Doing It Well: Amina Bryant Unvelis ‘On My Own’ Video
Ahead of the release of her much-anticipated debut EP, 'Black Cinderella,' rising-singer Amina Bryant is continuing to prove why she is a force to be reckoned with. In actual fact, her latest single 'On My Own' – is a perfect case in point. Not only does it firmly display her butter smooth RnB vocals but it also shines light on her...
Misha B. Down to earth or Diva? @iammishab
Misha B rose to fame as a semi-finalist on the X Factor. During the show Misha was highlighted as one of the stars and with her big personality and big voice she became one to watch. Misha’s style on the show was so different to everyone else and she definitely stood out from the crowd. Misha has kept true...
Making music with Harmony “H-Money” Samuels
Harmony “H-Money” Samuels is a talented music producer who has worked with UK artists such as Chipmunk, JLS and Alesha Dixon. He moved from London to L.A to join the Darkchild label in 2008 alongside Rodney “Darkchild” Jenkins.Harmony has since started his own label BOE and worked with US artists including Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams...
Introducing: Random Impulse
Entering the new year with a big explosion - Random Impulse is here with his new single 'Overload'. This self taught Hip-Hop artist/guitarist is definitely one to watch this year. Already he is known for his banging performances not to mention that he has previously headlined BBC's Introducing, Bestival and The Hackney Weekender. Without further ado, here's our introduction to...
It’s Going Down: Chet Faker’s Splendid Cover Of ‘No Diggity’
Here is some musical goodness which comes in the form of Chet Faker covering Blackstreet’s classic track ‘No Diggity’. Filmed at an Ex-butter factory in Newstead, Victoria, Australia, the rising singer has managed to rework this much loved gem with total brilliance. Following on from its appearance on Superbowl’s halftime advert ‘No Diggity’ has already clocked up over 38,000 views,...
Happy Birthday Bob Marley
The late Bob Marley would have been celebrating his 68th birthday today. His far-too-early death is still tragic, but his messages of peace and love continue to live on through his music. The iconic reggae superstar, real name Nesta Robert Marley, was born on February 6, 1945 in a small village in St Ann called Nine Mile.Marley, who sadly passed away...
Congratulations to FIGURE FLOWS winner of Flavour Ditto competition!
Hey well it is a big massive congratulations to Figure Flows who won the Flavour Ditto competition for that amazing prize of £2500 of promotion.It was great to see how many people got involved and gave their support for their respective acts but there can be only one. Well done to the rest of you guys and thanks for...
Music artists win a trip to Rotterdam with the Future Flavour’s New Skool Rules music competition
Are you a Future Flavour?This year sees Flavourmag team up with one of the world's biggest music conference's New Skool Rules for the second time to give one UK artist a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to be flown out to Rotterdam in The Netherlands and be put up in a hotel and perform live at the event and mingle with...
The True Face Of A Modern Grime Icon: Look Out…Devlin’s Back!
First, a few facts: Born James Devlin, the 23-year-old MC now known as Devlin-or occasionally Dev-grew up in Dagenham, East London. Young James, soon to be Devlin, began his career as a kiddie rapper, working with a collective of grime emcees. In 2008 he managed to attract the attention of The "Louis Vuitton Don" aka Kanye West, who posted...
Lemar Visits Students At Academy Of Contemporary Music
Students at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) probably couldn't be happier after receiving a very special visit from singer Lemar on Thursday, January 31. The award-winning songster, who is currently celebrating a decade of success in music having notched up seven top ten singles and more than two million album sales, performed an exclusive from his latest album...
Perform on London Underground’s stage
Every day the London Tube has around 3.5 million people travel through it, so what bigger audience is there to showcase your talent? The buskers at London Underground stations performing on branded pitches are not just people randomly playing music trying to make a quick buck, but are actually licensed and legitimate professional buskers who are part of the...
UKConex – Hear It No More
UKConex have stormed back onto the music scene with their new underground hit 'Hear It No More'. Singer Pretty P and rapper D Wire make up UKC with both complementing each others sounds. Fighting in a battle of love for this track their third single shows passion in this tempestuous tail of romance.http://youtu.be/jtlQnjY9KQE
Sir Apollo – No Boundaries
Sir Apollo are a hot new band on the scene and have just released their new video 'No Boundaries' taken from their self titled EP out February 17th 2013. Produced by and featuring Ayo Beatz, the track is packed full of rock influences and is an eclectic mix of genres. The track is a metaphor for the confusion and the...
Exclusive: Wretch 32 interview at Footlocker
On Saturday afternoon footwear fanatics made their way to the opening of the new Foot Locker flagship store on Oxford Street in London. The opening attracted hundreds of sneaker loving enthusiasts which had DJ Manny Norte on the decks entertaining the excited crowds. UK urban music star Wretch 32 headlined the opening offering meet and greets to those in attendance....
A$AP Rocky Announce Debut UK Tour
A$AP Rocky has today announced details of a tour in May. The shows will be his first in the UK since appearing at the Wireless festival last July and also the first since the release of his critically-acclaimed debut album 'LONG.LIVE.A$AP,' which was a Top 10 hit in over 24 countries. The shows will also come off the back of...
Wretch 32 Crowned ‘Best UK MC of 2012’
Wretch 32 has earned yet another accolade. MTV crowned, the rapper as the' Best UK MC of 2012' on their infamous roundtable show Best of the Best UK MC, which premiered on MTV Base and mtv.co.uk/botb Critics presented the rap titan with its current Best of the best UK MC of 2012 title based on his album sales, social-media presence...
The X-Factor’s The Risk Missiles acoustic exclusive
X Factor 2011 band The Risk release their debut single 'Missiles' today (Monday 27 January). We caught up with the 4-piece group for an exclusive acoustic recording of their debut single and to have a chat about what they've been up too since leaving The X-Factor.On life after The X-Factor Charlie says: Well since The X-Factor things have been crazy!...
Interview: Lawson Star Joel Peat Gets Up Close And Personal
You probably have heard one of the infectious singles from their hugely successful debut album ‘Chapman Square.’ It was in the top five album charts for seven whole weeks. The album chewed up the pop world and kick-started the renaissance music careers of Lawson. Joel Peat, the lead guitarist in the pack describes himself in his Twitter bio as...
Sweet Soul Brother: J.Appiah – ‘I Ain’t Rich Yet’
Hot on the heels from his premiere on DJ Target’s BBC 1Xtra show, rising singer J. Appiah continues to confirm why he is the complete package. In an age of prefabricated pop stars, J. Appiah is a refreshing soul. The Hackney newcomers ability to combine lyricism with his really raw emotional electrical energy adds him to our ‘one to watch’ catalogue. Taken...
Bluey Robinson Announces UK Tour
With over 5,000,000 YouTube hits, the multi-talented Bluey Robinson has already collaborated with Labrinth and toured with Tinie Tempah as well as Justin Bieber on the European leg of his sell-out world tour. Hot on the heels of another sold-out show in December as well as support slots with Trey Songz on his upcoming tour, Bluey Robinson has announced that...
Video: Arlissa Unveils Debut Single ‘Sticks & Stones’
At just 20 years old, and now signed to Roc Nation - newcomer Arlissa has unveiled the video for her debut solo single, 'Sticks & Stones'. This follows on from an incredible end to 2012, with Arlissa landing a place on the BBC’s prestigious Sound of 2013 list and not forgetting a collaboration with rap supreme Nas.Serving as an official...
Destiny’s Child Super Bowl Tracklisting Out In The Open?
Moving on from her Inaugural lip syncing fiasco, the set list for Beyonce and Destiny's Child Superbowl reunion performance has been revealed. According to Us Weekly, the singer will perform her hit ‘Crazy in Love’ during a solo set to kick off the show. Halfway through, she will then be united with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to sing a...
Beef of the week! Snoop Dogg vs Bunny Wailer
Since Snoop Dogg held a press conference to announce that he was leaving hip hop and reinventing himself as a reggae artist called Snoop Lion, there has been a lot of uproar from the Rastafarian community. Bunny Wailer a founder of The Wailers has been extremely vocal about being against Snoop's reinvention and said that it's an "outright fraudulent...
Young Future’s quest to inspire the world
U.S. rapper Young Future speaks exclusively to Flavourmag about his music and inspiring the world.When and where did your love of music begin? When I was about 13 and heard 50 Cent.Where did the name Young Future come from? I came up with it because I’m young and I’m unpredictable, just like the future.What is Young Future about? Young...
Exclusive interview & acoustic session with Made in Chelsea star Gabriella Ellis
Gabriella Ellis, known as Gabby to her friends, first appeared on our screens as the clingy, singy girlfriend of fellow Made In Chelsea cast member, Ollie Locke. After being brutally dumped on screen, as Ollie had decided he was now also attracted to men, Gabriella’s on screen character been both woeful and vengeful – all with immaculate hair and...
Urban Groove Queen Shanky hits the UK music scene @shankymusic
What age did you start singing? My mum tells me I was always singing and making noises around the house ever since I was a toddler. I started singing properly at the age of 7 in a children’s choir. That was the first time I had any sort of training or vocal coaching and I loved every minute of...
Video: ChetMega Unveils ‘New Sound’
Out of the Southwest of England comes ChetMega. The rising rapper has created a name for himself with a series of musical projects – including the role of frontman of rap/rock band VTKTM, and let’s not forget an excess of some fiery rhymes. Although he’s been around since Mark B & Blade, ChetMega's time is now to shine. Equipped with...
Introducing Kelly Pepper
Kelly Pepper, a talented, singer and songwriter, may be a newcomer to most, but she's actually a trouper who has been around for a while. In the last 12 months, she has toured alongside the likes of Pixie Lott, Example and Labrinth, as well as working together with KIG on their comeback single ‘Dreams,’ and Gracious K on 'Break These...
Shooting For The Stars: South Finesse Unveil ‘Take Me Away’
Made up of Melodee, Lynx, O’Slick and singer Emmie Jay, South Finesse is a breath-taking combination of four musical minds. Since beginning their music affair a few years-ago, the quartet have even managed to generate an impressive celebrity fanbase. “I'm a massive fan of South Finesse, especially since they are from my home town,” said Arsenal footballer Theo Walcott.“Their...
Charlie Brown Drops New Single ‘On My Way’
Rising star Charlie Brown has released the video for his latest single ‘On My Way.’ This highly anticipated new track comes on the heels of a sold out tour as well as backing from some of the biggest names and a handful of impeccable fan reviews. Following on from the success of ‘Dependency,’ Charlie is continuing his triple threat dominance...