Entertainment
Donnie Simpson announces return of Video Soul
Donnie Simpson, radio personality and host of Video Soul, made the announcement on Wednesday (Sept. 29) on Twitter.
Video Soul, a quintessential television show that highlighted emerging R&B and soul music artists, is returning after 25 years.
The return of Video Soul
Donnie Simpson, radio personality and host of Video Soul, made the announcement on Wednesday (Sept. 29) on Twitter.
“I’ve been waiting to say this for 25 years now…’Video Soul’ Is Back!!! I can’t tell you how many people over the years have suggested that I bring it back. I told them I would & today it’s official. Video Soul is live and free on #Tubi right now.”
I’ve been waiting to say this for 25 years now…Video Soul Is Back!!!
I can’t tell you how many people over the years have suggested that I bring it back. I told them I would & today it’s official. Video Soul is live and free on #Tubi right now.https://t.co/jrHxQR748j pic.twitter.com/syAxrTbW3v
— Donnie Simpson (@DonnieSimpson) September 29, 2021
The post also included the trailer for the new show. The reboot will highlight timeless R&B acts like Teddy Riley, K-Ci from Jodeci, and Keith Sweat, as well as newer artists like Sammie and Asiahn. The new series even adds a twist, highlighting hip-hop acts such as Kool Moe Dee, Yung Joc, and Lecrae.
About the show
From 1981 through the mid-90s, Video Soul was a two-hour program that ran on BET and was hosted by Donnie Simpson and Sherry Carter. During the height of Video Soul‘s success, the program garnered interviews from R&B’s finest.
The first six episodes of the new Video Soul are currently airing for free on Tubi.
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