NME — But Mogwai tell Helsinki crowd they should be 'fucking sectioned' if they watch the rapper over Battles more info

NME — The hip hop kingpin explains the idea behind his Kayne West collaboration more info

ContactMusic — Amy Winehouse has fought off competition from rap heavyweights Jay Z and Kanye West to continue her reign over the U. K. albums chart from beyond the grave. The tragic singer's untimely death last month (Jul11) gave sales of her 2006 project Back to ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Chipmunk and Wretch 32 get together to cover Jay-Z and Kanye West’s track.   more info

NME — Dance duo Nero also score their first UK Number One in the singles chart more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — At the Way Out West festival, Prince brings out Kanye West during “If I Was Your Girlfriend”.   more info

Gigwise — 'Back To Black' dominates chart... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — After performing “Monster”, Mr. West performed a freestyle using the auto-tune tool.   more info

Guardian Music — (Roc-a-Fella/Roc Nation/Def Jam)Rappers are obsessed with power. The 48 Laws of Power, an infamous manual by Robert Greene, has long been required reading for hip-hoppers of a certain stature, from 50 Cent on down. One day Jay-Z might get around to r... more info

Guardian Music — Eastnor Castle Deer Park, HerefordshireThe Big Chill used to have a reputation as the natural refuge for thirtysomething ravers, but the times they are a-changing at Eastnor. Festival audiences have been squeezed across the board this summer and the ... more info