Bobby V definitely not slowing down.
Slow Down was the huge and I mean HUGE debut track from one Bobby V (originally Bobby Valentino). The melodic single with its killer hook and chorus was literally everywhere blessing shows like Top of Pops to radio stations like Choice FM before the station was assimilated-“resistance is futile” and became Capital’s bitch (sorry).After all the tantalising potential that...
WATCH: Cherie Lily “Body” @CherieLily
Dance & Aerobics Diva Cherie Lily has just released the video for "Body," the club-ready new single from her The Dripping Wet EP. With fierce queens and eye-candy, the NYC pop singer turns out a tribute to ballroom culture and hot muscles. Can you think of a better combination than that? BODY was Directed by Sailey Williams and Written by Lily with beat by legendary ballroom DJ Vjuan Allure. “Body”...
Future Flavours bringing it fresh for November.
So it’s another installment of Future Flavours and thankfully I have not been too busy that I couldn’t get my fingers on the keyboard to inform you about some hot to boot freakin talent!Of course this installment will bring you exceptional talent, a guarantee that will be more water tight than the pre-nup that Kanye and Kim will be...
5 reasons we are exciting about seeing Archie Shepp Attica Blues Orchestra + ticket giveaway
American saxophonist Archie Shepp is performing his seminal 1972 album Attica Blues with a new orchestra in an evening of Jazz at the Barbican at the end of November.The band will be mesmerising us with one of the greatest jazz albums, Attica Blues, alongside some newly added compositions.Here are 5 reasons why we're excited about going:1) Archie Shepp is an inspiration, he is not...
Jessica Agombar – Double [Audio]
Cockney songbird JESSICA AGOMBAR wants to invite you to her world of pie and mash,rhyming slang and sober nights out. Jessica found a special connection with The Writers Block, who produced Double. The infectious house track demonstrates Jessica’s feisty attitude as she tells the listener, “If there’s something that you can do that’s not been done… you better come on the double.” The...
TWB (The Writers Block) – Dancing In The Dark [Audio]
Dancing In The Dark feat Anouck is the impressive debut single on NewState Music from TWB, a collective trio of young producers. Combining their musical backgrounds and expertise the three young Londoners each take their roles in production. Brit-school-educated Kam mans the keys while Detox and Haile assert their energies to the composition and different musical elements in the production.Dancing In The Dark is...
GT Solo – Word Of Mouth [Music Video]
GTsolo releases the first visual taken from the DayDreaming EP which dropped in early September, and with much anticipation doesn't disappoint with this effort. Immediately the imagery on screen compliments the up-tempo hiphop track of Word Of Mouth.Upon viewing GT’s back catalog of videos, it is no surprise that the Word of Mouth video is remarkably well polished and put...
Mavado – At The Top It’s Just Funky (Heatwave Refix) [Audio]
London’s favourite dancehall crew are back and they have a cluster of exciting news to share. The Heatwave have taken the exciting decision to mesh one of your favourite dancehall tracks with the biggest funky house instrumentals! Mavado goes funky house raving with The Heatwave as the Dancehall stars anthem At the Top is introduced to TEN banging instrumentals. Listen to Mavado - At The Top It's Just...
5 Reasons we’re tipping Hobbie Stuart to blow up in 2014 @hobbiestuart
1. It's always a great start when you discover a singer who can actually sing, no but seriously we adore Hobbie's soft sound and he always puts his own spin on his musical covers, in fact Hobbie first came to light because of his enigmatic Youtube videos explaining "I didn’t think I’d get this much attention."2. Speaking of attention,...
Are Little Mix the new Spice Girls? Watch their new video MOVE
Little Mix has just released the video to their new single MOVE. Brightly coloured and full spice, this video seems to be reminiscent of the olde Spice Girls. Maybe that's the direction the record labels are trying to achieve with them. We will leave the choice down to you. Is Little Mix the new Spice Girls?Little Mix’s new album ‘Salute’...
Track Of The Day: Jareth Feat Ghetts — ‘The Feeling’
If you’ve been sleeping on UK talent, sleep no more: emerging songstress Jareth has released her brand new single ‘The Feeling,’ featuring East London grime MC Ghetts. From the moment the video opens with its distant drones and heavy bassline, you realise that this isn’t just any track. It’s the opening chapter of an ambitious journey with a sense...
Photos: Johnny Depp, Kate Moss, Chris Pine and more all feature in Paul McCartney’s video Queenie
When your an ex Beatle, you command a respect that many of your peers couldn't even dream of. Paul McCartney released his brand NEW album last week, the video for album track 'Queenie Eye' will be premiered on VEVO today, Thursday 24th October at 5PM GMT.We have images from the video shoot featuring Johnny Depp, Kate Moss, Chris Pine, Meryl...
Jhene Aiko Releases Cover Art + TrackListing For Sail Out [News]
When Drake’s album ‘Nothing Was The Same’ leaked across the internet, Jhene Aiko became one of the most exciting female vocal discoveries for music lovers the world over. Featuring on stand out track ‘From Time’, Jhene captivates fans with her effortless, soulful and emotionally charged lyrics and delivery due to their ability to capture the soul within.Although her catalogue...
Beatnik – People Start Talking FT Terri Walker
With titles including “musical directors for Kelis” and “official tour DJ for Kelis” plus Beatnik being able to boast sell-out shows at Brixton Academy, DJ Sets at Isle of Wight, Bestival and Lovebox Festivals, the sibling duo have an impressive C.V of music credentials that span a combined 25 years. Three Beatnik productions currently feature in Tia Maria’s national...
DJ Cameo Win – ft Scrufizzer, Kozzie, Maxsta, Dot Rotten, Nasa
DJ Cameo brings together a group of the most exciting emcees as part of a brand new movement #FGM. Whilst each of the emcees are currently discovering their own individual success, the tastemaker DJ from BBC 1Xtra unites the scene to introduce a fresh new sound with new single #WIN. Having gained over 100,000 views on the raunchy video in it’s first two weeks since...
Danso – Bring Me Down Ft Klayz & Miss Angel
South London rapper Danso returns with a gritty determination for the UK Rap game. Offering an edgy style and charismatic flow, Danso waxes lyrical on ‘Bring Me Down’, a dance and heavy bass-line enthused track, smoothed over by Miss Angel’s angelic hook which compliments the hard hitting Rap verses from Danso and feature artist Klayz. With a video set on...
Daps – Ian Wright (Official Video)
North West London rapper DAPS announces himself to the UK with debut single Ian Wright; an edgy record packed with an irresistible hook and a soul-crunching baseline.Unique in its black and white display, the visuals are a grade above the norm and convey a medley of concepts. Amongst the colourful streaks of tear gas, Ian Wright (the man, not...
Interview: Docta Dee Talks Life & Music @DoctaDee
Docta Dee is the 22-year old London native who incorporates Hip-Hop with Afrobeats. He has entered a milestone in his career by releasing his first ever mixtape 'Mandatory' a more Hip-Hop orientated project which he describes as a reflection of his trials and tribulations. Flavourmag caught up with the promising rapper to get the insight into his new music.Firstly,...
Watch @TinieTempah talks collaborations, producers and creative process in his sophomore LP
Tinie Tempah is just weeks away from releasing his hotly anticipated second album Demonstration and having released the project's tracklist just this morning. Here is a pretty cool insight he gave to RWD on the set of his cover-shoot with the mag this summer. With the release of Tinie Tempah's new album Demonstration just weeks away, the Pass Out MC...
WATCH: Flavourmag’s interview with RnB General TANK @therealtank @annikallen
Flavourmag's Annika Allen, talks to Tank about his new album, being the RnB general and what it feels like to be adorned by women all over the world.
Ella Henderson new music: 5 Tattoos and Drake cover @Ella__Henderson
Ella Henderson is set to release her debut album in March 2014 on Syco Records. She has co-written all the songs on the album and worked with some of the biggest names in the music world including Babyface, Salaam Remi and Al Shuxx. She has also done a beautiful, stripped back cover of Drake's 'Hold On We're Going Home' (above).Ella...
True Tiger & Big Narstie – Headgone
True Tiger and Big Narstie have gone animated! Headgone is the first release from joint project, the Hello High EP. A colossal track packed with infectious lyrics and an energetic baseline, Headgone has held the airwaves hostage! Logan Sama span the track on Kiss FM whilst Skream and Benga played the record on Radio 1. On the same network the influential MistaJam proved he was a fan by spinning the single on his new Saturday night slot! It doesn’t...
Still So Solid just a different time
When you mention the So Solid Crew it is so hard not to immediately go -“I got 21 seconds to go, I got 21 seconds to go”. It’s like an involuntary reflex that is bordering on tourettes "Romeo done” see what I mean?That however is the power of the number one selling track 21 Seconds released in 2001 that...
Interview: 6 Mintues With Ebony Day
Ebony Day is one of music’s rising stars. She became the first unsigned act ever to win MTV’s Brand New Artist award this year and released her debut EP ‘The Beginning’ earlier this month. To think it all started when the 20 year old singer/songwriter decided to share her music on YouTube. Her channel now boasts over 100 videos,...
Interview: Apex Zero drops his first solo album
Apex Zero, one half of the rap duo First and Last is as forthcoming in interview as he is when throws down on the mic. The London emcee and End Of The Weak & Speakers Corner veteran is about to drop his first solo album but has found the time to fire off some smart answers to my demanding...
Dora Martin Is One To Watch
Dora Martin is invading British music and Flavourmag has a feeling they will be big.Dora Martin is made up of singer-song writer Cherri Voncelle (Cherri V) and former FDM group member Jermaine Riley. The coupling came about organically, once writing partners in a collective called ‘The Writer House’ which included Grammy Award winning producer Harmony Samuels. Now the pair...
5 reason why Miss Dynamix will win X Factor 2013 @RealMissDynamix
Miss Dynamix is the newly formed urban girl group that Flavourmag are tipping to win X Factor 2013. SeSe Foster, Rielle Carrington and Jeanette Akua were given just eight hours of rehearsal time after they were put together but managed to sail through Bootcamp with their rendition of Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’. They would later impress Gary Barlow at...
Interview with Yours Truly, Ariana Grande! @ArianaGrande
Many things have changed for Ariana Grande, once known as just the star of Nickelodeon's television show Victorious, she now is an international singing sensation with a voice like Mariah Carey to match. Her debut album 'Yours Truly' rocketed in at Number 1 in the USA and 30 other countries as well as peaking at Number 2 on the...
Tinie Tempah: EVOLVE or be extinct
With fans and critics eagerly anticipating sophomore album Demonstration, the spotlight has never shined brighter on rapper Tinie Tempah. The southeast London-born artist has rocked dance floors from Miami to Ibiza and even performed at Glastonbury following the release of debut album Disc-Overy. Now Tinie talks to Flavourmag about inspiration, evolution and a new and original generation...Emerging from humble...
Mynature – Louder [Music Video]
Woolwich MC Mynature follows up Mr Is Rap, the track that heard him proclaim himself as Rap personified, with another smash for UK Rap in the form of brand new single ‘Louder’. Whilst some may suggest that the Dubstep influence strays away from Mynature’s (pronounced miniature), gritty Hip Hop style he says: “I told everyone on Mr Is Rap that I am hip hop personified. On this record I...