OK, this is my fave Weezy song - well, for now at least!?

The Carter 3 was perhaps one of the best hip hop albums to date. It's deep in it's variations of musical layers and Weezy explores a variety of issues and song genres to make this an accomplished album.

I could listen to this album all day - any song on it competes with the next, every tune lingers well after it's finished, and the imagery it creates is vividly memorable.

This song is the killer track for me. Very much a soulful suicidal song to haunt the more darker moments we all travel to... Whether more frequently than we would prefer to.

More amazing stuff from the original score of Tron Legacy by Daft Punk.

This is a great tune - very futuristic, with classic Daft Punk noise frequencies and fax machine style house music (if there is such a thing?!)

I cannot comprehend the vast array of noises and technical sound bites that feature on this tune - and it's still only one of a few tunes to be put out prior to release of the movie in the next couple of months.

I like the way Daft Punk actually feature briefly in the movie too (if you look closely towards the end of this video).

It's looking hot and I reckon it will be one of the biggest movies this year - and possibly one of the best selling movie soundtracks this year too.

The question is... would I be this much into a movie if it wasn't for the Daft Punk soundtrack?... who knows - either way, this tune is mind bogglingly good :)

I'm not entirely sure what Lil Wayne is up to these days musically, since the drop of I Am Not A Human Being - he's been putting out stuff on the web and I can't complain regarding the quality - it's all still there.

However, he's guest starred on the latest offering from Mack Maine who is going to blow up shortly I reckon. He's on the Young Money band wagon and he's got enough backing and people behind the scenes to ensure he is a successful product.

This tune is a nice weezy dirty hazy arrangement - with the classic YMCM big beat break and heavy pounding bass drop as regularly featured on a lot of the Young Money stuff.

Not entirely sure what their rapping about - seems to be about drugs, girls, music, and cars - your usual working week for these guys I guess. Nice to see Gudda Gudda throwing himself about these days too.

It's a hot tune and probably going to blow up real big soon too. I especially like the weird voice recorder electro stuff they do to the vocals - it makes for a better sounding and engaging listen to the growly snarling rapping.


Turned up loud - then the head nodding ensues :)

I've recently been listening to a fair bit of Kanye, but I checked these guys out and it's pretty amazing stuff. They can certainly rap and ad lib well, and their beats are pretty dope too.

Kanye and Lupe deliver some clever imaginative rhymes but all in all it's good decent hip hop music. Nothing spectacular, nothing ground breaking, just clever music really.

Check them out if you can - it's worth a spin folks :)

Here's some more Daft Punk stuff just to show how amazing these guys really are. I've haven't seen them live yet - but guess this is an amazing example of 'putting on a show'?!

This is insane - love the mixing, cutting, fading, screwing and general mish mash of all there songs and samples for the live crowd. This was truly amazing dance music at it's best.

You just have to love this - amazing :)

Like most geeks, I've been waiting for the Daft Punk Soundtrack to the Tron Legacy to hit the airwaves - but it's still pretty hush right now. There's a complete website dedicated to the soundtrack itself - as linked here

This is going to be absolutely large - not just the soundtrack itself, but the movie is looking fantastic. I've watched the trailers and listened to the scraps of Daft Punk tunes that will make it onto the soundtrack - and they are pretty sick!

There's nothing like future proof electro shock music by Daft Punk to get the blood flowing I can tell you. This tune is very infectious and pulsates with a deep growly bass line that shakes your spine if turned up even slightly loud.

I'm excited about the movie and the soundtrack to drop - not long left now; but the thought of some new Daft Punk is absolutely brilliant!

It's been ages since these guys were back on the scene, but I'm very happy that they came back in a big way.

Here's my fave trailer to the Tron Legacy for anyone who surprisingly hasn't already checked it out already :)

Is there anyone who loves hip hop music and DOESN'T LOVE the new N.E.R.D stuff off their new record Nothing?? I don't think so - this record is an absolute banger!!

I've been checking out the tunes and it's totally fresh and sizzling with flavour - lots of snarey drumming and clugging bass guitars give that feel of a moody bluesy band with a horizontal chillaxing vibe.

My current fave tunes are Party People, Hot n Fun, Nothing On You, Hypnotize U, Help Me and Life As A Fish.

These songs still have that smokey jazz feel - but there's a strong current of electro thrown in; this is best seen on the song Hypnotize U, as it features an almost airy and infectious arrangement from Daft Punk.

There's some great crazy 70' psychedelia thrown in there too; and this wide selection of what can only be described as 'world music', is more than welcome from a band who seemingly stuck to their guns with heavy dusty drums and deep frogging bass lines.

All in all, I reckon it's the best record yet - the most accessible, the most wide ranging, and the most uplifting too.

Well done boys - I'm sure many will agree with open arms too :)

P.S. Here's a live version of their big club tune on the record, Party People, which actually features T.I. I do like the way the line 'What I need what I need is that girl there' sounds very similar to the MJ classic 'Don't Stop'? Bit geeky that :)

Taylor Swift has to be my guilty pleasure - amongst my collection of hardcore hip hop, grime, rock n' roll and indie music; I've always got room for some Taylor!

I loved this VMA performance, it was very mature and grown up - yet her new LP has all sorts of tweenie stuff on it. It's still getting some rotation on my iPod - but she's one of those artists I'm embarrassed to say I listen to ;)

Well, here's an insight into my crazy mind - one man's guilt is another man's pleasure?? Lol

It's still a brilliant tune - from a brilliant record me thinks xo

I'm back on the Kanye West tip peeps!.. And his new diamond teeth ain't the only thing popping!

Here's another great track from his G.O.O.D Friday's giveaways. It's pretty good (as usual with his quality control) and got that whole crazy future psychedelic sh@t all over it again! Love the fact that Mos Def has finally got in on it along with Big Sean; as usual Lupe Fiasco is there carrying the ball safely too.

I'm always gonna say this, but Kanye is the sh@t and I love his stuff. Can't wait to hear his stuff from the Jay-Z duo album soon too.

Gotta give the boy props - his everywhere and still smashing up the scene :)

Got this guys album and it's seriously dope. 'Won't Go Quietly' isn't your typical dance album with a few singles on it; it's very deep in it's roots and there's a bit of everything on there to be honest. Some grime stuff, some dance stuff, some big beat stuff and general clubbie stuff too.

I rate Example because he's stepped out of the traditional 'this is what dance music should be' persona and just put out a great sounding record for all types to like.

You don't have to love dance music to love this record, there's plenty to keep you busy. My fave tracks are probably 'Won't go Quietly', 'Last One Standing' and 'Kickstarts' - but there's loads of top stuff on here to keep your head nodding and face smiling.

The big single off this record was 'Kickstarts' - it's a nice aide memoir to people rolling in and out of relationships when you think you've found 'it'... but then realise it's not 'it', and the new thing might be 'it', but you're just not sure what 'it' is anymore? lol

I love this song and I'm sure there's loads of people who do too.

... And the love kickstarts again :) lovely...

Nelly isn't back!... the boy never left as far as I was concerned!

This tune has that great 80's beat sample and those retro synths all over it. It does remind me of old skool Whitney Houston and Chaka Khan, but with some tight rapping from Nelly and Plies, and smooth sauce drizzled all over it by Chris Brown - it's a real winner this joint.

Think the tune itself is about stealing someones girl from right under their feet, but there's nothing consciously wrong with that when being discussed in a over produced rap song is there? lol

I like the feel of this song, it's more of a RnB track than an all out hip hop offering, but it fits real well in the demands of Nelly fans awaiting his real grown up comeback to the game.

It's definitely worth a spin and I'm sure there's quite a few Nelly fans who will be pleased with this return to form I reckon :)

50 Cent is back again and is spittin' all sorts of crazy sh$t with the boy YG. Loving the remix he's done here; it's got that old dusty crackly sound with a hugging bass line and ripply piano clinking throughout.

I've always loved 50's swagger and the way he mumbles and spits through his gritted teeth when he rhymes, but this tune is all nasty and crazy in a real bad way too!

Love listening to this song very loud in my headphones, it's got that laid back southern feel to it and a load of dirty attitude to spare. It's been a while since I last heard a hip hop song that made me think...'damn, this sh%ts good?', but I guess 50 doesn't really put his name on anything that he doesn't believe in,... or support, or approve, or simply can't make some serious money off!

So I'm feelin' this tune and loving the arrangement all over it... So what does 'toot it & boot it' actually mean again?? ;) xo

I'll say this... I've always loved, and will always love Kate Nash. Her music has always created great vibes with me, and it's the sort of music I like to listen to when I'm restless and itching with randomness. It's really thought provoking and her cockney rhyme-lullabies are great fun on the mind.

In terms of her music being labelled as leaning towards the female of the species is unfair; I certainly feel that anyone willing to listen to heartfelt emotions littered across a few tracks will love Kate Nash.

My fave song off 'My Best Friend Is You' is 'Paris'. It's a no holds barred brass band piano chugging affair of tippy toe mercurialism! It's a great bicycle ride of a song that evokes feelings of warm friendship and telling people all sorts of bonkers barminess!

It's ace, it's heart warming, and for all it's worth - it makes for great music for poker dot dress wearing girls to shake to ;)

Now you I know you all love Taylor Swift right?! This girl epitomises what's so amazing about the teenie pop folky scene right now... Which is that if you put enough make-up on it, enough money behind it and enough promo all over it - then you can easily devour the teen masses.

Believe it or not, I did get 'Fearless' and I'm slightly embarrassed to say... That it was actually very good!?! Her music is written very well with cliche verses and imagery - but there's nothing wrong with that I reckon.

I do like this pop tune 'Speak Now', it's timidly paced and chirpy in all sorts of ways. Very catchy and fun is what it really succeeds to be, but its not a bad thing to have a bit of Taylor in amongst your Kings Of Leon and The XX tunes?... Right?? Lol

It doesn't have to be serious all the time, sometimes it's OK to say... "hey, I love Taylor Swift man!" :)

Now when I heard about this cover, I was a bit worried - especially coz I love love love The XX. But this version by the very original and unique Shakira has got a thumbs up from me.

It retains the sentiments from the original meaning of the XX version, but I like the fact that she stepped it up a couple of gears.

There are still a few of the original samples in there - but all in all, it's a decent effort from a decent artist.

Whether XX fans will agree is another topic altogether - but I like it... After all, it's the only decent tune she has on 'Sale El Sol', and 'She Wolf' was just OK... But I am a bloke - and she is well fit too ;)

OK, so who's got the new Kings of Leon record 'Come Around Sundown' - well, I have and after all the hype and general hysteria... it's OK... no really, it's just 'alright'.

Nothing ground breaking, nothing over the top, nothing too far out - just a nice 'in the middle of the road' record for none offensive listening types.

It doesn't pull at your heart strings, it won't make you think deep serious thoughts, and it wont make you wanna 'rock out with your c$ck out!' - but hey, I bet all KOL fans will love this record.

I've got a few faves already; namely Beach Side, Radioactive, No Money, The Face and Back Down South. These are simple songs with no fancy stuff - no extra trimmings, no fancy buckles and no fireworks. Plain and simple KOL folks... but I never said that was a bad thing?

I love these guys and I'll probably be one of those guys who will always run for the next KOL record on release day, but it's not the most exciting album on the block right now.

Give it a listen - or as I have done, listen to the short interviews they've released out there. This one above is about my fave-bestest-loveliest song on the record, Beach Side.

It's simple, flat pack assembly tune'age for the not so fussy people... with a bit of a tendency to make you shake yo' hips to doll ;)

I was driving to work today and everything was fine and dandy. I parked up and locked the car, and as I started to walk away, I noticed that one of my tyres had a slow puncture! Well, I thought of the hassle of getting it changed - but then I remembered that it could have been due to the tyre being 'under pressure' - then I started laughing as I walked and humming this tune.

Thant's all really - I never got into Queen too much, but this song is their best one for me; and it was even better when David Bowie ripped it up too!

So I'm getting my tyre sorted - and I've got this tune on loop on my iPhone - enough said :)

So if you loved the Kill Bill score that RZA did, then you know there were some very varied and wide ranging songs on there. One in particular that stood out in my mind was a song by Meiko Kaji.

I'll be honest - I'd never heard of the lady, let alone wonder what era/genre her music fell in. However, being the open minded varied dude that I am, I gave it a few spins and realised something very quickly.

This music is beautifully deep and rich in swooping strings and soft flutes throughout. Her voice is mesmerising - absolutely heartfelt all the way.

The movie was a blast, the performances memorable, and the score was awesome too. But this song - this song opened up my mind to a new kind of music.

The flower of carnage is anything but; more like delicate petals showering your face on a crisp spring morning.

... It's just beautiful really :)

Following my ongoing love for The XX, this is another great song off their award winning album. Amongst the hardcore XX fans; this song has a very, very special place in their hearts.

There have been lots of fans, arty folk and general budding filmy peeps making videos/short films to this song. It has a strong message and vivid meaning regarding relationships, and the ebb and flow of being in one. Need to give props to yevainethesky for this video.

It's a very moody and stern piece of blissful tune'age. Sometimes we all say things in the heat of the moment, perhaps it's when the lights are off and our heads hit the pillow, or even when we irrationally send texts/emails in fits of rage - this song puts all of that onto a few bars and makes it a real experience in musical form.

The key line in this song that everyone seems to sing/hum/mumble to themselves (including myself!) is 'Maybe I had said. Something that was wrong. Can I make it better with the lights turned on'.

For lovers... and fighters everywhere ;)

When I was about 15 years old, I thought trip hop music was the future and they way forward for everything!... Nothing touched it and everything else was rubbish. I was spending all my pocket money on records by David Holmes, Massive Attack, Portishead, Tricky, PJ Harvey, Mr.Scruff and DJ Shadow.

DJ Shadow was the beginning and end of all things big beat trip-hop for me. I couldn't get enough of the clunky beats and breaks, the moody deathly drums, the jerky-awkwardness of his beats, and that always perfect pinpoint delivery he had with the 808 drum machine and decks was standard.

This tune was the killer one for me. It was the one that made me get all serious about big beat trip-hop music - and a decade on since, I'm still searching for music that makes me feel the same way ever since.

This is a real fave for my moody-bluesy evenings - nothing comes close to the drum machine surround scape soundtrack that is DJ Shadow.

On my recent adventure for music that has been calming and tranquil - my daily pit stop has always included my fave boys Foals.

I always feel that every time I play a Foals tune in my headphones, I'm taken into a musical maths lesson and my ears are learning a new rhythmic algebra algorithm - their music is delivered with such scientific poise and accuracy - each beat, each strum, each chord, and each bar is simply rich with colour.

Their recent album Total Life Forever is like a world ticket for music lovers - travelling through a lush jungle of noises and beats that take a few listens to identify exactly where they origin from and how exotic they really are.

Gotta give these dudes props for pushing the boundaries further with each song they layout. Or as I like to call it - music for clever people.

OK, so these guys have blown up now and since Mercury Music Prize fame, they've been pretty much everywhere. From T.V adverts, backing music on BBC programmes, and accompanying all U.S teen drama make out scenes; you cannot deny these guys there dues.

For such a young outfit, their music sound really adult and grown up. It's the sort of chill out music you can have on in the background, or alternatively just simply put your headphones on and drift off to a world of make believe.

It's music for a new generation of kids - kids who want something different to unwind to and not too much fuss over it either.

This one's a fave of mine, nice quaint plucks and soft tones dripping all over it. Only a few beats that go over a whisper and a musical pace to match that of normal breathing - why can't all music be this simply complicated - it sounds effortless, but deep enough to keep you hooked.

It's pleasing to know that there are still bands out there putting out wonderfully colourful and engaging music for everyone to enjoy - this is make-out music of the highest calibre ;)

Serious dope song! Possibly one of the biggest tunes getting ready to blow up real soon! This song features the hottest girl on the planet and the new fire boy lighting up the airwaves.

Instantly catchy hook and fat beat running all the way from start to end. Give it a listen and spread the love peeps - cannot get enough of this tune.

Big tune - turn up very high please :)

Kanye smashed it again!?! This time he's got Pharrell and Lupe Fiasco onboard! Good Fridays have been kind to us of late, I thought Power Remix and Christian Dior Denim Flow were outstanding, but this tune raises the bar again. Lots of clever lyric play and thought provoking rhymage are all on show from Kanye & Co. Nice to see Pharrell getting in on the scene, with the new N.E.R.D stuff dropping - timing is everything?

Damn Yay... You killin' Em!... :)

"I ain't trippin' on nuthin', i'm sippin on suttin', an ma' home boi say he gotta a bad b*tch for me tonight"... oh, if only this was true about my life... sigh, the world of Lil Wayne must be such an interesting place - although he's behind bars right now, so it's probably been better for the boy i'm guessing. But damn this song still kills it!

This is one my all time fave Lil Wayne songs ever... after the drop of 'I Am Not A Human Being' recently, this song has been getting a lot more rotation on the airwaves in the U.S.

I like the more chilled out laid back vibe Lil Wayne brings now and again. I guess most of his fans do; and he delivers hard everytime when he goes for that dirty nasty mouthed sex talk in the gutter guise - but I love it.

I ain't ashamed to love this song - it's just me in my dreams - and in there lives a lil Lil' Wayne in all of us loser boys... I'm single for the night...

I've loved this guy's music from day one... From So Far Gone, the Preview to Thank Me Later, and Thank Me Later itself; and every other feature he did in the run up. But I cannot get over the mellow r'n'b swag this guy pours all over this record.

For anyone that doubted this boy - he just s#%**ed on everyone!... And that's just the hook on this tune alone!

I love the idea of a sweet invitation to a girl Drake gives on this tune; kinda opening up even more and giving us a closer insight into his deeper side. Or maybe it's just another dope track for us all to gesticulate over?

Drake - you got it... And hopefully the haters will back off,... Well, for at least a while :)

When it comes to tunes that should ONLY be played in the solitude of one's bedroom - many artists had the crown for such intimate bedroom antics; namely R Kelly, D'Angelo, Keith Sweat etc. However, I gotta give props to Jeremih. I'm sure he's tried to build a whole mantle peice full of the stuff judging by his latest album.

This guy has smooth lady love swagger dripping all off this tune - Waiter - and it fits so right for that 11pm feet up mind wandering point in the evening. I'm still spinning this record and feeling the more feminine side of hip hop.

I love the sexual imagery Jeremih creates by simply talking about serving food off a menu with silver service?? Now that's dope!! Lol :) whatever your opinion, such music should never be played openly outside the confines of one's headphones or bedroom Walls. Period... But I can be your waiter darling?... Xo ;)

Now Chris Brown has had a tough year since 'Rihanna' gate - but I think we can finally move on and concentrate on his latest assortment of tunes. His last offering, Deuces, was a nice heartfelt monologue depicting the struggles in a relationship; with the usual guest appearance of issues such as arguing, fighting and general 'pain in the ass' stuff.

However, the boy has now dropped a great remix with some of the hip-hop games favourite players. I love the effortless mish-mash of the guys. When Drake kicks it off, T.I follows up strong and Kanye and Andre place kick some wonderful imagery. That's what I love about hip-hop music right now; it's all looking colourful and well oiled. Just listen, kick back and let your imagination wander off... :)

No matter what you think of Kanye, you can't deny that Good Fridays have been awesome over the last several weeks. This is perhaps my favourite stand out track. It's got so many features on this - possibly rivalling Good Friday and Lord Lord Lord. Don't get me wrong, I love So Appalled and Monster, but this song is the s#%*!

It has also made me look at designer denim and Italian labels in general - but that's something altogether different; at the end of the day, Kanye's giving away decent brilliant music at no cost... The boy done good!

The man's in prison but he's still dropping a new record! Damn, no one can stop Lil Wayne right? He's got features from Jay Sean, Nicki Minaj and Drake (the usual suspects really). It sounds kinda like a mish-mash of stuff, which if I'm being totally Frank - sounds like it's been rushed and not cleanly finished before it hit the shops.

Either way, it still will get a spin everywhere - and it's nice to see him go back to his hip-hop roots than from his rock guise.

I Am Not A Human Being is worth getting; if only to say you have... And that's about it really. P.s. His potty mouth is still there too. Such as the opening line from the above... "p**** for lunch"??... Where does he get such inspiration from... Hmm :)