NME — Rapper could star in a show about his life more info

Guardian Music — Pioneering voice of British rapThe reggae star and rapper Smiley Culture – real name David Emmanuel – who has died aged 48 during a Metropolitan police raid on his home in Warlingham, Surrey, was one of the pioneers of British rap. Although he ha... more info

Guardian Music — The reggae star who died in a police raid paved the way for Tinie Tempah and Dizzee RascalFew people are surprised any more by a reggae artist's untimely death, not even when it is as bizarre as Smiley Culture's seems to be. My biggest fear is that t... more info

Guardian Music — 1980s reggae star, who was awaiting trial for cocaine charges, dies from stab wounds, according to policeThe police watchdog is investigating the death of the British reggae star Smiley Culture, who has died during a Metropolitan police raid.The 48-... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonIn the late 1980s, Wimbledon FC became known as the least aesthetic but most effective of football teams. Eschewing all nuance or subtlety, they played a percentage game based on obliterating the opposition by pounding them with rel... more info

Guardian Music — This 20-year-old Irish lad from the mean streets of Hackney seems destined to be a Plan B mini-meHometown: London.The lineup: Michael Stafford (vocals, guitar).The background: He looks like Wayne Rooney's less chunky younger brother, and he sings and... more info

Guardian Music — Primal Scream and Dizzee Rascal top bill on second stage, and organisers plan ready-built yurts and pop-up hotel roomsEminem and Arctic Monkeys will headline this summer's V Festival, and Primal Scream and Dizzee Rascal will top the bill on the secon... more info

NME - Festivals — After last ear's rock-slanted line-up (Kasabian and Kings Of Leon headlined), V Festival 2011 is looking a bit more pop. Arctic Monkeys and Eminem are set to headline. Next down on the bill? Rihanna and Plan B. The history of V Festival - photo gal... more info

NME — Plus Plan B, Dizzee Rascal and Primal Scream for August event more info

Guardian Music — Only sign artists you really like, give them free rein, have no regard for business . . . XL Recordings boss Richard Russell reveals the secrets of surviving in the music industryUnless you're an obsessive fan of Kicks Like a Mule's 1992 rave hit the... more info