Guardian Music — Diddy loves him, his mum loves him and soon your mum might love him, but before Skepta can make it as a mainstream mogul, he might need a Nando's. And some sleep.There are three things that help relax Joseph Junior Adenuga, aka Skepta or, as he woul... more info

Guardian Music — (All Around the World/Universal)The formula is familiar by now: grime MC makes pop-focused album and sets course for the heart of the charts. As yet, though, Skepta hasn't had the hits of peers (and proteges) such as Dizzee, Tinchy, Tinie et al. Thi... more info

I Like Music — We check out the best freestyles using his Mike Lowery instrumental, plus Marger's new war dub, Riz MC's debut album, Encore's debut video and Janelle Monae tours more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — The official video for Skepta’s new single. His album is out Jan 31st.   a2a_linkname="Skepta – Amnesia (Video)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/01/23/skepta-amnesia-video/"; a2a_hide_embeds=0; a2a_show_title=1; more info

Abeano — Skepta’s ‘Mike Lowery’ feels like a throwback in many ways. Musically, it sounds like it could have come out anytime since 2001 and even the title is retro (Detective Mike Lowery was the name of Will Smith’s character in 1995’s Bad Bo... more info

Guardian Music — Forget Bush and Blair, we're hoping for new music from Bush and Blur. Plus! Boy George's latest hobby and a tribute to Broadcast's Trish KeenanFive things we learned from this week's music news•That 2011's release schedule involves a lot of hinting... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — A couple of hours ago, Diddy-Dirty Money had their listening party for Last Train For Paris in London. A few UK Grime acts were in the building and they came on stage to perform with Diddy-Dirty Money. Tinchy Stryder and Skepta performed their Remix ... more info

Guardian Music — American rapper to be given guided tour of UK grime scene by Tottenham-born MC – and there are plans for a documentaryFive years too late, Diddy wants to learn about grime.The American rapper is heading to London to find out what's "poppin'" in urb... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Sam Khan puts some bars to Skepta’s Mike Lowery track.   Sam Khan – Mike Lowery Freestyle a2a_linkname="Sam Khan – Mike Lowery Freestyle"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/01/18/sam-khan-mike-lowery-freestyle/"; a2a_hide_emb... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Siris adds his own twist to Skepta’s Mike Lowery track.   a2a_linkname="Siris – Mike Lowery Freestyle"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/01/18/siris-mike-lowery-freestyle/"; a2a_hide_embeds=0; a2a_show_title=1; more info