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Bad Things hitmaker reveals the soundtrack to his life.
Oct 02, 2017
Daley: Soul music's most underrated refuses to keep it black-and-white on new album The Spectrum
Talented singer talks Prince, George Michael and the loss of his manager - but stays positive.
Jul 20, 2017
Jidenna explains 'If we truly believe it's our time' comment after One Africa Music Fest debacle
The Classic Man apologised to his fans after his performance at the Wembley festival didn't happen.
May 19, 2017
Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda: 'I do not care about holding the flag for rock'
Co-founder talks negative press, One More Light album and struggles of bandmate Chester Bennington.
May 18, 2017
Jamiroquai – Automaton album review: A throwback to the future with a healthy helping of funk
A welcome return for acid jazz's favourite sons with their first album in seven years.
Mar 31, 2017
Gang Signs & Prayer review: Stormzy's unique and potent debut continues work of grime classics before it
Stepping out from Skepta's shadow, Stormzy is ready to take the grime baton with 24 February release.
Feb 25, 2017
Dizzee Rascal takes it back to Da Corner in energetic throwback show
Celebrating his seminal 2003 debut album, the rapper took to the stage in front of a sold out crowd at London's Copper Box Arena.
Oct 23, 2016
Dizzee Rascal – Boy In Da Corner is a grime timeless classic
A look at the album that shaped a generation ahead of the grime star's headline show on 22 October.
Oct 21, 2016
Destroy and rebuild: Kings Of Leon return with Walls, their most unified album since Only By The Night
The Sex on Fire rockers firing on all cylinders with their seventh studio album.
Oct 15, 2016
The Game takes it back to 1992 on his latest album
Can the West Coast rapper deliver the same type of quality others in 1992 did?
Oct 14, 2016
The Get Down review: Music from Baz Luhrmann's ode to the 70s shows importance of soundtracking
OST features the likes of Nas, Miguel, Christina Aguilera and Nile Rodgers.
Aug 16, 2016
Bad Boy 20th anniversary: Top 20 songs including Mo Money Mo Problems from Diddy's label powerhouse
5CD digitally remastered box set has been released to mark the milestone.
Aug 15, 2016
The Get Down episode 1 shines a spotlight on adolescent mischief during beginnings of hip hop
Baz Luhrmann's flamboyant new Netflix drama is Moulin Rouge with two turntables and a mic.
Aug 12, 2016
The Get Down: Jaden Smith and Nelson George talk Baz Luhrmann's birth-of-rap Netflix show
Exclusive: Actor and show's supervising producer says show accurately depicts the birth of hip-hop.
Aug 02, 2016
As Beyoncé embarks on her UK tour, meet the man who Matthew Knowles entrusted to mould her and Destiny's Child
Tony! Toni! Toné! co-founder Dwayne Wiggins shaped Queen Bey when she was just 13
Jul 02, 2016
Does Jay Z have a problem marketing female artists? Former Roc Nation singer Bridget Kelly weighs in
Special Delivery hitmaker parted ways with Roc Nation in 2014.
Jun 21, 2016
MNEK: Meet Beyoncé, Madonna & JoJo's songwriting secret weapon
Grammy-nominated singer is credited on Beyoncé's new album Lemonade
Jun 04, 2016
Drake: Views album review - More 'single buying public' than 'hip hop underground'
Views displays glimpses of his rapping ability, yet ushers in a pop-sound tailored for the single buying public.
Apr 30, 2016
Is Charlamagne Tha God hip-hop's most controversial pundit?
The Breakfast Club's host talks Donkey of the Day, the Ma$e beef and P Diddy's Bad Boy reunion concert.
Apr 15, 2016
Anderson .Paak: Meet Dr Dre's latest protégé taking it from Compton to Malibu
California-born rapper definitely got next but didn't have an easy road to success.
Mar 07, 2016
2Pac - All Eyez on Me at 20: Remembering Death Row's finest 132 minutes with those who helped make it
IBTimes UK takes a closer look at 2Pac's incendiary classic with the stories of three men involved in its production.
Feb 15, 2016
Drake collaborators Majid Jordan colour outside the lines on self-titled debut album
R'n'b duo's debut album is a solid mix of house and soul.
Feb 06, 2016
Justice League make a statement with heavy hitters Drake and Rick Ross on 'super dope' tracks
Rook Flair talks sound kits, R Kelly controversy and new album, featuring Drake, Chris Brown and Future.
Jan 26, 2016
Sex, lies, and awkward interviews: Is it really the end for R. Kelly?
The r'n'b king's music career has be blighted by controversy in recent years.
Dec 22, 2015
Mack Wilds: So who exactly is Adele's Hello mystery man?
The 90210 star talks music, barbershop inspiration and being Adele's leading man.
Dec 15, 2015
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince tour: Will Smith 'threw it in the atmosphere and people lost it'
It's been 22 years since the DJ and Smith released their last album, Code Red.
Nov 16, 2015
Logic - The Incredible True Story review: Maryland rapper forms his own identity on sophomore album
Young Sinatra MC shows significant signs of progression as an artist in an album that tells a story of growth.
Nov 13, 2015
From Dr. Dre's Compton protege to Documentary 2 hitmaker : The rise and rise of The Game
The West Coast rapper has released the follow up to his 2005 album The Documentary.
Oct 25, 2015
West Coast Rider: The Documentary 2 could well be the most definitive album of The Game's career
Industry heavyweights including Dr Dre, Kanye West, Just Blaze and Timbaland feature on highly anticipated album.
Oct 17, 2015
