See Kindred the Family Soul live!
We are giving away a pair of tickets for one lucky reader to see Kindred the Family Soul perform live in Birmingham (HMV Institute) or London (Jazz Cafe) on the 25th and 26th November.Kindred the Family Soul are a vocal duo from Philadelphia consisting of husband and wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. Dantzler was born in Philadelphia and...
Industry Takeover arrives in Shoreditch
Industry Takeover Music Seminar & Showcase is back to empower the next generation of emcees, singers, DJs and young music industry professionals. Part 3 of the Industry Takeover series launches on Thursday 7th October at the Rich Mix, Shoreditch.Now in its third year, Urban Development in association with Rich Mix, will be ‘taking over' the multi-media arts complex in...
Win tickets to Dru Hill and Blackstreet at IndigO2
Don't miss your chance to see the one-off show with some of the best old school artist in todays music industry, Dru Hill and Blackstreet. Having conquered the US & had worldwide, Dru Hill have a huge UK fan base and will take the stage at IndigO2 to show all how talented they are.With Sisqo just completing a successful...
Crystal Celebrity on Dru Hill and more!
Crystal Celebrity has just been announced to support Dru Hill and Blackstreet at the IndigO2 and she's pretty excited.On 24th October, Crystal Celebrity will perform a live set to open the show for Dru Hill (Sisqo), to include her current smash funky single “Bye Bye” a popular hit on the current underground radio and club scenes and forthcoming single...
Talay Riley: On Beyoncé, aliens and flying First Class
Talay Riley is one talented young man. He’s about to release his debut album, and has already scored a number one hit as the song writer behind Chipmunks smash Oopsy Daisy. Talay is also making waves across the Atlantic, where he has penned tracks for the like’s of Jamie Foxx, rubbed shoulders with music industry elite and almost...
Mumzy Stranger Reinventing rapping Bangladeshi-style
Mumzy Stranger is not you’re average rapper, born into a strict Bangladeshi family a career in music wasn’t exactly what was expected of him. But growing up in east London in the late 90’s meant being surrounded by scores of young wannabe MCs trying to make it big on the up-and-coming garage scene.With a style that can only be...
Devlin: Dagenham’s answer to Eminem
Off the mic, Devlin appears far from your stereotypical grime artist. He’s white, with a strong Cockney accent and wears Lacoste trainers. On the mic, however, he is one of the fiercest lyricists with a ferocious flow that has garnered respect from grime heavyweights including Ghetts, Scorcher, Mercston and Wretch 32. His Tales of the Crypt mixtape was critically...
Jodie Aysha: Why the UK diva is proud to be a Pozer
Jodie Aysha is a British talent like no other. T2's debut single Heartbroken that she featured on reached number two in the national charts and enjoyed 26 weeks in the top 40, as well as becoming one of the most requested tracks in 2007. The Leeds-born singer and songwriter has immense global crossover pop potential, and is well on...
Fundraising event against knife crime
Did you know that in London knife crime happens every 50 minutes? At least 21 teenagers have been killed so far this year alone.In memory of Isschan Nicholls and Jimmy Mizen, The F.A.C.T Showcase (Families Against Crime Together) will be a live event promoting awareness of the impact of knife crime in the community. Taking place on Saturday 16th...
X-Factor Week 7: Judges Houses
Here's a recap of X-Factor's week number 7, where the boot campers battle against the others (and their tears) and find out whether they go through to the live shows this weekend.Matt Cardle:http://www.youtube.com/v/Y7WeYH_2t7A?fs=1&hl=en_GB&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6‘ In the past I’ve worked as a postman, I’ve worked as a milkman I did a short spell with the circus, I’ve been a Santa Claus....
Win tickets to watch Buried at the Odeon
It feels as if it's taken longer to arrive than a package off Ebay, but believe it or not it’s now officially October, which means it’s that of the week where we offer you and a friend, the chance to win a pair of tickets to go see the brand new ‘Buried’ at the Odeon cinemas.Here’s a question, what...
Bruno Mars: Hawaii’s hottest export on making melodies
Bruno Mars is far from new to the music industry – he has been writing songs for years but is now having international success with his music with songs like Billionaire featuring Travis McCoy. He has also produced tracks for our very own X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke, and RnB star Brandy Norwood.Formally known as Peter Fernandez, Bruno grew up...
Win tickets to see Arrested Development perform live at Barbican Hall
Arrested Development: The warriors of rhythm are back with a brand new show on Wednesday 13 October, 7.30pm at Barbican Hall, London.The double Grammy-winning hip-hop group, who were the vanguards of the 90s hip hop/pop crossover with hits Mr. Wendal and People Everyday are back in the UK in support of their new album Strong.With their special concoction of...
Kyla: And this time she’s proving she’s more than just a funky singer
It’s been three years since the engaging Kyla took the UK urban scene by the scruff of the neck with the Crazy Couzins collobo Do You Mind (2008). With her soulful vocals the track captured the urban scene and became an anthem for the clubs.Three years later Kyla is back, with a great new RnB single titled Don’t Play...
KOF: Putting Liverpool back on the musical map
Born to a bi-racial family and raised in a multi-faceted environment, helped to shape KOF’s early musical taste and lay the foundations for his unique and inimitable style. KOF’s music blends various elements ranging from retro to electro, urban to pop – coupled with the impressive capability to switch his style from dirty, grimey rap lyrics to soulful and...
Paulette McKoy’s emotional art gallery
This Friday evening, Red Gate Gallery is holding a private gallery of Paulette McKoy's emotional work entitled 'The Power of Synergy'.In her first solo exhibition, Paulette McKoy captivates the changing moods and feelings that we as humans experience in relationships, through her subconscious creating a series of abstract paintings, expressed by vibrant yet soothing subtle lines and brush strokes,...
Natalie Williams: Is the neo-soul singer the next Erykah Badu?
If you love live jazz take a trip down to Ronnie Scott’s if you haven’t already, for the laid-back mellow soulful sound of neo-soul/jazz artists like Natalie Williams. This beautiful singer with a big voice hosts and performs ‘Soul Family’ at Ronnie Scott’s – the renowned Soho jazz club – and quite literally is, a breath of fresh air.Stunning...
Confucius DVD Giveaway
We have three DVDs to give away to Flavour readers in this competition, on the legendary Chinese philosopher "Confucius".Showcasing a commanding and captivating performance from screen icon, Chow Yun-Fat, this epic masterpiece balances breathtaking spectacle, visceral action and heart-wrenching drama to deliver one of this year's most unforgettable movies.In 500 B.C., during China's famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong...
Gimme Five – Relationship Secrets…
Hello boys and girls. Sometimes issues that affect your everyday life need to be confronted. And to be content, these issues need to be solved. I believe in sacrifice very strongly, as well as fighting for what you believe in, no matter how big or small it may be, and even when the odds are against you there is...
Fumin: On grime, going mainstream and going without breakfast
Back in 2004 grime MC Fumin was on the brink of success. After featuring on Lethal B’s top ten hit POW he received airplay from some of the biggest DJs around including Tim Westwood and Ras Kwame. But his success was short-lived after falling out with his one-time partner in grime. Fast forward a few years and Fumin’s back...
Shakira: “Loca” feat. Dizzee Rascal
Shakira and UK rapper Dizzee Rascal get together in her new music video for "Loca". The Colombian singer filmed the video in the lively streets of Barcelona.Confirmed as the first single from Shakira's upcoming bilingual studio album "Sale El Sol" which is due on 19th October in the US, "Loca" is a remake of El Cata's song "Loca Con...
Guvna B headed for MOBO success
The talented Guvna B recently spearheaded the nominations for the 2010 MOBO Awards ‘Best Gospel Act’ category. The 21-year-old musician whose latest achievements include headlining at the world famous Indig02 has set way for many in the UK Gospel scene as gospel makes its indelible mark in the mainstream arena.The independent release of his album ‘The Narrow Road’...
India Eisley On acting, movies and her sensitive side!
Actress India Eisley plays feisty schoolgirl Ashley Juergens in the hugely popular and Teen Choice Award-winning series The Secret Life of the American Teenager which airs on MTV here in the UK. And if that’s not enough for India’s first major role, watch out for the book entitled The Secret Diary of Ashley Juergens. Here, she talks exclusively to...
London Fashion Week with Mary Bello
Mirror Mirror On The Wall Who’s The Trendiest Of Them ALL?! Our LFW Low down will tell you!For a bone fide London living, fashion feasting, style stalking journalist like Mary Bello, London Fashion Week is a magical five day period where dressing with aplomb and getting papped like a celebrity, whilst sitting open mouthed front row at fashion shows...
Vampires Suck… in more ways than one + Win goodies from the movie
We're giving away some goodies in this spoof movie competition so get your teeth stuck in! Matt Lanter stars as Edward Cullen's character in the new Twilight parody "Vampires Suck", releasing on Friday 15th October. Matt Lanter, working along Chris Riggi (playing Taylor Lautner's role) and Jenn Proske (Becca Crane), jumped at the chance to star as the Edward Cullen's character. "I...
Ruby Goe’s “Beat Breaking Boy” feat DJ Poet and more…
Ruby Goe is one young, fiesty and determined artist from London. With the dust still settling from the online buzz of ‘Built This House’ (Song of the Day – Pop Justice) and under the management of Raye Cosbert (Amy Winehouse) and Trenton Harrison Lewis (Goldie), Ruby Goe is taking a step further as she releases her new single ‘Beat Breakin...
Party Dark speak on their unique mix of dance music
You knew them as one half of Hip Hop/ R’n’B group Big Brovaz. Now, we have got the pleasure of knowing Randy and J-Rock all over again, but this time, as the Dance duo Party Hard. Currently signed to the world famous dance label Champion Records, their latest electro-house ‘Let’s Go’ single (set for release on the 18th October...
Annie Khalid – Be My Baby
Some of you in the Desi scene might've already heard of Annie, with her big hit 'Mahiya' in 2005. Now she's back on a mission with her new single Be My Baby, mixed by world famous Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules.This time, Annie is going for global appeal and her new music video will be appearing on MTV. All...
John Legend: Legend by name, legend by nature…
I’ve just listened to John Legend’s new album Wake Up! and I’m feeling fired up! It’s provocative and may rouse music critics who have slipped into a commercial slumber over the past few years. When I put this to John, he laughs. ‘It’s a little provocative in subject matter, but I think it’s good for artists to push issues,...
Alesha Dixon on her new single, flirting with Tinie Tempah, and not chewing her toenails
She is undoubtedly one of the most energetic and down-toearth women in showbiz. Former Mis-Teeq and Strictly Come Dancing star Alesha Dixon, is back and raring to go with her brand new single Drummer Boy, which is taken from her upcoming third album The Entertainer.Since launching her solo career ‘Alesha has ‘cha cha-ed’ her way into the nation’s hearts...