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Unity Radio Hip Hop News – Monday 20th May20th-May / 2013

Unity Radio Hip Hop News – Monday 20th May

Kendrick Lamar & Lady GaGa

Kendrick Lamar has described Lady Gaga as “a beautiful person” with a “genius mind” after collaborating with the Born This Way star earlier this year for his good kid, m.A.A.d city album.

The Swimming Pools rapper added: “It’s just great to be around people that inspire you from another genre, you know. In fact, it’s even bigger for her to respect hip hop music the way she does, true hip hop music, so much respect to her.”

Kanye West lands role in new Anchorman movie

Kanye West has reportedly landed a cameo role in Anchorman: The Legend Continues.

According to Breaking News, Yeezy was spotted filming scenes on set inAtlanta on Tuesday (May 7), where he was apparently dressed in an afro wig.

Anchorman: The Legend Continues is due for release at the end of the year.

Rapper Ja Rule released from Prison

Rapper Ja Rule has been released from prison in New York after spending several months in the slammer.

He was originally sentenced to 24 months behind bars for reportedly carrying a firearm in his car, but he was handed another sentence for failing to pay taxes for $3 million in income between 2004 to 2006.

Beyonce’s New Single – Rise Up

Beyoncé has confirmed plans to premiere a new song, titled Rise Up, later this month.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Queen B has recorded the track for her new animation flick Epic and has co-written the song with Sia.

Epic sees Bey voice the character Queen Tara, with the likes of Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried and Josh Hutcherson also offering their vocals for the film.

Record of the Week: Mic Righteous – Up All Night20th-May / 2013

Record of the Week: Mic Righteous – Up All Night

Mic Righteous is a well known & respected rapper & lyricist on the UK Underground scene, however ‘Up All Night’ is the 1^st mainstream cross over single from the artist hailing from Margate, Kent, and it has done the job perfectly. The catchy Hook and Mic’s witty as always lyrics are sure to make this track a future anthem bringing Mr Righteous to a brand new crowd.

Make sure you grab your copy of the record as the single is released this week.

Record of the Week: Wretch 32 Ft Shakka – Blackout17th-May / 2013

Record of the Week: Wretch 32 Ft Shakka – Blackout

This Week’s Record of the Week comes from the UK’s new Hip Hop Don Wretch 32. ‘Blackout’ features London based Singer and Rapper Shakka and is set to be the first official single of the still untitled album, which is set for release later this year.

Check out the music video for ‘Blackout’ below, which was premiered on his youtube channel on 28th March.

UNITY RADIO IBIZA INVASION 2013!14th-May / 2013

UNITY RADIO IBIZA INVASION 2013!

Unity Radio 92.8′s very own Mistress De Funk has lived and DJ’d in Ibiza for 10 years and has called upon some old friends, to package together a very special and unmissable week of ’Big Beats and Bigger Basslines’ broadcasting live Unity 928 DJ’s and artists from the biggest venues on the island. And YOU can come with us!!!

Whether you are an Ibiza party veteran, or you have been waiting for your opportunity to go, now is the time!! With heavily discounted tickets for entry to all the events we broadcast from, you will spend the week partying with Unity Radio DJs, and watching some of the biggest acts on the planet including Ms Dynamite and Subfocus.!

Join the Unity Ibiza Invasion Team as they live broadcast the sunshine party vibes from

Cafe Mambo

Amnesia

The Zoo Project

Ibiza Rocks

And our top secret Grand finale!

To book a place on this unmissable event, visit Invasion Travel. In there you can also purchase the amazing Unity ticket package, which will get you tickets to all of the Unity broadcasts and access to all the Unity parties. We will be sending out a full itinerary for this event closer to the event, so please look out for this once you have signed up.

Please note Flights must be booked seperately

www.invasiontravel.com/unity2013

Check out the weekly podcasts on the run up to the Unity Radio 92.8FM Ibiza Invasion 2013 below!

Record of the Week: Benga & Kano – Forefather7th-May / 2013

Record of the Week: Benga & Kano – Forefather

‘Forefarther’ is the 1^st sing to be released from Benga’s upcoming album ‘Chapter 2’. The record is out this week & features UK MC Veteran Kano. Listen in this Friday to catch Drive Time Host Joshy B question Benga himself on what made Kano the perfect choice plus more.