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Thursday January 28

SoulBounce's Road To The GRAMMYs With Ledisi

 

There are singers. And then there is Ledisi. The woman is a vocal dynamo, impressing with each note that escapes her mouth. In today's sea of model chicks parading as vocalists, Ledisi is stick-to-your-ribs Sunday dinner at grandma's house to...

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Butta  |  01/28/2010 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Tuesday January 26

SoulBounce's Road To The GRAMMYs With Eric Roberson

 

Eric Roberson. Just saying this name makes me smile. He's an artist and a gentleman, and now he can call himself GRAMMY nominated thanks to his song "A Tale Of Two" featuring Michelle Thompson and Ben O'Neill, which is up...

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Monday January 25

SoulBounce's Road To The GRAMMYs With Melanie Fiona

 

Guess who's going to The GRAMMYs? If you said SoulBounce, you'd be right! Your intrepid Editor-in-Chief--that'd be me--is taking this show on the road as I travel to Los Angeles to partake in numerous festivities during GRAMMY Week and the...

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Friday January 02

2008

 

Well would you look at that? Goodbye, 2008! Oh how you made us so proud and so ashamed in so many ways!...

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Friday June 13

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Eric Roberson Baracked the crowd at CJF.Chrissette Michele got down with the swirl.We wondered if Janet still has what it takes to move a fickle public.DJs called out JD for various crimes.We hit the mid-point of our Top 100 countdown.We...

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nOvaMatic  |  06/13/2008 at 8:19 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Saturday June 07

A Week of Side-Eyes

 

We got Behind the Groove with Lalah Hathaway.Jon B. hopped on the digital train.Little Dragon slayed the masses.Bobby Brown revealed the intimate details of his problems with Usher.Dru Hill's new single was all over the place.We asked you to tell...

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nOvaMatic  |  06/07/2008 at 11:31 AM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Friday May 30

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Latonya Blige brought us to Jesus in her own way.Stevie Wonder liked to tease.Keri Hilson made her first and probably last appearance on SoulBounce.Ditto for Ashanti, if I have anything to say about it.Nas didn't appreciate being called "Toby".We wished...

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Saturday May 24

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

MTV's Hottest was a little lukewarm, but not as bad as we prepared ourselves for.Syleena had us fooled.Did Nas make us a believer?We let you know who we're feeling in Hip Hop now.Some of our minds were controlled by this...

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Saturday May 17

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Fantasia, what the hell was that?We got an earful when we tracked down Loose Ends.We rebuke you, MTV!Thicke's 'Magic' had us all enchanted.We wished a very Happy Birthday to Stevie Wonder!FEEDBACK OF THE WEEKLaw Diva 1908 on Man vs. Machine...

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Saturday May 10

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

If only Michael would listen to us.Had it with Kanye's antics. You aren't alone.D'Angelo's label thinks this ish is a game. Get to know how Leon Ware influenced Marvin.Have you copped that Estelle yet?Our Top 100 is over 25 tracks...

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nOvaMatic  |  05/10/2008 at 8:56 AM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Saturday May 03

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Curses! Foiled again!A mainstream John Legend? It's possible.The Roots are back with Rising Down.Umm, about that Jimi Hendrix sex tape...Glenn Lewis hits us with "Stay With Me".FEEDBACK OF THE WEEKPharoah on The Prince vs. Michael Jackson podcast:TRUE KNOWLEDGE RADIO...

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nOvaMatic  |  05/03/2008 at 8:22 AM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Saturday April 12

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Oh look, Dawn got back with Dre. Congrats.Get ready for the return of Lalah Hathaway.Syleena Johnson takes a stab at Lauryn's "Ex-Factor".Robin Thicke impresses with his forthcoming release.Ray-J's latest stunt has us all rolling our eyes.Erykah Badu tells the ingenues...

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Saturday April 05

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Is Pharrell a biter? We revealed that which we'd rather not... Looks like the chasm between SoulBounce and Maxwell is gradually closing. We celebrated the great Marvin Gaye. We began our Top 100 Soul/R&B countdown. Were you fooled?...

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Saturday March 29

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

America got into all the Jacksons' dirty laundry.Yo! MTV Raps comes back.A look back at classic Diana Ross...... and Teddy Pendergrass.Day26 activated our side-eye.Get busy with these House podcasters.The Roots win us back.Dru Hill is finally a complete package....

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Sunday March 23

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

DMX is on something new that doesn't yet have a name.We figured out what The Roots are up to.Leona Lewis impresses The Big O.We're all a bunch of shameless Whammas.We took a trip down memory lane with Whitney, but have...

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Saturday March 15

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

We got into that new Brandy joint. We deduced the truth about B.A.M.We wondered just what Mobb Deep's Prodigy was on.We gave you an update on Grand Grammy Boycotter India.Arie.We remembered Biggie....

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Saturday March 01

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

The Wiz turned the big 3-0.We got Behind the Groove with Algebra.A lot of albums were released this week.Dwele made cheating sound so sweet.Check out this HOT HOT HOT cover of Trace with Badu and Q-Tip.Janet might have a big...

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nOvaMatic  |  03/01/2008 at 4:07 PM  |  Permalink

Saturday February 23

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Tank becomes another statistic.Erykah Badu to bottle up her a scent.Rita G. proves why video chicks should be seen and not heard.Janet Jackson's "That's the Way Love Goes" is still the jam.Discover the brilliance of Time:Line.Then go Behind the...

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Butta  |  02/23/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Permalink

Saturday February 16

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Our Kanye-centric Grammy review.Why didn't you watch Grammy? Our latest SOUL-POLL. Has Prince Paul taken things too far?Some slow and sexy V-Day mixtapes.The Anita Baker and Chaka Khan "Angel"-Off!Kanye's "Flashing Lights" clip leaves us wanting more.Matthew Knowles gets sassy with...

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nOvaMatic  |  02/16/2008 at 3:57 PM  |  Permalink

Saturday February 09

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Compare and contrast: The classic covers used in Badu's "Honey" clip.Lauryn Hill's family expands.Chrisette makes beautiful music on Girlfriends.Janet and Badu Work! Turn to the left and Work! Now turn to the right!A REALLY BIG announcement!Talib Kweli and Res do...

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nOvaMatic  |  02/09/2008 at 8:26 AM  |  Permalink

Saturday February 02

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Erykah Badu premieres "Honey" clip; Internet bursts wide open.Check our interview with Franklin Bridge.Qtrax ends before it starts.Pharrell reminds us how poor we are.Gnarls Barkley is coming. Run!Travel back to the 80's with Chico DeBarge and his midriff.Janelle Monae aligns...

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Saturday January 26

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

We celebrated Dr. King.We pit 5 versions of "Flashing Lights" against one another.Finally got around to listening to Kevin Michael. Too sexy.Idolator follows in the footsteps of SoulBounce.Posted Dwele INTERLUDE; People lost damn minds.Buy Ghostface's album or he won't be...

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Saturday January 19

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Maxwell does something that has absolutely nothing to do with music.Van Hunt's Popular wasn't released.We got a taste of Peter Hadar.SoulBounce editors celebrated Aaliyah.Jill Scott is making moves.We asked if Keyshia Cole can measure up to Mary J. Blige....

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nOvaMatic  |  01/19/2008 at 11:06 AM  |  Permalink

Saturday January 12

Wrapping This Week's Soul Candy

 

Our Review of WaPo's Review of the Prince Tribute at 9:30Soulbounce Readers Sound-Off on the New Alicia Keys AlbumNew Music from Estelle Featuring Kanye WestLupe Fiasco Vs. Rhymefest on PoliticsMeet the Supa Lowery BrothersAmy Winehouse Goes Blonde, Channels EndoraSWV &...

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nOvaMatic  |  01/12/2008 at 4:01 AM  |  Permalink

Monday December 31

2007

 

This will probably be a lot longer next year.I created this site to expand the conversation of "urban" music beyond the usual suspects, leaning towards "alternatives" while using the aggressive approach employed by the gossip blogs. There were some stumbles...

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Saturday December 15

[Only One Week Left!] but This Past Week...

 

--We recalled the greatness of Stax Records and the mastery of Mark Ronson.--We recommended Masters-at-Work's heir apparent.--We explored the different sides of Lupe Fiasco.--We learned not to question Rhymefest's swagger with sarcasm.--We wondered which Jermaine truly held the fate of...

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nOvaMatic  |  12/15/2007 at 9:36 PM  |  Permalink

Saturday December 08

The Week We Got, Like, NO Sleep

 

This week was a blockbuster one and we have the stats to prove it. Our bits are hanging real low today! - Whitney Houston came back and thrilled/disappointed everyone.- We rocked out to a Race of Angels and Apollo Heights.-...

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Saturday December 01

Neo-Soul is Probably Dead. Who Killed It?

 

This past week:- We watched K-OS wipe the floor with Lupe Fiasco.- We reminded you that we still care about Bilal.- We watched you drown trying to "Name That Beat".- We asked you to pick your favorite soulful Christmas song.-...

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Sunday November 25

An Ayo for Effort

 

In an abbreviated week at SoulBounce, we:- Learned a little bit more or less about the new Badu album.- Raised our fists along with Mary J. Blige, but wondered who the hell she was referring to.- Noted how what most...

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nOvaMatic  |  11/25/2007 at 8:02 AM  |  Permalink

Saturday November 17

Wrapping Up the Week

 

Tweet gave us a heads up (read: fair warning) on how the new album sounds. D'Angelo released a new album. Sike! We asked you to choose between Chante Moore's and Trina Broussard's 'Insides'. We asked you to vote for...

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nOvaMatic  |  11/17/2007 at 1:12 AM  |  Permalink

Saturday November 10

High-High-High-Highlights!!

 

Would you pay $500 for a Ghostface doll? Ok, how about for a Ghostface doll that looks like Will Smith? Who would you choose between Faith Evans and Faith Evans? How far would you go to get next to...

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Saturday November 03

A Crystal Ball to Our Recent Past

 

We wondered if Nas was jiving us.We pit 3 (SWV) against 1 (Nas).We interviewed Kanye's lovely mom.We got a peep of John Legend's new physique.We anticipated the potential screaminess of the new Aretha album.We got a taste of Jua.We streamed...

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nOvaMatic  |  11/03/2007 at 12:00 AM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Saturday October 27

The Week You Cut Us Some Slack

 

In a lax yet highly-trafficked week on SoulBounce we: got amped off a recent performance by Q-Tip; launched "BlogBeat" an excuse to post content without actually doing anything that required significant thought; learned what an innovator Mary J. Blige...

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Saturday October 20

The Week Nudity Was King

 

Time to look back on another fantastic week at SoulBounce!Did you cop Little Brother's Good Clothes mixtape?Did you check out Markus Homm's Electric Soul?or did you illegally download Van Hunt's latest release?Do you remember how Chaka used to tear it...

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nOvaMatic  |  10/20/2007 at 10:33 AM  |  Permalink

Friday October 12

Enjoy the Weekend. Re-Live the Week.

 

Re-live ...the greatness of Lauryn's pre-"Miss Hill" existence.how we miss the old Uncle L.the messterpiece that was VH1's Hip Hop Honors, and what it should be.how you can help out some kids that deserve it.Tweet.how particularly awesome the new Alicia...

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nOvaMatic  |  10/12/2007 at 11:00 PM  |  Permalink







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