“HOODIE ON” (TRAYVON MARTIN TRIBUTE) CHOSAN [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
UK rapper Chosan who now resides in NYC has dedicated this powerful track to teenager Trayvon Martin who was gunned down as he walked home while wearing a hoodie.
New Music: Premz Teams Up With Mayhem For ‘Legend’
Two rappers with equal amounts of talent as each other, hailing from London, must have grown up surrounded by greatness, right? Well, that seems to be the case—at least if Premz and S.A.S.’s very own Mayhem’s latest collaboration ‘Legend’ is any indication. Hot on the heels of his mixtape ‘The Last Impression’, Premz cohorts the north London rap star...
Lady Lykez – I Love My Butt [Music Video]
Lady Lykez releases the video to her heavily anticipated music video to I Love My Butt. We heard her on BBC Radio 1Xtra with Charlie Sloth catching jokes a few weeks back and it seems he seems to love her butt too. Excitement has been building around this talented rapper and has seen support from Misha B, Lethal Bizzle...
Gemma Fox – Sunshine [Audio]
The unforgettable vocals of Gemma Fox are back on brand new single Sunshine. Having previously being nominated for a MOBO award and securing heavy support from major platforms including MTV, BBC, Kiss FM, Choice FM; Gemma Fox built her reputation as a female pioneer of the UK Garage scene and has continued to adapt her craft alongside musical progression. The lead track ‘Sunshine’ from the forthcoming Awake E.P release, reworks the Dance classic I Need...
Incisive ft. Julian Marley & Dionne Reid – Winners [Music Video]
Incisive presents Winners which is a feast of culture, positivity and Summer vibes. The positive message sits on a bed of reggae influenced, bassline heavy production and flows perfectly alongside the melodic reggae tones of none other than Bob Marley’s son; Julian on the hook complimented by UK songstress Dionne Reid sealing the deal with heart warming backing vocals. Just looking...
Interview with singer Amelle: ‘Love (Is All We Need)’ by Adam J Feat. Amelle & Nightcrashers is out now !
Former Sugababes member Amelle Berrabah has been working on her first solo album ever since. We got to sit with the lovely Amelle, DJ/Producer Adam J and the Nightcrashers to discuss the newest release of the hit single 'Love is all we need' and find out what’s next in the pipe line.Such a pleasure Amelle, a lot must be...
Flavour chats with director and producer Duro ‘2020’ Oye
The last time we talked to Director and Producer, Duro ‘2020’ Oye, he was thrilled to announce the Leicester Screen showing of the pioneering and innovative film ‘247365.’ Successfully illustrating the ‘real story’ on the streets, through the eyes of ex- gang affiliates, its skilful execution has effectively initiated productive dialogue and opened people’s eyes to the pivotal matters...
Music artist Blaise release Mike Skinner Thunderstorm remix
Talented British singer Blaise is set to release Thunderstorm, the second track from her “Sing Out Loud” EP which is available now on iTunes. As a special exclusive, Mike Skinner (The Streets) remixed the single which get's its premier here on Flavourmag. Blaise has been songwriting since the age of 9 and is set to be an unstoppable force...
Interview: Fan Favourite Yungen
Yungen is the lyrical word-smith hailing from South London and is steadily gaining popularity. He is set to release a club banger ‘Money, Doe, Paper’ on September 29th and achieved 15,000 downloads with his first mix tape ‘Topic Of Discussion’. His fan base is ever growing and he gains thousands of hits on YouTube. We sat down with the...
WATCH: Charlotte Devaney Flip it ft Snoop Dogg @CharlotteDevaney @snoopdogg
From the bright lights of Hollywood, with a role in the film 'How To Lose Friends & Alienate People', to spinning tunes at some of the world's most prestigious clubs. Charlotte Devaney, DJ / Artist, has taken her passion for music & unique sense of humour into the studio.Through her well-established career as a DJ playing across the globe,...
Eliza Doolittle: In Your Hands out 14th October @elizadoolittle
Watch Eliza’s live piano rendition of ‘Waste Of Time’. Eliza Doolittle will release her album ‘IN YOUR HANDS’ through Parlophone Records on OCTOBER 14TH 2013. The album is the follow-up to her self-titled debut which entered the charts at #3, sold over 500,000 copies and spawned the hit singles ‘Pack up’ and ’Skinny Genes’.On the live front, Eliza has...
Wu Tang’s U-God-“Key Note Speaker”
With that distinct New York tone, Golden Arms aka U God is fast talking, straight talking, rapid fire talking-U God delivers conversational speech like he’s testing out some lyrics he just thought of in his head at double time speed. The fact is that U God as part of the Wu Tang Clan could not be anything else apart...
Interview – Curtis Moore: Rising Star
Curtis Moore isn't a household name yet, but there are a few things you should know about him. He shot to fame on the X-Factor at the tender age of 16. He was splashed across pages of the Daily Mirror, The Sunday Times and The Sun for his noticeable audition on the talent show. Fast forward four years, and...
BGR-One to Watch
We featured BGR a few weeks or so ago after her rather powerful interview and performance on SBTV-Lyric Lab with Durrty Goodz. Currently the East London femcee's video is zooming towards the 7,000 hits mark all this for a lady who is still relatively new but with love from massive artists like English Frank who called her "the best fresh...
NEW RELEASE! Mr. Midas feat Lady Leshurr and Durrty Goodz “Scream My Name”
After the success of "SnapBack" Mr Midas returns with yet another track to get our heads bopping again, with the hit single “Scream My Name”. Urban Music Award winning artist Mr Midas joins forces with Birmingham’s finest, Lady Leshurr and Grime veteran Durrty Goodz to bring us this scorcher.Lady Leshurr has worked with some of the hottest artists in...
Uk’s Newest RnB Sensation, Zernell Fontaine Releases ‘Growing Pains’.
Sixteen year-old UK repping all singing, all dancing R&B star in the making Zernell Fontaine uncovers his debut single “Growing Pains”.The natural born star who has been exposed to music his whole life has gracefully Jumped right into the RnB/Pop lane. The young man was raised in a musically orientated family and has drawn his influences from both classic...
Interview: Kicking Back With Benny Bizzie
Tottenham raised singer Benny Bizzie has worked with the likes of BBK, Ghetts, Dot Rotten and Wretch 32; but what makes the rnb singer tick? We caught up with Benny to grill him on his musical influences, true love and the current state of UK RnB. For anyone who doesn't know about you; describe your sound: Fresh R&B with some of...
Track Of The Day: Curtis Moore Feat. Scorcher – ‘Lipstick’
Just a few months after invading the UK Commercial Club Chart with his debut 'Number 1 Girl', Curtis Moore returns to once again showcase his enchanting flows and his versatility to sit on any type of beat. Over Sunship’s electro-inspired, dance-driven production, the Birmingham native details his inability to wipe away the 'Lipstick' from a one-nightstand the night before....
Maxsta feat. Little Nikki ‘Wanna Go’ Video OUT NOW @itsmaxsta
UK grime newcomer Maxsta, releases his single ‘Wanna Go’ feat. Little Nikki on September. The track will be taken from his debut album which is set to come out next year.Produced by Show N Prove (Tinchy Stryder, Wretch 32, K Koke, Smiler, Benny Banks “Bada Bing”) and sampling Inner City’s 1998 classic ‘Good Life’, the track shows Maxsta’s fun...
Incisive Is A Born Winner
Incisive is back showcasing his talent with new track ‘Winners’ featuring Julian Marley and Dionne Reid. ‘Winners’ is a reggae influenced, positive summer tune sure to get listeners feeling good. It also comes hot on the heels of his ‘Where Is He’ mixtape of which he released three videos within five months. The West London rapper is now ready...
Diana Vickers: Music To Make Boys Cry @DianaVickers
‘Music To Make Boys Cry’ starts downbeat but soon morphs into a very modern empowerment anthem. Its desire to make you both cry and dance simultaneously is no accident.Vickers’ explains “Music To Make Boys Cry” actually came about because she was on an airplane and saw the phrase 'music to make boys cry' in a newspaper article and got...
Artist Blog: Rapper Premz On Being Pigeonholed As A ‘Burban’ Artist
While some British-Asian artists are achieving success and are embracing the brown urban movement, up-and-coming rapper Premz blogs on why the term ‘Burban’ is affecting artists like himself. In his post below, he writes about his frustration with the difficulties he has encountered as an Asian MC. Over the past couple of years – when giving somebody a copy of...
Future Flavours bringing it fresh for August
Future Flavours returns just a little after Jay Z dropped his highly anticipated album Magna Carta. Funnily enough I still have not heard it and in truth I have not felt some overwhelming urge to hear it not because I do not want to but really I am a little indifferent to it. My friend Kevin however gave me...
King David to donate song proceeds to charity
Nigerian born artist King David the Great is teaming up with fellow musician Kyle Lettman and have released their latest song ‘Slow Wine’ for which all proceeds will be donated to charity.The selfless act came to light when the musician opened up following a recent press release stating he found it ‘crushing to see little children in pain’.King David...
Majestic & Jungle 70 - Creeping In The Dark [Audio]
Creeping in the Dark is a bass and garage fusion of taught and bouncy basslines that stabs and prod their way along beneath the distinctive, free flowing deliveries of Jungle 70. It’s modern, pristine production that glows with a late night neon hue. Creeping In The Dark is the first glimpse of Majestic’s production chops in his own right and...
Back and badder than ever: Interview with Nyanda of Brick & Lace
Nyanda of Brick & Lace is back, this time without her sister and with a whole new sound. She opens up to Yomi Adegoke about the virtues of going solo, pre-performance nerves and why her heart belongs to Africa.What is it like being back after such a long absence?It's exciting being back in the arena. The thing is, me...
Future Flavours: Rainy Milo
We caught up with 17-year-old MOBO nominee Rainy Milo who performed at the Lovebox festival in Victoria Park earlier this month alongside well known musicians like Kelis and Azealia Banks. The talented but equally modest South East London born singer, widely known for her soulful music and GIF style videos, talked about her music, style and surprisingly, her cooking...
M.R. Essojay – She Drives Me To Drink
It’s a special time for artists from any and every discipline as the urban world is ready to embrace the arts of all kind. So step forward M.R. Essojay, a poet and author of Nigerian descent. The qualified pharmacist, raised in the creative capital East London, draws his inspiration from a combination of personal experiences and a creative imagination....
Lady Lykez – I Love My Butt [Lyric Video]
Badoom Badoom! Lady Lykez is back with her new banger I Love My Butt. The track is about her celebrating her female womanly curves, and boy does she love 'em!"Growing up I got a lot of attention on my butt - everyone always made comments when I was walking down the street or out. I've always been happy with my shape but...
Artist Spotlight – 6 Minutes with Koder
Koder is a Grime MC known for his high energy bars and creative lyrics. Choosing grime over a football career, Koder has made a name for himself on the Lord Of The Mics DVD series. He is Grimes rising talent. Koder will be performing at the Inside Music launch party in Shoreditch on August 8th. I sat down with...