Devlin to headline StreetFest 2012
One of the UK'S most talked about MCs, Devlin, will take to the stage as the headline act at this year's StreetFest. He has enjoyed success with the release of his debut album Bud, Sweat and Beers, which sold over 100,000 copies. He will be joined by Lady Leshurr, who has earned her unanimous reputation as 'The Best Spitter...
Review: Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Never one to make you wait, Flavour previously posted exclusive snippets of our favourite Barbie's imminent album, released via Young Money/CashMoney/Universal Records on April 2. It was preceded by catchy teaser tracks like Roman In Moscow and the album's second buzz track Stupid Hoe. When we first met one of Nicki's many alter-egos, Roman, he had his revenge on...
Future The Prince – Young Money
Flavour Magazine’s Shireen Fenner recently caught up with Future The Prince, Drake’s official DJ before the Club Paradise Tour kicked off in the UK. In this interview The Prince talks about him and Drake’s respect for one another, his solo career, understanding people as a DJ and the Young Money crew taking over.You have made yourself quite a name...
Let’s Go To A Festival
When looking for key festival pieces, here’s a bit of inspiration to get you started as these little beauties are sure to help you through the festival season. So whether you’re planning to go to Isle of Wight or Wireless festival, these essentials are sure to make you girls stay looking great no matter what... Shorts: Urban Outfitters £32Sunglasses: Topshop...
‘Fashion Changed My Life’ Workshops With Denise Brown
‘Fashion Changed My Life’ is founded by stylist/fashion designer and creative Denise Brown. You will be in great hands as you learn from the best to create your very own dress for a four day workshop from the 12th May. So whether you aim to make a career out of being a fashion designer or just thought it would be...
Sway gets us ‘Level-ed Up’ featuring JME and Lady Leshurr
Lil' Derek is doing okay, yep lil’ Dereks doing cool, cool! Especially with his brand new single that reminds us to keep pushing to reach higher heights and to be limitless. The 8th April is when Sway drops two big remixes which features JME and Lady Leshurr. Prepare to be hypnotised by the sounds of Kelsey singing the chorus and the...
Future Flavour: Xander
20-year-old Xander is refreshing addition to the new rise of urban artists we’ve been seeing over the past year. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5rBG-zc0Fs] Also known as Xander The Great, the Egyptian born singer has just released his new single ‘Hocus Pocus’, which simply cannot be defined. A funky blend of bass, melodies, great vocals and beats to get you bubbling, the track is...
Black Britain Decides – Who gets your vote?
Thursday 12 April, OHTV will be broadcasting live throughout ‘Black Britain Decides’ at The Gourmet Theatre, Ruach Ministries. The four main London Mayoral candidates will meet in front of a live audience made up of Black leaders from the church, business, politics, faith groups, activists and the general public. OHTV will broadcast a live Real Talk Special hosted by BBC's...
BATTLESHIP: In cinemas 20 April 2012
Hold the phone! Rihanna's gonna be in a film?? A 30 foot high Rihanna on the big screen?? God I hope it's in 3D! But seriously, Riri is going to be in a film based on the game 'Battleship' which is coincidentally called 'Battleship'.Having seen a glimpse at the trailer though it's not going to be 190 minutes of...
MusicConnex Live Showcase and Launch Party!
Clear those diaries! One of the most exclusive talent showcases that London has to offer comes to central London on the 4th May. Bank Holiday Friday will be buzzing with all sorts of activities in that warm sunshine but with MusicConnex look no further. Soul lovers and Jazz groovers prepare yourself for Honey Larochelle ‘The Pin-Up Honey Bee’ and lead singer for...
Dele ‘Portraits Of Me’ EP Out Now
Dele presents his long-awaited EP - 'Portraits Of Me'. The seven-track EP features the female fan favourite F U Right and Dele's latest single, One Knee.Nigerian born Dele resides in east London. He possesses a husky yet soulful voice and sings in both Yoruba as well as English. Most of the EP's tracks are about love, sex and relationships...
Review: TC-Helicon’s VoiceLive Play Launch
Last night saw the launch of the outstanding piece of equipment that is TC-Helicon’s VoiceLive Play.Don’t be fooled by its size, this little machine packs the same punch as the equipment you would find in a professional recording studio. With 250 song and artist inspired presets across all genres and a range of effects such as reverb and vocal...
Saxophonist Yolanda Brown on her new album
Meet Yolanda Brown a talented, intelligent woman who as a self taught saxophone player is now one of the UK’s best. She has had many great achievements including two MOBO Awards for ‘best jazz’, being invited to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen, playing for the Russian president and the Jamaican Prime Minister, being listed in the Evening Standard...
Introducing Shak
At 16, Shakir Ryan Forbes was crowned winner of Live and Unsigned’s National Open Mic 2011 ccompetition, an amazing feat when you consider there some 90 hugely talented acts took part. But Shakir, or Shak as he is known (when performing), is a truly worthy winner. Luckily enough I was on the panel to witness Shak perform. A rather...
PRS funding available for people in music
PRS for Music Foundation is the UK’s leading funder of new music across the UK. Their mission is to ‘stimulate and support the creation and performance of new music throughout the UK and to ensure that this music is enjoyed by a wide audience’. In the last 12 years alone the foundation has ‘supported over 4,000 new music initiatives to...
Introducing B.Traits
Flavour caught up with the eclectic Canadian producer and first lady of Digital Soundboy to discuss being a woman in a male dominated industry, the contents of her pockets andher amazing new single Fever which is out now. What have you got in your pockets right now?IPhone, Carmex, my house keys, and a quartz rock.How did you get the name...
New Muisc: L Marshall Wait Remix
...hit, 'How We Roll' & Wretch 32's Traktor. L Marshall is ready to take centre stage with the release of 'The Wait Mixtape'.Flavour caught up with L Marshall to find out what exactly he has in store for us. Check out his newest single entitled Wait ft Sincere and SneakboHow are you L, what have you been up to...
Reggie Yates – The Voice
Reggie Yates is in good spirits - and he has every reason to be celebrating. Since his 1993 TV debut on Channel 4’s sitcom ‘Desmond's’, he has since became a household name. From presenting 'Top of the Pops', ‘Mobo Awards’, Radio 1's 'Chart Show' as well as appearing in 'Grange Hill' and 'Doctor Who', Reggie’s presence has been unavoidable. His...
Mikill Pane
Flavour sits down and chops it up with candid, multifaceted rapper Mikill Pane, the name on everyone’s lips... (Pronounced Mi-Kill, don’t get it wrong now!) Describe your sound. It’s rhythmic spoken word. So obviously the best classification would be an MC or a rapper, but it’s quite honest and it’s very much about me. I always let my personality shine through. But...
Speech Debelle
Speech Debelle is back with new album Freedom Of Speech, an engaging journey through her life, full of energy and attitude, following her debut album Speech Therapy, which won her the acclaimed Mercury Music Prize 2009.Her soulful, raw and organic music speaks on personal, social and spiritual issues.The 28-year-old from south London is wise and this shines through. She...
Be Ahead Of Time With These Time-Pieces
Storm watches have pulled out all the stops with the new and exclusive Storm Black range. Storm proudly presents their first menswear selected styles to this collection. Pull out all the stops this season with Storm Black’s Ladies addition, featuring Sapphire glass, dazzling diamonds and chic swiss movement. Elegance and sophistication couldn’t be personified clearer in these exquisite time- pieces....
The Flavour Podcast is back with JLS and Michael Kwanuka
Episode two of The Flavour podcast is back, and you know what they say – second time's a charm! Our very own Noel Phillips continues as host interviewing celebs and getting involved in the usual madness.His guests this month includes the incredible JLS, BBC sound of 2012 winner Michael Kwanuka, Eastenders actress Heather Trott and everyone’s favourite agony aunt...
Olly B breaks in to the music scene with a bang.
Olly Barney better known as Olly B is feeling some success as he had his tracks played on well known platforms such as Channel AKA and BBC 1Xtra. One of his videos stands at an impressive 360,00 views, and a further 1 million hits across his Youtube Channel.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvIBgG_LqzY]With his thought provoking lyrics the only way is up for...
Julia Channel – Forever In A Day
Parisian born Julia Channel is a woman of many talents, she is a singer with her own record label, a model who has featured in many music videos, and also a businesswoman owning her own dating website. Rewind back to the early 90’s where Julia was the first black adult movie star, which led her to travel all over...
Tulisa talks about her sex tape
X-Factor Judge and N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlous has taken to YouTube to discuss the infamous sex tape.On the video she confirms that it was her with her ex-boyfriend Justin Edwards aka Ultra and accusses him of betraying her by putting out the sex tape showing the pair in "an intimate moment". The singer claims she moved in with Justin and...
Flavour Talks
A lot of Interviews these days can be very “just blah.” We seem to hear the same generic questions over and over again. Flavour Talks’ Mr Midas and Chyna will be stopping you in the streets to hear your stories; from your worst date, to worst birthday presents and more.We sat down with Mr Midas and Chyna to find...
Fresh Flavour: SP
20-year-old Trevion Rowe, aka SP, is a Birmingham MC who has been steadily on the rise for some time; 2012 is set to be his year as the rapper prepares to unleash his debut album.The rapper has been supported by RWD Mag, Urban Development, BBC Introducing, MTV - The Wrap Up and of course, us.From writing poetry as a...
Review: Streetdance 3D 2
OK, so admittedly I cheated and didn't actually get round to seeing the first Streetdance film, so going to see the preview screening of Streetdance 2 3D was a new experience for me. A dance film in 3D and including Latin American choreography, surely I was in for a treat!I won't give too much away as it’s not out on...
Interview: Nindy Kaur
International music icon and Bollywood songstress Nindy Kaur is raising the bar with the launch of her new single ‘Save The World’, the pure adrenaline, feel-good dance anthem of 2012, is available now for download on ITunes. Appealing to the masses, ‘Save The World’ boasts a unique fusion of an up-tempo and addictive mainstream dance rhythm with Nindy’s trademark Punjabi kick, making it a sure floor filler. How...
Last Word: Angel
In his mid-twenties he set up production company Parallel Music with his brother, writing for Pixie Lott, Jason Derülo and No1 single ‘Green Light’ for Roll Deep. He has a massive underground following thanks to producing and mixtapes, including the recent Any Minute Now. Lately he’s been in the studio with Frank Ocean, working on his debut album. Flavour...