ContactMusic — Tinie Tempah wants to break the US market so he can "inspire" youngsters to work hard. The British rapper - who had a number 12 hit with 'Written in the Stars' in America - is keen to succeed where his UK rap predecessors have failed so he can spread... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — UK rapper Kasha has been added to the lineup for the Wireless Festival. July 1st is the first day of the three-day festival. The likes of Tinie Tempah, Bruno Mars, Wretch 32 and Black Eyed Peas will all be performing You can find Kasha on the Custom ... more info

Guardian Music — If this is R&B, the letters stand for 'rage' and 'blood'Hometown: Glasgow/London.The lineup: Emeli Sandé (vocals, music).The background: Emeli Sandé's real first name is Adele. That augurs well. It also augurs well for this, the launch of her solo ... more info

Guardian Music — As part of the Guardian's summer of music, we are releasing a history of modern music. Download the hip hop playlist here• Get the data• Download the rock playlist• Download the pop playlistAs part of the Guardian's summer of music, our critics... more info

NME — Band speak to NME about getting to grips with rap tune more info

Guardian Music — 18 May 2009: Number 49 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of pop musicAfter opening the door for grime to infiltrate the mainstream in the early noughties, Dizzee ended the decade with an equally impressive feat – transforming himsel... more info

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Gigwise — She will receive Investec Icon Award.... more info

Guardian Music — Soul man Geno Washington promises to get the party started, while Suggs plans a classical 'Baggy Trousers'Anna Calvi, singer-songwriter (performing 16 June)What do the Kinks mean to you?I remember my dad putting on "Waterloo Sunset" and being struck ... more info

Guardian Music — There's barely a British voice in the top 20 at the moment. Perhaps we should just submit to sounds from America and EuropeBritish music is under threat from its European and American rivals, so screams the Independent in an article headlined "The da... more info