Sunday, 31 May 2009

Warren G Readies Sixth Studio Album

West coast rapper Warren G is close to finishing his much-anticipated sixth studio outing, The G Files. The album is still a work in progress however, two new street singles are now in circulation. http://ping.fm/srP47

What The F-UK Is NY Street - Episode 5

The fifth of 6 installments as Lady Jay takes you on a journey through New York's music, fashion and culture! Is it really as hot as people say?... decide for yourself featuring: http://ping.fm/12nVl

Rasheeda - Hot Chick

We caught up with Rasheeda at the beginning of '08 when she was riding the My Bubble Gum and Type of Gurl tracks. Now shw is back with Certified Hot Chick LP and Boss Chick single and Danielle managed to... http://ping.fm/4zUdl

What The F-UK Is NY Street - Episode 4

The fourth of 6 installments as Lady Jay takes you on a journey through New York's music, fashion and culture! Is it really as hot as people say?... decide for yourself featuring: http://ping.fm/W2B5o

Wednesday, 27 May 2009

I.Y.A.Z prod. J.R Rotem - Replay Mp3 [Time Is Money Entertainment]

Now people who have been following Sean Kingston since he started making music will know that he made Jamaican influenced hits like C.O.L.O.R.S with Rick Ross and The Game, which were very Hip-Hop based. http://ping.fm/B3lNy

Tuesday, 26 May 2009

Kelly Rowland Confirmed For LMHR Festival

The show is getting bigger and bigger. We’re excited - you should be excited too! So the big news is that the festival has secured Kelly Rowland (Destiny's Child)... yes its true! http://ping.fm/EXEgE

The Roots - London - 13th June

Philadelphia hip-hop outfit The Roots return to London to open Ornette Coleman’s Meltdown with guest David Murray and more. The Roots' crew is composed of Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter (vocals), Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson (drums), Kamal Gray (keyboards), Frank Knuckles (percussion),... http://ping.fm/I2fs8

Thursday, 21 May 2009

Knowledge No Longer In Print

After HHC decided to call it a day with putting out the printed version of the magazine and went purely online, it seems that the economics of magazine printing and distribution is further proved to be uneconomical with the demise... http://ping.fm/2ns81

Sudha - Anti-Freeze LP [Bish Bash]

Sudha is a ground breaking percussionist and pioneering personality of British-Asian music. She has also been the heartbeat of electronic band, Faithless for the last 11 years, enjoying huge global success. http://ping.fm/jF38l

The Game Announces UK Live Dates

One of hip hop’s biggest stars - The Game - returns to the UK with a bang this summer with live dates confirmed across the country. The Compton-born rapper is one of hip hop’s most successful artists with two #1... http://ping.fm/6orOP

Tuesday, 19 May 2009

BASS Festival 2009

BASS Festival (British Arts and Street Sounds) is the UK’s only month-long celebration of Black Music and Art, and it returns this June for a celebration of African music and culture. Taking place for the fourth consecutive year, BASS will... http://ping.fm/B6Zw4

More Dates Added To Dizzee Rascal UK Tour

Due to popularity there have been more dates added for the Dizzee Rascal Tour. They will be at Swindon, Preston, Southend and Lincoln. Tickets for the new dates on sale Thursday 21st May @ 9am at www.gigsandtours.com (http://ping.fm/2ehJa). 24 hr... http://ping.fm/VjSFO

Bigg Jigg - Biography

Over the past nine years, rapper and writer Bigg Jigg has been on his grind and is now ready to prove why he is the next top Hip-Hop artist out of the Midwest. The Chicago born rapper has taken his... http://ping.fm/kKrYE

Wednesday, 13 May 2009

Tinchy Stryder, VV Brown And Grace Jones To Perform At Island Records 50th Anniversary Festival

2009 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of Island Records, arguably the most prestigious record label in the history of British music. To mark this milestone the label is collaborating with Island founder Chris Blackwell to arrange the Island... http://ping.fm/5VIyT

Fink - Biography

Fin Greenall, aka Fink, is certainly the more understated of the world's 'singer-songwriters', relying on uncompromising quality of work and an astounding stage presence, rather than major label marketing budgets. http://ping.fm/qjNwf

XP308i Portable PA System From Samson Technologies

Samson Technologies, an industry leading audio technology manufacturer, is pleased to announce the Expedition XP308i. The XP308i packs powerful, full-range sound in an ingeniously designed completely portable package. An ideal single, system PA solution created for a variety of live... http://twurl.nl/bdafgm

Tuesday, 12 May 2009

Vice of Street Soul Productions

I caught up with Vice of Street Soul Productions to talk about his diverse talents from emceeing, production, event promotion and the world of hip-hop in general. He&rsquo;s a humble cat who deserves some exposure for the work he&rsquo;s been...<img src="http://ping.fm/Gccqq" height="1" width="1"/> <a href='http://ping.fm/HbrNm'>http://ping.fm/oYPyp</a>

Monday, 11 May 2009

Tiara Wiles - Phinding Pharrell mp3 [Soul Rebel NY]

Pittsburgh singer Tiara Wiles loves Pharrell. In fact she loves him so much she decided to show her love by taking some of her favourite Pharrell songs apart and rebuilding them as her own and she&rsquo;s done a pretty good...<img src="http://ping.fm/Fo6TA" height="1" width="1"/> <a href='http://ping.fm/ROvvy'>http://ping.fm/gJ7zQ</a>

Drawzilla - I'm That Boy mp3 [Inasirkl Music Group]

Having produced for hip hop legends like CL Smooth, Sadat X, Capone of CNN not to mention a remix for Mariah Carey, Drawzilla has emerged from behind the desk to make some music of his own. http://ping.fm/2S8sG

Huey - PaYOW! Ft. Bobby Valentino mp3 [HiTz Committee]

St. Louis native Huey is a rapper who is all about the females and his new single PaYOW! is a pure bedroom jam of the smoothest order. Creeping along slicker than a pimp on ice this single produced by multi... http://ping.fm/OC7K2

Peter Doherty Live at The Rhythm Factory Saturday 16th May

Many of you reading this know the Rhythm Factory from the End of the Weak nights. This usually means that the likes of Sonny Jim, Stig of the Dump and Kyza Smirnoff are taking over the stage. The upcoming night,... http://ping.fm/Zy8XB

Saturday, 9 May 2009

Lakeview Terrace

A young mixed race couple (he's white, she's black) move into their first home. Unfortunately for them their neighbour is a racist cop (Jackson) who does his best to make their lives hell. http://ping.fm/erVuf

Wednesday, 6 May 2009

Videocrash 3 Ticket Giveaway

For the third installment of the now legendary Videocrash, London's biggest and best dedicated Audio-Visual event, the organisers have lined up a truly ground-breaking affair, with the undeniable kings Hexstatic and new challengers The Nextmen as well as some of... http://ping.fm/r10c4

Dizzee Rascal UK Tour October

Fresh from supporting the Prodigy on their UK arena tour, Dizzee Rascal has announced details of a new UK tour. The shows, his biggest-ever headlining shows to date, will take place this autumn calling at the following venues: http://ping.fm/nPphb

Soweto Kinch - The Flyover Show 13th June 2009

The Flyover Show returns for a second year and an even more explosive spectacle beneath the Hockley Flyover in Birmingham. This completely unconventional approach to showcasing art and creativity from across Britain&rsquo;s urban communities features live music, performance poetry, dance,...<img src="http://ping.fm/P7JxB" height="1" width="1"/> <a href='http://ping.fm/SIly1'>http://ping.fm/XApdT</a>

Sunday, 3 May 2009

The Mist - Out on DVD now

This is another Stephen King story directed by Frank Darabont (who also directed the classic Shawshank Redemption). David Drayton and his son travel into town with a neighbour the day after a heavy storm. Whilst in a supermarket a dense... http://ping.fm/qfTI3

Friday, 1 May 2009

Young London: Into Music, New Music Festival

Young London: Into Music - a new urban youth festival aimed at developing the next generation of talent in East London - was announced today. A series of five individual events &ndash; produced and delivered in the five Olympic and...<img src="http://ping.fm/t9cGW" height="1" width="1"/> <a href='http://ping.fm/hJVM1'>http://ping.fm/HkO4m</a>