Catchup Wednesday
Aaliyah’s Memory, Nine Years Later
“We Need a Resolution” video, the first single off of Aaliyah’s third and final album, Aaliyah. I was 15 years old on August 25, 2001 when I, like many others, learned of the untimely death of R&B singer and actress, Aaliyah. She had just released her third album, Aaliyah, one of the best and most [...]
Music Video: Antony and the Johnsons – Thank You For Your Love
We talked about the ever so sweet, loving song “Thank You For You Love” by Antony and the Johnsons last week and now they have released the video for it. The video is comprised of Super 8 footage that Antony shot when he first arrived to New York City as a teenager in the early [...]
Jay-Z & The Dap Kings – 99 Problems (Prince of Ballard Remix)
If you read Boomboomchik a bit, you know I’m partial to some funk/soul type ish. So when my friend sent me The Dap Kings and Prince of Ballard remix of Jay-Z‘s song “99 problems” I could only smile like crazy. With that smooth funk in the background, Jay-Z’s rap-rhythm comes to the foreground. Let’s forget [...]
Gaelle – Falling
I first came across Haitian-American songstress Gaelle on MySpace four years ago and she has since become one of my all-time favorite singers. Her 2004 debut release, Transient, is a classic – a collection of twelve songs, each displaying Gaelle + Co.’s solid musicianship. This album isn’t held together by one big-name producer who creates [...]
Introducing Blitz the Ambassador
Upon listening to Blitz the Ambassador‘s album, Stereotype, you can almost swear you are listening to a modern rendition of Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound” method. You are hit with live instruments including a brass section (!); certainly, there are emcees out there that utilize musicians in their albums, but something needs to be said [...]
Interview with Vanessa Fernandez
Vanessa Fernandez is known in her native Singapore as a DJ for radio station 987fm as well as being a singer with a powerful, versatile voice. She’s been making her name in the local scene, giving her the opportunity to work with different producers and musicians and honing in on her sound. Here’s what Vanessa [...]
Antony and the Johnsons – Thank You For Your Love
Sometimes a song comes on and it fits the exact time and place perfectly. This is what happened when I was listing to Antony and the Johnsons‘ “Thank You For Your Love. The track comes from their five track EP, Thank You For Your Love, which will be released on August 24th via Secretly Canadian. [...]
Interview with Mishal Moore
I’m Mishal, hear me roar! After listening to Mishal Moore’s opening set at Zee Avi’s show last weekend, I needed to know more about the woman behind the song “Makeup Sex”. Who is she, why does she play the guitar like a bass, where can I find more about this artist with such amazing breath [...]
Belle Boussole’s Top 10 Playlist
The awesome electric-soul duo Belle Boussole make another Boomboomchik appearance, this time presenting you all with the top 10 songs on their MP3 players right now. Click on the songs to download them on iTunes. Nicole: Said And Done – Mary J. Blige Right As Rain – ADELE Apologize – One Republic Me And Mrs. [...]
Concert Review: Zee Avi @ The Knitting Factory
Look, she’s wearing kain batik! Photo Credit: @suedanza. Since I came back to NYC from Malaysia this past spring, Zee Avi was the one artist I’ve been dying to see. This woman has quite literally captivated the hearts and minds of all Malaysians and they are mad proud of her achievements. Her story is quite [...]
Interview with Belle Boussole
If one had to chart some points in the history of electric-soul duo Belle Boussole, these might stick out: a love of music-making (Bryan), happening upon a music career on accident (Nicole), a marriage (Bryan and Nicole) and a move to New York. Belle Boussole’s Bryan McGurn and Nicole McGurn came to music through different [...]
Byron T – Alone In My Room
Got some new music from a producer i have never heard of before, Byron T – This pop/rock/soul Iowa native sent us his newest track that was a bit different from the other stuff we get here at BBC. The song, “Alone In My Room,” was produced, mixed and engineer by Byron T and has [...]
Interview: Thailan When
Thailan When is one of those musical finds that are akin to quantum mechanics – artists and music that are like atoms spontaneously coming in and out of existence. She may not release a record once every two years but her music always sounds timeless, as if it were recorded just yesterday off of a [...]
Incognito Set To Release New Album, ‘Transatlantic R.P.M’
Put some funky soul/R&B into your Saturday with Incognito. This Uk band embarks on its third decade of creating groovy classics, that put some swagger into your day. They band is set to release their new album, Transatlantic R.P.M, on July 27, 2010 and features an all-star lineup that even includes the legendary Chaka Khan. [...]
Music Video: Oceana – Cry Cry
German-born and French-raised cosmopolitan singer, Oceana, joins soul music of the ’60s with modern beats on her debut album, Love Supply. With the album Oceana has infused everything from funk to soul to jazz and adds a luscious amount of pop. Using her personal experiences, she sings about desire, love and life. Check out the [...]
Like a Star (cover)
When BoomBoomChik’s writers Jemex and Radio Morillo aren’t blogging, tweeting, Facebooking and working 9-5, they are somewhere reviewing, interviewing, or going through submissions. After all that’s done, they get inspired and make music. That happened to me last night post England v Germany and Argentina v Mexico. Germany and Argentina won (YAY!) all but solidifying [...]
Joy Ike – Sweeter
Pittsburgh singer/songwriter, Joy Ike, is one of those neo-soul artists who stay true to the moniker. Her recently released sophomore album, Rumors, has been compared to the likes Norah Jones, Fiona Apple, and Regina Spektor . Her sound is the type that you would find on an iPod commercial, really upbeat, sweet, and has the [...]
Amanda Brown – Dreamer
Amanda Brown is a LaGuardia alum that can boast of having a pretty good career: she was a backup singer for Alicia Keys and performs regularly in New York City. Here’s a snippet of her new song, “Dreamer”, which we’re hoping to hear on an upcoming album.
Joy – Electric Soul Music
Singer-songwriter Joy just released her sophomore album today, Electric Soul Music, for FREE online. Electric Soul Music (or “ESM” as it is otherwise known) is three years in the making; Joy released her debut album, Set Free, in 2006 and has since been performing, writing, and recording. Aside from ESM is a-lot edgier and more [...]
Get Some Soul: Leela James – So Cold
Whoever said R&B is dead is dead wrong. There are still some great R&b artist out there. Leela James is one of them. Around since ’05, when she released her debut album, Leela James has been been invoking the spirit of the great soul/R&B singers of the past, but with a contemporary approach. Ms. James [...]
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