Wookie (@Wooxstar) – The Producers House (@SBTVOnline)

SBTV were invited to the studio of UK Garage legend Wookie; the man who helped to shape the sound of 2step and UK dance music with hits such as ‘Down on Me’, ‘Scrappy’ and Sia’s massive ‘Little Man’ remix.

Wookie gave us an insight into the way he produces, showing us forthcoming material and remixes he is working on, and also took a trip down memory lane with a visit to the legendary Music House to cut some dubplates!

UK Music Stars Publish Protest Letter In Support Of Russian Girl Band Pussy Riot

Since this report has been published, Vladimir Putin has actually asked for leniency for the girl band. From The Guardian:

Some of Britain’s leading musicians have published a letter calling for Russian officials to release a punk band that has been jailed following a protest in Moscow’s main cathedral.

Pete Townshend, Jarvis Cocker, Neil Tennant and others call for the release of the three members of Pussy Riot in a letter published on Thursday in The Times.

The musicians say the band members were involved in legitimate protest and should not be facing up to seven years in jail for their actions.

The letter says “dissent is a right in any democracy”.

It was published as Russian president Vladimir Putin visits London for talks with prime minister David Cameron and a visit to the Olympic judo competition.

Read the full article over at The Guardian.

@TinchyStryder, @KatyB & More To Appear On @Rihanna’s New Show

So Rihanna is trying to take over the UK. In addition to this new televion show, she also has a top-selling fragrance. From Gigwise:

Rihanna’s upcoming fashion TV show, Styled To Rock, won’t be short of big-name guests, with Cheryl Cole and Katy Perry among the stars on the guestlist for the Barbadian star’s new television project.

Other stars joining Rihanna on the show are said to include The Saturdays, Scissor Sisters, Katy B, Tinchy Stryder, Pixie Lott, Little Boots and Little Mix. The UK-based show will also feature designer Henry Holland and Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts as mentors as wannabe designers create an outfit for a different artist every week.

Styled To Rock will air on Sky Living from 14 August, 2012.

Read the full article here.

Maiday (@maidaymusic) – Breathe (Video)

Extremely talented songwriter Maiday has decided to come out as an artist with his dope track and visual, of which you can check out the lyrics below.

Watch the dust come down on the wreckage of another day
Feeling older than my years
The fridge is empty, it’s been 48 hours since I used the door
Got myself a little cocoon in here

Stepping out onto the balcony
The sun sets the sky on fire for me
A high rise horizon
A lullaby of sirens sing to me

It’s times like these
When all you can do is breathe
So, breathe
At times like these
There’s a world outside the one I make for me
(I feel better already)

The ash tray’s full, the bottle’s empty, there’s a burn on my left hand
That’s gonna take some time to heal
The TV’s broken, there’s a baby crying down the corridor
Guess he knows just how I feel

It’s times like these
When all you can do is breathe
So, breathe
At times like these
There’s a world outside the one I make for me
(I feel better already)

@PinkFloyd Says @EdSheeran’s Claims On Performing At The Olympics Closing Ceremony Are Untrue

Well, where did Ed Sheeran get this information from? Interested to see his response….from SoulCulture:

In a press released issued by Pink Floyd, the band strenuously deny claims of any Olympics performance. It reads:

“In response to press speculation, Pink Floyd state that the band is NOT performing at the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.”

Looks like we’re back to the who-will-Ed-Sheeran-play-with-at-the-Olympics guessing game, folks. He did hint that he will be performing alongside a “big rock band,” after all. Stay tuned to SoulCulture for further details as they become available.

Wale (@Wale) x Fat Trel (@Fattrel) x Shy Glizzy (@ShyGlizzy) End Beef & New Music Soon?

Tonight after a few back and forths on twitter, Wale, Fat Trel, Shy Glizzy end their beef after talking it out on the phone. Maybe A Wale, Fat Trel, Shy Glizzy record?

Updated. New music soon?