Altsounds — British thrashers EVILE are currently being honoured as February's "Artist of the Month" on the Rock Band Network - the online home of the multi-million selling hit video game Rock Band. The band's lead guitarist, OL DRAKE, was also the latest art... more info

Core News — “Mistajam has the final part of our interview with Jamie XX half of this weeks Jam Hot colloboration with GIll Scott Heron. He talks about working with Drake and reveals the 3 tracks that made him want to make music. Plus Thursday means its the Pre... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — We're starting to think Rihanna's fiery red hair is going to her, um, head. The Barbadian pop star has been the performer du jour this awards season, and every time she steps on stage it's to a background of flames so intense we expect Kurt Russell a... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Matisyahu, Drake Orthodox hip hop star Matisyahu admits fellow Jew-rapper Drake has him beat in the M.C. department ... but when it comes to all things Kosher -- Matisyahu is the H.J.I.C. The graying 31... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Q-Tip has revealed that he will be producing Esperanza Spalding’s next album. The Jazz bassist who won Best New Artist at Sunday’s Grammy Awards has been part of a fan backlash after she beat Justin Bieber and Drake to the award. In her defense, ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Here goes the official video for J.Cole’s and Drake’s collaboration off Friday Night Lights Can I Hit In The Morning…   a2a_linkname="J.Cole – In The Morning ft Drake (Video)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/02/15/j-cole... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Esperanza Spalding went from being an obscure jazz prodigy to a household name over night after she beat out Justin Bieber, Drake and Florence and the Machine to take home the Best New Artist trophy at last night's Grammy Awards. So who is this 26-ye... more info

Pop Crunch — Well — you knew this was coming! After Justin Bieber lost the Best New Artist prize to jazz vocalist Esperanza Spalding at Sunday’s 2011 Grammy Awards, a legion of his furious fans attacked Spalding’s online biography. The little-known bassist ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Esperanza Spalding, this year's surprise Grammy Award winner for best new artist, topped teen heartthrob Justin Bieber and R&B singer Drake for the award. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Eminem took home the coveted Grammy for Best Album last night at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony. The rapper beat stiff competition from the likes of B.o.B, Jay-Z, Drake and The Roots. In his acceptance speech, Eminem thanked Rihanna for takin... more info