Soulbounce Presents: Men Love Mary

Fifteen years ago Mary J. Blige released My Life, a breakthrough album chronicling her inner struggles while catapulting her to superstardom as the Queen of Hip Hop Soul.

In celebration of this milestone, we gathered nine dynamic male artists to record re-imaginings of their favorite My Life songs for Men Love Mary: A Tribute to My Life, a digital EP presented by SoulBounce.

The EP is hosted by one of Bad Boy's legendary "Hitmen," Chucky Thompson, who was a key producer on the My Life album. My Life was a pivotal point in Mary's career where her voice shined as a beacon of hope and understanding to men and women all over the world. Men Love Mary: A Tribute to My Life offers a fresh perspective from Eric Roberson, Jesse Boykins III, Slakah the Beatchild, Nino Moschella, Bradd Marquis, TL Cross, Darien, D Maurice, Fave and Siik--a new generation of artists inspired by her sincerity, longevity and artistry. My Life was about Mary's relationship with one man, and now many men have reinterpreted these songs in an effort to pay tribute to an artist who has given us so much of herself. As a culture, we do a great job of paying tribute to our stars posthumously. Men Love Mary: A Tribute to My Life is an opportunity to celebrate our Queen and let her know how much she means to us and to music. This is our chance to honor her and give her flowers while she's still here, and we're sharing the bouquet with her adoring fans. SoulBounce is proud to present to you this labor of love, Men Love Mary: A Tribute to My Life.

Download the EP below and enjoy these new renditions of some of your favorites from My Life.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/niaj6h

Hosted by Chucky ThompsonChucky Thompson

"My Life" reinterpreted by Eric RobersonEric Roberson

"I Never Wanna Live Without You" reinterpreted by Bradd Marquis

"Mary's Joint" reinterpreted by D Maurice

"Be Happy" reinterpreted by Darien
"Be With You" reinterpreted by Fave
"No One Else" reinterpreted by Jesse Boykins III

"You Bring Me Joy" reinterpreted by Nino Moschella

"Don't Go" reinterpreted by Slakah the Beatchild

"You Gotta Believe" reinterpreted by TL Cross

SMKA – The 808 Experiment Vol.2

This sounds like it's going to be a good one.

Atlanta producers SMKA release their 2nd mixtape in the “808 Experiment” series

SMKA’s The 808 Experiment is an annual compilation, produced entirely by SMKA, which showcases the immense talent and diversity that exists in hip-hop…and especially our home town of Atlanta. Though a majority of the artists are from Atlanta, this project features artists from all over the states, and abroad. The project features unknown artists, well-established artists and up-and-coming buzz artists, which makes it a truly unique compilation of music.
Artists in order of appearance…
Tanya Morgan, Fki, Hollyweerd, Aleon Craft, Proton, Outasight, Kyle Lucus, Jay West, Alexandrea Lushington, Young Scolla, Kidd Neer, Senor Kaos, Fresh Daily, Rahbi, Slimm Duddy, Brittany Street, Tom P, The Canz, Yelawolf, RE, Grip Plyaz, Stanza, Playboy Tre, Shawn Chrystopher, Mums FP, Joe Scudda, Pill, Nappy Roots...

Click on the link below to download

http://smka.bandcamp.com/album/the-808-experiment-vol-2

A First Look – Vans Fall/Winter 2010 OTW Collection Preview

Marshall Headphones

Zound Industries has partnered up with Marshall, famous for their amplifiers, to produce Marshall branded headphones. The outcome is a beautiful translation of the classic Marshall design onto a headphone.

I've been seeing this video posted up everywhere but never get a chance to play it......AMAZING!!!

Free -Oh I Wept (Please educate yourself on this band)

REMINDER FOR TOMMOROW!!!!!

If you don't have any plans, then come along to the........

The Big Swap

SAVE MONEY SAVE THE PLANET

Did you know: In the UK we throw away a staggering 1 million tonnes of old clothes and textiles each year. Over 7.5 billion articles of clothing go into our dustbins every year, with most ending up in landfill.

Come and swap your once loved clothes for someone elses once loved clothes at:
The Big Swap

On:
Saturday the 16th of January

Where:
All Saints Community Centre, New Cross Gate

When:
1pm to 6pm

Tickets £5.00 on the door all proceeds donated to charity
Plus live performances, free give aways, refreshments, information stalls and customisation workshops

Join in the Big Swap and you can get new clothes for free, help to reduce clothing waste and avoid buying unethically produced clothing.

Rules: you will have to bring at least one item of clothing or pair of shoes or accessory to join in the swap. The clothes are to be of good quality and clean. Perhaps ones that were once loved but can no longer be worn by that person. For each item a voucher will be given that can be exchanged for a different item bought in by somebody else.

1PM – Doors open to drop items off
2PM- Doors open for browse
3PM- Swapping Begins!

Please invite all your friends, see you there!

Type: Other - Retail
Network: Global
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010
Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: All Saints Community Centre, New Cross Gate

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO SEE THE FACEBOOK EVENT

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=222975765834&ref=mf

Pharell Williams & Kaws

R.I.P Teddy Pendergrass

The singer has died in suburban Philadelphia at age 59.

'Love TKO'-One of my favourites by him

Vans of the day 28!!!

I am feeling the Hi-Tops more, especially the zip at the sides.
Both styles will be available at Karmaloop and Wish

Rapper Big Pooh – The Purple Tape DOWNLOAD

A couple days ago, I posted a video of Big Pooh working on his mixtapes which has been produced entirely by Black Milk which is Big Pooh Favourite producer at the moment. This mixtape has been put together by Dj JayCee.

I know, I'm sure this is going to be a good one.

Click on the link below to download

http://rapperbigpooh.bandcamp.com/

Enjoy!!!

My prayers go out to those who lost there loved ones in the Haiti quake

Click on the link below for more info
http://news.uk.msn.com/world/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=151716260

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO DONATE

https://secure.oxfamamerica.org/site/Donation2?idb=856586067&df_id=3560&3560.donation=form1&JServSessionIdr004=w4o87ysli2.app227a

One day I'll have my collection of Vans

Nike SB Paul Rodriguez Collection Video

Baddest Crisps on road at the moment.....

MONSTER MUNCH (ROAST BEEF)

WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT? WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT?

A suprise video from M.I.A

'THERES SPACE FOR OL-DAT-I SEE (SPACE ODYSSEY)'

tAz Arnold – Ti$aVision TV (Episode 1)

The premier episode features Sa-Ra Creative Partners front man Taz Arnold performing, showing his studio in LA and flashing his fashion aesthetic.

Congratulations Muhsinah on Grammy Nomination.....

..........for her work on Daykeeper

April77 2010 Spring/Summer “Youthful Abandon” Collection

I absolutely love this look

April77’s 2010 spring/summer collection takes the music-inspired brand down a road of past American subcultures. Within it comes several sub-themes including “references to Native American patterns, cowboys shirts and preppy style” which offer an interesting aesthetic as they come together to form a cohesive collection. In addition, the production takes on a more ecologically friendly approach for this season as the line boasts a cruelty-free label.

Creative Control: Ski “We Can Do it Big” feat The Cool Kids & Stalley

A couple days ago I posted a video with The Cool Kids & Stalley making this track in the studio.

Now check out the video

These are actually very sick.....if only they did them in Leather

KR3W Footwear Preview

Sade – Soldier Of Love (Video)

Could there be a new album from Jill this year?????

Jill Scott is hard at work on her fifth studio album entitled

'The Light of the Sun'

We need you Jill!!!!

Go Behind The Scenes With Mos Def And 'The Ecstatic'

Cat on a hot tin roof

Going to see this play tonight at the Novello Theatre, looking forward to it.

Here's a little information on the play

Following its sold-out run on Broadway, the explosive 2008 production of TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof will be opening in London's West End in December this year. Featuring a dynamic all black cast led by Academy Award nominee and two-time Tony winner James Earl Jones, Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad, Olivier Award winner Adrian Lester and Tony Award nominee Sanaa Lathan. The production is directed by renowned Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning director, actor and choreographer Debbie Allen, who is best known for playing Lydia Grant in the original film and television series of Fame.

Cast:

James Earl Jones

Phylicia Rashad

Adrian Lester

Sanaa Lathan

Debbie Allen

Click on the link below for more tickets and info:

http://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/Tickets/CatonaHotTinRoof.php

Erick “Arc” Elliott: “Peddle Music”

Been hearing about this guy a lot on blogs and word of mouth, from Flatbush Brooklyn.

I've only heard one song of his mixtape, which I do like.

I'm taking a risk by posting his mixtape without listening to it, but I think it's going to be a good one.

Click on the link below to download!

http://usershare.net/6yg2nba1iv3t

Tell me what you think.

BUGGED!

AIR IS PLAYING AT THE ROUNDHOUSE IN FEB......TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT

Grizzly Bear & Beach House at the Roundhouse

Mr Culpepper showed me about The Grizzly Bear's

So when I heard they were gigging, I booked my ticket straight away

Click on the link below to check out dates.

http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/productions/grizzly-bear-beach-house-4186

Eric Roberson- "Dealing" featuring Lalah Hathaway

Absolutely love this song, I'm a bit late on posting the video.

But it's amazing how oblivious you can be to your surroundings when in LOVE!

Jaspects Listening Session @ WMG

Google these guys, came across them a while back!

Jaspects Listening Session @ WMG from Señor Kaos on Vimeo.

Jaspects ft. Janelle Monae- 2012

Been looking for this for a while...FOUND IT!

LittleDragon-Never Never

Keke Wyatt Is Back With Something 'Knew'

The Cool Kids, Stalley, & Ski Beatz Recording Session

Yes!!!!! she is back!!!! Tweet!!!!!

Rapper Big Pooh - "Purple Tape" documentary

Rapper Big Pooh - "Purple Tape" documentary from HOJTV on Vimeo.

I used to have a pair of LA Gear's similar to these......

LA Gear x Club Zonder Filter

I'm a bit late on this, but this is real nice!!!

Vilsbøl De Arce Autumn/Winter 2009

I would........

Azzedine Alaïa Silver Studded Platforms

Dope!

Lindsay Thornburg Mini Cloak Jacket

cOOL!

Anna Maria Design Black Studded Necklace

B.A.D!!!!!!

Falconiere Multi-Chain Metal Epaulets

Real nice!!!!!

Rick Owens DRKSHDW Tie Hoodie

Would rock this tomorrow........

Minimarket Spring/Summer 2010 Accessories

Brook D'leau Speaks........

Just being..........

I find it so hard to be lazy, I know I work way too much. But I wouldn't want it any other way.

Sitting/relaxing/taking time out is so boring. I always end up feeling like a bum after like 15mins of trying!!!

Tossing and turning

These sleepless /tossing and turning nights are messing me up!!!!

Gotta a lot of stuff on my mind, a lot of stuff to complete, say, do.

Thinking......

Could it be time for another mixtape before the big one????

All Black...Nice!!!

Nike Auto Flight Hi All-Black » Nike-Auto-Flight-Hi-All-Black-2

The Big Swap 16th January

Check out the event my beutiful freinds are putting on!!!

SAVE MONEY SAVE THE PLANET

Did you know: In the UK we throw away a staggering 1 million tonnes of old clothes and textiles each year. Over 7.5 billion articles of clothing go into our dustbins every year, with most ending up in landfill.

Come and swap your once loved clothes for someone elses once loved clothes at:

The Big SwapOn:

Saturday the 16th of January

Where:All Saints Community Centre, New Cross GateWhen:1pm to 6pmTickets £5.00 on the door all proceeds donated to charity

Plus live performances, free give aways, refreshments, information stalls and customisation workshopsJoin in the Big Swap and you can get new clothes for free, help to reduce clothing waste and avoid buying unethically produced clothing.

Rules: you will have to bring at least one item of clothing or pair of shoes or accessory to join in the swap. The clothes are to be of good quality and clean. Perhaps ones that were once loved but can no longer be worn by that person. For each item a voucher will be given that can be exchanged for a different item bought in by somebody else.

1PM – Doors open to drop items off

2PM- Doors open for browse

3PM- Swapping Begins!

Please invite all your friends, see you there!

Facebook Group:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=222975765834&ref=ts

Mos Def - [History] (Ft. Talib Kweli) Official Video 2010

You see, this is why I Love Hip Hop. It's artist like this that keep me holding on.

It still lives!!!

Boudoir Synema: The Great Mistapes 5 track DOWNLOAD

Click on the link below to download

http://jdavey.bandcamp.com/

J*Davey-Get Together (Track of the mistape)

Love this track (On repeat)

Twentieth Century Fox's 3D gamble pays off with billion dollar blockbuster

UBIQ Spring 2010 Ilis » UBIQ Ilis-01

Japanese sneaker brand Ubiq has come out with some fresh new Ilis. Utilizing the zipper/side lace system we’ve seen from several brands, the mid top sneaker comes in black, white and burgundy canvas with tan bridle leather paneling across the heel. A creme striated toe cap closes the deal.

Mos Def feat. Talib Kweli – History