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Multiple Grammy-winning, multiplatinum hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne joins forces with fellow US superstar Bruno Mars for the release of his brand new Young Money/Cash Money single “Mirrors”. The video for the single has already racked up an astonishing 30 million views and looks set to give Weezy his biggest UK hit single to date. “Mirrors” is taken from Wayne’s current no. 1 album “Tha Carter IV”, the follow-up to his game-changing 2008 set “Tha Carter III”. “THA CARTER IV” is Wayne’s 10th album in all, and sees the New Orleans rapper returning to his hip hop roots and cementing his reputation as the greatest rapper alive. The last decade has seen Weezy establish himself as arguably the most influential artist hip hop has seen in years, with more than 10 million records sold, a staggering eight Grammy nominations for the seminal Tha Carter III, and shattering records by selling over one million copies in its first week of release. LIL WAYNE FT. BRUNO MARS MIRRORS New Single out 5th M

Tinchy Stryder has teamed up with Brit Pop Princess Pixie Lott to releases the brand new track ‘Bright Lights (feat. Pixie Lott)’ on 27th February 2012. This is the third single to be taken from his fourth full length album, ‘Full Tank’ due out in the Spring of 2012. ‘Bright Lights’ features two of UK’s most well known solo artists teaming up for this piece of wave your hands in the air power pop. The upbeat track showcases Tinchy’s signature well-crafted lyrical flow, which is complimented by Pixie’s powerful and distinctive vocals, creating a fantastic duet that really hits the right spots. ‘Bright Lights’ Feat. Pixie Lott Released by 4th & Broadway/ Island Records on 27th February 2012 - Watch the video myspace/tinchystrydermusic

LADYHAWKE release her new single ‘Black, White & Blue’ on February 19th 2012 on Modular through Island Records. The track is taken from her new album ‘Anxiety’ due out on March 19th 2012. ‘Black, White & Blue’ written and produced by Ladyhawke, aka Pip Brown, alongside long time collaborator Pascal Gabriel. Ladyhawke also played the lead guitar, bass and drums on the single as well as performing vocal duties. The single will be released digitally at all usual retailers and features remixes from, Nile Delta, Punks Jump Up and The Big Pink. Fans will be able to hear the track for the first time in the Zane Lowe ‘Hottest Track In The World’ on January 23rd. ‘Black, White & Blue’ is released on February 19th ‘Anxiety’ is released on March 19th http://www.ladyhawkemusic.com/