Soul Bounce
The current logo for Soul Bounce
(since January 2014)
Type of site
Media
Available inEnglish
OwnerKimberly Shines Media, LLC
EditorKimberly Hines
URLwww.soulbounce.com
Launched2007[1]
Current statusActive

Soul Bounce is an American daily Internet publication devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on R&B and soul. However, the range of musical genres covered extends to gospel, hip hop and hip hop soul.[2]

The site, which was established in 2007, promotes independent artists and underground artists.[3] The site also publishes "Hot 16" year-end lists as annual features detailing the best albums and songs of each year.[4]

History and content

The website was created in August 2007, by American entertainment journalist Kimberly Hines, who had previously worked as an editor for Vibe magazine.[5][6] The website's senior editor is Donte Gibson who writes under the pseudonym D-Money.[7] Soul Bounce was created with the purpose to "expand the conversation of urban music beyond the over-exposed and the obvious" and preferably likes to focus on giving attention to underground artists.[8] In October 2007, the website began "Bounce-Worthy", a series where they promote underground artists in an effort to encourage readers to start listening to their music.[9] In June 2015, the website hosted their own #30DaysOfSoul Instagram challenge in celebration of Black Music Month.[10] In 2022, the website was redesigned in an effort to improve the overall user experience.[11] Since their launch, the website has interviewed a variety of celebrities including Anthony Hamilton, Brandy, Cedric the Entertainer, Estelle, Eve, Idris Elba, Ice Cube, Jazmine Sullivan, Kendrick Lamar, K. Michelle, Macy Gray, Regina Hall and Tamar Braxton.[12]

Recognition

In December 2011, Soul Bounce was listed on Ebony's annual "Power 100" list.[13] On July 3, 2014, Hip-Hop Wired named the website's Twitter account, number 25 on their #BlackTwitter100 list.[14] SoulBounce has been recognized and praised by multiple singers, including Ledisi,[15] Trevor Jackson,[16] Keke Wyatt,[17] Goapele,[18] Syleena Johnson,[19] Joss Stone,[20] Durand Bernarr,[21] Raheem DeVaughn,[22] Coco Jones,[23] and Jade Novah.[24] It has also been referenced by media outlets such as CNN,[25] The Root,[26] Vibe,[27] and The Washington Post.[28]

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008 Soul Bounce Black Weblog Award for Best Blog Design[29] Won
Black Weblog Award for Best Music Blog[29] Won
2010 Soul Train Music Award for Best Soul Site[30] Won
Black Weblog Award for Best Music Blog[31] Won

References

  1. ↑ Pride, Felicia (May 3, 2012). To Create: Black Writers, Filmmakers, Storytellers, Artists, and Media-Makers Riff on Art, Careers, Life, and the Beautiful Mess in Between. Agate Publishing. ISBN 978-1572844117.
  2. ↑ Zocalo Group (May 9, 2012). Zocalo Group sits down with Kimberly Hines of Soul Bounce – via YouTube.
  3. ↑ "Artist Tip: How to Submit Music to SoulBounce". Soul Bounce. May 21, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Hot 16". Soul Bounce. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  5. ↑ "About". Soul Bounce. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Kimberly Hines". LinkedIn. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Staff". Soul Bounce. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Directory Type: Music Reviewers". Slang Distribution.
  9. ↑ "Bounce-Worthy: Afi [Pronounced ah-FEE]". October 5, 2007.
  10. ↑ "SoulBouncers: Participate In SoulBounce's #30DaysOfSoul Instagram Challenge". Soul Bounce. June 1, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Allow Us To Reintroduce Ourselves: Welcome To The New SoulBounce.com!". Soul Bounce. February 3, 2022.
  12. ↑ Interviews:
  13. ↑ "SoulBounce Makes The 'Ebony' Power 100". Soul Bounce. December 2, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  14. ↑ D.L. Chandler (July 3, 2014). "25. @SoulBounce – SoulBounce #BlackTwitter100". Hip-Hop Wired.
  15. ↑ @ledisi (June 16, 2021). "I love @SoulBounce 🙏🏾" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ @trevorjackson5 (February 27, 2022). "Thanks @SoulBounce 💛" (Tweet). Archived from the original on February 27, 2022 – via Twitter.
  17. ↑ @KekeWyattSings (February 20, 2022). "RT @SoulBounce" (Tweet). Archived from the original on February 20, 2022 – via Twitter.
  18. ↑ @Goapele (September 26, 2018). "Soulbounce got my back!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on July 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
  19. ↑ @Syleena_Johnson (May 3, 2019). "Syleena Johnson Demands & Commands Respect In 'Woman'" (Tweet). Archived from the original on July 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
  20. ↑ @JossStone (December 15, 2020). "Thank you for writing about Walk With Me @SoulBounce and understanding the message behind the song !" (Tweet). Archived from the original on December 15, 2020 – via Twitter.
  21. ↑ @durandbernarr (September 20, 2020). "Gotta love the homies at @SoulBounce 💛🥰" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 20, 2020 – via Twitter.
  22. ↑ @Raheem_DeVaughn (April 28, 2018). "We gotta support those who are keeping the culture ALIVE❗️ thank you 👉🏾 @SoulBounce" (Tweet). Archived from the original on July 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
  23. ↑ @TheRealCocoJ (September 27, 2018). "Thank you @SoulBounce ❤️" (Tweet). Archived from the original on July 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
  24. ↑ @JadeNovah (May 20, 2018). "Thank you SoulBounce!! 💙🦋💙" (Tweet). Archived from the original on July 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
  25. ↑ Blake, John (December 3, 2011). "Where is the love in R&B music?". CNN.
  26. ↑ Whigham, Kristilyn (April 5, 2011). "Behind the Keyboard: 30 Black Bloggers You Should Know". The Root. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  27. ↑ Thomas, Datwon (June 14, 2016). "Revolt TV & Chevrolet Take 'A Journey Into Sound' With Terrace Martin & The 2016 Malibu Hybrid". Vibe.
  28. ↑ Yates, Clinton (January 25, 2010). "The Green-Eyed Bandit May Hang It Up". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  29. 1 2 "The Black Weblog Awards Blog". Archived from the original on January 6, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  30. ↑ "Yes We Did! SoulBounce Wins The 2010 Soul Train Award For 'Best Soul Site'!". Soul Bounce. November 5, 2010.
  31. ↑ "The Black Weblog Awards – Past Winners". Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
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