Tinchy Stryder is still a Star In The Hood (Interview)
Tinchy Stryder has been writing verses since the young age of 12 and he is one of a select UK artists there when grime was more of an idea than a genre. His story is in many respects a feel good story of hard work in his chosen field to become one of the bankable names from the grime scene. His...
Charles Hamiliton-will be Reigning
It's been a long journey in many respects for Charles Hamilton who of late has been showing a good few rappers what is meant by the term 'freestyle'; check him on Sway's show going in! Life's tribulations put a bit of a block on the rapper who adorned the cover of the integrity boosting publication XXL in 2008-truthfully CharleS professes...
Smash of the Week: Kali Uchis releases RUSH video
Our girl of the moment Kali Uchis has just released the new video for RUSH. The soulful vocalist is back again with a tune and video that we simply had to feature as Smash Of The Week. The video see's Kali in 70's style theme, licking lollipops, floating in a pool and roller skating in short, shorts and more. Now here's...
M.O – The only girl group you need to worry about!
If you don’t know about M.O then where have you been hiding for the last few years? M.O is a three-piece UK girl group made up of Frankee, Nadine and Annie who are about to blow the music business to pieces! Here's everything you need to know about M.O...In late 2012 the M.O girls filmed their first A64 session for...
Jermaine Riley The CapeTape Lost Sessions
The UK Prince of R&B is back yet again with another amazing body of authentic original work, which is current, refreshing and just what the UK music scene needs right now. What I appreciate and respect so much about Jermaine Riley as an independent artist, is that he writes, arranges and mixes all of his own music. Even down to...
Welcome to Rebel Sound.
If you can get the institution that is Sir Trevor Macdonald not only out of retirement but also get him to drop a spoof news broadcast then you have some massive cojones. Welcome to Rebel Sound. Members of this illustrious group of genre defining creatives include; Chase n Status, Rage, Shy FX and of course that other institution David 'ram jam'...
Future Flavours May 2015
With all the vigour of a politician trying to get your votes by making flimsy promises that they will make food free and iron your shirt on Wednesdays so you have a ‘spiffen day’, Future Flavours is back for another turn where we highlight some of the biggest, freshest flavours that can be found across all genres-it’s all about...
If you are an emerging act Relentless presents Here To Be Heard!
If you are an emerging act Relentless presents Here To Be Heard! Here To Be Heard is the music showcase now in its third year bringing the latest and freshest emerging acts to the fore and giving them a chance to be the next act on everyone’s lips.This year in a slight change judges for Here To Be Heard will be the...
J Warner talks about his new EP Est. 1990.
Last week we sat down with emerging, rising singer/songwriter, J Warner, to chat about his debut EP Est. 1990, working with the likes of Wretch 32 and Tinie Tempah and his publishing deal with Disturbing London. Releasing his debut EP “Est.1990”, exclusively via tastemaker platform Earmilk, the young singer/songwriter has proved his worth as one-to-watch in the UK music scene....
Premiere: Kev Hannibal drops killer video for “Deployed”
Flavourmag gets an exclusive premiere of MC Kev Hannibal's latest track "Deployed" which highlights the key issues of being deployed into Iraq. "While I was serving in the army, I was called to be deployed and go fight in Iraq. This is the feelings and thoughts going through my head and mind while I was getting ready to go away."...
Creating timeless music with Boyz II Men (Interview)
We’ve all done it, sang ‘End of the road’ at karaoke bars, listened to their songs when heartbreak came knocking. Now R&B legends have announced their first ever UK tour with a live band, to take you back on a timeless journey with their old classics, and new tracks from their recent album ‘Collide.’Flavour Mag chats to Boyz II Men...
Raleigh Ritchie unveils live performance of his single “The Greatest”
Following on from the release of his brand new single “The Greatest”, Raleigh Ritchie, aka Jacob Anderson, has today unveiled a live performance of the track. In advance of his debut album, Raleigh has released “The Greatest”; a song about party lifestyles, youthful endeavours, and regrets from the night before. This live performance see's Raleigh’s sheer ability and passion, ensuring our...
DJ Danny Howard exclusive interview
DJ, producer and Radio 1 host Danny Howard talks music and festivals with Flavourmag. Playing on the main stage of We Are FSTVL 2015, is Danny becoming the King of Dance?In 2012, we asked you what you'd like to achieve by the end of the year. Do you think you reached everything you wanted to do? What have you been up...
JadiLuc featuring Sarkodie bring Tonight.
Ok here’s a quick post on this damn fine bit of old skool rnb floor filler. JadiLuc featuring Sarkodie bring Tonight. It’s a track from JadiLuc who is from NYC and have to say that this brought up nostalgic thoughts of two stepping with gusto. It’s totally infectious and with the brilliant Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie adding his charismatic verses Tonight is a certified...
Jessica Murae and Ben Colman, Coffee Music Project Winners, Talk to Flavourmag.
Over the past few months, I was honoured to be asked to be a judge for the preliminary rounds and Semi finals of The Coffee Music Project. The aim of the Coffee Music Project was to showcase the creativity and talents of emerging musicians while engaging a deep spirit of community among those who share a passion for great coffee and...
Catching up with San Cisco
The Australian indie-pop band San Cisco are back with their brand new album Gracetown, a thrilling burst of colourful sounds and creativity. They’ve had a busy year with touring and festivals but we had the pleasure of catching up with them before they head back out on tour, and we have a feeling these guys are only gonna get busier...
ROUGH COPY will come to your home TO PERFORM LIVE
So it’s been three years since the Croydon trio blew a fresh breeze into the UK urban boy band genre when they appeared on X-Factor mentored by one Gary Barlow. In 2014 they dropped a debut single by covering the classic Anita Baker track, Sweet Love (1986) and indeed made it their own. https://youtu.be/t6eHNfEn3LE Some issues with their label folding did not dent...
New Music: Mark Asari drops new track “Up & Away”
London born, singer/songwriter & producer Mark Asari drops Up & Away for our listening pleasure. “Up & Away is a 90s style sounding track with a mellow smooth vibe, complemented by a catchy instrumental. Could he be just what the UK are looking for to represent on the RnB scene? We certainly think so!Up & Away is available as a testimony of...
CIARA makes a surprise appearance at Coachella with R3HAB (photo gallery)
CIARA makes a surprise appearance at Coachella performing with International DJ / Record Producer R3Hab.Grammy winner Ciara made a surprise appearance with a performance during the set of international DJ & Record Producer, R3Hab at the Coachella Music Festival on Friday night. Ciara performed two songs in front of a crowd of over 25,000 in the Sahara Tent as...
NEW MUSIC: Alexandra Burke is back in the game!
After some creative time out to work on new material and make changes to her management team, British vocal powerhouse, Alexandra Burke returns with a smashing, new sound and a foxy, new look to boot as she launches RENEGADE - a six-track free download EP which drops on Monday 27th April.Listen to the new sensational song here on the Free Download:...
Kali Uchis Por Vida: From Coachella to Cherry Bomb
Fresh off the success of recent mixtape 'Por Vida', 2015 is already looking like an amazing year for Colombian-born, Virginia-bred singer/soulstress Kali Uchis.With appearances alongside Tyler, the Creator and Kaytranada at Coachella to being featured on Tyler, the Creator's new album 'Cherry Bomb', things are looking up for the 21 year old singer. With two sold out London dates...
The Stray Doggz team up with Stormzy and Wretch 32 for the blistering Skank Out.
Faceless London producer duo, The Stray Doggz team up with Stormzy and Wretch 32 for the blistering Skank Out. Skank Out is a bass heavy street anthem and with the two verbose lyricist of Wretch 32 and Stormzy sparring like it’s a Pacquiao and Mayweather show down. In the famous words of Jigsaw from the popular film franchise Saw-GAME OVER! STRAY DOGGZ//WRETCH32//STORMZY Contact Semperhttps://soundcloud.com/straydoggzmusic/skank-out-dirty
Tinchy Stryder features Fuse ODG on the summer time anthem Imperfection.
In a beautiful Ghanaian team-up, Tinchy Stryder features Fuse ODG on the summer time anthem Imperfection. An afro-beat tinged track (impact date 26 04 15) sees these two giants of the UK scene sparring to drop a commercially infectious track. For Tinchy Stryder who has been quieter than usual on the music front this must point to a soon to be...
Older and evidently wiser Conor Maynard EXCLUSIVE interview
The sophomore album represents one of the most nerve racking challenges for any artist big or small. For Conor Maynard, his debut album Contrast (2012) which reached number 1 in the UK has made that challenge even harder.Meeting Conor Maynard for a great face to face his as yet untitled album which brings more of ‘Conor’ to his fans...
Raekwon-one of the best lyrical assassins period!
As one of the most influential hip-hop acts of all time, Wu Tang Clan laid down vicious tracks courtesy of Rza and supreme vocal abilities spouted by name such as; Method man, Ghost Face Killah, Inspectah Deck and of course Raekwon. Staten Island’s, Raekwon one of the best lyrical assassins period in a group who made textured layered raps all...
Land Of Kings festival on Bank Holiday Monday 03 05 15
Well as we approach festival season (it’s come round so quick) East London, Dalston to be exact brings their very own Land Of Kings festival on Bank Holiday Monday 03. 05.15. Founded in 2009 the festival set purely in the Hackney manor is a beacon for some of the names who should be making an impact on your radios. Featured...
Deli Bricks featuring Yungen drops I Know
Deli Bricks featuring Yungen drops I Know his rather tasty street bullet. Deli has been pushing his name into the urban scene after dropping well supported mix-tapes like Rebirth. Collaborations with known names like Fem Fel and Blade Brown punctuate his relatively short time within the scene. Despite that Deli's latest mix-tape Finnesin seems to proudly state that he's an...
INTRODUCING: New UK R&B Singer Raye Talks New Record Deal, Reality TV and Rihanna Comparisons
British musicians have been making huge waves overseas in the last few years, with the likes of Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith among the nation’s most successful exports. If 17-year-old Rachel Keen, known professionally as Raye, is anything to go by, the upsurge in home-grown talent has no signs of slowing down any time soon. In less than a year...
Introducing London based RnB singer-songwriter Ayelle
Ayelle is a London based RnB singer-songwriter from Sweden who not only has a love for music but also has a love for journalism too. Today we are very proud to introduce Flavourmag's very own freelance writer and rising music artist, Ayelle! Hi Ayelle, how are you?Hi, I’m very well thank you!Introduce yourself to our readers and tell them a...
Ciara drops I BET remix featuring TI.
Continuing the promo push for her forthcoming album Jackie, Ciara drops I BET remix featuring T.I. a miami bass type sound that takes the original slow jam incarnation of the single and takes it in a whole new trajectory.https://youtu.be/xBRz5vsgqRUAlso look out for the dance vibe of the remix by R3hab.https://youtu.be/Z3m3nqYdeKk JACKIE OUT ON MAY 7TH CIARA//TWITTER//FACEBOOK//INSTAGRAM Contact Semper Ciara – Jackie Tracklisting 1. "Jackie...