Topix — On his new album, Nas insists that Life Is Good , even though he's been slammed with a massive tax bill from Uncle Sam and is still coming to terms with a painful divorce from soul-pop diva Kelis. more info

NME - Radar — I had a new idea for the track we were talking about,” says Joey Bada$$’s manager as he shuts us in an office next to the insanely fancy studio where Pro Era, Joey’s crew, are hanging out eating sticky chicken wings in between photoshoots. Joey... more info

Guardian Music — The 20-year-old singer who wants to be the next Kate BushExcellent pins! Who is she? Steady on. This is Arlissa, an artist set for big things in 2013. She has the music biz in a tizz and hasn't even had a single out yet.Oh yeah, what are they saying?... more info

411 Mania — And they'll garnish his earnings... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonThe black-clad figure being led onstage exudes a curious combination of strength and frailty. Because of his failing sight, Sixto Rodriguez needs help finding his spot tonight, and a hand adjusting the capo on his guitar.But at 70, ... more info

Mercury News, California — Nas and Public Enemy just two stars with big albums in hip-hop's strong year of music. more info

Impose Magazine — On Friday, October 26, this year's edition of Moogfest began in Ashville, NC. The first night featured performances from Bear in Heaven, Pantha du Prince, El-P, Killer Mike, Nas, Primus 3D, Black Moth Super Rainbow and GZA. For more from Miharu,... more info

Topix — A coheadlining tour brought Nas and Lauryn Hill to the House of Blues Sunday. An hour spent waiting for a show to start on Sunday night in the body heat-fed oven of a sold-out House of Blues can feel like much longer, but the irony alone made it almo... more info

Mercury News, California — No reservations about seeing Gary Clark Jr. or Rezillos during their local shows. more info

Prefix — After giving Nas' "Life's a Bitch" a whole new, Wu-Tang-inspired soundlift last week, storming new producers more info