Interview: Introducing rapper MENNIS @mennisxcix
Flavourmag would like to introduce Manchester rapper, MENNIS. Known for his intricate wordplay and shrewd lyricism, MENNIS latest release sees him rhyme over JAY Z’s 'Somewhereinamerica'. His version, titled 'Kingdom' centres on him being a Manchester artist striving to succeed against a backdrop of disparity and division, between regions. The song is also taken off his new four-part project...
5 Reasons we love Stylo G
We're huge fans of Reggae music but now we can accredit Stylo G for putting London on the map, with riddims that include his current release 'Badd' featuring Sister Nancy and previous hit 'Soundbwoy.''Soundbwoy' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lANLyt24c4Autumn is amongst us and Winter is creeping in but Stylo G's music is that magic tonic we've been looking for. He's not stereotypical with his...
John Legend drops new ‘All of Me’ video and his wife Chrissy Teigen strips off
Singer-songwriter and nine time Grammy Award winner John Legend’s new music video to his single “All of Me” has been released and is certainly very personal. The pensive black-and-white video shows intimate shots of him hanging out shirtless with his model wife Chrissy Teigen. She can be seen swimming in a sheer lace one-piece while her new hubby gazes...
WATCH: NUSTAR II, Open Heavens @NuStarrII
“Open Heavens” is the latest offering from Urban Gospel group Nu Star II (the 2009 gospel award nominees). Featuring grime artist Sneakbo (“Ring A Ling”) and mixes from old school garage legend Sunship, the single has already spent 8 weeks in Music Week Urban Club chart peaking at #11.Before a 5 year break Nu Starr II (aka Nu Starr)...
5 reasons why Luminites are going to hit the charts @luminites @saratweedyGA
Luminites, a band comprised of Steph, JJ, Corey and Ben, who sailed through to the final of Britain’s Got Talent with comments from Simon Cowell such as “the British black eyed peas” and he even “thanked god for delivering Luminites”. This band is fresh, amazingly talented, and so unique. They are perfect for the current music industry. This band...
Rihanna: Pour it up Video features her twerking, pole dancing and grinding in her G String. Has she gone too far? @rihanna
Rihanna has finally released the video to Pour it up and it reminiscent of your classic rap video. It has booty shaking, pole dancing, twerking and more. The question is: Is all this necessary?Dollar Bills in her underwear, nipple tassel's and if you watch it all the way to the end you will see Rihanna grinding the floor in...
5 reasons why we love The Scarletz @TheScarletz @LaurenFlavour_x
Just in case you hadn't noticed, The Scarletz are back in business and this time they seem bigger, bolder and more colourful than ever. Its a hard task to get 4 super stunning girls that can actually sing into a girl band, but it seems like The Scarletz have actually done it. Here are our 5 reason why we...
Introducing Relo a South African singer with an amazing voice
Flavourmag catches up with Birmingham based RnB singer 18-year-old Tshwarelo ’Relo’ Nhlapo to discuss her rapidly rising career, the recent release of her new single ‘Crazy Over You’ and her exciting impending music projects.The talented South African born singer, who is making waves after relocating to the UK in 2008, was spotted and immediately signed by music producers Lenice...
Ghetts brings the Trinity
If there is one figure from the Grime fraternity that personifies the image of a grime emcee then its Ghetts. In truth it may even be the chicken and the egg question because maybe he was the genesis of that image for aspiring grime emcees: agitated rhymes, increasing volume of the vocals, hand wagging displays and sweat all increasing...
Future Flavours-bringing it fresh for October
Ok it has been a little minute since I dropped the last Future Flavours but I have been mad busy with a new project-a music program called Quality Control that I have helped produce. It’s a journey through music that takes your emotional spectrum, grabs it and broadens it. Join the Quality Man on this journey of discovery-it’s a...
The X Factor Finalist Sam Callahan performs live for Flavourmag @samcallahan94
You've seen him wowing the X factor audiences over the weekend, we are happy we spotted his talent first at our live hangout show, check out Sam Callahan and Room 94 performing here.Wishing sam all the best, and hope to see him in the live shows.
Watch – Fraction Live DJ Video – “Long Gone Memory”
Friction is the face of Radio 1’s flagship Drum & Bass weekly Sunday show and is currently at work on his new album, which features the forthcoming monster single, 'Long Gone Memory (Ulterior Motive Remix) featuring Arlissa on vocals. He recently hosted Original Penguin's rooftop 'Plugged In' summer party and this is the resulting live promo to accompany the song that's all over radio and the clubs....
Interview: Getting to the bare bones of Charlie Brown @CharlieBrownLDN
Charlie Brown is back and gearing up for the release of his second single 'Bones' out on October 13th - the follow up to his top ten smash hit ‘On My Way’. 'Bones' is co-written with Adam Midgley is a soulful party banger but also shows off the singer’s emotional side. Flavourmag sat down with Charlie to discuss his...
5 reasons Bruno Mars is the ultimate talent! @brunomars
Bruno Mars is at the top of his game and one of the best singer/songwriters of our generation. He has earned a catalogue of hits and doesn’t seem to be slowing down as he steps into Beyoncé’s shoes to perform at next year's Super Bowl halftime show. We have outlined five reasons why we believe Bruno Mars is the...
Scrufizzer heads to the A3C Festival in Atlanta
Scrufizzer along with UK music talents Lady Lykez and Mic Righteous and DJ Melody Kane are representing the Best Of British at this yeas infamous A3C Festival held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The festival is set over 4 days and plays host to the biggest names in Hip-Hop. From legends such as Pharoahe Monch, De La Soul & Talib...
Is Kanye the No1 rock star on the planet? He thinks so….
Kanye West has said he has experienced "glass ceilings" as a black musician, fashion designer and businessman.In an interview with Zane Lowe on Radio 1, the rapper credited Michael Jackson with breaking down barriers for black artists in the music industry."I would not be Kanye West if it wasn't for Michael Jackson. He had to fight to get his video...
US rapper Rah Digga is back and spitting over house music beats
Here’s something you may never had thought you’d hear: Rah Digga aka Dirty Harriet spitting over House Music beats. Before you turn your nose up at such an idea you need settle yourself, pick your jaw up from the floor and listen to her new track ‘I Heard You Say’. In the first instance it’s an infectious, quirky instrumental...
Interview: The New Jersey duo Tyler N Stevie
Tyler N Stevie is a young and fresh American duo from New Jersey. Influenced by the likes of Fall Out Boy, Blink 182, Childish Gambino and The Fugees the boys have fused Hip-Hop and punk rock together to create their unique sound. The 18-year olds are loved on YouTube and have a gained a loyal fan base dubbed ‘Stylers’....
‘One thing about rappers is they don’t wanna shut the f—k up’, says EtheMadAssassin
“One thing about rappers is they don’t wanna shut the f—k up,” I’m told by LA rapper Ethemadassassin. Before you get excited, this is not a subliminal please pass the mic aimed at an unnamed emcee, it’s an explanation of how he earned the moniker that rivals Mississippi in the have I used enough S’s? stakes.Whereas some guys would be...
Context Unveils New Vide For ‘Small Town Lad Sentiments’
Context suits up and gets moody in his new video for ‘Small Town Lad Sentiments.’ The rapper is almost unrecognisable as he delivers some witty bars and punch lines, in the brand new video, directed by Mike Skinner. After hearing the original track showcasing his masterful, relaxed and versatile flow, Skinner chose to work with the rising MC, hailed as...
Rolling with a New Crew – So Solids Romeo Remixes 21 Seconds
Rolling with a new crew MC Romeo has re-worded his 21 seconds for insurance company confused.com in this new online video.Just in time for So Solid's new best of album and UK Hot Wid It single , seems like we might be seeing a lot of the crew.
Quality Control the new music show coming soon.
Quality Control is the multi-platform music program bucking all trends and forging new paths by bringing a format that is innovative, daring and not only up with the times but ahead of the times.Fusing music, dance, film and skits into a thirty minute aural and visual extravaganza-Quality Control takes you on a surreal journey through some of the hottest...
Tony Touch- “I breathe music, I sleep music”
Not giving my age away fully but I remember picking up the New York born and bred dj Tony Touch’s , I Wonder Why (He’s The Greatest DJ) 1999 taken from his successful album The Piece Maker 2000 on vinyl (it’s this thing made of plastic that allows you to hear music) it was a heavy vibe that I...
New Video: Adian Coker ‘Suicide Drive’
UK rapper, Adian Coker has released the new visual to his track 'Suicide Drive' off his upcoming mixtape 'Young World'. 'Suicide Drive' is a ruthlessly dark track loaded with an undeniable hook and an equally entrancing video directed by Drew Cox.The song is a follow up to the luxurious and sinister 'Cream' which not only drew attention from UK...
WATCH: Gabriella Cilmi – Symmetry @gabcilmi + Behind the scenes images
Just in: Gabriella Cilmi's new single Symmetry. We featured Gabby recently on Flavourmag.co.uk "Gabriella Cilmi Reinvents herself" and now she has just realised her new single 'Symmetry'. We must say we are feeling Gabby's new look. Are you?Images courtesy of Aria Alagha
Mynature – Louder
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’.Premiering on BBC Radio 1Xtra with DJ Target who introduced the track "South-East London rapper Mynature been going hard recently" and ended bigging up the track "That is a 1Xtra world exclusive, first...
Dirty Sneekers UK – The Sound
Mysterious production unit ‘Dirty Sneekers UK’ have shot on to internet sites and blogs with ‘The Sound’ causing a mass of speculation over who is behind the track. Within the first week of the video going live online, the video had amassed views of over 70,000 views and whilst the video gives a humorous day in the life account of a pair of (not so) Dirty Sneekers, there are...
New Music: Midé Releases New Track ‘Unlikely’
London soul-singer Midé has unveiled the perfect end-of-summer jam. If he did not already have huge support far and wide, it’s safe to say he is now aiming higher, while building huge anticipation for his forthcoming debut album, E.G, thanks to his latest track, ‘Unlikely.’ With an edgy, guitar-driven soul sound, ‘Unlikely’ showcases his creative and mature leap forward....
Interview: The RnB scene’s newest talent Kane
Kane is a fresh and up coming R&B singer who has already been touted as the next Usher. At just 18 years old he has worked with award winning producer Harmony Samuels (Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, Kelly Rowland), as well as co-writing with the acclaimed Sam Hook (Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and Mary J Blige). Kane recently released...
Watch: Fadila – Shake You Off @WHOisFadila @_NathanKlein
Growing up in Dublin Fadila has always has a natural passion for singing and started performing from an early age across Ireland. She soon found the island was too small for her big dreams and began to step out into the world. Having sung in competitions and shows across the USA, Fadila decided in 2010 to audition for the X Factor, successfully...