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Men's Group Wants Rihanna To 'Woman-Up' Regarding Violent Incident

 

It seems as though some people are now voicing their opinion on the Chris Brown-Rihanna domestic violence incident that occurred earlier this year, nine months after the fact. This is definitely due to the fact that Rihanna's new album is...

ill Mami  |  11/07/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Jazz-Hands Meets B-Boy Stance: Run-DMC Explores Musical Theatre

 

If it was possible to pre-order tickets to a Broadway musical based on reports of a concept, I'd consider getting some to the Run-DMC show in development. Because if ever there were an occasion to eulogize Hip-Hop this just might...

Ro  |  10/21/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

We Sacrifice Our Ears To R. Kelly's 'Religious' Epiphany

 

I don't fancy myself a religious person. That being said, I do hold a certain reverence for it and its place in the hearts of those who hold it dear to theirs. It comes as no surprise, unfortunately, that R....

ill Mami  |  10/12/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (14)  |  Permalink

N.E.R.D. Gets All 3-D With A New Female Member

 

And then there were four. Those hip-hop rock star rascals N.E.R.D.--Pharrell and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes and the other guy*--have officially added a chick to the mix: R&B singer Rhea. The Canadian native has been touring with the...

huny  |  10/07/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Music Bloggers Will Soon Be Subject To Payola Fines

 

Let's say you're a music blogger, as I am and countless numbers of you out there are. Let's say you receive some free tickets in exchange for checking out a particular artists' new album and writing a review of it....

ill Mami  |  10/05/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

What Do You Think Next Incarnation Of Soul Music Will Sound Like?

 

In an interview with DJ-turned-crooner Mayer Hawthorne, the Village Voice's Jason Newman states that the singer  "may seem an unlikely to choice to help usher soul music into its next incarnation" because he's, well, white and he's allegedly breaking the...

Ro  |  10/02/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (13)  |  Permalink

Common Doesn't Listen To Hip Hop

 

Back in December and after Barack Obama's presidential win, Common declared that Obama was "going to change hip-hop for the better." These days, Hip Hop's favorite backpacker turned Hollywood bit-part actor is now saying that the "Obama effect" has resulted...

ill Mami  |  09/24/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

West + Gaga's 'Fame Kills' Tour Trailer Takes Itself Very Seriously

 

At the MTV VMAs Lady Gaga had a bird's nest on her face and her performance involved blood-play, and we all know (and are tired of hearing about) what happened with Kanye. But there were a lot of mitigating egos...

Ro  |  09/24/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Fierce Or A Flop? Vogue Reinterprets Michael Jackson's Style

 

I have no problem admitting that I am a bit of a fashion snob. To use my own term, I am a "fashion whore." It is for this reason that I can appreciate what Kanye West was attempting to accomplish...

ill Mami  |  08/14/2009 at 5:20 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Nikki 16: Such A Pretty Mess

 

There are many things I love in this world. My family, Polaroid pictures, Givenchy boots, cheeseburgers, orchids, and '80s music: Prince and the Revolution, The Time, and Vanity 6 in particular. Therefore I inherently dislike any facsimile of aforementioned beloved...

huny  |  08/12/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (19)  |  Permalink

Who's Really The Coon In Nas & Nick Cannon's Hip Hop PSA?

 

Celebrities overall are a strange lot. And when they conspire to work together towards a common goal, the results can often be unintentionally hilarious at best. This is exactly why the video for "Eat Dat Watermelon" is so incredibly ironic....

ill Mami  |  08/06/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Kanye West Inspires Spoof, Leads To Pork Placement In Nether Regions

 

This past weekend in New York City, a band of performing artists staged their latest show, an ode to Kanye West's ginormous ego "Why Won't You Let Me Be Great!!" Unexpectedly, the show was attended by Kanye, who obviously got...

ill Mami  |  08/03/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Is This Video The 'Best' Drake Could Do?

 

The video for Drake's "Best I Ever Had" dropped yesterday. As did my jaw when I first saw it. Directed by Kanye West, the clip feels like an adolescent fantasy, filled with big breasted girls and um, not much else....

Harlem  |  07/02/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (14)  |  Permalink

The Performance Royalty Act & The Importance of Reading The Fine Print

 

I must admit that until I read a post from Anthony David's blog recently entitled "HR848 - Black radio stations are LYING to us!", I really had no idea what HR848 a/k/a "The Performance Royalty Act" was. The very little...

ill Mami  |  05/26/2009 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

The 'Danger' Of Taking Mos Def Out Of Context

 

Mos Def's appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher last week was a thoroughly enjoyable event. As someone who is a fan of the show, I found Mos' comments about President Barack Obama, Osama Bin Laden, and the unlikely event...

ill Mami  |  04/02/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

iTunes To Charge 30% More For Crappy Music

 

This isn't an April Fool's joke. As has been reported elsewhere, starting April 7th, your friendly nerds at Apple will increase the price of "hit songs" on iTunes a whole thirty cents!Some music industry veterans are criticizing the 30% hike...

nOvaMatic  |  04/01/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Lil' Kim Has More Problems With 'Notorious,' Sky Is Still Blue

 

I have to give it to Lil' Kim. After being found guilty of perjury, serving jail time, and perfecting her transformation into an Asian version of her former self from the neck up, she still manages to stay relevant. She's...

ill Mami  |  03/25/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

New Winehouse Material Half-Baked?

 

Amy Winehouse.It actually feels good to type her name outside the context of controversy, but that doesn't make this news any better. Shockingly, Amy has been productive in the Caribbean recording new material, yet her label has stamped a big...

nOvaMatic  |  03/24/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

You Believe This Because You Are Rich

 

You wanna know what's really dragging Hip Hop down? Entitled Negroes that live in a box and have a little bit of paper and influence. We generally like Jay-Z, as he's consistently the least-embarrassing figure in modern Hip Hop, which...

nOvaMatic  |  03/17/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Tyler Perry Wants to Help J-Hud Shoot Herself in the Foot

 

Tyler Perry has publicly expressed that he's written one of his million dollar country-fried masterpieces with Jennifer Hudson in mind. Also, he's stated they have a mutual interest in working with each other. Luckily, their schedules have prevented this idea...

nOvaMatic  |  02/23/2009 at 12:45 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

Revisiting the 6 Reasons Why The Roots' Extended Break From Touring Isn't Such A Bad Thing

 

In light of recent developments involving The Roots' shiny new gig as Jimmy Fallon's Late Night house band, we thought it prudent to re-visit DJ Stylus's 6 points for why this won't be such a bad look (mostly the point that...

nOvaMatic  |  02/19/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Obama: The Musical

 

Among all of the other shameless campaigns to capitalize on all the sentiment surrounding the election of President Barack Obama, count this among either the most egregious or the most intriguing. Obama On My Mind, a musical written by acclaimed...

Ro  |  01/23/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

Who Addressed the Negative Feedback Better? Michelle or Syleena?

 

The Internets are a treacherous place, y'all, and no one knows that better than our entertainers. Recently, a video surfaced of Michelle Williams addressing someone that said she looked "a hot mess." While we were quite entertained by Michelle's spunk,...

nOvaMatic  |  01/21/2009 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Don't Blame JD For How 'Discipline' Turned Out

 

You know what they say--what don't come out in the wash will damn sure come out in the rinse! Now that Jermaine Dupri no longer holds an executive position at Def Jam (better for both parties, IMO), the Discipline Wars...

nOvaMatic  |  01/14/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Beyoncé Is A Rolling Stone. . .Winner

 

So, Rolling Stone is in "Best of 2008" mode, which means the compiling of many lists including those for Best Albums and Best Singles of the Year. And while we've all learned that everyone is entitled to their own opinion,...

Harlem  |  12/15/2008 at 12:15 PM  |  Comments (17)  |  Permalink

Alicia Keys Gets Less Than Five Grammy Nominations For Once, Sparks Conspiracy Theories

 

It's all fun and games until Alicia Keys gets shut out of major Grammy races-- then it's a conspiracy. While still nominated, Keys is one of a few artists whose exclusion from certain Grammy categories is sparking interesting gossip at...

Ro  |  12/08/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

Biting Is Kanye's Schtick

 

Some years ago, when Kanye West's ego was still in its zygote stage and he was Louis Vuitton-backpacking through  Northern America, Talib Kweli had made mention that Kanye's massive confidence was his schtick. After now witnessing him claim ideas that...

ill Mami  |  11/12/2008 at 1:30 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Soulja Boy Learns The True Meaning of Satire

 

Exactly one week after the news broke that Soulja Boy wished he could thank slavemasters for being able to bring us from Africa to enable us to acquire "ice and tattoos," comes the inevitable apology. The "ringtone rapper" is now...

ill Mami  |  11/10/2008 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Obama Not Pro-Hip Hop? We Beg To Differ.

 

Yesterday on XXL's blog, an item was posted entitled "Barack Obama Still Gots No Love For Hip-Hop?" In it, blogger Ron Mexico makes the case that Obama served some of Hip Hop's elite the ultimate dis by not allowing them a...

ill Mami  |  11/07/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (23)  |  Permalink

Make Up Your Mind, D'Angelo

 

So according to his trainer, Mark Jenkins, D'Angelo is getting back into the kind of shape that dissolved underwear of all types earlier in the decade when he released the infamously salacious music video for "Untitled." Rumors of him getting...

Ro  |  10/24/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Does Usher's 'Ladies-Only' Tour Make You Wanna...

 

Cringe? Scream? Run out and buy tickets? Leave the one you're with and start a new relationship with...?  (Sorry, couldn't help it.)  But seriously, when news that Usher will be hitting the road for an intimate, 15-city sweep called the...

Harlem  |  09/04/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (18)  |  Permalink

Maxwell Preparing For A Tour?

 

We stay on Maxwell watch here at SoulBounce. Every little step he makes, we will be there and likely have something to say about it. So of course there's much commentary to be had regarding his latest MySpace status message....

Butta  |  07/18/2008 at 11:20 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

Michael Jackson & New Edition Help Bring Back... New Kids on the Block?

 

In a career-cresting move, it seems a couple of our favorite acts, Michael Jackson and New Edition, will be propping up New Kids on the Block. People, this is so wrong it has to be right! We're not sure of...

nOvaMatic  |  07/17/2008 at 11:15 AM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Join Us As We Bemoan the R. Kelly Verdict!

 

Let me tell you something, R. Kelly has been on our SH*TLIST for a hot minute here at SoulBounce. One, because he considers being wack a goal, and two, I wouldn't trust him with a goldfish let alone my daughter....

nOvaMatic  |  06/17/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Pras Michel Threatens to Sire Another Musical Masterpiece

 

I just really don't know what to say without sounding hateful. I didn't realize Pras Michel was even still allowed to make music. Also, his forthcoming project, entitled Experience Magic, will be his third, as in, he's made more than...

nOvaMatic  |  06/02/2008 at 10:45 AM  |  Permalink

We Don't Believe You, You Need More Singles.

 

D'Angelo has firmly established himself as one of the biggest c**kteases in soul music. After the quiet, non-label sanctioned release of Yoda: The Monarch of Soul, we have what is being touted as the official D'Angelo collection slated for release...

nOvaMatic  |  05/08/2008 at 11:40 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Oh HELL No.

 

Yes, I realize I'm breaking about eleventy thousand cardinal rules by posting this (Mr. Lowe, I see you), but if anyone reading this has any theories about how Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Ritchie hooked up with 106 & Park, I'm...

nOvaMatic  |  05/01/2008 at 1:30 PM  |  Comments (11)  |  Permalink

Sex Tapes We Never Asked For

 

Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to SmutBounce. I already know our Google ads are acting straight retarded as they scramble to relate to this entry, but, we're not going to pretend this isn't happening. Remember that rumor not too long ago...

nOvaMatic  |  05/01/2008 at 12:28 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

John Legend Wants to Go 'Mainstream'. We Can Help.

 

Apparently, John Legend is more than willing to give away whatever soul he had left. Seriously. According to Billboard.com, the Grammy winner has been meeting with several advertising firms to discuss promotional strategies for his upcoming project, feeling the need...

Harlem  |  04/30/2008 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Dawn & Dre Are Back Together! Stop The Presses!

 

In case you were like me and minding your own business on a rather non-descript Sunday, you might've missed the news: Dawn Robinson and her ex-husband Dre Allen are back together!*crickets*Their history is well-documented, with a reality-show-that-wasn't, and a marriage-that-couldn't....

Harlem  |  04/07/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (8)  |  Permalink

I Hope Usher Didn't Pay For This Out of His Own Pocket

 

Thanks to Mr. Lowe (who pointed to AHM) for bringing this up in the comments yesterday. The enterprising young man in the video that follows demonstrates that Polow Da Don's beat for Usher's "Love in This Club" (just typing that...

nOvaMatic  |  04/04/2008 at 11:47 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

What's Really Going On, Druscilla?

 

The IPS is on permanent sitdown for bringing this to our attention!   After Woody's poorly-timed bombshell that he was leaving Dru Hill (classic material) to follow God (to where, I have no idea), it looks like he's being permanently...

nOvaMatic  |  03/27/2008 at 3:03 PM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Day26 Actually Said These Things

 

This morning I stumbled upon (and when I say "stumbled", I mean I totally lost footing and landed face-first in some doodoo) this article about Diddy's latest tax write-off Manity Kane Day26. In my book, they already have two strikes against...

nOvaMatic  |  03/27/2008 at 10:42 AM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

Eliot Spitzer's R&B Jumpoff (Bounce-Worthy?)

 

If drug dealers can become rappers there's no reason ladies of the night can't be singers. Besides, who would know more about the pimp game than someone that actually made those transactions in real life? Ashley Alexandra Dupré is one...

nOvaMatic  |  03/13/2008 at 11:36 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Rapper Gravy Chosen for 'Notorious'--Is It a B.I.G. Mistake?

 

As you've probably heard by now, casting for the Christopher Wallace biopic Notorious was confirmed yesterday.  And after thousands auditioned for the role, it was New York rapper/actor Jamal "Gravy" Woolard who won both the heart of Biggie's mom,...

Harlem  |  03/06/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Things That Don't Need to Happen, Vol. 58

 

Perez Hilton may soon be doodling all over the recording industry in the same manner as his highly-trafficked celebrity gossip site. The rumor posted this week in the New York Times has Perez (slave name: Mario Lavandeira) possibly assuming a...

nOvaMatic  |  02/29/2008 at 11:49 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Maxwell Continues To Tease

 

Oh, Maxwell, why must you tease us so? Our favorite MySpace friend is back at it with another blog that gives us so much yet so little. Friday night he posted a blog entitled "fistfulofTEARS" that immediately caught my...

Butta  |  02/25/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

(Assuming You Care) A Non-Explanation of the 'Flashing Lights' Video

 

Looks like MTV put a mic or a telephone in front of Rita G., the buxom star of Kanye West's "Flashing Lights" video. She basically says (without saying much of anything) that Kanye is so deep and genius that you...

nOvaMatic  |  02/19/2008 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Kanye West Owned the Grammys, If You Don't Include That Whole Herbie Hancock Thing

 

At the Grammys last night, Kanye West was one man against evil forces that included the ceremony's producers, Vince Gill and Herbie Hancock, proving that there is no leniency for the mourning. To his credit, Kanye was responsible for one...

nOvaMatic  |  02/11/2008 at 2:15 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Call the Law: Janelle Monae Has Become a Very Bad Girl

 

Bad Boy Records doesn't exactly have a noted history of nurturing and producing some of the most talented, creative artists in the industry, especially when it comes to R&B. Occasionally, they've struck Gold and Platinum while producing some quality, borderline...

Shooter  |  01/29/2008 at 2:12 PM  |  Comments (20)  |  Permalink

Perpetual Headscratcher: BET On Sunday

 

Since BET's Celebration of Gospel is airing this Sunday, I thought now was as good a time as any to ask-- What's really going on?It's the Perpetual Headscratcher, something we wondered about even before Black Entertainment Television began it's certain...

nOvaMatic  |  01/25/2008 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Fooled Once and 'Hurt Again'?

 

As it turns out, the folks at Geffen/Interscope do know what Mary J. Blige's next single is going to be! So who needs a pesky poll, right? The Dre and Vidal-produced "Hurt Again" is the official second single from Growing...

nOvaMatic  |  01/14/2008 at 2:02 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

"Live" Blog This YouTube: The Jackson Five NYE Bash

 

Not for nothing, but I couldn't not post this video after all the ranting I did about it. So, let's see. Questions!What the eff going on here? Did the Jacksons "do" anything?Why is Jermaine Dupri the DJ?Who is that chicky-poo...

nOvaMatic  |  01/08/2008 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Could This Be A New Maxwell Lyric?

 

Anyone who has followed SoulBounce for any length of time, may know that I keep an eagle eye on Maxwell's MySpace page for any pertinent updates surrounding his long-awaited next release. Whether it's a profile photo change or a disappearing...

Butta  |  12/07/2007 at 11:30 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

It's Cold Here in Hell

 

I offer my sincerest apologies for tacking Curtis's contemptible countenance on this website, but this anomaly deserves some copy.Today O-Dub posted a mash-up of 50 Cent's "I Get Money" and Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' "Nobody's Baby". You know...

nOvaMatic  |  12/06/2007 at 6:46 PM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

What's the Deal With Lily Allen?

 

Every time Lily Allen does or says something I have to wonder if she feels like she isn't getting enough negative attention. Newsflash, Lily: You don't have to f*rt everytime Amy sh*ts. Ever since her whiny, misguided and sideways slams...

nOvaMatic  |  12/06/2007 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

(We're Going to Pretend This Didn't Happen) The 'Growing Pains' Leak

 

There are a number of select songs popping up and being profiled on the interwebs today from Mary J. Blige's Growing Pains. Upon further investigation (i.e. logging into my email account) I discovered this is because the album has leaked,...

nOvaMatic  |  12/05/2007 at 4:37 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

What Would Donny Hathaway Do?

 

Apologies in advance for posting a Chris Brown video on SoulBounce, but I had to do it since he's taken it upon himself to remake "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway. Young Chris isn't the first to redo this Christmas classic--and...

Butta  |  11/15/2007 at 3:30 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Ideas for People With Too Much Play Money and No Sex Life

 

If you refuse to embrace the era of digital music distribution and want to clutter your home with another piece of unnecessary tech, then how about a device that plays CDs that double as vinyl records? Never mind that...

nOvaMatic  |  11/07/2007 at 11:00 AM  |  Permalink

Amy Winehouse--Straight Up, No Rocks

 

As noted in our Releases report earlier, the accomplished and obviously idle Various Artists have recorded a Smooth Jazz Tribute to Amy Winehouse, chronicling our heroine's (!) two-album deep career. What an effing joke. But, looking on the bright side,...

nOvaMatic  |  11/06/2007 at 11:30 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink