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Ladies love Trey Songz and J. Holiday
Grammy nominated US rnb stars, J.Holiday and Trey Songz, graced The Indig02 with their presence on Sunday night (29 March 2009). If you were under 16, you should've probably stayed home. As a matter of fact J.Holiday's dirty dance moves, which resembled sex acts, is the reason why the concert should've been age certified.Let's just say his song Bed...
Musiq Soulchild live in concert
Being an avid neo soul fan, I was more than ecstatic to finally see Musiq Soulchild in concert at The 02, but to be honest, I felt sorry for him because my expectations of him may have been too high!The crowd was most definitely pleased with the opening performance from Vula giving us her upbeat neo soul vibes to...
The best Breakdance movies ever are out on DVD
Do you remember the film Breakdance? It is simply the best dance movie to come out of the 1980's. Twenty five years after its original release Breakdance The Movie is without a doubt still the original and best breakdance film: a movie inspired by a street movement that went on to spread the craze wider and further than anyone...
Breaking the Ice – 2nd Anniversary
Breaking the Ice (BTI), London's premier rnb and hip hop karaoke night celebrated its 2nd anniversay on Wednesday 1st April 2009 at Piya Piya. Football matches on TV and the G20 protests didn't stop the BTI crew turning up in full force to have the usual fun and entertaining night of karaoke. Booty Luv's Nadia Shephard hit the stage...
Apply for masterclasses in TV
The Network is running a free five day event in August for young people as part of the Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival.Delegates will take part in workshops, masterclasses and chats with leading television figures ranging from scriptwriters to producers, presenters to publicists, programme schedulers to commissioning editors. Past contributors have included Chris Evans, Russell T Davies, Davina McCall,...
R.I.P King Magazine
Flavour Magazine is shocked to learn that urban lifestyle publication King Magazine will be shutting its doors and will be releasing its final issue as a result of the current economic crisis.The magazine whose slogan is ‘The Illest Men’s Magazine’ that is known for featuring a variety of urban entertainers and video vixens mixed with in-depth coverage of serious...
Education is the key to S.T.O.P
Upon entering Ministry of Sound the message of the campaign is clear ‘Start, think n' S.T.O.P' as you are met with a long list of young people that have lost their lives to gun and knife related crime. The mural makes it hard to ignore that each life was in its early stages as many of the victims were...
Is Damon Dash a hip hop genius
In an editorial for Allhiphop.com Russell Simmons comes to Damon Dash's defense, since he's been taking a media beating lately:Sitting in the audience last night inside the crowded 37 Street Arts Theater in Manhattan Off Broadway, I witnessed another great Damon Dash contribution, one that takes hip-hop culture to another significant level of accomplishment.Sony Entertainment and Damon Dash produced,...
Mike Jones who?
Mike Jones, Who? We know you don't need to search for the answer to this question anymore after he alerted the world to his presence with his 2005 debut album Who Is Mike Jones went double-platinum. He blew on the scene with Still Tipping featuring fellow hometown heroes Paul Wall and Slim Thug and now the Houston, Texas rapper...
Newham Generals are back with even more swagger then before
A part of the grime scene since before it was formerly known as grime, D Double E and Footsie are names that were once associated with the so called pioneers of the grime scene, the N.A.S.T.Y Crew. Shortly after leaving the Crew and forming their own collective, Dizzee Rascal stepped onto the scene and signed them to his independent...
The Prince of Grime’s Live Tour
2009 has started very well for 22 year old, Ghanaian born and East London based Star in the Hood, Tinchy Stryder. Having been tipped in 2008 as a rising star by everyone from Wiley (who gave him the moniker 'prince of grime') and Jack Penate through to MTV, Radio 1, The Guardian and (bizarrely) Norman Lamb, the current MP...
Rapper T.I. Sentenced
Rapper T.I. sentenced to year and a day in prison, fined Story Highlights Rapper T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, sentenced on weapons charges He also must forfeit property, have supervised release, do more community service T.I. was arrested in federal sting hours before appearance at BET awards show He has mentored at-risk students as part of community...
Win tickets to see Anthony Hamilton in concert
Critically acclaimed singer Anthony Hamilton hits the UK on April 2 performing at The Indig02 as part of his 'The Point of it All European Tour' and Flavour has two pairs of tickets to giveaway to two lucky readers. To be in with a chance to win email you name and contact number to [email protected] Anthony HamiltonHamilton first discovered...
Music your Dreams are made of
With a stage name like "The Dream" one would generally think that this singer/songwriter has an aura of arrogance, a certain confidence that must compel the listener to be in awe of his "Dream" like material.The question is, is his music more of a nightmare to listen to than a dream? As much as you find yourself trying to...
First black FTSE 100 boss at Pru
Tidjane Thiam will become chief executive of Prudential in October, becoming the first black head of a FTSE 100 company.Mr Thiam joined Prudential from Aviva in 2007 and is now finance director at the firm. He will replace Mark Tucker.Originally from the Ivory Coast, Mr Thiam had previously been the country's Minister of Planning and Development. Mr Thiam will...
Kojo’s Comedy Funhouse airs on MTV Base
East London comic and former Flavour cover star Kojo, presents an evening of stand up comedy before a live audience in London's Leicester Square.Three times winner of Best Male Comedian at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards, Kojo is certainly one of the UK's rising comedy stars and recently got to the semi finals of NBC's Last Comic Standing in...
Get ahead in the music business, advice from Kevin Reynolds Pt 2-3
Kevin Reynolds is musician and CEO of KRMB Management. In a career spanning over 25 years, he's worked with the likes of Usher, Take That, Lionel Richie and Phil Collins amongst many others. His management company boasts artists from across Europe. In November 2008, Kevin was selected from over 250 applicants to be one of 20 REACH National Role...
On set with girl group Fe-Nix
Flavour was the first publication to feature dirty pop group Fe-Nix when they first stepped onto the music scene just over a year ago. Since then they have been perfecting their look and sound and 2009 promises to be the year of the rise of the Fe-Nix. We linked back up with the four-piece band made up of Jade...
Exclusive on set with Harvey, Ashley Walters and Romeo on the video Excuse Me
Flavour joined Harvey on set of the video for his latest release Excuse Me produced by Scottie B featuring Ashley Walters and Romeo. All three of the former So Solid Crew members were suited and booted. ‘We were dressed like The Three Godfather,’ says Harvey who goes on to say as they’ve been in the game for so long,...
Party like you’re famous in Amsterdam
Tired of the same old clubs, seeing the same faces and hearing the same tunes? If you've done the Ibiza and Aiya Napa thing and can't wait for summer,HollandClubbing.com has something fresh and fun for all you hardcore ravers... When I was offered the trip to Amsterdam, I thought it'd be a great opportunity to escape the tiresome routine of...
Worried about the cost of university in a recession?
Do you have a friend or family member gearing up to go to university or college later this year? Is your son or daughter already studying but struggling with student debt?The rising costs of going to university, combined with the current economic climate, means that the Bank of Mum and Dad is facing more demands than ever for help...
Trey Songz and J Holiday heading to the UK
http://www.youtube.com/v/XRFEvs6XbQgGrammy-Nominated R&B / Urban Soul artists Trey Songz and J Holiday will play a one-off concert at indigO2 at the O2 - SUNDAY 29TH MARCH 2009Both Trey Songz and J Holiday were nominated in the recent 51st Grammy Awards, J Holiday for "Best contemporary R&B Album" for Back of My Lac and Trey Songz for "Best Male R&B Performance"...
Chucky Venn, Harvey & Jason Barrett star in The Brothers
From the outside looking in, the world of TV is filled with glitz and oozes glamour. Being able to do what you love and be rewarded is extremely appealing. As I watch the male cast of The Brothers on set of the Flavour photo shoot, I wonder about their road to fame. ‘I've had to kick down many doors,'...
The Brothers – Exclusive Flavour photos
From the outside looking in, the world of TV is filled with glitz and oozes glamour. Being able to do what you love and be rewarded is extremely appealing. As I watch the male cast of The Brothers on set of the Flavour photo shoot, I wonder about their road to fame. ‘I've had to kick down many doors,'...
Harvey talks fatherhood, music and The Brothers
Having come to fame in the late 1990s with successful garage group the So Solid Crew, Harvey talks to Flavour about tabloid trouble, fatherhood and why he is still going strong.How did you get involved with The Brothers? I got involved last year summer time. Jason called me and told me that Richard Blackwood was stepping down from the role...
Usain Bolt depicted in art by Lee Jones
Triple Olympic gold medallist, and Jamaica's world 100 metres record holder Usain Bolt, continues to take the world of athletics by storm.Recently crowned Jamaican sportsman of the Year, Bolt won the Olympic Development 400m and 200m at the National Stadium of Kingston, Jamaica on 21 February. Bolt made history at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 when he became the...
The Against All Odds issue is out now
Former So Solid Crew star Harvey, Footballers Wives actor Chucky Venn and rising actor Jason Barrett are starring in MTV Base series The Brothers and have been exclusively interviewed and photographed for The Against All Odds issue of Flavour Magazine.Fatherhood, the struggle that they have all faced and the world of TV and acting are discussed frankly by The Brothers...
Sophie Okonedo To Star In BBC Four Mandela Drama
Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo is to star in a one-off fact-based drama, Mrs Mandela, which brings one of the most extraordinary, if controversial, figures in recent history to the screen for the first time.Premiering on BBC Four and airing on BBC Two in the same week, it's a love story, a triumph and a tragedy, charting Winnie Mandela's progression...
Search Begins For Trailblazing Women – First Women Awards – Call For Nominations
The search to find the most pioneering women in British business has begun with the launch of the First Women Awards 2009.The awards - sponsored by Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets for four years running and supported by the CBI - celebrate genuine "glass ceiling breakers". Over the last five years they have highlighted a new generation of female role...
Lil Kim cha, cha, cha’s on Dancing with the Stars
Dancing With the Stars - the US version to BBC hit show Strictly Come Dancing - has just hit UK screens on Watch (Sky 109) and hip hops Queen Bee Lil Kim is one of the contestants. Dancing With the Stars is the rappers favourite show but the real reason she wanted to be in the ABC dance-off? To...