The Hip Hop Chronicle — Squirrelz With Gunz is a compilation of British Hip-Hop producer Chemo’s finest early work; featuring a wealth of vocal talent from the likes of Kyza, Triple Darkness, Skriblah, Stylah, Kashmere, Verb T, Poisonous Poets, Manage, Skinnyman, Orifice ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Unseen music video from Skinnyman “Music Speaks Louder Than Words”.   a2a_linkname="Skinnyman – Music Speaks Louder Than Words (Video)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/04/20/skinnyman-music-speaks-louder-than-words-video/"... 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

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Last week, the Jazz Cafe was blessed with some pioneers of UK Hip Hop. The charity event saw a great turn out and fantastic vibe (WE NEED MORE EVENTS LIKE THIS!). Rodney P took it back to the classics! Skinnyman paid homage and Black Twang did his th... more info

NME — Ben Drew says his new record is 'a proper hip-hop album' more info

Guardian Music — With Palestine, terrorism and racism all filling verse space, the UK's hip-hop fraternity is finally embracing social commentaryUS hip-hop has always been rooted in politics, from the Last Poets and Dead Prez to Public Enemy and beyond. But when it c... more info

Guardian Music — Name the best working band or singer in the world today: that was the simple question we put to scores of musicians. They chose legends, cult heroes - and Hugh JackmanBlog: Your best bands nowOnce upon a time, the honour was undisputed. In the 60s, i... more info