http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/ Adult R&B :: Alternative Soul :: Old School :: Deep House :: Progressive Hip-Hop en Copyright 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Chuck Brown. While this news was not especially shocking since he was reported to have been battling with pneumonia, I was still filled with sadness in knowing that a pioneer in the distinctly DMV art form has gone on to glory. ]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/who_the_games_gonna_be_missing_chuck_brown.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/who_the_games_gonna_be_missing_chuck_brown.php The Game Chuck Brown E.U. Rare Essence UCB Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 -0500 Michelle Obama. Women's Health recently picked the FLOTUS' brain about her workout playlist, and quite a few of her selections are, in fact, quite Bounce-Worthy indeed. When getting her sweat on, it seems that Mrs. O likes to burn calories to the likes of Stevie Wonder ("Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)"), Beyoncé ("Move Your Body" and "I Was Here"), Janelle Monáe ("Tightrope"), Michael Jackson ("Unbreakable"), Ledisi ("Thank You") and Jennifer Lopez ("Get Right"). But most surprisingly (or maybe not surprisingly at all) she also tossed some old-school hip hop on the list as well with Mr. "Treat 'Em Right" himself, Chubb Rock. Let me find out that the first lady gets her workout on like Rosie Perez in the opening credits of Do The Right Thing (which is the only way you can truly get down to "Treat 'Em Right"). Of course, these aren't the only folks that made her list. Check after the bounce for the full list and be sure to stay a bit and discuss what songs get you motivated in the gym.]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/michelle_obamas_workout_playlist_is_soulbounce_approved.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/michelle_obamas_workout_playlist_is_soulbounce_approved.php A Soulful Noise Beyoncé Chubb Rock Janelle Monáe Jennifer Lopez Ledisi Michael Jackson Michelle Obama Rosie Perez. Sara Bareilles Stevie Wonder Willow Smith Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:00 -0500 Drake claims that Hennessey and enemies are one hell of a mixture, but "Henny & Gingerale" may have a different effect on a party. (Maybe this is what really Common meant when he referred to Aubrey as "Canada Dry"?) Midwest singer Mayer Hawthorne aims to prove this very fact in the visual for his new single. There is definitely something undeniably classic about the Stones Throw crooner's sound. He manages to pen vintage records with a quirky self awareness that separates him from your typical throwback act. Watch as Hawthorne entertains five girls to every guy in what could easily pass for a cognac commercial. After showing up to a Chromeo show late and missing his entire set, I won't be making the same mistake on this round of tours. How Do You Do? is in stores now. ]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/have_a_sip_of_mayer_hawthornes_henny_gingerale.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/have_a_sip_of_mayer_hawthornes_henny_gingerale.php Video SoulBounce Mayer Hawthorne Wed, 16 May 2012 18:15:00 -0500 Chuck Brown dies: 'Godfather of Go-Go' passes away at 75 [WJLA]
Chuck Brown [Official][Wiki]]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/chuck_brown_1936-2012.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/chuck_brown_1936-2012.php Relax in Paradise Chuck Brown Wed, 16 May 2012 17:15:00 -0500 Kenny Lattimore has returned with a new classic to remind us what that's like. "Find A Way" takes us back to a time when it was popular to romance, and love was cultivated, not pushed, pulled or squeezed before it was ready to harvest. The lyrics are smart and the beat slightly knocks. The song is more refreshing than your favorite ice cold beverage at the end of a long day. Lattimore's voice has always stood out to me because of its smooth texture and his ability to make it crest and wane with perfect timing. He's been underrated for so long and may have released one too many cover songs in the past, but with the launch of his new label, SincereSoul Records, he will hopefully have the artistic freedom and control needed to push his career to the next level. His new album, Back 2 Cool, is scheduled to be released on June 19th. I, for one, cannot wait. This is definitely the way you "find a way" to win my heart.

]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/kenny_lattimore_will_find_a_way_to_win_your_heart.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/kenny_lattimore_will_find_a_way_to_win_your_heart.php First Spin audio Kenny Lattimore Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:00 -0500 Caretta Bell's Love's Eye View, turned the Houston native into somewhat of a local, underground sensation when it was released back in 2008. I was lucky enough to pick up a copy after chatting to Caretta on Myspace (remember that?), but it seems that the release got somewhat overlooked by soul/R&B audiences a little further afield, which was a shame as it was a stunning debut. Some four years later Caretta is following up the album with a new album this summer, preceded by the first single "Growing Painz" produced by Red Astaire (aka Freddie Cruger). The track and its video, which you can peep below, show Caretta dealing with some of life's hardships -- a cheating man, record label re-buffs -- but coming out the other side all the stronger for it. I cannot wait to get my hands on the full release.]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/caretta_bell_is_dealing_with_some_growing_painz_1.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/caretta_bell_is_dealing_with_some_growing_painz_1.php Video SoulBounce Caretta Bell Freddie Cruger Red Astaire Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 -0500 112's last album, 2005's Pleasure and Pain, member Quinnes "Q" Parker has been on his grind, hell bent on making sure the world knew he had talent outside of the group. He has given us plenty of eye candy with his line of fitness calendars and stayed active on YouTube releasing "QVersion" videos -- Q's renditions of popular R&B songs. Finally, he's graduating from homemade YouTube videos and has given "Show You How," the first single from his upcoming solo debut, The MANual, a proper video treatment. Singer Olivia and Willie Taylor of Day26 star in the visual as a couple on the outs. Olivia gets 'bout it and introduces her hand to Willie's forehead before kicking him out of their apartment. It doesn't take long for Q, who is moving into the building and witnesses the breakup, to sweep in and show Olivia "what real love's all about." With so many false starts and 112 reunion rumors, it looks like Parker will finally get his chance to shine. Watch below to see how Q shows and proves.]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/q_parker_wants_to_show_you_how.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/q_parker_wants_to_show_you_how.php Video SoulBounce 112 Day26 Olivia Q Parker Willie Taylor Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500 2012 SoulBouncer Survey that we'd like for each and every one of you to fill out. We want to hear from you as we seek ways to improve our programming and bring more exciting and relevant content to our audience. In addition, this survey will also give us some insight into who you are as well. The survey will take about 5-10 minutes of your time to fill out and it is completely secure and anonymous. All SoulBouncers who successfully complete the survey will receive a link to be entered to win a snazzy new SoulBounce t-shirt when they're ready for prime time. So please bounce on over to Survey Monkey and kindly fill out the survey. Thanks in advance for your time!

Click here to take the 2012 SoulBouncer Survey.]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/soulbouncers_fill_out_our_2012_soulbouncer_survey.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/soulbouncers_fill_out_our_2012_soulbouncer_survey.php Admin Announcements SoulBouncers Survey Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 -0500 Whitney Houston passed, my spouse and I decided to remind our neighbors where they could find the greatest love of all). ]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/what_songs_make_you_release_your_inner_randy_watson.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/what_songs_make_you_release_your_inner_randy_watson.php Crowd Participation Kicks & Giggles Randy Watson Rick James Teena Marie Whitney Houston Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Rock of Ages, the surprise Broadway hit, has been made into a feature film coming to theaters this summer. Among the stars featured in the movie, including Tom Cruise, Russell Brand and Catherine Zeta-Jones, is our own Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige. Mary will play Justice Chartier, the proprietor of a Hollywood strip club. So it's only fitting that she sings Journey's "Any Way You Want It" to introduce the film's young ingenue to the glamorous side of the seedy business. Though I've got my hesitations about Mary as an actress (I still think she should be nowhere near the Nina Simone project that she's been attached to for years now), I must admit that this performance is pretty darn fun. Fun enough to actually get me in a theater to see it? Maybe. But for those of you who are completely into it, Rock of Ages will hit theatres on June 15th, with its soundtrack arriving in stores June 5th.]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/mary_j_blige_serves_it_up_any_way_you_want_it.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/mary_j_blige_serves_it_up_any_way_you_want_it.php Soul On Film Video SoulBounce Catherine Zeta-Jones Journey Mary J. Blige Rock of Ages Russell Brand Tom Cruise Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 -0500

Jay-Z got all political at the announcement for his upcoming Philly concert series. [WP] 

The posthumous accolades continue to roll in for Whitney Houston, who will be awarded the Millennium Award at this weekend's Billboard Music Awards. [BB] 

Uncle Russell Simmons played white knight, coming to Rihanna's defense after several low-blows from Chris Brown and Drake. [AOL] 

Taking it to the streets: Tameka Foster reportedly has 60 days to find new digs, with Usher considering selling his former mansion. [EUR] 

]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/morning_soul_push_up_in_the_wrong_one_you_end_up_in_a_casket.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/morning_soul_push_up_in_the_wrong_one_you_end_up_in_a_casket.php Morning Soul Brand Nubian Chris Brown Drake Jay-Z Journey Rihanna Russell Simmons Tameka Foster Usher Whitney Houston Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:00 -0500 Ne-Yo has been busy in the studio since his last album, Libra Scale, suffered abysmal sales (unfortunately "Champagne Life" wasn't enough to save it). But he's gearing up for a new album entitled R.E.D., which is an acronym for "Realizing Every Dream," to be released on September 18th. He let the first single loose for fans to dig into, and I can't say that I'm really digging it. On "Lazy Love" Ne-Yo sings about the kinda love that renders you too lazy to do anything else. Whereas I'm not mad at the sentiment, the song isn't very impressive lyrically and melodically. The concept is clever, but the execution falls flat. For a song about getting busy, this isn't one that I'd want to hear playing in the background during sexytime. I'm just hoping that Ne-Yo comes a little stronger than this on R.E.D. otherwise that's exactly the color I'll be seeing when I listen to the album.

]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/ne-yo_gets_lazy.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/ne-yo_gets_lazy.php First Spin audio Ne-Yo Tue, 15 May 2012 18:30:00 -0500 Pharrell's latest project? Is it a new music label? A PR firm? A front for the coming alien invasion? Well, yes and no to all the above. Already having multiple income streams under his belt with record label Star Trak, apparel company Billionaire Boys Club and his stake in Diageo's Qream, it seems that the Neptunes spaceman is at it again with his latest venture. He's partnered with United Entertainment Group i am OTHER. The media group will serve as a content-driven platform that will not only focus on music artists, but filmmakers, designers, artists and other innovators through a variety of media, including online as well as television and film. How will he do this exactly? That remains to be seen. But if the promo video (which features up-and-coming artists Leah LaBelle, Buddy, Alyssa Bernal and Maxine Ashley) is any clue, it will at least be interesting. Peep the promo video below and speculate about what's coming from i am OTHER in the comments section.]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/pharrell_is_on_some_other.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/pharrell_is_on_some_other.php A Soulful Noise Alyssa Bernal Buddy Leah LaBelle Maxine Ashley Pharrell Williams Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:00 -0500 Brothers To Brutha series, you're going to want to give this audio emancipation proclamation by Jacob and Cheyenne Harrell, now known as Jake & Papa, a listen. "Freedom" perfectly displays the soul evolution and maturation of the two remaining members of the group formerly known as Brutha. While honoring Troy Davis, Michael Jackson and Heavy D, Jake and Papa sing a strong soulful song of deliverance and redemption. With their new mixtape, Somethin' Soulful, the duo aims to bring music back to the soul and style of the likes of Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, Jodeci and R. Kelly. Somethin' Soulful is available for free download via Jake & Papa's website and DatPiff. ]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/jake_papa_sing_for_their_freedom.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/jake_papa_sing_for_their_freedom.php First Spin Free Music audio Brutha Cheyenne Harrell Jacob Harrell Jake & Papa Tue, 15 May 2012 15:30:00 -0500 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 search would reveal one of the things I dread most -- finding out that my newest musical discovery is anything but. The St. Louis native had formally introduced himself to music fans a full year prior on his self-released debut, The Adventures of Seymour Liberty. Since then, he's gone on to release an EP and linked up with Black Spade to form Hawthorne Headhunters. He recently hooked up with PPP's Waajeed once more on "She's A Hustler." A funky ode to one female's womanly wiles, Coultrain gets his Curtis Mayfield on, while Waajeed crafts a track that definitely would have impressed the man himself. There's a good reason for the nostalgic sound. On his website, Waajeed explains that Universal UK had approached him several years ago about doing an entire album for television licensing, giving him the opportunity to rework tracks from the company's archive. And with Paul Randolph of Jazzanova and Amp Fiddler fame on the bass, the result is one funky good time. Though I'm not sure if the project's been completed, in the meantime, you can sign up for Waajeed's newsletter at Bling47 and download the song for free 99. [H/T: OKP]]]> http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/coultrain_waajeed_take_us_to_another_era_with_this_hustler.php http://www.soulbounce.com/soul/2012/05/coultrain_waajeed_take_us_to_another_era_with_this_hustler.php First Spin Free Music amp fiddler audio black spade coultrain curtis mayfield hawthorne headhunters jazzanova paul randolph platinum pied pipers waajeed Tue, 15 May 2012 13:30:00 -0500