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NINJA TUNE XX double cd contains the following stuff which is 100% exclusive to the box-set and unavailable anywhere else…
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A series of events are underway to mark the closure of the legendary Fat Beats record stores in both New York and Los Angeles. Just Blaze, Pete Rock and DJ Premier are among the many high-profile artists lined up to mark the last trading day of the New York location…
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The much-anticipated biopic movie on 2Pac is reportedly on schedule to begin filming in mid-November. No actor has yet been lined up to portray the slain rapper, however, and the producers have expressed an interest in casting an as-yet unknown face in the role.
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Michael Jackson the world's most downloaded artist
By Mark Devlin | 01 September 2010
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What would have been Michael Jackson's 52nd birthday last weekend has coincided with his becoming officially the world's most downloaded music artist, according to new figures.
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In the wake of their collaborative track 'Monster' which was released on the internet last Friday, Kanye West has confirmed that he and Jay-Z are working on a five-track mini-album to be entitled 'Watch The Throne.'
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MistaJam unveils new UK-wide urban showcase tour
By Mark Devlin | 01 September 2010
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1Xtra kingpin DJ MistaJam is taking to the road this Autumn with a new season of his Speakerbox tour. This sees Jam showcasing a variety of upcoming artists and DJs spanning the many strands of urban music for which he's known for mixing and blending.
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Elektra recording artist Cee-Lo Green has announced the upcoming release of a new solo album titled The Lady Killer, which will feature his new hit single "F**k You".
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After a hiatus of two months, the f*cksolar.com website has sprung back into action in August. The site, dedicated to exposing the reported criminal activities of 'Super Producer' Solar, the former recording partner of the late rapper Guru, has released new documents alleging further cases of identity theft on the…
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Super-producer Timbaland has responded to reports that he attempted suicide earlier this week, after apparently suffering the theft of a watch worth $2 million from his collection. Timbaland explained that it wasn't a watch that was stolen, and that the suicide concerns arose when a concerned third party contacted the…
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Def Jam is set to release its Def Jam Rapstar video game in the Autumn, in conjunction with 4mm Games and Terminal Reality. The game blends classic and popular hip-hop songs with karaoke, and will be available for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Wii.
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Pharrell launches lawsuit against Iceberg clothing brand
By Mark Devlin | 27 August 2010
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Pharrell Williams has gone to court in a dispute concerning his right to market his own Ice Cream clothing line. The rapper/ producer is in dispute with the Gilmar Group, which owns the Ice and Iceberg brands.
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