Anyone looking for hip-hop in the UK will find no shortage this summer. With acts like Lupe Fiasco, N*E*R*D, and the Cool Kids all making stops and rap mogul/superstar Jay-Z headlining at a couple festivals fans of the genre have little to complain about. You will only have yourself to blame if you don't make sure to grab some tickets and check out all the great gigs!

BAND OF THE WEEK
Secondsmile
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With a new album and a tour of UK & Europe don't be surprised if Secondsmile is a name you find yourself hearing a lot in the future. The album Years, to be released by Big Scary Monsters Records on 7th July, is being touted as "pushing the musical boundaries even further" and looks to surpass their impressive debut Walk Into The Light And Reach For The Sky. Lookout for the band's single Tell Me A Story to be realease on 30th June.