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Based on the concept of “see, hear and speak no evil”, which is also translated in the brand logo, Goo Clothing has already caught the eye of the likes of Jonathan Ross, Tinie Tempah, Professor Green, Wiley, D Power (DejaVu FM), SB.TV and Grime Daily. Currently promoting the ‘Redneck Campaign’ to fight against racism, the brand is all about quality, value and great design. We hooked up with the guys at Goo Clothing to find out more about what’s behind the clothing line…

January 14th marked the official return of the legendary grime event Eskimo Dance at Proud2, gathering thousands of 140bpm lovers under the same roof. With veterans and the new generation of MCs sharing the same stage, the night was filled with energy, reloads and memorable moments. Bea Alessio gathered few quotes from those who made it one to go down grime history and those who simply witnessed the hype.

After taking a four-year hiatus from music, Ice Kid is back.

Taking the spotlight with his freestyle alongside Chipmunk and Wiley on Tim Westwood back in 2007, Ice Kid, now signed to Amplify Dot's label AmpedUP, has unveiled the audio of his second single this year 'Live Once'.

Debuted on DJ Target on 1Xtra last Friday 18th November, 'Live Once' is taken off Ice Kid's forthcoming 'Jekyll & Hyde' debut EP, which includes his previous single 'The Rain'. Out next year, the EP sees the 19 years old as a producer and singer as well. 

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Who would have thought to sit down with DJ Whoo Kid on a barge in Tottenham Hale surrounded by ‘swaggarific’ garms? Bea Alessio did as she headed down to Dope Chef HQ to meet the G-Unit affiliate to discuss his connection with the UK music scene, a potential collaboration between Nicki Minaj and Katy B, “moisturisers” and more…

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Nardene Scott moved into journalism via… wait for it… Urban Development (whoop whoop).She has since then become Senior Staff Writer at RWD Magazine as well as contributing to MTV Wrap Up and interviewing artists such as Nas, Diplo, Lil B, Wiley, James Blake and Chase & Status. Here are her top ten tips to being a journalist… 

1. Read! Read! Read!

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