Damn you writer’s block, stifling any attempt at a memorable introduction to get things under way. Another piece of paper screwed up and headed towards the bin...what’s that though...Grand Slam grunter Serena Williams has released a hip-hop track? And subsequently has shown true rapper heritage by getting annoyed at having it leaked online? You couldn’t make it up, and that, ladies and gentleman, is this month’s introduction written. Keep on with those volleys and chop-shots Serena. Wanna watch a mid 80s hip-hop documentary overseen by an impossibly-named, Dutch Jarvis Cocker-lookalike? Of course you do ...

Silkie & Quest are set to take charge of the next instalment of Tempa's 'Dubstep Allstars' mix series. One of the most influential names in bass culture, Tempa have helmed the Dubstep Allstars series for years now. Charting the evolution and progression of dubstep, the compilations act as a barometer for innovation at 140 BPM. Two pioneers, Silkie & Quest are ideal candidates to take hold of the next instalment in the series. 'Dubstep Allstars Vol. 9' belongs to them, with the duo calling in favours from some high ranking places. Dubstep may be splintering beyond any recognition, but Silkie & Quest prove that plenty of innovation still exists within the established templates. Opening with Swindle, the mix contains some exclusive material from Silkie & Quest's own hard drive. Alongside this, the pair manage to coax Digital Mystikz producer Mala into handing over the VIP cut of 'Eyez'. Speaking recently, Silkie said that the mix "came from a desire to emulate the music I loved - garage and 90s R&B;". Continuing, the producer admitted: "I feel a compulsion to add the jazz and the soul to the music, and find it harder to leave it out." 'Dubstep Allstars: Vol.09' is due to be released on July 23rd. Tracklisting: 01/ Swindle - Superhero 02/ Silkie - Lucky 03/ Quest - The Seafront 04/ Swindle - Belfast 05/ Silkie - Get Up and Dance 06/ Quest - Somewhere 07/ Quest - Deep Inside 08/ L Wiz - 4.42 oz 09/ Silkie - Selva Nova 10/ Silkie Vs. Von D - Snowed In 11/ Swindle - Do The Jazz 12/ Mala - Eyez VIP 13/ Mizz Beats & Jay Retro - Level O 14 ...

Artist: Maybach Music Group Title Of Album: Concrete Jungle 2 (MMG Edition) Year Of Release: 2012 Genre: Rap, Hip-Hop Quality: mp3 | Stereo Bitrate: 192 kbps | 44.1 Khz Total Size: 73 mb Tracklist: 1.Maybach Music Group – Intro 2.Meek Mill Feat. Big Sean – Burn [Prod. By Jahlil Beats] 3.Wale Feat. Jadakiss, Styles P. & French Montana – Paper Tags [Prod. By Jahlil Beats] 4.Meek [...]

Avengers star Scarlett Johansson has been showing off some new wrist ink as she does her press rounds for the movie, but there was an bit of mystery surrounding exactly what her new permanent jewelry symbolized.  PHOTOS: Scarlett Johansson Keeps It Classy On Cover Of Flare - But Gets Sexier Inside!  The ink mystery is finally solved, and we have also learned that ScarJo puts on for her city. According to the actress, the wrap around wrist tattoo pays homage to her hometown of New York City.  The new tattoo says the words "I [heart] NY" on a rosary-bead inspired design ...

Steve Soto of Adolescents was interviewed recently before an acoustic performance, where he revealed that his band is in the studio now recording an EP. The record will be a vinyl-only, Europe-only release, to coincide with the band's upcoming European tour this summer. Concrete Jungle Records, who put out the band's 2011 album The Fastest Kid Alive , will be releasing the EP.

Loyal Sex and the City fans may be reluctant to admit that their woman-bible saga has ended and Sarah Jessica Parker only lives on as Carrie Bradshaw during late night syndication. STORY: The New Carrie Bradshaw Is Coming To A TV Near You! Not to be disheartened, the CW has brought another three-name blond beauty to drop cliché one-liners as article starters over a Cosmopolitan as Carrie Bradshaw:  AnnaSophia Robb. This fall, AnnaSophia will take on the task of becoming the young, fun, yet seriously confused Carrie Bradshaw before she mastered the art of taxicab hailing and rich man hunting ...

Assemble a crack team of soul musicians at Muscle Shoals studios and what do you get? That's right – a soft rock classic Here's a soft rock classic with a country flavour from the 1972 album by American brothers Steve and Tim Smith, joined by Wayne Perkins. It's perhaps not the genre you'd have expected given their backgrounds. Steve Smith had played on some of the classic southern soul tracks recorded by the likes of Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers and Wilson Pickett at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Birmingham, Alabama. Arthur Alexander and Ben Atkins ...

Rihanna likes herself tat tat tatted up! PHOTOS: Rihanna Rocks A See Through Top! The 24-year-old Bajan beauty showed off her new tattoo of a miniature cross, making this #16 in her tattoo collection. The new ink is of a slanted cross, right on Rihanna's collarbone. PHOTOS: Dope Domes! Rappers & Rockers Who Have Head Tattoos Currently in the Concrete Jungle, RiRi got her new ink at a tattoo shop in NYC's Lower East Side. She went to her good friend and tattoo designer Bang Bang for the artwork, which coincided with him opening his new store. Rihanna has ...

Nneka 's new LP will make you want to dance, no doubt about it. Right from the kick off, 'Lucifer (No Doubt)' bounces right into your brain and makes you want to bob; and it doesn’t matter where you are. A heady mixture of soul and hip hop, Soul is Heavy is Nneka’s fourth studio release, and the first since 2010’s Concrete Jungle . That was her first work to be released in the US and the first to bring her international recognition, but those in the know have set high hopes on her: she’s drawn comparisons ...

Courtesy of *Concrete Jungle Records, **Death By Stereo *are back and louder than ever with their sixth full-length studio album, *Black Sheep Of The American Dream. *The album is set for release on April 20th, 2012 and is a chance to catch *Death By Stereo *return to their hardcore punk roots,...

When they last played Womad in New Zealand - in the concrete jungle of Auckland's Aotea Square in 1999 - the Master Drummers of Burundi marched out with big drums balanced on their heads, beating them as they went.Then they stopped,...

Brooklyn boy Josh Baze rapped his way out of the concrete jungle, and is now basking in the Hollywood limelight. NEW MUSIC: Josh Baze "Ghosts N' Stuff"   Becoming the talk of blogs virtually overnight, Josh boasts accomplishments like winning MTV's Freshman Five and working with legendary hip-hop director Hype Williams .  GlobalGrind caught up with the former Versace model to talk about his debut album Hi-Heels & Low-Lifes , working with Hype Williams, and collaborating with Deadmau5.  NEW MUSIC: Josh Baze "Hollyhood" Check out our exclusive interview below! GlobalGrind: Can you tell us a little bit about your forthcoming debut album, Hi-Heels ...

Borrowing a little bit of the swagger of the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion are Funk Police: ' Funk Police steals black rhythms from an hypothetical rainforest and hurl them into their concrete jungle. Throbbing bass, sharp upbeat guitars and schizoid vocals over the haunting tribal drums' Can't beat a good bit of hyperbole can you? Their new long player is out now on Avant! Records , grab it over at Bandcamp . Funk Police- Back Inside You (Download)

Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) Enjoy! Tracklist: Positive Vibration ----------------- 01:30 Wake up and live ----------------- 06:30 I Shot the Sheriff ------------------ 11:50 Ambush in the Night -------------- 16:25 Concrete Jungle ------------------- 20:14 Running Away --------------------- 25:12 Crazy Baldheads ------------------- 29:10 Them Belly Full, but We Hungry -- 33:21 The Heathen ------------------------- 36:44 Ride Natty Ride --------------------- 41:16 Africa Unite -------------------------- 45:29 One Drop ---------------------------- 49:57 Exodus ------------------------------- 54:01 So Much Things to Say -------------- 59:59 Zimbabwe ---------------------------- 01:03:40 Jamming ------------------------------ 01:07:47 I Wanna Love You ------------------- 01:12:44 Kinky Reggae ------------------------- 01:16 ...

We know, there’s sorta plenty already… but you can never have too many creative spaces, right? From The L : Some are tucked away in seldom seen corners of the city, others are in plain view, a few are two-faced tricksters operating as, say, tortilla factories by day, music clubs by night. Point is, we live in a concrete jungle of structures and spaces waiting to be turned into DIY venues by the wave of a promoter-godfairy’s wand. Lest we forget, Issue Project Room was once housed in a silo; Damon Dash’s office basement hosted one of Sleigh ...