New Music: Context — ‘Small Town Lad Sentiments’
Picking up from where he left off, Context continues to deliver and showcase his colourful rhymes. Much like his previous effort, 'Small Town Lad Sentiments' is an incredibly polished production with top notch efforts from every angle. Hailed as 'Middle England's Poet Laurette', the MC who’s been compared to Mike Skinner for his carefree flow, doesn’t try too hard...
New Music: D.ablo Feat. Essa – ‘Fire’
In anticipation of his forthcoming album, 'The Retrospective', D.ablo has unveiled his latest track, ‘Fire’, featuring Essa (formerly known as Yungun). With producer extraordinaire Just Jack adding his magical rays, Essa and D.ablo effortlessly sway from rhymes to rhyme, and pretty much cook up exactly what the title suggests.[soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/96248248" params="" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]Click here to download ‘Fire’...
Wretch 32 Teams Up With Jacob Banks On New Single ‘Doing OK’
Following on from the success of ‘Blackout’, Wretch 32 today unveiled his latest single ‘Doing OK’ featuring newcomer Jacob Banks. The track revisits early memories of life before fame and the unconditional need to keep building a better life for his family. Banks’ soulful voice on the chorus makes it sound like it’s being belted from a rooftop. Lyrically,...
London Ivy – 6 Digits [Audio]
London Ivy is preparing for the introduction of his new EP - L.O.L (Life Of London), which is due for release 13/07/13. Hot off the upcoming release of the project, comes the first single 6 Digits which features Stik Matik. Steering away from the safe first single release, London Ivy has gone all out and '6 Digits' is a great example of...
Mynature – Mr Is Rap
Over this EFX produced track Mynature proclaims the he is rap personified, a massive statement that he can back up with his trademark wordplay, lyricism and flow. On Mr Is Rap he poses the question “why so many wack rappers are getting airplay when all they talk about is money and clothes or they rap abut a lifestyle that isn’t true...
Rockabye Baby Turns Jay-Z’s Greatest Hits Into Lullabies
He may have 99 problems, but a crying baby won’t be one. Jay-Z’s hit songs are being turned into lullabies for children by Rockabye Baby. The 'Lullaby Renditions will feature twelve of Hov's chart smashing hits like 'Run This Town,' 'Empire State of Mind,' 'Girls, Girls, Girls' and 'Big Pimpin.' Normal 0 ...
Jahméne Douglas Announces One-Off Show At St James’s Piccadilly
To coincide with the release of his debut album, Jahméne Douglas has announced a one-off show at St James’s Piccadilly in London on Thursday July 18. His album ‘Love Never Fails’ will be released on July 22, alongside his debut single ‘Titanium’. With a little help from the London Community Gospel Choir, Jahméne will also be supported by a...
Video: Kelz TBK feat. Vince Kidd – This Girl
If you're not yet acquainted with Kelz TBK, then 'This Girl' is a cleverly seductive and humorlessly addictive introduction, it's an urban love song featuring the vocals of Vince Kidd who is by no means determined by his The Voice UK past.Taken from Kelz TBK's hugely anticipated mixtape 'The Black Kupid II' which will be released on June 24th...
Jean Greasy at Jazz Cafe 20th June
If we use an animal comparison; If Niki Minaj is a lion roaming the savannah looking for her prey then Jean Grae is a white tiger stalking her prey-same genus but Jean Grae is evidently more rare.http://youtu.be/AsoBhtVwWPghttp://youtu.be/Gi4UIpreanYJean has never hit the commercial heights of the aforementioned femcee but she remains a massive underground draw. The truth is Jean Grae...
Jackie Boyz an amazing writing duo
Back in the day vinyl (which has now sadly become almost defunct) was informative because it encouraged you to look at the back cover and see who was behind the latest banger that you were so keen on owning for your collection. Nowadays with downloadable music it’s less likely that you will get info on the people behind the...
Magic – Thriftshop Freestyle
British rapper, Magic, releases his solo freestyle on one of the biggest beats from 2013 Macklemore – ‘Thriftshop’. The 20 year old, who has previously supported rap heavyweights, Devlin and Wretch 32, made so much of an impression on Devlin that he even recommended him to his management who have since snapped him up! Since signing to Colin Batsa, Magic has...
Birdman Taps Out In New Song!
Birdman shows rappers everywhere just how it's done with hot new tune 'Tap Out'...
Jammer – Declined + Living The Dream Album
'Declined’ is a fresh slice of in-your-face Grime, as would only be right as the lead track from one of the Grime pioneers albums.Featuring the cream of the UK Grime scene including Skepta and JME; Jammer presents his brand new album ‘Living The Dream’ which takes influence from a broad spectrum of genres including UK Grime, Reggae, West Coast Trap, R&B, Soul, Bashment, Garage, House & Hip-Hop...
L Marshall – At Last
The release of ‘At Last’ sees a fresh faced L Marshall exploring a much deeper side of his journey through his musical career and expresses a sense of pain, emotion and gratitude throughout the track. The release of ‘At Last’ comes from the 11-track body of brand new material entitled; ‘Kiss The Fire’ which is released 09/06/13. Releasing a music video every two weeks over an 8 week period ‘At Last’ is...
Mariah and Miguel team up-it’s Beautiful
If you have not heard the track Mariah has with the brilliant Miguel then her you go.The track Beautiful is a unabashed bit of RnB pop. The video is really simple and dare I say basically a budget thing which sees Miguel and Mariah essentially sat on a motorbike while they croon away. Technically this apparent budget video could...
MK1 – Let Go! Teaser @mk1official
Here's a sneak preview of MK1's new single 'Let Go'! As you should already know, Flavourmag are big fans of the Duo. So keep it locked to Flavourmag for all things MK1 and look out for our LIVE hangout on air with MK1 coming soon.Visit their official website at: http://www.mk1official.com Tickets available for MK1 ALIVE TOUR from http://www.kililive.com/artists/mk1/http://www.facebook.com/mk1official http://www.twitter.com/mk1official http://www.youtube.com/user/mk1official
Union J Announce Debut Tour
Hot on the heels of the success of their debut single ‘Carry You’, X Factor boyband sensations Union J have announced their first ever UK headline tour. The boys will visit towns and cities across the country and will give fans the opportunity to hear brand new material from their forthcoming album. ‘The thing we love most about music...
Bringing British RnB Back: Just Frank Unveils New EP ‘The Intro’
'The Intro,' by Just Frank is moody, smooth, vibe-y, sultry and all those other words you would use to describe an EP that sets a tone and creates an atmosphere as soon as you hit play. The five track acoustic project is chuck full of back to back bangers, including a cover of Tyrese’s ‘What Took You So Long’,...
Seyi – Resolution EP
'Resolution' is a true masterpiece of music centered around a backbone of R&B which has been synonymous with the US for decades. Attempting to break that trend and putting his own unique spin on fusing a multitude of genres and sounds from Pop to Dubstep, R&B to Hip-Hop, Seyi hones in on his influences of Usher, Dru Hill, Michael Jackson,...
Reece West – Guilty
From North London hails Grime artist Reece West. A dub-step MC with 3 years in the game, Reece has definitely done more than enough to earn his stripes as one of the most exciting talents of the new Grime generation.Always prepared to work hard and shape his craft, Reece West became resident MC for High frequency and hosted and performed on the world renowned Lord of the...
Brand new Nina Nesbitt images for the launch of her new EP: ‘Way In the World’
Hitting the shelves, or shall we say digital shelves on July 22nd is Nina Nesbitt's brand new EP called 'Way in the World'. Nina's first LIFT video premiered today. Called 'Becoming Nina' it sees her talk about being a medal winning gymnast for Britain at 13 years old and packing in modelling to eat pies.http://www.ninanesbittmusic.com https://twitter.com/ninanesbitt http://www.facebook.com/ninanesbittmusic https://soundcloud.com/ninanesbitt
Review – David Guetta Feat. Akon And Ne-Yo – ‘Play Hard’
David Guetta’s latest single adheres to the expected formula carved out by his catalogue of straightforward, half-rapped and feel-good party anthems for the clubs. The DJ supreme finds himself back at the top of the charts on what could otherwise be a forgettable collaboration, thanks to Akon and Ne-Yo. “Work hard, play hard.Work hard, play hard. We work hard,...
Eliza Doolittle Goes Back In Time With New Single ‘Big When I Was Little’
The wait is finally over! Picking up from where she left off, Eliza Doolittle is back with her brand new single, 'Big When I Was Little'. Following the success of her 2010 self-titled debut album, and a recent top ten hit with Disclosure, the singer makes her hotly anticipated solo arrival. The summer screaming single, which showcases her signature technique...
ChetMega Unveils Edgy New Track ‘Lambs To The Slaughter’
He has already dabbled in various subgenres including hip hop, dubstep and even rock— now ChetMega returns with his latest effort, ' Lambs To The Slaughter,' which can only be described as an unconventional hybrid of heavy guitar riffs and electronic influences.Normal 0false false falseMicrosoftInternetExplorer4/* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;}
Watch Iggy Azalea – “Bounce (Green Lantern’s Trap Remix)”
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Interview – Kate Nash On Being Rebellious, Working With Willow Smith, And Staying True To Herself
With several chart-topping singles, forays into films and an emerging record label, Kate Nash is running on some powerful batteries. If you haven’t been paying careful attention, you might be forgiven for thinking that Nash’s career began and ended with a number of radio friendly singles. But just because none of her consecutive follow-ups have reached the heights of...
Shapeshifters-Back To Basics
Shapeshifters with their ten year history in Dance music can be confidently called pioneers in the sub genre of House Music.Since their hugely acclaimed and down right amazing debut with the sonically iconic Lola’s Theme (2004) the duo (Simon Marlin and Max Reich) have gone on to literally scorch the landscape of House music with amazing vocalists, fantastic production...
New Music: Premz Hooks Up With Bigz On New Track ‘We On’
The underdog has risen. New music from South East London rapper Premz. This is the much anticipated follow-up to his mixtape, ‘The Last Impression’. The 22-year-old returns with his latest track, ‘We On’ featuring Bigz. It takes a special kind of bravado to hop on another emcee's track, but the larger-than-life rapper manages to deliver some heavy rhymes, whilst laying...
Showerz And Talent Unveil New EP, ‘Welcome To The Talent Sho’
‘Welcome To The Talent Sho'... is an abundant introduction from newcomers Showerz and Talent. Though it’s only an eight track project, the 18 year-old rappers do a good job of capturing the ear of those that listen with each verses that are delivered, while teaming up with some exciting names, including Lewis Cullen, Nego True, Slix, Roachee, Rapid and...
Stunning new Miley Cyrus photos for V magazine and the launch of her new single “We Can’t Stop”
Miley Cyrus goes all out with this stunning new V Magazine photo shoot, perfectly timed with the release of her new single "We Can't Stop" The single, which will be released in the UK on 18th August on RCA Records, has been produced by Mike WiLL Made-It and is the first release from Miley's forthcoming album.We can't wait to...