Earlier today, I checked Jay-z out at the O2 festival in Hyde Park, London. This guy is killing the UK right now.

The set was similar to what he did at ********** (I don’t want to say that name for a while), but he still smashed it.

Jay is going on like he’s a new artist, it’s like he’s the new improved Jay-z, it’s like he’s been reborn. You can see the hunger and the passion of a debut artist in him, but it’s mixed with a does of professional Stadium swagger.

It was blatantly obvious that Jay-z has a lot of love for London, and judging from the crowd response tonight, the feeling is mutual.

Swagger Rating: Severe

These guys are in town and we did another classic interview. Want to find out more about their debut album, or their favorite Indian dish? Check them out on my show on July 25th (damn im so organised!).

I checked them out at one of their shows…..

Tinie Tempah was supporting, but he’s not exactly Tiny anymore. He’s been in the gym hard. He did a really good stage show, and can interact with the crowd, this guy has clocked the live game quicker than most other mc’s that have been in the game for a few years.

The Cool Kids came on stage and rocked it.

They played all of the tracks from the E.P. and some from the mixtapes.

These guys really remind of A Tribe Called Quest, dope beats, dope rhymes, and no cliches. They’ve got their style and swagger. I’m gonna’ cop their album when they drop it.

Swagger Rating: Elevated

It’s hard for me to interview this guy. I know him too well.

He’s done his thing, No.1 in the UK Pop charts, 13,000 ahead of the competition.

Congrats to Solange Knowles who is finally enjoying her own solo success. Her new single ‘I Decided’ has gone to number 1 in the US Billboard Hot Rnb/Hip Hop Singles chart!!

Solange turned 22 recently she has been married, divorced and is now a mum …guess she will have loads to talk about on her new album! Sol-Angel and The Hadley Street Dreams!!

Check out the video kinda retro..

I really don’t want to talk about Glastonbury anymore, but there’s been a chart boost for some of the tracks that Jigga performed over the weekend, including the Oasis joint that he covered.

James Bond is back! Its part 2 to Casino Royale. Looks sick!

I’m glad somebody did it. Flex talks to 50 Cent about the Young Buck situation:

“He’s a good dude, and I know what happened.” He added, “Your son can never get older than you,” analogizing that whoever a rapper signs is inherently their son. “On Father’s Day, buy a gift.”

Damn!!!!!!!!!! check it out here. He talks about the Roc, Shady, So So Def, etc.

This is kinda cold, but funny!

I’m not gonna lie, its been a while since a female MC passed through the show, and Kid Sister is more than welcome to pass through anytime.

This girl was killing me, I didn’t think she would be so funny. She introduced me to the A-style…..she lost me on that one tho, something to do with letting the breeze blow…..????

Kid Sister’s story is very different to your average MC, but I think that it’s a reflection of where Hip-Hop is at right now, people want something different.

Watch out for the interview on 1xtra in the next few weeks.

More shots here.

After touring the world, smashing down festivals, and 3 Gold albums under his belt, it looks like Dizzee could get his first No.1 in the UK charts this weekend will get his first no.1 in the UK charts this weekend!

Watch out for Dizzee Rascal getting into Beef with Gordon Ramsey on the ‘F-Word’, Channel 4.

The show airs: 9pm Tonight (Tuesday July 1st)