Guardian Music — Hip-hop duo featuring Mos Def and Talib Kweli to release first LP in 13 years, a mixtape inspired by Aretha FranklinBlack Star are back. One of the most respected duos in hip-hop have announced their first LP in 13 years, a mixtape inspired by Aretha... more info

Altsounds — This week, independent label Dirtee Stank, famously home to the biggest UK male artist today, Dizzee Rascal, have signed a multi-layered deal with the Universal group to market and distribute their music. Dirtee Stank was founded in ... more info

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The Hip Hop Chronicle — Watch Kiss FM’s DJ MK jet-set across the world on his adventures as a DJ. Cameos from Roots Manuva, Dizzee Rascal, Wretch 32 and Flying Lotus.   DJ MK – AWARD TOUR – (PART 1) from MKTV on Vimeo. Bonus Kidz In The Hall Freestyle On Shortee Blit... more info

Guardian Music — It used to be an embarrassment for the record industry. Now British rap is riding high with Dizzee, Tinchy, Tinie, Professor Green and Rizzle Kicks topping the charts. Even Simon Cowell is getting in on the act. Alexis Petridis reportsIt's mid-afte... more info

ContactMusic — Basement Jaxx havent lined up any guest stars for their new album The duo have had worked with numerous singers including Dizzee Rascal Kele Le Roc Siouxsie Sioux and Yoko Ono on their tracks but while they have started their seventh album the... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — From 21 - 24 November 2011, Zane's Masterpieces returns for a sixth season to Radio One to celebrate four great albums and their part in musical history.Over four consecutive days, Zane - joined by a host of special guests - will pay tribute to these... more info

Guardian Music — The former So Solid Crew member has a burgeoning acting career. But how much does his portrayal of young black men draw on his own troubled background – and does he worry about being typecast?Is Ashley Walters afraid of being typecast? In his new f... more info

Guardian Music — I wasn't even born when the Stone Roses released their debut album in 1989 – and I've been reminded of the fact ever sinceIn March 2000, style magazine the Face produced one of its bravest covers: a picture of an anonymous, teenage girl looking mo... more info

ContactMusic — Lionel Richie has been giving Dizzee Rascal career advice The British rapper was at the recent 30th birthday party of the singing legends daughter Nicole Richie in Beverly Hills Los Angeles where her father gave him tips on how to break America... more info