The Hip Hop Chronicle — Tinie is releasing a new mixtape next week called “Happy Birthday”. This track features J. Cole & Wretch 32. S/O Disturbing London. more info

Guardian Music — Elbow commissioned to write BBC Olympic theme tune as plans for Proms, Shakespeare season and Radio 1 event revealedThe BBC will mark next year's Olympics with a star-studded Shakespeare season and three of the biggest music events of 2012 – along ... more info

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Guardian Music — Mercury Music prize-winning band Elbow to provide the soundtrack to the BBC's coverage of the London 2012 Olympic GamesMercury Music prize-winning band Elbow will provide the soundtrack to the BBC's coverage of next year's Olympics.The announcement o... more info

Guardian Music — Soul singer Bobby Womack reveals how a phone call from Gorillaz helped him rekindle his career, and TV presenter Jonathan Ross hails the unlikely cartoon groupThe roll-call of Gorillaz collaborators over the last decade includes Danger Mouse, Ibrahim... more info

Guardian Music — This month Gorillaz celebrate 10 years in the business with a new singles collection. Here some of their fans and collaborators explain what makes the cartoon band special more info

Guardian Music — This London 'mini-army' look set to conquer the airwaves next year with their euphoric rave-grime popHometown: Mitcham.The lineup: Clement (raps), Kojo (vocals), Stacey (keyboards), Johnny (bass), Rich (guitar), Dan (guitar), Dion (drums).The backgro... more info

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Guardian Music — J Cole, On tourRather than a hard-knock life, J Cole is more about the sporting life. In his view, hip-hop is a noble endeavour involving talent and finally getting your shot, an idea explored on his mixtapes and debut album (Cole World: The Sideline... more info