Impose Magazine — Before Asher releases his Def Jam debut Is This Too Orange?, which will most likely turn us against him as he renews his presence on frat rows across America (the record features Akon for christ sake), he's keeping the rap purists on his good sid... more info

411 Mania — From Akon and Lonely Island's "I Just Had Sex" and Afroman's "Because I Got High" to "Who Let The Dogs Out?" and more, 411's Wyatt E. continues his look at the top 32 novelty songs! Check out the full article to see which songs made the list from #24... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — This is Mavado’s first single off Khaled’s We The Best Music Group. “Survivor” features Akon. more info

Guardian Music — A new festival looks set to be India's answer to GlastonburyIt can be difficult when travelling by train in India to ensure you disembark at the correct city. Especially when it is 5am, and everybody around you is busy giggling at your pronunciation.... more info

E! Online — The cold hand of fake touched the world of hip-hop and R&B this weekend. "I'm Great ppl 4 all who keep asking! Alive and well! Enjoy ya night tweeps!" Missy Elliott... more info

Kings of A&R — Buzz Track: You’re Still In Love With Her P.D.A. is Anthony Jenkins, a singer/ rapper/ musician/ producer currently based in Dallas. Several years and 5 self-releases later, he’s sampled everything from Tom Waits to J-Pop to Garth Brooks and tour... more info

Guardian Music — This Berlin-based artist's desolate disco sounds like a ghostly, ghastly alliance between Akon and Aphex TwinHometown: Berlin.The lineup: A Non Y Mous (vocals, keyboards).The background: Azealia Banks, Body Language, Friends, Jensen Sportag and a few... more info

Guardian Music — Tell us which lines make you cringe the mostEarlier today we asked you, via the @guardianmusic Twitter feed, to suggest songs with notably bad lyrics. Here's a few of the responses we received: @JLucas86"baby baby baby baby baby, baby baby baby baby ... more info

411 Mania — She does it all her way... more info

Perez Hilton — Back when Lady GaGa partied with the disco balls and poker chips, she had some creative guidance from Akon. The two worked together diligently to make sure everything GaGaloo put out was fantastical. But now, since she's grown into Mother Monster, ... more info