What music taught us this week
Labrinth is one of the hottest stars of the UK hip hop scene, and he intends to keep it that way – admitting he's turned down offers to work across the pond because he thinks the best talent is here. He said "I've had millions of offers (from the States) but I've been busy working on my own album. It's amazing to see what the urban scene is doing over here. It's very cool and in at the moment."

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