BYOB – Peaches
Introducing the new track and music video "Peaches" by Urban punk artist BYOB, out on 10th October.Peaches is the hot and summery re-work of the Stranglers classic. The track has had a 2010 facelift and B.Y.O.B delivers a clear winner here. With an urban, street-smart, and fearless approach to the Stranglers version, B.Y.O.B has cleverly entwined the original hit...
2010 MOBO Nominations
Next month marks the 15th year of the MOBO awards, with a bigger-than-ever list full of successful UK Urban acts. Tinie Tempah leads the nominations for the 2010 MOBO Awards with the chart-topping U.K. rapper up for four awards at the ceremony.Dizzee Rascal, Professor Green, N-Dubz and Plan B each have three nominations for the U.K. urban music awards. This...
Newham Generals new EP: ‘Bag of Grease’
Following on from their critically acclaimed debut album “Generally Speaking”, D Double E & Footsie return meaner than ever with eagerly anticipated Bag of Grease EP.Teaming up with multi-talented rising star S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, responsible for 4 of the 5 productions on the EP… The Generals, Dee and Foots, have put together an uncompromising collection of hard hitting grime anthems...
Scorcher – It’s My Time
Scorcher, the UK's hot breakthrough MC, whose debut single 'It's My Time' is out this week to download. Scorcher will be on the cover of the forthcoming issue of Flavour Magazine so don't miss it!Scorcher has already had huge underground success with smash hits 'Lipsin Ting', 'I Know' and 'Dark Knight' and is tipped to be the next big...
Forgotten Heroes Project
The Forgotten Heroes project is an audio-visual celebration of the contribution to victory made by African, Caribbean and Asian volunteers in the British armed forces during World War Two. The project will allow people from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups to discover and preserve their own history while encouraging them to develop a stronger connection with the heritage...
Rihanna’s new single ‘Only Girl’
No sooner had world-class megastar Rihanna wrapped up the final show of her sold-out “Last Girl On Earth Tour” in Chicago last week, than she turned her attention to her brand new fifth studio album on Def Jam Recordings. LOUD, set to arrive on November 15th, has been described by insiders as a return to the uptempo dance grooves...
S Club 7’s Bradley McIntosh
They shot to overnight superstardom with their string of catchy hits, including ‘Bring It All Back’ and ‘Never Had A Dream Come True’. Over the five years they were together S Club 7 sold over seventeen million albums, released eleven singles four of which went straight to number one, and if that wasn’t enough they even had their own...
NE-YO: One in a Million
Following on from his #1 smash single ‘Beautiful Monster’, Ne-Yo has just released the video to ‘One in a Million’ which is released on the same day as the album ‘Libra Scale’ (18th Oct). Neyo goes all out with fantastic dance moves for One in a Million, and continues his hugely Michael Jackson inspired music videos. Check out...
Desi Flavour 4
Welcome back for another round of Desi Flavour right here on Flavourmag.co.uk. As Autumn kicks in we have even more treats from the heart of the British Asian music scene so let’s get straight down to business.Kicking off with one of my favourite artists on the scene right now, Kazz Kumar. Kazz has been working hard for a few...
Rian Peters ‘Stereotypes’
Rian Peters propelled into the forefront of the UK’s underground music scene with his first release, Getaway featuring iconic grime artist Wiley. He continues the momentum with follow up single, Stereotypes - released on October 25th.South London born Rian has been entertaining since the age of three. A singer/songwriter, percussionist and accomplished professional dancer encompassing street and tap.Rian has...
Celebrities get behind The Body Gossip Film
Fans of Ultimate Big Brother may have heard Nikki Grahame telling Vanessa Feltz about a project called Body Gossip this week. Having now recovered from the anorexia which has heretofore blighted her life, Nikki hopes that her involvement with the campaign will help her to inspire current sufferers and raise awareness.Body Gossip started right...
DVD competition: SUS
To celebrate the September 6th release of the SUS on DVD we have 5 copies of the film to give away. From the pen of Barrie Keefe, writer of the The Long Good Friday, SUS is the powerful crime drama based on the acclaimed play of the same name.SUS is an emotionally charged and incredibly tense crime drama that...
Maxwell D: Life Goes On
Maxwell D's forthcoming album ‘Life Goes On’ is a charity album aimed to raise funds for the children and families affected by the Pakistan floods. The UK garage artist has agreed to donate all the proceeds made from his ‘Life Goes On’ mixtape to children’s charity organization Save the Children.The Pakistan floods have been rated as the greatest humanitarian...
Dots: world first graffiti-funded film
From today, graffiti fans and art collectors will be able to purchase a limited edition box-set of prints from some of the leading names on the London graffiti scene. However, this box-set comes with a difference. The owner will also receive a percentage share in a new graffiti documentary film that is currently in production. This is the first...
Exclusive images of Aleesha Dixon & Tinchy Stryder at Summer Live
Roll Deep, Tinchy Stryder, The Wanted, Aleesha Dixon and Chipmunk took to the stage at Sandown Park racecourse in Esher, Surrey to perform at Summer Live to raise money for funds for Hillcroft College, an educational charity for women whose aim is to provide outstanding educational opportunities through residential and individualised learning. Flavour's amazing photographer Daniel Thomas headed down...
Win tickets to Tongues on Fire: A tribute to the Black Panthers
Sat 11 Sep, 8pm Tongues on Fire: A tribute to the Black Panthers With The Roots, The Last Poets, members of Living Colour, Doctor L and the visuals of Emory Douglas. Music Director David Murray. A unique evening of musical, lyrical and visual pyrotechnics inspired by 1960s African-American radical activism and the revolutionary art of the Black Panther Party’s cultural guru, Emory...
Scorcher, Meleka, Fumin and more.
Popular youth lifestyle publication Flavour Magazine and high fashion brand kick started their monthly entertainment event Sleek presents Flavour Live in style with fantastic performances from the likes of McLean and Kyla and the September event sees Scorcher as the headliner stepping centre stage with Meleka, Fumin, Jodie, Mumzy Stranger and August's open mic winner Naye. Flavour has built a...
Fredi Kruga
For those of you who have not heard the name… where have you been? Kruga has graced the UK hip hop scene for over a decade now and is strongly recognized as one of the few artists left in the game who has helped open the doors for today’s successful UK rap/grime artists.Kruga formally known as Fredi Kruga started...
Daddy Yankee brings Latin flavour to UK
Latin superstar Daddy Yankee - responsible for the worldwide smash hit ‘Gasonlina’ – will perform his exclusive first ever UK show at the O2 Brixton Academy on October 7th 2010.With four chart-topping albums to his name and more than eight million albums sold, the top-selling Latin artist of the decade has pioneered the Reggaeton sound, bringing the Latin flavour...
Talay Riley on new album, Chipmunk, and being single!
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 managed...
Eddie Kadi Makes History at O2
Celebrities Tinie Tempah and N Dubz joined comedian Eddie Kadi on stage at The O2 arena last Saturday.Making history as the first black UK comedian to headline at The O2 arena, Eddie Kadi packed out the venue and energetically entertained the crowds with his quick wit and clean comedy, while interacting with his celebrity filled audience. Demand was so...
Mz Bratt: Selecta!
The music video for Mz Bratt's new single "Selecta" is out, so check it! Selecta will be released on 4th October.http://www.youtube.com/v/NRefxBSRR68?fs=1&hl=en_GB&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6Mz Bratt will also be supporting Skepta at this year's Mobo Tour:
Marvell
Vertex, Shocka and Double S make up the North London trio Marvell whose catchy single, ‘We Know’ drops October 10th.Supporting Chipmunk on his UK tour this summer has seen Marvell's fan base rocket. They have already notched up 300,000 views on YouTube , appeared on the nation’s biggest radio stations (Radio 1 and 1Xtra) alongside DJ’s Tim Westwood and...
Win tickets to an Audience with Angie Le Mar. September 10th @ the Barbican
Following on from the success of The Originals, Angie returns to the Barbican stage with a side-splitting one-woman show that invites you and a few of her celebrity friends to celebrate her 25 very funny years in show business.As a comedy all-rounder, Angie has had outstanding success on TV, radio and in her dynamic live shows. Notable credits include...
Biggest urban music event: 1Xtra Live
Urban music's hottest names have been confirmed to perform at the third ever BBC Radio 1Xtra Live, which this year takes place at London’s Wembley Arena on Saturday 25th September.N-Dubz will headline the biggest free urban music event the UK will see. Tulisa from the band said: “We can't wait for 1Xtra Live....
Christian Jules
The next RnB singing sensation from Hammersmith, London prepares to follow in his cousin and member of boyband JLS; Ortise' footsteps this year with the release of his new single "Diamonds and Pearls" (November 2010, from forthcoming album Slow Magic.) Growing up and singing with Ortise, Christian Jules was originally offered a place with JLS prior to them auditioning on...
Alors On Danse by Stromae
The latest hit making waves across European charts is Alors On Danse (So We Dance) by Belgian-Rwandan rapper Stromae.While it has already reached No.1 in eleven European countries, Stromae's depressing yet unique music video for Alors On Danse has picked up over 13 million views on YouTube.‘Its blend of French flow, trance stabs, ravey sax and la-la-la vocals offer...
Britain’s Next Top Model Live at ExCel
The ultimate weekend shopping extravaganza comes to London for the first time Ever – Britain’s Next Top Model Live is here from 22nd – 24th October 2010.Based on the hugely successful international reality TV show - presented by international supermodel Elle McPherson - Britain’s Next Top Model Live is set to be London’s biggest fashion and Beauty...
Nathan Watson
Nathan Watson is a real talent. He’s young, good-looking and he turned the corner just at the right time. His songs are refreshing and clear and once you’ve heard them you’ll know he’s lived every word. Nathan Watson... a name to watch out for.A pure slice of soul/funk, “Reach Out (You’ve Got A Friend)” is the first release from...
Zoe Saldana in Calvin Klein Photoshoot Video
Assisting your body to look great is also part of feeling great about yourself and Zoe Saldana shows how Calvin Klein underwear do it for her. The Takers movie star talks about the concept of adoring natural beauty opposed to changing it altogether with Envy underwear. In this video, we get to look at Zoe working her charm behind the...