J Dilla Changed My Life - London/Manchester/Brighton (3rd-5th February)

For the sixth year running the UK is set to celebrate the life and work of the irreplacable James 'J Dilla'  Yancey - but this year is special, as the show is set to take to the road with three seperate events in London, Manchester & Brighton. The dream team of DJs, including Mr Scruff, Mr Thing, Harry Love & many more, will once again be joined on stage at all three events by last year's suprise guest, Dilla's mother, Maureen 'Ma Dukes' Yancey. Dilla's long-term friend and collaborator Phat Kat will also be hosting the events and will be performing some of his own Dilla-produced classics. I'll be down at the Manchester gig paying tribute to my favourite producer of all-time, and will hopefully see some of you there - it's going to be a special night. All the info you need for the 3 dates are after the jump. R.I.P. Jay Dee.

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Stooshe - Love Me (Feat. Travie McCoy) (Video)

BBC Sound of 2012 nominees Stooshe are back with some cool visuals for the extremely funky and catchy 'Love Me', which features Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy. This is the second single from their forthcoming debut album - it is set to be released March 5th on Warner Bros Records, and you can pre-order your copy by texting LOVEME to 80115. Love these girls.

Ryan Ashley - Mamma Knows Best (Jessie J Cover)

16-year old Ryan Ashley, who has previously covered artists such as Coldplay, Snow Patrol & Ed Sheeran, puts his own twist on 'Mamma Knows Best', a track taken from Jessie J's debut album 'Who You Are'. This guys vocal tone is seriously impressive, and I'm excited to hear what material of his own he has to bring to the table.

Kings Of The City - Make Me Worse (Video)

Featuring Vas Blackwood (Rory Breaker in Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels), here are some sick visuals for the latest track to be lifted from the 'No Rules To The Game EP' by Kings Of The City. Love these guys, download the EP HERE.

Nathaniel - Left For Dead (Feat. I-20)

Here is a brand new track from Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Nathaniel, which is a bluesy themed collaboration with Disturbing tha Peace rapper I-20. Taken from the forthcoming mixtape 'BORN', the Dirty Dunnz produced track sees Nathaniel breaking down his feelings to an ex-lover who has called quits on their relationship. For those of you who recognise the name, Nathaniel appeared on collaborations with Ludacris, Wiz Khalifa, Jadakiss, DJ Kay Slay, DJ Khaled and Papoose in 2011. Big tune.

Beach Break 2012

Beach Break today announced that tickets for their 2012 festival will be going on sale from February 1st. To celebrate this, they have also launched their new website and the viral video above to give you an idea of what you can expect this year. The South Wales based festival sold out last year, they're expecting the same happen again this year, so if you're into Urban Pop music, then you should get your tickets booked ASAP.

Netsky - Give & Take

Belgian-born Drum & Bass superstar Netsky kicks 2012 off in style, with the release of the anthemic 'Give & Take', which is the first single from his forthcoming sophmore album on Hospital Records. Pick up your copy HERE.

Ryan Keen - Live @ Manchester Academy (14/01/12) (Photos by Emily Coxhead)

Saturday night saw Ed Sheeran play his 2nd night running at Manchester Academy, with long-term friend Ryan Keen as support. Emily Coxhead was down at the gig to take some shots of Ryan's performance - above is my favourite, and you can see all the pictures HERE. Big year for this man.

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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