J’Holiday sits down with Flavour to talk fame, partying and taking control
Nahum Grymes, who also goes by the name J.Holiday, received mainstream recognition after his single ‘Bed’ topped billboard charts along with his prestigious album ‘Back of My Lac’.It seemed like he was set to be unstoppable, with some music reporters even describing him as ‘the next big thing’, however, not long after the debut of his second album ‘Round...
Fitz and the Tantrums gain UK popularity ahead of the release of their brand new material
After the UK release of their ‘Breakin’ The Chains Of Love’ EP last month, 6-piece band Fitz and the Tantrums have exploded this side of the Atlantic.This soulful collection of one female and five male musicians started out jamming in their living rooms and having steadily escalated with appearances on top US TV shows. Set to return to the...
Bizarre star baby names…
The Beckham’s have introduced their new born girl Harper Seven to the world and their name choice has received mixed reviews to say the least. After years of hoping for a daughter to add to their family of 3 young sons, you’d think that they would be less alternative in their name choice, but like many stars before them they’ve...
Introducing you to Fantine
Fantine is set to be one of the most interesting artists to come out of Down Under. A singer of quality and highly memorable, she is more than just a beautiful voice, her talent extending to songwriting as well. With a musical style that is very hard to categorise but has sometimes tentatively been described as 'indie electro soul',...
Loick Essien
Growing up, Loick Essien tried his hand at many different art forms and it seems he certainly had the touch. Flavour finds out why he chose the stage for songs over scripts... Having attended Ravenscourt Theatre School, he was taught techniques in drama, dance and music, so he was able to make an informed decision about his future career path,...
Ke$ha gets Sleazy at the 02 Academy in Birmingham
Her debut single ‘Tick Tok’ is one of the most played songs on radio and is currently the sixth best-selling single in digital history. With this in mind you surely would have heard the name Ke$ha, an ex waitress who was so anxious to make it in the music industry she broke into, superstar Prince’s house to hand him...
Sway
The Independent described his 2006 album This Is My Demo as ‘not just the best British rap albums in years, but simply the best rap album in years, full stop’. He has collaborated with pinnacles of the music world, such as Akon, Lemar, Craig David, Lupe Fiasco, Chamillionaire, Ian Brown, Ali Campbell and Jamelia, to name a few. To date,...
Bluey Robinson
Having met Bluey Robinson about a year ago, when he was on the verge of becoming a signed artist, it’s exciting to see how much has happened in that time. He exploded onto YouTube, receiving over half a million views; fast-forward 12 months and Swedish-born, London-raised Bluey is now signed to Sony and getting free kicks from a secret...
The multi-talented Sasha Shantel
‘If you want it, never give up,’ is the motto that Miss Flavour 2008 winner Sasha Shantel lives by. Three years after winning the contest the southeast Londoner is busier than ever and clearly a woman of many talents. The signature in her email reads Editor of In-spireLS Magazine, Editor of Inbox Magazine, Career Advisor, Blogger and Model. With...
Submit your Story for the Body Gossip Book!
How do you feel about your body?Do you love your freckles?Wish you had a smaller bottom?Are you gym addicted?Do you compare yourself to your friends?Does beauty and fashion advertising make you feel self-conscious?Do you secretly wish you looked like your favourite celeb?Do you think dieting is stupid, or necessary?We all have a body and we all feel a certain...
Running in a group halves the load
Running alone can sometimes feel like a strenuously fruitless chore, with improvements of fitness and speed hard to come by. At the same time running is probably one of the easiest and cheapest ways to lose weight and improve health, it’s just trainers on and go with minimal fuss. As easy as I made that sound, the harsh reality...
Sean Reid ‘All I Need Is You’
After the club craze of Scottish born Sean Reid’s debut single “All I Need Is You” featuring Cash, the single now follows with a remix edit by Gold Top. This edit explores the club and dubstep genre creating an electric sound which will cause you to gain a case of head-bopping fever.The video shows off Sean Reid’s multiple talents...
Jessie J fights back to beat bullies
With a number of celebrities bravely admitting their bi-sexuality, a number have also shown their commitment to anti-bullying campaigns, including Daniel Radcliffe who showed his support during Anti-Bullying week last November.Pop sensation Jessie J has always been open about her bi-sexuality and appears committed to stamping out bullying, even hinting at it in the track ‘Who’s laughing now’ featured...
Have fun in the sun with Twice as Nice
Celebrating 15 Years Twice as Nice exclusively brings you the perfect experience this summer! Not only are Twice as Nice revolutionising the pan-European club scene, they’re also offering the perfect package for sun-worshipers in the shape of their exclusive holidays.With destinations such as Malia, Ibiza and Ayia Napa, clubbers can sign up for 7 days of fun in...
Bobby Brown: Get out the way, an R&B legend is reborn…
Having enjoyed platinum record sales, sold-out concerts with adoring fans chanting his name, phenomenal success internationally and throughout his 25-year career, Bobby Brown is the definition of a bona fide superstar. He is also recognised as a former member of New Edition, one of the biggest boybands during the late 80s and, of course, for launching his own solo...
NY: Fresh with a crossover edge
Fresh with a crossover edge... it’s that kinda sound and soul makes us wanna be with you too!The buzz surrounding the UK’s hottest rising singing starlet has been building very quickly. Kick-starting her career as a backing vocalist for the likes of Plan B, DJ Ironik and The Streets, Nyomi Gray, best known as Ny, began singing at a...
JAGGED EDGE: An rnb remedy for a really smooth summer
An R&B remedy for a truly smooth summer.In one word, the group Jagged Edge are simply monumental. Four talented singers, producers and songwriters – twins Brandon and Brian Casey, Richard Wingo and Kyle Norman – make up the Grammy award-winning R&B quartet. Formed in Atlanta Georgia, stemming from inspirational, soulful and gospel backgrounds, the group went on to release...
ROLL DEEP: The Grime Kings have a new queen
Also on the Live Fest line-up, the grime kings have a new queen…"We don’t try to be up to date, we are up to date and we wake up and have ideas with what will make great music."London-based grime music collective Roll Deep have had a huge influence on the UK’s music scene. Some of the most talented and...
Onyx live at Fabric
Djembe Entertainment Presents Onyx Live at Fabric. Sticky Fingaz and Fredro Starr from the US hip hop group take to the UK stage with support from Triple Darkness, Capital R and Rewd Adams. If you’re a true hip hop fan you will attend this event to hear classic tunes like Slam. This promises to be a classic and eventful...
Win a recording session with Wretch 32 and get experience in music and radio
Are you someone who’s longing for a career in music? Do you feel that there’s a gap you hope to fill in the industry? But you don’t know where to start right? Well here’s your answer! Choice FM has gone into partnership with Barclaycard Unwind in order to undergo an all-day music seminar for you talented starlets. If you...
Bigz: Bigger and better than ever
Flavour talks to Bigz who has come back with a bang, following his recently released mixtape “Quantum Leap.’ Lyrically one of the best rappers in the scene and one of the most respected. His single ‘I Just Want The Paper,’ has been receiving massive air play, and has been included in Radio 1Xtra DJ Twin B’s, ‘Best Of British.’...
Flexplicit: mentor turned artist
Having spent time time mentoring and working with some of Britain's bestest unsigned acts, the tables have now turned focussing on Flexplicit as an artist rather than a mentor. With the release of his debut single kicking off and a feature by YouTube sensation Nik. E Jemiyo, the Walsall born artist is definitely heading the right way. Check out...
Winners announced for the 2011 Limelight Film and Arts Awards
Fixing Luka was the big winner of the night at the 4th annual Limelight Film and Arts Award ceremony. The annual awards that celebrates, promotes and identifies new and emerging film makers took place on Thursday the 23rd June 2011 at the Troxy in East London.Jessica Ashman along with the team behind the animation Fixing Luka were surprised to...
Lewi White Young Gun’s
Underground producer Lewi White debuts his first single 'Young Guns' on July 10th featuring four of the UK's newest and hottest talents; Devlin, Ed Sheeran, Griminal and Yasmin.On this track that I will predict to be the hit for this summer’s 2011 Lewi White teams up with the very talented Carly Cussens who has a very long list of...
Dubbledge vs Chase & Status: what do you think?
Dubbledge is back with a familiar riddim and aiming to chase that status every rapper out there is hoping to reach. He may have used the same Chase & Status produced instrumental a certain Tempah tore up recently, under the title of 'Hitz' but in fact, the track was originally given to Dubbledge. Here the track "Chess" for yoursef...
10 PAIRS OF TICKETS TO GIVEAWAY FOR Flavour Live at Cargo – July 12th
Beat Circle Feat. Pyrelli, Cherri V, Sam Garrett, Artcha, Bianca Simmone, RTI, Etta Smith, Zemmy, Deja Fate & Kurt Collins are set to perform at FLAVOUR LIVE on Tuesday 12th July 2011. Hosted by Axle the entertainer and DJ’s on the night will be Longers, Chef, Ashinel and Bronze Our last day CARGO this promises to be a night not to...
Southbank Centre celebrates hip hop
As part of the Southbank Centre's 60th anniversary celebrations of the Festival of Britain, they are launching event: Intelligent Movement: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Culture in association with Channel 4 celebrating the 'four pillars of hip-hop' - Djing, MCing, breaking and graffiti.A focal point of the weekend is the 'Street Dance XXL UK Championship Finals' (Jul 17 3pm; £15-£32.50)....
Nonso Anozie to star in BBC drama ‘Stolen’
You may not recognise the name, but it is highly likely that you would have seen the handsome face of British actor Nonso Anozie, 32, somewhere before as he has already built up a enviable CV as a thespian, having appeared in respected works on TV (Occupation, Prime Suspect), film (Cass, RocknRolla, Atonement, and the forthcoming Conan the Barbarian)...
DJ Charlie Sloth: The Small Green Shoots champion is heading for Hollywood…
Flavour catches up with Charlie Sloth at Small Green Shoots Access All Areas music seminar in London, where he is on the panel educating young people about the UK’s music industry. The event is about creating more opportunities for young people to get involved in music, and as Charlie came up through London’s pirate radio scene, surprising and impressing...
Business 101: The Serial Entrepreneur goes global…
When you next fly to Australia, Dubai or Japan and you spot a jar of my Emi & Ben body butter on the shelves of one of their retailers, you’ll be experiencing international trade. For many businesses like mine, international trade allows brands to expand in markets not easily available to them. Nineteen months into my natural skin care...