and drug addiction and K-Ci Hailey and sometimes she even struggles to hit the right notes and find the right material, but...

Butta | 08/11/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See El DeBarge In Concert!

Just hearing the name El DeBarge is enough to send women (and plenty of men) into a schoolgirl-like tizzy remembering the smooth as sweet cream butter falsetto that caressed our ears back in the '80s whenever he opened his mouth...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Cold Going Mad

Soon there'll be no escaping Tyler Perry if he gets his own cable network. [CM] Tickets to four Beyoncé shows at Roseland Ballroom in New York City next week sold out in seconds. [RNBMB] Adele just keeps breaking one chart record...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Avery Sunshine, Julie Dexter & Live Tropical Fish In Concert!

Atlanta Bouncers, get ready for another hot concert with a triple-threat roster of cooler-than-a-fan artists when Avery Sunshine, Julie Dexter, and Live Tropical Fish come to the Variety Playhouse. This amazing night of music is curated by SoulandJazz.com and will...

Butta | 08/10/2011 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

Free Music, Industry & Culture, Video SoulBounce

Get Down & Go 'Downtown' With Aloe Blacc

Wine is fine, but liquor is quicker, and many a liquor brand have been quick to align themselves with cool artists du jour these days. The latest to find himself front and center of a sponsorship is soul man Aloe...

Butta | 08/10/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Think Your Weave Is Too Tight, Loosen Up A Bit

London rioting has destroyed a warehouse that housed the largest independent music distributor in the UK. [NPR]In case you needed anymore proof of Kreayshawn's wackness, just watch this. [TGJ]The Michael Jackson tribute concert that the Jackson family is organizing for...

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

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Like Butta Vol. 1'

With today being my birthday, I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate with all of my SoulBounce fam and every one of you Bouncers out there than by giving you all a present straight from my music-loving...

Butta | 08/09/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Come On Work It Out

Watch the charts next week for Jay-Z and Kanye's Watch the Throne to hit #1. [BB]Rick Ross will go from pushing work to pushing wings at his new Wingstop franchises. [C+D]Jennifer Hudson is rumored to be a size 0 now....

Butta | 08/09/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Events

DMV Bouncers: Attend A Taping Of 'Master Of The Mix Season 2'

After the first season of Smirnoff and BET Centric's Master of the Mix ended, the only thing that I wanted to know was when the second season would begin. Although I was skeptical at first, the DJ-themed reality show turned out...

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

First Spin, Releases

Go Deeper Inside Jill Scott's 'Vault' With This Album Sampler

With a chart-topping, number one album; a wildly successful concert tour in progress; a sexy, up-to-date look; and new music that has us caught up in her rapture all over again, this is Jill Scott's moment to shine in The...

Butta | 08/08/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See V.Rich In Concert!

DMV Bouncers should know by now that the Washington, DC area is a hotbed of talent. One such talent is Bounce-Worthy singer and musician V.Rich who has been performing here, there, and everywhere and returns to his homebase this week....

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

Video SoulBounce

Don't Be A 'Cry Baby' Because Cee-Lo Isn't In His Video

Color me surprised that Cee-Lo Green is still releasing singles and accompanying videos for songs from 2010's The Lady Killer. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining at all -- I loved the album and the visuals have yet to...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Whatcha Call Me?

If he were coming out in this era, would an artist like Stevie Wonder make it in this current musical landscape? [TP]Big Boi was arrested in Miami for possession of ecstasy and Viagra. Sounds like someone was trying to get...

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

First Spin

Avery Sunshine Has Her 'Bags Packed' This 'Summer'

Not only is Tuesday, August 9th the international holiday otherwise known as my birthday, but that is the day that Avery Sunshine will be releasing the three-song EP, Summer. Featuring two remixes of songs from her self-titled debut as blazing...

Butta | 08/05/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Phonte & Carlitta Durand Meet Trackademicks 'Halfway'

Many try but few succeed at getting that '80s R&B sound right. There's usually something missing -- cocaine maybe? -- that leaves these productions lacking the flavor and funk of the music from that era. But then you have someone...

Butta | 08/05/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Alice Russell Gives It To Us 'Hard & Strong' 'Over & Over'

Adele may be ruling the charts with 21 and people may still be mourning the loss of Amy Winehouse while rediscovering the gems in her catalog, but when it comes to UK singers, for me it's all about Alice Russell....

Butta | 08/05/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Beware Of Reggie B & 'The Celeste'

The video for Reggie B's single "The Celeste," taken from his 2010 album The Traveler, tells a twisted tale of a femme fatale with quite a murderous streak. The brick house is killing men with more than her dangerous curves...

Butta | 08/05/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Make Me Feel Brand New

D.O.C. is 1) planning a comeback, 2) working on Dr. Dre's Detox, 3) waiting to have surgery that will restore his voice, 4) filming a reality show, 5) dreaming of marrying his baby mama Erykah Badu, or 6) all of...

Butta | 08/05/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Releases

Phonte To Take It 'Home' On His Solo Album

We've heard him spit hot fire as one-half of Little Brother. We've heard him get his Stevie Vandross on as one-half of The Foreign Exchange. We've heard him spit bars or shine on vocals on tunes by the likes of...

Butta | 08/04/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: What Car Do You Drive?

Is Laurieann Gibson responsible for Lady Gaga's success? She seems to think so. [VIBE]Beyoncé is throwing a trailer park fete in the video for "Party." [MTV]Following her stint on The Voice, Frenchie Davis has snagged her first film role --...

Butta | 08/04/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Is Hamilton Park The Next Male Group To Impress 'Us'?

We've long lamented the lack of male groups here at SoulBounce. The game just hasn't been the same since the heyday of acts like Jodeci, 112, Dru Hill, and Jagged Edge. But Hamilton Park, a group of four young men who...

Butta | 08/03/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Gotta Keep It Real For Me

A group of Latin Jazz artists have filed suit against NARAS to have their categories reinstated at the GRAMMY Awards. [NYT]Is Janet Jackson ready to take a wake down the aisle with her billionaire boyfriend? [BSP]The Florence Ballard story will...

Butta | 08/03/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Atlanta Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The ONE Musicfest!

If I didn't already have travel plans that were taking me elsewhere, I would surely find my behind in Atlanta for the ONE Musicfest. The outdoor music festival sounds like it's going to be the only place to be on...

Butta | 08/02/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mayer Hawthorne Goes Back In 'Time' To Detroit

Mayer Hawthorne dug deep in the VHS crates for vintage footage of Detroit staple The New Dance Show for his video for the song "A Long Time." Although I'm not from the D and was not privy to watching this...

Butta | 08/02/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Szjerdene Tells 'Leila's Tale'

Patience has never been one of my virtues, but being a music lover it's something that I must have whether I like it or not. Thankfully there are those artists who reward their fans' patience with a song here or...

Butta | 08/02/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

You'll Want To Hear Rochelle Jordan 'Sing'

There have been a handful on new artists to really catch my attention this year, but there's one in particular who I've had in heavy rotation because she keeps dropping one musical bomb after the next. That artist would be...

Butta | 08/02/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Your Sweetness Is My Weakness

Get the advance scoop on Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne. [OKP]Never ceasing to sadden and amaze, Fantasia proudly announced her pregnancy...at an apartment complex opening. [WSHH]Coming out of "retirement," The-Nightmare The-Dream plans to release his next album for free...

Butta | 08/02/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Houston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal & N'dambi In Concert!

The Soulcial Series makes quite a return to Houston this month to bring not one but two of the hottest indie soul acts to H-Town. An exciting night of live music will be on the menu with Bilal serving as...

Butta | 08/01/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Please Lose Our Invitation To Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys' 'International Party'

With the exception of Missy Elliott, Pharrell, and few others, many producers aren't meant to be heard other than the occasional, unobtrusive shout out on the records they produce, if at all. But then you have cats like Swizz Beatz...

Butta | 08/01/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Tell Me Is It Just A Waste Of My Time

Congratulations to Eric Benét and his new bride, Manuela Testolini. [DRFB]Amy Winehouse's dad handed out her old clothes and trinkets to grieving fans. [IDOL]MTV enters the Dirty Thirties. Happy birthday to the channel that revolutionized music and television. [WP]Get into...

Butta | 08/01/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Committed Soar On 'Pretty Wings'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Anais Aida Heats It Up With 'Love Can Burn'

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Does Johnny Gill Get You 'In The Mood'?

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: So This Is Inevitable Withdrawal

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

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

Video SoulBounce

'You Are The One' For Deborah Bond

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Raphael Saadiq Is 'Movin'' & Groovin'

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Should Be Stronger Than Me

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Mary Mary Show Us The Will To 'Survive'

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Mara Hruby Makes Everything 'Alright'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Melanie Fiona Is Not 'Alone' In Missing Amy Winehouse

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

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

First Spin

Erik Rico Is Back & 'Feeling Wonderful'

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Put It In The Box

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

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

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

'This Is For You' From Eric Lau

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Feel The 'Pressure' From iSHE & Hezekiah

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Relax in Paradise

Amy Winehouse (1983-2011)

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Syleena Johnson Shows Us Who's 'Boss'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Cubic Zirconia Say 'Take Me High'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Applejac & Jessica Johnson Are Anything But 'A Mess'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

'Start The Riot' With Nola Darling

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Think About You All The Time

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Peter Hadar Can't Stop 'Dancin''

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Winston Warrior Got It 'Bad 4 U'

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Baby, Just Bring You On

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Tune In Tonight For The Bleuphoria Experience Live With Rahsaan Patterson

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Come Around My Way

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Pittsburgh Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

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

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

The Interwebs

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You's A Big Fine Woman

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Van Hunt Is 'Savage, Sincere' On His Latest

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Every Time I Come Around Your City

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

A Soulful Noise

Eric Roberson Reveals 'Mr. Nice Guy?' Tracklist

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Let Me Get A Hand Clap

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Nikka Costa & Her Band 'Rip' It Up

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Relax in Paradise

Alphonso 'Fonce' Mizell (1943-2011)

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Show Me What You Working With

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Stretch Ya Out Like Elastic

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music, Releases, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

'Love Is Found' With Sade

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

That Girl Is 'Poison Candy' To Reggie B

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Rahsaan Patterson & Friends Welcome Us To 'Bleuphoria'

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Some Try To Copy

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Teedra Moses Takes Us To The 'Luxurious Undergrind'

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

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

A Soulful Noise, Releases, The Interwebs

Zo! Gives SoulBounce An Exclusive Sneak Preview Of '...just visiting three'

Last Friday afternoon when many of you were scheming on a way to do as little work as possible without your boss finding out or getting a jump on your holiday weekend, I had the pleasure of hanging out with...

Butta | 07/05/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: My Rhymes Are Guaranteed To Grab Ya

The UK mainstream is just now "discovering" Janelle Monáe. Thank goodness late passes don't expire. [ES]There's a good reason why Spike Lee hasn't made a movie in three years. [HR]Jay-Z and Kanye West reveal the Watch the Throne artwork and...

Butta | 07/05/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Ryan Leslie Pushes 'Les Is More' Release Back

If you're a Ryan Leslie lover, then you may have been looking for his new album, Les Is More, to drop today July 4th, his long-ago promised release date. However, Ryan pulled the plug on dropping the record on Independence...

Butta | 07/04/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Mixtape Roundup

Is Seven-Year-Old DJ Arson The World's Youngest DJ?

I can't remember exactly what I was doing when I was seven, but I suspect it had something to do with precisely organizing my Crayola crayons by color or dressing my Barbie dolls up for imaginary nights at Studio 54....

Butta | 07/04/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Funky Firecracker'

What's that smell? It might just be the funk emanating from Keyknow's latest Mixologist mix, Funky Firecracker. Here to set your July 4th off like fireworks in the sky, our resident Mixologist delivers over an hour of funk bangers from...

Butta | 07/04/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: When The East Is In The House

If you're feeling some kinda way, then Jill Scott probably has a song for you. [CM] Applejac has a musical treat for Stevie Wonder fans with the mix Hotter Than July available for free download. [SAJ]Montell Jordan has turned over...

Butta | 07/04/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Do we have any Sacramento Bouncers in the house? I sincerely hope so because we're going to need someone to win this pair of tickets that we're giving away to see The Foreign Exchange when they grace your city with...

Butta | 07/01/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Jesse Boykins III Takes Us The 'Way Of A Wayfarer'

Jesse Boykins III satisfies our appetite for new music from him with the release of Way of a Wayfarer. Ending Black Music Month on a high note, Jesse dropped the six-song EP on June 30th and it serves as a...

Butta | 07/01/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Have So Much 'More' In Store

As promised, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah are dropping teasers galore in advance of Back For More's July 12th release date. Last week we got "Notorious," and this week brings us the mixtape's title cut, which we actually got to...

Butta | 07/01/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Can I Get A Soul Clap

Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley had family day on Broadway. [C+D]Kanye West has fallen off the face of Twitter. [BT] Mary J. Blige has a few collaborations planned for My Life II. [BS] Everyone else might be, but Columbia Records...

Butta | 07/01/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Portland Bouncers, it's about that time to take off the blues and come on out to see The Foreign Exchange when they come back to your fair city on the 2011 Authenticity Tour. An +FE show is an event not...

Butta | 06/30/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: One For The Money

Can Justin Timberlake help to turn MySpace around? [BB]Javier Colon will get a second shot to make it big in the music biz after winning The Voice. [VH1] Congratulations to Jill Scott on scoring her first number one album on...

Butta | 06/30/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

This is a lovely week to be a fan of The Foreign Exchange. Their first live CD/DVD, Dear Friends: An Evening With The Foreign Exchange, hit stores on Tuesday and they are gearing up to hit the West coast on...

Butta | 06/29/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Slakah The Beatchild Has 'The Cure' For The Common Video

Slakah the Beatchild is solidifying his spot as one of my favorite Canadian exports. The singer/songwriter/producer already has music on lock with a slew of dope releases (Soul Movement Vol. 1, Something Forever), and he's since added a few more...

Butta | 06/29/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Luna Angel Declares 'The City Is Still Mine'

Since popping up on our Bounce-Worthy radar earlier this year, I've been looking forward to more from Luna Angel and I get my wish with the video for her latest, the single "The City Is Still Mine." The track, with...

Butta | 06/29/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Number One Chief Rocka

A new Lenny Kravitz album and a tour to follow? Yes, please. [CNN] Can't get enough of The Voice? You'll get to catch the top 8 contestants on tour. [PRNW] The Temptations' story is one step closer to becoming a...

Butta | 06/29/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: We Don't Got Nothing To Prove

Leonardo DiCaprio may join Beyoncé in a remake of A Star Is Born. Will Smith, too, perhaps. [S&A]Kelly Rowland's album cover has been revealed, and it's sexy without doing too much. [CL]Kanye West takes his G.O.O.D. Music label to Def...

Butta | 06/28/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

There Won't Be 'No Half Steppin'' On Big Daddy Kane's 'Unsung'

The Unsung episode that I and other hip-hop heads have been waiting on premieres tonight when TVOne takes us behind the mic with Big Daddy Kane. Although he is one of the baddest rappers to ever spit, Kane has surprisingly...

Butta | 06/27/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: My Waist Bone's Connected To My Hip Bone

Michael Jackson's Thriller jacket snagged $1.8 million at an auction. Who's bad? [E!]What's Common's deal? Ask Warner Bros. Records where he just signed a new one. [BB]Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt celebrates its 15th anniversary. Feel old yet? [VIBE]Ne-Yo plans to do...

Butta | 06/27/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Don't Think You're Ready For This Thang

After being sentenced to 10 years in jail for a drug deal, Buju Banton can say boom bye bye to his freedom. [TG] Get some Africa In Your Earbuds with this first mixtape in a new series from Okayafrica. [OKA]YN's...

Butta | 06/24/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY & Elevator Fight In Concert!

After kicking off their New Designer Drug promo tour at a kick-ass show earlier this week in NYC, J*DaVeY will be bringing the dope to the DMV on Monday, June 27th to the Black Cat. Word is that this show...

Butta | 06/23/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Cee-Lo Shows 'The Voice' How Dapper He Is In 'Bright Lights Bigger City'

Much like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get with a Cee-Lo Green performance. You rarely see the same show twice (at least amongst his televised performances), which is what I love about the rotund rapscallion....

Butta | 06/23/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Baby, You Know I'm Worth It

Word on the curb is that record execs are worried that Beyoncé's album is going to bomb. [NYP] Swizz Beatz takes it off. He needs to promptly put it back on. [NB]Missy Elliott will reveal her health problems that have...

Butta | 06/23/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Are 'Notorious' For Making Good Music

After keeping us on ice for so long, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah are wasting no time in heating us up with new music. Earlier this week we heard a snippet of the song "Notorious" in a video of them...

Butta | 06/22/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Will You 'Lust' For Matti Roots?

I love how more and more artists are reaching back to the '80s to create new music with that authentic throwback flavor. And if you're going to reach anywhere, then what better place to look than in Prince's purple catalog?...

Butta | 06/22/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Yes, Jill, We 'Love Soul Bounce,' Too

Now that The Light of the Sun is shining on us, Jill Scott lovers the world over are basking in the album's afterglow. Ever since getting wind of the tracklist, there was one song in particular that we here at...

Butta | 06/22/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Single, Sexy And Sweet

File under We Saw This Coming: Amy Winehouse cancels her European tour. [PPL] File under This Could Be A Good Look: Ne-Yo has started a division of his record label to find and nurture Jamaican talent. Boom fiyah! [JO] File...

Butta | 06/22/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win A Chance To Meet & Greet Anthony David & Algebra!

Anthony David and Algebra are killing it right now with their smash duet "4evermore." You've probably heard this song everywhere from the radio to your cousin's wedding reception lately, and if you live in the Washington, DC area you'll get...

Butta | 06/21/2011 at 10:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Want To Be In An Eric Roberson Video? Here's Your Chance!

Eric Roberson is going to make a lot of his fans happy with today's announcement that he's casting extras for his video for "Summertime Anthem" that will be filmed this weekend in New York City. Our favorite music video director,...

Butta | 06/21/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Rumour Has It' That Jeremih Tried To Sing Adele's Song

What a lot of mainstream R&B singers lack in talent they more than make up for in gumption. Let's take Jeremih, for example. He of "Birthday Sex" and "Down On Me" "fame" took it upon himself to cover an Adele...

Butta | 06/21/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Move Your Feet To Lucas Santtana's 'Super Violão Mashup'

High on my bucket list is taking a trip to Brazil one of these days, but until that becomes a reality I have artists such as singer/songwriter/producer Lucas Santtana who can take me on a faraway journey with his music....

Butta | 06/21/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Baby, That's Just Why I Can't Get Enough

A new Gnarls Barkley album? Cee-Lo says it's already in the works. [IDOL]Tina Knowles -- or Miss Tina to you -- is quite a piece of work according to people who were around her at Beyoncé's "Best Thing I Never...

Butta | 06/21/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jesse Boykins III Is Anything But 'Plain'

It occurred to me the other day that it's been a good minute since we've heard new, original material from Jesse Boykins III. Sure, he's delivered us some banging covers accompanied by intriguing videos (and even gotten behind the camera...

Butta | 06/20/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Are 'Back' With Something 'Notorious'

When Ayah told me a few weeks ago that her project with DJ Jazzy Jeff would finally see the light of day this year, I told her that I would believe it when I see it. It's not that I...

Butta | 06/20/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Put On Quite A 'Show' With Anthony Hamilton For Jay Leno

My, my, my. Jill Scott put on her red dress, stepped into her f--k me pumps, and exuded confidence and sex appeal for days on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Friday night. She brought Anthony Hamilton with her to...

Butta | 06/20/2011 at 11:15 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Clarence Clemons (1942-2011)

Clarence Clemons, 'Big Man' of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, Dead at 69 [BB] Clarence Clemons [Official][Wiki]...

Butta | 06/20/2011 at 10:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: So I'll Call You My Best Friend

The rest of the world is finally catching up and realizing what we knew a long time ago -- that music video director Matthew Cherry is the bomb. [EUR]Amy Winehouse is back up to her old tricks and has canceled...

Butta | 06/20/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Thievery Corporation & More In Concert!

The outdoor concert season is in full effect. What better way to see your favorite artists than under the sun or the moon and stars? It's a win-win situation that you really can't beat, and NYC Bouncers will get to...

Butta | 06/17/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

DMV Bouncers are invited to celebrate one year of the LivSuite bringing good artists and even better music to the scene in the Washington, DC area with their Soul Session events. They are kicking off their second year -- or...

Butta | 06/16/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY In Concert!

Fresh from their New World Culture tour, which got rave reviews as it snaked across the country, J*DaVeY is back on the road. This time they're on the New Designer Drug promo tour, which means that the album might be...

Butta | 06/16/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Van Hunt Returns In June With 'June'

Eclectic soul funkster Van Hunt is back in the saddle. After his third album, Popular, leaked and got scrapped by the label, then Hunt himself dropped from said label in 2007, he blessed fans with some goodies from his vault...

Butta | 06/16/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Crowd Participation, The Interwebs, Video SoulBounce

Participate In SoulBounce's 'Twitterview' With Kindred The Family Soul

SoulBouncers, here's your chance to participate in SoulBounce's first-ever "Twitterview" with Kindred the Family Soul. Our favorite husband and wife soul-singing duo will be sitting down with me on Friday, June 17th at 12 noon EST to answer all of...

Butta | 06/16/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Let's Do This All Night

Two men were arrested outside of Joss Stone's London home after plotting to rob and murder the singer. Her new song isn't that bad, fellas. [BBC]Beyoncé is slaying her contemporaries in the new issue of W magazine. [RU]Jennifer Lopez might...

Butta | 06/16/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'You' Need To Watch Out For Ayah

When Ayah surprised us late last month with a new song, it was great to hear her again. Now with the short film for "When It Comes To You," it's even better to see her in action. Directed by her...

Butta | 06/15/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Do You Wanna Get Licky?

Brandy got her sexy on in a new Derek Blanks photo shoot. [CL] After Lasers' success, Lupe Fiasco is working on another album. So much for retiring. [BB]Christina Aguilera will join Maroon 5 on a new song. Cue oversouling in...

Butta | 06/15/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Have A Piece Of Alison Carney's 'Japanese Candy'

Alison Carney is prepping for the release of her long-awaited new album, alisonWonderland, and her homebase will get the first listen to the project tonight at her release party/concert in Washington, DC. But for the rest of the world not...

Butta | 06/14/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Need A Spanking, Baby

Still rocking that sexy new beard, Maxwell looked rather dapper at the Tony Awards this past Sunday night. [RU]Ledisi is aiming for mainstream success with Pieces of Me and has her first top 10 single. [BB]Cee-Lo's new late-night talk show...

Butta | 06/14/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Dallas Bouncers: Win Tickets To See PJ Morton & Monica Blaire In Concert!

The city of Dallas is still celebrating after last night's commanding Mavericks victory over the Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Dallas Bouncers can keep the party going all week at the Brown Sugar Suite on Friday, June...

Butta | 06/13/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Breaks Down Her Process Of Making Music

It's hard to believe that the June 21st release date for Jill Scott's The Light of the Sun is a week away. If you haven't had a chance to listen to NPR's exclusive sneak preview of the album yet, then...

Butta | 06/13/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Who's The 'Boss'? Just Ask Syleena Johnson.

SoulBounce fave Syleena Johnson is back sporting a jazzy new look and rocking our ear canals with "A Boss," her fresh-to-death single from her upcoming album, Chapter 5: Underrated. It sounds like this time around Syleena is taking no shorts,...

Butta | 06/13/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Marsha Ambrosius Has A Sexy Message For You In 'Late Nights & Early Mornings'

My favorite song from Marsha Ambrosius' solo debut, Late Nights & Early Mornings, is the track of the same name, and I'm so glad that she chose to release it as a single because now we get to see a...

Butta | 06/13/2011 at 2:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ledisi Is In Full Bloom In 'Pieces Of Me'

Ledisi lets us into her secret garden in the video for "Pieces of Me," the title track from her new album in stores this week. Looking even more gorgeous than the flowers that surround her, Led is the centerpiece in...

Butta | 06/13/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: How Do You Like Your Eggs?

Want to hear Jill Scott's The Light of the Sun right now? Bounce on over to NPR for their exclusive listening party. [NPR] Use this program to create your '90s rap name and share in the comments section. (We're SoulBounce...

Butta | 06/13/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

See Why The Spinners Were 'One Of A Kind' On The Next Episode of 'Unsung'

This new season of TVOne's Unsung is shaping up to be one of my favorite yet, especially with one of my favorite male groups up next to be profiled. The Spinners ruled the '70s with their sweet soul harmonies that...

Butta | 06/10/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

Mathematics & Peter Hadar Present '2 Seconds From Being Committed'

After numerous delays and rescheduled releases, Mathematics and Peter Hadar are finally ready to let the world hear what they've been working on since 2003 with the official release of 2 Seconds From Being Committed on June 14th. Lucky for...

Butta | 06/10/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Jamiroquai Know How To Make Us 'Smile'

Jamiroquai's last album, Rock Dust Light Star, seemingly came and went without even getting a US release, which was unfortunate although it wasn't their best work. Now with the unexpected freelease of the song "Smile" via their SoundCloud page this...

Butta | 06/10/2011 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Luca Dimoon

You never know when you're going to find good music or when good music is going to find you. In that regard, I was introduced to singer Luca Dimoon in the most random of ways. A January 1st bus ride...

Butta | 06/10/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Everything Goes' Only Children's 'Way'

Take one part Nikko Gray, one part Def Sound, one part retro pop, and one part futuristic funk and you have the makings of Only Children, a new collaborative project from the two artists. The first single "Everything Goes Our...

Butta | 06/10/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Morning Soul: I Found An Angel

Kelly Rowland's new album gets a release date. Hopefully fans will be motivated to buy it. [RU]Flo Rida's blood alcohol level was anything but low, low, low, low, low when he caught a DUI charge yesterday. [PPL]Clive Davis says to...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Musiq Soulchild In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers, if you want to feel some Musiq Soulchild magic, then good thing for you that he's coming to Rams Head Live! on Tuesday, June 14th. An even better thing would be to see one of the most consistent...

Butta | 06/09/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See PJ Morton In Concert!

PJ Morton has been quite busy bringing a little extra soul to Maroon 5 on their concert tours, but let's not forget that he is quite an accomplished artist in his own right. DMV Bouncers will get to see PJ...

Butta | 06/09/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Congratulations, I Thought It Would Have Been Me

Beyoncé took to Facebook to address her new album springing a leak. [TIRNB] See the creative and style evolution of Prince through the years. [TR] Despite a frenzy that Erykah Badu caused on Twitter, reps say that Motown has not...

Butta | 06/09/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend Meshell Ndegeocello's Prince Tribute Concert!

News of Meshell Ndegeocello returning to the Washington, DC area should be enough to have DMV Bouncers clamoring to snatch up tickets to see her live. In the event that you need extra incentive, what if that show was a...

Butta | 06/07/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways

SoulBouncers: Win A Copy Of 'Prince: Chaos, Disorder, And Revolution'

Prince may no longer celebrate his birthday since becoming a Jehovah's Witness, but that can't stop us from bowing down to honor his greatness on this, a day that should rightfully be a national holiday. Everyday is a good day...

Butta | 06/07/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You're My Man, I'mYour Girl

Solange is racking up endorsement deals. [TGJ]Sorry, Jennifer Hudson, but Winnie Mandela still isn't trying to hear all this biopic stuff. [MB] After wearing everything from meat to a living dress in the past year, Lady Gaga was named a...

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

Events

DMV Bouncers: Don't Miss The Ledisi 'Pieces Of Me' Listening Party

DMV Bouncers should feel real special right now. Why, you ask? Well, you'll be amongst the first people in the country to get an exclusive first listen of Ledisi's new album, Pieces of Me, before it hits stores on June...

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

First Spin, Free Music

Anais Aida Rises 'Above' Your Average Remake

It seems as if moreso than in previous years that 2011 is turning out to be the Year of the Remake. We've heard some good, some bad, and some downright fugly, but in the case of France-born, NYC-based singer Anais...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Maybe He's No Romeo

Whitney Houston has extended her stay in Hotel Rehab. [TMZ]Snoop Dogg wants to bring a hip-hop version of American Idol to TV. [NYP] Promising that she is working diligently on her album, Eve has her priorities in order and a...

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'Let's Hear It For' Deniece Williams On The New Season Of 'Unsung'

My excitement for the new season of TVOne's Unsung can't be contained. Right on time for Black Music Month, fresh episodes start airing on the cable network on Monday, June 6th, and over the next six weeks we'll see the...

Butta | 06/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Acoustically Speaking'

June is finally here, and as we segue into summer, these warmer days sometimes call for music that you can just chill out to. With that in mind, our resident Mixologist Keyknow has amassed a collection of laid-back gems...

Butta | 06/03/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Charity

The volume of email that I receive on any given day is such that my inbox typically looks like an episode of Hoarders. But there are certain people whose correspondence gets priority because I know they always have something good...

Butta | 06/03/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Dezaray Dawn Makes It 'Rain'

Dezaray Dawn's latest project, the four-song EP Deep, is now available. Dawn holds down all vocals, arranging, and songwriting duties alongside production by 4hero's Marc Mac, and together they create a diverse palette of sounds on the brief collection. As...

Butta | 06/03/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Burn, Baby, Burn

Jill Scott on her hair: "It's just a part of me, but it doesn't define me." [AB]Patti LaBelle is being sued for assault for an unprovoked beatdown her bodyguards dispensed to a West Point cadet at Houston's airport last year....

Butta | 06/03/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events

Jill Scott To Have A 'Summer Block Party' On Tour

With her new album mere weeks away, excitement about Jill Scott's musical return is at a fever pitch. To add fuel to her fan's fires is today's announcement that she will be going on tour to support The Light of...

Butta | 06/02/2011 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mara Hruby Keeps It Classy In 'The Panties'

With a song entitled "The Panties" and her sensual delivery of it, the video for this track could have gone left in so many ways. But Mara Hruby isn't that kind of woman nor that kind of artist. Instead of...

Butta | 06/02/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Pucker Up For B. Scott's 'Kiss Kiss'

In his new video for the single "Kiss Kiss," B. Scott puts the F in fierce. A far cry from his days of posting webcam vids shot in his living room to his LoveBScott YouTube channel, B. is serving it...

Butta | 06/02/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

Bilal is so nice that DMV Bouncers will get to see him twice on one night when he returns to Washington, DC for two shows at U Street Music Hall on Wednesday, June 15th. Bilal will be this month's guest...

Butta | 06/02/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Cause That's When My Body Feels Just Right

Number seven on this list of the Top 30 Summer Songs would be our number one. [BB]Beyoncé Stans Gone Wild: Vashtie Kola Twitter Edition. [C+D]Jennifer Hudson has been cast in the new Three Stooges movie and probably needs a new...

Butta | 06/02/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Releases, Video SoulBounce

'Dear Friends,' The Foreign Exchange Have Something New On The Way

The June new release schedule just got way more interesting. Ending the month with a bang will be The Foreign Exchange with the June 28th release of the live CD/DVD combo, Dear Friends: An Evening With The Foreign Exchange. Recorded...

Butta | 06/01/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

Jill Scott Gives Us A Sneak Peek At 'The Light Of The Sun'

Black Music Month is off to an exciting start thanks to Jill Scott who is giving fans an exclusive first listen to selections off of The Light of the Sun. Starting today on YouTube, Jill and co-producer JR Hutson are...

Butta | 06/01/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

Goapele may not have any new tunes out, but her popularity has never waned. The "Closer" singer could put out a single of her singing the alphabet in Auto-Tune, and fans would devour it just because. It's doubtful that she...

Butta | 06/01/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

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

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Rochelle Jordan Wants You To 'Take Time'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: She's So Fresh

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

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

Relax in Paradise

Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011)

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Feel The 'Glow' Of Mathematics & Peter Hadar

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Will You 'Fall' For This Brian McKnight Video?

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Heston Has Something For The 'Lover' In You

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

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

First Spin, Releases

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Calling On The Hotline

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

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

It's Beyoncé's 'World.' Deal With It.

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Bilal's 'Tainted Love' Is Anything But Soft

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

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

First Spin

iSHE & Hezekiah Let Us Sample Their 'Project'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Sheds Some 'Light' On Her Musical Influences

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

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

Kicks & Giggles, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Come Go With Me

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

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

The Interwebs, Yes We Can!

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

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

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

Crowd Participation, Kicks & Giggles

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

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

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

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Alex Boyd

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Couldn't We Be Happily Ever After

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

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

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

K Of THEY Is 'Rolling In The Deep'

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It Feels Like Springtime In Winter

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Listicle, Soul Cynic, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

First Spin, Soul On Film

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

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

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

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Lance Drummonds Has Something To 'Share'

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

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

A Soulful Noise, House of Soul

Osunlade To Release His Last House Album With 'Pyrography'

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Vacationer Takes Us On A 'Trip'

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Soon Turned Out Had A Heart Of Glass

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

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

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Soular Powered'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Kicks & Giggles, Video SoulBounce

President Obama Spits Hot Fire In This Spoof

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

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

First Spin

'Sail Away' With Dezaray Dawn

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

George Michael Has Something For 'You And I'

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

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

Morning Soul

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Black Spade Is A 'New African'

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

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

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

UK Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Szjerdene In Concert!

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

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

First Spin

When Ledisi Says 'Shut Up,' We Listen

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Mama's Gonna Give You Some Medicine

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

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

The Foreign Exchange Take A Mighty 'Fall'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Welcome To Jimetta Rose's 'America'

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

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

The Interwebs, Yes We Can!

For Your Consideration: Nominate SoulBounce For The 2011 Black Weblog Awards!

The Black Weblog Awards are back to honor the best and brightest in the Black blogosphere for another year, but 2011 finds a few changes coming to the awards. This year, the BWAs have been bumped up from the summer...

Butta | 04/29/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jagged Edge Shows Us Their 'Baby'

I don't know about y'all, but I'm quite excited about Jagged Edge's comeback. It's been in the works for a while, and their new album, The Remedy, is almost upon us with a June 21st release date scheduled. They've warmed...

Butta | 04/29/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kelly Price Has 'Daddy' Issues With Stokley

What happens when the love has lost its shine? When smiles turns into frowns and loving glances into side-eyes? When you cling to the memories as you lose your grip in reality? Clearly you get the picture, and Kelly Price...

Butta | 04/29/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: And Freak This Duet Just Like Ashford & Simpson

Although he stars in a commercial for erectile dysfunction meds, Warren G wants everyone to know that his peen is in working order. [TMZ]Curtiss King is quite serious about his love for cougars and pumas. This Tumblr proves it. Rawr....

Butta | 04/29/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Takes Over 'The Mo'Nique Show,' Makes Us Fall Deeper In Love

Last night Jill Scott woke late-night television up when she held court for the entire hour on The Mo'Nique Show. If it's possible to fall deeper in love with Jill, then it happened to her fans last night when we...

Butta | 04/28/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Benét In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers, get ready to experience soul music at its finest -- literally and figuratively -- when Eric Benét comes to town soon. He'll be performing for one night only at Rams Head Live on Tuesday, May 10th to sing...

Butta | 04/28/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Jessica Johnson

The buzz about Bounce-Worthy trio KING has been deafening since coming to everyone's attention back in February and virtually hitting the lottery with cosigns from Phonte, Questlove, and Erykah Badu to name a few. Badu even signed the queens of...

Butta | 04/28/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

The Foreign Exchange's Authenticity Tour got off to a slamming start in the Washington, DC area this past week and the rest of the country will get to experience the awesomeness of their live show this May when they hit...

Butta | 04/27/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Is There Any 'Saturday Love' For Keke Wyatt & Ruben Studdard?

It seems like remakes are in vogue nowadays, and Keke Wyatt joins the trend with not one but three on her upcoming June 14th release, Unbelievable. Which is cool -- after all, we were first introduced to Keke when she...

Butta | 04/27/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Roll call! Any Kentucky Bouncers in the house? Hopefully you're out there somewhere because I would hate for these tickets to see The Foreign Exchange when they come to Cosmic Charlie's in Lexington on Tuesday, May 10th to go to...

Butta | 04/26/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Phoebe Snow (1952-2011)

Singer-songwriter Phoebe Snow, 58, has died [EW] Phoebe Snow [Wiki][AllMusic]...

Butta | 04/26/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Bilal Salaam Returns With 'Pedagogia do Oprimido'

Bilal Salaam is someone we haven't seen or heard from for a while, but just because he's been out of sight that doesn't mean he's been out of commission. Quite the contrary, as he's been busy crafting new music for...

Butta | 04/26/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Smoking On Hay In The Middle Of The Barn

Willow Smith whipped her hair at the White House Easter Egg Roll. [USAT]Dating a rapper wasn't enough, now tennis star Serena Williams wants to become one. [TMZ]YahZarah opens up about impending motherhood. [TCS]Grand opening, grand closing: Flavor Flav's chicken restaurant...

Butta | 04/26/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Angela Johnson In Concert!

Mother's Day is right around the corner, and if you're in the Washington, DC area and don't have any plans yet, well, now you do. Angela Johnson, who is a mother herself, will be in town on Sunday, May 8th...

Butta | 04/25/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Don't Stop' 'Til You Get Enough Kelly Price

I've always been a Kelly Price fan, but I've never been as excited about one of her albums to drop as I am about the May 3rd release of Kelly. The first two singles, "Tired" and "Not My Daddy," already...

Butta | 04/25/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Warren G Is 'Dedicated To' Nate Dogg

Nate Dogg's untimely death caught everyone by surprise last month. Tributes came quickly in the form of mixes of his music, which reminded us all of just how dope this cat was and the indelible mark that he left on...

Butta | 04/25/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Prince Allows Us To Go 'Behind The Symbol'

I don't know what has gotten into Prince to make him so open, available, and benevolent lately, but I'm eating it all up with the biggest spoon in town. From numerous television appearances to his Welcome 2 America Tour, which...

Butta | 04/22/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Rahsaan Patterson & Avery Sunshine In Concert!

Chicago Bouncers, are you ready to be musically mesmerized when Rahsaan Patterson and Avery Sunshine come to your city? Silly question, I know, because my Chi-town peeps are always ready for some good music to come their way and Saturday,...

Butta | 04/22/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend The Spring Soul Session Vol. 1!

DMV Bouncers, get your musical sweet tooths ready for the return of Choklate to Washington, DC. The Seattle-based songstress doesn't make it to the DMV as often as I'd like to see her here, but that's gonna change on Friday,...

Butta | 04/22/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Talib Kweli In Concert!

At least once a day I find myself wanting to pack my bags and move to New York City -- for no other reason than to be able to attend all of the hot shows that flow through the city...

Butta | 04/22/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Ryan Leslie Switches His Style Up To Get Some 'Glory'

Just when I had begun to wrap my mind around the fact that I was becoming a serious Ryan Leslie fan after getting into more than a few of his songs and seeing him go hard on stage during a...

Butta | 04/22/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I Just Wanna Be All Alone When You Think I Treat You Wrong

NPR takes a deeper look at the phenomenon that is Frank Ocean. [NPR]Teedra Moses gives some insight into her deal with Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. [BB]Lil B expounds on his decision to title his upcoming album I'm Gay and...

Butta | 04/22/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Detroit Bouncers, are you ready for The Foreign Exchange when they take the freeway of love into the Motor City this May on the Authenticity Tour? Of course you are! And if you're not, then you better get ready, because Phonte,...

Butta | 04/21/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Previews More New Material In Concert

In keeping with SoulBounce's current "All Jill Scott, All The Time" theme, I'd be remiss if I didn't post this footage of her from last night's exclusive, invite-only The Light Of The Sun album preview concert in New York City....

Butta | 04/21/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Jagged Edge Has 'The Remedy' With This 'Love Potion'

We've already gone on record numerous times here at SoulBounce about our love jones for Jagged Edge. Twins Brandon and Brian Casey, Kyle Norman, and Richard Wingo have tickled our collective fancies since their 1998 debut, A Jagged Era, and...

Butta | 04/21/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Pause For A Cause, Video SoulBounce

Bilal Does It For His 'Little One'

As we suspected when we caught the teaser for this video back in February, Bilal tugs at the heartstrings in the video for "Little One." The video follows parents, played by actors Dorian Missick and Erica Hubbard, as they deal...

Butta | 04/21/2011 at 2:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Raheem DeVaughn Shows Us How To 'Breathe'

Far be it for me to question why Raheem DeVaughn is releasing new videos for old songs. You won't hear a peep out of me complaining about him digging in his crates, pulling out a video camera, and getting busy...

Butta | 04/21/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

R.I.P. Gerard Smith Of TV On The Radio

TV On The Radio's Gerard Smith Dead At 34 [MTV] TV On The Radio [Official][Facebook]...

Butta | 04/21/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Cleveland Bouncers, you're up next! The Foreign Exchange is making a stop in your city on Saturday, May 7th as part of their Authenticity Tour. Polish up your dancing shoes and get your good clothes ready to go see Nicolay,...

Butta | 04/20/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Releases

Jill Scott Looks Fierce In 'The Light Of The Sun'

Feast your eyes on the fierceness that Miss Jill Scott is serving up on the album cover for The Light Of The Sun. Jilly from Philly is looking all types of good posed in front of a vintage automobile. The...

Butta | 04/20/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Indianapolis Bouncers, where ya at? If you're a fan of The Foreign Exchange, then you're in luck because the group is making their way to your neck of the woods during their 2011 Authenticity Tour. Team +FE will be coming...

Butta | 04/19/2011 at 10:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Girls,' Beyoncé Is Back To 'Run The World'

We knew this day was coming. The day that Beyoncé would return and in one fell swoop show Rihanna Goat, Keri Lotion, and all the rest of those female pop/R&B tarts of questionable vocal talent to their seats near the...

Butta | 04/19/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Let Your Hair Down & Do The 'Afrodance' With Les Nubians

Hold on to your wigs, folks! The Queens of Afropean Soul, Les Nubians, are back with a new album, Nü Revolution, which received a physical release in stores today, and to celebrate the occasion they've also released a video for...

Butta | 04/19/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Your Love Is One In A Million

Kanye West rocked womenswear during his epic Coachella set. Game, blouses. [SC]Snoop Dogg has teamed up with Colt 45 to promote their newest drink, Blast. [BV] Three weeks after its release, Chris Brown's F.A.M.E. has gone gold. Let's all throw...

Butta | 04/19/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'I Would Have Never Guessed' That Sade Would Come This Strong On 'The Ultimate Collection'

Is it just me, or does it seem like the new songs that are to be included on Sade's The Ultimate Collection are hotter than most of the tracks that were found on Soldier of Love? Don't get me wrong,...

Butta | 04/18/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Keyshia Cole Says 'Take Me Away'

I haven't been keeping up with Screecha Keyshia Cole lately because her last album, Calling All Hearts, went gold lamé and didn't really capture my (nor many of her fans') attention. But the same can't be said for her new...

Butta | 04/18/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'House Arrest'

WARNING: Listening to this mix may cause an increased heart rate, sweating in places you didn't know you could sweat, clothing removal, and/or involuntary body movements, such as jacking, fancy footwork, soul clapping, and waving your hands in the...

Butta | 04/15/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Chicago is one of my favorite cities and The Foreign Exchange is one of my favorite groups, so with the upcoming concert that +FE has there this May, I would love to take a nice little trip. But since my...

Butta | 04/15/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Bounce With Me, Bounce With Me

Luther Campbell aka Uncle Luke aka a founding member of 2 Live Crew has filed papers to run for mayor of Miami. Can't wait to hear his campaign slogans. [KC]Erykah Badu aka DJ Lowdown Loretta Brown surprised fans with a...

Butta | 04/15/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Vivian Green & Eric Roberson In Concert!

It's another week, and here's another giveaway for New York City Bouncers. As usual, we're back at S.O.B.'s for another hot show. What else would you call a double headlining bill with Vivian Green and Eric Roberson rocking the stage?...

Butta | 04/14/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

It Would Be A 'Shame' If You Missed Out On Jill Scott's New Video

After years of famine, we are in the midst of a Jill Scott feast, and I am enjoying every bit of this musical harvest. Although reaction has been mixed about the song "Shame," which we've learned is not the first...

Butta | 04/14/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Prince Makes It Purple Rain On 'Lopez Tonight'

For Prince fans, last night was like Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, our birthdays, and winning the lottery all rolled into one when the man, the myth, the legend took over Lopez Tonight to kick off his string of performances...

Butta | 04/14/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

There'll Be No 'Waiting In Vain' For Something New From Andy Allo

When she's not acting on The Game, starring in commercials, or modeling, Andy Allo somehow finds the time to fit music into her busy schedule, and we're happy that she does when the end result winds up sounding as lovely...

Butta | 04/13/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Fans of The Foreign Exchange will get more chances than ever to see the group when +FE hits the road for the spring leg of the Authenticity Tour 2011. The first stop on a journey that will take Nicolay, Phonte,...

Butta | 04/12/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Baltimore Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Vivian Green & Eric Roberson In Concert!

Baltimore Bouncers, it's been a minute since we've done a ticket giveaway for you all, but hopefully this giveaway will make up for the time lapse. Coming this Sunday, April 17th to Rams Head Live will be Vivian Green and...

Butta | 04/12/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Go Behind The Scenes To See That There's No 'Shame' In Jill Scott's Game

A few weeks ago we got quite a surprise when CNN reported from the recreation center set of Jill Scott's video shoot for her new single "Shame." Now more footage has surfaced from that day and also of Jilly in...

Butta | 04/12/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm Out For Presidents To Represent Me

Keri Hilson and her butt naked goodies can be seen in the pages of Allure's annual Body issue. [TIR&B]Beyoncé's new song title has been revealed. Brace yourself for "Girl" coming soon. [RNBMB]Adele is breaking UK chart records with 21. [TGJ]...

Butta | 04/12/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Bilal In Concert!

Hey, ladies! If you live in New York City or can make your way there on Thursday, April 14th, then you are in for a musical treat to end all musical treats when Bilal comes to town to perform a...

Butta | 04/11/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Interwebs, Video SoulBounce

Eric Roberson Gives Google Quite A Show

Not only is Google taking over the internets and smartphones, but they're showing love to urban indie artists, too. Earlier this year, Eric Roberson was invited to Google's NYC headquarters to perform for employees as part of their Musicians@Google live...

Butta | 04/11/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Events

DMV Bouncers: DJ Scratch Shows The DMV Why He's Master Of The Mix This Weekend

The "D" in DMV may have to be changed from "District" to DJ Scratch this weekend. The winner of the first season of Master of the Mix is taking over the city for the next two days as part of...

Butta | 04/08/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Mary Mary Are 'Walking' It Out On This Applejac Remix

The good homie Applejac dropped this remix off in our inbox just in time for loading up the iPod for the weekend. As you should know by now, Applejac is not only dope on the turntables, but he is quite...

Butta | 04/08/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Chris Turner In Concert!

We've been digging on Chris Turner ever since we laid ears on his "Liquid Love" last year. Next week NYC audiences will get to lay eyes on Chris when he performs live for one night only at Drom in the...

Butta | 04/07/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Raheem DeVaughn Takes Us On A Futuristic Voyage With 'B.O.B.'

With a song about "battery operated boyfriends," I wasn't sure what to expect with the video for Raheem DeVaughn's "B.O.B." Especially after the sextacular (or tacky depending on what side of the fence you were on) video for "Single" that...

Butta | 04/07/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

See What 'God Said' To Anthony David

Premiering this week in the most unlikely of places on 106 & Park Bench, Anthony David let the visuals loose for his new single "God Said." Described as "a satirical strike at religious zealots and extremists," it's far from a...

Butta | 04/07/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Cleveland Jones Shares His 'Sensitive' Side

Last month Cleveland Jones received the distinction as our 100th Bounce-Worthy artist, and he's already living up to his "got next" status. He's been diligently at work creating new music over the past few weeks, and we finally get to...

Butta | 04/07/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Join Jimmy Fallon In 'Doing Lines' On 'Dance Avenue'

The comedy on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is either hit or miss most nights, but every once in a while Jimmy Fallon drops a bonafide gem such as he did last night with this Dance Avenue sketch. According to...

Butta | 04/06/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Ebrahim Takes Us On A Trip To D'Angelo's 'Africa'

If your only exposure to Ebrahim has been through his occasional work with Slakah the Beatchild, then you've been missing out on the wealth of material that he has to offer. But thank goodness late passes don't have expiration dates....

Butta | 04/05/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Lose' Yourself With Mara Hruby

In case you have yet to download Mara Hruby's excellent EP of covers, From Her Eyes, then what more do you need to make the free investment? Will another video do the trick? Fine, well here you have Mara caught...

Butta | 04/05/2011 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Technology Beat

Want More Darien? There's An App For That.

SoulBounce fave Darien was on our mammoth list of 45 Artists We Can't Wait To Get New Albums From In 2011, but it looks like music for his sophomore album isn't the only thing that he's been hard at work...

Butta | 04/05/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: I'm Hooked On You

Despite her success in the United States, Marsha Ambrosius is not a huge star in her native England. Yeah, we find that hard to believe, too. [TI] Hot 97 DJ and Notorious B.I.G. producer Mister Cee got busted with a...

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

Video SoulBounce

Mary J. Blige Is Looking For 'Someone To Love' Her Latest

I had hoped that if I ignored this Mary J. Blige collabo with Diddy and Lil Wayne long enough that it would have just gone away, but no such luck. As a matter of fact, the song on which they...

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

First Spin, Free Music

We Got A 'Love Jones' For Bomani Armah's New Mixtape

Bomani Armah -- he of "Read A Book" fame -- is ready for his closeup. No, the "poet with a hip-hop style" hasn't been cast in a feature film, but he is reprising a very famous movie character in his...

Butta | 04/04/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'Eclectic Relaxation'

It may be April Fool's Day, but our latest Mixologist mix is no joke. What is it is is over an hour of instrumental tunes curated by our resident Mixologist Keyknow that he calls Eclectic Relaxation. This collection reaches back...

Butta | 04/01/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY & Blu In Concert!

It's another week and there's another hot show coming your way, Chicago Bouncers. This time around the J*DaVeY & Blu New World Culture Tour is coming to town at none other than The Shrine on Saturday, April 9th. Joining them...

Butta | 04/01/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Marsha Ambrosius & Melanie Fiona In Concert!

The BET Music Matters Tour is currently underway, and on Tuesday, April 4th, it stops in New York City. NYC Bouncers will get to enjoy live performances from headliners Marsha Ambrosius and Melanie Fiona and opening acts C.J. Hilton and...

Butta | 04/01/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Ledisi Gives Us A Whole Lot To Enjoy On 'Pieces Of Me'

I have three words for you: Ledisi is back! Not that she ever went anywhere other than on tour following the release of 2009's Turn Me Loose, which led us to honor her as our Woman of the Year that...

Butta | 04/01/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Your Voice Echoes In The Dark

Beyoncé was seen shooting new photos rocking a vintage look. Could a new single with a vintage sound be on the way? [BS]Timbaland Thursdays makes us want to erase this day from our calendars. [RR]Kendrick Lamar has amassed almost 300...

Butta | 04/01/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY & Blu In Concert!

DMV Bouncers, have you been waiting on the New World Culture Tour to come to the area? Well, that wait will officially end on Thursday, April 7th when J*DaVeY, Blu, Def Sound, and a few more acts swing through town...

Butta | 03/31/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

DJ Quik & Jon B. Wanna Know Where The 'Real Women' Are

DJ Quik and Jon B. on a song together? No, the Hot Tub Time Machine did not drop us off in 1997. This track is straight outta 2011 and the first single from Quik's upcoming album, The Book of David,...

Butta | 03/31/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Jennifer Hudson Gets Upstaged By 12-Year-Old Savannah Robinson

Yes, you read that headline right. I dare anyone to say differently after watching this video of Jennifer Hudson joining Savannah Robinson on the stage of Ellen Degeneres' talk show yesterday. Robinson is the latest signee to Ellen's fledgling record...

Butta | 03/31/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See J*DaVeY & Blu In Concert!

J*DaVeY, Blu, and their tour mates have been enjoying a wildly successful New World Culture Tour as it makes its way across the country and into a city near you. Tuesday, April 5th will find the gang pulling into New...

Butta | 03/30/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Reel People & Tony Momrelle Are 'Golden'

As much as I fawn over this man whenever I have the pleasure to write about him, it should be clear by now that I am truly, madly, deeply in love with Tony Momrelle's voice. The Reel People showstopper has...

Butta | 03/30/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Curtiss King Breaks It Down About Pumas, Cubs & Cougars On 'P.C.C.'

Like many women, it seems as if the older that I get, the younger the men that I date get. Don't get me wrong, I don't discriminate on brothas my age and up, but I'm more apt to be attracted...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See N'dambi, Sy Smith & W. Ellington Felton In Concert!

The DMV loves N'dambi, and N'dambi loves the DMV. She loves the Nation's Capitol so much that she's returning here for a concert on Wednesday, April 6th at U Street Music Hall. The lovely singer will grace the stage at...

Butta | 03/29/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Miguel In Concert!

New York City Bouncers, if you missed Miguel when he was last in town a couple months ago (peep our fly photos), then you can turn that frown upside down on Thursday, March 31st. That's the date when Miguel returns...

Butta | 03/29/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Bradd Marquis Shows What It's Like 'To Be In Love'

Love is many things, but no one ever said it was easy--whether you're trying to get it or simply hang on to it. Singer Bradd Marquis brings this point to life in his visuals for the song "I Want To...

Butta | 03/29/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

House of Soul, Video SoulBounce

Siji Wants You To Dance In 'Ijo'

World soul music aficionados will recognize the name Siji from his previous releases, spanning the past 15 years. Last fall he dropped the single "Ijo," a collaboration with house maestro Alix Alvarez, on Sole Channel Music, and now he brings...

Butta | 03/29/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Just Come On Down And Work That Body

The KING fairy tale story continues. The trio has been signed to Erykah Badu's label and will tour with her starting in April. [OKP]Beyoncé kicked her daddy to the curb; Mathew Knowles will no longer be managing his cash cow...

Butta | 03/29/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

R.I.P. Corey 'DJ Megatron' McGriff

DJ Megatron shot and killed in Staten Island; BET host pronounced dead early Sunday [NYDN] DJ Megatron [MySpace]...

Butta | 03/28/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: It's Not Difficult For Me To Say I Love You

Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Warren G, and many more paid their final respects to Nate Dogg at his funeral. [MTV] Rick Ross got arrested for marijuana possession in Louisiana. That's no way for a former officer of the law to...

Butta | 03/28/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Events, First Spin

DMV, NYC & LA Bouncers: Enter The 37th Chamber At 'Shaolin Jazz' Listening Parties

Ever wonder what it would be like to hear jazz versions your favorite Wu-Tang Clan songs? No, not Kenny G-style smooth jazz interpretations but actual Wu-Tang Clan raps set to jazz music. Well, if you have or haven't had that...

Butta | 03/25/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Heston Sings About The 'Greatest Lover'

Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Heston finally has some new music for our listening pleasure. With the release of his upcoming album, Warm Human Cold World, right around the corner he presents "Greatest Lover" to wet our whistles. In the song, he's singing...

Butta | 03/25/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Goapele In Concert!

Chicago Bouncers, make plans to get closer to Goapele and see her live on stage when she comes to your city on Saturday, April 2nd. The Bay Area songbird will fly into town next weekend and sing from her catalog...

Butta | 03/24/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

DMV Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Freeway In Concert!

DMV hip-hop heads need to be front and center at the next Indie Life Concert Series jumpoff this Sunday night at U Street Music Hall. SoulBounce has linked up with MC SmCity who is the creator of the event series...

Butta | 03/24/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

AAries' 'CoverGirls' Is Picture Perfect

AAries are ready for their close up with today's release of their mixtape CoverGirls. The Hipps sisters have been waiting for this moment for a while and so have their fans who always remembered their lovely voices from working with Musiq...

Butta | 03/24/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Returns To Her Philly & Hip-Hop Roots For New Video

If seeing the name Jill Scott in the same sentence as the words "new video" doesn't have you smiling from ear-to-ear by now, then you might want to make an appointment with the doctor because something is clearly wrong with...

Butta | 03/24/2011 at 12:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Noel Gourdin Gives Us Something 'Beautiful' To Look At

Noel Gourdin is making sure that he doesn't become a one-hit wonder with the song "Beautiful," the first single from his forthcoming new album, Fresh: The Definition, which you'll be able to cop on April 12th. The song is his...

Butta | 03/24/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread Is His Kiss

Sade finally gave Jay-Z the green light to rap on a remix of one of her songs. [TRU]Gwen Stefani is doing her part to aid in relief for earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disaster ravaged Japan. [USAT]Kevin Powell pens an open letter to Chris...

Butta | 03/24/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

It's 'True,' George Michael Now Sounds Like A Robot

I'm sitting here in stunned disbelief at what I have just witnessed and trying to make sense of the sheer nonsense that is George Michael's latest song and video. "True Faith" is the name of this musical mess, and I...

Butta | 03/23/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

AAsk AAries, Artist Blogs, Video SoulBounce

SoulBounce Exclusives: Introducing 'AAsk AAries'

SoulBounce is proud to present our newest artist blog and weekly feature from twin talents AAries with "AAsk AAries"! What is "AAsk AAries" you ask? Well, it's a way to get to know Ayana and Ayinke and pick their brains...

Butta | 03/23/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Kissey Says 'Count Me Out'

Kissey Asplund may not be a name that you've heard in a while, but just because she's been quiet that doesn't mean that she hasn't had anything to say. We'll get to hear what's been on her mind soon when...

Butta | 03/22/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Little Dragon Roared On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' With 'Ritual Union'

Next to IKEA, my favorite import out of Sweden is Little Dragon. The fabulous foursome fronted by Yukimi Nagano has been busy touring, most recently making tongues wag during a string of gigs at SXSW. If you've seen Little Dragon...

Butta | 03/22/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Romeo Dougies On His 'Dancing With The Stars' Debut

Last night saw the return of ABC's hit show Dancing With the Stars for its twelfth season of competition between has-beens, never-weres, and a few legitimate stars. In the mix this year is not-so-lil Romeo who has matured into such...

Butta | 03/22/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Loleatta Holloway (1946-2011)

RIP Loleatta Holloway [LS] Loleatta Holloway [Wiki][MySpace][AllMusic]...

Butta | 03/22/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Ain't Nobody Who Can Really Love Me Like You Do

Get ready for the next generation of the Marley family: presenting singer and model Selah Marley. Lauryn's baby girl isn't a baby any more. [SC]Jose James shares his thoughts on Odd Future's violent and disturbing lyrical content. [JJM] The reality...

Butta | 03/22/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Events

NYC Bouncers: SoulBounce Presents Summer Williams' 'Boom Bap Soul' Premiere Party

It may be the first few days of spring, but it's all about Summer--Summer Williams, that is. Earlier this month we gave you the scoop on the Bounce-Worthy songstress after the release of her hip-hop soul saturated mixtape Boom Bap...

Butta | 03/21/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Dallas Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson & Avery Sunshine In Concert!

Dallas Bouncers, we couldn't let Houston have all the free ticket fun when Eric Roberson and Avery Sunshine come to Texas later this week, so we have two pairs of tickets on the line that we're giving away to see...

Butta | 03/21/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

The Beat Goes On With These Nate Dogg Tribute Mixes From DJ Premier & DJ Cuzzin B

I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that so many artists whose songs populate the soundtrack of my life are no longer with us. The latest to add his voice to the men's choir in heaven is Nate...

Butta | 03/21/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways

SoulBouncers: Win An iPod From Strictly Rhythm Records!

Strictly Rhythm Records has teamed up with SoulBounce to commemorate one of the newest artists signed to the label who is quickly becoming a fave ours, Ben Westbeech. We are waiting with baited breath around these parts for the release...

Butta | 03/18/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

This Reel People Song Needs To 'Be' In Your Collection

To celebrate the launch of their new website, Reel People are giving fans a free download of Tony Momrelle singing "It Will Be" live and unplugged. Tony sounds divine here, arguably just as good as he does on his original...

Butta | 03/18/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

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

Teedra Moses may only have one album and a handful of mixtapes to her credit, but she tours more than most artists who put out albums every year. Which is all good for her fans because we get to see...

Butta | 03/17/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Let Mint Condition 'Ease The Pain'

My anticipation and excitement for Mint Condition's forthcoming release, 7..., is rising like the temperatures outside. Especially after hearing "Ease The Pain," an "official" leak from the project. Channeling a little Al Green, a little Rolling Stones, and with a...

Butta | 03/17/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will You Connect To Conya Doss' 'Wi-Fi'?

It's always difficult when an artist that you dig releases something that you don't. You may choose to give them a pass, but oft times it's best to keep it real. With that said, it's with a heavy heart that...

Butta | 03/17/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Bask In Zo! & Phonte's 'Sun'

One of 2010's best albums was undoubtedly Zo!'s SunStorm. It was one of the few that you could listen to from beginning to end then listen to all over again and not get tired of it. Zo! is busily working...

Butta | 03/17/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Smiley Culture (1963-2011)

Musician Smiley Culture dies during police raid on Surrey home [GRDN] Smiley Culture [Wiki]...

Butta | 03/17/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Nate Dogg (1969-2011)

Long Beach-born rapper Nathaniel Hale -- Nate Dogg -- dies at 41 [PT] Nate Dogg [Wiki][AllMusic]...

Butta | 03/16/2011 at 2:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Detroit Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Anthony David In Concert!

Detroit Bouncers, you didn't think that Anthony David was gonna come to the Midwest and not come through The D, did you? And you didn't think that we'd leave you hanging on the free ticket hookup, did you? OK, good, because Anthony's...

Butta | 03/15/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Marsha Ambrosius Wakes Us Up With 'Late Nights & Early Mornings'

I have to say that I enjoyed Marsha Ambrosius' Late Nights & Early Mornings much more than I thought I would. Between "Hope She Cheats On You (Blah Blah Blah)" and early album reviews from Team SoulBounce, my hopes weren't...

Butta | 03/15/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

We're Happy To See Bilal & Common's 'Sorrow Tears And Blood'

I know that we've all moved on to Airtight's Revenge, but I still lament the fact that Bilal's second album, Love For Sale, never got released--well, at least not via the proper channels. Not only was that the album that made me...

Butta | 03/15/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To Attend March's Sol Village!

New York City Bouncers, can you feel it coming? No, not spring, but Sol Village at S.O.B.'s this Wednesday night, March 16th! Our fam Eric Roberson is back to host another monthly showcase of the hottest indie talent to pick up...

Butta | 03/14/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Chicago Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Anthony David In Concert!

Despite our feisty spats on Twitter, we love Anthony David like play cousins here at SoulBounce, and we're so happy that his long-awaited As Above So Below is almost here for everyone to listen to and enjoy. Until we all get to...

Butta | 03/14/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Jessie J Shows Us Her 'Best' On 'Saturday Night Live'

British pop/soul star Jessie J showed up and showed all the way out this past weekend on Saturday Night Live. I knew that she could bring it from seeing her perform on other stages before, but I was ill-prepared for...

Butta | 03/14/2011 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Carlitta Durand Shows Us Who 'iCarli' Is

With so much free music to be had on the net, it's possible for some of it to get lost in the sauce. But when an artist like Carlitta Durand drops some freeness on you, you better take note and...

Butta | 03/14/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Leave Your Nine To Five Up On The Shelf & Visit 'Hollywood Tonight' With Michael Jackson

I have admittedly avoided Michael Jackson's posthumous release, MICHAEL, like Rihanna avoids singing lessons. All of the pre-release leaks turned me off majorly, and, after coming off of our Summer of Michael Jackson extravaganza, I was perfectly content to ignore...

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

Video SoulBounce

Where Is The 'Love' For Talib Kweli?

Talib Kweli brings to life an all too common situation in his new video for the song "How You Love Me," taken from his January release, Gutter Rainbows. After spending the night with his lady, he gets out of bed,...

Butta | 03/10/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Melanie Fiona Pays Tribute To Women With 'I Am Every Woman' Photo

Despite releasing a dismal and depressing video this week, I haven't written Melanie Fiona off. It'll take more than that for me to kick her to the curb, and with her photographic tribute to Women's History Month surfacing today,...

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

First Spin

'We're All In This Together' With Lalah Hathaway

Lalah Hathaway. If you're anything like me, then you're probably smiling at just the sight of her name. And you've already broken out into a happy dance at the prospect of new music from our beloved. And you've more than...

Butta | 03/10/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Baby, Remember My Name

Ja Rule will report to his new residence--jail--in June. [TG] Well, at least we agree with Waka Flocka Flame on one thing: he ain't got no lyrics. [NYM] Latin music stars Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Selena, and others will be...

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

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Fall 'In Love' With Bradd Marquis All Over Again

The first time I heard Bounce-Worthy artist Bradd Marquis sing, I was instantly smitten. I swear that I heard him say "Come here, woman" over my speakers, but maybe that's just the force his oh-so-sexy voice had on me. After...

Butta | 03/09/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Melanie Fiona Is 'Back' With A New Video

It took me a few listens to get into Melanie Fiona's "Gone & Never Coming Back," but after just one look at the song's brand new video, I have no desire to ever watch it again. No, really, I'm good....

Butta | 03/09/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

R.I.P. Mark Adams Of Slave

Funk Band 'Slave' Bassist Mark Adams Dead [BV] Slave [Wiki][MySpace]...

Butta | 03/09/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Musiq Soulchild Will Do 'Anything' For The Ladies

It seems as if we've been waiting forever (because we have), but Musiq Soulchild is finally gearing up for the release of his sixth studio album this spring. Currently scheduled to drop on May 3rd, MusiqInTheMagiq is the title of...

Butta | 03/08/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jay Electronica Shines The Spotlight On LaTonya Givens In 'Act II'

As we speak, Jay Electronica and a crew of producers and musicians are somewhere in South Africa recording his debut opus. Heads haven't been this excited about an artist's debut record in a minute, and from what I'm hearing through...

Butta | 03/08/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: As Long As I Know How To Love I Know I'll Be Alive

Jennifer Hudson is slim and trim on the new cover of Essence. [TGJ]Marc Anthony is coming to television as a character on the TNT series HawthoRNe. [BB]Another week, another rapper outta the clink: Welcome home, Prodigy. [MI]Some Detroit residents aren't...

Butta | 03/08/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Marz Lovejoy Points Her 'Love Bullet Gun' In Our Direction

She may have modeled in her younger days, but at 19, singer/rapper Marz Lovejoy is out to prove that she's more than just a pretty face. Her debut EP, This Little Light of Mine, released late last year, is a...

Butta | 03/07/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, House of Soul

Applejac Polishes Up John Legend & The Roots' 'Shine'

Last year around this time our homeboy Applejac broke us off with a lovely collection of soulful house remixes to get us into the mood for the Winter Music Conference. With this year's WMC kicking off this week, Applejac delivers...

Butta | 03/07/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

These Little Children Are A 'Thriller'

I vividly remember performing in school programs and plays back in my elementary school days, but we didn't get down quite like this group of pre-schoolers who did a routine to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" for their Black History Month...

Butta | 03/07/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Give It To Me Again And Again

Joining forces with Michelle Obama to fight childhood obesity, Beyoncé wants children to have a little less jelly. [TRU]A nude photo of Chris Brown leaked accidentally on purpose over the weekend, proving to all that he's not a natural blonde....

Butta | 03/07/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Mixologists

The Mixologists: Keyknow's 'The Real Housewives Of Soulful'

It's the first Friday of March and you know what that means: Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer, the nights are getting warmer, and it's time for our resident Mixologist Keyknow to set your weekend off...

Butta | 03/04/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

B. Scott Has A 'Kiss Kiss' For You

Following in RuPaul's fierce footsteps is multimedia maven B. Scott with his "official" first single "Kiss Kiss." If you've been following B. for a minute as I have, then you're probably already familiar with his previous online sensations "Paw Paw,"...

Butta | 03/04/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Cleveland Jones

It's the rare background singer who can make the transition from the back of the stage to the front. Some singers need to stay tucked away, but then there are others who when you hear them sing, you wonder why...

Butta | 03/04/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Stephanie Renee Gives Us A Taste Of 'Mouth Music'

Singing a cappella is an artform in and of itself. It's already been established that not every singer can sing without the aid of studio tricks, and of those who can, not all singers can sing without the accompaniment of...

Butta | 03/04/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Can You Keep Up

With a new distribution deal signed with Warner Brothers Records in the bag, Jill Scott's new album will be released this summer. [BB] Of course Bobbi Kristina has an explanation for those photos of her allegedly snorting cocaine. [NB] Jennifer...

Butta | 03/04/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Anthony Valadez Takes Us To The 'Islands'

Anthony Valadez's first two releases, 2009's Audio / Visual and last year's remix album, introduced us to his lush soundscapes. Word is that he's hard at work on a third album, and if the song "Islands" is any indication, Valadez...

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

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Summer Williams

Without a doubt, one of my favorite eras of music is '90s hip hop soul. The combination platter of soulful singing over hip hop beats filled me up back in the day, and I'm quick to throw on a CD...

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

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: The Night Is Young When We Break The Dawn

Bounce-Worthy trio KING becomes an overnight sensation on Twitter thanks to cosigns from Phonte and Questlove. [LAW] Will Tyrese get his wish and have Lee Daniels direct the Teddy Pendergrass biopic he's slated to star in? [CM]Marsha Ambrosius and Melanie...

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

Contests & Giveaways, Events

Houston Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Eric Roberson & Avery Sunshine In Concert!

Houston Bouncers, the Soulcial Series is bringing another hot pair of acts to H-Town this month, and you don't want to miss this show. Prepare yourselves to witness a night of musical greatness when SoulBounce fave Eric Roberson comes to...

Butta | 03/02/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Monet & Friends Want You To Make The Most Of 'Your Life'

Flutist and singer Monet is prepping the release of her next album, Lifesize Mirror, this April and we've gotten our hands on one song from the project thanks to the good people over at Purpose Records, her label home. "It's...

Butta | 03/02/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mr. President Taps Into The Past To Tell Us That The 'Best Is Yet To Come'

There is a resurgence of funk happening, and I am loving every nasty bassline and gritty groove that I hear. This new brand of funk is coloring outside of the lines, however, and incorporating everything from afrobeat to electro soul...

Butta | 03/01/2011 at 6:20 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Esperanza Spalding 'Really' Showed Out On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

With her win for Best New Artist at this year's GRAMMY Awards still fresh on everyone's minds, Esperanza Spalding graced the stage of Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. The jazz darling with the killer afro chopped it up on Jimmy...

Butta | 03/01/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Me, Myself & I, That's All I Got In The End

Following in the footsteps of Master P, Romeo has joined the cast of the next season of Dancing With the Stars. Hopefully he doesn't have two left feet like his daddy. [EW]According to CosmoGirl, Kimberly Nichole has next. But we already...

Butta | 03/01/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Bounce Or Denounce: Willow Smith's '21st Century Girl'

After kicking in the door waving the proverbial .44 with "Whip My Hair," Willow Smith would have needed a hot 16 from President Obama with Michelle on background vocals and Malia and Sasha as her dancers for her second single...

Butta | 02/28/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Will This Journey Cover Have You 'Believin'' In R.L.?

Ever since those wild and crazy Glee kids tackled Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" on the premiere episode of the series back in 2009, this song has returned to everyone's collective consciousness. Not that it ever left mine. This was the...

Butta | 02/28/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Turn' This Proh Mic & Coultrain All The Way Up

From the moment you hit play on "Turn It Over" by Proh Mic featuring the funkdafied vocals of Coultrain, you won't be able to sit still. At least that was my experience when the electronic thump traveled outta my speakers,...

Butta | 02/28/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Ayo Is 'Gonna Dance' And You Can't Stop Her

I was catching up on my blog reading this morning and perused one of my faves, Adventures of An Audio Diva, and came across this newish video by German singer Ayo for the first single from her forthcoming album, Billie-Eve,...

Butta | 02/28/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Girl, I Didn't Know You Could Get Down Like That

In an effort to suck even more, the Oscars got Auto-Tuned last night. [GWKR]Gwyneth Paltrow has a dream duet partner--and it's not her husband, Chris Martin. [BB]Conya Doss shares her painful 10-year struggle with fibroids. [HAS]Robin Roberts spent some quality...

Butta | 02/28/2011 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Contests & Giveaways, Events, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Anthony David In Concert!

February is almost over, but it's all good because March will be getting off to a lovely start, musically speaking. Especially for our New York City Bouncers who will kick the month off with Anthony David's pre-release party/concert on Wednesday,...

Butta | 02/25/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments (