Wretch 32's new album is set to push him to the top of London's urban music scene, alongside Tinie and Dizzee. He tells David Smyth, that anyone from his riot-wrecked neighbourhood could make it... more
P Diddy worked in the music industry for seven years before launching his own clothing line Sean John, and Jay-Z was already famous when he set up Rocawear... more
If you’re mad enough, you could attend a music festival every weekend from late May to September. From Florence in a field to Snoop Dogg in the park, David Smyth outlines a hectic schedule.... more
While its conclusion strives a little too hard for immediate relevance, Posh combines topicality with dramatic appeal. It mostly works a treat.... more
In an extract from Paul Du Noyer's exhilarating new history of the music that defines the capital, he recalls an early meeting with quintessentially London singer Amy Winehouse... more
British singers Estelle and Duffy will battle it out at this year's Music of Black Origin (Mobo) Awards after receiving nominations for Best Female.... more
Meat Market - a combination of bands and DJs - has already played host to acts including Pull Tiger Tail, Hatcham Social and Collapsing Cities.... more
Dizzee Rascal confirmed his status as London's number one rapper when he performed at Koko. Opening with old favourite, Just A Rascal, Dizzee had the crowd on his side from the word go.
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Dizzie Rascal goes head-to-head with Wiley, Biffy Clyro rock with their fourth album and Paul McCartney shows he can still churn out a tune or two in this week's top CDs ... more
A taste of Japanese club culture, Super Furry Animals on the decks and Eddy Temple-Morris' dancefloor-filling, bleepy studio boffins. Chris Elwell-Sutton picks this weekend's best club nights.... more
Legendary New York house label Def Mix takes over Turnmills, Northern Soul comes to Brixton and the Great British Indie Air Guitar Showcase takes place this weekend.... more
The east London collective Roll Deep fronted a police campaign against gun crime last year. Music isn't going to solve the problem, they say - but it can help.... more
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