EXCLUSIVE Trevor Nelson talks Whitney Houston, MTV and being one of the biggest DJ’s in the UK [Audio Interview]
As part of our Best of British new and old Guest Editor theme for January we thought who can we talk to from the Music Industry to pay homage too! Instantly, the legendary DJ/Broadcaster Trevor Nelson came straight to mind. So when he agreed to sit down with me for a little chat I actually wet myself with excitement. Check...
Behind the scenes photos from Aussie R&B singer Elesia Iimura latest track ‘You Are”
After so much attention off her first release ‘Believe,’ Aussie R&B sensation Elesia Iimura is back and recently filmed her upcoming single ’You Are’ in Los Angeles. Her latest release promises to show a diverse side to Elesia Iimura, showcasing her many personas and encapsulates her talents in a very raw style.This song was written from the persona of what...
Jamie Scott is Burnin’ is up with his new cover!
You may recognise this beauty as a member of Kingsland Road, but he has gone to venture to do his own thing and that meaning uploading brilliant covers onto youtube and still deciding on what to do in his future. I think Jamie/Jay not sure on what to call him yet as I'm so used to calling him Jay and...
Future Flavours bringing fresh for the end of 2014
So it’s the last Future Flavours of the year and I could have done the tried and tested run down of my best acts from the last Future Flavours but hey maybe I am lazy. Here are some links for my past blogs so you can check out some of the acts I spoke about who are SURE to be...
Some of us were born to be different, to take risks! Introducing Viktoria Modesta!
Viktoria Modesta Moskalova is a 26 year old Latvian singer-songwriter and model from Britian who is about to take the UK by storm! Viktoria may not be your everyday model or singer-songwriter as she was born to be different, to take risks! She was Born Risky! http://youtu.be/jA8inmHhx8cThe 26 year old has recently Launched a collaboration with Channel 4 for the campaign...
Solo 45 Brings-Feed ‘Em To The Lions
Ok this is a short bit of thumping, dirty, skanking grime coming from Solo45. If you are not au fait with the name then you are sure to now his collective Boy Better Know. http://youtu.be/AyFF_k71IrIThe track has been around for two years but only the producer Preditah and BBK dj Maximum have had the track. If you were blessed to...
[Video] Kieran Alleyne A Christmas Eve exclusive Misletoe cover!
You may remember last week us introducing to you new and upcoming artist Kieran Alleyne, well here we have a second exclusive Christmas exclusively to Flavour where his fans may go a bit crazy as I know he has quite the following on social media. It's just one more sleep until Christmas, so get your party clothes on, mince pies...
Listen: Krystal Klear ft. Yasmin – ‘One Night Only’
Manchester-based house and boogie expert Krystal Klear returns to Rinse with vocalist Yasmin for ‘One Night Only’, a funky pop new single that brings some serious dancefloor heat. Take a listen.https://soundcloud.com/krystalklear/krystal-klear-feat-yasmin-one-night-only-full-version
Hip Hop ain’t dead: 10 of the best UK rappers of all time!
Hip Hop and Grime have been plastered all over the official UK charts over the years and it's got no plans of slowing down any time soon! With the UK delivering some of the best Hip Hop music from underground Grime artists as well as known established Hip Hop artists it's no surprise that it's being recognised worldwide by some...
Interview with Junia T as he drops his new track WASTING TIME
One of the great changes of recent times in hip-hop, has been the growing force of Canadian rappers showing that they too have the force. Of course it was not like Canadian rappers were non-existent, on the contrary, they have of course always been there. No, the change has come within the sometimes secretive walls of the music industry and the...
Behind the Sound: The Rockafeller Skank by Fatboy Slim
Bose has taken us on a 5 minute journey into the life of Fatboy Slim aka Norman Cook in this #ListenForYourself behind the scenes video. We get a chance to look at his home, his DJ career, and also an depth look into how he made his hit single The Rockafeller Skank speaking to Damian Harris, founder of Skint Records Fatboy Slim says. If...
Iggy Azalea Drops Her New Album RECLASSIFIED
I am not saying Iggy Azalea is the fittest femcee in the world but all this chat about her being a man -it's all hate I tell ya HATEEEEEEE! Now in terms of of lyrical talent I have to say there are a swathe of femcees out there who will positively destroy Iggy Azalea like an alien species coming to...
Introducing X Factor 2014 runner up, Fleur East
This years X Factor saw the return of two popular judges, Simon Cowell and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, a new edition to the panel, Mel B, and the longest standing judge, Louis Walsh, join forces for 2014. They all had the same thing in mind which was to find a whole bunch of brand new raw UK talent. With Cheryl mentoring the...
Ben Haenow Wins X Factor 2014 and Releases Debut Single ‘Something I Need’
‘Something I Need’ The X Factor Winner’s Single by Ben Haenow is available to download now, only moments after winning. He was an early frontrunner to win the series outright – and this evening Ben Haenow has been crowned the winner of The X Factor 2014. After thousands of hotly contested auditions nationwide, The X Factor 2014 climaxed with one of...
Alex Dutty releases ‘Proud to be White’ is it racist?
Before getting onto the merits of this track by Londoner Alex Dutty let’s talk about the subject matter. There’s no doubt that Alex Dutty’s track Proud To Be White feeds into the whole rather heated social situations we have brewing right now in terms of colour and (while not explicitly stated in the track) of course religious affiliations. http://youtu.be/Va1l0oLY5MIIt’s the title...
Beyonce Your’s And Mine – Released one year BEYONCE
Beyonce Your's And Mine. The biggest sex symbol on the planet Beyonce, has released a retrospective short film celebrating the one-year anniversary of the self-titled visual album, BEYONCÉ. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4pPNxUzGvcThis documentary style biographical video see's Beyonce talking about life as a celebrity and the pressure of having such a hugh fan based. If you are a true Beyonce fan, you will...
Paul McCartney Releases ‘Hope For The Future’ For Video-Game Destiny!
Paul McCartney globally released his brand new single “Hope For The Future” on December 8th. Here, he tells us about the challenge of writing a song for the biggest video game of all time… When you've already written some of the world's most memorable songs, coming up with another surely can't be easy. But then maybe it is, when you're...
Who’s made Flavourmag’s 2014 hot list? A look back at some of the hottest new UK music acts to debut in 2014!
It is fair to say that 2014 has been another fantastic year in music for the UK. Each year we keep getting better and better by producing music talents that are just simply mind blowing! As a country we really are starting to give the rest of the world a run for their money when it cames to talent! Not...
Christmas Road Trip Music – Six Songs That Should Be On Your List
If you’ve got a long drive ahead of you this Christmas, why not make it a bit more festive with some Christmas music. Not only will it help you get into the holiday mood, but it will also give you something to sing along to as you drive. Keep reading for a list of songs that can’t be missed...
Getting to know Australian singer Jasmin Jones @MaggieTra @jasmin_acoustic
Jasmin Jones is fresh out of Australia and she effortlessly infuses folk, pop and acoustic sounds. Her music is mostly dedicated to feeding off everyday emotions, and her lyrics evoke feelings of love and appreciating the spirituality of life. After living abroad and starting her musical career in Portugal, Jasmin Jones is back in Australia and ready to embark...
Watch: BBC Radio 1Xtra: I am Birmingham
Last month Birmingham saw BBC Radio 1Xtra Live take place at the NIA with Mary J Blige, Rick Ross, BBK, Lethal B and Krept and Konan topping the bill. Radio 1Xtra also met some inspirational local talent during their one month residency in the city and has made a video of their stories that featured locals Deci4Life, Affiejam and Troy....
MTV Brand New announce 2015 shortlist @mtvmusicuk
Becky Hill, George the Poet, James Bay, Krept and Konan, Melissa Steel, Nothing But Thieves, Saint Raymond, Sinead Harnett, Sunset Sons, Years and Years all on the MTV Brand New shortlist.The MTV Brand New 2015 shortlist features the ten biggest acts set to take the industry and charts by storm next year. These are the UK acts ready to dominate the scene next year. Public voting to decide the winner of...
Pia Mia wants to “F**k With You” on her new track! @PrincessPiaMia @JoeWa113r
Pia Mia Perez, or professionally known as her stage name Pia Mia, is an american singer-songwriter, actress and model who is already making waves for herself at the very young age of 18! This chick may only be young but she would give most older talent a run for their money! Not only is she involved in her own music...
Azealia Banks Launches Exclusive “Chasing Time” Remix Opportunity
Today, Azealia Banks announced her partnership with Soundcloud, BitTorrent Bundle and MTV for a very special remix opportunity. Music fans and producers worldwide now have the ability to remix Azealia Banks’ new single “Chasing Time” for a chance to be heard and handpicked by the star herself and win $10,000.00. The chosen track will be the first official remix...
Rebecca James is a genuine home-grown musical talent… let’s get that one out of the way
Having wowed the judges aged just 14 with her rendition of Christina Aguilera's You Lost Me at the UK Open Mic competition; she's gone on to build a solid live performance resume having supported the incredible Joan Armatrading, performed at London's prestigious O2 Arena and after performing at the O2 Academy Islington, was deemed as "one the outstanding performances...
Sticky feat General Levy
Remember that nostalgic feeling you're get when your in a club and the DJ plays General Levy "Wicked", yeah you know that feeling, "Wicked Wicked, Junglist Massive... or when the DJ plays Ms Dynamite's "Boo" and all you want to do is sing the song and dance. http://youtu.be/a4MjSEC0by8Industry heavyweights with more After more than 20 years, GENERAL LEVY returns as...
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Hough talks dating, music and dreams @MikeHoughMusic @belindawebb_
South London based singer Mike Hough, has been blowing up his ‘independent artist’ label with a forever evolving string of incredible achievements under his belt. With YouTube only being the starting point, Mr Hough has managed to build upon his profile brushing through many heights. On top this, Mike has an amazing team behind him including his live band who...
Super Producers: MNEK’s top 10 Jam & Lewis
Hi, I’m MNEK. I’m here to talk to you about Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Two writer-producer extraordinaire(s), Jam & Lewis have written and produced 41 top ten singles in the US, and earned more than 100 gold, platinum, multi-platinum and diamond albums for their work with such artists as Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, Usher, Mary J. Blige,...
DELS releases his latest album-PETALS HAVE FALLEN
Ipswich born DELS (who has a thing for waking up at 6am dammit!) is a video art director, producer and a rapper who I have liked for some time now. True he might not be everyone’s cup of tea but for me he’s like red bush tea no taffeine just all the effects of a good cuppa with an...
NABIHA-What an ANIMAL
She’s Danish, signed to Sony, damn sexy and she has just released her bass heavy banger Animals to a UK audience. Not new to this music thing she has released three albums in Denmark and the States (respectively) but of course in the UK we are still a little behind.Last year however we got up to the times when she...