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First Spin, Free Music

Meshell Ndegeocello Taps Miguel Migs For Another 'Petite Mort'

When we first heard Meshell Ndegeocello's sensual "Petite Mort," it was love at first note. The sensual, slow burner of a song, with its bass grove and simple production, was a smoothly seductive ditty that fit in with the rest...

D-Money | 05/25/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Lili K. & Thelonious Martin Urge You To 'Come In'

As those spring flings ignite into summer affairs, it's always good to keep a soundtrack (or, as I like to call it, GTD playlist) handy. Of course there are the old and faithful tracks that will always make the cut,...

D-Money | 05/23/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Austin Brown Bangs His 'Bass N' Drum'

Austin Brown continues his streak of doing no wrong by our ears. The singer, who's showed his willingness to bend genres and blend styles in his artistic pursuit, does so once again with the catchy "Bass N' Drum." The tune,...

D-Money | 05/18/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Michelle Obama's Workout Playlist Is SoulBounce Approved

With summertime getting closer by the minute, everyone's becoming a bit more body and image concious (it is beach body season, after all). One person who's got the health of all American's on her mind all year round, however, is...

D-Money | 05/16/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

Mary J. Blige Serves It Up 'Any Way You Want It'

Rock of Ages, the surprise Broadway hit, has been made into a feature film coming to theaters this summer. Among the stars featured in the movie, including Tom Cruise, Russell Brand and Catherine Zeta-Jones, is our own Queen of Hip-Hop...

D-Money | 05/16/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Pharrell Is On Some 'OTHER' Stuff With His New Venture

What exactly is Pharrell's latest project? Is it a new music label? A PR firm? A front for the coming alien invasion? Well, yes and no to all the above. Already having multiple income streams under his belt with record...

D-Money | 05/15/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube

Usher's SNL Appearance Wasn't A 'Scream'

Ramping up the promotion for his upcoming Looking for Myself, Usher took his talents to the stage for Saturday Night Live this weekend. In between appearing in a handful of sketches, including the 100th SNL Digital Short alongside protégé Justin...

D-Money | 05/14/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Leah LaBelle Shows You How To 'Sexify' Yourself

We might have mentioned songstress Leah LaBelle maybe once or twice, so it should come as no surprise that we're featuring the video for her debut single "Sexify." The fun song, in which she instructs ladies how to keep their...

D-Money | 05/11/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Is There 'Still' Room In R&B For Lenny Williams?

Although his 1978 hit "'Cause I Love You" was arguably the pinnacle of his career, soul singer Lenny Williams is still alive and kicking in the music scene. Though Twista and Kanye West pushed his name back into the mainstream...

D-Money | 05/10/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Childish Gambino, Flynt Flossy & Yung Humma Have Some Choice Words About 'Your Blog'

Could Turquoise Jeep be going legit? Yes, their previous joints have been strictly for S's and G's, but "F--k Your Blog," their recent collabo with Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover), finds Jeep members Flynt Flossy and Yung Humma going hard...

D-Money | 05/08/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Yuna Shares Her 'Life' With NYC

Fresh of the high of releasing her debut, Malaysian singer Yuna took the stage at S.O.B.'s on April 26th to a crowd of friends and fans alike, including NYC radio station Hot 97's own Miss Info. It was a part...

D-Money | 05/08/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Sample Just How 'Hot' Leah LaBelle Is

It hasn't been quite two months since we introduced you to songstress Leah LaBelle with her infectious single "Sexify." Since then, it seems that the Leah promo machine has begun revving up. She's already filmed the video for "Sexify," which...

D-Money | 05/04/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Def Sound Is 'Stunt(in)' In His New Video

It's amazing when you can out-quirk a duo like J*DaVeY, but their brother from another Def Sound does just that on a regular basis. His latest entry in weird cool is the video for his "årt!of.stunt(in)," a funky, trip-hop/drum and...

D-Money | 05/02/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Do You 'See' Yourself Liking This Usher & Rick Ross Song?

Judging by the songs released so far, Usher's upcoming Looking for Myself seems to be taking its title quite literally as the leaked tracks are all over the place. After the smooth falsetto groove of "Climax," he countered with EDM abomination...

D-Money | 05/01/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Brandy & Chris Brown 'Put It Down'...But Will You Pick It Up?

After the promotional push for her duet with Monica, "It All Belongs to Me," and her recent Behind the Music episode, Two Eleven is being touted as Brandy's comeback album, so you'd think she'd step back onto the scene with...

D-Money | 04/26/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Austin Brown Isn't To Be 'F--ked' With

It goes without saying that Austin Brown is a force to be reckoned with. The versatile singer has shown that he can handle just about any faction of R&B thrown his way with the skill and ease of a seasoned...

D-Money | 04/25/2012 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Frank Ocean Has More To 'Tell'

I know what you're thinking, yet another post about Frank Ocean from SoulBounce's resident Ocean-ographer, but this one truly merited mentioning. In the flurry of videos from this past weekend's performance at Coachella, where he performed quite a few songs,...

D-Money | 04/25/2012 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Bobby Womack Lets Us Into His 'Universe'

Despite having been recently diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year, it looks as though soul legend Bobby Womack is going forward with releasing his latest album, The Bravest Man in the Universe, this June. Back in March, Bobby offered...

D-Money | 04/23/2012 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Catch A Peek Of Frank Ocean's 'Wedding'

A hologram of Tupac might have been the topic of the week after Coachella's first weekend was done, but the lack of a huge spectacle this weekend allowed other acts to get some deserved shine. One such act was Mr....

D-Money | 04/23/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube

'Glee' To Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston

While I'll admit that Glee has jumped the shark more times than I can count in the three seasons it's been on air, what keeps me coming back are the show's talented performers, especially Amber Riley. Shortly after Whitney Houston's...

D-Money | 04/20/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will You 'Share' In R. Kelly's 'Love?'

Like so many current R&B elder statesmen, R. Kelly has found himself turning to the sounds of the past for musical inspiration. His last attempt at this, 2010's Love Letter, proved to be successful, so of course he's going back...

D-Money | 04/19/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Spend Some 'Time' With Eric Roberson's Latest

Eric Roberson is one of few contemporary masters of the love song. While most are content with only covering the more lustful side of love, he opts to view it in all its glory and nuances. This is why his...

D-Money | 04/19/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Get Stuck In Austin Brown's 'Groove'

Seriously, we should just clear a day to devote to the musical greatness that is Austin Brown. His current Music Monday series, in which he drops a new as-yet-unheard track for our listening pleasure weekly, has yet to hit a...

D-Money | 04/18/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Sonnymoon Goes 'Wild'

When I was a kid, one of my favorite books was Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are. The tripped-out 2009 film adaptation not withstanding, it's a story that will always have a place in my heart. Of course, my...

D-Money | 04/17/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

'Get Free' With Major Lazer & Amber Coffman

Though their collaborative effort Major Lazer has been quiet since their 2009 release Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do (outside of their EP releases Lazers Never Die and Original Don, of course), DJ/producers Diplo and Switch have found themselves in high...

D-Money | 04/17/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

J. Cole Triumphantly Tells His 'Sideline Story'

When I first got to sample J. Cole's debut album at his listening party a few months back, his affinity for certain tracks on the disc was obvious. Sure, songs like "Can't Get Enough," "Mr. Nice Watch," and "Nobody's Perfect"...

D-Money | 04/13/2012 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Have An 'Affair' With The Yes Ma'ams

It's been a long while since the '90's heyday of girl groups, and many 21st century attempts at bringing about the fad's resurgence have fallen on deaf ears. So what makes the naughty trio The Yes Ma'ams think that they...

D-Money | 04/11/2012 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Does Frank Ocean's 'Math' Add Up?

Another month, another new Frank Ocean track. This time, Frankie O.'s got some new 'Math' for you to test. The latest in a line of leaks, "Math" lives up to the Odd Future singer/songwriter's skill with the pen. On the...

D-Money | 04/10/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Columbia Nights

Musical gems are being dropped left and right this year it seems. Here to add to this embarrassment of melodious riches is Columbia Nights. The D.C.-based production duo, comprised of Hayling Price and John E Daise, nursed themselves on the...

D-Money | 04/06/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

This Norah Jones Video Isn't Exactly 'Happy'

When we first sampled Norah Jones' "Happy Pills," the first single from her upcoming Little Broken Hearts, it felt that Norah, through super producer Danger Mouse, had finally found that missing piece that added the needed zip to her music....

D-Money | 04/05/2012 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Gil Scott-Heron Is Live One Last Time

We've lost a great deal of musical legends in the past few years. One that particularly hit me hard was our departed brother Gil Scott-Heron. The fiery, political voice of his generation -- and many others -- Gil's music informed...

D-Money | 04/03/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Do' You 'Know' About DVA?

In my daily quest for new sounds, sometimes I stumble upon an unexpected gem. Such is the case with UK producer DVA. He's just recently released his full-length debut Pretty Ugly, a showcase for his spaced out beats that are...

D-Money | 04/02/2012 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Goapele Brings Us To 'Tears'

It's been relatively quiet over at Goapele's camp since she released the fantastic Break of Dawn last November. While she's been on tour consistently since then, the rest of the world hasn't heard or seen anything from her other than...

D-Money | 03/30/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce Back, First Spin

Meelah Shares Her 'Love' With You

Generally, I'm not a fan of the electro-dance-pop flavor of R&B served up by the likes of Usher and, most recently, Chris Brown. Not saying that it's bad necessarily, just that it's not my cup of tea. However, former 702...

D-Money | 03/30/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There, Praise & Worship, SoulTube

Mary Mary 'Go Get It' With Their New Reality Series

For gospel sensations Mary Mary, 2012 is surely a year of new beginnings. Not only are they both welcoming new children (Erica just gave birth to a baby girl and Tina is currently pregnant with a new bundle of joy)...

D-Money | 03/29/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will You Have Another 'Refill' With Elle Varner?

When I first sampled R&B newcomer Elle Varner's "Refill" last fall, it didn't exactly leave a good taste in my mouth. This wasn't because the song was bad, per se, but because of the country hoedown of a sample that's...

D-Money | 03/28/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kameron Corvet Gives 'Love' The Finger

Love, depending on the day, can be awfully fantastic or fantastically awful. It's a feeling that singer/songwriter Kameron Corvet captured so wonderfully throughout his recent freEP F_ck Love. The video for the EP's title track further expands upon this concept....

D-Money | 03/27/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Lili K. & Peter CottonTale Make A 'Name' For Themselves

Remember Lili K. and Peter CottonTale? The singer/producer duo managed to melt my Grinch-like heart over the holidays. Well, she's back with some more musical goodness. Last summer's Prelude to Hello EP had plenty of solid tracks. One that stood...

D-Money | 03/23/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jada Pinkett Smith And Wicked Evolution 'Burn' Bright

The fact that some actors can sing is nothing new, but after sampling her work with her band Wicked Wisdom, Jada Pinkett Smith had left me kind of cold. Imagine my shock, then, when I pressed play on her new...

D-Money | 03/22/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Pause For A Cause

Cody ChesnuTT Sings A Song For Trayvon

The tragedy of Trayvon Martin has caught the attention of the nation, so it was only a matter of time before the music community responded. Not one afraid to speak his mind, Cody ChesnuTT has recorded the track "Zimmerman 2012."...

D-Money | 03/22/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Watch Szjerdene Sing Her 'Blue Lullaby'

When we last spoke of UK songstress Szjerdene, we were left with a few questions about her upcoming release Patchwork, The EP. But now, with it scheduled to be released March 27th -- as in next week -- it seems...

D-Money | 03/21/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Marcus Canty Delivers A 'Fool'-Proof Debut

I must admit that I've never watched an episode of FOX's The X Factor. After being burned by season one of American Idol (Tamyra Gray should've been in the finale, dammit), I just lost interest in televised talent shows in...

D-Money | 03/21/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Act Like 'Ya Know' About The Internet

Odd Future's compilation The OF Tape Vol. 2 drops today. We've already given you a taste of Frank Ocean's lone solo contribution "White," and today we bring you The Internet's feature on the album. "Ya Know" is a continuation of...

D-Money | 03/20/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Leah LaBelle Wants To 'Sexify' You

I don't know where I was last week, but somehow I missed this little nugget. Songstress Leah LaBelle is a former American Idol contestant that seems to have made good. Now signed to Epic Records and under the wings of...

D-Money | 03/19/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Take Frank Ocean's 'Whip' For A Spin

When it rains, it pours. We just gave you a listen to Frank Ocean's "White," which will appear on The OF Tape, Vol 2. when it's released tomorrow. Over the weekend, just before he (officially) crushed the hopes of those...

D-Money | 03/19/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Frank Ocean Fades To 'White'

It's been nearly two months since we've heard some new-new from Frank Ocean's camp. Luckily, that brief dry spell has now been broken. Yet another Frankie O. track has hit the Internets, and it's pretty darn good, too. "White" will...

D-Money | 03/16/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Don't Make Avery Sunshine Get 'Ugly'

We all have our moments when our sunny dispositions aren't so sunny, especially in the course of a relationship. While Monica famously documented her moment, she's not the only one to put her feelings to wax. Songstress and SoulBounce fave...

D-Money | 03/16/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Ahmed Sirour Gives Us Something To 'Believe' In

Though it's been over a month since Whitney Houston's untimely passing, the world is still reeling from the loss. SoulBounce fave Ahmed Sirour decided to tribute the late singer by offering an acoustic piano version of The Four Tops' "I...

D-Money | 03/15/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

J. Cole & Missy Show Us What 'Perfect' Looks Like

Just before J. Cole's debut was released this past September, we brought you a sneak peek of album standout "Nobody's Perfect." The Missy Elliott-featuring track was easily one of my favorites from the album, and now we finally have visuals to...

D-Money | 03/15/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

What's To 'Love' About Ashanti's Latest?

Former First Lady of Murder Inc. Ashanti is on the comeback trail. Now an independent artist, the "Foolish" singer has returned to airwaves and TV screens with her latest single and video, the Busta Rhymes-assisted "The Woman You Love." Though...

D-Money | 03/14/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Austin Brown Takes Us To The 'City of Angels'

That Austin Brown is such a tease. We've been talking about him for well over a year now and an album still has yet to materialize. We always forgive him, though, because he keeps giving us new songs to jam...

D-Money | 03/14/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

Witness Music's 'Re:Generation'

It's always an amazing thing to watch an artist create. That's kind of what Re:Generation Music Project, a documentary featuring DJ Premier, Skrillex, The Crystal Method, Pretty Lights and Mark Ronson, is all about. Produced by Hyundai in conjuction with...

D-Money | 03/13/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Melody Thornton's 'Lipstick' Is A Dark Shade

The dark, ominous tone of The Throne's "No Church in the Wild" doesn't exactly scream "This should be an R&B song" to me, but it did for ex-Pussycat Dolls member Melody Thornton on her track "Lipstick & Guilt." Following the track's already...

D-Money | 03/13/2012 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Diggs Duke Gets Effervescent With 'Bubbles'

Continuing with his series in tribute to the great Herbie Hancock, exceptionally talented Diggs Duke is back once again with more jazzy music goodness. This time, he takes on Herbie's "Bubbles" from his 1975 album Man-Child. Diggs' take is much...

D-Money | 03/12/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Bobby Womack's Latest Has Lots Of 'Heart'

If you've watched TV One's stellar series Unsung this season, then you probably caught the episode featuring the legendary Bobby Womack. Womack, whose career has spanned over five decades, is stepping back onto the scene with his first album in...

D-Money | 03/09/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Cody ChesnuTT's 'Parting' Is Such Sweet Sorrow

One of the best conversations I've ever had about music was when I had a chat with Cody ChesnuTT after a Roots show in Dallas way back in 2003. That's why I'm so stoked about his return to the scene....

D-Money | 03/08/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

You Don't Want To 'Miss' This Kenny Wright Song

When you're a new artist, it's important that your first impression be your best one. Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Kenny Wright must've got that memo. Kenny, who's been featured on tracks by indie MC Curtiss King and lent his writing talents...

D-Money | 03/07/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Sy Smith Takes Us On A 'Fast And Curious' Joyride

It's not just her covers of songs by Billy Ocean and Teena Marie that make Sy Smith's latest, Fast and Curious, feel like a decidedly '80's-inspired affair. Each song feels like it was crafted with that era's spirit of fun...

D-Money | 03/06/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Brandy & Monica Take 'It All' Back

Brandy and Monica's latest collaboration "It All Belongs To Me" had a lot to live up to after the smash success of their last duet, "The Boy Is Mine." While I felt that it was lacking initially, I must admit...

D-Money | 03/06/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

The Seshen Unleashes Their Self-Titled Debut

Just a few months ago, we selected Bay Area collective The Seshen as one of our Bounce-Worthy artists. This week, the talented group released their self-titled debut for the masses. Continuing in their eclectic blend of electronic, R&B, and jazz,...

D-Money | 03/02/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

LaTina Webb's Lookin' Good In Her 'Honey's T-Shirt'

I've already extolled the fact that black-and-white equals sexy when it comes to music videos. Here to verify that is the sexy LaTina Webb. Her new video for Toes in the Sand's "Honey's T-Shirt" is exactly what the title suggests:...

D-Money | 03/02/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce Back, First Spin, Free Music

Cody ChesnuTT Wants To Put A 'Spell' On You

Cody ChesnuTT is a name most folks haven't heard of in a while after appearing with The Roots on 2002's "The Seed 2.0" (a remake of his own song) and dropping The Headphone Masterpiece the same year. However, outside of...

D-Money | 03/01/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

Put Your 'Trust' in Sango

Sango might not be a name you're familiar with, but it should be. The talented producer and musician caught the ear of the world with his inventive remixes of songs by artists like Aaliyah, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, and Little...

D-Money | 02/29/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Say 'Hey' To Rocket Juice & The Moon And Erykah Badu

Ah, the supergroup. A collection of artists from different realms coming together to form something new. It's something that can either go amazingly well or blow up in everyone's face. Luckily for for Rocket Juice & The Moon -- the supergroup...

D-Money | 02/29/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup, Pause For A Cause

Rich Medina & Tatyana Fazlalizadeh Inspire Us To 'Get Angry'

2011 was an important year for a myriad of reasons. While it saw many things come to pass, it was most notably a year of civil unrest and protest. From the Occupy Movement to Troy Davis to the debates over...

D-Money | 02/28/2012 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

The Robert Glasper Experiment Offers A 'Bootleg' Experience

The Robert Glasper Experiment is a name that has been on our lips quite a bit here at SBHQ. And with the release of their much-discussed Black Radio tomorrow, it's almost certain that Robert and crew will be much discussed...

D-Money | 02/27/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Gorillaz, André 3000 & James Murphy Encourage You To 'DoYaThing'

Hip hop's own version of the unicorn, André 3000, seems to be popping up all over the place as of late. Aside from his usual sporadic guest verses, he was recently tapped to be one of Gillette's spokespeople for their...

D-Money | 02/23/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Sarah MK

2012 is just beginning, and we've already had to say goodbye to some important figures in music. Luckily, as we mark the passing of some, we also mark the arrival of others. Canadian songstress Sarah MK is one of those...

D-Money | 02/22/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Van Hunt's Getting All The Way 'Live' This Year

While last year's What Were You Hoping For? might not have been what everyone expected from Van Hunt, it was definitely one of his most artistically daring outings to date. What was even better was witnessing him perform during his...

D-Money | 02/22/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Bev Lee Harling Wants You To 'Buy' What She Is Selling

In this capitalist society, it's about time that someone be frank and honest about their intentions. Allow me to introduce you to UK songstress Bev Lee Harling and her debut single "Buy Me." The song basically puts it all out...

D-Money | 02/21/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Lydia Rene Finds Her 'Prototype'

Outkast's "Prototype" has been covered several (thousand) times since it was heard on Andre 3000's The Love Below in 2003. Something about the loving and sincere lyrics just seems to resonate with many a soul singer and hopeless romantic. The...

D-Money | 02/20/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Take A Peek At Yuna's 'Life'

I love a fast turnaround. Just yesterday, we brought you details about Yuna's self-titled debut and included a short teaser of the video. Now, here that video is. It's a very simple and straightforward treatment. We follow Yuna as she...

D-Money | 02/17/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Allow Rhye To Get You 'Open'

Who exactly are Rhye? That seems to be the question du jour around the blogosphere. The mysterious European synth-pop act seemed to come out of nowhere earlier this month with their six-song EP, titled Open, and their lead single of...

D-Money | 02/17/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Prepare For Yuna's Debut This April

Late last month, we introduced you to Yuna with her debut single "Live Your Life." The Pharrell Williams-produced single is a hypnotic, inspiring jam and a great introduction to the Malaysian songstress. But Yuna has been bubbling under for quite...

D-Money | 02/16/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Spend A 'Day' At Sea With Quadron

Quadron and their self-titled debut has been the musical gift that keeps on giving, it seems. After signing with Plug Research and releasing it stateside, they've released single after single and video after video from the project. But no song...

D-Money | 02/15/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Kameron Corvet's Got This 'Love' Thing 'Under' Control

Soul singer/songwriter Kameron Corvet must not like Valentine's Day. Why else would he drop his latest freEP F_ck, Love around a time of year reserved for romance? Well, actually, if you listen a bit closer to the songs, you see that...

D-Money | 02/14/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Praise & Worship, Reviews

Le'Andria Johnson's 'Evolution' Is Worth Witnessing

On Sunday night, during the GRAMMYs pre-telecast awards ceremony, Sunday Best winner Le'Andria Johnson took home her first GRAMMY for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance for her song "Jesus," the first single from her debut The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson....

D-Money | 02/14/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will You Be Feeling Childish Gambino's 'Heartbeat'?

Childish Gambino, otherwise known as actor/comedian Donald Glover, continues rolling along with the promotion of his album Camp. The latest fruit from that promo trail is the video for single "Heartbeat." Continuing on in the emo-rap tradition of Drake, B.O.B....

D-Money | 02/13/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Little Dragon Gets Spooky In 'Crystalfilm'

No, Little Dragon wasn't nominated for a GRAMMY at last night's ceremony, but they didn't let that stop them from releasing their latest video. "Crystalfim," the haunting song from last year's Ritual Union, is the latest to get the visual...

D-Money | 02/13/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Reel People & Tony Momrelle Introduce Us To A 'Golden Lady'

I don't usually like it when people mess with a classic, especially when that classic was originally done by the legendary Stevie Wonder. However, when Reel People released Reel People Present Golden Lady, the cover of the titular song by...

D-Money | 02/10/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube

Justin Vernon & The Roots Take 'Fallon' To 'Perth'

Deciding to hire The Roots as his band was probably the best decision that Jimmy Fallon ever made. Not only did it attract Roots' fans to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, but it also made for unique musical moments (and...

D-Money | 02/10/2012 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Phonte Knows The Working Man's 'Fight' All Too Well

It's hard out here for those of us that happen to be in the 99%. Those who do have jobs more than likely have one that we can't stand and doesn't pay nearly enough. For the rest of us, it's...

D-Money | 02/10/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Interviews

Rahsaan Patterson Talks Upcoming Projects, 'Bleuphoria' & More

Rahsaan Patterson is one of those amazing talents who also happens to be almost always busy, so catching him in a spare moment -- and on his birthday, no less -- is a rare feat indeed. Yet somehow last month...

D-Money | 02/09/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

The Park's 'Days' Sure Are Funky

Bay Area's own The Park have had the pleasure of supporting numerous amounts of acts, so it's only right that they get some time to shine in their own right. They released their album The Process... via Bandcamp last summer...

D-Money | 02/08/2012 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Diggs Duke Stands Tall In Herbie Hancock's 'Shadows'

That ever-talented, and Bounce-Worthy, gentleman Diggs Duke is back again with some more candy for your ears. This time around, Diggs sets his sights on some of the '70s work of jazz great Herbie Hancock by dedicating a tribute series appearing...

D-Money | 02/08/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy, Free Music

Bounce-Worthy: Phony Ppl

Though Odd Future is probably the best known young collective of musicians, they definitely aren't the only ones. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to Phony Ppl. Don't be misled by their name, though. These guys are definitely...

D-Money | 02/07/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Praise & Worship, Reviews

Brian Courtney Wilson Should Be 'Proud' Of His Latest

The modern gospel artist has a fine line to walk. On one hand, the music they offer has to be close enough to the traditional gospel sound and message that it doesn't alienate those who've come up with greats like...

D-Money | 02/07/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Will Monica & Brandy's Latest Be 'All' You Hoped For?

It's been14 years since Brandy and Monica collaborated on the blockbuster single "The Boy Is Mine" in 1998, so it goes without saying that anticipation shot up when news of a new collaboration leaked last month. And now that collaboration...

D-Money | 02/06/2012 at 7:00 PM | Permalink

First Spin

Zara McFarlane Offers You 'More' From Her Debut

We've featured singer Zara McFarlane here on SoulBounce before, including inducting her into our esteemed collection of Bounce-Worthy artists. So it's no surprise that her name is once again on our lips and fingertips. This time it's for her latest...

D-Money | 02/06/2012 at 2:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

The Internet Give You Four More 'Ladies' To Enjoy

It seems like it was just the other day that I was talking about that talented duo The Internet (maybe because it was), but I have more news about Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians that will be music to...

D-Money | 02/03/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Esperanza Spalding & Algebra Blessett Mine 'Black Gold'

It's been nearly a full year since Esperanza Spalding deservedly took home the Best New Artist award at last year's GRAMMYs (I still relish in the shock and awe that caused amongst Justin Bieber fans). Now she's back with Radio...

D-Money | 02/02/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

'Live It Up' Through The Eyes Of The Internet

While many have been jamming to The Internet's groove since late December, yesterday the Odd Future duo releases the physical deluxe edition of their debut Purple Naked Ladies. To commemorate the occasion, they've decided to hit us with a two-fer....

D-Money | 02/01/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Frank Ocean Does His 'Voodoo' Oh So Well

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

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

Reviews

Jazzanova Turns Their Sound 'Upside Down'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music, Releases

The Paxtons Take You Down 'Avenue B'

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

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

First Spin

Get Your 'Life' With Yuna

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

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

First Spin

Boom Clap Bachelors Make A 'Stop' With Cris Prolific

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Stacy Barthe Decides To 'Keep It' Real

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Catch Up With The Internet In 'Fastlane'

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

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

First Spin

Discover A 'Peace' Of SBTRKT's Past

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

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

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

Common Adds More 'LUV' To His Acting Resume

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

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

A Soulful Noise, First Spin

Sonnymoon Kick Off Their '2012'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

First Spin

Melanie Fiona Makes 'Wrong' Sound So Right

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Rewind

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Take A Look Into Van Hunt's 'Eyes'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Mark Ronson Serves Up More Musical Gumbo

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

'You Already Knew' Black Star Would Rock 'Jimmy Fallon'

Though it's not even a week old yet, 2012 is already looking like a great year for music. So many anticipated projects are popping up all over the place, including the long awaited return of Black Star. Talib Kweli and...

D-Money | 01/05/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, House of Soul

Lemy Leopard Shows House Is Here To 'Stay'

It seems that pop and R&B music are imitating electronic music more than ever (and usually doing a bad job at it). That's why I'm glad there are folks like Lemy Leopard. The Paris-born, Quebec-raised groovesmith is helping to revolutionize...

D-Money | 01/04/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Diggs Duke Delivers Solid 'Gold'

While most of us were chugging champagne from the bottle this New Year's Eve (don't even try to act like it was just me), our Bounce-Worthy brother Diggs Duke decided to start off 2012 by releasing some new music for...

D-Money | 01/02/2012 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: A Tribe Called Quest 'The Low End Theory'

It's only fitting that we close out our Class of 1991 series with a question for the ages: Which is A Tribe Called Quest's best album, The Low End Theory or Midnight Marauders? Both have their strong points and classic...

D-Money | 12/30/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulBounce Honors

SoulBounce Honors 2011's Group Of The Year: The Roots

Can you say "three-peat"? Yes, folks, for the third year in a row, The Legendary Roots Crew has been chosen as SoulBounce's Group of the Year. And why wouldn't they be? The hardest working group in show business showed no...

D-Money | 12/29/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Frank Ocean Ends The Year With A Double Dose

By now you guys should know that if there's a new Frank Ocean track, I'm going to be on it. So you already know that, with two Frankie O. tracks leaking over the holiday, a post from me would soon...

D-Money | 12/27/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Mariah Carey 'Emotions'

Success is a double-edged sword. Triumph not only makes most artists household names, it also ups the ante for their next effort significantly. It's a lesson that Mariah Carey learned in 1991 when she tackled the sophomore slump with her...

D-Money | 12/26/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rewind

SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Prince & The New Power Generation 'Diamond And Pearls'

When Prince's single "Gett Off" dropped in the summer of 1991 I was around eight, so a lot of the sexual overtones went straight over my head. Luckily for me, Prince's video for "Gett Off" cleared up any misconceptions that...

D-Money | 12/23/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Lili K. & Peter Cottontale Bring You A 'Prelude' To Your 'Christmas' Cheer

I don't like Christmas music. I really don't. But it seems that folks around SBHQ want to make my Grinchy little heart grow three times its size. How else can you explain why Lili K. and Peter Cottontale's holiday ditty...

D-Money | 12/23/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube

Timbaland Shares TMI With E! In His 'Story'

Timbaland, along with his partner in crime Missy Elliott, turned the music world upside down when they first burst into the public consciousness in the late '90s, and his sounds dominated a great deal of the '00s. It was only...

D-Money | 12/22/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Robin Thicke's Latest Is Hit Or Miss, But Heavy On The 'Love'

Robin Thicke has come a long way from his shaggy-haired Cherry Blue Skies days. Now more of a debonair playboy than a wild child singing love songs, Thicke seems to have spent the last few albums trying to solidify himself...

D-Money | 12/21/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

James Blake Makes His 'Case' With A New Video

I believe it was a wise man that once said "Joni Mitchell never lies," and that man was right. Whether the song was about love, cultural politics, or just a simple observation, Mitchell's lyrics always ring true and heartfelt. Crooner...

D-Money | 12/20/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Marques Toliver Has An 'Answer' For You

It's been a few months since we've heard anything new from the Bounce-Worthy Marques Toliver but, judging from his latest output, those months were put to good use. His latest freelease, Studying For My Ph.D, is chock-full of inspired musical...

D-Money | 12/19/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Yahzarah Unwraps A 'Lonely' Christmas Classic

As a general rule, I avoid Christmas music as much as possible. It's prompted my friends to call me a multitude of Grinches and Scrooges, but I'll be all of that. It's not that it's all bad (though there a...

D-Money | 12/19/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Mateo's 'Love' Has Limits, But Shows Promise

For many, "Say It's So" might've been their first introduction to pop/R&B singer Mateo, but he's not new to the music scene by any means. He was originally a signee to MySpace Records and has since worked behind the scenes...

D-Money | 12/16/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

The Roots Come 'Undun' In Short Film

It's been a little over a week since The Roots' latest masterpiece undun was released, and we here at SBHQ are still basking in its brilliance. We made an effort to bring all four of the album's video shorts that...

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

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: The Seshen

It's lovely when you find something that you didn't know you wanted, but you're so glad to have found. That's how I felt when I stumbled upon San Francisco-based band The Seshen. Counting Little Dragon, Erykah Badu, J. Dilla, and...

D-Money | 12/15/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Video SoulBounce

Saul Williams To Bring 'Sunlight' To A City Near You

Saul Williams might be living in France now, but that doesn't mean that he has no love for us here in North America. To prove so, he's hitting the road in support of his latest masterpiece Volcanic Sunlight. Not just...

D-Money | 12/14/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Bianca Raquel Gives A 'F--k'

I'm not usually one for salty language in R&B. To me, it's usually just done for shock value and rarely adds anything to the song (not that I'm against cursing, as anyone who knows me will attest to). So I...

D-Money | 12/13/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Mateo Finds Rihanna's 'Love' And Covers It

Hot on the heels of dropping his Love & Stadiums II EP last week, pop/R&B singer Mateo has started a cover series, in which he'll be performing stripped-down covers of popular songs -- as well as a few of his...

D-Money | 12/13/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Is Ruben Studdard's Bobby Brown Remake Solid As A 'Rock'?

The Velvet Teddy Bear and one-time American Idol champ Ruben Studdard is back on the block, and this time he's setting his sights on some more classic material. We last heard from him playing the fairly decent Alexander O'Neal to...

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

First Spin, Free Music

Jose James Gets All The Way 'Live' At The Triple Door

There's nothing quite like seeing your favorite performer live, especially when they know how to put on a great show. Jose James is a performer who always electrifies when he's on stage. Because he realizes that everyone can't always get...

D-Money | 12/09/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Delilah Shows 'You' Some 'Love'

I do hope that you took notice when we here at SB last wrote about the sultry songstress Delilah. At that time, SoulUK was singing the praises of her superb song "Go" and her EP of the same name. Now...

D-Money | 12/08/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

The Roots & Bilal Take It To The 'Other Side' On 'Late Night'

If you haven't bought a copy of The Roots' latest album undun, WHY?! Seriously, it's easily a contender for album of the year status. Though I obviously don't see why I should have to convince you, I'll offer some proof...

D-Money | 12/07/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Interviews

Mateo Talks 'Love,' 'Stadiums' & Ambition

Up-and-coming singer Mateo is an artist on the verge. With backing from Kerry "Krucial" Brothers and prime placement on Brother's Krucial Noise label, he's ending the year with the release of his EP Love & Stadiums II and setting up...

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

Video SoulBounce

Catch Kendra Morris' 'Concrete Waves'

As much muck as Twitter can rake up, especially when a reality or award show is on TV, I'm finding that it can be one of the best ways to discover new artists or music. Kendra Morris is one such...

D-Money | 12/06/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Kevin Michael Asks You To 'Use Your Heart'

It's been a while since we've heard anything from singer Kevin Michael (or K of THEY, or whatever he wants to call himself these days). Last we heard, he was "Rolling in the Deep" with his cover of Adele's now-signature...

D-Money | 12/06/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

It's Not All Sunshine, But You'll Enjoy Meshell Ndegeocello's 'Weather'

No one can write about love and heartache quite like Meshell Ndegeocello can. While those themes are weaved throughout her work, no album made this more apparent than 1999's Bitter. About the loss of a lover, Bitter was moody and...

D-Money | 12/05/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Rox Steals Rihanna's 'Girl' & Makes It All Her Own

I'm still convinced that Rihanna is some kind of insidious plot hatched by the Illuminati to infect the masses. How else can you explain why she's released an album every fall since the beginning of her career, or why, despite...

D-Money | 12/05/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Amy Winehouse Takes On A Timeless 'Girl'

As the date nears closer for Amy Winehouse's posthumous Lioness: Hidden Treasures, our anticipation here at SBHQ grows. From the leaked tracks we've heard, like the lovely "Our Day Will Come" and the sublime "Halftime," it's seeming that the album...

D-Money | 12/02/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Little Dragon Cuts The Internet's 'Cocaine'

When I wrote about The Internet's video for "Cocaine," it got quite a few responses, ranging from outrage to reverence. Even if The Internet lost some fans over it, they still have four very important allies in Little Dragon. Perhaps returning...

D-Money | 12/02/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Diggs Duke

Today's more athletic brand of R&B is all fine and good, but sometimes you want a bit more than the slick production and endless sea of oversinging and falsetto that seems to be mainstream R&B's flavor du jour. So, where...

D-Money | 12/01/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

If You've 'Never' Heard Of Stacy Barthe, Now's Your Chance

You may not be familiar with the name Stacy Barthe, but you might be familiar with her work. As a songwriter, she's worked with everyone from Cool and Dre to Tricky Stewart and has penned album tracks for Rihanna and...

D-Money | 12/01/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Daley Returns With A 'Smoking' New Video

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

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

First Spin

Jazmine Sullivan Gets 'Career' Minded

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

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

Pause For A Cause, SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Common Shares His 'Dreams' With The People of Haiti

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

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

Rewind

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin

Get 'Addicted' To Lyndriette

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

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

Reviews

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

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

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

Rewind

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

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

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

First Spin, Video SoulBounce

Take A 'Feel Trip' With Radio Galaxy

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

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

I Was There

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

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

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

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Shameem

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

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

Video SoulBounce

The Roots Get Gully With 'Stomp'

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

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

First Spin

Come Get Your 'Refill' Of Elle Varner

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

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

Reviews

Bask In Saul Williams' 'Volcanic Sunlight'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin

Austin Brown Is Your 'Midnight Man'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Reviews

Mayer Hawthorne Reintroduces Himself With 'How Do You Do'

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

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

A Soulful Noise, First Spin, Releases

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

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

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

A Soulful Noise, Releases

The Internet Prepare To Unleash Their 'Purple Naked Ladies'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

I Was There

Goapele Celebrates Her New 'Dawn' In New York

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

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

Video SoulBounce

The Roots Make An Arresting Statement With 'Make My'

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

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

First Spin

Common Finds His 'Sweet' Spot

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

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

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Saul Williams Lets You Test His 'Patience'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Frank Ocean Is 'Back' Once Again

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

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

Video SoulBounce

J*DaVeY Wanna Know "Whatchalookin@"

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin

Mark Ronson Brings You Jazz 'A La Modeliste'

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

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

I Was There

Eric Roberson Shows NYC Just How 'Nice' He Is

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

A Soulful Noise, Releases

J*DaVeY Show Off Their 'Designer' Album Artwork

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

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

First Spin, Free Music, Video SoulBounce

Get 'Over' Yourself & 'Move' With Common

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

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

First Spin

Share In Meshell Ndegeocello's 'La Petit Mort'

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

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

I'm Mad, Video SoulBounce

Justin Timberlake Manages To Piss Us Off Again

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

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

I Was There

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Greg Banks

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Spend 'Another Night' With JKriv & Adeline Michèle

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

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

I Was There

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

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

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

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

A Soulful Noise, Events

Meshell Ndegeocello To Take Her 'Weather' On The Road

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Feel The Beat With Gloria Estefan In 'Wepa'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

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

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

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

First Spin

Listen To Zara McFarlane 'Blossom'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup, Soul Fashioned

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

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

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

A Soulful Noise

Frank Ocean To Test The Solo Waters On Tour

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Amber Riley Deserves To Be In The 'Spotlight'

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

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

First Spin

Tristan Wilds Has Been 'Thinking About You'

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

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

First Spin

Justin Timberlake Has Something To 'Say'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Will You 'Boo' This Friends Remake?

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

J*DaVeY Takes You Down The Rabbit Hole To 'Wonderland'

After catching them on their New Designer Drug Tour over the summer, my love for alt-R&B duo J*DaVeY grew exponentially. One of the reasons why was their performance of the trippy "Queen of Wonderland." While on the European leg of...

D-Money | 09/30/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Adele Does Paris With Her Special 'Someone'

While "Rolling in the Deep" was perhaps the most covered song from Adele's record-breaking album 21, the melancholy "Someone Like You" is definitely a close second. It's easy to see why, though, as the song's pain and heartbreak are as...

D-Money | 09/30/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Adeline Delivers 'Soul' By The 'Pounds'

We first hipped you guys to singer Adeline in connection with Tortured Soul's JKriv, whose "Another Night" was blessed with her amazing vocals. Now, we get to see what the singer -- and bass player !! -- can do on her own....

D-Money | 09/29/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Amber Mimz Wants To Give You A 'Kiss'

Ahh, the forehead kiss. Originally a (not so) secret move of seduction in the male arsenal, it was officially outed by Taye Diggs and company in 1999's The Best Man and has been talked about ever since. New York-based songstress...

D-Money | 09/29/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Kid Creole And The Coconuts Come Back 'Screaming'

At times Kid Creole and the Coconuts' I Wake Up Screaming seems like listening to a cast album for a Broadway show you've never seen, and that's a good thing. Most songs could stand on their own, but it still...

D-Money | 09/28/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Get Lost In The Internet's 'Love Song'

Last we heard from OFWGKTA's Syd Tha Kid, she was working wonders on Little Dragon's "Seconds." She's back, however, and this time she's on the other side of the boards. Teaming up with fellow Odd Futurer Matt Martians and calling...

D-Money | 09/27/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Take It 'Slow' With Joe

Even in this oversexed society, it isn't always about sex. Sensing that there was a void in the chaste love song department, R&B singer Joe decided to record his ode "Slow Kisses." And while Joe definitely gets an A for...

D-Money | 09/26/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Van Hunt Gives 'Em Everything They Were 'Hoping For' In NYC

Van Hunt is a curious case. You see Mr. Hunt, who cut his teeth in the industry writing songs for the likes of Dionne Farris and Cree Summer, has always walked a fine line between the smoothness of R&B and...

D-Money | 09/23/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Relax in Paradise

Vesta Williams (1957-2011)

R&B Singer Vesta Williams Found Dead [The Root] Vesta Williams [Official][Facebook][Wiki]...

D-Money | 09/23/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Mateo Get's Much 'Love' At His EP Listening Party

There was a lot going on Tuesday night in New York's AM Studios Art Gallery, and I'm not talking about the art. Journalists, record execs, and industry players milled about the intimate space, bobbing their heads to the music blaring...

D-Money | 09/23/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: Andre Henry

Atlanta native Andre Henry may be a minister of sorts, but that doesn't mean that his music can't be secular. The self-confessed hopeless romantic now calls New York his home and is on a mission, it seems, to redefine the...

D-Money | 09/23/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Mateo, Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys Have Their 'Say'

We here at SBHQ last heard from R&B up-and-comer Mateo on his collaboration with Goapele and Ab-Liva "Don't Shoot Me Down." Recently, I had the pleasure of attending Mateo's listening party for his forthcoming Love & Stadiums II EP (you'll...

D-Money | 09/22/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Little Dragon 'Shuffle' It Up On 'Later With Jools Holland'

If you haven't seen Little Dragon live, well, I take pity on your existence. That's because those of us in the know have had the experience of seeing the quirky Swedish band and know that they deliver one hell of...

D-Money | 09/22/2011 at 12:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Is This New Glenn Lewis Video A 'Good One?'

We first alerted you to R&B crooner Glenn Lewis' song "Good One" nearly a year ago. Since then, there hasn't been much other news from his camp. Now, we finally have a video. Just like the song itself, there's nothing...

D-Money | 09/21/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

J. Cole & Missy Elliott Seem 'Perfect' Together

Remember just last week when I told you that J. Cole's upcoming Cole World: The Sideline Story had some bangers on it? Well, my friends, I'm pleased to bring you one of them right now with "Nobody's Perfect." J's having...

D-Money | 09/20/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jmil Kly Brings You The 'Delicieux' Side Of Hip-Hop

I believe that I already told you that Texas has a bevy of talent, and to further prove my point, I give you Jmil Kly. I stumbled upon Dallas native Jmil while perusing music blogs and seeing his video for...

D-Money | 09/20/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Jazmine Sullivan Keeps It 'Fly & Sexy'

Is it just me, or does new Jazmine Sullivan leak every month? While Jazzy may be on a self-imposed sabbatical from industry affairs, someone in her camp wants to make sure that she stays on our minds. Not to let September feel...

D-Money | 09/19/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Bilal Shows NYC A Lot On 'Little One' Summer Tour

For me, seeing the ever-elusive Bilal Oliver perform has been on my musical bucket list for seven years now. It seems I had always "almost seen" him live only to find that something, usually timing or money, always thwarted the...

D-Money | 09/19/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Are You 'Thinking' Of Taking A 'Swim' In Frank's Visual Ocean?

As SoulBounce's resident Frank Ocean-ographer, I'd be remiss to not let you know that Frank dropped not one, but two, visual gems this week...and I'm not even going to pretend I understand either of them. Yes, the much-teased video for...

D-Money | 09/16/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

De La + Fela = Nothin' But 'Soul'

What do you get when you mix Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti with hip-hop pioneers De La Soul? Well, Fela Soul, of course. Gummy Soul artist Amerigo Gazaway had the foresight to combine the two musical forces, and I must say...

D-Money | 09/15/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

J. Cole Gives Us A Preview Of His 'World'

It's actually happening. After two years of hype after signing to Jay-Z's Roc Nation, J. Cole is finally poised to release his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story. The album, which drops September 27th, comes after a litany of...

D-Money | 09/15/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

This Is Proof That Stevie Is Indeed 'Wonder-FULL'

If you paid any attention to Twitter over the weekend, then you probably heard about WonderFULL-LA this past Saturday night. I can attest from attending the NYC counterpart that the event, DJ Spinna's annual tribute to the sheer musical genius...

D-Money | 09/14/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Tony Bennett Reminds Us Why We Love Amy Winehouse 'Body And Soul'

If she had seen today, Amy Winehouse would have been 28 years old. The music world is still reeling from her loss, but it can find some solace in this just released video for her duet with Tony Bennett, "Body...

D-Money | 09/14/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'Turn To' Tony Bennett & Queen Latifah For A Classy Duet

Though we've all heard more about "Body and Soul," his duet with the late Amy Winehouse, Tony Bennett's Duets II sports quite the impressive roster of duet partners. Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, Mariah Carey, and even Lady Gaga feature on...

D-Money | 09/13/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Does Ed Sheeran's Frank Ocean Cover Sink or 'Swim'?

When writing about Frank Ocean's "Dying for Your Love," I mentioned how much I dug Frank's top-notch songwriting skills. Though some folks my have thought my claim was dubious, I stand by it. Someone else who feels the way I...

D-Money | 09/13/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Let Lloyd Take You Out On 'Saturday Night'

Maybe it's because I don't pay attention to BET's 106 & Park (or listen to the radio for that matter), but I had no idea that Lloyd put out an album this year. While I may have slept on Ashanti's...

D-Money | 09/12/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Have You Been 'Dying' For Some New Frank Ocean?

"Dying for Your Love" is yet another in the sea of leaked material we've gotten from Mr. Frank Ocean. This time he's enlisted James Fauntleroy -- yes, the guy who Chris Brown compared him to on Twitter, which resulted in...

D-Money | 09/09/2011 at 12:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Little Dragon Keep Bringing The 'Heat'

I hope you put on your dancing shoes today, because Little Dragon have definitely brought the groove with their video for "Brush the Heat." Perhaps the most danceable track on Ritual Union (and possibly in the entire LD oeuvre), this...

D-Money | 09/09/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Jose James Spreads 'Trouble' 'All Over' With These New Tracks

Jose James is no stranger to SoulBounce, but any new music from him thrown our way is worthy of mentioning. The last thing we heard from Mr. James was "Vicadin," his collaboration with Flying Lotus. Now we get some goodies...

D-Money | 09/08/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Get Lost In 'Transit' With Robin Hannibal

If you've been a fan of his previous work (or just happen to be an avid SoulBounce reader) then you know that Robin Hannibal's solo effort Bobby dropped this Tuesday. His label Plug Research understands that some folks like to...

D-Money | 09/08/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Amanda Seales & Her 'Trendsettas' Do Paris

She may have dropped the "Diva" from her name, but that hasn't stopped Amanda Seales from going strong this year. She's made a handful of appearances on Showbiz Tonight, and in April, she dropped her free EP Madame Monochrome, much...

D-Money | 09/07/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Press 'Play' For The Sexier Side Of Goapele

What is it about the black-and-white music video that automatically reads "sexy"? Janet famously announced her sex siren status with "Love Will Never Do (Without You)," Chris Isaak's "Wicked Games" has gone down in history as one of the sexiest...

D-Money | 09/07/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Little Dragon & Syd Tha Kid Come Back For 'Seconds'

We here at SBHQ have been jamming to Little Dragon's Ritual Union since its release in July. If you read my review of the album, then you already know that my favorite track from the set is the sentimental "Seconds."...

D-Money | 09/07/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Do 'You Got The Love' For DJ Center, Gretchen Parlato & Sam Champ?

When producer DJ Center dropped his debut Everything in Time early in 2010, it was chock-full of gems. However, the one track that stood out for me was the remake of Chaka Khan & Rufus' "You Got the Love." The...

D-Money | 08/31/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Will You Want To 'Wake' From Terius Nash's Dream?

As much as I try to avoid The-Dream and his many musical "contributions," the man has become so ubiquitous in R&B that it's damn near impossible. One of the areas I've been most successful is his own solo material, which...

D-Money | 08/30/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

The Fantastics! Give 'The People' Their 'All'

Acid jazz is one of those subgenres of music that the early nineties produced that disappeared from the limelight as soon as it came. However, it did leave one lasting reminder in The Brand New Heavies. After the Heavies' last...

D-Money | 08/29/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Can Mya & Trina's 'Earthquake' Make Your Earth Move?

In case you haven't been on the East Coast during the week of underwhelming natural disasters, Mya and Trina would like to help you out. They've prepared their very own disaster, titled "Earthquake," that is ready to wreak havoc on...

D-Money | 08/29/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Music, Reviews

Rochelle Jordan Makes A Name For Herself With 'R O J O'

Who does Rochelle Jordan think she is? On her mixtape, R O J O, She has the audacity to sample Kelis ("Earth to Your Brain"), do a mashup of "Swing My Way" and "My Boo" ("Shawty"), delve into Thom Yorke ("Sleep"),...

D-Money | 08/26/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Does Beyoncé's '1+1' Video Add Up?

As she did with previous albums, it seems that Beyoncé will create videos for each song on 4. Last night, she debuted the video for the album's first track "1+1" on E!, much to her stan's delight. Directed by King...

D-Money | 08/26/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'Hear' (And See) Jill Scott's 'Call'

I'm not ashamed to admit that "Hear My Call," the powerful, pulsing heart of Jill Scott's The Light of the Sun, might have put a tear in my eye a time or two (though I'm more likely to say it's...

D-Money | 08/25/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Will You Be 'Rockin' Out' With Kid Creole & The Coconuts?

August Darnell, a.k.a. Kid Creole, and his band Kid Creole & The Coconuts have been in the business for nearly 40 years, but most of us folks stateside would be hard pressed to name a song by them. A spinoff of Dr. Buzzard's...

D-Money | 08/25/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Phonte Is 'Not Here' To Play Around

"Yes Phontigga spit Amazon flame and 9th rekindle it." That line from Phonte's debut solo single "Not Here Anymore" pretty much sums up my feelings about it. Phonte promised that he'd be delivering heat on his solo record and damn...

D-Money | 08/24/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Little Dragon's 'Union' Is Not The Typical 'Ritual'

What do you do when your first two albums propel you into international recognition and firmly plant you at the forefront of an electro-soul movement? If you're Little Dragon, you don't simply rest on your laurels, you release Ritual Union,...

D-Money | 08/24/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Soulpersona & Sibel Thrasher Shed A Little 'Daylight'

If you're gonna cover Roy Ayers, you've got to do it right. Not only is the man's music the work of an immensely talented musical genius, but it's also the basis of many of hip-hop and modern R&B's classic joints...

D-Money | 08/24/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Nikki Jean Makes One 'Love'-ly Video

Philly songstress Nikki Jean is cuteness personified. Of course this is no surprise to those that already follow her constantly-updated video blog The Nikki Jean Project. Not only does she give her loyal followers face time and updates about her music projects...

D-Money | 08/23/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Come Down To 'Earth' With Rochelle Jordan

Is it just me or is Rochelle Jordan giving you an early-Kelis vibe? It could be the massive curly 'fro she's rocking or her alt-R&B steez she's got going on. Not to say that she's copying from Madame Milkshake's playbook,...

D-Money | 08/22/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Get Ready For The Weeknd With 'Thursday'

I know today is Friday and everything, but can we talk about Thursday for a moment? No, I'm not talking about yesterday, I'm talking about the mixtape that Abel Tesfaye and his collective known to you as The Weeknd dropped...

D-Money | 08/19/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Aloe Blacc Has Us Seeing 'Green'

Aloe Blacc's Good Things seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. Released late last year, it's yielded four videos: the ubiquitous "I Need A Dollar," the noire-ish "Femme Fatale," the super cute "Loving You Is Killing Me," and now...

D-Money | 08/18/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Lenny Kravitz Offers Up Two More Slices Of 'America'

With its release date less than two weeks away, those awaiting Lenny Kravitz's Black and White America won't have to wait too long. To further whet your collective appetites, two new leaks, "Sunflower" and "Boongie Drop," have been making the rounds. While...

D-Money | 08/18/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

'When' Chromeo & Solange's 'Night Falls,' Somebody's Gettin' Pregnant

If anyone were the modern-day successors to Hall & Oates's '80's hybrid of soul and pop, it would have to be Chromeo. The Montreal-based duo, consisting of Dave 1 and P-Thugg, have been known just as much for their creative...

D-Money | 08/17/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Get 'Over' With Nicholas Ryan Gant

Though we've mentioned him a few times, we've never given Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Nicholas Ryan Gant his own personal shine. A collaborator with many SoulBounce regulars like Zo! and Muhsinah, Gant just released his Phantom Lover-produced single "Over Us." An off-beat...

D-Money | 08/16/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kanye West & Jay-Z Go On A Joyride In 'Otis'

Call me a hater if you must, but I wasn't a part of the group who collectively creamed themselves fawning over "Otis" when it dropped late last month. The Throne (could we be any more pretentious Jay & 'Ye?) may have...

D-Money | 08/12/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce Back, First Spin

'Let's Make' Sure Not To Forget Allen Anthony

Remember Christión? Fifteen years ago, they were the first R&B act to sign to Roc-A-Fella Records and were riding high from lead single "Full of Smoke." Some years later, lead singer Allen Anthony went solo with his single "Alright" but...

D-Money | 08/12/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Get Stuck In J*DaVeY's 'Quicksand'

So, SoulBouncers, who do you love? No, seriously, who do you love? I only ask because J*DaVeY seems to really want to know in their song (and now video) "Quicksand." Wearing lace, plastic, and a week's worth of wigs, Miss Jack...

D-Money | 08/11/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Get 'Together' With Daley & Marsha Ambrosius

While no one country has the a monopoly on the Soul/R&B sound, the Brits seem to be very well-versed in it. If you need any proof, just ask Adele as she looks down on us from the top of the...

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

I Was There

Nikka Costa Shows New York Why She's A 'Pro'

I don't think I ever truly knew what the term "spitfire" meant until I saw Nikka Costa in concert. She is the living embodiment of the word, all guts and gusto and not a single timid bone in her body....

D-Money | 08/10/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Elle Varner & J. Cole Would Like To 'Give It To You'

Sometimes love can be like that extra special pair of kicks you can't live without. At least, that's what newcomer and musical prodigy Elle Varner thinks according to her new track "Only Wanna Give It to You." Though the analogy...

D-Money | 08/10/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Releases

The Rurals Wanna Give You 'A Little Something'

If you guys have noticed anything about me in my short time here at SoulBounce, it's that I love a laid-back groove. Imagine my joy this morning when I pressed play and found just that. As The Rurals, an English...

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

A Soulful Noise, Events

Trombone Shorty To Bring His 'Encore' To A City Near You

Does Trombone Shorty ever stop? We've already told you about his upcoming album For True, which will be out September 13th, and we've even given you a taste of his new single "Encore." Now, Shorty has announced a new worldwide...

D-Money | 08/04/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Will Sonnymoon Make You Want To Say 'Yes?'

One of the main reasons that all you reading this need to head over to the SoulBounce Hang Suite over at Turntable.fm is for the sheer musical discovery factor. One very late night while hanging there, one of the DJs...

D-Money | 08/03/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Ahmed Sirour & Michelle Thompson 'Rep' For 'Brooklyn'

Do the Right Thing, Spike Lee's seminal 1989 film about the events on a hot summer day in Brooklyn, has been influencing young black filmmakers for over two decades now. It's only fitting that the music from the film, composed...

D-Money | 08/02/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Alice Russell Goes 'Crazy' For 'Queens Of Pop'

We here at SoulBounce are still patiently awaiting a follow up to Alice Russell's 2008 album, Pot of Gold. While we wait, we're willing to take any bit the songstress will throw in the direction of our ears. In June...

D-Money | 08/02/2011 at 12:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Saturn Never Sleeps Bring 'Yesterday's Machine' Into The Future

If you like your soul on the experiemental/sci-fi side, then Saturn Never Sleeps has got something that you should hear. The group, a union of DJ/proucer King Britt and singer/producer Rucyl, has concocted a potent mix taking equal parts Portishead...

D-Money | 08/01/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Austin Brown Gives His 'All' On 'Lopez Tonight'

If there's one person that has a lot riding on his shoulders, it's Austin Brown. Don't let the common last name fool you, Austin is a descendant of musical royalty. The latest heir to the Jackson family throne, his mother...

D-Money | 08/01/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Trombone Shorty Comes Back For His 'Encore'

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

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

Video SoulBounce

'Go Out' For A Wild Time With Little Dragon

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

Free Music, Mixtape Roundup

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

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

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

I Was There

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin

Teairra Mari Needs To 'Come Back' To Her Senses

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

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

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

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

Reviews

The Foreign Exchange Invite You To Be Their 'Friends'

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

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

A Soulful Noise, Releases

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

First Spin

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Nostalgia 77 Bring A 'Hush' To Your Busy Day

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

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

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: ERIMAJ

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

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

First Spin

Lenny Kravitz Is About That 'Rock Star City Life'

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

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

A Soulful Noise, The Interwebs

Remixers: Alicia Keys Wants You!

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

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

Video SoulBounce

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

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

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

SoulTube

BET Puts On Its 'Sunday Best' For Another Season

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

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

A Soulful Noise, Events

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

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

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

Video SoulBounce

Electric Wire Hustle Do It 'Again'

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

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

First Spin, Free Music

Idle Warship Want To Get You In Their 'System'

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

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

Bounce-Worthy

Bounce-Worthy: LaTina Webb

You know what group of people get a bad rap? Background singers. They're looked upon as less than the stars that they sing for though they're often doing a lot of the work -- and in some cases they're doing...

D-Money | 07/05/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Anais Aida Gets Comfortable In Rihanna's 'Skin'

Here at SoulBounce, we've already sang the praises of Anais Aida's previous covers of Anthony David's "As Above So Below" and Janelle Monáe's "Say You'll Go." Now she returns with a cover of Rihanna's "Skin." Before I give you my...

D-Money | 07/05/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

J*DaVeY Offer Their 'New Designer Drug' On The Road

I still find it criminal that most people haven't discovered the musical genius that is Brook D'Leau and Miss Jack Davey. The duo first burst into my consciousness via "Mr. Mister," their raunchy first single from 2005. Since then, I've...

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

First Spin, Free Music, Pause For A Cause, Releases

Red Hot Takes It Back To 'Rio' For An All-Star Tribute To Tropicália

Going 22 years strong now, the Red Hot Organization has been a strong force in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Their Red Hot compilations have been a big part of that. The have been able to gather a who's who of...

D-Money | 06/30/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Drake Pays A Visit To 'Marvin's Room'

Wheelchair Jimmy Drake had the Internet going nuts when he dropped "Marvin's Room" earlier this month. The song, whose title has nothing to do with the song's subject matter (it's named after the famed Marvin's Room studio that was established...

D-Money | 06/28/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Kindred The Family Soul Make 'Magic Happen'

If you caught our "Twitterview" with husband and wife duo Kindred the Family Soul, then you'll know that they hooked up with none other than in-demand music video director Matthew A. Cherry to collaborate on the video for their single...

D-Money | 06/27/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

No I.D.'s Cocaine 80s & Common Bring You 'Summer Madness'

It seems everyone these days is talking about cocaine in one way or another. Add producer extraordinaire No I.D. and his mysterious collective Cocaine 80s to that list. The collective consists of Steve Wyreman, Rob Kinelski, Kevin Randolph, James Fauntleroy,...

D-Money | 06/23/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Who Knew 'Someone Like' Antonique Smith Could Sing Like This?

If you're scratching your head as to who Antonique Smith, don't worry, you're not alone. The actress didn't appear on my radar until I had the dubious pleasure of seeing the Biggie Smalls biopic Notorious. Antonique played Faith Evans...

D-Money | 06/23/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

John Legend Surprises Church & Shows Them 'How' He 'Got Over'

Before John Legend was "John Legend" he was plain ol' John Stephens. While he attended school at the University of Pennsylvania, he worked his way through by serving as a musical director for several churches. So it was only...

D-Money | 06/22/2011 at 12:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Jill Scott Takes Us On A Journey To The 'Sun'

A new Jill Scott album is like a visit from your favorite cousin that you only see every once in a while. It's because her albums have such an intimate feel to them. The Light of the Sun takes this...

D-Money | 06/21/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Will Frank Ocean's 'Novacane' Leave You Numb?

You can say a lot about singer/songwriter Frank Ocean and his OFWGKTA (a ridiculous acronym that's too much to explain; if you don't know, Google it), but one thing rings true: Frank is a very creative boy. Twitter beefs with...

D-Money | 06/21/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Cee-Lo & The Neptunes Build Some Strong 'Bridges'

It seems like you can't throw a rock without hitting a new or unreleased track from Cee-Lo Green. The past few months have seen numerous collaborations and solo efforts surface, and he also recently put out the video for "I...

D-Money | 06/20/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Creative Control Invites You Into Sarah White's 'Living Room'

Have you ever wanted a intimate peek into your favorite artist's life and thought process? If you answered yes, then Creative Control and Caits Meissner have just what you need. They've come together to bring you "The Living Room Sessions,"...

D-Money | 06/17/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Lil' Mo Should've Left This One 'On The Floor'

On this edition of "When Bad Songs Happen to Great Singers" we have former Missy Elliott protegé Lil' Mo. I once saw Lil' Mo perform at a club in Atlanta three years ago. She was an absolute wild woman, growling...

D-Money | 06/16/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Siik Gives Brandy His 'Best'

It was the summer of '95 and teen R&B queen Brandy Norwood was still riding high off the success of her singles "I Wanna Be Down" and "Baby" when she released her third single "Best Friend." It has stood the...

D-Money | 06/16/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Kim Burrell Gives You Nothin' But 'Love' On Her Latest

There's not much to say about Kim Burrell that hasn't already been said before, but it all bears repeating. One of the most revered voices in gospel music today, the Houston-native continues to amaze on her latest, The Love Album....

D-Money | 06/16/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Can Joss Stone 'Somehow' Win You Over?

Oh, the conundrum that is Joss Stone. When I first heard her, back when she was Questlove-approved, I felt like she had so much potential. Here was this very young girl covering huge songs and, for the most part, delivering...

D-Money | 06/15/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Terri Walker Takes Us To 'Wonderland' On New Mixtape

The last time we heard from UK songstress Terri Walker was way back in February when she released the clip for her song "So Hard." Since then, fans anticipating her new album have been waiting...and waiting...and waiting still on her...

D-Money | 06/14/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Alex Boyd Let's His 'Light' Shine in NYC

The Rose Club at the Plaza Hotel in New York City is perhaps one of the swankiest bars you could ever see. It overlooks the the lobby of the famed hotel and is draped in extravagant fabrics. The sophisticated...

D-Money | 06/14/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Nas Gets 'Nasty' On New Single

Just when you thought the music scene couldn't get any hotter this summer, here comes Nas with some new heat for the masses. Coming off the heels of touring with Damian Marley to promote last year's Distant Relatives, Nas has...

D-Money | 06/14/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, Events, Pause For A Cause

Erykah Badu, Roy Ayers, Eric Roberson & More To Celebrate 2Pac's 40th Birthday In Atlanta

If he were alive, Tupac Shakur would be celebrating his 40th birthday this month. Though he may have often been controversial, he left behind a musical legacy that is still being mined today. Though he's no longer with us, his...

D-Money | 06/10/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Janelle Monáe Confirms New Album In The Works, Fandroids Cry Tears Of Joy

It doesn't seem like it's been over a year since Janelle Monáe blessed us with her magnum opus The ArchAndroid, but it has. In the time since, Monáe has been hitting stages across the world on a variety of tours....

D-Money | 06/09/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Beyoncé & Andre 3000 Have A 'Party' Over Here

Ever since the tracklist for Beyoncé's 4 surfaced, I've been most looking forward to one track in particular, and now it's leaked. "Party" is produced by none other than Kanye West himself and features hip-hop disappearing act Andre 3000 (seriously,...

D-Money | 06/07/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Jill Scott Brings More 'Sun' Your Way This Month

With The Light of the Sun only two weeks away, Jill Scott is going full steam ahead with the album's promotion. First, you can catch Jill online as she continues her "Light of the Sundays" vignettes. This week's video reveals...

D-Money | 06/07/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul On Film, Video SoulBounce

A Tribe Called Quest's Drama Finally Comes To 'Life'

Have you been keeping up with all the controversy surrounding Michael Rappaport's Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest documentary? If you haven't here's the Cliff's Notes version. All members of the group originally agreed to...

D-Money | 06/06/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Dive 'Head First' Into Nikka Costa's Latest

Though she was once a child star internationally, Nikka Costa didn't pop up into my consciousness until I heard "Like a Feather," from her album Everybody Got Their Something, in a Tommy Hilfiger ad. Fast forward 10 years and three...

D-Money | 06/03/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Is This The 'Best' That Beyoncé Has To Offer?

Oh, B. After delivering a barrage of beautiful performances, bountiful releases and a blockbuster video (see what I did there?), Beyoncé has released her "official" second single, "Best Thing I Never Had," and I'm not quite sure what to say...

D-Money | 06/02/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Nikki Jean Brings You 'Steel' & 'Pennies' This Summer

Nikki Jean, singer/songwriter and former lead singer of now defunct Philly band Nouveau Riche, has been keeping some pretty impressive company in the years since her band's demise. She played chanteuse with The Randy Watson Experience for their cover of...

D-Money | 05/31/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin, Free Music

Saturn Never Sleeps Introduce Us To 'Tory'

It's only fitting that Saturn Never Sleeps, the collaboration between Philly producer King Britt and self-proclaimed sci-fi singer Rucyl, formed while working on a tribute to out there music pioneer Sun Ra. Like him, the duo seem to be aiming...

D-Money | 05/26/2011 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

Think You Have What It Takes To Be The New 'Master Of The Mix'?

As you read this, I'll probably be heading out to buy my first set of turntables. That's because Centric and Smirnoff are bringing back Master of the Mix for a second season. In preparation for the new season, they are...

D-Money | 05/25/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

There's Something About 'Kelly'

You can't talk about Kelly Price without talking about her voice. In case you didn't know (and how could you not), her voice has never been anything short of amazing. Hell, she could sing War & Peace to me, and...

D-Money | 05/24/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

'You're' Gonna Enjoy This New Sleepy Brown Track

I can finally call off my search for Sleepy Brown. After dropping Mr. Brown five years ago and guest appearances on Outkast's "Morris Brown" and the scrapped Big Boi track "Looking 4 Ya," it seemed that Sleepy simply vanished into...

D-Money | 05/23/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Reviews

Musiq's Latest Lacks Some Of The 'Magiq' But Is Still Solid

Of what I consider to be neo-soul's second wave (Erykah Badu, Maxwell, D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill, and a few others make up the first), I must admit that I never expected Musiq Soulchild to have the shelf life that he has....

D-Money | 05/19/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

I Was There

Ledisi Shows Off Some 'Pieces' In NYC

I own three albums by Ledisi but, quiet as it's kept, I'd never seen her live. I've had opportunities, but never seemed to have the time or the resources when the shows come up. Luckily for me, I had the...

D-Money | 05/18/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SoulTube

Centric Turns Into R. Kelly Central This Weekend

If you've got a jones for R. Kelly, then BET's Centric is the place for you to be this weekend. The network, television home to the Soul Train Awards and some of BET's better program choices, will feature the "When...

D-Money | 05/13/2011 at 12:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

First Spin

Is This New Swizz Beatz & Mary J. Collab 'You'?

Fresh off his guest spot on Musiq's "Anything," Swizz Beatz has leaked "It's You" featuring Queen of Hip Hop Soul, frequent collaborator, and SoulBounce favorite Mary J. Blige. The song, which might or might not appear on Swizzy's upcoming release,...

D-Money | 05/12/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Soul Cynic, Video SoulBounce

A Controversial 'Gangsta Rapper'? That's Not Common.

If you haven't heard, the latest controversy to hit President Barack Obama's White House was that a rapper was invited to an event honoring poetry that took place last night. No, it wasn't Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, any of...

D-Money | 05/12/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink