NME — Atlanta rockers collaborate on new version of 'The Drop I Hold' more info

Stereogum — When Jessica spoke with Black Lips last year about their then-unreleased 200 Million Thousand, she reported the flower-punks were trying to get "a member or two of Wu-Tang Clan on a track," the band adding: "Maybe not for the album, but for a remix o... more info

My Old Kentucky — (photo cred : Dickies)Drop I Hold appears on Black Lips' 2009 release 200 Million Thousand, but while at SXSW the gritty band teamed up with Wu-Tang's GZA to perform the song on two different occasions. They liked the outcome so much, the unlikely p... more info

Soul Sides — El Michels Affair: Shimmy Shimmy YaFrom Enter The 37th Chamber (Fatbeats Records, 2009)“Music inspired by the Wu Tang,” listed in the corner of the new release by the El Michels Affair, sums up nicely what you get from this fine release.... more info

MVSW — Here’s some interesting stuff worth checking out: El Michels Affair covering Wu-Tang family tracks: “Glaciers of Ice”(mp3) “Bring Da Ruckus”(mp3) “C.R.E.A.M.”(mp3) Josh Reichmann/Oracle Band ~ “Agoraphobia”(mp3) Deerhunter cover ... more info

Pop Tarts Suck Toasted — A while back I listed what I felt were the top ten album closers of the '90's so I think it's only appropriate that I finally give that list its obvious brother - the top ten album openers. After listening to these tunes, I think it's a pretty solid ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Black Bubblegum DOWNLOAD: El Michels Affair - "Bring Da Ruckus" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: El Michels Affair - "C.R.E.A.M." (MP3) El Michels Affair They sound vaguely familiar, but it's not the same. That's the beauty of the El Michels Affair's covers... more info

Guardian Music — Tony Depula, who died earlier this month, was a white-rap pioneer who lived an extraordinary life. His influence on hip-hop deserves to be applaudedWhile Tupac and Notorious BIG continue to be the focus of biopics, posthumous releases and conspiracy ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Rapper Raekwon is preparing to release his first solo album in six years after signing a new distribution deal with EMI Records. more info

411 Mania — Wu Tang Clan member signs new deal... more info