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Pepé Willie, the ‘Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound’ who was an early mentor to Prince and a member of the band 94 East, has passed away. The post Pepé Willie (1948-2025) appeared first on SoulBounce.

Canadian songstress Chxrry comes through exuding confidence and a little cockiness on her latest single ‘Main Character.’ The post Chxrry Is Giving ‘Main Character’ Energy appeared first on SoulBounce.

Rochelle Jordan gets back in her house bag with the help of legendary producer Terry Hunter on her latest single ‘Crave.’ The post Rochelle Jordan Has Exactly What You ‘Crave’ appeared first on SoulBounce.

Teyana Taylor’s hiatus from music ends in August with the release of her new album ‘Escape Room’ and an accompanying short film. The post Teyana Taylor To Return To Music With New Album ‘Escape Room’ And Release Companion Short Film Co-Starring Aaron Pierre & Lakeith Stanfield appeared first on SoulBounce.

R&B singer Justine Skye links up with dance music don dada Kaytranada for the summertime banger ‘Oh Lala.’ The post Justine Skye Taps Kaytranada To Give Her That ‘Oh Lala’ appeared first on SoulBounce.

Mariah Carey celebrates the 20th anniversary of ‘The Emancipation Of Mimi’ with a deluxe edition and special ‘The Mimi Sessions’ visual. The post Mariah Carey Commemorates 20 Years Of ‘The Emancipation Of Mimi’ With A 20th Anniversary Re-release & ‘The Mimi Sessions’ appeared first on SoulBounce.

Singer Niko McKnight, son of R&B star Brian McKnight and house artist Julie McKnight, has died after a battle with cancer. The post Niko McKnight (1992-2025) appeared first on SoulBounce.

Renowned jazz drummer Al Foster, who played with artists like Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and McCoy Turner, has died. The post Al Foster (1943-2025) appeared first on SoulBounce.

The second wave of performers at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture has been announced with Jill Scott and Erykah Badu leading the pack. The post Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Jazmine Sullivan & More Added To 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture Lineup appeared first on SoulBounce.