Mos Def hit the UK recently, and he passed through my 1xtra radio show on the eve of copping his Grammy Nominations.

Mos talks on:

*His approach to making albums.
*That Mos/J Cole/Jay Electronica/Talib Kweli collabo.
*The genius of Slick Rick.
*Mos Def vs. Hollywood
*Turning down a role in 'Tropic Of Thunder'.

and more.....

Check out part 2 here: vimeo.com/8163346

Birdman was in London recently to officially set up shop in the UK.
On the back of Jay Sean's global success, Cash Money held a lavish launch party in a Bank. That's right, a Bank in the middle of London's financial district.

Birdman talks on:

*His next UK signing.
*Amsterdam vs London.
*The shape of Cash Money records

...and more

As the end of the tour drew near, we hit Paris, and it was my Birthday.

Dizzee got the crowd to sing Happy Birthday to me in English, then in French.

It was a very moving experience, and I can honestly say that I've never been in that situation before.

Big up Dizz, Scope, Paddy for filming it the wrong way round on his iphone, and the label that bought me Steak and Champers after the show. Great night!

The Tongue N Cheek tour was sold out several months ago. We started out in Edinburgh last night, and tonight we were in Glasgow.

Dizzee felt that it was only right that he repped Scotland to the fullest, and performed Bonkers.......wearing a kilt.

Braveheart hasn't got sh*t on Dizzee Rascal.
You're so not ready for the Skanks.

Akon and Nelly were recently at the Orange Rockcorp event at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

They talked on:

*Forthcoming projects.
*Ye' at the VMA's.
*The Blueprint 3
*Akon talks on Sway and the UK.

....and more.