Win tickets to Rock the Belles 25.03.11 with live performances by Eliza Doolittle & Wah Nails
Rock the Belles brings together the hottest female DJs, bands, designers and creatives for a genre-defying monthly celebration of the girls who are making their mark on the music industry.Rock The Belles has gained some incredible press over past months and March promises to be no different with Eliza Doolittle on the decks, free fabulous nail art courtesy of...
Review: Jason Derulo & Shontelle @ HMV Hammersmith Apollo
Pop, R&B sensation Jason Derulo rounded off his UK tour at London's HMV Hammersmith Apollo on Tuesday 1st March. The venue was full to the brim with hoards of excited, screaming teenage girls and the odd few guys who looked as if they had been dragged along by their girlfriends. He was supported by Bajan singer Shontelle, who performed...
Kim Kardashian releases single ‘Jam (Turn It Up)’
Kim Kardashian released her debut single 'Jam (Turn It Up)' today, which premiered on 102.7 KIIS FM with Ryan Seacres. Jam (Turn It Up) was produced by The-Dream and was recorded for some of the proceeds to be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.A video for the clip has already been filmed by director Hype Williams. Take a listen to...
Top Ten Business Tips For Entrepreneurs
South London born multi-millionaire, Charles Gordon offers ten tips on how to succeed in business. Future millionaires take note.1. Create a planFind out your objectives and work out how to get there by the shortest route, this is how you work smart instead of hard.2. Be resourcefulThanks to technology it is now easier to set up a business...
Far East Movement on their No. 1 hit & working with Lady Gaga
If you thought LA-based electro, pop and rap group Far East Movement were going to be a one hit wonder then you were wrong. Having already sold five million copies of their head banging number one smash hit Like a G6, Far East Movement also known as (FM) have been as busy as a beaver bridging the gap between...
Review: Obenewa’s Once Upon a time EP Launch
The Tabernacle, a stylish and iconic Grade two listed building in the heart of Notting Hill, played host to the Once Upon a Time EP launch of rising British star in the making, Obenewa on February 27. A classically trained pianist and self taught guitarist; her music is an eclectic mix of acoustic soul, pop and rnb. As...
J Auburn: If everyone’s doing it, he won’t be; get ready for a new musical addiction
Formally Jay Ice, J Auburn has been doing his thing behind the scenes for quite some time now. Not one to follow the crowd, he sings – rather than raps – and is planning to reinvent RnB as we currently know it. Fusing pop with jazz, while preserving the original RnB essence that we originally fell in love with,...
Selah releases Outta My House ft. Donae’o
Fresh from performing at Flavour Live when we played host to the launch of UK girl fight mix CD movement, sensational singer Selah is set to release her eagerly awaited single Out My House ft Donea’o on 7th March 2011. She is looking stunning. Check out the video below.http://www.youtube.com/v/_St4dbOnvmM
DV8 fashion students create their own clothes and you could too!
Stylist to stars Denise Brown (Kanye West, Mr Hudson, Reggie Yates) and talented fashion designer Rowenna Clifford are the amazing teacher’s at the helm of DV8’s Introduction to fashion and styling course.This course gives 16-19 year-olds the chance to get their name out there in the world of fashion and design, create their own brand and design, customise and...
Corinne Bailey Rae on love, life and music
It’s hard to comprehend that it was more than seven years ago that darling of British soul Corinne Bailey Rae shot to superstardom with her debut single ‘Like a Star’. What’s probably easier to digest is the global success that followed – a record-breaking platinum album, three Grammy nominations and two MOBO awards. In 2006, she became the fourth...
Twitwatch: your weekly guide to celebrity tweets
A round up of the weeks most flavoursome tweets. Who’s checking out who and who’s beefing with who. Let the tweets commence!1.Double Brit winner Tinie Tempah must have ran out of inspirations for penning hits, let’s hope he hasn’t passed out just yet.Watching deal or no deal....is it me or is Noel Edmonds chatting up alll the girls on...
Jaya’s Outta Control
Jojo Simmons, the son of Hip Hop royalty Rev Run (Run DMC)and the critically acclaimed Wretch 32 both feature on rising singing sensation Jaya's single Outta Control Jojo who raps under the moniker “Young Simmons” said “I was looking for the right sound to launch in Europe and when I heard the track I thought her sound was incredible!...
RnB singer Trey Songz speaks to the youth of London
US rnb superstar Trey Songz took a break from his tour with Neyo to attend an event hosted by BET International as part of their ‘Global Good’ campaign and the Damilola Taylor trust. The star studded event included guest speaker, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and a Q and A session with singer/songwriter Trey Songz with the youth...
Glenn Lewis: On the rise and loving it!
Canadian RnB artist Glenn Lewis has one of the most humble and impeccable attitudes in music. Born in Toronto in 1975 to Jamaican and Trinidadian parents, Glenn swapped plans for a career in animation to make it as a singer. After high school, he performed at various clubs and recorded a number of demo tracks, quickly gaining recognition in...
Anthony David: He’s that some kind of Mr Wonderful
On November 4, London’s Jazz Cafe was treated to an awesome night of a soulful, bluesy, jazzy kinda something that had us all bursting into a clichéd but unbeatable spontaneous applause. Singer-songwriter Anthony David was totally professional, infinitely engaging and best of all, his vocals were smooth and rich like warm melted Belgian chocolate, oozing from a cake: truly...
Khalia’s new single Climb
At only 16 and with an amazing voice Khalia is at the beginning of her musical journey but she is already working musical big wigs such as Curtis Richardson (Rihanna/J-Lo), Pilfinga and Cutfather (Jordin Sparks/Pussycat Dolls), Karl Gordon (Sugababes/All Saints), and Darren Martyn (Sadie Ama/Fugative). The tail end of last year saw her promo record 'Candy Rain'; on heavy...
Bitch Stole my Look
We can’t think of anything worse than having someone turn up in the same outfit as you! Despite all their fame and fortune to purchase the most luxurious designer brands, even the celebrities of today cannot escape this fashion faux par.Who would of thought even soon-to-be princess’s are into buying off the rack! It’s a Buckingham Palace versus Hollywood...
Mz Bratt Beauty secrets
Mz Bratt, one of the hottest female emcees on the scene right now, rocks up in Anuvahood as the feisty Shay who has an instant connection with the hapless Kay. With her first film role and new single Get Down causing a stir we caught up with the starlet to find out how she maintains her stunning looks with...
Cut the Fat: Don’t judge a book by its cover
Don’t judge a book by its cover, such a well known saying but still one we cannot help ignoring. Let’s be honest we tend to judge someone’s health on their physical appearance; generally it’s the slimmer the healthier, right? “Wrong!!!” If that’s your opinion please, please change it.I’m 3days away from the end of the STONEiMAGE experiment, 8weeks eating...
Writer, director and star of Anuvahood: Adam Deacon
With an acting career already spanning several years, Adam Deacon takes the next step and proves himself as a director, with the UK’s first urban comedy, Anuvahood.We’ve seen him as Kickz in Shank, we’ve seen him as Dillon in 4,3,2,1, he played Jay in Kidulthood and Adulthood and now Adam Deacon takes the lead role in Aunvahood, as local...
Vote for your favourite finalist to fly to Rotterdam for New Skool Rules
Ashleigh Ashley, Romance, Kasha, Sam Garrett, Déjà Fate, Try Stevens and JSB are the artists that have been selected to win a chance to fly to Rotterdam and perform live at the world’s largest rnb & hip hop conference New Skool Rules. All you have to do is vote for your favourite act below.New Skool Rules is a platform...
Ace and Vis: The bad boys we love to love
BBC 1Xtra has turned Ace and Vis into household names and their on-air troublemaking style has earned them a host of accolades – but these boys haven’t hit their peak yet.At the 1Xtra studios in West London, Ace and Vis are raring to talk about the Miss Flavour competition, which they hosted recently. “It was a lot of fun;...
Fashionista Pharrell Williams launches his new clothing line!
In 2005 lead singer of The Neptunes, Pharrell Williams collaborated with Japanese fashion icon Nigo who founded A Bathing Ape (BAPE). The two icons united their creative minds to launch the luxury clothing brands, The Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream.Pharrell is known for his love of skateboarding as some of his music videos like Frontin featuring Jay-Z portray....
Watch the video to Wretch 32’s new single Anniversary
Here at Flavour we are loving Wretch 32. We blasted 'Traktor' all day in the office and now we're pleased to hear that he has a new banger for us to rinse with ‘Anniversary’. The lyrical mastermind provides a soulful and mature song for all ears to enjoy.Wretch, who is soon to go on tour with fellow homegrown...
Come Home by Kyra Simmone: a song for loved ones gone missing
Come Home is a raw and emotional R&B soul track by London-based singer Kyra Simone, the Gospel Outreach Ministry Choir and produced by David Dixon, the brother of British journalist Michael Dixon, who disappeared on holiday last year. Proceeds from the UK and international release will go to the Help Find Michael Dixon fund and to missing persons charities...
Model turned singer Jasmia Robinson
One of the best-looking and hardest-working models to come out of the UK has now boldly decided to take her career to a whole new level. With microphone firmly in hand, Jasmia Robinson is preparing to sashay her way all the way to the top of the charts.With her stunning, very striking looks, an extensive modelling portfolio and a...
J.Cole: Super deep and happy in success
With heavyweight hip-hop co-signs from Nas, Kanye West, Drake and XXL magazine 2010 Freshmen cover, former St John’s University (New York City) student J Cole has a right to be hailed as “your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper”. In 2009, he became the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation, before going on to build a devoted following through...
OHTV are looking for 16-24 year-olds to feature in Young Achievers
http://www.youtube.com/v/-t5D-UMv07A&featureOH TV Sky 199 is calling all young achievers for a brand new TV series. ‘Young Achievers - The Next Gen’ conceived by 22 year old producer, Caroline Odogwu. An embodiment of the shows’ title herself, Caroline states: “this is a show made by young achievers, for young achievers, about young achievers”. This exciting new series will profile the...
Flavour TV Scoop
YAY! Thank God, that another commercially hyped marketer’s dream is over. Yes that’s right, I’m not a fan of Valentines Day, Bah Humbug!Now lets get down to some Good TV.MasterChefIt’s Back!!! For all you foodies out there MasterChef, has returned to our screens for another series of twenty hopeful’s battling it out to be crowned Master Chef 2011.There is...
Download Choice FM’s Steve Clark’s Mixtape
DJ Steve Clarke works at ChoiceFM where he is a specialist DJ who plays new music including many unsigned bands. He has just released his latest mixtape Future Flavez. With songs on there by the like of Chipmunk, Keri Hilson and Eminen and more more music, less of the chat and jingles that some mixtape DJs like to do...