PARKLIFE WEEKENDER 2013

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The Parklife Weekender is back for 2013 and hits Heaton Park, Manchester on 08 and 09 June. The event is set to showcase a mix of genres, with Wretch 32, Rita Ora, Plan B, Example and Rudimental taking over the main stage.

We’re especially excited to see hip-hop’s Iggy Azalea and Joey Bada$$ Read more

L MARSHALL RELEASES NEW TRACK ‘FIRE’ [LYRIC VIDEO]

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L Marshall has already proved how talented he is in the industry through featuring on tracks such as Wretch 32’s ‘Traktor’, which he co-wrote, to Loick Essien’s ‘How We Roll’, and this is just a handful of what he has achieved.

He now has released his new single ‘Fire’, for which a lyric video has also been released.

This single will be a part of his own solo project, which will include 11 tracks Read more

AFCAR THE GAME – TEAM AFRICA VS TEAM CARIBBEAN FOOTBALL CHARITY

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For the course of celebrating sports, music and cultures as well as bringing together all communities and most importantly to raise money for worthwhile charities, Afcar was created by the Sodje Brothers and the Roberts Family.

After a very successful comedy night and cook off Afcar brings you the next charity event; The Game. This will be to further raise money for charities such as The Jason Roberts Foundation, which provides opportunities for young people to participate in sports and cultural activities; The Sodje Sports Foundation which donates sports equipment to deprived areas of the UK and Nigeria and also the Damilola Taylor Trust and many more. Read more

CHRIS BROWN USES UNRELEASED AALIYAH VOCALS

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Chris Brown revealed that he will be featuring unreleased Aaliyah vocals on his upcoming single They Don’t Know.

Cramping slightly on Drake who used Aaliyah vocals in Enough Said last year, Chris Brown announced during the BET Awards press conference: “I got something special for my fans. It’s called They Don’t Know, all new stuff that’s never been heard before”. Read more

FACE 4 MUSIC TO THROW BRAND RE-LAUNCH PARTY

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Mayfair nightspot Aura plays host to the UK’s largest music video modelling agency ‘Face 4 Music’ and their re-brand launch party next week. With confirmed appearances from some of the hottest established talent in UK music, this launch is not to be missed! Read more

KANYE WEST TO WORK WITH TULISA, ON HER NEW ALBUM?

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Surprisingly, Kanye West allegedly wants to work with Tulisa on her second album. According to The Sun newspaper, the rapper wanted to help out the N-Dubz star after her poor sales of her debut album Female Boss. Read more

THE WEEKND RELEASES TEASER FOR NEW SONG ‘JOHN CARPENTER’

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The Weeknd posted a video through his YouTube link last night, which he tweeted to his followers with no explanation. The video is a 20 second teaser for his new single ‘John Carpenter’ and includes Read more

G FRSH ADDED TO 1XTRA PLAYLIST

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G Frsh‘s track ‘ The Man” featuring the one and only bad boy Skepta which is talen from the LEGOMAN II EP has been added to the BBC Radio 1Xtra’s playlist. Read more

[NEW MUSIC] TIGGER DA AUTHOR – P.O.W.E.R

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Tigger Da Author has once and for all proven why his is one of the most looked out for UK artists this year. Zane Lowe has picked Tigger’s first single P.O.W.E.R as his Next Hype on BBC Radio one.

Tigger Da Author sets himself apart from other artists Read more

[NEW MUSIC] J-SOL FT. DURRTY GOODZ – TREAT HER LIKE A LADY

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Fresh from Brit School, 19 year old singer-songwriter J-Sol brings you the video to his latest track Treat Her Like A Lady, featuring London grime MC Durrty Goodz. Read more

NEW RELEASE: WILEY LIGHTS ON REMIXES

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The godfather of grime – Wiley released the visuals for his latest song Lights On featuring Angel and Tinchy Stryder. The song which is the newest drop from his latest album “The Ascent” has now been given the remix treatment by the likes of Benga, Bot and Sticky. Read more

THE LATE AMY WINEHOUSE’S STATUE TO BE PLACED AT CAMDEN’S ROUNDHOUSE VENUE

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A statue of Amy Winehouse will be built in Camden. It’s been said that they’re building it to deter fans from going to her previous home in Camden Square. The life size statue was designed by Scott Eaton. Read more

LIL KIM JOINS LOVEBOX LINE UP

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As random as it might be, you’ve read correctly. Lil Kim has been added to the Lovebox festival line up, that’s due to take place between the 19th and 21st of July. Read more

WRETCH 32 HINTS AUGUST ALBUM RELEASE

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Wretch 32 recently sat down with DigitalSpy to discuss his new single Blackout, label pressure and his highly anticipated sophomore album. Read more

[NEW MUSIC] MYNATURE – MR IS RAP

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“When artists warn you to watch out for a specific new MC, you know something special is about to happen.”
DJ SEMTEX (1XTRA)

Mynature is a rapper from South-East London, whose had a tougher journey than most other artists. Read more

FRIDAY FEATURE: GRM OFFICE ROUND-UP

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Each and every Friday the GRM Office will give you a dose of what we’re digging and a round up of office tom foolery. Read more

IGGY AZALEA HINTS OF RIHANNA COLLABORATION ON TRACK ‘DESIGNER DRUGS’

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Iggy Azalea recently hinted that she wants to work with the one and only bad girl Rihanna, who is obviously the hottest in the game right now. Iggy spoke to Rap-Up TV,telling them she has a track, which she has decided to call ‘Designer Drugs’, saying: “I actually sung the hook and then I thought, ‘I can think of someone who would sing this better…’ Read more

REMIX BENGA’S NEW TRACK AND WIN £1000 AND CD FEATURE

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Dubstep producer Benga is ready for the next chapter in his life, his very much anticipated second studio album Chapter 2. After humongous success with his last drop Forefather feat Kano, the Croydon producers has a special bonbon for you all. Read more

[NEW MUSIC] MARK ASARI PRESENTS MARK MY WORDS

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UK singer-songwriter Mark Asari releases his debut mixtape, Mark My Words. Having previously worked with Tinie Tempah, Wretch 32, Angel and Loick Essein, Asari takes time to showcase his vocal, writing and producing skills on Mark My Words.

The 8-track tape features collaborations from rappers Yungen, Lems and singer Ms. D, and was produced by Jay Weathers, Wizzy Wow, J. Flows, Slic Vic and Asari himself. Read more

ED SHEERAN TO MAKE HIP-HOP ALBUM

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Now remember the last time I reported rising superstar, Sheeran’s escapades into venturing into the rap scene after he traded guitar and singing lessons for more spoken word with Wretch 32, well guess what just cropped out the woodwork? Read more