New video: Delilah ‘Shades of Grey’
Following the release of her critically-acclaimed top 5 debut album From the Roots Up, 21-year old North London singer-songwriter Delilah is pleased to announce details of her new single ‘Shades of Grey’, which will be released on September 17th. Delilah (aka Paloma Stoeker) commented, "So happy my album is finally out for all to hear! My fans have been...
I Against I in cinemas Aug 10
Two men have 12 hours to kill each other in this exciting game of cat and mouse, however a twisted force is manipulating this simple game and time is running out... I Against I is a gripping British thriller from Stray Dogs Films and is at selected cinemas from 10th August.Set in the nocturnal underworld in London, Tommy Carmichael,...
Lenny Henry Gets Animated
Lenny Henry is the latest British talent to star in the Disney XD hit series, Phineas and Ferb. Lending his voice to a character on the BAFTA nominated and Emmy award winning series, Lenny will play Iggy – a knowledgeable and grub-eating safari park guide, in a special two part episode entitled Where’s Perry?. It will premiere on Disney XD on September...
A chat with The Original Rudeboys
Since their debut album - ‘This Life’ shot to number one on the iTunes charts and landed at number three in the Irish albums charts, up and comers, The Original Rudeboys, have established a loyal and dedicated fan base. Their combination of different musical influences has formed their unique sound, and it's proving pretty popular, with the band even supporting the likes of...
Marley Moments No.3 #MarleyDVD @Marleyuk
Bob Marley was an avid supporter of “Africa Unite” and the freedom fighters. Throughout his career he attempted to reconnect with Africa and fought for the struggle of African liberations through his music. In doing so, he held a benefit concert in Boston named Amandla Ngawetu, meaning “power to the people.” Over 25,000 people attended to witness Marley’s passion...
Gyptian celebrates 50 years of Jamaican Independence
After achieving crossover success in 2010 with hit single and album ‘Hold You’, touring across the globe and fast becoming one of Jamaica’s hottest stars. Flavour Magazine decided to catch up with Reggae act of the moment, Gyptian, as he touched down in Brick Lanes ‘Puma Yard’ to headline and celebrate Jamaica’s 50th Independence Day.Happy 50th Independence and welcome...
Win Love Afrobeats Festival tickets
Carnival weekend sees Nigerian music heavy weights P-Square headline the most anticipated and most talked about show at the London HMV Hammersmith Apollo on 26th August 2012. The duo will be bringing their outstanding live performance to the UK once more and will join Mavin’s Wande Coal, Square Record’s Mr MayD and Ghana’s finest E.L and Azonto.Flavour has a pair...
Marley Moments No.2
Bob Marley and the Wailers were such energetic performers that only after four shows into a 17-city tour with Sly and the Family Stone, Bob and the Wailers were dismissed as the bands opening act. Bob and the Wailers were so good that they became more popular than the bands they were opening for, triggering the jealousy in Sly...
Santigold: Master of her Music
Santigold is playing a free intimate gig as part of Sony Entertainment Network Ibiza, a series of music, film and gaming events taking place at Ushuaia and Es Vive. Some of the world’s hottest DJs will be in residence, including David Guetta and Swedish House Mafia. Santigold will play to an audience of around 250 against the sun-drenched backdrop...
Cleo Sol & Angel celebrate 10 years of 1xtra with Live Lounge Medley
Check out Cleo Sol & Angel celebrating 10 years of 1Xtra by performing a medley of Rn'B hits from the past 10 years in the Live Lounge at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios yesterday.http://youtu.be/PZppHOhEJI0
Keith Lemon the Film: Banned TV spot
Keith Lemon the film is a comedy about Keith following his dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur, just like his hero Richard Branson. He comes to London from Leeds, becomes an overnight billionaire then an over day failure before finding the road to redemption. Check out the BANNED TV spot right here on iCandy Online.
Weekly News Round-up: JLS, Neyo, Chris Brown & Drake
JLS's Aston Merrygold will be a judge on the next series of Got To Dance Aston, who shot to fame with his fellow boy band members on the X Factor in 2008, will be replacing Adam Garcia.As you can imagine Aston is pretty excited about the news: "I have always been a fan of Got To Dance and I'm absolutely...
Future Flavour: Haynzy
23-year-old Haynzy began his time on the music scene offering backing vocals to Darren B, Raghav and others. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYQpOibtwPk]From performing at the o2 to featuring in Ne-Yo’s band, the singer is now ready to lift off his solo career, introducing himself to the world with his adaptation of Rihanna’s ‘Birthday Cake’.Not only is the half Irish, half Barbadian artist...
Aiden Grimshaw is no ordinary pop star
There's a sense that desire has driven Aiden Grimshaw's career up to now. He emerged from several different worlds: he was a runner up on the X Factor in 2010, a former Pizza Hut employee and now a solo singer with a major-label deal. Although he upholds immense talent and ability, Aiden is no ordinary pop star. Already his...
Introducing Curtis Moore
Though he may have only discovered his genuine talent for singing whilst on the X Factor a few years ago, Curtis Moore can now count the likes of Cheryl Cole, Simon Cowell and Aggro Santos as fans. His brand new single ‘Number 1 Girl’ taken from his forthcoming debut album, will undeniably propel him in a stronger position as...
Midnight Madness 2012
Britain’s biggest summer basketball event, Midnight Madness, is making a highly anticipated return to courts across London this summer in association with JD Sports. Players get the opportunity to compete against each other with the chance to win a spot on the Midnight Madness Select Travel Team who fly across the world taking on international competition representing GB!On the...
Marley Moments No.1
No more than 2 days after a brutal shooting attempt on his life, Bob Marley took the stage at National Heroes Park, Jamaica on December 5, 1976 for the Smile Jamaica Concert in a performance that helped bring together a country torn apart by violence. 80,000 people attended the free concert. Marley’s reason for not cancelling the concert was...
Interview: Brian Culbertson
Like fine wine, Brian Culbertson is proof that maturity, development and musical ability significantly progress over time. With 18 years of musical experience, 8 hit albums, numerous prestigious awards and appearances on the Billboards Contemporary Jazz Charts, this remarkable musician and instrumentalist continues to remain true to his passion, retain originality, whilst consistently bringing a new dimension to Jazz...
Charlie Murphy talks chat up lines, role models and comedy
They say that laughter is the best medicine, well actor and comedy sensation Charlie Murphy certainly agrees! He will be serving the UK with a much-needed double dose of hilarity during his European Acid Trip Comedy Tour this autumn. Charlie is on a mission to bring side splitting humour, witty punch lines, and hilarious jokes to the UK where...
Jermaine Riley: making sweet rnb music on his own
Former Fun*dmental member, Jermaine Riley has proved that he is stronger than Superman when it comes to his undoubtedly inspiring commitment and profound love for music. He has come a long way since first stepping onto the scene with band members, Kyle and Varren and is more than worthy of his title as an experienced and talented singer and...
Introducing Chelsea Perkins
We caught up with Chelsea Perkins, the self-taught 21 year old soul-pop singer, songwriter and producer to find out a little more about the girl behind the voice that many compare to Adele and Duffy mixed with the contemporary sounds of electro-pop.Chelsea reveals that she has always loved singing and playing the guitar throughout high school, but it was...
Wiz Khalifa: Giving us genuine hard ass music
Flavour chats to Wiz Kahlifa about his engagement to model Amber Rose, how to go from a heavy underground buzz to mainstream success, and whether he can smoke Snoop Dogg under the table... What’s the most asked question you’ve been asked? And what don’t you like being asked? Oh, shit . The most popular question is: How many tattoos do I have?...
Rick Ross and MMG roaster at Wembley Arena
Rick Ross has announced a one-off UK show for next month. The rapper, who released his new album 'God Forgives, I Don't' last month, will headline London's Wembley Arena on September 12.Meek Mill, Wale and newly-signed Omarion, formerly of US platinum selling boyband B2K will join Ross and a series of other artists from his Maybach Music label.The Platinum-selling rapper...
London 2012: Day 13 at the Olympics
...A new world record was set and greatly anticipated events such as the men's 200m finals meant the world stood or sat still for at least 20 seconds yesterday. Jamaica's clean sweep was a thing of beauty and whether you're Jamaican or not, you know you felt a bit of pride after the results came in...Nearly 11m viewers tuned in to...
Miss Flavour is back with a twist
Have you ever wanted to interview one of your favourite celebrities? For one lucky Flavour Mag reader, this opportunity could soon be theirs. For the 6th year running Miss Flavour will be taking London by storm. The contest hosted by Flavour magazine is in search of the most beautiful, stylish and charismatic girl out there. This year, for the...
Throwback Thursdays: Tupac – Dear Mama
One of the most philosophical rappers to grace the earth, this was the first single from his third album, Me Against the World. The song is considered to be one of the best Hip Hop tracks of all time by critics, fans and purists around the globe. A dedication to his own mother, Tupac released the track in 1995 and...
Arlissa ft Nas ‘Hard To Love Somebody’
As an 19-year-old rising singer, it’s not very often you get a call from a hip hop legend asking to be featured on your record or even demanding to meet you face-to-face.For Arlissa, this was the call of a lifetime. The legend in question is: Nas. Ranked as the fifth Greatest MCs of All Time by MTV, Arlissa’s song...
NEW VIDEO: Mr Zip – Where Me Keys, Where Me Phone?
...The 49-year-old rapper from Manchester, who's real name is Zipparah Tafari, came to the public's attention after performing his self-written track 'Where Me Keys, Where Me Phone?' on Britain's Got Talent. The semi-finalist is now set to release his single on August 19, via Sony Music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQAL5EpeiMU&hd=1The super-catchy track is already available on iTunes and support for the Mancunian rapper has...
Throwback Thursdays: Kanye West – Through The Wire
When Kanye released the lead single to his debut album College Dropout in 2003, no one could have guessed that he would be such a vital element of Hip-Hop today. Back then he rapped about getting money, now he talks about having too much money. His ego may have shot through the roof, but his swagger is still on point. http://www.youtube.com/v/uvb-1wjAtk4?version=3&hl=en_GB
Puma Yard Jamaica 50 celebrations
Hollywood royalty Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Alexandra Burke, Misha B, Shaggy and Cover Drive were some of the stars that turned up at Puma Yard to see Reggae superstar Gyptian headlined their Jamaica 50 Independence Day celebration on August 6. With Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt having won Gold in the 100m finals the day before the vibe in the yard which...