Quick Chat: Getting to know Raheem Bakaré
With the upcoming Soul Acoustic tour about to commence on the 6th of March in Nottingham and touring round the country, we had the opportunity to interview one of the performers on the tour. Raheem Bakare sat down with us to tell us about his time in a boy band with Bluey Robinson; why his music is free to download...
K.Michelle-Beyond Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta.
Until recently, K.Michelle was probably best known for her appearance in the infamous, famous and always rather volatile reality show Love And Hip-Hop Atlanta. With all the drama her musical aspirations and musical career COULD have been over looked. Since leaving the show however before the second season, not only has her success by all accounts sky rocketed but her...
Kid Ink’s latest single: Hotel ft Chris Brown
So Kid Ink (government name Brian Todd Collins) continues his onslaught on the urban scene with his latest single Hotel ft Chris Brown from his album Full Speed which features a plethora of heavy urban hitters like; Nicky Minaj, Trey Songz and of course Chris Brown-it all points to the continued success of this album. As a side issue, I actually think...
Calvin Harris drops Pray To God (original and remix in the feature).
Calvin Harris is the super dj's dj and here he drops a little something with the sisters Haim. The track, Pray To God off his current album, Motion also gets a remix courtesy of Michael Pickering and Calvin Harris himself. http://youtu.be/8FOBxcluXdk Press released called the remix a 'Hacienda' type mix and that about sums it up-a hit the dance floor feel good...
Toddla T with Protoje brings-England Be Wise
Toddla T aka Thomas Mackenzie dj and producer has been an influential name in the UK music scene bringing high end production in a plethora of genres from; hip-hop, to dub-step and grime (to name but a few). As if to prove his innate understanding of music per se Toddla steps up with a mix-tape, England Be Wise where he...
Flavourmag EXCLUSIVE premiere of Purdy’s ‘Bye Bye Love’
Flavourmag are proud to bring you another exclusive. This time from the beautifully stunning and talented singer/songwriter PURDY.PURDY is kicking up the dust with her diamond debut album and thrilling International audiences with her distinctive, sultry vocals and her chillingly brilliant singles and has already had support from Radio 6, Record of the Day, BBC London, Blues and Soul and...
Dizzee Rascal & Giggs ‘Nutcrakers’ trust us, your not ready for this.
When man like Dizzee Rascal gives MistaJam a new track featuring Giggs. You better stop and take note.The track is instantly catchy and the vibes and flow will have you bouncing in your car or living or bedroom or where ever you maybe when you hear this joint.What's even better is that we at Flavourmag love it when the...
Bedroom Production: the Future of Music
If you think bedroom production is a simple term for describing the practice of wailing into a laptop microphone while playing acoustic guitar, think again. Most of the people in your music library will have started their music careers as bedroom producers. Some of them may still be putting the finishing touches to their sounds in the until-now non-traditional...
Future Flavours February 2015
Ok people well it’s that time again where I try and suggest some musical treats for you to research.2015 is well and truly under way and the media world (which never stops) is now in complete overdrive. For some artists of course 2015 will be the year that they finally make their mark and announce proudly: ‘I make music...
Flavourmag spends a morning with KISS’ DJ Neev
Early last week, Flavourmag spent time with the rather beautiful DJ NEEV at the KISS FM headquarters and what a day. We had a personal tour of the studios where we saw the institution that is SHORTEE BLITZ with DJ MK blazing up an afternoon show, before watching NEEV drop her hugely popular morning show from 9-12pm Monday to...
Who Is Richard De Soussa?
RDS is one to look out for, his first debut EP “I AM” has a clear representation of his musical and lyrically abilities. Richard is fast becoming one of the UK’s most exciting Singer/ Songwriters after proving he can pack out venues of 300 plus in his home town of Kent. Not only can he play the Guitar and the...
Reading & Leeds Festival Tickets ON SALE NOW Plus Second Wave Of Artists Announced For 2015
Reading & Leeds Festivals reveal MUMFORD & SONS as Main Stage headliners! ROYAL BLOOD, BASTILLE, DEADMAU5, REBEL SOUND FEAT. CHASE & STATUS, RAGE, DAVID RODIGAN AND SHY FX, CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN, YEARS & YEARS, WOLF ALICE, PRETTY VICIOUS, JACK GARRATT AND HANNAH WANTS also announced to appear across the weekend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=601tKgPKqLI&feature=youtu.beRead our article on What Went Down at Leeds Festival 2014GET...
Ciara drops acoustic performance for latest single I Bet
It has been a little while since the name Ciara was on our lips. Now however we can utter that three syllable mononym with confidence. She is back and in a stark difference to her usual high octane tracks she produces this a rather fresh acoustic rendition of her single I Bet from her sixth album Jackie-no exact release date...
IV ROX reveal who they really are, their definition of real men & new EP Imperfections
From the moment I stepped into the interview room with the girls I knew this would be a mental interview. They literally pounced on me for a hug, talk about the friendliest bunch of girls I’ve ever met. From the moment we started chatting we just didn’t stop laughing and when I had an incident with a chair I knew...
Becky Hill talks boys, future goals and collaborations
Since first gracing our screens on the very first series of ‘The Voice UK’ Becky Hill has gone from strength to strength. The first contestant from the show to land a No.1 in the charts with Gecko – Overdrive and now shortlisted for MTV’s Brand New 2015 with Emporio Armani Diamonds, we have a sneaky feeling that this years...
The return of UKG interview with Mega Man, Bushkin & Maxwell D
With the announcement of UKG Gold's LIVE London show on the 21st February 2015, we decided to speak to So Solid's Mega Man, Buskin and Maxwell D, to find out what we can expect from the show which features So Solid Crew, Heartless Crew and Pay As You Go all on one stage at the Indigo2. There's no doubt that...
LIVE: DeltAmour, Magalie, Truly Ford and Lucia Evans
The Roof Gardens’ award-winning Live! nights return in January with a great line-up in store for 2015. Hotly tipped music acts including The Carnabys, a five-piece band set to be the next Brit music sensation; Jessica Alice, a singer with a classy but edgy style, who’s making waves as a UK singer songwriter, and Xploder, a music revelation renowned...
IV ROX call on hot 2015 artist Stormzy for new single Badder Than A Mother
If you’re not familiar with all girl group IV Rox you soon will be, not only did their debut single, Down 4 Me feature Ghetts, But have just announced their 2nd single, Badder than a Mother, which features the very hot talent and BBC sound of 2015 nominee Stormzy. The girls, consisting of Raquel, Dolly, Natalie and Nadine, certainly have...
LUPE FIASCO DROPS THE BRILLIANT TETSUO & YOUTH
Ok,so Lupe Fiasco finally releases his fifth studio album Tetsuo and Youth and it’s been a while waiting for it but the best things come to those who wait, patience is a virtue and so on and so on. It’s great that Lupe re-enters the scene again so to speak. He has been a little quiet in comparison to some...
Flavourmag’s Ria Hebden catches up with George the Poet
‘Remember Your Soul Is Your Brand’ At just 24 years old, George the Poet aka George Mpanga has a degree in Politics, Psychology & Society from Cambridge, he’s an ambassador for the Princes Trust, is signed to Island Records and has just recently been shortlisted for the MTV Brand New 2015 list with Emporio Armani Diamonds as well as a Critics’...
Ashleigh Ashley tickles us with a playful acoustic version of her forthcoming single
Ashleigh Ashley is a songtress of Sarf Lundon (South London) who recently launched her debut EP entitled Criminal Angel. It’s a seductive powerful affair of vocal rivers over a ballsy back drop of bigbands and electronics. Her title track Criminal Angel is the second single from this EP which we hear will be released in the next few weeks. Until...
You Can’t Stop Me – Jess and the Bandits
Though somewhat atypical for a group rooted in country to find success in the UK, it is par for the course when it is the unlikely group Jess and the Bandits. The Bandits met Texan favourite Jessica Clemmons, during a 2012 tour while supporting The Overtones and instantly bonded over their mutual love of Country music. As they began...
Ne-Yo’S Official video for coming with you
A little bit ago I did a quick piece on Neyo's single from his latest album Non-Fiction. Well here's the official video for that single with great camera work to feature the rather; gorgeous, sexy, delectable, delicious women in there (ahem)- like I said great camera work!TRACKLISTING-Run feat. Schoolboy Q/Integrity f/ Charisse Mills /One More f/ T.I./Who's Taking You Home f/ David...
Mide drops – The only way is up
Here at Flavour, we have supported Londoner, Mide and his commercially viable soulful sounds for a year or more. This year we go with another bit of support.His latest single The Only Way Is Up keeps to Mide's general modus operandi by being uplifting without being corny-Tidy!Look out for the official release of The Only Way Is Up 26...
Femcees (Female MC’s) – Who’s HOT for 2015?
A couple of years back I did a piece looking at the hottest UK femcees in the business and now here I go again. I think only one name from that last feature makes it for this year. Got to say that I do think that the femcee game at present is suffering a little and I am not sure why. A...
ENTER THE BLACK ERA! Dawn Richard drops Blackheart!
After a short reunion with the girls of Danity Kane, Dawn Richard is now back and doing it alone to continue with her trilogy of albums. Today she gives you her second solo album, Blackheart!Blackheart is the second instalment to be released by the singer-songwriter from her heart trilogy. This album follows on from Dawn's hugely successful independant, number...
Sevyn Streeter drops new track “Dont Kill The Fun” featuring Breezy!
The RnB songstress has been teasing fans, via instagram, with a count down to her new music over the last fee days but surprised us all with an earlier release than planned. Over the weekend Sevyn dropped her new track "Dont Kill The Fun" which features Chris Brown and it is right on point! http://youtu.be/8-8OJ9hQIkIThe 28 year old sings about...
Top 10 POP Artists To Look Out For In 2015!
As I am writing this it's already the beginning of 2015 and what a way to start it by introducing to you some fine fresh new acts for this year!! White Clouds and GunfireOver the last year, White Clouds and Gunfire have been touring and promoting their new album For All The Non Believers'. With last year seeing sell out...
Quick Chat: Getting to know female rapper, Shystie.
After bursting back onto the scene with her smash hit single “STOP”, Shystie is back and about to drop another killer track with “LET ME GO” that looks set to storm the charts. It’s already gaining major radio play on some of the national radio stations. We took a quick time out with Shystie for an interview to delve...
Skripture Drops Seen Scene Ft Haile
Well I have shown support for the Londoner Skripture before and with this current cut, he shows why he is a multi-talented individual. Seen In The Scene seems to meld a hip-hop swagger with some dub-plate touches-it’s a definite club banger featuring the smooth Haile while Skripture provides rugged bars with a definite vocal talent.Skripture epitomises hard grind and consummate talent.Continuous...