Jesse Boykins III Is Anything But 'Plain'

from Soulbounce.com

It occurred to me the other day that it's been a good minute since we've heard new, original material from Jesse Boykins III. Sure, he's delivered us some banging covers accompanied by intriguing videos (and even gotten behind the camera himself), which is all fine and dandy but it's no Love Apparatus, his new album that he's been promising us since last year. According to JBIII that album is still on the way, and here's video of him performing a song that will be found on that set to prove it. Filmed for Live at the Loft, "Plain" is an electro groove that finds Jesse kicking the tempo up a notch. He's known for his romantic slow jams, but this track coupled with the dance floor ready first single "B4 the Night is Thru" are a very good look to show his range. Although we have to wait an unspecified amount of time to get Jesse's Love Apparatus in our hands, he has the free EP Way of a Wayfarer dropping on June 21st -- yes, tomorrow -- to satisfy us until then. The first day of summer just got that much hotter.

There are Few Words for This

I don't make fun of the physically or mentally disabled, but this here...had me staring at the screen like......huh....whaaaaa. I guess if Lady can come on the scene with "pussy be yankin" then there is a lane for everyone. Share your thoughts if you dare.

In Love With Nikko Gray's "Rollercoaster" (STL 11 Preview)

Nikko Gray is an artist I had no idea existed until today parousing soulbounce.com and man, i'm very happy to be acquainted with the talented UK native as "rollercoaster" has been a ride i've been strapped in for all day. What struck me about the song is the atmospheric sexiness that ensues with the subtleties in Nikko's harmonies and voice and the bold delicacy of her pitch and tone. I also love how sexy she and the song is without really trying very hard to be. in fact, Nikko is so cute in the clip, that it was this (and my desire to share a bit of whats been cooking with the new STL project), that broke me out of my blogging slumber and share some goodies with the masses. She is also a Capricorn so enough said...lol