Throw Bombs on it.

Labrinth featuring Tinie Tempah
Earthquake
Released: 23 October 2011
From: Upcoming debut album

For those unaware of who Labrinth is, let me just fill a few gaps. The breakthrough of 2010, Tinie Tempah owes his life to Labrinth, a producer signed to SyCo. The track 'Pass Out' dominated the UK charts back in March '10 and it's successor, the #2 hit 'Frisky' also enjoyed success thanks to the Labrinth-production. In October, Labrinth released his debut single 'Let the Sun Shine' - a feel good track, which despite showing no particular skills as a producer, showed great vocals; earning him a #3 single. More recently, Labrinth has appeared on Professor Green's 'Alive Till I'm Dead', Devlin's 'Bud, Sweat & Beers', as well as producing for Loick Essien and the singles 'Neva Soft' and 'Wonderman' by Ms. Dynamite and Tinie Tempah / Ellie Goulding respectively. All this makes a rather impressive first year in the industry.

With the introduction out of the way, here comes the best bit. 'Earthquake' is the second solo effort from Labrinth and is due for release in the UK on 23 October. Having already received praise from BBC Radio 1 - including Greg James - the track is a sure fire contender for #1. On first listen I was hasty towards the track, what with it's futuristic introduction - "Labrinth come in" - but by the third/fourth listen I was hooked. Describing the song becomes progressively difficult, I'm tempted to just say 'it sounds like everything a song should', but in reality what I'm classing as incredible production is just heavy synths and a mash-up of high pitched chords.

The message of the song is that Labrinth plans to create an earthquake with the track, even roping record label boss Simon Cowell into the track - "Hey Simon, we're fucking them up. Turning them SyCo, we bring the house down to rubble and dust". Of course it'd be unjust not to mention Tinie Tempah's inclusion on the track. With five top 10 singles and a number-one album under his belt, I guess the collaboration is Tempah's way of repaying the producer that may him - evident when he claims the track is hitting a full ten of the Richter scale.

I eagerly await the release of the track, and under Simon's control - an X-Factor performance isn't out of the question entirely. Let's hope it's heading for the top end of the chart #teamlab.

So trashy, it's addictive.

"When I came to Spain, and I saw people partying - I thought to myself 'what the fuck?!'"

I'm sure you've all heard of the superstar DJ that is Sak Noel? No. I wouldn't worry too much, the song sounds like a one-hit wonder a la 'Fireflies' by Owl City and 'We No Speak Americano' by Yolanda Be Cool & D-Cup.

'Loca People (What the Fuck)' is by far the trashiest song of the year - even beating Cher Lloyd's 'Swagger Jagger' - but there's something about this track that I find enjoyable. It's been heralded as the club anthem of the year, selling bucket loads all over Europe; but come Sunday the UK get to download the best thing to come out of Spain since... Umm... I'm not so sure.

I've posted the original mix below.

'We Found Love In a Hopeless Place'

Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris
We Found Love
Released: TBA
From: Upcoming Sixth Studio Album

So it was revealed yesterday evening that Rihanna was releasing the lead single from her sixth studio album. Instantly, it may strike fans to know that the Barbadian singer is onto her third album in less than two years: Rated R (2009), Loud (2010) and now TBA (2011).

In the space of two years, Rihanna has managed to achieve 10 top 40 singles, including: 'Russian Roulette' (#2), 'Rude Boy' (#2), 'Te Amo' (#14), 'Love the Way You Lie' with Eminem (#2), Only Girl (In the World) (#1), 'Who's That Chick' with David Guetta (#6) 'What's My Name?' (#1), 'S&M' (#3), 'California King Bed' (#8) and recently 'Cheers (Drink to That)' (#19). Now that's pretty impressive by any standards - so 'We Found Love' will no doubt clock up an eleven T40 hit for her when it sees release in the upcoming months.

The track, produced by Scottish-born Calvin Harris, is a club-banger, there's no doubting that. The chorus, 'We Found Love In This Hopeless Place' is preceeded by a drop into an incredible piece of dance music, equating to a radio-friendly track that'll appeal to fans of both credited artists. It's fair to say that this is not Rihanna's best work, but anything is better than the gloomy slit-your-wrist songs that featured on her Rated R album - which saw release after the whole Chris Brown situation.

I've posted the track below for y'all to enjoy. Feel free to comment on what you think of the track - sound a bit too much like 'Only Girl', reckon it'll be a contender for #1?

Rihanna - We Found Love by carelpedre

Everybody Hurts

So it was revealed earlier today that American rock band R.E.M. were finally calling it a day after a length 31-year career in the music industry.

They posted a statement on their official website saying: "To our fans and friends: as R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band. We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished. To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening".

After their latest album (released in early 2011) sold a disappointing amount on it's first week, it was clear the disbanding of this group was coming. Regardless, it's a sad day in the music industry - but they did predict "Everybody Hurts, Sometimes".