RIO: The Mancunian Champ
This Manny champ knows how to hit those barsHaving been born and bred in Manchester, rapper RIO continues to stay true to his Manny roots when it comes to his music. When playing a RIO tune, we are never surprised to find a reference to the famous city within the track.Although, when it comes to football it’s a totally different...
Never On The Downside
They may be called Downside but that’s never the case when it comes to this duo.Fresh new urban act Downside consists of brummie members Mista, 25, and Mox, 29. Mista and Mox are ready to fly the flag for Birmingham and not just for their hometown, they also hope to build a platform where they can sign on other...
Review: ‘Ready’ – S.A.S Ft. Chipmunk & Eric Bellingher
Before Giggs won a BET award, before Tinie Tempah went platinum, before Skepta hooked up with DJ Whoo Kid and released 'Community Payback' the UK rap scene had S.A.S, two brothers hailing from North London with an undeniable talent for clever metaphors, catchy hooks and raw delivery.The lads, who are part of a larger group called Eurogang, are well...
Free Red Bull Mixtape released with Toddla T
At the end of May Toddla T spent two weeks in the Red Bull Studios London working with the hottest up and coming artists from across the UK on the brand new free to download Red Bull Mixtape. From 27th June this will be available to download in full from www.redbullstudios.com. The 30-minute mixtape has everything from lo-fi electro...
Introducing: Who Is SoundGirl?
When it comes to breaking into the music industry, it can be a very tough job. However SoundGirl in their debut video ‘Don’t Know Why’ strut their stuff on one of the best Caribbean islands – Barbados – without a care in the world. Waving the flag for UK talent, they’ve already toured with the likes of heartthrob Justin...
Kano, Ghetts and other top UK talent set to perform at Re:Definition
Rapper MIKILL PANE, bashment boss LADY CHANN and young R&B singer ABEL MILLER have been added to the line up for Urban Development's Re:Definition on Thursday 7th July 2011 at Hackney Empire! With Kano headlining the night (brought to you in associating with Create and The Barbican), the recently confirmed acts will be joining GHETTS, ROXXXAN, DONAE’O, SCRUFIZZER, SELAH,...
Flavour Live Review: Lush, Ashley Walters & Big Man Zest plus more amazing performances
The tenth installment of Flavour Live, the event which brings together fresh talent and established artists took place at Flavour’s most noteable venue, Cargo. Thanks to the DJ’s, from start to finish, Cargo was in full swing banging out all the latest music on the UK scene. As always, resident DJs Longers and DJ Chef were present, along with...
Explosive Taste: your fortnightly guide to news, fashion and entertainment
We at Flavour recognise the impact that taste has on each of our daily lives. Whether it is individual dress sense, blunt opinions or specific dating preferences, it all centres on taste. Naturally intuitive to the needs of our stylish followers, we would like to introduce our new fortnightly feature which promises to awaken those taste buds, entice the...
Stoneimage: Gym member personas
Being in the gym day in day out I observe loads of people and I tend to be able to notice a pattern in the members and can place them into characteristic groups. Those of you that go to gym may fall into one of these groups and definitely will be able to recognise these group members in your...
Competition: Budding music producers wanted to compose soundtrack for sickle cell charity
Today sees the launch of an exciting competition, ‘Sound of Broken Silence’, for all budding musicians and music producers to compose and produce a track for youth charity group, Broken Silence. The sickle cell charity and its patron, actor Richard Campbell who recently appeared in Anuvahood, are looking for a talented individual or group to put together a soundtrack...
Win a weekend in atlanta with multi-grammy award winning songwriter/producer Bryan-Michael Cox
Flavour Magazine has teamed up with UK promotions company StylishNights and hit US Songwriter/producer Bryan-Michael Cox, to offer one of our readers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to spend an unforgettable weekend with the creative force behind chart and club smashes such as Usher’s Burn, Mary J Blige’s Be Without You and Trey Songzs "the last time".The lucky individual will be...
A-Z of N-Dubz: Loving this trio is as easy as ABC…
Their cheeky charm and schoolboy antics have become even just a little endearing to most and to others they are a guilty pleasure. Cheryl and Ashley Cole were ousted as secret fans and Mr Hudson can’t sing their praises enough. Like them or loathe them, you have to respect them. As the first British hip-hop group from the UK...
Stars show support for Alicia Keys’ Keep A Child Alive Black Ball London 2011
Tinie Tempah, Paloma Faith, Naomi Harris and Jesse Metcalfe were just a few of the stars that showed their support last night at Alicia Keys' prestigious Keep A Child Alive Black Ball. The annual fundraiser took place at The Roundhouse, Camden in aid of raising awareness and money for victims of HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.Flavour Magazine attended the...
WIZ KHALIFA: A wealth of talent and energy, he’s rolling in it
From nursery kids all the way to pensioners... they can all be heard singing the lyrics to ‘Black and Yellow’ by rapper Wiz Khalifa (Arabic for ‘successor’). Flavour makes a call to chat about his like for the UK’s Tinie Tempah, US model Amber Rose and his ‘relationship’ with Kanye...It’s a pleasure talking to you, man. How you doing? Yeah,...
Keri Hilson: Dreams can come true when you’re a believer…
‘I’m not interested in Chris Brown, Trey Songz or Chipmunk. They’re all a little younger than I am,’ says US R&B singer Keri Hilson. ‘I am dating right now but I am single.’ She giggles at the thought of dating one of her younger collaborators. But with steamy music videos that ooze sexuality, when Flavour talks with the gorgeous...
Nominations announced for Limelight, East London’s Oscars
The films nominated for Limelight Film and Arts Awards 2011 have now been officially revealed. The 2011 round of the annual short film competition saw the highest submissions to date, with high quality standards of films.Nominees have been invited to attend a red carpet Oscar style awards ceremony attended by hundreds of film makers and personalities from the...
Young & Ambitious: Jess Ratcliffe
Jess Ratcliffe is young and ambitious and is the genius behind the successful video games swapping website GaBoom! She had a vision for her business at the age of just 10, when she used to swap video games with neighbors and friends. Since then, Jess has worked non-stop in making her vision a reality.Soon to be celebrating its first...
Young & Ambitious: Matilda Egere-Cooper
The Culture Club London is the new hip and arty membership club where people can socialise and make friends. The club has a clear motto - 'go out, do stuff, meet folks, have fun,' - encouraged by founder and director of the club Matilda Egere-Cooper. She welcomes everyone to join this exciting new approach to London life and hopes...
Alexis Jordan: Sexy, strong and oh so happy
In September 2008, Alexis Jordan’s YouTube page was racking up millions of views. It was at that time that multi-platinum award-winning production and writing team Stargate – the hit-makers responsible for No1 hits such as Rihanna’s ‘Take a Bow’ and Ne-Yo’s ‘Miss Independent’, that entered into a partnership with Roc Nation, forming StarRoc – contacted Alexis and made arrangements...
Review: Capital FM’s Summertime Ball
The annual 95-106 Capital fm Summertime Ball took place on Sunday (12th June) at London's Wembley Arena. Quite ironic it was called a summer time ball when it was chucking it down all day. The good old British weather didn't stop a whopping 75,000 people making their way to the stadium to see some of music's biggest names hit...
MANN…of culture. Forget gangs, get real and Buzzin!
When you think of LA... Hollywood, Champagne, Heidi and Audrina from The Hills, boutique shopping on Melrose Avenue... good times and glamour come to mind. However, travel about 10 or so miles out and life is very different. Tinseltown is replaced with Inglewood, and the bubbly with 40 oz malt liquor; crime levels are extremely high and many neighbourhoods...
Triple threat star Mellissa Molinaro sits down with Flavour
Canadian beauty Mellissa Molinaro has been described as a triple threat performer because she's an accomplished actress, singer and you better believe she can bust a move. In dance-flick Honey 2, Molinaro plays Carla, a sassy petite sweetheart with a firecracker attitude. If you're a fan of US reality TV then you will also recognise her from hows such...
The first UK interview with Que! The former Diddy supergroup Day26 member
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs had a grand vision: to create the biggest-selling boyband the world had ever seen. The brilliance behind such stars as Jodeci, Mary J Blige and Notorious B.I.G, he was bound to discover true talent. But did Diddy count on Que? Flavour talks to the man in question...While scouring the US for male singers to front his...
Cut the Fat: Your bodies working while you’re sleeping
Sleep is one of the most important aspects within a training regime and one of the most taken for granted. When you have consciously shut down and gone to bed that’s when your body is working, repairing and growing. An effective workout should reward you with some aching pains which we Fitness professionals call Delayed Onset of Muscle...
Inspirational YOU, June 25 @SBU
Inspirational YOU presents ‘Time to raise the bar’ on Saturday 25 June 2011 at London South Bank University (London Road).Inspirational YOU has fast become one of London’s must-attend events for those seeking to learn, network, promote and increase their skill base in a positive and professional environment. This is an exciting and exclusive occasion for participants to be...
The UK’s first Black British online sitcom launches June 26
Meet the Adebanjo’s is a new sitcom that highlights the comedy and fun arising when traditional African parents raise British-born children. The 8 part series follows the stubborn yet thoroughly entertaining Mr Adebanjo, as he struggles to install his traditional Nigerian values on his very defiant modern UK children.Comedian Don’t Jealous Me stars in the series which was created...
Egypt’s latest single Stronger
The video for the single by DJ Pioneer featuring singer Egypt has just been released. Directed by Dan Tah the video sees the singer also showcasing her line Eveae West and wearing corsets by Nicola Denoir. Check out the video to Stronger below.http://www.youtube.com/v/ZArc19W7BVs
Wideboys on producing hits and why it’s best not to be a pigeon
As synonymous as ghostbusters are the ones to call when you have a spooky intruder as are the Wideboys; Jim Sullivan and Eddie Craig, the ones to call when you need a hot new remix. Known for their catchy club track Sambuca their ‘remixography’ spans a multitude of genres, having produced remixes and worked with artists such as...
Slick Don: “It’s good that Birmingham is now getting recognition.”
Slick Don: “It's good that Birmingham is now getting recognition.”The story of Christian Brooks (a.k.a. Slick Don’s) rise through the ranks of the music business is somewhat a fantasy. Having honed his craft since the age of 14 as well as working with the likes of Mr V, DJ Q, Toddla T and many more. It was back in...
Introducing: The almighty force that is Jagga
Jagga is undoubtedly one of the UK's most exciting new talents. Having already gained a large following on Twitter as well as having celebrity fans, including Katy B, with whom he's toured with, and West London trio TMS, who he has now teamed up with for the release of ‘I Need You’. Described as an “Almighty force whose own...