Guardian Music — Plan B ill Manors (679/Atlantic) Plan B's back and he's pissed off. He's had it with the politicians! Boris Johnson robs Londoners blind! The Olympics haven't helped! In fact, if you jumped the bar queue at Plan B's local last week, you're probably i... more info

Said the Gramophone — Project Mayhem - "Dope Party". Plan B - "Ill Manors". Two very different right-now sounds. The first is all glittering laid-back party vibe, shrug and innuendo. Chicago's Project Mayhem are miles away from the fight club cinderblocks that gave... more info

Guardian Music — Last week, rapper and soul star Plan B made an impassioned speech at TEDx, outlining society's failure to nurture its disadvantaged youth. Here is an extract …I'm working really hard at the minute trying to finish my directorial debut, Ill Manors,... more info

Guardian Music — Music news, reviews and discussion from the last seven daysIn the newsAntony Hegarty to curate Meltdown 2012Rolling Stones will not tour for 50th anniversary, says Keith RichardsElton John announces his 'most exciting record' in yearsSade pips Adele ... more info

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Guardian Music — Plan B is best when he writes about social alienation. His new single rails against how a whole swath of society has been cornered by prejudiceWhen Plan B debuted the video to his new single Ill Manors over the weekend, shadow health minister Jamie R... more info

The Newsroom — The "Man Vs. Wild" host is let go by The Discovery Channel, but what really happened? Plus, find out if the survival expert has a Plan B. more info

Gigwise — Rapper claims term is as offensive as any concerning race or sex more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Plan B releases the video to his latest single. You can buy the track on iTunes   more info

Guardian Music — The Olympics cultural programme is reaching the point of no return, with its brochure being finalised. Organiser Ruth Mackenzie is sure of successBorrowing marathon parlance, Ruth Mackenzie, in charge of the Cultural Olympiad and its showpiece London... more info