Plan B - Playing With Fire (Prod. Labrinth) x Falling Down (Live Lounge)

With the film having hit cinema's around the country last week, Plan B tonight dropped into the Maida Vale studio to perform a special live lounge with his band, which included exclusive performances of new material from the 'iLL Manors' soundtrack. 'Playing With Fire' is produced by Labrinth, with the studio version featuring Etta Bond, and 'Falling Down' is an incredible Hip-Hop storytelling record that sees Ben Drew go back to his 'Who Needs Action When You Got Words' days. Cannot wait to see the film, because this soundtrack is already something really special.

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Flux Pavilion - Daydreamer (Feat. Example)

Premiered tonight as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World (by Huw Stephens), here is the lead single from Flux Pavilion's forthcoming debut album, which features singer/songwriter/rapper Example. A massive chorus, wonderful lyrics and the production works perfectly alongside Gleave's infectious vocals. This one will go down extremely well at festivals this Summer.

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Zane Lowe announces his Masterpiece albums for 2011

Following its success over the past four years, Zane Lowe's Masterpieces returns to BBC Radio 1 from Monday 21st November (7-9pm). Over the four consecutive nights, Zane will dedicate his show to four albums that he has crowned "musical masterpieces" for the way they altered the musical landscape at the time of their release. The four albums for this year are:

Monday 21st November: The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream (1993)
Tuesday 22nd November: Dizzee Rascal - Boy In Da Corner (2003)
Wednesday 23rd November: Amy Winehouse - Back To Black (2006)
Thursday 24th November: Oasis - Definitely Maybe (1994)

Zane explains: "It gets harder every year to pick them, but this year's four albums each hold a special place in the collections of many, whilst at the same time influencing many of today's most successful and brilliant artists. All of these albums are undeniable masterpieces"

These four iconic albums will be played in their entirety from start to finish, unedited and uninterrupted. each show also include interviews with the artists and others involved in the making of the album, giving a fascinating insight into the stories behind songs.

Ed Sheeran - Zane Lowe Session

Ed Sheeran took time out from his current UK tour to drop into the Maida Vale studios to perform a live session for Zane Lowe and have a rather in-depth chat about things musical; from him upcoming debut album, to the influences he gained through long road trips from Yorkshire to London with his Mum and Dad as a child. Whilst at the famous studios he performed a small snippet of You Need Me, an ever brilliant rendition of his debut single The A-Team and an incredibly unique cover of the theme tune for his favourite TV show, The Wire, which you can hear below. You can also download all 3 MP3s HERE to add to your collection.

Sooner: Example

Everything you need to know about Example’s new album & upcoming festivals (via Zane Lowe). Exciting times ahead.

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