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M.I.A. has always been known not only for her musical abilities but for also being super creative, and has been one of very few people to push artistic boundaries with all her visuals whether it be with her clothing style or videos - so it comes as a no-brainer that she would put her thoughts and visions down on paper for a new book. The two-time Grammy nominated London born artist has now put together collages, photos and prints dating from her more recent inspirations whilst touring and all the way back to her time as a student at Central Saint Martin's art and design college in London; including artwork and also assorted lyrics along with portions of an exclusive interview from the normally private M.I.A., who candidly discusses personal events and themes that have influenced her art and music throughout her journey. Available in hardcover with a foreword by Steve Loveridge, M.I.A's artschool friend and creative collaborator, you can now purchase her self-titled book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Watch an accompanying video below.

SoulCulture TV series My Favourite Verse returns with some lyrical reflection from Big K.R.I.T. Having witnessed his prowess onstage at SXSW earlier this year, we caught up with the Mississippi hailing emcee and producer in New York hot on the heels of his debut album release, Live from the Underground, to discuss "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," inspired by his father.

Hearing that the prince of R&B, Donell Jones had released a new album, conjured up an array of emotions, that ranged from thrilled to nostalgia… and may have even created an impromptu sing-song session of his past hits; you can't help but be taken back to classics such as 'In The Hood' ‘Where I Wanna Be’ and ‘You Know What’s Up’. When listening to Donell Jones’ new album Lyrics, one of the first things you hear, is the self-titled statement of being the "rebirth of Óip Hop & R&B" ...now, on listening to entire album this maybe a far cry from the truth.