Mercury News, California — The age-old question in hip-hop goes something like this: "Do my ladies run this party?"The answer provided at San Jose's HP Pavilion on Thursday night was a resounding yes. more info

Guardian Music — Here's the top 40 of the year, as voted for by the Guardian's rock and pop writers1 Janelle Monáe The ArchAndroid2 Kanye West My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy3 Hot Chip One Life Stand4 Arcade Fire The Suburbs5 These New Puritans Hidden6 Caribou Swi... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Global Rock Team said... Neil Young - Harvest (1972) http://globalrockteam.blogspot.com VoodooSeb said... Jurgen Blackmore sur scene avec Deep Purple And More at : http://laplaneterock.blogspot.com G O D said... the next album in the continuing,y... more info

NME - The Daily Download — A variety of free MP3 action for you today. First up, Monument Valley, aka London Ned Younger, a prodigious songwriter that’s drawn comparisons to Nick Drake and been welcomed into Ben Mumford’s Communion family. He just released the ‘No Air EP... more info

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Twitter Lil' Kim saw a sudden surge in popularity this year, despite the fact that she hasn't released a new album in more than five years. The reason behind her sudden popularity? Social networking site Twitter,... more info

People.com — The Canadian rapper was humbled by Jay-Z's performance and would love to collaborate with Sade in the future more info

Kings of A&R — Check out the track Someone Else’s Hand by Dreamface. Recently played a sellout headliner in Edmonton at the PawnShop as well as a show at the Drake Hotel in Toronto for the Toronto International Film Festival. Contact: jason@weareblackbox.com more info

VH1 Blog — What a year, right? As we get ready to put the finishing touches on the year that was, it’s time to look back at the music videos that define the year 2010. This weekend, the VH1 Top 20 Music Video Countdown will be a supersized edition that counts... more info

411 Mania — Justin says he's gotta get past Drake... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The NJ Underground said... Nada Surf - Inside of Love Miniature Tigers - Bullfighter Jacket Twin Sister - Ginger Bad Books - Baby Shoes Big Troubles - Slouch Bearhands - What A Drag Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. - Simple Girl Freelance Whales - Kilojoules T... more info