Soul Bounce

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]

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]

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