Guardian Music — For some musicians, having their records sampled has been like winning the lottery. Others are not so lucky, Angus Batey learnsThe name Melvin Bliss probably doesn't mean that much to many music fans, but millions of people have heard his music witho... more info

ContactMusic — Former Bikini Kill rocker Kathleen Hanna has taken aim at Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Jason Mraz and James Blunt in a new Cnn rant. The outspoken feminist, who is married to Beastie Boys star Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horowitz, was promoting revived band The Julie R... more info

Guardian Music — The series which started with Cole Porter covers recognises Brazil's recognition as 'a major force in world affairs'In 1989, Leigh Blake and John Carlin were just two friends with a dream. In response to the effect of the Aids epidemic on NYC's artis... more info

NME - The Daily Download — Diplo and Switch's Major Lazer make liberal use of the rave siren as they rework the Beastie Boys' Hot Sauce single, 'Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win', featuring Santigold. While it won't end up in any Top 10 of all time list, it's a lot of su... more info

Guardian Music — 1984: Number 8 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of R&B and hip-hop musicThe Def Jam label holds an almost mythical status within hip-hop. How come? After all, it was far from the first to put out rap music and, though it released num... more info

Guardian Music — May 1987: Number 13 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of R&B and hip-hop musicBy the time the Beasties arrived for UK dates with Run-DMC, only one gig hadn't sold out. The last few tickets evidently went to people who took exception t... more info

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, WTF According to the Beastie Boys' Adam Horovitz, SpongeBob SquarePants may be trading his pineapple under the sea for something a little less scenic -- a jail cell. While recently riding on the New York City subway, Horov... more info

Culture Bully — Haunting new music from Jamie xx, a drunk-dialing slow burner from Drake & a new mashup combining Nina Simone and Rihanna with a track from the Beastie Boys' latest. more info

Guardian Music — 'The last time I had a spliff it knocked me out for a day, a night and another day'Lee "Scratch" Perry, 75, was born in Jamaica. In 1968 he formed a label, Upsetter Records, to record his own music; his first single was People Funny Boy. In 1969, he ... more info

Guardian Music — Trio of executives who work as a team to secure the finest pop talent and develop their brands globallyLabel executives: CEO Warner Music Europe, CEO Warner Music UK, ­chairman of Atlantic Records UKOur panel felt these three executives merited a si... more info