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Music videos: USA
Flavour showcases the hostest rnb, hip hop, rap and gospel videos coming out of the USA.Beyonce - Halohttp://www.youtube.com/v/FIUHfTQ5MnATI featuring Rhianna - Live Your Lifehttp://www.youtube.com/v/E6Aizjgg1VUKanye West - Heartlesshttp://www.youtube.com/v/UERBH6vPP-EAkon - Right Now (na na na)http://www.youtube.com/v/tTJcUwOy6qMT-Pain featuring Lil Wayne - Can't Believehttp://www.youtube.com/v/jT_fnAjZNDYJim Jones - Pop Champagnehttp://www.youtube.com/v/7jZmntdzFBYJohn Legend featuring Andre 3000 - Green Lighthttp://www.youtube.com/v/_hd-uklv-5gR.Kelly - Hair Braiderhttp://www.youtube.com/v/FGqBpatFDOQBeyonce - Single Ladieshttp://www.youtube.com/v/8mVEGfH4s5gYung Berg - Sexy...
India.Arie to release new album
India.Arie is preparing to drop a second volume in her series of "Testimony" albums. "Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics," a follow up to 2006's "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship," is scheduled for release the end of February.The lead single, "Chocolate High," features her former boyfriend Musiq Soulchild, while second single "Therapy" includes Jamaican roots artist Gramps Morgan....
Myspace Spotlight – Craze 24
Rapper/MC Craze 24 has been in the game for 10 years honing his skills from back in the day at raves like One Nation laying down lyrics over jungle, bashment and hip hop beats. Not wanting to rely on major labels to make his mark in the industry he has studied promotion, production, management, distribution to equip him with...
Danielle Senior taking it to the dancefloor
Rising singing sensation Danielle Senior has collaborated with elite producers and artists like Colin C-Swing Emmanuel producer of chart toppers Jamelia and Beverley Knight, Don E, Skillz, Baby J, 2B3 Productions, mobo award winner Dexplicit and Shystie to name but a few. The talented singer/songwriter currently has a an exclusive publishing deal with Notting Hill Music Publishing submitting tracks...
XO Man the unstoppable
He's been hailed as the UK's answer to Andre 3000. He was recently crowned the 2008 Hugo Urban rules champion and he has more tricks up his sleeve than his computer game alter ego XO Manowar! He is XO Man, the up and coming UK Rapper bursting onto the UK music scene with his eclectic music style, unstoppable energy...
Jamelia – Cover Girl Issue 8
Stunning singer and model Jamelia has had a whirlwind of a year. The gossip columns have been full of stories about her break-up, make-up and engagement to Bristol City footballer Darren Byfield. She signed a £100,000 contract to launch a new Tony and Guy hair care range Model.Me and released a greatest hits album. To see the full article...
Morgan Heritage – Mission in progress
One of the biggest reggae acts in the world are back with their new album Mission In Progress. MC Mojo explains…With an amazing legacy of nine successful albums worldwide, Morgan Heritage are true reggae royalty. Dropping albums between 1994 and 2005, the quintet have spawned hits (sure to become classics) such as Don’t Haffi Dread, Down by the River, Your...
The Secret Life of Bees director Gina Prince-Bythewood
It’s the London Film Festival 2008 and Gina Prince-Bythewood is over in the UK to promote her latest film. Surrounded by the colourful luxury of the Soho Hotel, the composed and controlled writer/director sits down with Flavour Magazine for a quick chat. Gina Prince-Bythewood is probably most famous for her film Love and Basketball which was produced by Spike Lee...
Lisa Maffia – Cover Girl Issue 7
Lisa Maffia cover girl issue 7 Flavour Magazine walks into the studio with a bounce in her step and a big smile on her face as she gears up to release her sophomore album shot exclusively for Flavour Magazine by Jan Masny, Make-up by Chantelle Bernard, Styling by Annika Allen, EIO and Simone Williams clothing. To see the full...
Ray J – From music artist to business mogul
It’s pretty much an understatement to say Ray J made a name for himself distinct from the other famous member of his multi-talented Norwood family. Since his debut in 1997 (at 16) he’s grown from being Brandy’s little brother to becoming a man and his own entity – mastering music, acting, and now adding the title of entrepreneur with...
Angellica Bell – Issue 12 cover girl
From Children’s BBC to reality TV presenter, Angellica Bell speaks candidly about her amazing life off-camera.Dressed in black tights, Ugg boots and a knee-length dark-green T-shirt dress, TV presenter Angellica Bell hops out of a silver Mercedes taxi and enters the south London studio where her Flavour cover shoot is taking place. In the flesh she is extremely slim and...
The Beauty of the Black Man
This appears to be quite a random blog, but reader think not. I have been meaning to write this blog for a while now. Now, before I move on any further let me just add that I am not putting down or not appreciating the overall creation of other males. However, I can only really speak from experience.It's...
F Report Travel – Ibiza
Scratch beneath the surface of this party hotspot and you’ll find extreme sporting holidays and religious monuments…When you think of Ibiza, you likely conjure up images of hedonistic pleasure seekers baring their souls to euphoric nights of drug-fuelled parties, top name DJs, sun, sand and sangria. While all this is true, beyond the hysteria lies a beautiful island full of...
The Magic Fashion Show
The Magic Fashion Show Sunday 14th December 2008 @ Collection, 264 Brompton Road South Kensington SW3 2AS Doors open at 6.30 pm; Show starts 8 pm, After party 9.30 pm Designers headlining will be: Jay Wilson and Romero Bryan two leading celebrity designers, who have styled for stars such as Sugar babes, Beyonce Knowles, Aaliyah Victoria Beckham Kanye West, Estelle, Lemar...
RnB duo Rich Musik signed to Akon’s label
There hasn't been a duo on the urban music scene for a while and so RichMusik (RM) have emerged to fill that gap. Ray and Renny Richardson are two brothers originally from the Caribbean who produce their own beats and both choreograph their own performances. RM intend to bring something new and fresh to the industry and have already...
Miss Flavour out and about at The Sunday Show
I have to get straight to the point and tell you that the past two weeks have been absolutely crazy. I haven't had a minute to breathe!It's not easy being a career woman ( I have 2 jobs) and having a social life. Though I think I do quite a good job at it. Also, being Miss Flavour, I have...
Must – Restuarant review
Must is an exciting, stylish bar and oriental restaurant located in the heart of Birmingham. As we approached the door we were met with the loud noise of people talking, glasses chiming and urban grooves being mixed by the DJ. The bar was filled with people out for after-work Friday drinks and on first appearances as we squeezed through...
Sugababes Keisha talks about HUGO URBAN RULES
Keisha Buchanan is a member of the UK's biggest girl band The Sugababes. Flavour had a chat with the singer about the groups involvement in the talent competition Hugo Boss Urban Rules.HUGO URBAN RULES is a campaign designed to reach out and invest in new talent. If you could give one message to new artists to help them break...
Win tickets to see The Game
Flavour Magazine are giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see The Game - one of the hottest and best-selling rap artists - live in concert at The Forum, Kentish Town on 19 December.To be in with a chance to win tickets simply register to receive Flavour's newsletter at the top right of the page...
Lloyd – Taking UK Grime back to the States
Softly spoken, yet largely confident singer/songwriter Lloyd joined me on a sunny Tuesday afternoon in a swanky West London hotel. Here to promote his new single Girl’s Around The World featuring Ludacris and his latest album release Lessons Of Love, the 22 year-old New Orleans native possesses a very boy-next-door charm which is captivating to say the least. Casually...
Miss Flavour 2008 Review
2008’s annual Miss Flavour Beauty Pageant took place on Wednesday 5th November in the heart of London’s Leicester Square at Sound nightclub. Hosted by comedy duo JCX ‘n’ Slick and Pretty Polly model Sasha Parker, the night kicked off with laughs all around and an upbeat performance from urban rock act Kaya who set the scene for the night...
Spotlight on Hannah Rose
Flavour caught up with North West London singing sensation Hannah Rose, 24, to find out how this newcomer is going to stand out amongst the wealth UK singers that are achieving success.How would you describe your sound? Rock and soul and a little bit of skank.What kind of tracks can we expect on your album? Both up and down tempo but...
Winners for the 6th annual Urban Music Awards 2008 announced
The 6th annual Urban Music Awards took place at the IndigO2 on the 15th of November 2008.The much anticipated event kicked off in the heart of London's IndigO2. The red carpet was filled with celebrities from the world of music, fashion, television who all came out in force to support the Urban Music Awards UK. From Bobby Davro, Ms....
Switching Up
Are you aged between 14 and 19? Do you have an interest in film, radio or fashion? Are you unemployed and living in the boroughs of Waltham Forest, Barking and Dagenham, Enfield, Lewisham or Redbridge? Then Switching Up is the course for you!This is a FREE 10 weeks course for 2 days a week. For more information about arranging...
Urban Music Awards Live on ITV Local
URBAN MUSIC AWARDS LIVE ON ITV LOCAL Flavour Magazine has been nominated for an urban music. To see if we win you can tune in live at ITV Local.The awards ceremony will be streamed LIVE on ITV Local London on a dedicated Urban Music Awards channel www.itvlocal.com/london/umasViewers can log on to the website to see some of the biggest names...
Jordin Sparks
Where's her head at? Thankfully, not in the clouds! In fact, for 19 year old Jordin Sparks, life is all about being as close to the ground as possible, despite joining the league of successful American Idol winners and having recorded a killer duet of the year with a certain young man who has the ladies coming from wall...
Tarrus Riley – She’s Royal
Following She’s Royal, his number one Jamaican single, Tarrus takes on the UKWhile in London recording for his new album, Tarrus Riley took time out to squeeze Flavour in for a chat where we discuss nature, his relationship with music and of course, letting us into the inspiration behind his Jamaican number one hit single, She’s Royal.How did you...
Etana – The strength of a woman
Singer-songwriter Etana is the new face on the reggae music scene. The 24-year-old’s style is a mixture of African and reggae rhythms with a hint of rnb. Etana didn’t just want her 2008 debut album The Strong One to reflect the meaning of her name; but the character of African women too.Moving to Miami Born Shauna Mckenzie in Kingston Jamaica,...
Sasha Shantel Bennett talks about winning Miss Flavour 2008
I’m Miss Flavour 2008!! I’m still in shock and my family and friends are hounding me like the paparazzi!! (Laughs) I knew that this competition would be big, but to be truly honest, I didn’t really acknowledge all of the emotions it would bring to the surface for me. It seems for many that I just came in from no-where and...
Sasha Parker – The star of Coleen’s Real Women talks
The recent winner of Wayne Rooney’s wife’s ITV show Coleen’s Real Women, Sasha Parker is to front the campaign for Pretty Polly swimwear. The 24-year-old model talks exclusively to Flavour about Mrs Rooney, juggling motherhood and following in the footsteps of Jamelia and Eva Herzigova.Tell me about your experience on Coleen’s Real Women? My experience on Coleen’s Real Women, was amazing....