Altsounds — The *2011 Cheltenham Jazz Festival *is proud to present two incredible late night shows – the official debut UK show from acclaimed electronic duo *LAMB* in support of their new album 5, and a spectacular double-billing from hip-hop supersta... more info

Nialler9 — Friday sees the most interesting UK MC I’ve heard in a while play his debut Irish gig. Ghostpoet is aptly named, somewhere between the conversation everyday tales of Mike Skinner and the grumbly gravitas of Roots Manuva. Check out his debut album P... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — This is the highlights film of ZAN @ Jazz Cafe featuring Pioneers of UK Hip Hop, with performances from MC D, Mr Ti2bs, Rodney P & Skitz, Homeboy Sandman, Skinnyman, Blak Twang and Banana Clan Sound System ft. Roots Manuva. It was an incredible night... more info

Guardian Music — British rap has been in the shadows for too long. Now a new wave of MCs is bringing its hidden talents to lightUK hip-hop was once the stomping ground of champions such as Roots Manuva, London Posse and Skinnyman. But nearly a decade on, after grime'... more info

Altsounds — 22ND - 24TH JULY 2011 PETRCANE, CROATIA 3 DAYS OF MUSIC // BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE BEACH // BOAT PARTIES CLEAR BLUE SEA // OUTSIDE THE EURO ZONE *Confirmed line up so far:*BONOBO & FULL BAND // ROOTS MANUVA // ZERO 7 // FLOATING POINTS /... more info

Guardian Music — Rapper Kate Tempest is creating a storm among the great and good of UK hip-hop by sheer force of willHometown: London.The lineup: Kate Tempest (vocals), Ferry Lawrenson (drums) and Archie Marsh (guitar).The background: Somewhere in the world, at any ... more info

Nialler9 — Choice Cuts DJ Handsome Paddy sent on this mix of everything from ’90s hip-hop to ’80s electro to dubstep and garage. He previously did a State mix and plays regularly at Choice Cuts events. Tracklisting Intro – MC5/Mochipet/Clay Davis/TimeZone... more info

The Culture Of Me — Hitting Tokyo and Osaka, riding bullet trains, eating cod's bollocks, getting wavey and ravey, performing with Roots Manuva, interacting with fans and just plain old being Toddla T, the Sheffield producer/DJ/artist does maybe the best things he can f... more info

Guardian Music — A new short film by Bivas Ambasada, featuring the rapper Luc Skyz, refuses to glorify street violence. Ben Child meets its starsThe British film industry has always seemed to trail a little behind Hollywood when it comes to depicting life at the shar... more info

XLR8R — About a week ago, we shared news of The Bug gearing up to release a new double 12", entitled Infected. That release will feature reworks of two London Zoo tracks with new vocal work from King Midas Sound's Hitomi and Roots Manuva, as well as a c... more info