Oddisee - Raw x Slow It Down

Oddisee is a Hip-Hop producer/emcee that has been circling the underground for a long time. The tracks below were released on Bandcamp today to help promote his 16th release 'Self Sacrifice' and after hearing them I am rather excited for March 27th. I love this laid back, head nodding Hip-Hop sh*t more than any other type of music, so if you enjoy it anywhere near as much as I do, then we'll both be very happy.

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Mikill Pane & Josh Osho confirmed as support for Rizzle Kicks April/May Tour

After finishing their most recent UK tour last night @ London's Shepherds Bush Empire, Rizzle Kicks are set to be back on the road as soon as next month, for another 9 date tour. Having had Random Impulse on their last tour, they are sticking with the upcoming UK 'urban' acts, by inviting the incredible Mikill Pane & Josh Osho along for the ride. Tickets for this tour (details after the jump) are sold out, but tickets are now on sale for their NEXT tour, which will take place in November & December - get yours HERE.

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50 Cent performs 'Get Rich Or Die Tryin' in full @ SXSW

As part of the Shady 2.0 SXSW Showcase last night, 50 Cent performed his classic debut album 'Get Rich Or Die Tryin' for the first since it was released almost a decade ago - can you believe it's been that long?! Enjoy the performance after the jump.

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Hodgy Beats & Tyler, The Creator - P x Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean & Syd - Analog 2

My two favourite tracks from Odd Future's new release 'The Of Tape Vol. 2', which is the follow up to their debut mixtape. The tape as a whole is hit and miss from start to finish, with glimpses of genius (like this) and moments of complete madness, but one thing I will say - it's amazing to have a Hip-Hop crew making real mixtapes like this again. Out March 20th.

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Melanie Fiona - L.O.V.E. (Feat. John Legend) x Running (Feat. NaS)

'L.O.V.E.' & 'Running' are my two favourite tracks from Melanie Fiona's highly anticipated sophmore album 'The MF Life', which sees the Canadian songstress hook up with R&B superstar John Legend and Hip-Hop legend NaS. Dropping March 20th - very good album.

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Deadmau5 - Failbait (Feat. Cypress Hill)

After teasing us with lots of new tracks over the past few months, Deadmau5 comes through with a previously heard track from 2009, but with vocals from Cypress Hill over the top. Hip-Hop Mau5 is sick.

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NaS - The Don (Prod. Salaam Remi, Da Internz & Heavy D)

After dropping the artwork earlier, NaS unleashes the second single from his forthcoming 'Life Is Good' album, which is produced by Salaam Remi, Da Internz & the late Heavy D. THE KING IS BACK!!!

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NaS, Drake, 50 Cent, Rick Ross & J. Cole to headline Frauenfeld Festival, Switzerland

The lineup for this year's Openair Frauenfeld Festival in Switzerland was announced the other day, and for anyone who is into Rap music, it doesn't disappoint. The headliners include Drake, 50 Cent, NaS, Rick Ross & J. Cole, with the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Mos Def, Yelawolf & Royce Da 5'9 also making an appearance. The festival takes place from July 6th to July 8th, and tickets can be purchased HERE.

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NaS unveils artwork for new single 'The Don'

After making his long-awaited return in June last year with the hard-hitting 'Nasty', it seems as though Mr. Jones is readying the release of his second single. 'The Don' is set to be premiered later this week, and hopefully it means the album is that bit closer to dropping. Going back to his roots.

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J. Cole - Nobody's Perfect (Feat. Missy Elliott) (Video)

J. Cole unleashes some visuals for the Missy Elliott-featuring single from his debut album 'Cole World: The Sideline Story'. This will be the third single to be lifted from the album, and it's still my favourite track, even though the video doesn't do it justice. Nice to have Missy back.

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