Guardian Music — With sets that nod to politics and myriad sounds, the sought-after Venus X is a DJ with a differenceVenus X has previously described DJing as a kind of witchcraft, but on the day I meet her she seems more goddess than witch. The kind of goddess, that... more info

melophobe — Santigold filters rap, dancehall and R&B through a militaristic sound. Like the military, individuality (songs) gives way to communal ideals (the album). The mechanized whole gradually reveals a glistening, organic voice. Santigold perhaps plagiarize... more info

411 Mania — Just for management... more info

Perez Hilton — Rapper and business mogul Jay-Z has added yet another artist to his fast growing, star studded team! Put your diamonds in the sky for M.I.A. — she’s just signed a deal with Jay’s management company Roc Nation!!! M.I.A. joins Hov’s long list o... more info

Gigwise — Jay-Z signs up UK star ahead of fourth album more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The politically charged electro-pop rapper M.I.A. has joined Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, the entertainment company announced Thursday. more info

Perez Hilton — Too bad he wasn't on hand to accept it himself! Lil' Wayne was the recipient of this year's Top Male Artist - beating out Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Drake, and Bruno Mars - but because he was M.I.A., it was presenter Gladys Knight who HIGHlariously ... more info

Gigwise — Star uploads clip to YouTube, check out her new track now on Gigwise more info

Perez Hilton — We are feeling this! Anjulie is digging her heels in and claiming her place as a more accessible and mainstream M.I.A. - and that's a good thing! The Canadian singer/songwriter still brings lots of flavor, but it's a lot more easily digestible to the... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Busta Rhymes jumps on M.I.A.’s new single “Bad Girls”. more info