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Gyptian – Back with I can feel your Pain
Following Gyptian’s almost instant success with hit tracks including Serious Times and Beautiful Lady, the reggae star is set to surpass the high standards established by his critically acclaimed debut album with his sophomore release, the cheekily titled I Can Feel Your Pain.Many critics said you’d be a one hit wonder, what would you say to them now? Well...
Sasha “Miss Flavour 2008” Bennett Gallery
Miss Flavour 2008 talks stage nerves, making an entrance and shares her career aspirations of becoming a journalist Sasha Shantel Bennett, the recently crowned Miss Flavour 2008, exudes class, confidence – and a bit of comedy too. As well as having beauty, brains, and a body any woman would be envious of and any man would find difficulty...
Crazy Sexy Cool Production
Crazy Couzins are two of the brightest young diamonds on the UK dance scene. With a string of successes on the Baseline scene they’ve fast turned their hand to the soulful sound of Funky House and delivered us two of the biggest dance floor fillers of 2008. Just as we we’re starting to get their catchy hit Bongo Jam...
Rolling solo, Slim of 112 talks
Hearing the name Slim of 112 should be no surprise to any RnB listener. Slim real name, Marvin Scandrick III formed one fourth of multi-platinum selling r ‘n’ b quartet. The Atlanta, Georgia, native, who possesses a unique and distinct, high falsetto voice, has recently traded providing lead vocals for the Grammy nominated collective and opted to embark on a...
N-Dubz
// http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.jsTheir debut album Uncle B released in November has gone platinum in the UK. Is their anything N-Dubz can’t do?When you think of Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer, the Camden Town collective known as N-Dubz, you really can’t help but to say ‘Na na nai!’ Already armed with an identifiable sound that has helped catapult artists such as Busta...
You’ve Been Tagged
You've Been Tagged - Friday 27th February 2009 at the Rythm Factory - 16-18 Whitechapel Road E1
Sway – Flavour exclusive photo’s
Rapper Sway isn’t just an artist, he’s also an entrepreneur. At 25 he’s achieved more than people twice his age but he’s not satisfied yet. He tells Flavour that the hard work is far from over and he’s worked with the Kaiser Chiefs To read the full article click hereWords by Andrea Tola Ilaka, Photography by Jordan Roach
Rudy Huxtable – All Grown Up
Arguably the cutest kid on TV since she her debut in Sesame Street back in 1982, ever wondered what became of little Rudy Huxtable, daughter of Bill and Clair Huxtable and member of one of the best loved families on screen? Flavour caught up with the actress responsible for Rudy, Keisha Knight Pulliam to talk about being a part...
Shay ‘Buckeey’ Johnson – Model Focus
From her successful modelling career to being a reality TV star and MTV favourite, Shay ‘Buckeey’ Johnson has lived the high life. Now with a film and book in development, entrepreneur Shay explains why her ambition won’t ever ease off. When I was asked to carry out an interview with urban model, actress and entrepreneur Shay ‘Buckeey’ Johnson I wasn’t sure...
Cont Mhlanga winner of the ArtVenture Freedom award
Cont (short for Continueloving) Mhlanga is the Zimbabwean playwright who has risked his life challenging the regime of President Robert Mugabe. His plays have questioned state ideologies, policies and corruption for over 25 years, with his most recent play The Good President (which presents a fictionalised account of a ruthless dictator) being banned in the state of Zimbabwe. On...
Patrice Naiambana in Shakespeare’s Othello
Every artist needs to meet Patrice Naiambana. His inspiring views on an artist’s responsibility to help society are seriously enlightening and he could talk about the African Diaspora until the cows come home. His passionate personality commands your attention and his knowledge and intellect makes you sit up and listen. The actor (or African performing artist as he...
The Jamaican Jazz & Blues festival
The Jamaican Jazz & Blues festival, which was held along the elegant corridor in Rose Hall, was a flurry of activity on the 22-24 January with revellers from across the world descending the languid sunshine island of Jamaica.Three nights of musical pleasure combined the eclectic, contemporary and the popular which saw a premier list of artists come together for...
Lewisham celebrates President Barack Obama’s inauguration
I have just returned from a fantastic evening at The Broadway Theatre in Catford, celebrating the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, President Barack Obama. I thought I would share my thoughts of the evening with you.As I arrived at the theatre, the area was buzzing, people were excited at the day's events and were looking...
Laura Izibor
The Dublin diva talks to Flavour about her debut album Let the Truth Be Told. Laura Izibor is, no doubt, a diva in the making. The songstress boasts an impressive CV that makes other newcomers look lame. Not only has Laura already supported the legendary Al Green and James Brown, but in 2006 she made Irish music history by...
Akosua Annobil-Dodoo, editor of overgroundonline.com
Having made her name as a music and entertainment journalist captivating people with her weekly column The Gist in New Nation newspaper, Akosua Annobil-Dodoo has now moved on and become the editor of overgroundonline.com – an online newspaper for British African-Caribbeans. Here she tells Flavour about her new venture.Why did you decide to study Journalism at university? It runs in...
Deliquent – The remixers du jour
With a career spanning over nine years, the north London production outfit consisting of 26-year-old Michael Pantelli and Philip Omo, have a list of clubland hits spanning far wider than their top 20 UK Chart smash My Destiny. Remixing for artists such as Jamelia, Timbaland and Magoo, Usher, Mis-teeq and more recently Taio Cruz, it wasn’t long before the...
Sasha Shantell Bennett – Miss Flavour 2008
Miss Flavour 2008 talks stage nerves, making an entrance and shares her career aspirations of becoming a journalistSasha Shantel Bennett, the recently crowned Miss Flavour 2008, exudes class, confidence – and a bit of comedy too. As well as having beauty, brains, and a body any woman would be envious of and any man would find difficulty to look...
A time for reflection
I have to say that 2008 was a year full of amazing ups and a great number of lows. I graduated from University which was a major achievement. Receiving that scroll and wearing that cap and gown was a day that I will never ever forget. I can honestly say that I have never felt so proud. I remember...
Chandhi Chowk to China red carpet experience
Beautifully flawless celebrities with award winning smiles dressed in expensive exclusive garments confidently walking along the red carpet. One picture, two picture, three picture, four, stop, turn, strike a pose then five picture, six picture, seven picture more. At least this is the image of the red carpet portrayed on television screens worldwide. Allow me to enlighten you to...
Chandhi Chowk to China review
Bollywood, is one of the world's largest film producers, with multi-million pound productions. However, the idea of sitting down to watch a five hour long Bollywood movie bursting with love-sick actors/actresses singing and dancing never really appealed to me. Lure me, on the other hand with a high octane Chinese martial arts film set in the Ming Dynasty and I...
Channel 4 is looking for one special family
Channel 4 is looking for one special family to take part in the new series of The FamilyChannel 4 are in the process of making the second series of the ground-breaking documentary series The Family which aims to capture what it really means to be a family in Britain today.As with the recent series, we're looking for a loving...
20109 Change at the Indig02
To celebrate the historic inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th President of the United States of America, the IBBAMO Trust will be hosting one of the largest events of its kind in the world, 20109 Change at the distinguished Indig02 on the 20th January 2009.20109 Change will celebrate the hope and strength the world will take from this most...
JB’S Bar & Restaurant
JB’S Bar & Restaurant, Park Plaza Victoria LondonTrue to form, the English weather was biting cold and it was only a matter of time before a helping of icy cold rain would be added to the equation. At this point I didn't want to be anywhere other than the four walls of my home let alone a bar in...
Day 26, Donnie Klang & Taio Cruz – Live in Concert @ Indigo o2 15/02/09
The Concert Factory brings to you a Valentine’s Show perfect for the occasion at IndigO2DAY 26 | DONNIE KLANG | TAIO CRUZUK SUPPORT: SHOLA AMA & SADIE AMA | FENIX LADIES | RICHARD BLACKWOOD (Host) | DJ MASTERSTEPZ (DJ)Doors Open: 19:00 Date: 15th February 2009Location: IndigO2 Website: www.theconcertfactory.co.ukEnjoy Valentines with live performances from P.Diddy’s Making The Band 4 winners Day 26...
Spectrum Bar Review
Spectrum is a bright set of colours with a beam of light separating them. Spectrum which is located at the contemporary Park Plaza County Hall hotel near Waterloo station like its name is ablaze with colour. The bar takes the colours and mixes them into a funky, fun space, making the perfect location for a drink.Modern lighting and cool...
Audition’s for Big Brother 2009
Channel 4 bosses are searching for Big Brother's new 2009 housemates.Now in its 10th year, the popular reality show has teamed up with YouTube to launch an ‘auditions channel' where potential contestants can upload their videos from home.Commissioning editor David Williams says: ‘The advice we offer to all our hopefuls is: Be yourself.'Videos must be uploaded by 3 February...
Biggy is immortalised on the big screen in Notorious
Celebrating the hip hop legend Notorious B.I.G, later known as Biggie, the biopic tells the rags to riches story of a music icon whose life and death forever changed the landscape of music. Embodying the American dream Biggie rose from the streets using the power of his music to speak to an entire generation.The film captures the larger than...
BET’s Hell Date cast comes to the UK
BET’s Hell Date is a quirky dating show with a difference. This fresh and contemporary programme sees actors with fantastic improvisation skills go on a date with unsuspecting men or women who unbeknown to them are on a date from hell. Four members of the cast – Simone, Kiah, Donnivin and Zainab - touched down in England and hooked...
Music Videos: Reggae
Flavour presents the latest music videos from the world of reggae and dancehall.Shaggy - Bad Man Don't Cry (features Cameo's from Movado, Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell etc)http://www.youtube.com/v/Kw8y3DI_e6g&featureDamien Marley featuring Stephen Marley - The Missionhttp://www.youtube.com/v/dHZLLlJIDDcHot Gyal - Mr Vegashttp://www.youtube.com/v/5ViVW1zZwbY&featureChuck Fenda - Herb Farmerhttp://www.youtube.com/v/yIMBAHjUoK8Stacious - Falling Downhttp://www.youtube.com/v/ZoYb9CiLbx8&featureLee 'Scratch' Perry - Pum Pumhttp://www.youtube.com/v/Z37sCU9rJog&featureMovado - Squeeze Herhttp://www.youtube.com/v/cX5eF65k-1I&featureDa'Ville and Demarco - Blessings a Multiplyhttp://www.youtube.com/v/Un3cbKq1YnETanya...
Music videos: UK
Flavour presents the latest video's coming out of the UK - Grime, RnB, Hip Hop and Bassline.Sway featuring Akon - Silver and Goldhttp://www.youtube.com/v/bwjzbrFJpm8Chipmunk featuring Loick Essien - The Beasthttp://www.youtube.com/v/7L76y2fIEp8JMC featuring Cassidy (click here to read an exclusive Flavour interview with JMC)http://www.youtube.com/v/0BdBYi85NY8Ghetts - Sing 4 Mehttp://www.youtube.com/v/72UKD_0DQ98Tinchy Stryder featuring Taio Cruz - Take Me Backhttp://www.youtube.com/v/Mg0-7HTqM0kCrazy Cousin feturing MC Verstile - The Funky Anthemhttp://www.youtube.com/v/p2EJq61kK80Alexandra...