AllHipHop — The relationship between sampling and Hip-Hop music will be examined in a new film airing on the PBS series Independent Lens.   The feature, titled Copyright Criminals, will feature rap collectives Public Enemy and De La Soul as it explores the mul... more info

AllHipHop — The Big Ten Conference will debut it's new public service announcements this weekend entitled “Big Ten Soundtrack,” which features background music by Hip-Hop groups De La Soul and Public Enemy.   The PSA's, which were created by Chicag... more info

Guardian Music — The singer's management is reportedly preparing a plan to offer financial institutions a 50% stake in future releasesRobbie Williams may soon replace record executives with stockbrokers, selling a 50% stake in album, tour and merchandise profits. The... more info

The Newsroom — Liz Glover catches up with Flavor Flav of the legendary rap group Public Enemy at the Sasha Bruce House in Northeast D.C., where he and other group members hosted a Nov. 18 Thanksgiving dinner to help raise awareness for homeless youth. more info

Guardian Music — This south London MC is hardly lacking in authenticity, but his accounts of life on the street need to be more polishedHometown: Peckham.The lineup: Nathan Thompson (vocals).The background: It was sad to hear about the death of Derek B, and even thou... more info

The Newsroom — Public Enemy helped the homeless and entertained the masses in D.C. more info

Guardian Music — He led the way for British rap artists in the 1980sDerek B, who has died of a heart attack aged 44, was a pioneering rapper, DJ and producer who paved the way for the current slew of successful British rap and dance acts. Although his time at the top... more info

Guardian Music — One of the founding fathers of UK hip-hop has died of a heart attack aged just 44Derek B, one of the UK's first hip-hop stars and the first British rapper to appear on Top of the Pops, has died of a heart attack. The London-born rapper scored top 20 ... more info

411 Mania — “Remixing The Industry” concludes with the Rhyme Animal setting the record straight on the SellABand venture, what fans can expect from an album they help fund, and the state of the art – and business – of Hip-Hop. more info

All About Jazz — This interview is part of the book project under your skin which includes Interviews with David Murray, Ornette Coleman, Chuck D - Public Enemy, Taj Mahal, Yusef Lateef, Melvin Gibbs, Bob James, Malika Zarra, Zap Mama, Les Nubians, Lydia Lunch, Lee "... more info