This week, we begin with the soothing tones of Canadian rapper/singer/actor (in that order, perhaps) Drake. The 23-year-old has just released his debut album, Thank Me Later, and explains the background to this soul-searching LP. He also brings Rosie Swash up to speed with his role in teen TV show Degrassi High – for those of you unfamiliar with it, it's more Heartbreak High than Byker Grove.
In Singles Club, Caspar Llewellyn Smith rejoices to the sound of Miriam Makeba's Meet Me at the River, Alexis Petridis puts his hands in the air for John Talabot's remix of Al Usher's Silverhum, while Rosie heaps praise on Janelle Monae's Tightrope.
Finally we hear from Derek and Alexis from Sleigh Bells. The New York duo talk volume and unlikely musical inspiration, and reveal how they came to be signed to MIA's record label, NEET.
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