Example signs US deal with Mercury Records

After a massive 2011, which saw Example have two no.1 singles and a no.1 album, he today announced that he has signed a US deal with Mercury Records. With the fourth album well under way, this is the perfect time for the Fulham-born singer/rapper to try and take over the States. Statement from the man himself after the jump. Extremely proud moment.

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Ed Sheeran nominated for 4 BRITs

Ed Sheeran, the man who's name is on everyones lips, today discovered that he has been nominated for 4 BRIT Awards, including British Male Solo Artist, British Breakthrough Act, British Single & British Album of the year. Just behind him with three nominations each are Adele, last year's global chart queen, and Jessie J, the 2011 winner of the Critics' Choice Award. The annual honours will be handed out @ London's O2 Arena on February 21. Hit the jump to see the full list of nominations.

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UKF - Bristol (Line-Up & Tickets) (February 25th)

The ever growing UKF team are proud to announce the full line-up for their forthcoming bass-heavy night in Bristol on February 25th. With the likes of Knife Party, Zane Lowe, Borgore, Shy FX & Breakage on the list, to name but a few, this is a night you definitely shouldn't miss. Pick up your tickets HERE and hit the jump to see the line-up in full.

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Murkage - Torches (Video)

Manchester-based collective Murkage return with some sick visuals for their latest track 'Torches'. You can download the track HERE for free, which comes with remixes from Dash Total'd, Star One and KEE. Also, you can still pick up tickets for Murkage's live performance, with Mikill Pane as support, at HMV's Next Big Thing @ The Ritz, Manchester HERE!

Smiler - Delorean (Feat. Wretch 32) (Back II The Future Video)

Here are some really cleverly put together Back II The Future based visuals for the latest Wretch 32-featuring single from upcoming MC, Smiler. Smiler's mixtape will be dropping in February, but for now, enjoy this and keep an eye out for him in 2012.

Abandoman - Burrito Freestyle (Filmed by Murray Cummings)

Abandoman, the main support act for Ed Sheeran's current UK tour, make a visit to Illegal Jacks in Edinburgh to drop a freestyle about all things Burrito-based. Genius, can't wait to see them perform tomorrow night.

Paul McCartney - Only Our Hearts (Feat. Stevie Wonder) x Home (When Shadows Fall)

My two favourite tracks from Paul McCartney's new album, Kisses On The Bottom, which is set to be released February 7th and is the first release from the singer/songwriter since 2007. 'Only Our Hearts' is a new collaboration with fellow legend Stevie Wonder on the Harmonica and 'Home (When Shadows Fall)' is a brilliant interpretation of Sam Cooke's 1963 classic. As he explains, "This is a collection of classic songs that inspired me to write songs - it's the type album you listen to at home after work, with a glass of wine or a cup of tea".

Master Shortie - All I Need (Feat. Bruno Mars)

Bruno Mars ventures into the UK scene by featuring on the new single from London-born rapper, Master Shortie. No word on an official release date, but this is presumably going to feature on Shortie's sophmore album and has all the elements to be it a massive hit in the UK charts.

Mikill Pane - I Like You

AH YEAH! Here is the first piece from Mikill Pane's forthcoming EP, The Morris Dancer, which is set to be released February 13th on Invader Music. Many people will have been introduced to the extremely talented lyricist's music through his collaboration with Ed Sheeran, but with 4 EP's behind him and a debut album expected later this year, Mikill Pane is doing everything in his power to solidify his status as a well-respected solo artist. The release will be supported with a free launch party at The Book Club, East London on 25th January, but for now you can pick up a free download of this track HERE. Blame Miss Barclay on the way...

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RESET! - Oh Yeah (Video)

Here are the official visuals for the latest single from Reset!, who are an Electronic collective that was formed in 2007 in Milan by 5 DJs, producers and promoters. Best video of 2012 so far, lads? Get your copy HERE.