Guardian Music — This 23-year-old Brightonian's spittle-flecked songs sound like Billy Bragg barking over Public Enemy beatsHometown: Brighton.The lineup: Derek Meins (vocals), Robert Dylan Thomas (drums).The background: Not that we want to be decried as bigots, but ... more info

MTV.com News — MC also tells Shade 45 about Recovery LP, collaborators.By Shaheem Reid Eminem Photo: Nigel Parry Eminem has said that when he opened up his planned album Relapse 2 to a variety of producers, he was inspired to not just change the directi... more info

MTV.com News — Producer says Keri's 'Working on Loving You' is 'very reminiscent of Aaliyah.'By Shaheem Reid Ryan Leslie Photo: MTV News Ryan Leslie is still a ways away from recording his next album, but he's working diligently nonetheless. Leslie is par... more info

MTV.com News — First single, 'Not Afraid,' premieres Thursday morning on Em's Shade 45 satellite-radio station.By Jayson Rodriguez Enimem Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage Eminem is set to begin his Recovery on Thursday when he premieres "Not Afraid," t... more info

MTV.com News — Song reportedly hits radio this Friday; album drops June 22.By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Though its release is less than two months away, we don't yet know a whole lot about Eminem's Recovery album. Well, we d... more info

MTV.com News — Bow Wow, Birdman, Cool & Dre also make cameos in the Red Room video.By Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Shaheem Reid and Rahman Dukes Game and The Clipse in "Shake" Photo: Black Wall Street It's always more fun in California. ... more info

MTV.com News — MC calls upcoming I Am the West album 'West Coast hip-hop without any apologies.'By Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Ice Cube Photo: MTV News Ice Cube premiered his new single, "I Rep That West," Monday afternoon ... more info

MTV.com News — Travis Barker, Diddy, Lil Wayne, Birdman and more appear on tape dropping Monday.By Shaheem Reid The Game's The Red Room Photo: Universal Music Group The Game's anticipated The Red Room mixtape comes out on Monday (April 26). Though it was... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The Game and Dr. Dre have had their differences over the past couple of years, but ever since they’ve been back on speaking terms, they’ve been working on new music together. The... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about diss tracks and hatchet jobs. This time, we want you to suggest songs about our feathered friendsTry these out for size. Your posts are so short, Mickey Rooney uses them for trousers. You repeat post so often, you've got a dig... more info