Abeano — BBC 6 Music handed over the Sunday night Mix to Jamie XX. Jamie played some of the biggest tunes of the year from his collaboration with Gil Scott Heron plus the tracks that have influenced the record and him personally. “These are the thi... more info

Altsounds — *'Namez & Numbaz'* is the first single from South London duo *NastyHearts*, This cheeky, tribal funky number, produced by Wizard (who has also produced for Roll Deep and Wiley), is an infectious feel good track. The video is produced by Orlando an... more info

Guardian Music — American rapper to be given guided tour of UK grime scene by Tottenham-born MC – and there are plans for a documentaryFive years too late, Diddy wants to learn about grime.The American rapper is heading to London to find out what's "poppin'" in urb... more info

Guardian Music — Rapper nominated for four Brit awards after year in which just three rock tracks made the top 100 best-selling singlesIt has been a month of celebrations for 22-year-old Plumstead resident Tinie Tempah. He joined Kevin Pietersen and the rest of the E... more info

Guardian Music — Your percentage by percentage guide to the year in pop15% At the disco!"So we back in da club" Usher DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love"I'm in the club so I'm gonna do, do, do, do . . ." Taio Cruz Dynamite"Messin' with the baddest chicks in the club" Black Ey... more info

Ohh! So Famous! — I’ve got some new electro house out of Germany’s very own Moonmen Inc.. This club pleasing single, “Ring Ring”, taps on Tania Foster for vocals. When Tania collaborated with Roll Deep for their single “Green Light.”, the track went to num... more info

Guardian Music — Manchester's answer to Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes creates upbeat rave'n'b fantasies that belie her own traumatic historyHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Jodie Connor (vocals).The background: Like Jessie J – a brand! new! act! who hasn't actually appeare... more info

Unreality Music — Poor Alesha, she's not having the best of luck recently is she? First, 'Drummer Boy' underperforms after numerous promotional pushes by peaking at just #15 because people didn't warm to it, wi... more info

NME — Ray Davies sullies reputation, Roll Deep meet PM, N-Dubz' Hendrix inspiration – your music gossip stop more info

The Mirror — Pictures from last weekend's shindig at Alexandra Palace. more info