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FINAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

BENNY BANKS AND SMILER JOIN

Certified trouble maker when it comes to the decks, Chris P Cuts has dropped his 'Best Of 2011' mix for all his supporters and music lovers. 

Mixing some hip hop bangers with serious dubstep instrumentals and throwing in some electro vibes, Chris P Cuts had us skanking hard at UD HQ with this mix which includes tracks from Tyler The Creator, Hudson Mohawke, Piff Gang, Flux Pavillion and more.

Over the past few months MTV has been on the look out for the top unsigned act in the UK.

Flooded with entries, the MTV Brand New For 2012 site has been monitoring the contestants' buzz and today it has officially announced Context as the winner of the unsigned competition.

Congratulations to the Norwich lad whose grind didn't go unnoticed!

Context has been added to the MTV Brand New Shortlist alongside other nine acts including Clement Marfo & The Frontline, Delilah, Lianne La Havas, Angel and Michael Kiwanuka.

Bringing back the distinctive look of 60s cinema, Project Alfie is one of the freshest unsigned acts to look out for in 2012.

Having worked with Sway and with his track 'Beggin' included in 'R&B Collection 2012', the artist steps into the scene with his 'Project Alfie Mixtape' delivering a unique blend of soul and 'vintage' pop.

Spoken word artist G.R.E.Ed.S. has been about for a minute and his work has never lacked of consistency.

Breaking away from the stereotypes of spoken words, the British-Nigerian performer has merged spoken words and acoustic sounds (indie, reggae, hip-hop and soul beat patterns) for his new project 'Ready EP' alongside The Remedies. 

Long-listed for MTV Brand New Unsigned 2012, the artist has dropped in our inbox the Stinkahbell's remix of his track 'Riot' taken off the EP.

The soul man with a guitar Michael Kiwanuka has topped BBC Sound Of 2012 ahead of Odd Future's Frank Ocean, rapper Azaelia Banks, dubstep producer Skrillex and electronic duo Niki & The Dove.

Compiled by over 180 UK tastemakers including critics, bloggers and broadcasters, BBC Sound Of 2012 aims to showcase the artists who are going to blow in the year ahead. 

After the success of 'Rinse: 17 - Elijah+Skilliam', the most wanted duo in grime Elijah & Skilliam has dropped their 'Winter Zip' including some of the best tunes of their previous zip files and new music from Terror Danjah, D.O.K., Mr Mitch, Royal T and more.

So if you dig the 140bpm or you are simply addicted to the bassline, you should definitely get your hands on the 'Winter Zip'.

Get it here for free: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RPY1CQM9.

As today Gary Dobson and David Norris were sentenced for the murder of Stephen Lawrence, the 18 years old stabbed to death in south east London in 1993, spoken-word artist Dean Atta paid tribute to the bright young man with an audio poem entitled 'I Am Nobody's Nigger'.

Stressing on how the word 'n*gga' became accepted in our society and it's integrated in the hip hop community, Dean Atta has engaged in a 'wake up call' piece of poetry and has reminded all of us the need to educate our youth and ourselves on the meaning of the infamous word.

She's no stranger to us at UD HQ.

A.L. has recently released her long-awaited project 'A.L. VS J Dilla - The LB EP', which sees the East London bubbly singer creating magic over J. Dilla's beats.

The 16-track EP also features Stutta, Mercston and Bruts, who contribute with their impeccable flow to the laid back and soulful vibe of the release adding it to 'perfect-music-to-jam-to' category.

The MOBO Organisation & Urban Development present

The MOBO Tour 2012

In association with PRS for Music Foundation and Arts Council of England

By arrangement with SJM Concerts

FIRST NAMES ANNOUNCED ARE LADY LESHURR AND CLEMENT MARFO & THE FRONTLINE WITH MORE NAMES TO COME EARLY 2012