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UK NEWS: ALEXANDRA BURKE DISMISSES ELTON JOHN’S CLAIMS THAT SIMON COWELL WILL DROP HER FROM HIS LABEL

Alexandra Burke has addressed Elton John’s claims that entertainment mogul Simon Cowell will drop her from his Syco label. The singer told the Metro newspaper, “it’s a bit weird because I’ve met Elton a few times and every time he’s said he loves my music. I don’t want to get into a row about those comments because I haven’t seen them.” Elton’s exact words were that Alexandra would be “humped and dumped” by Cowell. Alexandra is currently working on her sophomore LP, []

THE SEARCH FOR BRITAIN’S NEXT RAPSTAR BEGINS…

Def Jam Rapstar Forms Groundbreaking Association with Atlantic Records UK & HMV Def Jam Rapstar, the hotly-anticipated interactive Hip Hop video game, is proud to announce a groundbreaking association with Atlantic Records UK. The label, which has released world-renowned music from stars such as Flo-Rida, Jay-Z, T.I., Lupe Fiasco, B.o.B, Missy Elliott, Plan B and many more, will offer a record deal to the winner of Def Jam Rapstar’s nationwide search for Britain’s best new Rapper – The first time new music []

UK MUSIC NEWS: SHARDINAY RELEASES ‘OH BOY’ MERCHANDISE

Earlier this year Shardinay set the UK scene “alight” with her debut single Oh Boy. Now the “singer” hopes to extend her 15 minutes of fame by releasing Oh Boy merchandise courtesy of Vista Print. Christmas is just around the corner folks! So if you’re desperate for a Christmas present to give away click HERE to purchase.

UK MUSIC: ORIE – I LOVE U (FOREVER REMIX) / MIXTAPE

UK artist Orie caused quite a stir when he was featured on Mad News earlier this year , and now the singer/rapper is back with the new single  I Love U and the mixtape  Man Behind The Illusion Vol.1 (Instrumentals). Click HERE to download mixtape and check out the single I Love You below. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

UK HIP HOP: J THE EXODUS – 360 FULL CIRCLE MIXTAPE

Talented up and coming rapper J The Exodus (real name Jason Hayles) is  one-third of the  rap collective Midas Touch alongside fellow group members AKS and Phoenix Da Icefire both of whom have enjoyed relative success with their own solo projects earlier this year. J has now branched out on his own and released the new mixtape 360: Full Circle (Free to download), which features fourteen diverse yet distinctive tracks. 360 – Full Circle” (Tracklist & Credits) 01a. Intro (Original: Miles Davis []

UK MUSIC: LETHAL B – ‘POW 2011’

Lethal B’s new track Pow 2011 premiered on Tim Westwood’s show this evening. The “revamp” of the 2004 hit this time features Wiley, Kano, Ghettz, JME and Chipmunk. In my opinion Pow 2004 was a lot better. Lethal should have left it alone. The 2011 version is just unnecessary. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?

UK EVENT: DONAE’O AND GUESTS GET ‘UNPLUGGED’ AS PART OF LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL

This November Urban Development brings you Unplugged Sessions. Part of this year’s London Jazz Festival, Unplugged will be taking place on Friday 19th November at Stratford Circus and features the likes of Donae’o, Kele Le Roc and Ed Sheeran. Put simply, Unplugged is a must-see for any true live music lover. Event: Unplugged Sessions Date: Friday 19th November 2010 Venue: Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, London, E15 1BX. Transport: Stratford (Central Line, Jubilee Line & London Overground) Tickets: £12 / £8 concessions Time: []

UK MUSIC: CHIPMUNK – FLYING HIGH

Rapper Chipmunk has been raving about his new single Flying High for the past week now.  So does it lived up to the hype? Well like with most mainstream UK “urban” music these days… no not really. But to be fair the production isn’t bad. The video – another UK emcee going out of his way to honour Jay-Z by mimicking his mannerisms and choice of clothing.  Then we have the African theme running through the video which doesn’t connect to the track. []