Hodgy Beats & Tyler, The Creator - P x Tyler The Creator, Frank Ocean & Syd - Analog 2

My two favourite tracks from Odd Future's new release 'The Of Tape Vol. 2', which is the follow up to their debut mixtape. The tape as a whole is hit and miss from start to finish, with glimpses of genius (like this) and moments of complete madness, but one thing I will say - it's amazing to have a Hip-Hop crew making real mixtapes like this again. Out March 20th.

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Melanie Fiona - L.O.V.E. (Feat. John Legend) x Running (Feat. NaS)

'L.O.V.E.' & 'Running' are my two favourite tracks from Melanie Fiona's highly anticipated sophmore album 'The MF Life', which sees the Canadian songstress hook up with R&B superstar John Legend and Hip-Hop legend NaS. Dropping March 20th - very good album.

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Wretch 32 to make Sankeys debut next Friday

After an incredible 2011, which saw him have three top 5 singles and his sophmore album reach number 1, Wretch 32 is now set to make his debut performance at the world famous Sankey Soaps in Manchester. The London-born rapper will be headlining the night on behalf of Twice As Nice, which basically made Ayia Napa a rival to Ibiza in the 90s, alongside DJ Ironik, Steve Sutherland & Matt Lamont. All the info you need, after the jump.

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Deadmau5 - Failbait (Feat. Cypress Hill)

After teasing us with lots of new tracks over the past few months, Deadmau5 comes through with a previously heard track from 2009, but with vocals from Cypress Hill over the top. Hip-Hop Mau5 is sick.

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Vato Gonzalez & Diplo - Rasclat Riddim

Following on from his 'Badman Riddim' last year, Vato Gonzalez hooks up with Diplo for 'Rasclat Riddim', which Diplo has put up for free download on his SoundCloud. Diplo isn't messing about in 2012, is he...

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NaS - The Don (Prod. Salaam Remi, Da Internz & Heavy D)

After dropping the artwork earlier, NaS unleashes the second single from his forthcoming 'Life Is Good' album, which is produced by Salaam Remi, Da Internz & the late Heavy D. THE KING IS BACK!!!

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Fixers - Iron Deer Dream (Delta Heavy Remix)

Following on from their fabulous remix of Nero's 'Must Be The Feeling', Delta Heavy have now unleashed an incredible remix of the new single from Fixers. Heavy, but uplifting; this is a refreshing piece of music from one of the most genuinely exciting production acts out there right now.

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Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood (Psymbionic Remix)

Psymbionic drops off a brand new drumstep remix of thi Gorillaz classic in support of his forthcoming EP 'Ride With Me', which will be out April 3rd on MalLabel. Massive, and another free download.

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NaS, Drake, 50 Cent, Rick Ross & J. Cole to headline Frauenfeld Festival, Switzerland

The lineup for this year's Openair Frauenfeld Festival in Switzerland was announced the other day, and for anyone who is into Rap music, it doesn't disappoint. The headliners include Drake, 50 Cent, NaS, Rick Ross & J. Cole, with the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Mos Def, Yelawolf & Royce Da 5'9 also making an appearance. The festival takes place from July 6th to July 8th, and tickets can be purchased HERE.

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Ed Sheeran interview with VH1 @ SXSW

After recently finishing his first ever European tour, Ed Sheeran has now made the trip over to Texas for his debut at SXSW, where he is set to perform 7 times over the course of the week. Yesterday he played his first two shows, and VH1 caught up with him last night at the W Hotel in Austin, where he performed a spirited and energetic set as part of the VH1 Rock Docs party. Check it out after the jump - some really interesting questions, and answers.

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