Ms Dynamite brings energy with each performance
The music starlet has been drafted alongside Doctor P and Bar9 to perform at Eat My Beat a night held at the oldest dance club in The UK.What’s your favourite drum n bass memory? There are way too many to have one favourite memory. I remember loosing my mind the first time I heard tracks like 'Helicopter' 'Wolf' and so...
Bobby V definitely not slowing down.
Slow Down was the huge and I mean HUGE debut track from one Bobby V (originally Bobby Valentino). The melodic single with its killer hook and chorus was literally everywhere blessing shows like Top of Pops to radio stations like Choice FM before the station was assimilated-“resistance is futile” and became Capital’s bitch (sorry).After all the tantalising potential that...
The Jinny Lash Express
Leading eyelash extension experts, Jinny Lash are pleased to announce the arrival of the Jinny Lash Express; beautiful eyelashes guaranteed in one hour. The perfect lunch hour treat.Jinny Lash know the importance of looking and feeling great and understand the time constraints put on today’s modern woman. With this in mind, Jinny Lash invite you to relax, drift off...
Janet ‘Together Again’ with MJ at Essence Festival
Janet Jackson paid tribute to brother and King of Pop Michael Jackson, at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans last week.The event marked a powerful evening, especially for the black community, with iconic singers such as Mary J Blige and Alicia Keys hitting the stage, with rapper T.I also duetting with Blige.'Rhythm Nation' star Janet moved the whole...
Selah releases Outta My House ft. Donae’o
Fresh from performing at Flavour Live when we played host to the launch of UK girl fight mix CD movement, sensational singer Selah is set to release her eagerly awaited single Out My House ft Donea’o on 7th March 2011. She is looking stunning. Check out the video below.http://www.youtube.com/v/_St4dbOnvmM
Youth Unemployment Reaches New Highs
UK unemployment has risen by 129,000 in the past 3 months to a new figure of 2.64 million, the highest level in 17 years. Even more shockingly, young unemployment has risen above a million. The statistics show that 1.02 million 16 – 24-year-olds are unemployed and interestingly enough, female unemployment is the highest that it has been for 23 years.Overall,...
Pick Of The Day: Nicole Scherzinger’s ‘Boomerang’
After becoming the nation's beloved X-Factor judge, Scherzy returns with her brand new single ‘Boomerang’. The track produced by will.i.am sees the former Pussycat Doll's front lady letting her haters know they can’t keep her down. "You can turn me down, you can throw me now. The harder out, the harder I come back around," she sings with willpower on the...
Mighty Mark making his mark
A little while back I featured a brilliant retro sounding hip-hop banger called Ping Pong featuring the tongue in cheek lascivious verbals of one T T The Artist. It was a track that you might find a little shocking courtesy of TT’s sexually charged verbals but evidently it was track that you just could not help hear all the...
Love is a losing Game – When you play by different rules
“Is it really better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all?” – Alfred Lord TennysonWritten and co-directed by Babi Isako, ‘Love Is A Losing Game’ is based on a group of friends in their final year of University. It’s time to decide whether to hold on, or to let go and forget the...
Meleka – Miss Me
Meleka performed at Flavour Live last weekend and now we have the new hot music video for her track "Miss Me", releasing on 27th September.http://www.youtube.com/v/dUkKu1efnRo?fs=1&hl=en_GB&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6
Alex Guadino on working with Kelly Rowland
What happens when you mix Kelly Rowland’s soulful voice and Italian DJ Alex Guadino’s phenomenal skills on the decks? You get a track that is not only amazing, but an unlikely collaboration that is close to perfection. Flavour spoke to the top ten dj to find out what it was like to work with Ms Rowland herself and more…What...
One To Watch: Luke Bingham
...With that said, world renowned Drum n’ Bass duo Matrix & Futurebound have teamed up with the rising star for their explosive forthcoming single ‘All I Know’, due for release by 3 Beat Recordings on 4th June, check it out! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ofHHlSdcU]Check out our interview with Luke back in October last yearFollow Luke on Twitter @Luke_Bingham and visit www.lukebingham.co.uk
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...
BBC Sound of 2010
Fifteen of the best rising music stars have been named on the longlist for the BBC's Sound of 2010.The list is designed to highlight the most exciting musical talent for the coming year and the artists have been picked by 165 UK-based tastemakers.They each named their favourite three new acts and those with the most votes were put on...
Kay Jay at The Indigo Lounge review
Ah, the 80s. Rar-ra skirts, ghetto-blasters, the era that sense and style forgot….. Remember watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and flipping pogs as your parents did that weird, dinosaur-hands shuffle dance whilst sipping babycham, looks of bliss on their faces as Luther Vandross and his ilk blared out of your brand new CD player? Well, reminisce no more, for...
Wretch 32: The anomaly realises his potential
As I was sitting writing the interview out, Matrix Revolutions was on the tv in the background and I suddenly realised what the deal is with Wretch: he is an anomaly.I remember Wretch's first album Wretch-trospective (2008) which seamlessly mixed a grimy edge without being grimy and mixed rap without being fully hip-hop or as Wretch puts it: ‘When...
King Kash gives us the lowdown on his EP and plans for his 2012 album…
Meeting Kash in the flesh he is remarkably quite softly spoken, a direct contrast to the lyrical flows that he possesses that delve into subjects from the social situation in London, to more benign subjects that just allow him to spit.Ukrainian by birth (yes you read right) Kash has been spitting intently, now dropping his eagerly awaited EP Worth...
Setting The Bar High: DJ Drama ‘Quality Street Music’
The album is an amazing collection of Hip-Hop street music. With production talents from Hit-Boy, Boi 1da, Kane Beatz and T-Minus, anything less than the best in instrumentation would be unacceptable.The powerhouse DJ Drama is back in the driving seat with full control of his brand new album, which features a superstar line-up of rap passengers. Fabolous, T-Pain and Yo Gotti join forces...
WATCH – Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry live performance at Fred Perry’s Sub-Sonic Live
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry is a recording pioneer of the reggae world and one of the most influencial artist/producers to have stepped into a recording studio. Building an experimental studio in his back yard, in Jamaica, "Scratch" was the producer on early recordings for such seminal musicians as Bob Marley & the Wailers, Junior Byles, The Heptones, and Max Romeo. Now in his seventies, Perry...
Lethal Bizzle and Fightstar Premiere on Jagermeister Launch
This week the launch of Jagermeister’s new UK website, featuring Fightstar and Lethal Bizzle on a one-off track collaboration that’s sure to set it off with a “ POW!”This new website will give viewers unlimited access to Jagermusic band profiles such as Bullet for my Valentine, Enter Shikari and Fighstar.The two equally great musical talents Lethal Bizzle and Fighstar,...
Limelight Film & Arts Awards 2010
This week, the Limelight Film & Arts Awards will bring the glitz and glamour of the Oscars to the streets of London.This annual short film competition is for London based film makers and the awards ceremony has been planned with exciting performances, celebrity attendees, dignitaries and of course individuals from the film and media industry.It is the...
Kurt Collins: Money Aint Everything
Aptly nicknamed a ‘triple threat’, Kurt Collins is the singer, producer and song writer to keep an eye on in 2011. He makes no secret of his intention to make a lethal impact, by challenging the boundaries of conventional music, introducing pioneer music and personalising all this with his own innovative and unique style! Set to release his new...
Spend on Trend – Get ready for cold
Cool Cats Hey jersey boys, stay bold and never cold throughout the chilly season, with standout prints and chunky knits. Throw a colourful statement sweater over your favourite pair of jeans and you’re good to go.1. H&M, £34.992. River Island, £163. Bench, £49.994. Topman, £385. Topman, £166. Primark, £127. M&S, £39.508. New Era, £35 Hot Chicks Stay chilled and funky this...
On the cusp of something big?-Arlissa
She’s young, beautiful and talented what more could you ask for? Well a lot more in truth because even that heady mix is not always enough to get you signed in the competitive world of music. So what else do you need; well determination, self belief and direction are also important characteristics and the new UK talent Arlissa has all...
Race for Life Celebrity Charity Single
I have personally had close family members that have died or been affected by Cancer so I am a big supporter of the organisations doing their best to discover a cure for this.The Cancer Research UK celebrity charity single – ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ is coming out on 26th April and will be available from 800 Tesco...
Labrinth – Let The Sun Shine
Here is the new music video from Simon Cowell's latest signing Labrinth, for his track "Let The Sun Shine".http://www.youtube.com/v/s7z825KRWlI?fs=1&hl=en_GB&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6Watch in HD on LabrinthTV
Channel 4 Athletics 2011 Sound Track Playlist Competition
Channel 4 are on the look out for talented Djs, selectors and music supervisors to put together an 8 track playlist representing the sounds for any of the world class athletes listed below.A panel of industry experts, including Channel 4 commissioning editors, will be selecting 6 winning mixes to feature on Channel 4’s online platforms, with all successful cloudcasters...
Guvna B presents new single ‘Free’
Following on from the release of his critically acclaimed ‘Scrapbook’ mixtape in 2011, Guvna B returns with a vibrant summer anthem and a new eclectic sound from his sophomore album, Odd One Out.The familiar chorus featured on ‘Free’ pays homage to R&B artist, Ultra-Nate’s 90’s hit single entitled ‘Free’ and features lead vocals from Ladonna Harley-Peters and produced by GKid. The infectious track is a certified...
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...
Camden trio: N-Dubz
The buzzer rings, I hear arguing, and as they appear Dappy pipes ‘Na Na Nai!’ excitedly as we greet. I smile and instantly acknowledge that there are definitely no gimmicks here! As we all take a seat, Dappy is eager to let me know what has been going on. “Me, Tulisa and Fazer, we’re tired as hell. We just...