Example - 2013 Arena Tour on sale NOW

Following on from the success of his debut UK arena tour earlier this year, Example recently announced a 2013 arena tour of the British Isles, with support coming in the form of Benga's live show. The 12 date tour went on sale today, which sees the Fulham-born singer/rapper kick things off in Bournemouth on February 11th, and finish up at the Manchester Arena on March 1st. Get your tickets HERE and pre-order 'Say Nothing' HERE. Not to be missed.

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Random Impulse announces first headline gig @ Barfly, Camden

After hitting the iTunes Hip-Hop top 10 with his latest EP 'Wildcard' this weekend, Random Impulse has today announced his first ever headline gig, which will take place at the Barfly in Camden on October 10th. With his electric guitar and his unique style of rapping, Random Impulse is one of the most intruiging and exciting live UK performers - for £8, you'd be silly to miss out. Get your tickets HERE and pick up the EP HERE.

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Example announces Feb/March arena tour

Following the huge success of his first arena tour earlier this year, Example has today announced a new arena tour for February/March 2013, which sees the Fulham-born singer/rapper call at 12 of the biggest venues in the UK. Republic Of Ireland & Northern Ireland dates will be revealed soon, but for now hit the jump and see the full list of dates - support comes in the form of Benga's live show.

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Ali Shaheed Muhammad (Tribe Called Quest) @ Plan B (Saturday 15th September‏)

A Tribe Called Quest member and Hip-Hop legend Ali Shaheed Muhammad has today been announced for a headline DJ show @ Plan B on September 15th. Support comes from Spin Doctor, Kidkanevil, DJ Excalibah & the Main Squeeze DJs, but it's no doubt that Ali will be the highlight of the show, spinning some of his iconic productions, along with numerous other Hip-Hop/Soul classics. All the info you need is after the jump.

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Clement Marfo & The Frontline - Us Against The World x All My Life

A clearly irate Clement Marfo took to his Twitter account earlier today to make his feelings felt about his label (Warner Music), the delayed release of his album and everything that he and The Frontline have been through over the past few years to get to this point. After making his feelings known, the rapper then tweeted a link to a ZIP folder called 'World War III', which includes 5 (unreleased) tracks from the band's forthcoming debut album. Keep up to date on Clement's Twitter HERE, and download the ZIP HERE. Quite an interesting move, but one that wasn't overly surprising after the things that have been said on Twitter over the past few weeks. What do you think of the whole situation?

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Discoteca Poca Presents...Danielle Moore (August 25th)

Liverpool-based Discoteca Poca is a predominantly Disco/House night, with previous guests including Dyed Soundorom, Tiger & Woods and Ivan Smagghe. This month The Shipping Forecast venue is currently preparing to welcome Crazy P lead singer Danielle Moore to perform a very rare solo DJ set, which is set to be a rather special night, with support coming from MrPaul & Michael Williams. Great music, all night - details after the jump.

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Mikill Pane signs publishing deal with Bucks Music Group

After a number of top quality EPs and countless live gigs over the past 12 months, London-based rapper Mikill Pane has today signed a publishing deal with Bucks Music Group, who look after the likes of Professor Green, Carl Cox, Fedde Le Grand and many more. This is another step in the right direction for Mr. Pane, who's debut album 'Blame Miss Barclay' is just around the corner and mini UK tour is set to kick off in September. Get your tickets for his tour HERE and check the dates after the jump.

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Example tops this week's Cool Cuts Chart with 'Say Nothing'

After getting its world premiere on Capital FM last week, and with all the remixes now online too, Example's new single has topped this week's Cool Cuts Chart. 'Say Nothing' is the lead single from Example's fourth studio album 'The Evolution Of Man', and will be available on September 16th, with remixes from Foamo, Roska, Hardwell & TC. The Cool Cuts Chart is the UK’s leading tastemaker dance chart compiled from reactions from tastemaker DJs and the Cool Cuts panel. Pre-order the single HERE - check out the video and the rest of the chart after the jump, which includes new entries from Deadmau5 & Alesso.

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Mystro announces debut album 'Mystrogen'

After a number of top quality EPs/mixtapes, along with some ups and downs, UK Hip-Hop heavyweight Mystro has this week announced the release of his long overdue debut album. The album is called 'Mystrogen' and will be released on September 10th, with features from Homeboy Sandman, Junior Reid, Daniel Debourg & more. Check out the full tracklist after the jump and pre-order HERE - this album is going to make people stand up and listen. The first single 'That Rush' is coming soon.

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KanYe West reveals artwork for 'Cruel Summer'

Moments ago, label owner KanYe West took to his Twitter to reveal the artwork and CD case for the forthcoming G.O.O.D. Music album 'Cruel Summer', which is set to drop September 4th. What do you all think of it?

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