So It Is True. Lil Wayne Is Doing A Rock Album.

After the birth of his second child and the long listed grammy nominations in 2008, it has been confirmed rap star Lil' Wayne will be recording a rock album ready for April 2009.

After featuring on Kevin Rudolf's "Let It Rock" and collaborating with Santogold "Unstoppable" the album is going to be compact with heavy electric guitars and live drums.

Is his Hip Hop fans going to be ready for the sudden???

I know we will!!!! Let us know what you think:

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Dubplate Drama 3 are now searching for new stars

EXCLUSIVE TO EAR TO THE GROUND:

If you are aged between 18-25 and into acting then this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Dubplate Drama are holding auditions for their third series of the program. If you don't know the series then check out: http://www.dubplatedrama.tv/

Appointments will be strictly first come first seen.

Sat 31st January and Sunday 1st Feb
11am-4pm
Westbourne Studios
242 Acklam Road
London
W10 5JJ
Nearest tube: Westbourne Park

If you need anymore info, send us an email to: streetteaminfo@ymail.com

Good Luck.

Street Teamers Needed This Week-End

Hi Guys,

How is it going???

Fresh female MC Kay Young is performing over this week-end and we need some street teamers to come down hand out some CD's, collect some emails and have a great time. You will gain free entrance and a copy of Kay Young's CD.

24th Jan: 93 Feet East, Brick Lane, London
25th Jan: Swing Baby @ Bar Music Hall, London, EC2A 3AR

If you are interested send us an email @ streetteaminfo@ymail.com with Kay Young in the subject.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/kayyoungmusic

UNITY 4 U 2 SEE PRESENT A FRESH TALENT SHOWCASE

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Unity 4 U 2 See is a positive event and all the artists are chosen because of their talent, positivity and youthful energy. This month's confirmed artists are: Darren B, exciting new group K.I.G with their hot song "Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes" and funky house artist Princess Nyah.

Date: 23rd January 2009
Venue: Stratford Circus
Time: 8pm-10pm
Tickets: By Phone: 0208 279 1015
Online: www.stratford-circus.com

Not forgetting to mention Ear To The Ground Street Team

DRU HILL BACK FOR 2009

Dru Hill will be returning in 2009 after releasing their first single "If You Fall".

After spending much of 2008 touring together, Dru Hill hit the studio to record their new album.

"Working together without outside influences forced us to get to know each other better and brought us closer," says Nokio.

"If You Fall," released this week, tells the story of two people who meet and fall for each other but neither want to be the first to admit their feelings. The groups' "InDRUpendence Day" album will be released soon.

UK STUNNER COMPETITION

Due to the high demand from the first competition we are running another competition.

This calender consists 12 pages of the finest ladies around London, showing off the ladies best assets but not bearing all.

QUESTION: On the UK Stunner Myspace page, how many top friends to they have?
DEADLINE: 31st January 2009
Email your answers to: streetteaminfo@ymail.com

Do check out www.myspace.com/ukstunners

Don't forget to mention Ear To The Ground Street Team when leaving a comment.

Lady Sovereign Is Back

After last week's free download of Lady Sovereign's fourth coming single "I Got You Dancing", you can now watch the video on www.myspace.com/ladysovereign

Let us know what you think of the video, we think it's pretty cool as it has a Michael Jackson feel to it...

B.R.A.A.A.P Tee's Now Available

The new t-shirts from ORIGINS MAG are now available in various colours and would be a perfect Christmas present.

For more info, send an email to streetteaminfo@ymail.com

Anthony Hamilton Releases 3rd Album

Anthony Hamilton will release his spectacular and eagerly awaited 3rd album "The Point Of It All" on the 15th December 2008.

Pre-order the album now from HMV< Amazon & Play.com

Mr.T Is Writing A Comic

Pop culture icon Mr.T is lending his likeness and persona for the first ever Mr.T graphic novel.

"People can relate to Mr. T. they know what he stands for, Mr. T stated. T is for tender, but if you're a bad guy, it's T for tough! Get that message out: give people their own black heroes! I pity the fool who don't get my book, read it, and enjoy it!"

Mr. T graphic novel retails for $15.95 at any comic outlet.