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Friday May 18

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

 

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

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

Friday May 18

Selah Sue Gets 'Raggamuffin' With J. Cole

 

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

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

Friday May 18

'The Way' The Decoders Reinterpret Earth Wind & Fire Is Out Of This 'World'

 

A little over six months ago we caught wind of a new project from a production duo going by the name of The Decoders who were crafting an EP of Lovers Rock-inspired cover versions of classic soul hits. There were rumors...

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SoulUK  |  05/18/2012 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Wednesday April 25

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

 

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

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

Monday March 26

The Decoders Deliver A Fresh Cover Of Minnie Riperton's 'Les Fleurs'

 

Tuesday, March 27th sees the release of the fourth single from The Decoders' self-titled EP, and once again they have taken on a classic from Minnie Riperton's catalog. Itai Shapira and Todd Simon recruited vocalist Boston Fielder to tackle the...

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SoulUK  |  03/26/2012 at 12:45 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Thursday March 22

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...

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

Monday February 27

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

 

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

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

Thursday February 16

The Decoders Show Leon Ware Some 'Love'

 

And here it is, the third single from The Decoders' self-titled, lovers rock-inspired debut EP. Having already covered the Minnie Riperton classic "Inside My Love," the duo chose to take on another Minnie track -- under the guidance of her husband/producer...

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SoulUK  |  02/16/2012 at 11:30 AM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Wednesday January 18

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

 

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

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

Wednesday December 14

Say 'Hey There' To The Decoders & Coco O.

 

Since we posted about it last month, we have been itching to get our hands on the new EP from The Decoders (aka Itai Shapira and Todd Simon). Volume 1 sees the talented duo mining the Music Sales catalogue, hand-picking...

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

Tuesday September 06

Start 'Smoking' With Stephen Marley & Melanie Fiona

 

As I get ready to travel to Jamaica later this month for a cousin's wedding, other than seeing family and luxuriating in island breezes, the thing that I'm most looking forward to is hopefully bumping into Dexter St. Jacque all...

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Butta  |  09/06/2011 at 6:30 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Thursday May 13

Ziggy Marley Goes Disney On Us

 

Celine Dion became known across the world when she did "it" with Peabo Bryson for Aladdin. Christina Aguilera did it for Mulan before she broke big. Vanessa Williams did it for Pocahontas during the heyday of her musical career. What...

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Moon  |  05/13/2010 at 11:30 AM  |  Permalink

Monday November 30

Quiet Bounce: You Make Me Feel Brand New

 

Hands down, the best radio stations I have ever heard have been in Jamaica. Their Quiet Storms can last for days, spanning the entire weekend with nary a repeated song on the playlist. Anyone who is closely acquainted with Jamaican...

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ill Mami  |  11/30/2009 at 8:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Friday October 23

Rox 'Rocks Steady'

 

A South Londoner with strong connection to her Jamaican roots, Rox shows us she can "Rock Steady" with the greatest of ease. This single from her upcoming, as-yet-untitled album (scheduled to be released sometime in 2010) has a great classic...

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Ro  |  10/23/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Friday February 06

Happy 64th, Bob Marley!

 

Bob Marley's influence and legacy is so strong that when I hear multi-generational die-hard fans speak about wishing he was still here you believe it and wish it, too. From his work with The Wailers to his solo career, the...

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Ro  |  02/06/2009 at 5:20 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Wednesday December 17

Kevin Lyttle Turns Up the Heat In 'Fyah'

 

Kevin Lyttle and his soca-infused dancehall stylee are back. Some of you may remember Lyttle who had a minor hit in 2004 with the song "Turn Me On" from his eponymous debut album. The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines...

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Butta  |  12/17/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Tuesday November 18

Heavy D Misses His 'Long Distance Girlfriend'

 

Last time we checked, Heavy D was doing some acting, slimmed down a bit by boxing in the gym, and was going just by "D." Looks like the more things change, they stay the same, at least when it comes...

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ill Mami  |  11/18/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Thursday September 11

Amp Fiddler and Sly & Robbie Preview Their 'Inspiration Information'

 

When I first read that Amp Fiddler and Sly and Robbie were teaming up for a collaborative album, I wanted to do an Olympic-caliber back flip to express my glee. Doing the Cabbage Patch in my office chair had to...

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Butta  |  09/11/2008 at 5:10 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Tuesday September 09

Estelle Wants Sean Paul to 'Come Over'

 

Despite games and trickery from her record company, Estelle's US debut, Shine, hasn't lost its luster and is still in heavy rotation here at SBHQ. So you can imagine my glee upon coming across this remix of "Come Over"...

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Butta  |  09/09/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Monday June 09

Another Reggae Remake Proves That Listening To The Radio Is A Waste of Time

 

Like many of you, I rarely listen to any radio on the FM dial. My musical joy usually comes in the form of mixtapes and downloads of below-the-radar artists, many of whom are featured on this website. Because of my...

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ill Mami  |  06/09/2008 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Tuesday April 29

Jazmine Sullivan Needs You Bad

 

If you don't know who Jazmine Sullivan is, then it's not too late to learn. The 20-year-old former child prodigy, Showtime at the Apollo and Black Lily phenom, and songwriter behind Fantasia's "Free Yourself" and Christina Milian's "Say I" is...

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Butta  |  04/29/2008 at 3:15 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Thursday April 10

Cedella Marley Booker (1926-2008)

 

Bob Marley's mother dead at 81 [MH]Cedella Marley Booker [MySpace] [Wiki]...

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Butta  |  04/10/2008 at 2:20 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Friday March 21

Bob Marley Songs May Spark Bidding War

 

Not so shortly after it was announced that a movie based upon Rita Marley's biography, No Woman No Cry: My Life With Bob Marley, would be brought to movie screens next year, comes more news. Firstly, there is also...

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ill Mami  |  03/21/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Friday March 21

Mikey Dread (1954-2008)

 

Break Down the Walls: So Long Mikey Dread [AMB] Mikey Dread [Official] [AMG] [Wiki]...

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Butta  |  03/21/2008 at 2:15 PM  |  Permalink

Thursday March 13

'Fall In Love' With Sanchez

 

This week's Diggin' in the Crates takes us to the beautiful island paradise of Jamaica, ancestral home to your SoulBounce sistren, ill Mami and myself. Last week iMami made mention of international artists putting their spin on American songs,...

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Butta  |  03/13/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Tuesday March 04

The Bob Marley Question

 

Now that Rita Marley has decided to produce a movie detailing the life of her late husband Bob Marley, tongues are already wagging about casting choices. The widow Marley would like Lauryn Hill to portray her because "She sees my...

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nOvaMatic  |  03/04/2008 at 4:19 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Friday February 29

Joe Gibbs (1943-2008)

 

Producer Joe Gibbs Dead At 65 [JG]Uptown Ranking: Remembering Joe Gibbs [AMB]Joe Gibbs [AMG] [Wiki]...

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Butta  |  02/29/2008 at 10:30 AM  |  Permalink

Friday October 19

Lucky Dube (1964-2007)

 

South African Star Lucky Dube Murdered [Billboard]Lucky Dube [Official] [MySpace] [AMG] [Wiki]...

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Butta  |  10/19/2007 at 1:43 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink







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