Ed Sheeran - Drunk (Video)

After bringing you a live performance and a Drum & Bass remix earlier today, here is one of two official videos for Ed Sheeran's forthcoming single, 'Drunk', taken from his debut album '+'. A brilliant insight into Ed's life on the road/in the studio over the past 12 months. This is also my first appearance in a music video.

Nina Nesbitt - Skeletons (Video)

Some sick visuals for one of my favourite tracks from Nina Nesbitt's recently released 'Live Take' EP. The young Scottish singer/songwriter started to make huge movements in 2011, but 2012 is set to be an even bigger year. Pick up the EP HERE.

Etta James dies age 73

Ah man, this is sad news. Singing legend Etta James, whose assertive, soulful voice lit up such hits as 'My Funny Valentine', 'Something's Got a Hold on Me' and the wedding favorite 'At Last', has died, according to her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon. She was 73 and had been diagnosed with leukemia in 2010. James, who also suffered from dementia and hepatitis C, died at a hopsital in Riverside, California. Throughout her career, James overcame a heroin addiction, opened for the Rolling Stones, won six Grammys and was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Despite her ups and downs - including a number of health problems - she always maintained an optimistic attitude. Read the full story HERE, and enjoy one of my favourite tracks of all-time below. Rest in power...

Ed Sheeran - Drunk (Rudimental Drum & Bass Remix)

London-based production team Rudimental add a little horn-infused Drum & Bass flavour to the latest single from Ed Sheeran. This was premiered on Zane Lowe last night and will feature on the forthcoming 'Drunk' EP, which will be available in the not so distant future.

BamaLoveSoul - A Tribe Called Quest Samples (Vol. 1-4)

The guys over @BamaLoveSoul have been running a little series over the past few weeks, which has seen them hand picking near enough all of the incredible samples that A Tribe Called Quest have used throughout their entire discography. Over the 4 volumes there are 122 samples, including some classics, lots of obscure tracks and some unbelievable drum skits. Download this mind-blowing collection HERE and check out the tracklists out after the jump. Greatest group of all-time.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff - A Musical Journey (Mini-Documentary)

DJ Jazzy Jeff, the best DJ of all-time and one of the most under-rated producers to grace the earth, takes you on a musical journey by giving you an exclusive look at his recent tour of Asia. The video was shot by Christopher Schafer over the 12 shows that Jeff did in the Far East, and it seems as though he and his music went down extremely well out there. Hip-Hop is universal.

12th Planet, Skrillex & Kill The Noise - Burst (Feat. GMCFOSHO)

Here is my favourite track from 12th Planet's brand new EP, 'The End Is Near', which was released yesterday as a free download! 'Burst' brings together influences from all three of the producers' own work to create a simply mind-blowing piece of music. Download the EP HERE.

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Ed Sheeran - Drunk (Live @ Manchester Academy)

Here is Ed Sheeran performing 'Drunk' at Manchester Academy last weekend, which is his forthcoming single and the fourth to be lifted from his No.1 album '+'. Official video on the way, see more live videos after the jump.

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Anonymous takes down Department of Justice & Universal Music

After a Department of Justice-executed raid today on the file sharing site Megaupload, hackers aligned with the online collective Anonymous have shut down the websites for both the DoJ and Universal Music Group, the largest record company in America.

Update: Anonymous have also taken down RIAA's site.

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Megaupload shut down by US Officials

Megaupload, one of the internet's largest file-sharing sites, has been shut down by officials in the US. The site's founders have been charged with violating piracy laws. Federal prosecutors have accused it of costing copyright holders more than $500m (£320m) in lost revenue. The firm says it was diligent in responding to complaints about pirated material. Good business by Swizz Beatz. Full story after the jump...

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