Ed Sheeran - Wayfaring Stranger (Live @ Reeperbahn Festival, Germany)

An ever stunning performance (excuse the girl howling/singing at the start) of Ed Sheeran doing his version of Wayfaring Stranger @ Reeperbahn Festival during a short visit to Germany. Never gets boring, and it's amazing to see he is being so well recieved in other countries.

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Emeli Sandé - Heaven (Live on Jools Holland)

Last night on Jools Holland, Emeli Sandé took to the floor and blessed us all with this stunning performance of the lead single from her forthcoming debut album, Our Version Of Events. You can pre-order the album HERE and follow Emeli on Twitter HERE. I seriously can't speak highly enough of this lady, she is incredible.

Example Arena Tour 2012

Following on from his forthcoming sell-out November/December tour this year, Example is set to embark on his first ever arena tour in 2012. Originally it was only going to be reaching Aberdeen, Nottingham, London, Manchester & Bournemouth, but due to popular demand another five dates have been added (hit the jump to see all new dates). Tickets for the original five dates are on sale HERE, and the pre-sale tickets for the five new dates are on sale HERE, with general sale opening @ 9am on Friday 23rd September. Don't miss out, they're selling like hot cakes...

Playing In The Shadows OUT NOW!

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Balance & The Traveling Sound - Won't Do (J Dilla Cover)

WOW! Here is a live performance of a stunning Dilla cover from Balance & The Traveling Sound, which is going to be on their upcoming Departure EP (out tomorrow). Always worries me when people take on one of my favourite Dilla joints, but this accumulation of Soul and Jazz, which is reminiscent of the Motown era with a raw Hip-Hop edge to it, is nothing short of mind-blowing. One of the best tributes I've ever seen to my hero and the best to ever do it. Currently on my 5th listen, and still going. More info HERE.

Ed Sheeran - Heaven x Swim Good (Radio 1/1Xtra Live Lounge)

After reaching number 4 with You Need Me on Sunday and with his debut album coming out in 3/4 days, Ed Sheeran dropped into the Radio 1/1Xtra studios today to perform his latest single along with two pretty special covers. For Sara Cox and Radio 1 he put his own unique Reggae infused twist on Emeli Sandé's debut single, Heaven, which charted at number 2 behind Wretch 32 a couple of weeks ago. For Trevor Nelson and the 1Xtra listeners he took one of my favourite Frank Ocean songs and absolutely smashed it to pieces - I've seen him perform this before, but he never fails to impress me. You can listen to the two covers below and download all three performances HERE.

Review of the album coming soon...

Raekwon & Ghostface x BlackStar - Live @ Rock The Bells

Side of the stage footage of Raekwon & Ghostface tearing up Govenor’s Island on the New York leg of the legendary Rock The Bells festival/tour. Seriously need to get myself to one of these in the next couple of years. Footage of a very sick BlackStar performance after the jump too.

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Yasmin & Mistajam to Support Snoop Dogg on UK Tour Dates

Just 8 months after the release of her debut single 'On My Own', Scottish singer Yasmin has been informed that she is going to be supporting Snoop Dogg on the UK legs of his upcoming tour. With extra support from Mistajam, this is a show that you definitely shouldn't be missing if you're a fan of music, full stop. Hit the jump for the four dates and all the ticket info.

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Murkage Live @ Reading Festival

Murkage take to the BBC Introducing stage at Reading festival to perform their incredible Dubstep/Grime/D&B/Hip-Hop set to loads of crazy kids. One of my favourite bands at the minute, so it's great to see their music being embraced by more people. Lots to come from these men over the next few months.

Ed Sheeran Live @ Reading Festival

Ed Sheeran was at Reading Festival today - he performed on the Festival Republic Stage an hour or so ago, but earlier in the day he joined Huw Stephens on Radio 1 for a 3 track session on the BBC Introducing Stage. He performed his hit single 'The A-Team', a cover of the classic 'Feeling Good' and his latest single 'You Need Me', which is currently @ No. 5 on the iTunes chart. You can buy 'You Need Me' HERE and download the MP3 of the live session HERE.

NaS - The Next Episode (Snoop Dogg Tribute Live @ BMI Awards)

NaS, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger perform The Next Episode in honour of the big Dogg at the 2011 BMI Urban Awards. Snoop was awarded the BMI Urban Icon Award by his good friend and ex-partner in crime Dr. Dre. So sick.