INTRODUCING - DIGGY SIMMONS

Introducing to you Diggy Simmons (who you may know as Rev Run's son in 'Run's House.') I will forgive you for thinking that Diggy is only getting his music released because of his Dad's reputation, let me tell you now, this couldn't be furtherer from the truth. At the tender age of 15, Diggy has recently just released his third mixtape 'Past, Presents, Future' hosted by the legendary DJ Premier. Heres my favourite track from the mixtape called 'Flow Stoopid,' it sees Diggy going in on the Nas track 'Made You Look.'

His second mixtape was titled 'Airborne' and featured the likes of Pharrell, Lupe and also Boi-1da on production. It was released earlier this year to much critical acclaim. G style magazine stated 'Airborne is a banger that could be an official album so I advise that the MC’s get there game up because the kid don’t look like he’s going to let the legacy go without causing a ruckus.' My favourite track taken from the mixtape has got to be the opening track 'Oh Yeah!' featuring Lupe and Pharrell. Check it out for yourself below.



Diggy seems to possess the same natural flow that Rev Run used to show back in the day. His ability to rhyme on many different types of beats will stand him in good stead for the future. Watch out for Diggy in 2011!

Download Airborne Here

Download Past, Presents, Future Here

Also check out his blog Here

GOOD CHRISTMAS - KANYE WEST PARODY

Featuring an all star cast, 2-cents parody of Kanye West's Good Friday series. Check it out below.

JAI PAUL - BTSTU

Just discovered this gem by english producer/songwriter going by the name of Jai Paul. Originally released as a demo in 2007 but has been releasing Radio play this year. Look out for big things from Mr Jai Paul in 2011. Check the song out below.

LABRINTH - HACKNEY TO NASHVILLE

UK producer Labrinth goes on a song writing trip to Nashville, this is part 1 of his documentary documenting the trip. Check it below.

INTRODUCING MELO-X

Part two of the introducing series (check out the Christian Rich one here.) This one features New Yorker Melo-X who has just released he newest mixtape 'More Merch' which is downloadable from here. First heard about Melo-X on DJ Semtex's blog and he just delivers quality Hip-Hop joints time after time. You can check out the making of his mixtape below.

SNOOP DOGG - A CHRISTMAS STORY

Snoop Dogg tells a Christmas tale. Check it below.

JAMES BLAKE - LIMIT TO YOUR LOVE

English producer James Blake's debut single (cover of Feist's song of the same name.) At first I didn't really get it but I really like the sparse production, looking forward to the album. Check it out below.

KANYE WEST - CHRISTMAS IN HARLEM

Another Christmas one for you and another song from Kanye. As usual a lot of features on this one, check it out below.

COLDPLAY - CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Heres your christmas fix to get you in that christmas spirit. Coldplay's christmas release 'Christmas Lights.' Check out the video below.

THE STREETS - GOING THROUGH HELL

First single taken from The Streets upcoming final album. Mike Skinner delivers as usual. Check it out below.

BUILDING A STUDIO

Pretty cool video showing the process of building a whole music studio. Check it out below.

THE BULLITTS FT WRETCH 32 - MAGNUM FORCE

I'm finding it hard to find out much information about these guys, but this is taken from their flixtape series, in which the redo classic movie/tv music, check their website here for others. This one features Wretch 32, check it below.

CHASE & STATUS FT LIAM BAILEY - BLIND FAITH

Saw these guys live recently and they were absolutely amazing! This is their new track of the upcoming album 'No More Idols,' features Liam Bailey on the vocals. Check it out below.

CHRIS HUGHTON - GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

This is a message to Chris to thank him for all the great work he did for the club in the last year and a half. In this year and a half I have been proud to watch the team play with the best spirit I have seen since the Bobby Robson era, you could tell that all the players loved Chris and would die for him on the pitch. The decision to remove Chris from his role is one of the most cowardly disgusting decisions I have seen by this club and I actually felt sick when i found out.

Once more thank you Chris for all the great work you have done, it will never be forgotten!

TI FT CHRISTINA AGUILERA - CASTLE WALLS

Taken off TI's upcoming studio album. This one is produced by the UK's very own Alex Da Kid (Love the way you lie, Airplanes). Check it out below.

PRODUCERS HOUSE - LABRINTH

Series created by SB.TV (similar to cribs) showing you around producers houses. This episode shows one of the UK's hottest producers Labrinth. Check it below.

KILIAN MARTIN - A SKATE REGENERATION

Beautifully shot skate video showing tricks you may not see normally. Check it out below.

DRAKE - BORN TO BE (DOCUMENTARY)

Nice documentary showing the rise of Drake.

INTRODUCING CHRISTIAN RICH

Found out about these guys the other day. There from Chicago and have recently signed to the Neptunes 'Star Trak' label (you can definitely here their influence). They put out there mixtape 'The Decadance' last summer and you can download it here.

You can listen to the lead track of that mixtape below. Let me know what you think.

SHY FX - RAVER FT KANO, DONAEO & ROSES GABOR

Just heard this the other day, another quality track from Shy FX. Check it out below.

NICKI MINAJ - MY TIME NOW (MTV DOCUMENTARY)

Documentary taken from MTV showing what happened during the 6 weeks leading up to Nicki's album release last week.

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NERD INTERVIEW

Hardknock TV interviews NERD, they talk about new acts on the Star Trak label and acts that have recently left the label.

CHIPMUNK FT CHRIS BROWN - CHAMPION

Alot of people are hating on Chipmunk at the moment but the few songs I've heard from his upcoming album, it looks like it may well be one of the best to have come from the so called 'brat pack.' This one features Chris Brown and is a very good look for Chipmunk.

KANYE WEST & JAY-Z - THATS MY BITCH

Taken from their collaborative album 'Watch The Throne.' Features La Roux produced by Q-Tip. Look out for a review of Kanye's album coming this week.

SWAY - POW 2011

SWAY was supposed to be on the original line up but decided to do a whole freestyle and i've gotta say he definitley goes hard! If you haven't heard the original listen here.

SORRY!

Sorry for the lack of posts in the last couple of months, but i'm back!!!!

READING FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Sorry about the lack of updates in recent days, this is because I have just returned from Reading Festival where I had the privilege to see some amazing bands! They are as follows:

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB - A three piece from Northern Ireland. Their catchy riffs and uptempo indie really got the crowd going. Although i had heard of them before I wasn't really aware of much of their stuff but I highly recommend them. Check out their song 'I Can Talk' below.



MAGNETIC MAN - Skream, Benga and Artwork have really got something going with their original live show, featuring the three playing samples of their Macbook Pro's and the incredible light show. Put that together with them bringing out Katy B to performing her debut single 'Katy On A Mission' and their new single also featuring her. The first single off their debut album received a lot of airplay and with their second due to drop soon things can only get better for the trio. Check the new single 'Perfect Stranger' below.



PHOENIX - Phoenix are a grammy-award winning French band. They have been around for a long time but have only started to gain attention recently due to the release of their most recent album 'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.' Check out their song 'Lasso' below.



CHIDDY BANG - Chiddy Bang emerged with the release of the their 'Swelly Express' mixtape and their single 'Opposite of Adults' featuring an MGMT sample. They are consisted of the rapper Chiddy and producer Xaphoon Jones. The highlight of their performance was Chiddy's freestyle to topics chosen by the crowd, these include; Harry Potter, Ice Cream and even people called Alan. Check out their remix of Ellie Goulding's 'Under The Sheets' below.



HONORABLE MENTIONS - Weezer, Arcade Fire, Our Fold and Klaxons.

JOSS STONE - BACK IN STYLE

She been away for a while but Joss Stone has decided to bless us with some new material, this ones titled 'Back In Style.' Check it out below.

JME - BLAM COMPETITION

JME is an absolute joker. He recently released this video talking about a competition related to his upcoming album 'Blam.' Check the video out below to find out more.

KANO - SPACESHIP

New Kano taken of his upcoming album 'Method To The Madness,' produced by the one and only Chase & Status. Check it below.

WILEY - TELL YA FOR FREE

New Wiley, much better than all that new Roll Deep crap that's being released. Check it below.

DIGGY FT LUPE & PHARRELL - OH YEAH!

Track taken of Diggy's mixtape which should be released this weekend. If this track is anything to go by this could be a very good mixtape. Check it out below.

N.E.R.D. - PARTY PEOPLE & HELP ME

New songs taken from N.E.R.D. live performance on MTV, I for one can't wait for the new album. Also live versions of Everybody Nose, Sooner or Later and Help Me Check them below.

MASTER SHORTIE FT BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB - ALWAYS LIKE THIS

New Master Shortie of his upcoming mixtape. Samples Bombay Bicycle Club's 'Always Like This' (may I add check that and their debut album if you haven't already.) Listen below.

KANYE, JAY-Z & SWIZZ BEATZ - POWER (REMIX)

Remix of Kanye's first release from his upcoming album featuring Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz on the production of the remix. Check it out below.

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA VS TINIE TEMPAH - MIAMI 2 IBIZA

Interview with Swedish House Mafia and first play of their new single with Tinie Tempah. After their last release featuring Pharrell, this is anther banger. Check it below.

WRETCH 32 - TRAKTOR

New one from one of the UK's finest Wretch 32. Check it out below.

KANYE WEST FT BEYONCE & CHARLIE WILSON - SEE ME NOW

Sorry i'm a bit late on this, new song to be featured on his yet to be titled upcoming album. Check it below.

J.COLE - BLOW UP

New J.Cole. The song features on his upcoming album and is also produced by him. Check it out below.

REDLIGHT FT MS DYNAMITE - WHAT YOU TALKING ABOUT

Heard this song a while back on 1xtra, the production on this song is absolutely amazing. Heres the video, check it out and let me know what you think.

NERD - INTERVIEW

Anybody that knows me knows that I love anything NERD, Neptunes or anything related. Heres a recent interview from Pharrell and Shae from NERD. Enjoy.

VISIONS OF VISIONARIES WITH PHARRELL & SHAY OF N.E.R.D | MADE from MADE Blog on Vimeo.

LEE MAJOR - FREEMASONS

Lee Major of production team 'The Inkredibles' talks about the process of producing Rick Ross' 'Freemasons' ft Jay-Z. This is one of my favourite tracks of 'Teflon Don.' Check the video below.

BTS: Rick Ross - Free Mason feat. Jay-Z & John Legend from Duy Nguyen on Vimeo.

TINIE TEMPAH - WRITTEN IN THE STARS

New one from Tinie ft Eric Turner called 'Written In The Stars.' Check it out below and let me know what you think.

THE WOMBATS - NEW MATERIAL AND INTERVIEW

The Wombats have been away for a while, they have been in LA recording for their new album. They graced Zane Lowe's show last night for a quick chat and to play their next single Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves.) This band writes incredibly good catchy Pop-Rock tunes and with this latest single it doesn't look like its about to stop. You can check the interview and the song here. (Sorry you cant embeed BBC radio clips.)

RED ONE - THE PRODUCERS HOUSE

New series from the people that brought you the very popular 'F64' series, this one is titled 'The Producers House.' The series focuses on the people behind making the music. Check the video below.

K-OS FT DRAKE - FAITH

First i've heard of this guy, this is a track of his latest mixtape 'The Anchorman' ft Drake (an I love everything Drake.) Check it below.



You can download the mixtape here.

MARK RONSON - LOSE IT IN THE END

Song taken from the new Mark Ronson album, this one features Ghostface Killa. Leaked a while ago but here is the CDQ version. Check it out below.

RYAN LESLIE - MAKING OF NOTHING & ZODIAC

More in studio footage of Mr. Ryan Leslie doing what he does best. The video features footage of the two tracks that can be found on his album 'Zodiac.' Check out the video below.

SWIZZ BEATZ - WHEN I WAS 17

MTV series interviewing stars asking them about their lives when they were younger. Check out Swizz Beatz edition of the series, he talks about selling mixtapes and DJ'ing.



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ERYKAH BADU FT RICK ROSS - WINDOW SEAT / TURN ME AWAY

New Erykah Badu video for two songs featured on her most recent album 'New Amerykah Part Two.' Shes got such a soulful voice and the production on the first track just adds to that. Check it out below.

RUSKO - THE LOST DUBS 1 & 2

Rusko released some previously unreleased music this week.

You can download 'the lost dubs 1' here

and part 2 here

DEVLIN - F64 (SEASON 2)

I'm not a huge fan of Devlin's music but you can't really argue with his talent. Check out his second F64 below.

SKEPTA - HELLO, GOOD MORNING (GRIME REMIX)

This is taken from Logan Sama's show last Monday, it was the first play of Skepta's 'Hello, good morning' remix. The song came about when Diddy said on twitter he was a fan of grime and wanted to do a remix of the song, Diddy asked twitter followers who would be the best to do a grime remix of the song and Skepta received the most votes. Check out the video below and let me know what you think.



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KATY B - LOUDER

Recently released her debut single 'Katy on a mission,' this is the new one from her. Tell me what you think.

WALE - MORE ABOUT NOTHING MIXTAPE

Sorry i'm a bit late on this, this is the follow up to WALE's mixtape about nothing.

You can download it from here.