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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

Bilal's 'Cake' Is Just As Good When Served By Teeko

Back in 2010, I declared Bilal's "Cake & Eat It Too" one of my top picks of the year. I was head-over-heels in love with the funky opening track on his most recent release, Airtight's Revenge. Nearly two years after...

Ivory | 05/25/2012 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Scrimshire's Stevie Wonder Remix Is 'Golden'

"Golden Lady" is one certainly one of my top five Stevie Wonder songs so the thought of anyone tinkering with it, in any way, shape or form, causes my internal alarm to ring-a-ding-ding. Reel People got a pass with their...

SoulUK | 05/25/2012 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Jessie Ware Makes Us 'Love' Her Even More With This Bobby Caldwell Cover

Don't you just love it when a cover song is done the right way? Where the original song is still apparently there, but it's all dressed up in shiny new finery? I don't know about you, but that kind of...

AudioDiva | 05/22/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Get Another Hit Or Two Of Cocaine 80s

Cocaine 80s, the Soulquarian-esque super group, has been quite busy as of late. After releasing The Pursuit EP and Ghost Lady, the group, consisting of producer No I.D., emcee Common, singer James Fauntleroy, guitarist Steve Wyreman and keyboardist Kevin Randolph...

SoulBounce | 05/22/2012 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Cocaine 80s Has A Message For Their 'Queen To Be'

For about a year now, the internet has been under the spell of a creatively ingenious collective Cocaine 80s, and they're back on the world wide web with another mysteriously sporadic outburst of audio narcotics. The collaborative effort of massive...

Rob | 05/21/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Let Tensei Take You On An Instrumental Journey With 'Two'

Chicago based musicians, Simple X and Midas Wells better known under the stage name Tensei, recently released the follow-up to their instrumental EP, One. The aptly titled Two EP contains many of the same elements incorporated on their first effort...

SoulBounce | 05/18/2012 at 6:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Lalah Hathaway & Friends Are 'All In This Together'

Cast your minds back a little over 12 months, to a time when we were all waiting impatiently for Lalah Hathaway to release her highly anticipated follow-up to Self Portrait. At the time, details were still a little sketchy, but...

SoulUK | 05/17/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Jake & Papa Sing For Their 'Freedom'

In a reality TV driven decade, we are constantly being introduced to new artists. We are allowed behind-the-scene access to their steady rise and rapid fall. But once the season ends and the cameras shut off, we're often left asking...

Rob | 05/15/2012 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Coultrain & Waajeed's 'Hustler' Takes Us To Another Era

Coultrain first acquainted himself with my ears back in 2009 when he showed up all over Platinum Pied Pipers' sophomore release, Abundance. I just had to find out about the newest vocalist on the music scene. However, a quick Google...

Ivory | 05/15/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Full Crate & FS Green Reprise 'Mixing Monthly'

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

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

Bufi's Little Dragon Remix Is Anything But 'Ritual'

At a time when artists seem to be dropping new albums or EPs every five seconds, the days of actually working a project seem to be behind us. It no longer is about the quality of the music, but just...

Ivory | 05/08/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Will You 'Stay Awhile' For Quincy's Debut?

Anybody that knew me during the late '80s knew that though I loved all types of music, there was one special singer that hailed from Money Earnin' Mt. Vernon that had my heart -- Mr. Albert Brown aka Al B....

Ivory | 05/04/2012 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

You 'Betta' Get These New Fly Moon Royalty Songs In Your Life

Got caught up in the funky thicket of Fly Moon Royalty's debut album, The Woods? Be prepared to get caught up all over again as the duo from the Emerald City have touched back down with not one, but two...

AudioDiva | 05/03/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Emily King Opens Her 'Ordinary Heart'

You hear that sound? Oh that was just me screaming as if I were a witness to that Tupac hologram at Coachella a couple of weeks ago. Emily King released a new track today, "Ordinary Heart." I stan for no...

Lady J | 05/01/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

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

Claude Deuce & Danielle Are Living In An 'Analog' World

For years Erykah Badu has proudly proclaimed to be an "analog girl in a digital world." Atlanta, Georgia native Claude Duece flips the tagline and gives it new meaning with his latest track, "Analog." Released via Bandcamp, the song finds...

Rob | 04/30/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Lance Drummonds Makes Us 'Want' More

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

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

Dezaray Dawn Is 'Over It'

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

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

Mar Gets 'Naked' With His New EP

In addition to signaling the end of the dreary winter months, the warmer, sunnier days of spring also tend to signal the end of Cuffin' Season, that magical time of the year when the colder temps lead some of us...

Ivory | 04/19/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'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

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

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

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

Hawthorne Headhunters Show Off Their 'Myriad Of' Sounds

Well the long wait is now over, Hawthorne Headhunters (currently comprised of Black Spade and Coultrain) have released Myriad of Now, the full-length follow up to last year's similarly-titled EP. We here at SoulBounce have been following the Headhunters for some...

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

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

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

There's Nothing 'Random' About These Kev Brown 'Joints'

Producer extraordinaire Kev Brown keeps the post-long weekend good vibes going with his latest release, Random Joints, which dropped today. Full of the same smoothed-out rhythms that have made him an underground fave, Random Joints is the first release on...

Ivory | 04/10/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Will Evin Amiri Make You Wanna Say 'Yeah 3x'?

Honestly, the concept of a gospel artist remaking a recent R&B hit can be a bit risky. The outcome can come off as either extremely corny or perfectly genuine and effortless. Evin Amiri, member of gospel music boy band 21:03,...

Rob | 04/09/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Conya Doss Sounds Just Like 'Paradise'

Conya Doss takes us to "Paradise" with a free download to hold us over while we wait for the arrival of her sixth studio album, Pocket Full of Purpose. "Paradise" plays as a joyful expression of the songbird's beautiful gift....

Rob | 04/02/2012 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'You' Will Want To Get Your Hands On PJ Morton's 'Following My First Mind'

Maroon 5's sixth member and one of Young Money's newest signees, PJ Morton released Following My First Mind, a free EP, via his website today. The seven-track offering kicks off heavily with "Never Get Over You." Morton reminisces about a...

Rob | 03/27/2012 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

We've Been 'Patiently' Waiting For Diggs Duke To 'Bloom'

Every year, I always mentally compile a list of the albums I'm keeping fingers and toes crossed for their releases. Generally, the list is comprised of mostly comeback projects from some of my favorite established artists, but there are usually...

Ivory | 03/27/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Joy Denalane & Bilal 'Should' Always Be Like This

I was probably in the minority who even remotely knew that Joy Denalane dropped her German-language third set, Maureen, last year. Then again, I'm a nerd for the exported sounds, so there ya go. Still, it's been a huge gap...

AudioDiva | 03/27/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

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

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

Plug Research Gives Fans A Taste Of What's To Come

Over the past 15 years, Plug Research has emerged as one of the most exciting things to happen to the independent music scene in a long time. A quick scan of our archives would reveal that they've been the force...

Ivory | 03/22/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

There's No 'Misunderstanding' Teyana Taylor's 'Gatekeeper'

Seven years after her "super sweet" MTV introduction, Teyana Taylor has finally released a solid and complete record for the world's listening pleasure. The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor, a mixtape modeled after Lauryn Hill's critically acclaimed and revered debut album,...

Rob | 03/20/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Ayentee Shares A 'Mos Common Thought'

San Francisco Bay area producer Ayentee released Mos Common Thought last week, the first installment of his Frankensteined series. This 10-track free download offers the very best verses from three of SoulBounce's favorite MC's, Yasiin Bey (the artists formerly known...

Rob | 03/16/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mar's 'Attempt' Is More Than Enough

In the two years since his stellar introduction to music fans via his collaboration with producer Full Crate on Conversations With Her, Mar has been tantalizing and teasing us with promises of new music. Along the way, he's held hungry...

Ivory | 03/16/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Spend '4Eva N A Day' With Big K.R.I.T.

As the Southern Republican primaries wind down, it's become abundantly clear how critical the buckle of the Bible belt is to politics -- and hip-hop. Mississippi-bred lyricist/producer Big K.R.I.T. set the internet ablaze last week with the release of his...

NubianEmpress | 03/16/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

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

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

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

Van Hunt's 'Eyes Like Pearls' Comes Alive

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

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

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

Will THEESatisfaction's 'Enchantruss' Leave You Enchanted?

After making their introduction as the only guests featured on Shabazz Palaces' superb release, Black Up, last year, duo THEESatisfaction are poised to take center stage in 2012 with the upcoming release of their debut full-length project on Sub Pop...

Ivory | 03/06/2012 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Are You Feeling Melody Thornton's Shade Of 'Wild' 'Lipstick & Guilt'?

Yesterday former Pussycat Dolls member Melody Thornton delivered a teaser from her forthcoming mixtape, P.O.Y.B.L. "Lipstick & Guilt" finds Melody growling over Jay-Z & Kanye West's "No Church In the Wild," produced by 88-Keys and originally featuring Frank Ocean. Thornton's flip of The...

Rob | 03/06/2012 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

Miguel Shares His 'Art Dealer Chic'

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

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

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

Electric Wire Hustle's Myele Manzanza's Talent Certainly Isn't 'Absent'

Those of you that pay attention to the ever-expanding Kiwi-soul scene may well recognize the name Myele Manzanza. The talented drummer makes up one third of the excellent Electric Wire Hustle and has just released his debut solo effort ONE,...

SoulUK | 02/27/2012 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Let Delilah Keep You Up From '2-4am'

Those who are "Sleepless In SoulBounce Land" will appreciate the twilight jams that await you on Delilah's brand-new (and deliciously free) 2-4am mixtape. The UK songstress has already proven that she can entice with that slinky vocal of hers, as...

AudioDiva | 02/23/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Give 'Thanks' To Thavius Beck

LA-based musician/producer Thavius Beck (aka Adlib) is the latest addition to Plug Research's impressive roster of artists, which includes SoulBounce favorites Bilal, Quadron, Sonnymoon, and Szjerdene to name but a few. Thavius' background is predominantly in jazz music, however he...

SoulUK | 02/23/2012 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

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

'Is You Rolling?' With Sandie Black?

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

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

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

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

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

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

It's Muhsinah's 'World'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Soulpersona's Whitney Houston Remix Makes Us 'Wanna Dance'

While music fans the world over come to terms with the untimely death of one of our most beloved vocalists, fellow artists have been busy paying tribute to one of the greatest voices of our time. I'm sure as the...

SoulUK | 02/14/2012 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

You Are In 'Real Good Hands' With Gregory Porter

Gregory Porter's Water was one of those albums that kinda came out of nowhere and blew me away. The perfect blend of jazz and soul, with a voice to carry you away, it is still in regular rotation today, so...

SoulUK | 02/14/2012 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Jesse Boykins III & Gora Sou Are 'Perfect' Together

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will Vaughn Anthony & Dunson Pique Your 'Curiosity'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Opolopo Shares His 'Twenty-Second Thoughts'

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

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

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

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

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

Elle Varner Is A 'Conversational Lush'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Push' The Limits With Lenny Kravitz

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

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

Santigold Opens Her 'Big Mouth'

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sandie Black Has 'Gotta Get Free'

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

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

Summer Williams Is Back For The 'Winter'

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

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

Soulpersona Has Another Jodeci Remix For 'You'

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

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

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

'Congratulations' Are In Order For Malice & Mario Sweet

One of our favorite husband and wife duos is at it again. After releasing their stellar debut EP, Happy 2 Year, to celebrate their second wedding anniversary last year, Malice and Mario Sweet are once again commemorating the event with...

Ivory | 01/05/2012 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mycah Chevalier Has Us 'In A Sentimental Mood'

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

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

Soulpersona Gets His 'Freek' On With Jodeci

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

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

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

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

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

We Have Nothing But 'Love' For This Robert Glasper Experiment & KING Collaboration

After announcing our favorite albums and songs of 2011, and doling out our annual SoulBounce Honors to some very deserving recipients, it was time to contemplate what musical goodness 2012 would have to offer. We will soon be posting our...

SoulUK | 01/03/2012 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

'What's Up' With Kimberly Nichole?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trackademicks Puts A 'Cherry 2000' On Top

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

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

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

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

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

Jose James Has A 'Christmas' Present For You

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

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

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

It's Time To 'Silence' The Weeknd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rochelle Jordan Is 'Here' To Stay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meet Elle Varner In Her 'Sound Proof Room'

In case you haven't been paying attention, we here at SBHQ have been buzzing about newcomer Elle Varner for the past few months. Since popping up seemingly out of nowhere this summer, her hype machine has been working overtime to...

Ivory | 12/15/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

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

Sterling Simms & Marsha Ambrosius Give Us 'Nothing For Christmas'

One of the best parts of the holiday season for me is the opportunity to indulge in Christmas music. Sure, the giving and receiving of gifts is always nice, as is the chance to stuff myself silly with great food...

Ivory | 12/13/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Spend 'Avril 14th' With Mar & Szjerdene

Nearly a year to the day since he dropped his cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas," as part of his successful Variations series, Mar is back, this time alongside one of the sweetest voices around, Szjerdene. Rather than covering another Christmas favorite,...

SoulUK | 12/13/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Run' & Grab Tawiah's Free EP

One of the great things about this time of year is the huge amount of music that is given away by some of our favorite artists. Jumping on the bandwagon is British songstress Tawiah, who has released the five-track EP,...

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

Take A 'Dunk' Into The Brand New Heavies' 'Trunk'

It's certainly been a while since we had any newness from British funksters The Brand New Heavies. As we pointed out in our trip down memory lane while reminiscing about their self-titled debut, we have fingers crossed that 2012 will...

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

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

SoulBouncers: Win Nina Vidal's Entire Discography!

With Christmas just around the corner the soul site that just keeps on giving (aka SoulBounce) is offering one lucky reader the chance to win Nina Vidal's entire discography. The prize consists of CD copies of Nina Vidal, The Open-Ended...

SoulUK | 12/09/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Stay' A While And Listen To Tyrese, Faith Evans & Rick Ross

So maybe I was wrong to be more excited about the collaborators on this remix than the original artist, but when it's Faith Evans and Rick Ross can you really blame me? C'mon, son! Are you kidding me? No diss...

Butta | 12/07/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

Dezaray Dawn Wants You To Read 'B-Tween-The-Lines'

With two EPs to her credit, '09's Chameleon and '11's Deep, Dezaray Dawn will finally be releasing a full-length album in early 2012. She's putting the finishing touches on The Dawning now, and she dropped a track that won't be...

Butta | 12/01/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check Out Anthony Hamilton's Unofficial 'Project'

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

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

'Celebrate' The Holiday Season With Jean Baylor

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

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

Curt Chambers Is 'Space Bound'

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

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

The 'Grass Is Greener' For Curt Chambers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dego Returns With More 'Freeness' For Us To Enjoy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hawthorne Headhunters Give Us A 'Myriad' Of Sounds

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

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

Rochelle Jordan Hits Us With Her Best 'Shot'

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

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

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

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

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

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

Submotion Orchestra Are 'All Yours'

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

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

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

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

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

Kenny Wesley Wants To 'Rock With You'

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

Lianne La Havas Is 'Live' & 'Lost'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mark de Clive-Lowe Celebrates His CHURCH Anniversary With An Offering For Us

For the past year, super-producer Mark de Clive-Lowe has been taking LA music heads to CHURCH. The monthly event, held every first Sunday, has quickly garnered a reputation for being the place to be to hear an ecclectic blend of...

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

This Rahsaan Patterson Cover Of James Blake Will Make You 'Scream' With Pleasure

I'm still kicking myself for missing Rahsaan Patterson's London gig this past Sunday. With N'dambi and Sarah Fonteyne opening proceedings it was always going to be a sure fire smash, something confirmed by my Twitter timeline. In the end I...

SoulUK | 09/29/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

What's Your Favorite Flava?

I've come to the conclusion that there is something in the water in Sweden, and whatever that unknown substance may be, it's birthing a whole generation of talented, contemporary soul artists. A quick flick through my iTunes brings up Little...

SoulUK | 09/28/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

DJ Flash Presents Phonte In His 'Best' Light

Not all mixtapes are created equal. Hell, some aren't mixtapes at all, truth be told. With run-of-the-mill mixes, EPs, and full-blown albums all being called mixtapes these days, the lines have been blurred, if not altogether erased, with the term...

Butta | 09/26/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

You Can't 'Hide' From 14th

Earlier in the month we brought you London-based duo 14th and their insanely catchy first single "Hide Yourself," taken from their upcoming EP of the same name. The track has been in heavy rotation for most of the month, and...

SoulUK | 09/26/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Let Quadron Heal Those 'Wounds'

While this isn't exactly new music from Quadron, it is something we haven't heard before. The Danish duo have released the track "Wounds," which is an alternative version of the track "Simili Life" from their self-titled debut album. Whereas the...

SoulUK | 09/26/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Stimulus & Chris Dave's '3rd 1st Impression' Leaves All The Right Ones

Remember a time when albums had a fast side and a slow side? Rapper Stimulus and producer/drummer Chris "Daddy" Dave (Maxwell, Robert Glasper) bring back the fast side/slow side concept with their mixtape, 3rd 1st Impression. Chris Dave's production is...

Ms. Krista | 09/26/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

You'll Do Anything But 'Sleep' On This Proh Mic & Tone Trezure Joint

If you thought that the end of summer would also signal the end of dope 2011 releases, then producer Proh Mic is here to prove you wrong. As he gears up for the October 25th release date of his upcoming...

Ivory | 09/20/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

We're Not 'Thru' With Jesse Boykins III's 'Greatness'

I could get used to these weekly freebies that Jesse Boykins III is dropping on the net like Floyd Mayweather drops his opponents to the canvas. Jesse isn't delivering any sucker punches, though, with his latest combination. Last week he...

Butta | 09/19/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kenton Dunson & Chi Duly Say Good 'Morning' To The Weeknd

When Mr. Kenton "Do-It-Yourself" Dunson is not putting out indie albums that get thousands and thousands of downloads or releasing hot little singles, he's cooking up even more music to keep his ravenous audience satisfied. He's teamed up with remixologist...

NubianEmpress | 09/19/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

This Track May 'Change Your Mind' About Seinabo Sey

Bounce-Worthy songstress Seinabo Sey has been updating her SoundCloud page of late and there are a handful of new tunes available for free download. As well as making the Def Chronic Vol.1 EP available, a new track, "Change Your Mind,"...

SoulUK | 09/19/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Listen To The 'Sweet' Sounds Of The Soul Rebels Brass Band

As we pointed out yesterday, it seems that big, brassy sounds are making a comeback, much to our pleasure. Sure the electro-wizardry of a lot of progressive R&B and soul music is nice, but nothing beats that live band aesthetic....

SoulUK | 09/16/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Will You Love Van Hunt's 'Eyes Like Pearls'?

This summer Van Hunt has gotten us open like a 24-hour bodega. He started in June when word quickly spread that he'd be releasing a new album in September and a couple of freebies followed to whet our appetites along...

Butta | 09/09/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Do 'Yourself' A Favor & Take A Listen To 14th

Comprised of vocalist Tracey Duodu and producer Tom Barber, London-based duo 14th are certainly ones to watch. The pair have been making music together since 2009 but are only now stepping out and releasing their material for our aural pleasure....

SoulUK | 09/09/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

Rudy Currence Wants You To See 'THE O.T.H.E.R.' Side Of Him

Disturbing The Peace/Island Def Jam R&B phenom Rudy Currence recently released "THE O.T.H.E.R.," the first single off of his forthcoming mixtape Digital Analog. Listening to Rudy reactivated my standom for large-haired (and large-voiced) soul singers, and I believe he has...

NubianEmpress | 09/08/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

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

It's Meshell Ndegeocello's 'World'

The fourth quarter of 2011 is going to pack quite a punch with new releases. Just added to the growing heap is Meshell Ndegeocello's ninth studio album, Weather, scheduled for release on November 8th. The eclectic virtuoso returns with another...

Butta | 09/01/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

This Is 'Why' We Love Mark de Clive-Lowe

While we wait patiently for Mark de Clive-Lowe's Renegades to hit shelves and digital retailers this November, we have the album's official first single to tide us over. "The Why" is a deep soul groove featuring regular MdCL collaborator Nia...

SoulUK | 09/01/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Maimouna Youssef Has 'Got A Man'

After releasing the excellent Black Magic Woman EP earlier this year, GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Maimouna Youssef is back, this time with a full album under her belt. The Blooming will be released digitally on September 20th and physical copies will be...

SoulUK | 08/31/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Get It' In With This Michael Jackson 'Billie Jean' Remix By Ahmed Sirour

Yesterday may have been Michael Jackson's birthday, but the party isn't over. Not with this brand new smoking hot remix of "Billie Jean" by Ahmed Sirour on deck that we're world premiering right here on SoulBounce. Ahmed took MiJac's a...

Butta | 08/30/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Applejac Is 'Playin' Favorites' And Winning

You may know SoulBounce fave and fam Applejac primarily as a DJ and remixer, but his resume just got a little longer with the addition of producer and multi-instrumentalist on the recent release of his debut album, Playin' Favorites. Much...

Butta | 08/30/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

We 'Can't Help' Loving This Michael Jackson Remake By YahZarah

Had he lived to see today, Michael Jackson would have turned 53 years old. Although he was taken from us far too early and there will doubtfully never be a time when we don't mourn him, on a day like...

Butta | 08/29/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Is Candice Anitra 'Too Much Woman' For You?

Today we have some special treats exclusively for our SoulBouncers from Bounce-Worthy artist Candice Anitra. First up is a world premiere from the feisty songstress who has released the second video from her debut album, Bark Then Bite, and in...

SoulUK | 08/26/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Brainchild Pays Tribute To Aaliyah With A '10-Year Letter'

On August 25, 2001 we lost one of the brightest stars in the soul sky when Aaliyah Dana Haughton died in a tragic plane crash. Her loss is still as unfathomable today, 10 years later, as it was back then....

Butta | 08/25/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kenton Dunson Comes Out On 'Top'

Maryland native Kenton Dunson is having a good year. After leaving an investment firm in 2010 to pursue music full-time, he set out to make a name for himself -- and is doing quite a good job of it. The...

NubianEmpress | 08/25/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Robin Hannibal Introduces Us To 'Bobby'

I should think that everybody reading this will be familiar with the name Robin Hannibal, whether it be as part of the duo's Owusu & Hannibal and Quadron, or as part of the Boom Clap Bachelors collective. However, that is...

SoulUK | 08/25/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kardinal Offishall, Skillz & Shad Get 'Notorious' With DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah

When a song is as nice as DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah's "Notorious," it just begs to be remixed twice. And Jeff has done just that with the help of three more lyricists to set it off on the left....

Butta | 08/24/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

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

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

This DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Remix Is Good And 'Notorious'

Leave it to the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff to take a hot song and make it cold as hell with a hip-hop remix that throws us back to the mid-'90s when these type of productions were a normal occurrence. His...

Butta | 08/18/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

BJ The Chicago Kid's Little Dragon Cover Is '2wice' As Nice

BJ The Chicago Kid is an artist who has flown completely under my radar. In fact, the only time I can remember hearing his name was when I was listening to Kindred the Family Soul's latest offering, Love Has No...

SoulUK | 08/18/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Eric Roberson's 'Summertime Anthem' Gets Remixed...Twice

Eric Roberson and Chubb Rock's "Summertime Anthem" is so nice it's been remixed twice by two of our favorite multi-talented DJs/producers/artists out of Atlanta. SoulBounce fam Applejac and fellow turntable maestro Salah Ananse both dropped their unique takes on Erro...

Butta | 08/17/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

BOSCO Reinvents Herself Again On 'Pacer'

Keeping up with the musical output of Brittany Bosco, or BOSCO as she now prefers to be known, is a somewhat tricky affair. Her excellent debut EP, City Of Nowhere, flew under a lot of people's radars, however things soon...

SoulUK | 08/17/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Lalah Hathaway Makes Us 'Want To' Listen To This Song Over & Over

Folks, mark your calendars and start rejoicing from now: Lalah Hathaway has a new album on the way! Scheduled for release on October 18th, Where It All Begins will be Lalah's sixth studio album and the long-awaited follow up to her fantastic...

SoulUK | 08/15/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Get Down & Go 'Downtown' With Aloe Blacc

Wine is fine, but liquor is quicker, and many a liquor brand have been quick to align themselves with cool artists du jour these days. The latest to find himself front and center of a sponsorship is soul man Aloe...

Butta | 08/10/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mark de Clive-Lowe Is A Musical 'Hooligan'

We already let you know that super-producer Mark de Clive-Lowe would be releasing a full-length album, Renegades, via Tru Thoughts later this year, and now we have a little taste of what to expect when the album hits shelves/digital retailers....

SoulUK | 08/10/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Phonte & Carlitta Durand Meet Trackademicks 'Halfway'

Many try but few succeed at getting that '80s R&B sound right. There's usually something missing -- cocaine maybe? -- that leaves these productions lacking the flavor and funk of the music from that era. But then you have someone...

Butta | 08/05/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Charlie Peters Is 'Searching' For D'Angelo

There is nothing worse than wasted talent. Spoken word artist Charlie Peters explores this theme by blending his own work with an old and incredibly prescient interview of D'Angelo, poster child of squandered gifts, on a demo for the song...

NubianEmpress | 08/05/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Szjerdene Tells 'Leila's Tale'

Patience has never been one of my virtues, but being a music lover it's something that I must have whether I like it or not. Thankfully there are those artists who reward their fans' patience with a song here or...

Butta | 08/02/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

You'll Want To Hear Rochelle Jordan 'Sing'

There have been a handful on new artists to really catch my attention this year, but there's one in particular who I've had in heavy rotation because she keeps dropping one musical bomb after the next. That artist would be...

Butta | 08/02/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Anais Aida Heats It Up With 'Love Can Burn'

Over the past few months, Anais Aida has made quite a name for herself by singing other artist's songs. And not just any old artists, but Janelle Monáe, Anthony David, and Rihanna, to name a few. But a singer cannot...

Butta | 07/29/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'This Is For You' From Eric Lau

Coming at us straight from Lau HQ is Eric Lau giving us a glimpse at his music-making process. This behind the scenes video shows the man in action in his home studio as he details the steps he took to...

Butta | 07/25/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Applejac & Jessica Johnson Are Anything But 'A Mess'

A few months ago it took just one listen to one song by singer Jessica Johnson to convince me that she was an artist who would have next, and I felt it absolutely necessary to deem her Bounce-Worthy. Now Applejac,...

Butta | 07/22/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Start The Riot' With Nola Darling

Back in 2008 when I happened upon the duo Nola Darling I was quite enamored with their pretty gritty style and unconventional sound. It was an easy decision to crown them Bounce-Worthy (coincidentally three years ago today), and now Nikkobya...

Butta | 07/22/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Peter Hadar Can't Stop 'Dancin''

Peter Hadar has blessed us with another banger to add into heavy rotation with the provocative song "Dancin'." Hadar spits mad game to his dance partner on the track, telling an all too familiar tale of meeting someone in a...

Butta | 07/21/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'What You Know' About A 'Girl Like' Valencia Robinson?

I first fell in love with Valencia Robinson's voice about three to four years ago when I came across the song "Bye Bye Angel" featured on a now defunct soul blog. The simple acoustic arrangement and Valencia's powerful, sometimes raw...

SoulUK | 07/20/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

You'll Want To 'Rewind' This 1-O.A.K. Song Again & Again

Many times when you see an ex out and about, you thank your lucky stars that you're no longer with that clown. But then there are those situations where you see an old flame and want to relight the fire....

Butta | 07/15/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Are 'Back' And Giving Us 'More' Of What We Love

I distinctly remember when Ayah hit me up on IM a couple years ago and told me that she had reached out to DJ Jazzy Jeff to work with her. That chance message that she sent him on MySpace has...

Butta | 07/14/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Van Hunt Is 'Savage, Sincere' On His Latest

Keeping true to his word, Van Hunt is filling our musical coffers up with the release of another tune that he's giving away for the low cost of free. Unlike last month's "June," which sounded better suited for a cold,...

Butta | 07/14/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Ahmed Sirour's 'My Cherie Amour' Remix Is Stevie 'Wonder-FULL'

It's a challenge to remake an iconic song let alone remix it. People are often so used to the original, that the last thing they want to hear is someone else's take on it. But our good friend Ahmed Sirour...

Butta | 07/08/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Want To 'Make It Last' Forever On 'Back For More'

In just a matter of days DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah will bless us with Back For More, and they've blessed us today with yet another track from the mixtape for us to sink our teeth into with the Marvin...

Butta | 07/07/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

John Legend & Natural Self Are 'Rolling' In The Right Direction

There was certainly some disagreement with regard to John Legend's cover of Adele's smash-hit "Rolling In The Deep" when it surfaced a few months ago. His live rendition did little to silence the critics,but maybe this third time will be...

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

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

That Girl Is 'Poison Candy' To Reggie B

Since releasing the EP Tomorrows Not Promised this past February in conjunction with Triple P's Saadiq, Reggie B has cranked out another delectable bit of soulful futuristic funk for our enjoyment. On "Poison Candy" he calls a woman out for...

Butta | 07/06/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Sola Rosa 'Get It Together' For An International Release

Hot on the heels of Australian three-piece Electric Empire, we have another slice of Down Under soul for you to enjoy. Sola Rosa hail from New Zealand, and, with Andrew Spraggon at the helm, create modern-day roots music incorporating hip...

SoulUK | 07/06/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Does Chris Turner's 'Kiss' Give You 'Life?'

To say that I'm anticipating Chris Turner's debut release would be a gross understatement. Every time something new from him makes its way into my inbox, I tend to get all giggy inside, like a kid on Christmas morning. I'll...

Ivory | 07/06/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

I, Ced's 'Angel' Is 'Magic'

I, Ced is readying his debut album, All in My Mind, for its' July 12th release, and he's sharing a bonus cut to both give us a taste and tide us over til that time. Although the song "Angel (She's...

Butta | 07/05/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Teedra Moses Takes Us To The 'Luxurious Undergrind'

How fitting that Teedra Moses freeleased her fourth mixtape on July 4th, setting off her excited fanbase like human fireworks. The first lady of Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group let loose the 10-track Luxurious Undergrind to her adoring public yesterday...

Butta | 07/05/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Jesse Boykins III Takes Us The 'Way Of A Wayfarer'

Jesse Boykins III satisfies our appetite for new music from him with the release of Way of a Wayfarer. Ending Black Music Month on a high note, Jesse dropped the six-song EP on June 30th and it serves as a...

Butta | 07/01/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Have So Much 'More' In Store

As promised, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah are dropping teasers galore in advance of Back For More's July 12th release date. Last week we got "Notorious," and this week brings us the mixtape's title cut, which we actually got to...

Butta | 07/01/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

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

'Watch' Roots Manuva 'Dance'

As I've mentioned before, I'm not much of a hip-hop head, but every once in a while I'll come across a track that demands my attention. I came across one such track today, in the shape of "Watch Me Dance,"...

SoulUK | 06/29/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

JKriv Gives Us A 'Love Token' From Deep&Disco

With the excitement of launching his new Deep&Disco Recordings label, JKriv wanted to treat early supporters to a little somethin' somethin' to show his appreciation. The result is the classically soulful re-work, "Love Token." This groovy track hits you with...

Peachy Kween | 06/27/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

'Wallow' In Brook D'Leau's 'World'

As their New Designer Drug 2011 summer promotional tour picks up steam, J*DaVeY is making sure to stay fresh in our minds and in rotation on our iPods. As we wait for New Designer Drug to fall from the sky,...

ChrisAlexander | 06/24/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Take A Deep 'Breath' & Get Lost In Nikko Gray

Our love for Nikko Gray runs deep here at SoulBounce. We have yet to come across a single song from Ms Gray that we haven't fallen deeply and madly in love with, and that's saying a lot as she is...

SoulUK | 06/24/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Alison Carney Takes Us On A Wild Ride To 'Wonderland'

Butta already mentioned the Janelle Monáe vibe she was getting from Alison Carney's "Japanese Candy" when it dropped last week, and now that her full LP, alisonWonderland, has been released I'm sure the comparisons will continue. Similar to Monáe, Alison...

SoulUK | 06/24/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Seun Anikulapo Kuti Is Ready To 'Rise'

Carrying much more than just his name (and striking good looks) Seun Anikulapo Kuti has his father's musical legacy deeply rooted. And with this week's release of From Africa With Fury: Rise, Fela's youngest son, who also fronts the legendary...

Peachy Kween | 06/23/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Are 'Notorious' For Making Good Music

After keeping us on ice for so long, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah are wasting no time in heating us up with new music. Earlier this week we heard a snippet of the song "Notorious" in a video of them...

Butta | 06/22/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Sandra Nkake & Friends Save 'A Place' For Gil Scott-Heron

Although it's almost been a month since we lost Gil Scott-Heron, the tributes to the late icon have continued to pour in. The latest to make its way to the forefront is "A Place For You," the brainchild of Parisian...

Ivory | 06/21/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Tall Black Guy Takes Us To 'Hollyweird 2.0'

This week Tall Black Guy, or TBG for short, returned to bless us with another installment of the Hollyweird series. Hollyweird takes listeners on a soulfully funky journey that experiments with West Coast sounds and TBG's Midwestern roots along the...

Peachy Kween | 06/17/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Van Hunt Returns In June With 'June'

Eclectic soul funkster Van Hunt is back in the saddle. After his third album, Popular, leaked and got scrapped by the label, then Hunt himself dropped from said label in 2007, he blessed fans with some goodies from his vault...

Butta | 06/16/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Soulpersona & Princess Freesia Take Us To 'Babylon'

Full-on concept albums can be a little tricky to pull off. Generating enough quality material that conforms to a particular theme/idea is difficult, but, assuming the original concept is strong (see: Janelle Monáe), they can often turn out to be...

SoulUK | 06/15/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Have A Piece Of Alison Carney's 'Japanese Candy'

Alison Carney is prepping for the release of her long-awaited new album, alisonWonderland, and her homebase will get the first listen to the project tonight at her release party/concert in Washington, DC. But for the rest of the world not...

Butta | 06/14/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

Tanya Auclair Creates Sonic Shapes On 'Origami'

Tanya Auclair has been remarkably consistent in her relatively short, yet fruitful musical career. First, she dropped the underground gem that was her Thrum EP, then she collaborated with YULT on The Animal Inside, and most recently she covered the...

SoulUK | 06/14/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

The Foreign Exchange & Amber And Paris Strother Of KING Sound Sweet As 'Kisses'

The Foreign Exchange are at it again. Phonte teamed up with ingenues Amber and Paris Strother of KING to give fans "All the Kisses," a song that is quite literally as sweet as a forehead kiss. With the spirit of...

NubianEmpress | 06/14/2011 at 12:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Who's The 'Boss'? Just Ask Syleena Johnson.

SoulBounce fave Syleena Johnson is back sporting a jazzy new look and rocking our ear canals with "A Boss," her fresh-to-death single from her upcoming album, Chapter 5: Underrated. It sounds like this time around Syleena is taking no shorts,...

Butta | 06/13/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mathematics & Peter Hadar Present '2 Seconds From Being Committed'

After numerous delays and rescheduled releases, Mathematics and Peter Hadar are finally ready to let the world hear what they've been working on since 2003 with the official release of 2 Seconds From Being Committed on June 14th. Lucky for...

Butta | 06/10/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Jamiroquai Know How To Make Us 'Smile'

Jamiroquai's last album, Rock Dust Light Star, seemingly came and went without even getting a US release, which was unfortunate although it wasn't their best work. Now with the unexpected freelease of the song "Smile" via their SoundCloud page this...

Butta | 06/10/2011 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

You Need To Be 'All Over' This DJ Brainchild & Dego Mix

Dego is the man who just keeps on giving. First, he dropped some free, unreleased gems that didn't quite make his upcoming album (here and here). Then he released a very tasty sampler of A Wha' Him Deh Pon that...

SoulUK | 06/10/2011 at 11:45 AM | Comments () | Permalink

'Untold Songs' Gets The Remix Treatment

If you need further convincing that the Untold Songs Volume One compilation, in support of Amnesty International's "Stop Violence Against Women" campaign, is worth purchasing when it's released next week (£5 for 23 tracks is a bargain!) then let this...

SoulUK | 06/08/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Eric Roberson's 'Summertime Anthem' Is Right On Time

As the days grow longer and hotter (especially if you're in ATL, why oh why did no one warn me?) we all know that summer is on the horizon. And what better way to welcome these warm days than with...

Peachy Kween | 06/07/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Anais Aida Rises 'Above' Your Average Remake

It seems as if moreso than in previous years that 2011 is turning out to be the Year of the Remake. We've heard some good, some bad, and some downright fugly, but in the case of France-born, NYC-based singer Anais...

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

'What Ever' Happened To The Luv Bugz?...Ask Dego

Remember The Luv Bugz? Keyknow and I were only discussing the duo over the weekend after he dropped his Acoustically Speaking mix, which featured their song "Sunny Days." It's funny how the planets seem to align from time to time,...

SoulUK | 06/06/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kraak & Smaak Remix Aretha Franklin, What Do You 'Think'?

I can pretty much guarantee that after hearing 90% of remixes I never, ever play them a second time. Usually it's because what is nowadays termed a "remix" is nothing of the sort. Or, it could be that, lazily, a...

SoulUK | 06/03/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rochelle Jordan Wants You To 'Take Time'

The name of Rochelle Jordan's latest release may be "Take Time," but you will want to make haste to listen to it. Since popping up on everyone's radar a couple weeks ago with the track "How To Feel," the Toronto-based...

Butta | 05/30/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Feel The 'Glow' Of Mathematics & Peter Hadar

You know whenever a song starts off with laser sounds that some throwback goodness or retro wackness is on the way. The track "Glow" from production duo Mathematics and singer Peter Hadar slides into the former category, because although it...

Butta | 05/27/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Dudley Perkins & Aloe Blacc Deliver 'Apocalyptic Music'

While I'm familiar with the output of Georgia Anne Muldrow, that of her musical partner, Dudley Perkins, has pretty much passed me by. However, when I saw that Dudley had collaborated with rapper-turned-crooner Aloe Blacc I decided that it could...

SoulUK | 05/27/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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

We 'Won't Give' Up On New Music From BOSCO

It seems like an eternity since we have had any new music from BOSCO (aka Brittany Bosco). Sure she dropped her "Emotion Film" a few weeks back and in the past she has blessed us with three EPs (two of...

SoulUK | 05/23/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Aischa Traidia Wants To Know 'What's Going On?'

When an email dropped into my inbox announcing the debut single from a new singer entitled "What's Going On?" by heart sank a little. "Hmmm a Marvin Gaye cover? For your first release? Really?!" was my initial thought, however on...

SoulUK | 05/20/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

How Do You 'Feel' About Rochelle Jordan?

Sometimes even the wickedest songsmith can have trouble expressing themselves because of a heavy heart. In "How To Feel," Toronto soul chanteuse Rochelle Jordan discloses that her feelings are difficult to understand because she doesn't even know what they...

Cmongoodlives | 05/19/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Muhsinah Has Been 'Gone' & Is Ready For A 'Great' Comeback

There's no denying the talent that lies in DC-native Muhsinah. The multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter has been gracing music lovers with her unique sound for the past few years. With several indie releases under her belt, the self-proclaimed "Golden Girl" has also put...

Ivory | 05/19/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Dego Delivers Up Some Free 'Sunshine'

Producer extraordinaire Dego, he of 4hero, 2000Black, and Silhouette Brown fame, has dropped some freeness on his followers via the official 2000Black website today. As a fan of 99.9% of his output I clicked the link without a second thought...

SoulUK | 05/19/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Someone Is Causing Nikka Costa To Get Her 'Nylons In A Rip'

Having been absent from our collective consciousness for a while now it seems that the Nikka Costa remix we featured last month was a sign of things to come...more precisely a sign of new music. Slated to drop June 21st,...

SoulUK | 05/19/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Yellow' Is JoiStaRR's Color

Now I know it's against the popular vote, but what can I say -- I've never been that much of a Coldplay fan. They're just bland to me. However, performing a memorable cover of a popular entertainer's song can be...

Cmongoodlives | 05/19/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Mayer Hawthorne Fails To Leave Any Lasting 'Impressions'

If Mayer Hawthorne's idea behind this latest freEP was to put the listener to sleep, well then I say job well done. The first time I played Impressions through, I forgot I was listening to music -- not good. To...

endia Z. | 05/18/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

K Of THEY Is 'Rolling In The Deep'

I swear that Adele's #1 stunner, "Rolling In The Deep," is the most covered song of 2011, and we aren't even halfway into the year. I'm not sick of the song...yet, but between renditions by John Legend, those GLEE kids,...

Butta | 05/18/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mar's Latest Variation Takes Us To 'Inglewood'

Oh Mar, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. First, let's start with the fact that your voice can slip, slide, and glide its way across just about anything. Your latest Variation to hit the web is...

Ivory | 05/17/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kevin Michael & THEY Admire Your 'FatBack'

Before Jesse Boykins III's fluffy afro bounced its' way into my hair fantasies, my fingers itched to tangle themselves into the voluminous mass that sat atop Kevin Michael's head. When Kevin burst on the scene back in 2007, he was...

Ivory | 05/17/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kissey Is 'Taking It Cool'

Hers is a sound even she admits is a bit indescribable; a mish-mosh of electronic with hip hop and jazz. Yet the way she presents her music is like a well thought out gift to a much cherished friend. We...

Cmongoodlives | 05/16/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Applejac Shines A 'Light' On Paul Simon With This Remix

Paul Simon isn't normally an artist who we'd cover here at SoulBounce, but we have love for one of our favorite DJ's, Applejac, all day. Multiply our feelings for him by our jones for a good soulful house remix, and...

Butta | 05/16/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Expect 'Nuthin' But' Goodness On Miles Bonny's Debut Album

Here at SoulBounce we have become quite the fans of alternative soulster Miles Bonny. From his tribute to Raphael Saadiq on Instant Saadiq, to his collaborations with Suff Daddy, DJ Day, and 74 Miles Away, we have enjoyed just about...

SoulUK | 05/13/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Omarion Covers Aaliyah's 'One In A Million' With Subpar Results

So when are people going to pay homage to some of the other great Aaliyah songs? (For the record, the bar has already been set pretty high.) Omarion decided that he also needed to cover her "One In A Million"...

Ro | 05/13/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

These Little Dragon Remixes Keep On Coming, Even When We Aren't 'Looking'

While we wait patiently for the release of Little Dragon's third album, Ritual Union, due to drop this July, there are a ridiculous amount of remixes making the rounds to keep our ears busy. In fact, it seems that not...

SoulUK | 05/12/2011 at 12:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Brook D'Leau Puts His 'Thing' Down On This Miguel Remix

Always one to support good music coming out of Los Angeles, Brook D'Leau, the production half of J*DaVeY, worked his magic on LA native Miguel's "Sure Thing." Keeping the minimal feel of the original for the most part, Brook injected...

ChrisAlexander | 05/11/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Lance Drummonds Has Something To 'Share'

Since dropping his last album this past August and being named as one of our Bounce-Worthy artists, Lance Drummonds has been quite busy promoting the record and performing in the New York City area. For those of us outside of...

Butta | 05/11/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Vacationer Takes Us On A 'Trip'

My passport is in dire need a some new stamps, so while I plot and plan to make that happen, the only way that I can escape the daily grind is with music. So when I received an email about...

Butta | 05/09/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

SBTRKT & Little Dragon Start A 'Wildfire'

I've never heard of the masked, South London producer who goes by the name of SBTRKT before, but after listening to his collaboration with SoulBounce favorites Little Dragon, I will certainly be checking for him from now on. "Wildfire" has...

SoulUK | 05/06/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

George Michael Has Something For 'You And I'

Despite all of the mainstream media's hype and hysteria surrounding last week's Royal Wedding, I managed to avoid it all like Lil Kim avoids career counseling. After all, it's not like Malia or Sasha Obama was getting married -- that's...

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

Stac Wanted 'All Or Nothing' From Her Remixers, And They Obliged

Remix projects are usually hit or miss at best. I'll find maybe one or two that I like and the rest get dumped in favor of the originals, after all those were what drew me to the remix in the...

SoulUK | 05/04/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Your Body' Will Move To Peter Hadar's Latest

Although he's been busy performing and making power moves, Peter Hadar hasn't released any new music since he dropped "Full Time Lover" last January and appeared on the Feed Your Ears, Vol. 1 compilation from PINBOARDblog this past fall. Thankfully...

Butta | 05/03/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Dig Into Frank Ocean's Crates With 'The Lonny Breaux Collection'

I am a reluctant Frank Ocean fan. I'd heard his name floating around the interwebs on music blogs, Twitter, and the like, but continually ignored his offerings. After I learned that he was affiliated with the drug-fueled, often nonsensical hedonistic...

ChrisAlexander | 05/03/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'You Don't Have To Be A Star' Because Gods'Illa & Maimouna Youssef Are The Ones Shining

Growing up, one of my mom's favorite songs was "You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)" by Billy Davis, Jr. and Marilyn McCoo. She loved the husband and wife duo ever since they were in...

Butta | 05/02/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

This Nikka Costa Remix Has The Right Amount Of 'Something'

Nikka Costa's name is not one that I've heard in a while. Though my iTunes will occasionally shuffle to one of her jams, I place her in the same box of promising-but-short careers along with Remy Shand and pre-rehab Mary...

ChrisAlexander | 04/26/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Chris Turner Shows His Love For 'The Land'

If you're one of the growing number of fans of Chris Turner, then it seems that you've struck musical gold, thanks to the release of not one, but two new songs over the last week. After releasing his ode to...

Ivory | 04/25/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Jagged Edge Has 'The Remedy' With This 'Love Potion'

We've already gone on record numerous times here at SoulBounce about our love jones for Jagged Edge. Twins Brandon and Brian Casey, Kyle Norman, and Richard Wingo have tickled our collective fancies since their 1998 debut, A Jagged Era, and...

Butta | 04/21/2011 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Chris Turner Shares His Love For 'stickyGREEN'

While today, April 20th, may be just another hump day for most, to potheads all around the world, it's 420, the one day set aside each year to commemorate our their love for all things cannabis. And what holiday would be...

Ivory | 04/20/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Laugh Out Loud At The 'Return Of' Zo! & Phonte

While we wait for the good folk at +FE Music to bless us with some newness -- this year will see an acoustic album from The Foreign Exchange, Zo!'s just visiting three, and a solo release from Phonte -- we have this utterly hilarious cover of Mark...

SoulUK | 04/18/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

What Do You Have To 'Say' About This Janelle Monáe Cover By Anais Aida?

Singer/songwriter Anais Aida and producer Daniel "DannyBe" Bazan attend NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. They took time from their studies and their respective solo projects (she'll be releasing an EP; he will be producing for other up-and-coming artists) to...

KitKat | 04/14/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

There'll Be No 'Waiting In Vain' For Something New From Andy Allo

When she's not acting on The Game, starring in commercials, or modeling, Andy Allo somehow finds the time to fit music into her busy schedule, and we're happy that she does when the end result winds up sounding as lovely...

Butta | 04/13/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Raheem DeVaughn Takes Us On A Futuristic Voyage With 'B.O.B.'

With a song about "battery operated boyfriends," I wasn't sure what to expect with the video for Raheem DeVaughn's "B.O.B." Especially after the sextacular (or tacky depending on what side of the fence you were on) video for "Single" that...

Butta | 04/07/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Cleveland Jones Shares His 'Sensitive' Side

Last month Cleveland Jones received the distinction as our 100th Bounce-Worthy artist, and he's already living up to his "got next" status. He's been diligently at work creating new music over the past few weeks, and we finally get to...

Butta | 04/07/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Don't Let Ed Sheeran Be A 'Stranger'

There has been quite a buzz in the UK surrounding Ed Sheeran over the last few years. He has released a number singles and EPs independently, but has now struck the big time and inked a deal with Atlantic Records...

SoulUK | 04/07/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

PJ Morton Gets To Shine On Maroon 5's 'Is Anybody Out There' For A Good Cause

Before picking up their joint world tour in Turkey, Maroon 5 and sixth member PJ Morton headed to a studio in London to create music for charity. In only 24 hours, that is. Streaming the entire studio session live online,...

KitKat | 04/06/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kick Back & Relax With 'Sounds From The Couch'

So SXSW is over for another year, and we are still playing catch up on all the fantastic performances and mixes that the event spawned. The latest to catch my eye was a mix that Stone from The Couch Sessions...

SoulUK | 04/05/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

We Got A 'Love Jones' For Bomani Armah's New Mixtape

Bomani Armah -- he of "Read A Book" fame -- is ready for his closeup. No, the "poet with a hip-hop style" hasn't been cast in a feature film, but he is reprising a very famous movie character in his...

Butta | 04/04/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

So What's The Big Deal About Big K.R.I.T. & 'ReturnOf4Eva'?

With the almost deafening buzz surrounding last week's release of Big K.R.I.T.'s ReturnOf4Eva, it may seem as though the 25-year-old Mississippi-born emcee came out of nowhere. However, the reality is that K.R.I.T.'s (whose moniker means "King Remembered In Time") current...

Peachy Kween | 04/04/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Are You Ready For The Weeknd?

Yesterday I was perusing Twitter, killing some time, when I came across a number of tweets referencing an article in The Guardian newspaper and a collective known as The Weeknd. Given that the tweets were coming from people whom I...

SoulUK | 04/01/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Missed SXSW? Don't Worry, Janelle Monáe Has You Covered

Having seen Janelle Monáe perform live, I can say, hand on heart, she is one of the most interesting and engaging performers I've ever seen. Both visually and vocally, her performances are out of this world, and I would suggest...

SoulUK | 03/31/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Curtiss King Breaks It Down About Pumas, Cubs & Cougars On 'P.C.C.'

Like many women, it seems as if the older that I get, the younger the men that I date get. Don't get me wrong, I don't discriminate on brothas my age and up, but I'm more apt to be attracted...

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

Gilbere Forte' Spits 'Fire To' Adele's 'Rain'

Now that his popularity has increased since his debut mixtape Gilbere Forte' is BLVCK and his most recent release "87 Dreams," rapper/producer Gilbere Forte' looks to maintain the momentum by remixing a popular song from a #1 artist. Forte'...

KitKat | 03/30/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

'Stand Guard,' iSHE & Hezekiah Are Coming

I'm familiar with emcee/producer Hezekiah thanks to the handful of solo albums he's dropped, however, the name iSHE was new to me, so I was intrigued to press play on some material from the duo when I heard that Hezekiah...

SoulUK | 03/28/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

John Legend Goes Under 'Deep' Cover

In the middle of preparing for his upcoming overseas tour, and before he hits the road with Sade this summer, John Legend found the time to cover Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" from her (#1 again!) album, 21. It's been...

KitKat | 03/24/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

AAries' 'CoverGirls' Is Picture Perfect

AAries are ready for their close up with today's release of their mixtape CoverGirls. The Hipps sisters have been waiting for this moment for a while and so have their fans who always remembered their lovely voices from working with Musiq...

Butta | 03/24/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kissey Says 'Count Me Out'

Kissey Asplund may not be a name that you've heard in a while, but just because she's been quiet that doesn't mean that she hasn't had anything to say. We'll get to hear what's been on her mind soon when...

Butta | 03/22/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Beat Goes On With These Nate Dogg Tribute Mixes From DJ Premier & DJ Cuzzin B

I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that so many artists whose songs populate the soundtrack of my life are no longer with us. The latest to add his voice to the men's choir in heaven is Nate...

Butta | 03/21/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

This Reel People Song Needs To 'Be' In Your Collection

To celebrate the launch of their new website, Reel People are giving fans a free download of Tony Momrelle singing "It Will Be" live and unplugged. Tony sounds divine here, arguably just as good as he does on his original...

Butta | 03/18/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

According To Blu & Jack Davey 'Everything's OK'

In stark contrast to Blu and Jack Davey's 2009 collaboration on "iFeel"--a syrupy, flirty duet if there was ever one--"Everything's OK" sounds like the inside of a Dance Dance Revolution prototype from the mid '90s. There isn't much bottom to...

Ro | 03/18/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Get Into This Electric Remix Of Fat Freddy's Drop's 'Flashback'

Along with the likes of Electric Wire Hustle, Benny Tones, Ladi6, and Julian Dyne, Fat Freddy's Drop are flying the flag for Antipodean soul music. Their brand of dub-heavy, reggae-soul has gained them an international fan base allowing them to...

SoulUK | 03/17/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Eska Reworks Pharrell & Snoop Dogg With 'Beautiful' Results

I've had this rework of Pharrell and Snoop Dogg's "Beautiful" on my iPod for sometime now, but Eska has kindly made it a free download via her SoundCloud page so I thought I'd bring it to your attention. Personally, I...

SoulUK | 03/08/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Applejac Polishes Up John Legend & The Roots' 'Shine'

Last year around this time our homeboy Applejac broke us off with a lovely collection of soulful house remixes to get us into the mood for the Winter Music Conference. With this year's WMC kicking off this week, Applejac delivers...

Butta | 03/07/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Anthony Valadez Takes Us To The 'Islands'

Anthony Valadez's first two releases, 2009's Audio / Visual and last year's remix album, introduced us to his lush soundscapes. Word is that he's hard at work on a third album, and if the song "Islands" is any indication, Valadez...

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

Step Inside Def Sound's 'NightMARE'

I knew it was only a matter of time before Def Sound got officially pulled into the J*DaVeY mix. After being featured on the standout track on Jack and Brook's Evil Christian Cop: The Great Mistapes EP, the LA-based rapper has...

ChrisAlexander | 03/02/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Let Acer Maple 'Welcome' You

Acer Maple, the UK-based soul/folk duo made up of Danny Fisher and Dave Austin, released their debut EP, Early, in February last year. The six-song collection was beautiful in its simplicity, combining emotive songwriting and Sharlene Hector's stunning vocals with...

SoulUK | 03/02/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

NYC Bouncers: Win Tickets To See Anthony David In Concert!

February is almost over, but it's all good because March will be getting off to a lovely start, musically speaking. Especially for our New York City Bouncers who will kick the month off with Anthony David's pre-release party/concert on Wednesday,...

Butta | 02/25/2011 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Miles Bonny & Ta-Ku Give Us Some 'Down To Earth Club Music'

Miles Bonny has been cropping up on my musical radar quite a bit recently. His collaborations with DJ Day and 74 Miles Away have both been getting plenty of play and now I have this track, produced by RBMA affiliate...

SoulUK | 02/25/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Is There Any Love' For Jae Franklin?

Earlier this month we introduced you to Bounce-Worthy artist Jae Franklin and her wonderfully eclectic sound. Mixing up genres is always risky as the resulting collection can sound disjointed and lacking direction, however she managed to nail it on her...

SoulUK | 02/23/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

J*DaVeY's 'Evil Christian Cop' Is Pure Goodness

Well, it's here. No, Jesus hasn't sent a cease and desist letter to Lil Kim. J*DaVeY's long-awaited Evil Christian Cop: The Great Mistapes EP has arrived. After a solid release date was given last week, I counted down the days...

ChrisAlexander | 02/23/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

These Jill Scott Remixes Are 'No. 1'

With news that Jill Scott is one of the headliners at this year's Essence Music Festival and that she's settled her lawsuits with Hidden Beach, things are looking good for a return to the scene from our favorite Philly jawn....

Butta | 02/22/2011 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Szjerdene Wants Us To 'Think It Through'

Things have been a little quiet from Bounce-Worthy singer/songwriter Szjerdene of late, however the lady herself tells me it's due to the fact she has been hard at work on new material, which hopefully we'll see soon. To whet our...

SoulUK | 02/22/2011 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Khari Mateen's Lunch Room Is Serving Up Some 'Black Orpheus'

If you enjoyed J*DaVeY's Boudoir Synema even half as much as I did, then you're already familiar with the work of multi-faceted producer Khari Mateen. You've also heard his production work on The Roots' Rising Down and Game Theory and...

ChrisAlexander | 02/22/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Cee-Lo Wants The Human Touch, Not 'Robot Sex'

The more I listen to Cee-Lo Green's The Lady Killer the more it's growing on me. Initially it was only "Bodies" and "Bright Lights, Bigger City" that got regular rotation, but now the rest of the album is steadily creeping...

SoulUK | 02/18/2011 at 12:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

We've 'Loved' This Melanie Durrant Track Since First Listen

When I first stumbled upon "Loved" by Melanie Durrant, I can't say that I knew anything about her, but I most certainly was familiar with the song's producer, none other than Slakah The Beatchild. Now that I know more about...

ill Mami | 02/17/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Jazzy Delivers 'No Ordinary' Covers Of Some Iconic Songs

LA-based singer/songwriter Jazzy (aka Jazmine Bailey) has been bubbling along just underneath the radar for some time now, and she's hoping that her new EP, Letters To A King, will give her that push into our collective consciousness. The EP...

SoulUK | 02/17/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Chester Gregory Has A Lot In Store For 'U'

SoulBounce fave Chester Gregory is on track to have a glorious 2011. Fresh from his stint in the Dreamgirls revival, he's been cast in a brand new musical production of Sister Act, which Whoppi Goldberg is bringing to Broadway this...

Butta | 02/16/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Roddy Rod Gives Us Some New 'VUDU'

Everyone calm down. No, this is not another teaser of "new" D'Angelo tracks. VUDU.FOR.U is a project by Roddy Rod, a DJ and producer, whose full-length EP is coming soon. In the meantime, he offers us all this four-track sampler...

ill Mami | 02/16/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Will You 'Fall In Love' With This New Marsha Ambrosius Track?

While we wait impatiently for the release of Late Nights & Early Mornings on March 1st, Marsha Ambrosius and her tour DJ, DJ Aktive, have blessed us with an unreleased track, which will be included as a bonus cut on...

SoulUK | 02/16/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

YULT & Tanya Auclair Build Their Musical 'Empire'

Last year I was introduced to the immensely talented Tanya Auclair by the ever-reliable Amelia over at PutMeOnIt. Her experimental blend of soul, folk and electronica had me hooked and to further sweeten the deal her Thrum EP was (and...

SoulUK | 02/15/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Let Malice & Mario Sweet And Choklate Bring You 'Happiness'

We introduced you to husband and wife duo Malice & Mario Sweet back in January with their track "Speed Of Light." As promised, the couple have now released their EP Happy 2 Year for free, however this is for a limited time only...

SoulUK | 02/15/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Ra-Re Valverde Is Right 'On Time'

If your love life is as dead as mine, then this year's Valentine's Day will be just another Monday, albeit one that will be drowned in red and pink hearts, overpriced flowers and chocolates for everyone but you. Luckily for...

Ivory | 02/10/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Pump Your Fist To Rye Rye's 'RyeotPowRR'

If M.I.A. and Lil' Mama were able to produce an offspring, the result would be Ryeisha Berrain, better known by her stage name Rye Rye. The Baltimore-bred teenage rapper combines M.I.A.'s eccentric fashion sense with Lil' Mama's round-the-way girl appeal,...

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

Do You 'Adore' This New Teedra Moses Song?

Fans of mixtape queen Teedra Moses were treated to new music from the singer this week, as she gears up for the release of her new video for "R U 4Real," taken from last year's Royal Patience: A Love Journey....

ChrisAlexander | 02/08/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Calvin Valentine Wants 'You'

Vocal effects, when used in the right context, can really enhance a track. Auto-Tune has been the bane of many a music lovers lives over the last few years, however the vocoder still remains a key instrument in many an...

SoulUK | 02/07/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Day & Miles Bonny Are 'Learning To Fly'

Miles Bonny is an artist who has remained on the periphery of my radar for some time, but for one reason or another I have yet to get around to checking out much of his work. At the end of...

SoulUK | 02/07/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Carlitta Durand Gives Us A 'HisStory' Lesson

We here at SoulBounce have made no secret about our love for Carlitta Durand. Since first appearing on the scene a few years ago, she's busied herself by creating a strong catalog of releases. So when she released her latest...

Ivory | 02/04/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Get Ready For Hundred Strong With This 'Free' Mini-Mix

This past December we gave you a heads up about a new project that was on its way from Hundred Strong by way of the video for the track, "Stylin' Free" featuring Detroit soul man Amp Fiddler. It was definitely...

Butta | 02/03/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Don't Pass' This Spree Wilson & Esthero Joint 'By'

I was more than half sold on this track before even pressing play. I am not hugely familiar with Atlanta native Spree Wilson's work beyond last year's frantic yet harmonious "I Believe She's Lying," but any track produced by and/or...

ChrisAlexander | 02/03/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

MeLo-X Is 'Rolling' With Adele & Jamie xx

The word remix quite often fills me with dread. Most of the time they add nothing to the original versions. In fact, a lot of the time they detract from it, resulting in an almost unbearable listening experience. My side-eye...

SoulUK | 02/01/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Nakia Henry's 'Love Letter' Is A 'Win'

After years of bubbling under the radar with live performances around NYC, performer Nakia Henry is finally garnering the attention she deserves with the release of her dope video for "Love Letter (He Wants Me to Win)." Though I've been...

Ivory | 01/31/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

We'll 'Take' Whatever We Can Get From Jazmine Sullivan

Just a few weeks ago when news of Jazmine Sullivan's early retirement hit the net, I almost had a cow. Luckily for me and other fans, she retracted her rant, deciding instead to take a break to regroup. While she...

Butta | 01/28/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Timbaland Invites You Inside His 'Lil' Apartment'

Well, it was good mediocre while it lasted. Super producer Timbaland hinted via his Twitter that his much-hyped Timbaland Thursdays free music series may be coming to a premature end. He tweeted, "I know some of y'all been askin about...

ChrisAlexander | 01/28/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Raheem DeVaughn's 'Wet' Is Not The First Time He's Left Us Dry

So it looks as if Raheem DeVaughn has jumped on the bandwagon, alongside Kanye, Swizz Beatz, and Timbaland, and started releasing free music on a given day of the week; in Raheem's case it's "#RadioRaheemWednesday's." The track he chose to release...

SoulUK | 01/27/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

BIG K.R.I.T. & Grillade 'Wuz Here'

With each passing day of this week, The Wuz Here Sessions, the collaboration between Grillade and BIG K.R.I.T. keeps creeping into my world. The four-track EP, presented by Yours Truly, is a labor of love between the soulful outfit and...

ill Mami | 01/26/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Freddie Joachim Twists Little Dragon's 'Twice'

Although most content on the internet can truly be said to be of no educative or enriching value, most of the music found on the internet seems to reach to new depths of depravity. Think of all the countless remixes...

ill Mami | 01/26/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Your Day Will Be Better 'If U Only' Listen To This Chester Gregory Song

I was lucky enough to see the national tour of Dreamgirls when the show stopped here in Los Angeles in 2009. Aside from Adrienne Warren's "Lorell" undeniable upstaging of American Idol finalist Syesha Mercado's "Deena," the play's clear standout was...

ChrisAlexander | 01/26/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

No Plan B & The Family Stand Give Us A Fresh Take On Coltrane's 'Naima'

John Coltrane's "Naima," a ballad dedicated to his then wife Juanita Naima Grubbs, is one of his most famous compositions that has gone on to become somewhat of a jazz standard. Coltrane himself recorded several versions and released it on...

SoulUK | 01/25/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Swizz Beatz & Musiq Soulchild Give Us Something With 'Anything'

Swizz Beatz has served up another offering in his Monster Mondays free music series (although this one dropped last Friday, so let's just pretend). Inspired by Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Friday offerings, Swizz joins fellow producer Timbaland in dropping free tunes...

ChrisAlexander | 01/24/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Send It On' To Mara Hruby

OK, so we first mentioned Mara Hruby only few days ago. Good covers are good covers, though. (Free albums of covers are even better.) And successfully covering soulologist D'Angelo takes a unique type of talent. Usually those who attempt the...

Ro | 01/21/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

We Keep On 'Slowly' Falling For Ben Westbeech

London-based vocalist, DJ, and producer Ben Westbeech may be a familiar name thanks to his collaboration with Jazzanova on the storming "I Can See." What a lot of people don't realize, however, is that Ben also has a rather good solo...

SoulUK | 01/20/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

100 Akres Gives Janet Jackson A New 'Beat'

As self-appointed head of the Saint Damita Jo Fan Club, I am naturally skeptical when unvetted enthusiasts take it upon themselves to remix, rework, mash-up, breathe on, or speak about Janet Jackson's music. Case in point: Ciara's remix of "Feedback."...

ChrisAlexander | 01/18/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Help Ahmed Sirour To 'Shine' In This John Legend & The Roots Remix Contest

Last month we gave you a heads up about a contest from John Legend & The Roots who are seeking the best remix of their song "Shine," from the album Wake Up! and as heard in the movie Waiting For...

Butta | 01/14/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

J*DaVeY Catches Some Of Nirvana's 'Teen Spirit'

Yesterday was not a great day for me. First, I woke up and read that Sarah Palin somehow wobbled the earth's axis, and I may no longer be a Sagittarius. Then, I hear that Lil Kim track. And then, I...

ChrisAlexander | 01/14/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Timbaland & Missy Sound Really 'Off'

OK, so free music is free music. We shouldn't bite the hand that feeds, we need to be thankful, etc. Timbaland Thursdays is not just a cute use of alliteration by everyone's favorite interplanetary producer circa 1998, it's his way...

Ro | 01/14/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Take A Voyage To 'The Arnhelmland Galaxy' With This Jamiroquai Mixtape

Jamiroquai fans, this one is for you. The same week that their new video surfaced that has gotten many of us crunk to see them live, we now get a new mixtape to sink our teeth into. Mixed by French...

Butta | 01/13/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Do You 'Love' This Tyrese Cover?

When Tyrese isn't staring pensively off into the distance, he can usually be found misspelling words to hilarious effect on Twitter or tweeting new tracks such as this cover of Teddy Pendergrass' "Somebody Loves You Back." Before we all collectively...

ill Mami | 01/12/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

We'll 'Save' Jansport J For Last

It seems as though everyone and their grandmother has a collection of beats they are pushing these days. Unfortunately, the market has become a bit too congested with mediocrity to the point where wanting to sit through yet another collection...

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

Damon Aaron Brings Us A Late 'Autumn'

Los Angeles singer/songwriter/producer Damon Aaron had an instant fan in me after I took a listen to his 2008 album Highlands. Combining soul, folk, and electronica with his burnt sugar vocals, it was the perfect album for just kicking back...

SoulUK | 01/11/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Chadlee Shows Us That Some 'Starrs' Shine 'Forever'

Although they had peaked by the time I debuted in this world, Atlantic Starr's music could regularly be heard in my family's home in the '80s. There's even video of me singing their 1987 hit "Always" to my sister's Raggedy...

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

DJ Stylus Takes New Edition's 'Once In A Lifetime Groove' To The Go-Go

This year has already brought with it a plethora of remixes, and today is no different. SoulBounce fam and Mixologist DJ Stylus has offered his own go-go spin on a New Edition rarity, their "Once In A Lifetime Groove" from the...

ill Mami | 01/06/2011 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Malice & Mario Sweet 'Light' Up Our Lives

I'm ashamed to admit it, but when I usually think about Seattle, my mind is instantly filled with thoughts of rainy days and coffee chains. However, every so often, I am pleasantly reminded of the thriving indie music scene the...

Ivory | 01/06/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Kiva Remixes Erykah Badu 'Just In Time'

Erykah Badu's "Out My Mind, Just In Time" was definitely one of the many highlights of New Amerykah Part 2: Return of The Ankh. Recalling the movement/arrangement we saw on the classic "Green Eyes," it became an instant favorite of...

SoulUK | 01/05/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Alicia Keys Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of Being 'Speechless'

Please excuse the late pass, but last Monday while we were all still in a spiked egg nog fog, Swizz Beatz posted up his latest Monster Monday creation and this one was the best yet. Featuring his wife Alicia Keys...

Butta | 01/05/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Vikter Duplaix & Common Want To Give You Some 'Morning Fun'

There's no better way to start your day off than with a little somethin' somethin'. Or make that a little "Morning Fun," the sensuous new single from Vikter Duplaix featuring Common. We got a sample of this joint on the For...

Butta | 01/04/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Nikko Gray Gives Us A 'Beautiful' Birthday Gift

Normally it is the person celebrating a birthday who recieves the gifts. However, Nikko Gray has flipped the script and decided that today, on her birthday, she would bless us all with a gift in the shape of "Beautiful You Are."...

SoulUK | 01/04/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Jazmine Sullivan Tells Us What She Is 'Not'

This morning when I read the news that Jazmine Sullivan went on Twitter yesterday to make a statement that she planned to take a break from music, my soul cried. The thought of one of the most talented young singers...

Butta | 01/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Sy Smith Wants To Be Your 'Lovergirl' With This Teena Marie Tribute

I'm still in a state of disbelief that Teena Marie is gone. It's been over a week now and her loss remains a fresh wound. I've channeled my despair into listening to her extensive catalog and any of the numerous...

Butta | 01/03/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Talib Kweli Is Still Standing Despite The 'Cold Rain'

Hip-hop heads such as myself felt a twinge of excitement after reading a tweet from Talib Kweli yesterday ensuring his forthcoming Gutter Rainbows would be released later this month. Though the first single from the Duck Down Records imprint, "Cold...

ill Mami | 01/03/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

M.I.A. Is Reborn As 'Vicki Leekx'

It's pretty hard to describe London-born performer/controversy-junkie M.I.A. She sings. She raps. She pisses off the media. She rants, raves, and does pretty much whatever she wants in her music, wardrobe, and otherwise. It matters not whether we understand, like,...

ChrisAlexander | 01/03/2011 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Cloud Nice's 'Sound' Isn't 'Like' The Others

I can only imagine being blessed with the talent of lyrical ability and continually banging your head against a ceiling formed by archaic attitudes regarding the region you happen to inhabit. If the late '80s and early '90s taught us...

ill Mami | 01/03/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Sam Sparro Is So 'Nasty'

Sassy Australian diva Sam Sparro has apparently decided to take it upon himself to bring back the house music of yore (read: Chicago house) to the masses. This has become more apparent after listening to some of his most recent...

ill Mami | 12/29/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Casamena Remembers Teena Marie In Five Ways

I think many of us are still reeling from not only this past weekend's festive revelry and worsening winter storm conditions but news of Teena Marie's passing last night. While we try to come to grips with the death of...

ill Mami | 12/27/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Spend Some 'Nostalgic Nights' With Carlitta Durand

If you're a music fiend like I am, then the best gift that anyone can give you is, well, more music. How fitting, then, for Carlitta Durand to release a new and free EP on Christmas Eve for fans such...

Butta | 12/24/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Premier Cosigns Diggy Simmons On 'Past Presents Future'

In hip hop, sometimes it's not about your skills or how good of a rapper you are. Often, it's all about the cosign and aligning yourself with someone or a crew who can put you on and make people to...

Butta | 12/24/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Olivier Daysoul Shares The 'Finer Things In Life'

Olivier Daysoul has already blessed us with a very fine EP this year, but to keep us going until he releases his full album in 2011 he has dropped another gem in the form of "Finer Things In Life." Produced...

SoulUK | 12/22/2010 at 2:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kadija Kamara's 'Christmas Song' Brings Some Festive Cheer

UK songstress Kadija Kamara is well known and respected on the live London soul scene, but her name may well be unfamiliar to those of you reading this in other parts of the world. She is set to release her...

SoulUK | 12/21/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Jamie Woon Is The 'Truth'

With albums due from some of the biggest names in soul (Raphael Saadiq, Rahsaan Patterson, Lalah Hathaway), as well as exciting newcomers (James Blake, Eska Mtungwazi), 2011 already looks set to be a bumper year. One of the albums that...

SoulUK | 12/20/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Beast Are On The 'Come Up'

If you haven't already gotten the free download of The Beast & Nnenna Freelon's Freedom Suite, then what are you waiting on? No, seriously. Good music is hard to come by and an entire album of good music that's free...

Butta | 12/20/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Collette Wants Us To 'Keep Christmas Alive'

It seems like I've gotten more Christmas music in my inbox this month than I can jingle my bells to, but one can never have too many songs to make the season bright. Another artist who is bestowing some holiday...

Butta | 12/17/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mar Gives Us A Little 'Christmas' Gift

Mar's Variations series as been a big hit here at SBHQ. The concept is simple enough--take a song and do a cover of it--yet the results are never short of magical. The latest in the series is a seasonal gift...

SoulUK | 12/16/2010 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

You Have Got To 'Love' These Labels

A problem with having a slight obsession with music is that it can become a very expensive habit. I know that 90% of it is available, in some shape or form, for free via the web, but I like to...

SoulUK | 12/16/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

DJ Premier, KRS-One & Grand Puba Give Their '5%'

Revoke my hip hop card or my hood pass or whatever you want to call it, but I'm not sure how much I'm loving this new track "5%" by DJ Premier featuring KRS-One and Grand Puba. The song seems like it...

ill Mami | 12/15/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Get Involved In Illa J's 'Affair'

Since his brother, James "J Dilla" Yancey's untimely passing in 2006, his younger brother Illa J has set about preserving his brother's legacy through music. After dropping Yancey Boys, a collaboration project featuring tracks from his late, great brother's treasure trove of beats...

Ivory | 12/15/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

Enjoy This Taste Of Kriss Mincey's 'Thursday Night'

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Moon | 12/15/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mayer Hawthorne Lets Us Know That 'Christmas Time Is Here'

If there is one thing that I will never waver from regarding the holiday season, it's the following: my right to spike everyday items with rum whenever the need strikes, Donny Hathaway's "This Christmas," The Whispers' Christmas albums, and Vince Guaraldi's A...

ill Mami | 12/15/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Dezaray Dawn's 'Chameleon' Gets Taken To Stilnovo's House

While we're waiting for some new music to come from Dezaray Dawn's direction, we'll take a remix to soothe our souls. And if that remix is of the soulful house variety, then all the better. This remix of "Chameleon," the...

Butta | 12/14/2010 at 4:45 PM | Permalink

Glenn Lewis Is Back With A 'Good One'

With two shelved projects and a haircut behind him, Canadian soul singer Glenn Lewis is back on the scene with new music to groove to. On his first single in two years, "Good One," he praises the woman in his...

ChrisAlexander | 12/14/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Is AZ 'The Calm' Before The Storm?

For some reason, certain rappers manage to maintain relevance throughout the years. Perhaps it's due to their undeniable talent, perhaps it's a certain "it" factor or perhaps it's simply because we seem to connect with them on some level. AZ...

ill Mami | 12/13/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Leo Zero Injects More 'Rock' Into Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force's 'Planet'

Many of us this morning have a serious case of the Mondays. Winter has come a bit too early for many of our tastes, but there's nothing that a little music won't fix. Nothing says it's time for a moment...

ill Mami | 12/13/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

'Fall In Love' With Amerie Again...Or At Least This Sam Champ Remix

Long before she bought a vowel for her name, hopped on the international pop trolley, and bleached her hair into oblivion, the artist formerly known as Amerie was a favorite of mine. OK, "favorite" may be a bit generous, but...

ChrisAlexander | 12/09/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

PJ Morton's New Mixtape Is 'Independently Major'

Fresh off his touring gig and a White House performance with Maroon 5, PJ Morton is already back on the grind, busying himself in the studio with new material. To help fans cope in the meantime, he took to his...

Ivory | 12/09/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

M.I.A.'s 'Internet Connection' Gets Shook Up

Offering a new spin on one of my favorite beats to drop this year, Netherlands-based producer Shook has released a new mix of M.I.A.'s "Internet Connection." The remixer traded the insane, punchy minimalism of the original for a more synth-driven...

ChrisAlexander | 12/08/2010 at 2:30 PM | Permalink

MeLo-X, Kendrick Lamar & Mickey Factz Give Us Some 'Rapity Rap'

The more I hear people mention how hip hop is so wack now, I always know that this is wrong on so many levels. Closed mouths don't get fed, and closed minds don't get the freshest music either. MeLo-X, recently...

ill Mami | 12/07/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

Jay Electronica Pays Tribute To Guru With 'Jazzmatazz'

Jay Electronica must love him some old school hip hop, obviously. It's obvious given his newest track with Tone Trezure, "Jazzmatazz (R.I.P. Guru Tribute)," which utilizes a sample from Group Home's awesome debut Livin' Proof. Jay Electronica also love using...

ill Mami | 12/07/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'B4 The Night Is Thru' Jesse Boykins III Has Something For You

Showing us that true soul music is a game of chess not checkers, Jesse Boykins III debuts "B4 the Night is Thru," the first single from his 2011 release, Love Apparatus. This is the type of song that we've been waiting on...

Butta | 12/07/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Madlib & Karriem Riggins Warn Of '#4080'

I first became aware of Madlib and Karriem Riggins collaborating together on Yesterday's Universe as Jahari Masamba Unit with their track "Umoja (Unity)." Quite a beautiful jazz tune, it is quite different from their latest "Interview #4080," a track from...

ill Mami | 12/07/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Is Diddy-Dirty Money's 'Last Train' Worth Diddly?

Going against Rule #432 in the Life-Ruining Moguls Handbook--giving music away...for free--Sean "Diddy" Combs released a mixtape over the weekend in anticipation of his new album. Last Dollar Van to Bed Stuy Last Train to Paris Prelude gives fans a...

ChrisAlexander | 12/06/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Cody ChesnuTT Sings One For 'The Quiet Girl Who Eats Alone'

After an eight-year stretch following the release of his critically-adored debut, The Headphone Masterpiece (Ready, Set, Go), Cody ChestnuTT makes his long-awaited return with the upcoming release of his follow-up, Black Skin, No Value, due out tomorrow, December 7th. Though...

Ivory | 12/06/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Jagged Edge Rocks This 'Baby' All Night Long

Snicker all you want, but I roll hard for Jagged Edge. In fact, one day I will marry all of them and then you will see how awesome they are. While I nurse my delusion, make sure to get into...

ill Mami | 12/06/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Sail Into Mar & I.N.T.'s 'Harbor'

I swear it seems that everything that Mar touches is instantly golden. Add his falsetto to a nicely executed track and we're talking pure win, my friends. Sure, new track "Harbor" produced by I.N.T. is only three minutes in length, but...

ill Mami | 12/06/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

This Bossasaurus Remix Of J*DaVeY Is Outta This 'World'

Oakland-based production duo Bossasaurus took a break from preparing for the release of their EP, Lacerta, to remix J*DaVeY's "End of the World (Mama's Back)." The dance floor-ready jam showcases the pair's unique style, using "analog synths, bizarre instruments, and microsamples"...

ChrisAlexander | 12/02/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Salah Ananse Tips Janelle Monáe's 'Tightrope' Even Tighter

Although Salah Ananse's remix of Janelle Monáe's "Tightrope" has been making the rounds, mainly at sweat-your-hairstyle-out house music bashes, it has only recently come to the attention of those who don't always have the time necessary to stretch before listening...

ill Mami | 12/02/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Mars & DJ Doc's Vikter Duplaix Mixtape Is 'For Players Only'

If you've been keeping up with SoulBounce for any length of time, then you should be well aware of our love for Vikter Duplaix. While many are just now discovering him as the breakout star of Centric's Master of the...

Butta | 12/01/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

This Teedra Moses Remix Is Siik

Just the other day I played Teedra Moses' debut, Complex Simplicity, and got caught up in the rapture of that record all over again. Straight up, that is one of my favorite albums from the past decade. So you can...

Butta | 12/01/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Get Us In The 'Xmas Time' Spirit

The Christmas season is well underway so it is definitely the time to get my yuletide playlist in order, and now I have another song to add to it courtesy of DJ Jazzy Jeff and our girl Ayah. We've patiently...

Butta | 11/30/2010 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Estelle & John Legend 'Flow' Freely

I used to be a huge John Legend fan. His debut single "Used to Love You" and the resulting album Get Lifted got major play in 2005. Kanye's sped up soul samples perfectly complimented John's unique voice. Even though he...

ChrisAlexander | 11/30/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

Take Some Bites From Quadron's 'Fruit'

I became aware of a remix contest that SoulBounce faves Quadron were holding for their lovely song "Average Fruit" some time ago. Being bombarded with music on a daily basis of course meant that I completely forgot all about the...

ill Mami | 11/30/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Marsha Ambrosius Makes Love To Our Ears With 'Sextape Part 3'

Late last week while many of us were still recovering from our gluttonous behavior on Thanksgiving, Marsha Ambrosius released the third installment of her Sextape series and gave us much to be thankful for. Hot on the stilettos of Part 1...

Butta | 11/30/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

All The 'Single' Ladies Will Be Beating Down Raheem DeVaughn's Bedroom Door

Off the top, this video is NSFW so don't say that I didn't warn you if you get caught watching it by the bossman. With that out of the way, last night Raheem DeVaughn dropped both a new mixtape and this...

Butta | 11/30/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

All Raheem DeVaughn Wants Is 'You'

Taking advantage of music's newest marketing tool, the mixtape, the criminally underrated Raheem DeVaughn has released a cover/remake of the infectious single "All I Want Is You" by newcomer Miguel. Not a week goes by without a third- or fourth-tier...

ChrisAlexander | 11/24/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Be 'Thankful' Courtesy Of Flwrpt

If you're anything like me, in addition to crafting hearty and palate-pleasing dishes for tomorrow's Thanksgiving holiday, you're also crafting playlists for your family and friends to enjoy during tomorrow's epicurean celebration. After that food coma has worn off, why...

ill Mami | 11/24/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Eric Roberson & Choklate Do It 'Again'

Last week during Eric Roberson's Ustream chat with fans, he gave those of us in attendance a treat when he played snippets of five songs that are in the works for his upcoming new album scheduled for release some time...

Butta | 11/22/2010 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Sam Champ Is A 'Soldier' For Erykah Badu

I am naturally skeptical when songs I adore are remixed or revisited by someone other than the original artist (see T-Pain's slaughter of Michael Jackson's "PYT"). When I read that Brooklyn-based producer Sam Champ recently went to work on Erykah...

ChrisAlexander | 11/22/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mark de Clive-Lowe's 'Blueberries' Taste So Sweet

Rich in antioxidants, blueberries are part of a healthy, balanced diet. Doctors also recommend adding some sort of regular aerobic activity, such as dancing, to your daily routine to maintain optimum fitness levels. Enter musician/producer/beatmaker Mark de Clive-Lowe to help...

Butta | 11/22/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Do Whatcha Wanna' With This Rebirth Brass Band Remix

If you were to ask anybody from New Orleans about their favorite local band, there's a strong chance that they'd name Rebirth Brass Brand as one of their top picks. If you were to then ask them their favorite Rebirth...

Ivory | 11/19/2010 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Big Jacks Spins Ryan Leslie's 'Girl' Into Something She's 'Not'

Pardon my tardiness since this track was released a while ago and sailed under my radar undetected, but Toronto's DJ Big Jacks has turned one of my favorite tracks from last year, Ryan Leslie's "You're Not My Girl," into something that is...

ill Mami | 11/18/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Exile Takes 'Over' Bilal

Southern California producer Exile, whose name should already be ringing bells based solely off the strength of the album he produced for fellow SoCal resident Blu, has added his flair by remixing Bilal's "Think It Over" from Airtight's Revenge. Though...

ill Mami | 11/18/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Marsha Ambrosius Is Back To Sex Us Up Some More With 'Sextape Part 2'

Marsha Ambrosius is trying to get somebody pregnant. I'm convinced of this fact with her release of Sextape Part 2, the second edition of her Sextape series in as many weeks. She delivers another tantalizing collection of slow jams for...

Butta | 11/16/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Coultrain Reminds Us Why We Shouldn't Be 'Sleeping' On Him

At once confidently soulful and accessibly experimental, Coultrain has been on the list of favorite artists of tastemakers and people who just love good music for quite some time now. So in love am I with his voice that I...

ill Mami | 11/11/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

C3 Brings 'Contempojazzsoulhop' To The Masses

Sometimes the mood, whether it be yours or someone else's, calls for things to be brought all the way down. Not necessarily for procreation purposes, but then again who am I to tell you what to do with your time?...

ill Mami | 11/10/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Will Swizz Beatz & Rakim's 'King Tut' Reign Supreme?

Apparently Swizz Beatz greeting his newest child Egypt with wife Alicia Keys has done nothing to slow down his production schedule. Last week we debuted Swizz Beatz track with Robin Thicke that garnered more yawns than cosigns. This week we...

ill Mami | 11/08/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Marsha Ambrosius Lays It Down On 'Sextape Part 1'

Marsha Ambrosius and her lovely, more well-apportioned thighs make a comeback of sorts on her Sextape Part 1 unleashed upon the masses this past Saturday, just in time for some cooler weather and for any winter boo planning you may...

ill Mami | 11/08/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Jazzy Jeff Adds Some 'Boogie' To Mayer Hawthorne's 'Strings'

The weekend is here and not a minute too soon. As I load up my iPod with all of the new tunes that I've collected this week, one cut in particular has me pressing repeat and is providing the ideal...

Butta | 11/05/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Janelle Monáe Gives Us More Of What's 'To Come'

Another Janelle Monáe track in the same week? Yes, please. As if we needed more proof that Janelle isn't capable of producing great results in just about any genre she sets upon turning on its ear, she takes a stab...

ill Mami | 11/05/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

We 'Love' This YahZarah Remix By Ahmed Sirour

When Ahmed Sirour hit me up to tell me that he had a new remix on the way for a YahZarah song, I new immediately that it would be a win without the need of even hearing it first. Upon...

Butta | 11/04/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Body Language Has Us 'Falling Out'

Just go ahead and file this under music that completely passed me by. Now that I am more acquainted with Body Language, however, I must say that I am a bit irked that I wasn't hipped to their sound earlier....

ill Mami | 11/01/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kanye Brings Us 'Joy'

On the same day that Kanye West's genitals spread across the internet like a bad case of crabs wildfire, he also released "The Joy," a Pete Rock-produced track featuring a bevy of collaborators, including Curtis Mayfield's voice, Charlie Wilson, Jay-Z,...

ill Mami | 11/01/2010 at 1:30 PM | Permalink

Say 'Hello' To Something New From Rapper Big Pooh & Eric Roberson

This something new from Rapper Big Pooh and our good friend Eric Roberson will actually sound very familiar once you start listening to it. Any Erro fan--or a stan such as myself--will automatically recognize the track as the song "Further,"...

Butta | 10/28/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Catch Some Of MNDSGN's Reworked 'Butterflies'

There are certain artists whose catalogs you just can't or shouldn't touch or try to improve. Luther Vandross. Pre-2009 Whitney Houston. Mia-X...just to name a few. Certain musical legacies should remain as they are for posterity--unbothered, with the intended dignity...

ChrisAlexander | 10/22/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Eric Lau Hits Another 'Home Run'

London-based beat sculptor Eric Lau is back to make his mark on music with his new instrumental LP from Kilawatt Music, Makin' Sound. The 20-track release, which he considers a culmination of years of "unfinished business," demonstrates Lau's continued dedication...

ChrisAlexander | 10/22/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

The Beast & Nnenna Freelon Give Us A Taste Of 'Freedom'

When this first video from Freedom Suite, the new project hosted by 9th Wonder by jazz singer Nnenna Freelon and hip-hop/progressive jazz group The Beast, dropped last week, little did we know that this would become the gift that keeps on giving. As you...

Moon | 10/21/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Chris Turner's 'Liquid Love' Is Good To The Last Drop

After blessing us with their awesomeness this past summer on their Brooklyn's Finest mixtape, The Stuyvesants return with more musical greatness. We can now find the producers lending their talents to newcomer Chris Turner on the ultra-dope "Liquid Love," the...

Ivory | 10/21/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Feed Your Ears' With These Musical Delicacies From PinBoardBlog

PinBoardBlog, our progressive soul music blogging fam from across the pond, released their first musical project last week and true to its name it's a tasty treat. Feed Your Ears, Vol 1: Soul Edition features seven big tunes from Oliver...

Butta | 10/19/2010 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

It Isn't 'Labor' To Savor Olivier Daysoul

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the '60s soul renaissance sound is not one that can be done or well executed by many. I'm sorry, but it just can't. There are only a handful of artists who...

ill Mami | 10/13/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Come With Black Einstein To 'Arabia'

Allow me to declare "spacechip music" dead. You know what I mean. The rash of electro-pseudo-futuristic synth-laden hip hop that threatens to burst forth from our eardrums given the overabundance of it from any and every producer around. I know...

ill Mami | 10/13/2010 at 11:30 AM | Permalink

'Stop' & Take A Listen To Child Rebel Soldier

This may sound very unlike me, someone who has admitted freely on several occasions how annoying Kanye West can truly be. I will, however, freely admit that I am a bit excited to see that Kanye is bringing with his...

ill Mami | 10/12/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Marsha Ambrosius Still Hopes 'She Cheats' But Changes Her Tune

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. If that woman is a singer, then your business may just find itself in the street in a song. And if that woman is Marsha Ambrosius, then she would pen a face-cracking...

Butta | 10/11/2010 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

We 'Still' Love Eric Roberson, Especially With This New Remix

With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, if there was ever a time to watch Eric Roberson's touching video for the song "Still," it is now. He premiered the video this past July to raise awareness about the disease,...

Ivory | 10/08/2010 at 5:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Tonéx Feels 'Mighty Real' As Brian Slade

Remember the gospel artist Tonéx? Well, whether you do or you don't, the singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist who won Stellar and Gospel Music Awards for his work has flipped the script and is no longer going by his original stage name (his real...

Butta | 10/07/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Goapele Doesn't 'Runaway' From 'Nothing'

Before I even begin to muse about this song's attributes, let me say this: Kanye West's "Runaway" gets on my nerves. I'm not saying I don't like Kanye because I do. On occasion. But the beginning's piano notes sound like...

ill Mami | 10/07/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Wes Felton & Sy Smith Share Their 'Vision'

Wes Felton and Sy Smith pair up for "Tell A Vision," the first single from Wes' highly anticipated new project, Land Of Sheep, Ran By Pigs, Ruled By Wolves, which drops on October 15th. I really dig this song because it highlights...

Moon | 10/06/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

You Better 'Blast That' New Nottz

Nottz has been on our radar all year long, from producing tracks on Bilal's Airtight's Revenge to doing the same on Rah Digga's new album, Classic, he has certainly been a busy bee this year. Not to outdo himself, here comes...

ill Mami | 10/06/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

By 'Golly' We're Loving This M.anifest Track

Email from Minneapolis emcee M.anifest in my inbox is always welcome, especially when it involves a remix of track from one of my favorite mixtapes from last year set to one of my favorite beats. His The Birds & The...

ill Mami | 10/06/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Mar Makes You Want To Be 'Single'

As a New Orleans native, I risk near-daily beatdowns by admitting that I know next to nothing from Lil' Wayne's catalogue. Hey, it's not my fault that the Martian's voice makes my ears bleed. However, if you replaced Weezy's voice...

Ivory | 10/05/2010 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Don't 'Sleep' On This Jazzy Number From Carlitta Durand

Carlitta Durand is a chameleon. She easily slips between soul, hip hop and electronica, and now we get to hear her flex her jazz chops on the song "Rather Sleep." She posted a link on Twitter to the free download of...

Butta | 10/05/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

V Shares A Delightful 'Fantasy'

SoulBounce is proud to present the world premiere of "Fantasy," the brand new single from singer/songwriter Valvin Roane aka V. "Fantasy" fulfills all of ours as we get to hear new music from the man who had us all caught up...

Butta | 10/01/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Terrace Martin, U-N-I & Charlie Wilson Give Us Something 'Special'

Much like the buzz surrounding Kendrick Lamar's debut album, Overly Dedicated, fellow Californian Terrace Martin has been creating quite a buzz for his latest with Devi Dev, Here, My Dear. Granted, the long list of collaborators in enough to make anyone...

ill Mami | 09/30/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

How 'G.O.O.D.' Is Jesse Boykins III's 'Runaway'?

If you know me, then you know I've made no secret about my love for all things Jesse Boykins III-related, including his music and especially his hair. Which it makes it that much harder to say what I'm about to...

Ivory | 09/29/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Love Me' Some Tone Trezure

I see that quizzical look on your face, and you may, in fact, be asking yourself the same question that is plastered on the graphic above. In the event that the name Tone Trezure is unfamiliar, her work may not be...

Butta | 09/28/2010 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Corinne Bailey Rae Makes Us Feel The 'Love'

What are the chances that in the span of two weeks two artists who I love would cover the same song by one of my favorite singers of all time? Well, if you're Corinne Bailey Rae and Bilal, those chances...

Butta | 09/27/2010 at 5:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Lizz Wright Sweeps Away The Competition

Lizz Wright fans are now one step closer to her newest album Fellowship dropping with this new track, "Sweeping Through The City," now available. While the full-length album will be released tomorrow, this song is not only available to listen...

ill Mami | 09/27/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Abby Dobson Has Us 'Drownin' In Good Music

Today may be the first day of fall, but you wouldn't know it from the warm temperatures still blanketing much of the United States. Since it feels like the tropics where I am right now, it's only fitting that I...

Butta | 09/22/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Algebra Blessett Doesn't Want To 'Be Misunderstood'

For those of you who follow Algebra Blessett on Twitter, this past weekend meant that you were in for an interesting treat. While we are all well aware that many artists drop their new material via social media networks such...

ill Mami | 09/21/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Let Darien 'Showya' Some 'Magic'

Our main man Darien is still duking it out in the Budweiser Superfest Battle For The Crown. If you're tardy for the party and don't know what that means, one of our favorite Bounce-Worthy artists is vying for a $25,000...

Butta | 09/21/2010 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Les Nubians Are Starting A 'Revolution'

Les Nubians are arguably the most well-known French-speaking soul duo of all time. It's easy for me to declare that since I became an instant fan in 1998 after the release of their hit "Makeda" from their debut album, Princesses Nubiennes....

Moon | 09/20/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Beauty The Floacist & Musiq Soulchild Created Is 'Forever'

I cannot stop listening to this song. Seriously, I just haven't been able to take The Floacist and Musiq Soulchild's "Forever" off repeat. This pairing seems like it has already taken place on some other track that my mind can't...

ill Mami | 09/17/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Phantom Lover Is Brighter Than 'Mauve' With These Great Collaborations

Who is Hadyn aka Phantom Lover? My best guess can be that he is a producer with a knack for knowing and collaborating with artists who are some of our most slept-on favorites. His new Mauve EP features such SoulBounce...

ill Mami | 09/15/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

Trackademicks & Phonte Ain't No 'Fool'

While I'm still sitting here scratching my head as to why this summer seemed particularly dreadful for new music, I'm going to look forward to this day. Just one week shy of the official start of fall, great music seems...

ill Mami | 09/15/2010 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Maimouna Youssef Wants To 'Thank You'

Maimouna Youssef is a singer who you may not realize you've heard sing on some of your favorite hip-hop tracks. For instance, she lent her vocal chops to The Roots' the 2007 Grammy-nominated hit "Don't Feel Right" and she recently appeared with Fatso...

Moon | 09/14/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Why You Should Listen To Tall Black Guy's Michael Jackson 'Remix Suite'

I know, I know. Since Michael Jackson's passing, there have been way too many producers/DJs who conducted aural assaults upon all of us. Some were good, some were bad. In all honesty, this gem of an album from Tall Black...

ill Mami | 09/09/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

B.Lewis & Mar Want 'You' To Have This 'First'

There really isn't anything wrong Mar can do in my book, especially based upon his past collaborations with SoulBounce fave and fellow Dutch cohort Full Crate. After catching wind that Mar had collaborated with stateside producer and my fellow California...

ill Mami | 09/09/2010 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Will You Be Rocking This New Song By Raheem DeVaughn & Friends ''Til The Lights Come On'?

368 Music Group is Raheem DeVaughn's music label that he started with his partner Andre Hopson aka Dre the Mayor recently in an attempt to represent artists specifically from the Washington, DC metro area. Kudos to Raheem for using his celebrity...

Moon | 09/02/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bop Alloy Gets 'Jazzmatic' On Us

Baltimore-based MC Substantial has joined forces with producer Marcus D out of Seattle to form the duo Bop Alloy who specialize in jazz hop--think A Tribe Called Quest and Gang Starr. Fresh from a Japanese tour, the twosome is putting...

Moon | 09/01/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

Taylor McFerrin Has Something New For 'You' With 'Early Riser'

It's been a little over two years since Taylor McFerrin dropped his SoulBounce-approved EP, Broken Vibes. Well, he's back to bless our ears with more Bounce-Worthy sounds on his three-track preview for his upcoming album, Early Riser. The producer/artist has little...

Ivory | 09/01/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Fefe Dobson Wants You To Get Caught 'Stuttering'

If imitation is the best form of flattery, then Fefe Dobson is probably about to be up to her neck in flattery. That's because of a new contest surrounding the Canadian singer's new single, "Stuttering." In a video posted on...

Ivory | 08/31/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

We Think We're In Love With Jesse Boykins III's 'Prototype'

I know what you're thinking: another remake of Andre 3000's "Prototype"? Yes, another one. However, this version, courtesy of SoulBounce fave Jesse Boykins III, may be the one that leads anyone else to think twice before they attempt to sing...

Butta | 08/30/2010 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Overdose' On Choklate (And A Little Drake, Too)

It's time to get Choklate wasted and what better way than with the aptly-titled track "Overdose." Produced by Tha Bizness and built around a lead-off verse by Drake taken from his previously-leaked track "Love & Gunz," this song is all...

Butta | 08/27/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Shannon Harris Wants You To Hold On Tight To 'Your Dreams'

Although this summer has been one of the hottest on record, I really don't want to let go of the season and thanks to Shannon Harris and his new album, Audio Urbanology: The Art of Audio Truism, I won't have...

Butta | 08/26/2010 at 1:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kanye Gives You Something 'G.O.O.D.'

The King of Twitter, Kanye West, is likely twirling in his office chair tenting his hands with delight at the sound of the internets imploding with the release of his G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape. In all actuality, I wasn't going to...

ill Mami | 08/17/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Coultrain Is Seymour Liberty On His 'GodMustBeABoogieMan' EP

I listen to Coultrain's The Adventures of Seymour Liberty on average once per week. There is something so distinctive about his voice that you instantly know exactly who it is as soon as you hear it. He has released other...

ill Mami | 08/16/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

K-os Is 'The Anchorman'

I have so much love for k-os. He is like a significantly less annoying Wyclef with much more talent. I have copped nearly all of what he has ever released and now that we've entered the age of mixtape releases...

ill Mami | 08/12/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce Or Denounce: Kanye West Feat. Beyoncé & Charlie Wilson 'See Me Now'

Question: What do you get when you combine Kanye West, Beyoncé and Charlie Wilson on one song? Answer: A cacophony of sounds, few of which go together. Goodness gracious great balls of fire, there is so much going on in...

Butta | 08/12/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Set Yourself 'Free' With Bilal & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

How I lament having to keep a prior committment on this past July 23rd. Staying true to my word meant that I couldn't remain in Los Angeles to experience a meeting of like minds, namely Bilal and composer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson....

ill Mami | 08/12/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Mac Miller Brings You Some Of That 'Good'

Just as I was about to go on a Twitter rant about how certain younger hip-hop artists are extremely disappointing--Lupe Fiasco, I'm looking at you--I stumble upon Pittsburgh's Mac Miller. Not only is "Good Evening" a track that nicely samples...

ill Mami | 08/11/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Zo! & Phonte Are 'Greater' Together

As thought you needed yet another endorsement to add Zo!'s Sunstorm to your music library comes the chance of a free music download of "Greater Than The Sun" courtesy of RCRD LBL. Featuring Phonte on vocals, singing as well as...

ill Mami | 08/09/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

These Janelle Monáe Remixes Make Us Want To 'Dance Or Die' A Little 'Faster'

When I saw a tweet earlier this afternoon about a remix to my favorite song from Janelle Monáe's The ArchAndroid my eyes widened and ears perked up. Just what could Robert Luis, co-owner and founder of the Tru Thoughts label, have up...

Butta | 08/06/2010 at 5:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Exile & Blu Are Calling You On The 'Love Line'

Lest we all forget about the awesomeness that resulted when Exile and Blu joined forces for the arguably influential Below The Heavens, let's also pause for a second to imbibe the sweetness of "Love Line." Yet another track from Exile's...

ill Mami | 08/06/2010 at 3:30 PM | Permalink

You 'Gotta' Listen To Incognito & Ursula Rucker

Truth be told, the only spoken word I can really tolerate for more than 30 seconds is Ursula Rucker. Given her range as a performer, categorizing her as a spoken word artist is about as futile as categorizing Jill Scott...

ill Mami | 07/28/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Jesse Boykins III Makes Us Wanna Get 'Closer' To Him

I'd be the first to admit that I was running a little bit late to the Jesse Boykins III bandwagon. When I finally hopped onboard, however, I spent a ridiculous amount of time kicking myself for sleeping on this brother...

Ivory | 07/27/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'See' & Hear What Tha Boogie & Raphael Saadiq Are Up To

With a cosign from Raphael Saadiq, you better believe that Tha Boogie has next. The trio from Southern Cali--made up of Korus, NuSchool and Lejin--released their debut EP, Love Tha Boogie (Steal This Sh*t), last year, giving people a taste...

Butta | 07/26/2010 at 3:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Rise Up' With Kissey Asplund

Taking a page out of Prince's book and giving her fans a musical gift on her birthday is Kissey Asplund who shared a new song on her Bandcamp page today in honor of her born day. In case you've been...

Butta | 07/23/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Quadron Isn't 'Slippin'' With This Remix

We love Quadron here at SBHQ. Their self-titled album stays in rotation and now we have something new to add to the mix with a remix of "Slippin'." Flipped by Tru Thoughts' artist Natural Self, this remix adds sweetens the...

Butta | 07/23/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Don't 'Hide Away' From This Dezaray Dawn Remix

If you got a hold of Dezaray Dawn's debut EP, Chameleon, when she released it last September, then you're already up on one of Atlanta's best-kept secrets. And if you're not up on her, then we're here to let you...

Butta | 07/21/2010 at 1:30 PM | Permalink

Brutha Can Do It 'Anywhere'

The brothers of Brutha have certainly gotten the attention of the sisters of SoulBounce with these remakes of some of our favorite '90s R&B jams on their newly released mixtape, Destination: Short Stay. We gave you a heads up last...

Butta | 07/20/2010 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Black Spade & Friends Completely Slay & 'Destroy'

Instead of rushing to my computer to announce with wild abandon that Black Spade's latest mixtape, Build And Destroy, had dropped last week, I decided to fall back and get more acquainted with it instead of giving it a cursory...

ill Mami | 07/20/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Brutha Gets Their 'Freek' On & We Like It

I'm surprised that I have actually heard of Brutha, a newish male R&B group who actually can sing and don't just sing about things that make me angry. However, my face automatically screwed up when I got wind that they...

ill Mami | 07/16/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Monáe Watch 2010: 'Cold War' Wondamix Casts Song In Different Light

The Wondamix of Janelle Monáe's "Cold War" definitely changes its energy. The original is frenetic, on the verge. By giving it some Spanish guitar and slowing the beat it definitely has a more dissonant vibe. It's kind of like the...

Ro | 07/16/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

The Floacist Readies Solo Debut Album

In case you've been wondering what Natalie "The Floacist" Stewart has been up to since the ladies of Floetry went their separate ways, there's some good news. She has been busily working on her solo debut album, which is scheduled...

Butta | 07/15/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Go' Get Some Black Milk & More Next Week In DC

It's already been established that 2010 is the year that hip hop took a turn for the better. So much so that I've fallen in love with the genre once again. One MC/producer/beatmaker who will be continuing the trend and...

Butta | 07/14/2010 at 4:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rick Ross & Cee-Lo's 'Tears' Make This Song Cry

Ready to go three for three on these Rick Ross posts on SoulBounce this week? Yes? No? Too late. If only Mr. Ross' new album Teflon Don--gag--didn't have such tight beats then I could back to ignoring him like the...

ill Mami | 07/14/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Sip On Some Of Jesse Boykins III's 'Nectar'

Just like most songs end up being about love and therefore a lot of song's have the same title, "Nectar" as a song title is as about as original as being told that some dude "just wants to be friends"...

ill Mami | 07/14/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Eric Roberson & Black Einstein Get Live For 'The London Sessions'

During a recent visit to jolly old London, SoulBounce fave Eric Roberson hooked up with keyboardist Colin Emmanuel, who performs under the moniker Black Einstein, and a few musician friends. The result was The London Sessions, a live recording of...

Butta | 07/07/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Brian Culbertson & Avant Want To Get You 'Open'

Although he's been releasing albums since the mid-'90s, I am a relatively new fan of Brian Culbertson. The multi-instrumentalist popped up on my radar in recent years as a repeat performer at the Capital Jazz Fest, and I've grown...

Butta | 07/07/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Celebrate Michael Jackson's Homegoing With 'Another' Mix

Welcome to the first anniversary of Michael Joseph Jackson's passing. It's crazy, right? In the tradition of honoring a musician with a celebration of music and good cheer, let's honor the Greatest Entertainer To Have Ever Lived with smiles on...

ill Mami | 06/25/2010 at 12:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

'It's A Shame' If You Don't Love This Raphael Saadiq Remake

I have a confession to make: I have developed a serious love jones for Raphael Saadiq. I've always loved his music but a switch got flipped when I saw him in concert for the first time a couple years ago...

Butta | 06/21/2010 at 2:10 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Robert Glasper & Zynzelay 'Shine' For Dilla

Let's all agree that Robert Glasper is awesome. Okay? Great. Now add vocalist Zynzelay to the mix with her self-penned verses inspired by a Gilles Peterson-J Dilla interview and you get "Dilla*Shine." As you can imagine, it's definitely a morose track,...

ill Mami | 06/18/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bilal Gives Us 'Free'

Something especially magical occurs when artists are given free reign to simply create. Choruses give way to bridges. Bridges give way to lengthy improvising. Lengthy improvising gives way to a song taking you on a sonic journey most unexpected. Such...

ill Mami | 06/18/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Zo! & Sy Smith Show Us The 'Greatest Weapon Of All Time'

If you follow SoulBounce on Twitter then this past Sunday afternoon you may have seen some of my live coverage during a private SunStorm listening session that Zo! treated me to. And boy was it a treat indeed to hear...

Butta | 06/15/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Hip-Hop Love Sounds 'Just Wright' On This Mixtape

You know the drill. The two previous mixtapes that Twilite Tone released in honor of Queen Latifah and Common's Just Wright film being released were fire. A romantic comedy would necessitate a mix full of slow jams, but what about...

ill Mami | 06/14/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Dear' Muhsinah Fans

I first caught wind of singer Muhsinah on The Foreign Exchange's 2008 release, Leave It All Behind. I later served myself an epic #FAIL upon realizing that I was a few years behind on discovering this talented D.C.-native, who had...

Ivory | 06/11/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Applejac Takes Carlitta Durand's 'Heart' To His House

One of our favorite turntablists around these parts is Applejac who can not only cold rock a party on the one's and two's, but he creates some of the baddest remixes I've had the pleasure of hearing recently. Fresh from...

Butta | 06/09/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

MJ + Fela = 'The King Meets The Black President In Africa'

Thankfully, not long after I learned of this project, I was soon listening to the tracks from The King Meets The Black President In Africa. It's funny that I had never thought of this mashup of Michael Jackson and Fela...

ill Mami | 06/08/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

These 'TV Themes' Made Us Flip

This is going to sound condescending and a bit conceited, but I really am not one who just listens to straight beats. In years past, yes. This year? No. Lately the new beats I have been exposed to have sounded...

ill Mami | 06/07/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Duck Down For Cee-Lo's 'Stray Bullets'

Fresh from "Georgia," Cee-Lo continues to bring much needed soul and funk into our lives with the new mixtape Stray Bullets. Produced mostly by The Grey Area, this is more of an album than a mixtape, and it's also more...

ill Mami | 06/07/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Onra & T3 Are 'The One' With A Little Help From Five Star

Just recently I was up late one night watching VH1 Soul and an old Five Star video came on the channel, which triggered a hair-raising memory for me of a dye job gone wrong when I had the bright idea...

Ivory | 06/03/2010 at 6:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Trent Reznor Offers A 'Fur-Lined' Treat From How To Destroy Angels

I love the sound of the word "free." And Trent Reznor unloads a free gem of a download for us as he introduces his new band, How To Destroy Angels, which formed after last year's break-up of Nine Inch Nails....

Moon | 06/03/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Ezel Heats Up Boyz II Men's 'Water'

With Memorial Day this past weekend being the unofficial start of summer, tis the season for house music all night long, and here's something new from Ezel that you'll want to pump up the volume to at the next cookout...

Butta | 06/01/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Flwrpt And Algorythm Are 'The Stuyvesants'

SoulBounce compadre, crate digger and all-around music lover Darien Victor Birks of Flwrpt and designer/producer Allan Cole (BKA Algorythm) are The Stuyvesants, and Brooklyn's Finest, their first project as a duo, is 25 soulful, '60s and '70s-inspired instrumentals that are sure to...

huny | 06/01/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kimberly Nichole Is All The 'Rage'

If you like your soul with a little more edge to it, then allow singer Kimberly Nichole to shake things up for you. In case you haven't heard of the Seattle-bred, New York City-based vocalist yet, then now is your chance to...

Butta | 05/28/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Beatchild + Ebrahim + Tingsek Fight The Good Fight On The 'War Within'

What happens when three singers/songwriters get in the studio and one of the three is amongst the hottest underground producers we've seen in a minute? Well, if you're SoulBounce fave Slakah the Beatchild and his friends Ebrahim and Tingsek, you...

Butta | 05/24/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Carlitta Durand Opens Her 'Robot Heart'

When its time to swing an episode, a good slow jam playlist (or mix CD, if you're old school) is a must. In case you need something new to add to yours, Carlitta Durand is here to the rescue. On...

Butta | 05/24/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Start A Musical 'Revolution' And Help Collette Get Her Album Made

In this age of free downloads and disposable music, there are still artists out there who put a value on their work. As they should. Studio time doesn't just grow on trees, you know. It costs money to make...

Butta | 05/21/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Badu's '20 Feet Tall' Gets Seasoned With A Little 'Spice'

If you've been waiting to hear a remix of anything from Erykah Badu's New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh that will lead you to break out into a soul clap, then your wait is over. Toronto-based DJ/producer/radio host...

Butta | 05/18/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

You Would 'Want' To Download This Theophilus London Mixtape

We're so happy that rapper Theophilus London believes that sharing is caring as he continues to pump out these free mixtapes for us. He dropped his third, I Want You, this Wednesday and fans of his eclectic blend of hip...

Butta | 05/01/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Fly Gypsy Presents The 'FG*XL:remixtape'

Enter your Friday afternoon with this latest offering from the duo Fly Gypsy as they present their latest project, the FG*XL:remixtape. This collection's first track, "I Want It All," pays homage to Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock's "It Takes...

Moon | 04/23/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Noisettes & Doc Martens Collaborate For 'Love'

Owning a pair of Doc Martens shoes was the epitome of cool back when I was stomping around the NYC's West Village in high school. Even though they've decided to make a retro comeback, they're not really my bag anymore....

ill Mami | 04/14/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

YahZarah's 'Ballad Of Purple St. James' Sampler Is Short But Oh So Sweet

It's not easy being the only female in a crew full of dudes, but as the first lady of The Foreign Exchange, YahZarah more than holds her own while holding it down. She is the perfect combination of sugar and...

Butta | 04/13/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

There's No Need To 'Think Twice' About This Gilles Peterson Goodness

This week the DMV experienced unseasonably warm, record temperatures that had me thinking that Summer had taken up residence early, and I wasn't the least bit mad. The temps have cooled off to greet the weekend, but I only need...

Butta | 04/09/2010 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rhymefest Writes A 'Letter' With John Mayer's Help

There have been some pretty decent videos dropping recently, and Rhymefest continues the trend with the visuals for "Letter." Found on his Dangerous: 5-18 mixtape that hit the streets running earlier this week, Rhymefest gets an assist from John Mayer...

Butta | 04/08/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Get Into The 'Wright' Mood Courtesy of Twilite Tone's Mixtape

I'm still out as to whether I'm actually going to spend money and see Just Wright, starring Common and Queen Latifah when it's released next month. I am not, however, in any way hesitant in downloading and certifiably enjoying the...

ill Mami | 04/05/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Du Download: 'New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh' Original Samples

For those who have already listened to New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh, one thing is abundantly clear: Erykah Badu and her producers got happy with the samples. They dug in the crates and pulled out some familiar...

Butta | 03/30/2010 at 5:00 PM | Permalink

Little Brother's 'LeftBack' Sampler Leaves Us Hungry For More

With the April 20th release of Little Brother's swan song LeftBack fast approaching, I am counting the days until it drops. Although it's a bittersweet occasion, I have not been this excited for a Hip Hop album to be released...

Butta | 03/26/2010 at 12:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Asher Roth & DJ Wreckineyez Please Our Palate With 'Seared Foie Gras'

"One day, I'm gonna say something really impressive." -- Asher Roth When someone is getting a lot of underground buzz, I like to wait awhile before listening to them--let them marinate a little and see if they stay afloat or...

KrisBougie | 03/25/2010 at 2:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Diggin' For A 'Golden' Jill Scott Treasure

We started out the week on a high note with some Soulful House hotness from Applejac, and it's only fitting that we end the week on just as high a note in celebration of Jill Scott, the weekend, sunshine, blue...

Butta | 03/19/2010 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah Present A Healthy Sample Of 'This Way'

Last week we gave you a heads up that our girl Ayah would be performing at SXSW and releasing a sampler of her new album with DJ Jazzy Jeff on the same day, and today is that day. DJ Jazzy...

Butta | 03/17/2010 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

YahZarah Wants To Know 'Why Dontcha Call Me No More'

There aren't enough superlatives to describe how much I am loving YahZarah's first single from her highly-anticipated The Ballad of Purple Saint James. "Why Doncha Call Me No More" goes in from beginning to end. YahZarah belts out a...

Butta | 03/16/2010 at 12:05 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Bomani Armah To Unleash A 'New Classic' At SXSW

Bomani Armah's name got some major hyping a few years back when BET released an animated video to his track "Read A Book," which was a satirical mantra dissing the popular trend of being a dummy. While the message of...

Moon | 03/15/2010 at 6:00 PM | Permalink

Applejac Gets Us In A WMC Mood

I've been on a Soulful House kick for the past few days, mainly because I'm lamenting the fact that I'll be missing yet another Winter Music Conference next week in Miami (although ill Mami will be there to represent for...

Butta | 03/15/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Solange Has Something 'Under Construction'

Solange has long emerged from sister Beyonce's shadow to come into her own as an artist and a woman. She looks to be continuing her growth spurt on her next project, which she is currently recording and gave her fans...

Butta | 03/09/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

It's The 'Curtain Call' For Little Brother

It's the beginning of the end for Little Brother, and they are going out at the top of their game. Yesterday "Curtain Call," the first single from LeftBack, premiered on their MySpace page and later in the evening Phonte released...

Butta | 03/03/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Teedra Moses Teaches Us 'Royal Patience'

It's common knowledge that Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul and that Mary J. Blige is the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul. Well, I think it's time to bestow a title upon Teedra Moses: Queen of the Soul Mixtape. She...

Butta | 02/18/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

There's Little 'Life' In This Sade Mixtape

Being a Sade fan is the worst kind of addiction. Because she performs and records so rarely, you'll jump at the first hint of a new track or a live performance or an anything. So, when I saw there was...

KrisBougie | 02/10/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

MdCL Gives Us A Glimmer Of 'Hope' With Rahel

As is the case with most music blogs, we get a lot of music in our inbox. A LOT. A daily check will deliver the good, the bad and the ugly, but it's the rare day when we're blessed with...

Butta | 02/08/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Markus Gramm Gets 'Over' On Joy Jones

We love a good remix here at SoulBounce and this recently released bit of ear candy from Markus Gramm definitely qualifies. Markus Gramm is the DJing alter ego of our very own SB fam Fave who took Joy Jones' "Over,"...

Butta | 01/25/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Raheem DeVaughn Brings Us Some 'March Madness' With 'Mr. February' In January

Last Friday Grammy-nominated Raheem DeVaughn blessed the internets with the digital release of his latest mixtape Mr. February X March Madness, and it's really unfathomable that he gave away all this good music for free via his label 368 Music...

Butta | 01/18/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Hate If You Want, Raheem DeVaughn 'Don't Care'

Raheem DeVaughn really isn't playing fair this week. Yesterday he dropped a bomb over Baghdad on Little Trey Songz with his dramatic interpretation of "Invented Sex," and now he is hitting us upside our heads with "I Don't Care," the...

Butta | 01/08/2010 at 7:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

VTech & Mochilla Deliver A 'Timeless' Masterpiece

Ever wonder what would happen if your favorite hip hop artists got the orchestral treatment? If they left the machines behind and were backed with real live instruments? To me, that would be timeless. Well, not only for me. VTech...

Harlem | 01/08/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Raheem DeVaughn Refixes Trey Songz With 'Re-Invented Sex'

If you know anything about Raheem DeVaughn's career and the many mixtapes that he's put out, then you know that he will take your song and half the time flip that joint so lovely that his version sounds better than...

Butta | 01/07/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Nicolay Concocts An Electrifying Remix For Vikter Duplaix

We're still recuperating from Christmas and playing catch-up on all the good music that we were gifted with last week. One present that's been in heavy rotation since hitting the net has been the Nicolay remix for Vikter Duplaix's "Electric...

Butta | 12/30/2009 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

J*DaVeY Takes Us Into Their 'Boudoir' With New 'Mistape'

While your friendly SoulBounce Editors found themselves luxuriating on the sandy beaches of warmer climes or sipping spiked egg nog to ward off the bitter cold this past Christmas, a few of our faves dropped some pretty dope music in...

Butta | 12/28/2009 at 12:30 PM | Permalink

Quiet Bounce: J*DaVeY Wants To 'Crawl All Over' You

J*DaVeY just has a knack for crafting crazy, sexy, cool songs. Their latest, "Crawl All Over," is no exception to this rule. Backed by a simple drum beat and heavy synths courtesy of Brook D'Leau, Miss Jack Davey purrs that...

Butta | 12/16/2009 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Jesse Boykins III Recreates 'Beauty' On Its Anniversary

And the remixes just don't stop. To celebrate The Beauty Created's one year anniversary, Jesse Boykins III released a remix album featuring an array of producers who have out their own unique spin on his material. If you've been up...

ill Mami | 12/15/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Fuzz And Mac Do It Best 'In The Evening'

In my everyday life, I don't like surprises. They make me about as cordial as a T Rex. When it comes to music, however, I like the unexpected. Take Fuzz and Mac for example. While Fuzz hails from Augusta, GA...

ill Mami | 12/14/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Quiet Bounce: 'Let's Be Together' With Chester Gregory

If 2009 was any indication, then 2010 is going to be huge for Chester Gregory. This year his profile has been lifted with an album release, a funky fresh mixtape and a starring role in the Dreamgirls stage revival....

Butta | 12/03/2009 at 8:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

M.anifest Schools Us In 'The Birds & The Beats'

Born in Accra, Ghana and raised in Minneapolis, M.anifest is an emcee whose social conscience isn't worn on his sleeve as a gimmick. That being said, his style isn't preachy or out-of-touch with what the average Hip Hop listener would...

ill Mami | 12/02/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Res Beautifully Proves That 'Black.Girls.Rock!'

Res' first album was indeed a classic to those of us who prefer our Soul to consist of an amalgam of styles that are just plain good. There was no doubt that Res was a rocker girl at heart but...

ill Mami | 11/25/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'...just visting too' With Zo! & Friends

Between teaching music to inner-city youth in DC and touring as part of The Foreign Exchange, Zo! has been working diligently in the lab on his own projects. While putting the finishing touches on his Sunstorm LP (scheduled to drop...

Fave | 11/03/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Let Your Soul 'Samba' With Stedapol C.C. Watt

Offered as a free download from Los Angeles based group Stedapol C.C. Watt, "Samba Soul" opens with a percussive introduction that is soon joined by organ hits and a simple chord progression strummed on the electric guitar. The vocals from...

Ro | 11/02/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Jazzy Jeff Gives Us One More Mixtape Worthy Of A 'King'

Hands down, Michael Jackson's passing spawned the biggest downloading frenzy worldwide of any one artist's music ever. Similarly, his passing also spawned--outside of Jay-Z's American Gangster remixes and mashups--the most spontaneous mixtape explosion of one artist's work in all of...

ill Mami | 10/26/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Just Go' Download Shalonda's Mixtape

Recipe for win: timeless jazz standards + immediately recognizable hip-hop instrumentals + a coquettish singing voice reminiscent of a young Jill Scott. Just Go...A Mixtape is the dish and Philly songstress Shalonda the newest cook in the kitchen. Hard to...

huny | 10/23/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Noisettes + Kanye = 'Wild Young Heartbreaks'

The awesome that was The Grey Album aside, most mashup albums aren't very good. Kenny Rogers x The Chemical Brothers? Frank Sinatra x Gucci Mane? I'm exaggerating (I think), but my point is that what intrigues conceptually doesn't necessarily...

huny | 10/09/2009 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

The Fourth Time Is A Charm With GAS'D's 'Love Is Real Vol 4'

As far as mixes go, my undercover find last year was Full Crate & FS Green's "Mixing Monthly" series. Despite the flame I still hold that this series will return, my appetite has been sated, albeit in a very subdued and...

ill Mami | 10/05/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Little Angela Johnson Makes Everything 'Better'

There's nothing I hate worse than being tardy for the party, so I'll take this late pass and keep it moving because there's no way that I could not post this newish track from Angela Johnson from her upcoming...

Butta | 09/29/2009 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The More 'Things Change' The More Black Spade Stays The Same

I have been loving Black Spade ever since I learned of his existence with his debut album To Serve With Love last year. He's been doing double duty as part of trio Hawthorne Headhunters who we recommended to you not...

ill Mami | 09/18/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Full Crate, FS Green & Mar Get Their Roll Bounce On, 'Sugar'

When I first saw this video for "80s Sugar" yesterday, I was ecstatic with glee. It's been quite some time since I've seen anything reminiscent of the roller disco moves that were so prevalent in my youth, Roll Bounce notwithstanding....

ill Mami | 09/16/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Sample 'Shibuya' Courtesy Of Nicolay

It's becoming more apparent that the latter part of this year is bringing a flurry of audible treats before any such flurries fall from the sky. You can scroll through the past month of posts on this website to prove...

ill Mami | 09/02/2009 at 12:00 PM | Permalink

Album News From N'dambi

How fierce is N'dambi's album cover for her upcoming release Pink Elephant? Very. The disc drops on October 6th, and it is truly one of the most anticipated albums on the roster this Fall around these parts. Anchored by the...

Butta | 09/02/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Brittany Bosco Blesses Us With Free Album

Christmas may be a few months away, but it's practically already here thanks to artists we love who keep spoiling us with their musical gifts. This time around it's Atlanta-based singer Brittany Bosco who makes an early deposit into our...

Butta | 09/01/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Plug Into Some Of Vikter Duplaix's 'Electric Love'

Vikter Duplaix, the Grammy-nominated, Philadelphia-bred producer and DJ has been a fixture on the music scene for quite some time now and he has returned with "Electric Love," a song he describes as "a dreamy, lush rhythmic landscape into your own...

ill Mami | 08/31/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Aaliyah Revisited' Proves That Great Music Never Dies

In my own little world, yesterday was a cause for celebration. Just as I was about to start moping and typing sad face emoticons all over the social networking sites I belong to, I got a welcome message in my...

ill Mami | 08/26/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

MeLo-X Reworks Maxwell With Amazing Results

I have kept pretty quiet when it's come to my opinion on Maxwell's latest album. Voicing one's disdain is never a good look amongst the throngs of those who are in complete rapturous ecstasy, now is it? That being said,...

ill Mami | 07/29/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Theophilus London & Peter Hadar 'Want U' All To Themselves

The combination of Theophilus London and Peter Hadar, two artists who can easily be said to fit into the nerdy category of electronic-Soul-lovers-who-don't-try-too-hard, seems in retrospect to be a perfect fit. So much so that I can unequivocably say that...

ill Mami | 07/29/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Good 'Look' For Whitney

So we've already reconciled ourselves that Whitney Houston's new album has the Akon stamp of wackness on it. But don't despair, folks. There is a glimmer of hope to be had on I Look To You, and would you believe...

Butta | 07/28/2009 at 3:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

FS Green Is No 'Rookie' And Is Always In 'Season'

Please forgive me for what my heart just cannot deny any longer: FS Green, I love you. I have loved your sound ever since I stumbled upon your "Mixing Monthly" series that you and Full Crate artfully, strategically and beautifully...

ill Mami | 07/20/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Slakah The Beatchild Wants You To 'D.A.N.C.E.'

Way before Ayah put y'all on to her homie and frequent collaborator Slakah The Beatchild, I'd been checking hard for dude's music. His debut album, Soul Movement Vol. 1, got an official US release this past May, but I've...

Butta | 07/15/2009 at 4:30 PM | Permalink

Melanie Fiona & ?uestlove Take Us To 'The Bridge'

Remember when you were a child and Christmas seemed like it would take forever to come right after Thanksgiving ended? You really couldn't grasp the fact that it was only a month away and that once it came it would...

Butta | 07/15/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Wyclef Wants The 'Warriorz' To Come Out And Play

How fitting to get some new music from Wyclef Jean with this being Fugees Week on Morning Soul and all. Clef returns to the scene with "Warriorz," which can be found on his upcoming Toussaint St. Jean: Coming to...

Butta | 07/03/2009 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

AFTA-1 x GAS'D Mixtape Is Compelling Evidence That 'Love Is Real'

Though this is the third volume of an ongoing series of mixtapes by AFTA-1 and GAS'D, it feels like the first time. It's simple, it's fresh, it's engaging. Love is Real Vol. 3: Selections of Audible Love unfolds smoothly,...

Ro | 07/03/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Maxwell In The Mix

With Maxwell's newest opus, BLACKsummers'night, mere days away from finding itself in our hands, the homie Supa Qool DJ Uncle Q has blessed us with a mix of his older material to tide us over until then. Featuring uptempo...

Butta | 07/03/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

J Rocc's MJ Tribute Is Phenomenally Magical

This past Saturday night was spent with my eyes transfixed to my laptop's screen, the one source of comfort as I lay in the throes of the tragedy of Michael Jackson's burning flame dampered too soon. Unable to get to...

ill Mami | 07/01/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Chester Gregory Mixes It Up On 'Breakbeat Karaoke'

With Summer officially dropping it like it's hot, you probably need some new tunes for the whip or to throw on at the cookout on any given weekend. In that case, I invite you to check out Chester Gregory's...

Butta | 06/23/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Hot Like Ayah: Introducing Richie Hennessy

I'm very passionate about certain things and one of those things is good music. I promised I would bring to light dope music that you may have not heard yet, so I'd like to introduce you all to an...

Ayah | 06/19/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Raheem DeVaughn Makes Some 'Noise' With New Mixtape

Raheem DeVaughn fans where ya at? Washington, DC's soul brotha #1 has just released the 19-song strong The Art of Noise mixtape. This collection of music is the prequel to his next disc, The Love & War Masterpeace, which...

Butta | 06/15/2009 at 2:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ Jazzy Jeff Adds A Touch of Soul To Hip Hop Classics

It goes without saying that Jeffrey Townes, while inspiring deejays since his tenure as one half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, is one of the most accomplished and perhaps underrated producers of our time. He recently dropped My...

nOvaMatic | 03/23/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Rich Medina & Bobbito Explore Their Roots In 'The Connection'

Best friends and accomplished DJs Rich Medina and Bobbito Garcia are well-known amongst those who appreciate good vibes, good times, and great music. For those of you uninitiated to their classic Afro-Beat and Afro-Latin shindigs, now you have no excuse...

ill Mami | 03/09/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

GB's Reinterpretations Are Resplendent

For those of you who are unaware of Los Angeles producer GB a/k/a Gifted & Blessed, then let this be your formal introduction. For those of you who copped the wonderful Soundtrack for Sunrise featuring Steve Spacek, A Race of Angels...

ill Mami | 03/06/2009 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Get Ready For J*DaVeY's Bright Bouncy Fun At AMP Fest

Atlanta, you sure are in for a treat. Not only is the Arts Music People Festival a/k/a AMP Fest set to jump off March 14th showcasing the amazing talents of J*DaVeY, Brittany Bosco, and Doll Daze but this animated promotional...

ill Mami | 03/05/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Download Amanda Diva's FreEP 'Spandex, Rhymes & Soul'

It's no secret that we're on Team Amanda Diva here at SoulBounce. As such a dynamic and talented individual, how could we not ride hard for this sista? Today marked the official release date for her "freEP" Spandex, Rhymes...

Butta | 03/04/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

DJ King Flow Is Musically Wise Beyond HIs Years

The internet and especially YouTube abounds with tales of precocious adolescents who are seen making beats, some good, some not, on equipment that many of us older heads wish that we would have had access to growing up. Add to...

ill Mami | 03/04/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Leela James Says 'It's A Man's Man's Man's World'

A couple of weeks ago we hipped you to the fact that Leela James would be returning next month with a new album on a new label, and a quick glance at the album cover shows that she's sporting...

Butta | 02/20/2009 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Estelle Lends Her 'Star' Power To Crystal Light

If you watched the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, then you may have seen a new Crystal Light commercial that featured the familiar vocals of Grammy winner Estelle. But the British R&B sensation wasn't just singing any old jingle. Estelle...

Butta | 02/11/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

J.Period Presents 'The [Abstract] Best'

If you're familiar with J.Period, then you know his mixtapes are legendary. They are simply not a collection of songs by an artist we have heard before nor exclusives where you have to endure the DJ shouting at you for...

ill Mami | 02/10/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Peter Hadar Delivers A Delicious Valentine

You're going to want to do yourself a favor and put those chocolates you bought for Valentine's Day on ice before you listen to this sizzling, free EP from Peter Hadar. (Or place them within arm's reach and dim those...

Ro | 02/10/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

J.Period & De La Soul Take Us On 'Excursions' Into Q-Tip Territory

Mixtapes are a dime a dozen these days, but good mixtapes are another story. In your travels you've probably found that every mixtape does not deserve a spot in your CD changer or space on your hard drive. However,...

Butta | 02/04/2009 at 3:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'All Mine' From Peter Hadar Can Be All Yours

If you missed the loveliness that was Peter Hadar's last album, Well Dressed For the Art Show, then feel free to slap yourself and be sure not to get caught sleeping when his new EP She's 4 Months drops...

Butta | 01/23/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

An Abundantly Good Mixtape From the Platinum Pied Pipers

In preparation for next week's arrival of their second album, Abundance, the Platinum Pied Pipers aka PPP just dropped the Abundance Mixtape. As if we needed anymore reason to fiend for some new music from PPP, this collection provides...

Butta | 01/12/2009 at 6:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Please 'Believe' That Ayah Has Big Things In Store

One of my favorite Bounce-Worthy artists from last year was Canadian soul singer Ayah. Her Problem Woman mixtape stayed in heavy rotation around my way, and I've been anxiously awaiting some new hotness from north of the border. Thankfully...

Butta | 01/09/2009 at 1:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

A Mixtape Worth It's Weight In Free: Mustafa's Renaissance

Let me just start off by saying that it takes a lot for me to download a mixtape onto my hard drive. It takes even more to have that mixtape linger on said HD after a cursory listen, and even...

ill Mami | 12/19/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Get in the Christmas Spirit with a Freebie From Kirk Whalum

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, and if you haven't caught the spirit yet then maybe Kirk Whalum will help you out. The world-renowned jazz saxophonist is giving his fans a special musical gift in the form...

Butta | 12/08/2008 at 3:30 PM | Permalink

K-Salaam & Beatnick Re-Vision Common Through the Years

Seems everyone has something to say about Common's Universal Mind Control, an album that has seen innumerable changes since we found out about it. With that, this might be a good time to look into the past with K-Salaam & Beatnick's Common...

nOvaMatic | 12/08/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

SA-RA, Bilal & Georgia Anne Muldrow Breathe New Life Into Badu's 'Master Teacher'

We haven't heard a whole lot from Erykah Badu for quite a while, and there's a good reason for that: she's finished her world tour in support of New Amerykah Part One and she's expecting a child next year. Now...

ill Mami | 11/17/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Q-Tip, Not Eric B., For President

Like I shall be soon, many of you are likely on line waiting to participate in this year's historic election. So while you're waiting in line with your charged cell phone and chatting up your fellow citizen in line, make...

ill Mami | 11/04/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Obama Is the Man for Maysa

I don't know about anyone else, but I simply love this wellspring of creativity that has erupted amongst musicians in support of Barack Obama. The man ignites something in so many of us and has inspired everyone from hip...

Butta | 10/09/2008 at 3:35 PM | Permalink

Kindred the Family Soul Celebrates 10 Years of Love With a Gift For Their Fans

Congratulations are in order for Aja and Fatin of Kindred the Family Soul who are celebrating their 10th anniversary today. To commemorate the joyous occasion they are giving their fans a present in the form of a free download...

Butta | 09/19/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Black Milk Nabs Dwele & Primo for 'Tronic'

Black Milk's Popular Demand is among a shortlist of Hip Hop albums released in the past couple of years that make me nod my head without feeling guilty afterwards. In quick succession, he paired up with Bishop Lamont for...

nOvaMatic | 09/18/2008 at 3:15 PM | Permalink

The Foreign Exchange Tempts, Teases With 'Leave It All Behind' Sampler

Still feenin' for more sounds from Nicolay and Phonte after they dropped that gem of a song "Daykeeper" featuring the inimitable vocals of Muhsinah? Can't wait until October 7th when Leave It All Behind drops digitally and in record stores...

ill Mami | 09/17/2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

9th Wonder & Murs Know The Key To Our Hearts Is Labeled 'Free'

What's better than a pay-your-own-price album download? You guessed it: one that's free! Granted, many of us have liberated music files on our computer's hard drives right now. And more and more artists know the truth about making money in...

ill Mami | 07/28/2008 at 1:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy: Nola Darling

These days mixtapes from new artists trying to get their name and music out there are a dime a dozen, but it's the rare artist that really stands out from the pack and delivers a hot product. Singing femcee...

Butta | 07/22/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy: Ayah

Are you looking for a place to find some soul music that combines dope beats, tight vocals and meaningful lyrics? Then look no further than our neighbors to the North because Canada is home to some hot and hungry talent...

Butta | 06/12/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Go 'Green' For A Good Cause

There are several mixtapes floating around on the interwebs for download. Many of the ones that we come across on SoulBounce are for free, and we couldn't be happier about that. When we were informed about a mixtape that featured...

ill Mami | 06/03/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Want To Hear 'The Odd Couple' In Reverse? Why Not.

Gnarls Barkley has released their latest release The Odd Couple in its backwards form, appropriately titled elpuoC ddO ehT, in its entirety for free. Why? We're not quite sure either, but Danger Mouse has a track record of releasing his projects...

ill Mami | 04/21/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Fly Away' With Sy Smith And Kay Of The Foundation

Indie-soul songstress Sy Smith has returned with a new CD that is hot like fire. If you know like I know, then you'll add her latest disc Conflict to your collection with the quickness (alongside her previous releases The...

Butta | 04/17/2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Tanya Morgan And DJ Soul Are In The Mix

Our bad for taking so long to write about the new mixtape from Tanya Morgan and DJ Soul, but we've been too busy jammin' to it here at SBHQ. Tanya Morgan is a Rap Group features Donwill, Ilyas and...

Butta | 03/21/2008 at 5:45 PM | Permalink

'Are You' Ready For HEAVy?

The NYC duo HEAVy is in a rather benevolent mood. Casey Benjamin and Nicky Guiland are offering up a new song and remix for free. Both versions of the song "Are You" are currently available for dload from HEAVy's...

Butta | 03/12/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Rhymefest Sticks a Reece's Cup on His Nose and Gives Us the Most Worthwhile Track from 'Man in the Mirror'

Perhaps the title of this posting is a bit misleading; I possess a known predisposition towards Rhymefest's Man In the Mirror mixtape, for my side-eye burns with the fire of a thousand former Neverland Ranch employees. But, there are several...

nOvaMatic | 01/07/2008 at 2:38 PM | Permalink

So What Was Von Pea Thinking with 'American Angster'?

We haven't talked anything Hova-related here in a while, mainly because I placed an embargo on all American Gangster coverage in order to re-focus on our soul vocalists. But when we received Von Pea's American Angster remix album in our...

nOvaMatic | 12/17/2007 at 12:17 PM | Comments () | Permalink

New 'Boondocks' Hip-Hop Dock Trine Two Mixtape Coming Soon

Next Tuesday is going to be a beautiful day for hip-hop heads. Not only do new CD's from the Wu-Tang Clan, Hi-Tek, and Beanie Sigel drop, but the Hip-Hop Dock Trine Two Official Boondocks Mixtape hits the bricks, too. This...

Butta | 12/03/2007 at 7:28 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Marsha Ambrosius Declares That 'Neo Soul Is Dead'

Marsha Ambrosius, best known as the Songstress from the group Floetry, signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath label last year and is currently working on her debut solo album set to drop in '08. When I first heard of her association...

Butta | 11/29/2007 at 4:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

'Floatin' With Stacy Epps

Props to the good folks over at Record Breakin' for the heads up on a lovely new song from Atlanta-based MC and singer, Stacy Epps. The talented USC law school grad is currently working on her first solo album, and...

Butta | 11/27/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Tweet Gives Us A Taste

When a new song from Tweet leaked a few weeks ago, it raised a few eyebrows over here at SoulBounce. "My Dear" featuring T.I. was not only uninspired but a reworking of a Ciara leftover. In other words, it...

Butta | 11/12/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Free Remixes From Guru And Solar

Guru and Solar are hooking their fans up something lovely with a couple of free remixes courtesy of their record company, 7 Grand Records. And while you're nodding your head to these cuts, don't forget that Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 is...

Butta | 10/30/2007 at 7:00 PM | Permalink

What He Say His Name Is?

Saul Williams, MC, beat poet, and star of acclaimed indie movie "Slam," will be releasing a new album entitled The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust. His character Niggy first made his appearance in Williams' book Dead Emcee Scrolls...

SoulBounce | 10/30/2007 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Free For You: Markus Homm's 'Electric Soul'!

Good evening fellow House Heads! Just got a note in my inbox today, informing me that Markus Homm's Electric Soul EP is free for download. 4 joints, via Traxsource: ELECTRIC SOUL is the debut album of Germany's Latin dance champion,...

nOvaMatic | 10/17/2007 at 11:11 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy: Gist is 'Young, Gifted & Black'

IT'S FUNNY THAT IF YOU DON'T RAP ABOUT GUNS AND DRUGS, YOU BECOME A WANNA BE LUPE OR KANYE...DO YOUR HISTORY, THEY WERE NOT THE FIRST AND CLEARLY WONT BE THE LAST...SHOUT TO THEM THO CAUSE THEY ARE INCREDIBLE...

nOvaMatic | 10/15/2007 at 8:48 PM | Permalink

DJ Dub & Little Brother Presents The Good Clothes Mixtape

Here's a little extra for all of you Get Back people (me too). DJ Dub & Little Brother presents the Good Clothes Mixtape. Tracklist heisted from HipHopRuckus. TRACKLIST 1. INTRO2. LITTLE BROTHER/KANYE WEST - GOOD CLOTHES (DUB MIX)3. 9TH...

zillz | 10/15/2007 at 10:25 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Thanx Phonte!

On September 8th: All I ever wanted was for my music to be heard. If it was solely up to me I'd throw up a zshare laink for y'all to download tonight, rather than leave it in the hands...

zillz | 10/12/2007 at 2:08 PM | Permalink

The Away Team Drops Free Mixtape

Another day, another phat and free download. This time around we're bringing you the Training Day Mixtape by Hall of Justice members The Away Team. The North Cackalackey-based duo is made up of Khrysis behind the boards and Sean Boog...

Butta | 09/18/2007 at 7:07 AM | Permalink

48-Hour Special From W. Ellington Felton

W. Ellington Felton is blessing his fans with a free musical treat. Felton has posted the Afterglow EP, "dedicated to the strong women of the world" and comprised of cuts that didn't make the cut for his next disc, on...

Butta | 09/17/2007 at 1:25 PM | Permalink

Free Music From Samantha James & Ledisi

Get 'em while you can!Om artist Samantha James (not Jones) offers a free download of "Breathe You In" from Rise, due out 9/25. Check it out here and sample more tracks at the official Om preview site. And, via her...

nOvaMatic | 09/13/2007 at 9:49 PM | Permalink

Little Brother Teases Us With a 'Get Back' Sampler

Hot off LB's MySpace is the official sampler for their Get Back album, ETA whenever. Little Brother: Get Back Sampler Mixed by DJ Flash [zshare]...

nOvaMatic | 09/10/2007 at 11:34 PM | Permalink

Free Downloads From Groove Assassin!

The uber-talented Groove Assassin was generous enough to offer six free house remixes on his site. Get over there now and grab the tracks before they disappear!TRACKS:Angie Stone "Who's to Blame? (Groove Assassin Remix)"Kelis "Til the Wheels Fall Off (Groove...

SoulBounce | 08/27/2007 at 11:31 AM | Comments () | Permalink