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Dancehall Moves
‘Worldwide people love our dancing because we create or our things, we don’tfollow style, we create style’, says DJ/singer Sacha in the dance-u-mentary It’s All About Dancing. If you’ve ever attended a dancehall rave and are one of those people that know all the latest moves from Jamaica as soon as they’re created then you’ll know that the above statement...
Sway – Q&A
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 ChiefsWhat wound you stay makes you young and ambitious? I have achieved so much at the age...
MOBO AWARDS 2008
The Music of Black Origin better known as the MOBO awards are upon us. And the nominations for 2008 have been released. Estelle, Dizzee Rascal, Leona Lewis and Wiley have topped the nomination listings this year.The award show will take place on October 15th at Wembley Arena. This year’s hosts will come in the shape of Spice Girl Mel...
Naz Idelji – Young & Ambitious
‘You can’t let people walk all over you. You just have to be able to stand your ground,’ comments Naz Idelji on working for a record label where the majority of people at the top are men.The feisty 26-year-old is a product manager for all Urban and Dance compilations at Universal Music and is responsible for many of the...
Lindi Mngaza – Y&A
The youngest contestant ever to win a place on The Apprentice tells us about her life, ambitions and what it takes to succeedDespite being dyslexic and considered a lost cause at school, Lindi Mngaza managed to achieve NINE GCSEs, start her own business at 17 and was chosen out of OVER 20,000 applicants to take part in the award...
Annika Allen – Young & Ambitious
With its exclusive eye-catching photography, stylish design and thought-provoking interviews, entertainment and creative arts magazine Flavour manages to stand out in the over-crowded magazine market. CEO and Editor of Flavour Annika Allen reveals there’s more to Flavour then what meets the eye.What do you get when you combine sheer ambition with a knack for writing and a head for...
Jessica Huie – Colorblind Cards
Columnist, press officer and MD of an international greeting card company – That’s quite a job title. Flavour talks to entrepreneur Jessica Huie to find out how she juggles so many roles.How you started on the road to global domination? It started with the birth of my little girl Monet. She inspired me to create a fabulous life for us...
Trey Songz – Back after a three year hiatus
Well, I suppose it's true what they say, every dog really does have its day.... not literally of course, but at some stage in life, if you have been the under dog, the one that goes unmentioned in a favourite five or simply that individual who was always picked last in the playground, your time will most definitely come...
Ricky Whittle
After receiving a number of physical injuries his dreams of football stardom were crushed however, Hollyoaks heartthrob Ricky Whittle who plays sexy rookie cop Calvin Valentine soon realized he could be passionate about another career when he started acting.Following his fathers instruction’s he started studying law but took up modeling on the side and from there the 25...
Jamelia – Issue 8 Cover Story
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. On top of that she moved...
Conya Doss – Still… Waters Run Deep
Four albums deep, almond-eyed soul singing beauty Conya Doss presents her latest offering: Still… Whilst the intentions of this album are, in Conya’s words, to ‘tell a little bit more about what’s through my lens,’ many people will have missed the first three flashes. Without attention-grabbing factors such as the widely compelling self-destructive streak (and Grammy awards) of Amy...
Boyz II Men – Q&A
Are multi-award winning rnb group Boyz II Men getting too old for the music industry? They certainly don’t think so. Annika Allen catches up with the groups Nathan Morris who tells her, the end of the road is a long way off.How does it feel to be the most successful male vocal rnb group of all time? No word...
Swizz Beats – One Man Band
‘My catalogue is in senior citizens!’ shouts Swizz Beatz. With over 96 million records sold worldwide, the 28 year-old super producer could definitely retire himself and his songs into any hall of fame. But where would that leave us music lovers?Having banged out hit songs for Jay Z, Beyonce and Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz has proved just how much...
Supreme Riders – The man behind Urban Bike Fest talks to Flavour
Starting a business is one thing, but setting up a lucrative one is a completely different story. Taking advantage of opportunities and growing trends may just be the secret ingredients that help add to your success, just as it was for Supreme.The term ‘urban biking’ may not be familiar to everyone, but, if you have ever come across a...
Flavour’s Fabulous Five
Willis Rose Only seventeen and already sensational, it is clear Willis Rose was born to sing. This smooth rnb singer has been writing his own material and steadily honing his craft from the age of seven. Used to performing Willis Rose has been making a name for himself on the Nottingham scene, making several appearances at Nottingham Carnival and Nottingham...
Metal Gear Solid 4 – Guns of the Patriots
Yup, it’s time to buy a PS3. We know, the PlayStation 3 costs big bucks and if you’re going to hand over that sort of cash you’ll want there to be a special game that makes it worth it. Metal Gear Solid 4 is that game.MGS games have always been really good, but MGS4 ups the bar with its...
Loraine Ffrench – Shooting for the stars
On the smoke-filled set of the Fstreet video shoot, I immediately spot director Loraine Ffrench. The only female amid a small crowd of men she stands, center of attention. As she watches the action through her monitor, confidently giving instructions, I can tell that this woman is all about her business. So it was no surprise when she told...
Sophia (Flavour Goes Live P1 follow-up)
‘I love it when my tune comes on in a rave and I could be stood in the middle of the floor and no one knows it’s me singing on the track. Witnessing people singing the lyrics to a track I wrote is an amazing feeling,’ declares Sophia, the lady behind the sweet vocals on infectious funky house track...
Come on Girl singer Taio Cruz
After being given permission by the record label to give him grief for missing my earlier calls, just two minutes into our conversation, Taio's down-to-earth personality, and cheeky humour make it easy to forget my earlier intentions and I remind myself that this is a guy who has been named by Dallas Austin as the 'the new Babyface' and...
Flavour Talks – Bassline
Sheffield's Police force have stated that ‘the only gun crime related to nightlife in Sheffield has been with bassline’, and that many shootings, stabbings and drive-by's have occurred in and around bassline nightclubs.This is a very bold statement to make and one that many strongly disagreed with, but lets face it anything remotely linked to the ‘urban’ scene has...
Beauty Insider – Ligaya Buena
You’d think that having a sibling who is famous would instantly open doors for you, but Ligaya Buena, who is the younger sister of ex-Sugababe Mutya says that’s not the case.The 17-year-old model and actress says ‘I have to go through the same process as any other model and I would prefer to be known for the work that...
Kojo going to America
With comedy Gods Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock listed as friends, Kojo the Comedian is planning to join them in the US to continue his quest to become a household name. With many UK stars finally receiving the recognition they deserve by achieving success in America, the so-called Fresh Prince of Hackney is about to make a move that...
Artcha – The man behind the art
Sagging jeans, hoodies and over-priced jewellery. These are the trappings typically associated with a UK hip-hop artist. Meet Artcha: stylish spectacles, smart sweater and dress pants. He is quick to inform me that numerous meetings are the reason for his attire. I get a sneaky suspicion that he rocks the smart guy look from time to time and not...
Editors Letter Issue 10
One of the things that I have been reminded of recently is that tomorrow isn’t granted. You do not know what life has in store for you so all the things that you say that you want to do or are going to do my advice is that you should stop putting off things that you can do today,...
Annika Allen’s Editors Letter Issue 9
Somebody recently said to me that if your dream isn’t bigger than you then it’s not your dream. I have big dreams for the future of Flavour. I won’t tell you what they are yet because I’d rather you witness the results then hear our ideas but I pray that my team and I have the strength and source...
Flavour’s – Ones To Watch
Lethal B www.myspace.com/lethalbizzlemusic Musical Style: The Come Up is a bumping hip hop track with brilliant Brit spit. Since the release of this track Lethal Bizzle has been turning up on every magazine page and TV show. It seems like the rise and shine of the Lethal Bizzle enterprise is forthcoming and Lethal B will continue to make waves long into...
GTA IV – The latest Grand Theft Auto game will blow your mind…
When it comes to car-stealing, granny-punching urban games, there can be no imitations. Grand Theft Auto has always been the gangster game everyone talks about, and the series is about to come into its prime. After way too much waiting and plenty of hype, Grand Theft Auto IV is almost here. So, what’s new? If you’re a fan of...
Lisa Maffia
Lisa Maffia walks into the studio for her exclusive Flavour Magazine cover shoot with a bounce in her step and a big smile on her face clearly happy and basking in the knowledge that she created a major label bidding war for her latest funky house single Bad Girl at Night.The 28-year-old former first lady of So Solid now has...
Director Ben Peters Ghetto music video diary
Hi my name is Ben Peter’s and I’m a video Director and CEO of F2R (Film2Remember). Flavour Magazine asked me to do a director diary of my daily grind when at the shoot for the new video we did for Ghetto’s track Sing for Me.I wrote down what I did on the day but there really wasn’t that much to...
Miss Flavour 2007 – Yondie Murray
Name: YONDIE MURRAYNickname: YONZStats: 32 -25-35Occupation: ACTRESS/PRESENTER/MODEL/CIVIL SERVANT/STUDENTLocation: SOUTH EAST LONDONMyspace page: www.myspace.com/blackindie07Why did you enter the Miss Flavour competition? I entered the competition because I wanted a challenge and a new experience. The Miss Flavour competition was one that didn’t fit the regular stereotype of what a model should be.How were the...