While soulhead as a brand has been in existence since 1999, it was exactly five years ago today that we posted our first article on soulhead.com, which was a rare video of soul singer Chaka Khan playing drums. How quaint?! Back then, we weren’t really sure what we would talk about but knew that we would figure it out, with your help, over time. Prior to that first post, we had spent many years building online communities like BlackPlanet.com and knew that we ultimately wanted to build a site around the concept of a music lifestyle. In our opinion, music is not just something to be consumed. It is something to be lived. Everywhere we go, there is a rhythm, a beat that propels us from one place to the next. And even when we arrive, there are few places in our daily lives where music is absent. As such, we felt exploring that music lifestyle would be of benefit to those in the scene and those who may not have the time to get out to every cool spot or event.
Our goal has an always will be to help people connect with their passions. What does this mean? It means providing soulheads the tools to stay relevant through our content. Whether you are still in school and have loads of free time or a commuting parent who has no time, we will keep you in the loop. In short, we find the gems and you shine. Once our next phase is complete, it will also mean that soulheads wil be able to connect with EACH OTHER based on their passion, in this case, their passion for music. It has been a long and enjoyable road thus far and we are too excited about the opportunities that have been presented to us. We will not let you down.
Stay tuned for more in-depth album and concert reviews of the most relevant and innovative artists we can find. We may not cover everything, but we try to cover the best. As we expand our contributor base, be on the lookout for more engaging features and insights from true tastemakers and some up and coming contributors you may not have heard from before. As always, continue to rely on us for the best free unified collection of soulful mixtapes and music related interviews, live performances and documentaries anywhere on the interweb. And finally, coming very soon, look for soulhead branded products and other exciting merchandise that will allow you to express your love for music and maybe even start some conversations with a new friend.
soulhead has grown to over 5,000 cities throughout the World and there is at least 1 soulhead visitor from every Continent in the World. We are growing exponentially thanks to your continued support and are eternally grateful for your time and attention. We look forward to going even deeper in the future.
Soulfully yours,
Ron Worthy
Founder, soulhead.com