BIG news dancehall fans! It sounds like a new Capleton album is in the works! Like his last album, 2004’s Reign Of Fire, the new LP will also be released on VP Records. ([More →])

Dizzee Rascal’s future is now unavoidably interlinked with Pete Doherty’s. What was Dizzee thinking? Well, I guess rascals don’t get much say in who they tour with. Now it all rides on whether Doherty can stay out of jail and off drugs long enough to complete a Baby Shambles tour. ([More →])

M.I.A.’s new video for “Jimmy” is gorgeous! Very Bollywood, very trance-y. You may have read this already, but Jimmy is a cover tune of a song that Maya would sing when she was a child. She would play guitar and sing this song for a handful of cash at a local eatery in her hometown. She brings her music career full circle by covering this song again, and including it on her upcoming Kala album. ([More →])

Here its is - the daily roundup of all things Cured! I imagine that Jah Cure is probably spending quality time with family and friends, rather than making public appearances. But that won’t stop people from talking about him, or stopping him in the street to video tape him singing an accapella of his newest song. We only have a few links today, and probably won’t have many more to round up until he starts doing some publicity. But for today, you can feast your eyes on this pic and feast your ears on this accapella! ([More →])

Sean Paul has a couple of shows scheduled in the US and Canada this summer. Yes, I did denounce Sean Paul as Reggae Artist of the Year, but the rhythms that he raps over are pure FIRE! I bet he puts on a great live show. Just don’t show up expecting reggae and everything will be kosher… ([More →])

There are two brand new hip hop tracks on HearingTest today - one from 9th Wonder and one from Strong Arm Steady. ([More →])

M.I.A. announced that she will visit Japan this Fall. Here are confirmed shows thus far… ([More →])

M.I.A. was in high spirits on Lollapalooza’s Bud Light stage today, thanks in part to a special package she received from Jack White! Spinner reports that the gentleman of The White Stripes Fed-Exed her “a few undisclosed supplies to help with her voice.” O’Rilly? M.I.A. is quoted as saying, “I lost my voice in L.A. but I’ll do my best because it’s been a long f***ing wait to get here!” ([More →])

Free Concerts! 7 towns will get a free show by one of 7 different bands to help build exposure for Samsung musical mobile phones and AT&T’s recent partnership with eMusic. So, while you get a free show, you’ll probably be herded past their promotion kiosks everytime you go to the bathroom. But maybe it would be worth it for one of these bands. ([More →])

Today there is a veritable feast of new yumminess to satiate any appetite for new sounds of “Innocence”! Bjork announced the winner of the “Innocence” video contest and we found some lovely music blogs that feature the new remixes… ([More →])

I have seen the future, and it is filled with conscious reggae. Not long ago, Island celebrated the 30th anniversary of Bob Marley’s Exodus album by reissuing it on USB and Micro SD digital devices, as well as mp3, CD and vinyl. Yesterday, the Anglican Church in Jamaica announced that the next publication of its church hymnal will include Peter Tosh’s version of “Psalm 27″ and Bob Marley’s “One Love” in the book of hymns! ([More →])

Did a bunch of hip hop producers posse up last year and have a labor meeting? I’m starting to suspect that’s what’s goin on, because this is the year for sought-after producers to drop solo debut albums! Sounds like it must have been quite a meeting too - Havoc brought The Kush, Swizz Beatz set up his One Man Band, and 9th Wonder was the Dream Merchant. The newest Wonder album is set for release October 9th on Six Hole/Hall of Justus Records. And, naturally, being the much-coveted hip hop rhythm section that he is, there will be some sweet collaborations going on with some old friends. 9th Wonder brings to the mic: Mos Def, Jean Grae, Royce the 5′9, Little Brother, Keisha Shontelle, Sean Price and a score of others! Previously 9th Wonder has produced music for a long string of hits you probably know well, with Jay-Z, Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, Lloyd Banks, Mos Def, De La Soul, Memphis Bleek, Jean Grae, Masta Ace, Murs, Buckshot, Masta Ace, Royce 5’9, Ras Kass, and oh so many more. ([More →])

Dave Sitek sounds like a super fun person to work with in the studio. Scarlett Johansson wins points for convincing him to produce her debut album. The spent a full month at the Dockside Studio in Maurice Louisiana recording an album with that features music by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Celebration! ([More →])

Neurosis has just announced that they will play Austin in November and will be announcing more US dates soon. ([More →])

What’s this? A good-old-fashioned soundclash for the betterment of humankind? It must be a Dubraizer! Thursday (tomorrow), Londoners get a chance to hear amazing dubstep while making a difference in the community. Corsica Studios is hosting Dubraizer! to benefit an urban youth group - CJ S Media Workz - that are working to build an arts and media academy for disadvantaged kids. Think Beat Street and get over there tomorrow to get down with your city. You won’t find such a lineup of professional bass scientists anywhere else for a mere £5! ([More →])