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Everyone was well impressed with the idea of a UK britpop band who released an entire video clip with the use of seemingly cctv recorded footage that they got hold of under the freedom of information act. That is, until the press found out that half of the stuff was filmed normally. Read more and watch the clip...

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A video clip released by the French electro group Justice has caused controversy in the country for its aesthetic depiction of street violence. Attacking women, beating up old ladies and glassing bar-owners is all part of the glamorous storyline. If they were looking for attention - they got it. Read more and see the video...

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Far from the gold chains and bimbos of American video clips, Abraham Bojorquez raps to his American Indian fans at 4000 metres above sea level. Read more…

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For more than a year the French streets and metro stations have been invaded by ‘tecktonik' dancers. Born out of a mix of electro and hip-hop moves in a suburban nightclub, the dance has now found its way onto the shores of Morocco. Young Moroccans haven't only adopted the popping and locking dance-moves, they've also taken on the ‘Nu Rave' style clothing and futuristic hair cuts to match. Not quite fitting with traditional Moroccan culture, the wave hasn't gone down quite so well with older generations. Read more...

Post your questions to Larbi, our Observer for Morocco.

Video from Mohamed Zainabi, posted 2 December 2007

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According to Baghdad blogger ‘Last of Iraqis’, this song has been downloaded on over 80% of mobiles and computers all over the country. The lyrics, written by Iraqi singer Husam Al-Rasam, are hostile, but not violent, towards the presence of America. 'Last of Iraqis' says that the song reflects the feelings of many of the people there. You can post your questions to him on his profile page. Read more...

 

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