NME — Skinner is writing new material for forthcoming British comedy more info

Guardian Music — This week's programme looks at UK rap. As a number of interesting artists are set to break through this year, Alexis Petridis and Rosie Swash look at a resurgence of the homegrown hip-hop scene.Chantelle Fiddy interviews RoxXxan, a 21-year-old grime... more info

ContactMusic — British rapper Mike Skinner is on a course of super-strength medication after he was left battered and bruised by a crowd-surfing stunt on his farewell tour. The Streets star released his final album, Computers and Blues, last month (Feb11) and an... more info

Nialler9 — Friday sees the most interesting UK MC I’ve heard in a while play his debut Irish gig. Ghostpoet is aptly named, somewhere between the conversation everyday tales of Mike Skinner and the grumbly gravitas of Roots Manuva. Check out his debut alb... more info

Guardian Music — Academy, LiverpoolPop retirements can be premature affairs, as exiting stars confronted with the realities of swapping the luxury tour bus for the cramped confines of the No 59 to Streatham realise they shouldn't have given up the day job. If, howeve... more info

Abeano — Since Mike Skinner retired we’re pretty sure he’s been extra ON IT. Case in point, this 5 minute mini mix for Annie Mac’s weekend starting show on Radio 1. Skinner puts a flow over his favourite rave tunes, packing in more oomp... more info

ContactMusic — Mike Skinner's final album as The Streets is his "greatest work". The musician is delighted with his fifth record 'Computers and Blues' which was released this month and is convinced he is retiring The Streets on a high. He said "What better time is ... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper MIKE SKINNER felt compelled to open up about his battle with chronic fatigue syndrome to raise awareness of the condition.The Streets star took time out of the spotlight in 2008 as he battled the symptoms of the condition, and wrote a track, T... more info

Core News — “Kissy catches up with Mike Skinner off of The Streets about his final album, who he’s going to be working with next and what its like being on his final Streets tour. Then Mike delivers an epic Klass Room Mix of the tunes that inspired h... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Rapper Mike Skinner is relieved his record contract is coming to a close - because walking away from a major label is like "ending a long prison stretch". more info