Analyser by Aluna George review
The song Analyser by the hot new duo Aluna George banged through my laptop speakers as I sat down and gave them a taste of their own medicine and analysed them. Their sound was unique and to be honest is not normally my cup of tea, however the lyrics were extremely effective and the repetition was thought provoking and...
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...
Ariana Grande releases the official video for ‘The Way’ ft Mac Miller
American singer and Nickelodeon actress Ariana Grande has released the official video for her single 'The Way' featuring Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller. The single has already reached number 1 on iTunes in the US and is making its way up the chart in the UK.With her vocals being compared to Mariah Carey's, 19yr old Ariana has been tipped as the next big thing,...
Kissing Frogs part 3
Every fortnight I’ll be regaling Flavour readers with my dating tales from the Urban Jungle.It’s safe to say my last date was not the romance rollercoaster I hoped it might be. It takes me about 48 hours to recover from my monster hangover, during which time I keep getting hideous flashbacks of less-than-tactful things I said in my drunken...
MDX ‘Dangerous’ video preview
Dynamic duo Midnight and D Nicks, formed together as MDX, have released an exclusive preview video of their new single ‘Dangerous.MDX were previously voted as the MOBO single of the week for their first single ‘Slippin’. They are now back with a brand new empowering club smash hit ‘Dangerous'. Look out for the full video coming soon!http://www.youtube.com/v/OtgYjhIQEHw?fs=1&hl=en_GB&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6
Cut the Fat: Your bodies working while you’re sleeping
Sleep is one of the most important aspects within a training regime and one of the most taken for granted. When you have consciously shut down and gone to bed that’s when your body is working, repairing and growing. An effective workout should reward you with some aching pains which we Fitness professionals call Delayed Onset of Muscle...
Video: PW ‘Single’ video is here
Today PW unveiled the Ben Peters directed video, filmed in Paris, less than 2 weeks after he premiered 'Single' in a live UStream for fans. With celeb fans ranging from Dappy, The Saturdays’ Vanessa White and Cover Drive, it’s safe to say that PW is on the right road to success. His new release entitled ‘Single’ will be released on...
Matt Cardle Unveils Video For ‘Loving You’ featuring Melanie C
The visuals for ‘Loving You’ is a plaintive and pretty piano ballad, which takes a likewise standard approach. Playing the role of lonely balladeer, Cardle squats down on the floor as the camera does that thing where more translucent shots are coated from scene to scene, before slowly cutting over to a sombre Melanie C. The two pour their...
RUSSELL SIMMONS: Message For The New Decade
At the dawn of a new decade, we have arrived at a moment unlike any other in the history of our beautiful nation. We have endured the brutality of slavery, we have survived the pain of Jim Crow and we have overcome segregation to declare our dignity and equal rights. We witnessed and participated in one of the greatest...
Chris Brown Flaunts it in mag and denied visa to the UK
Chris Brown will be featured in a six page editorial spread in the latest edition of “Flaunt” magazine. The poster boy showed off his multiple tattoos and switched between a smart and casual look for the shots. This comes on the eve of Chris Brown's UK tour getting cancelled as his visa was denied due to a serious criminal...
Win tickets to Roundhouse Rising
Roundhouse Rising is a new week-long festival from The Roundhouse presenting the best in new music across a variety of genres. Programmed in partnership with some of the UK’s hottest promoters (including Eat Your Own Ears) as well as Featured Artist Coalition, Rising is a place for cutting edge music, unique performances, international artist collaborations, music industry seminars alongside...
Justin Bieber Attacks ‘Otis’
This whole thing really has made lost for words. When I heard that Justin Bieber did a lil rap over Jay Z and Kanye's 'Otis' I never took it seriously. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBVXPYTzczU]I think the lil dude should stick to singing, however you can't fault his flow and his rhymes. I imagine this took him AGES to perfect before he actually...
Contraband: on DVD and Blu-ray 16 July 2012
The action thriller Contraband is based on the 2008 Icelandic film Reykjavik-Rotterdam.From the beginning to end, the movie is thrilling and keeps you attached, it is typically like most drug baron movies, good guy gets threatened by bad guy to do the dirty work, bad guy threatens good guys family and so on and as always good guy comes...
Quality Control launches latest episode!
Here’s something fresh to start off 2014 a new music show called Quality Control that seeks to bring eclectic back to the music show genre.Quality Control brings you their latest show featuring some great talent from the genres of indie straight through to electro pop. This is Quality Control’s second episode after launching the first show at the Channel 4 Headquarters earlier in the year.Quality Control is bringing back that vibe and feeling...
Rising JA star Romain Virgo
Flavour introduces you to rising Jamaican singing sensation Romain Virgo.We know you since you won the Digicel Rising Stars last year. Could you tell us more about this competition and your early years ? I think it's the best competition that has ever happened to Jamaica, the best start that a prospective artist could ever get. Digicel Rising Stars was...
24 tickets to giveaway for Flavour’s exclusive screening of Black Dynamite
FLAVOUR TEAMS UP WITH ICON TO OFFER FANS THE CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO SEE BLACK DYNAMITE ON TUESDAY 10th AUGUST AT 6PM – WEST END VENUE http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/73340884001?isVid=1&isUI=1When “The Man” murders his brother, pumps heroin into local orphanages, and floods the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor, BLACK DYNAMITE is the one hero willing to fight all the way from the blood-soaked city streets...
An Audience with M.Y.M
M.Y.M (formerly known as Maryam) has fast tracked her way to becoming a crowd favourite. Expect an evening of spontaneity, drama, stand up comedy and music.M.Y.M will be releasing her single 'HOLD ME DOWN' Supporting acts are: Coco Dupree, Child of Zion and Commission - performing their 2011 smash hit GOLD RUSH.SATURDAY 23rd APRIL @ 7pm (doors...
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...
Watch Dizzee Rascal And Robbie Williams ‘Goin’ Crazy’
Dizzee Rascal once again unleashes his musical magic with the release of his new single ‘Goin’ Crazy’ featuring Robbie Williams. The unusual collaboration sees the renowned MC going head to head with the former Take That legend. ‘Goin’ Crazy’ serves as an indie-driven influenced single, which brings the two artists together on pimped out scooters, and we mean a lot...
AKG offers Scholarship of Sound competition for music producers
‘Scholarship of Sound’ offers 10 talented electronic music producers and sound students from across Europe will get the unique chance to win a week in Berlin, under the tutelage and guidance of highly respected artists, music producers and music professionals learning how to develop a greater understanding of sound, music production and audio engineering.All they have to do is...
The Resistance – not just a name
Daz Dua is the main man behind The Resistance; a group of artists who aim to produce much more than just music. The philosophical approach to their work has more in common with a Shakespearean sonnet than your average Hip-Hop track and the group maintains a methodology that focuses on overcoming obstacles to keep on striving. He recently sat...
Never On The Downside
They may be called Downside but that’s never the case when it comes to this duo.Fresh new urban act Downside consists of brummie members Mista, 25, and Mox, 29. Mista and Mox are ready to fly the flag for Birmingham and not just for their hometown, they also hope to build a platform where they can sign on other...
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...
Incisive ft. Julian Marley & Dionne Reid – Winners [Music Video]
Incisive presents Winners which is a feast of culture, positivity and Summer vibes. The positive message sits on a bed of reggae influenced, bassline heavy production and flows perfectly alongside the melodic reggae tones of none other than Bob Marley’s son; Julian on the hook complimented by UK songstress Dionne Reid sealing the deal with heart warming backing vocals. Just looking...
Cover Up and Look Fabulous with…
The new e.l.f. Studio Corrective Concealer palette contains four cover-up colours in one dinky compact for the wallet friendly price of just £3.50!Each shade in the compact tackles a different problem, so whether you suffer from under eye dark circles, a sallow complexion, extreme redness or have blemish prone skin there is a colour in this effective quad for...
Will Smith’s son Jaden rapping on track with Justin Bieber
Not just set with dominating the box office with his movie The Karate Kid, Jaden Smith is also taking after his father Will Smith in music. Check out the video below with sees Jaden team up with teen singing sensation Justin Bieber on the track Never Say Never taken from The Karate Kid soundtrack.http://www.youtube.com/v/_Z5-P9v3F8w
The UK’s hip hop elite perform at Zan
So I arrived late… it was my fault… could’ve kicked myself and in all honesty I still should… in fact, I just might!! I knew weeks in advance. The biggest UK Hip Hop Event of the year happening in the month of January with the UK’s heaviest of the heavyweights minus TY (which might I add I messaged...
Knocking At Your Door – Brownhouse vs Jamm Tyme
UK new talent is here knocking at our doors, with producer Jay Brownhouse, the dynamic duo Jamm Tyme and creative director Alan James. These guys are set for big things in the new year with already JME and Wiley re-tweeting and commenting on this hot vid. http://youtu.be/H1QSJJvRSQwwww.facebook.com/Jamm-Tymewww.twitter.com/JammTyme
The Saturdays set to take on America
The Saturdays are officially taking on America!! Firstly, The Sat's are currently tucked away in a US studio recording their next album, due out early next year.The girls have just finished shooting the video to their BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘What About Us’ in LA which will serve as their first ever American single, as well as their new single...
SMASH OF THE WEEK: Charlotte Devaney v’s Noize Parade ‘ POP IT ‘ @CharlottDevaney
After the success of her recent club Banger Flip It feat Snoop Dogg, DJ/Producer/Artist Charlotte Devaney is back with this crazy Trap offering, with a drop that shakes the whole club this track is set to do some serious damage! Charlotte’s International DJ Career has given her the knowledge on what makes the dance floor Jump, and this track...