Guardian Music — In this month's far-reaching investigation into the state of music journalism, Maggoty Lamb waves his glowstick in distaste as Spin magazine tries to revive raveWhen the celebrated cheesy quaver F Scott Fitzgerald wrote that there were no second acts... more info

Perez Hilton — It's that time of year again! Grammy Award season is well on its way, and will reportedly be kicking off this year with The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! on November 30th at 10pm on CBS, and not only will LL Cool J be hosting once again, but he'll... more info

USA Today Music — LL Cool J will again host the show, to air live on CBS on Nov. 30. more info

Guardian Music — From humble beginnings in student digs, the record label Def Jam is credited with bringing New York's street culture and music to the masses – and even helping to elect a president'Without hip-hop we wouldn't have Obama," says Russell Simmons, co-f... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When the Rock the Bells concert series debuted in 2004, it was already steeped in nostalgia for the “golden age” of 1980s and '90s hip-hop. Not only did it take its name from LL Cool J's 1985 hit single, but the two shows that year featured headl... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — A couple of weeks ago, I reported that LL Cool J called the band to tell them how much he liked the original “Days Are Forgotten”. An idea was put forward to remix the track with the rapper on it. Below is the final result.   more info

NME — Rapper appears on new version of 'Days Are Forgotten' more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Kasabian have revealed they have collaborated with LL Cool J. The band and the rapper are set to record a new version to Kasabian’s brand new song “Days Are Forgotten”. The pairing came about after Mr. Cool J contacted the band telling them he... more info

Altsounds — Your eyes are not deceiving you…larger-than-life US rapper *LL Cool J* has in fact teamed up with *Kasabian* for a madcap version of their summer stomper Days Are Forgotten. This intriguing one-off collaboration arose after LL Cool J hear... more info

NME — Leicester rockers announce bizarre hook-up with rap veteran more info