Adding to the firm's already weighty line-up, including Sean "Diddy" Combs, Eminem, 50 Cent and others, Kanye West is the newest addition to the William Morris Agency. As his agency, they will oversee and negotiate all aspects of the rapper's recordings, production, publishing, touring, and endorsements. Additionally, Kanye recently formed company West Brands LLC., that will allow him to pursue other business ventures. Perhaps an Apple Bottom Jeans rival?

After closing its doors in 2002, just two years after the label entered into a joint venture with Warner Music, the iconic dance label that that begain in 1989, Strictly Rhythm, is set to relaunch via a strategic alliance with Simon Dunmore of Defected Records. Rising to fame with underground tracks by the likes of Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Danny Tenaglia, Armand Van Helden and Masters At Work and later with crossover records by Reel 2 Real, Ultra Naté, Barbara Tucker, Josh Wink and...

The first contribution from Chico Hamilton and Joyous Shout's "By Invitation Only" MySpace Event featuring surprise celebrity remixes, head over to Chico Hamilton's MySpace page for a free fownload of Fertile Ground's "Simple Timeless." As posted on his blog, Of "Simple Timeless", James Collins says "Back in '93, when Dizzy died I wasn't sad because I realized that artists create eternal intimate relationships with...

Hopefully you aren't getting sick of the recent Beck news postings, but if you are, here's a link to a TV On The Radio remix of Beck's "Dark Star" for good measure. MAC users may have a bit trouble playing this, but this can be solved by downloading Flip4Mac.

Apparently Stone Throw's 'Chrome Children' release was featured on the Korean Home Shopping Network. Based on the video below, it seems like a spoof, but the fact that it isn't makes it all that much funnier. Prepare to laugh.

Even after the lovely Nielsen soundscan shorted Lupe Fiasco almost 30,000 units sold of his debut 'Food and Liquor' last week, the Chicago MC put on a happy face when he kicked it in the studio with Gilles Peterson. Lupe stopped by Gilles's weekly radio show on BBC to talk a bit about the album, fame, and even did a few impromptu live sessions. You can listen to the show over at the BBC Radio 1 website here , and also check out the...

Currently on tour promoting their latest album, 'Talk To La Bomb,' the Brazilian Girls will make an apperance tonight on the Late Show with David Letterman, two days before their show at Webster Hall in New York City.

Set to tear up the dancefloors this fall, Hot Chip will cross the Atlantic to play a handful of dates in North America beginning in November, playing shows with Birdy Nam Nam, Jamie Lidell, Mouse on Mars and more (via tinymixtapes). 11.02.06 - New York, NY - Webster Hall $ ! 11.03.06 - Philadelphia, PA - Webster Hall ^ 11.04.06 - Boston MA - Paradise % ! 11.05.06 - Montreal, PQ - La Sala Rossa % 11.06.06 - Toronto, ON - The Mod Club % ! 11.07.06 - Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop ! %...

While we patiently wait for the video for their first single, here is a nice video montage of Zion I and The Grouch with exclusive interviews, live footage and studio sessions.

Along with a forthcoming extensive tour opening up for John Legend, Robin Thicke recently announced a handful of free in-stores he will be performing at before the tour kicks off. IN STORES Tuesday, October 3rd 12:30pm Borders 1801 K. Street NW Washington, DC Saturday, October 7th 2pm - 3:30pm Borders Penn Plaza 2 Penn Plaza NY, NY Thursday, October 12th 12:30 pm Virgin 540 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL Friday, October 20th 12pm - 2pm Virgin...