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...
Ragz-CV – Digital Slaves [Music Video]
Ragz-CV is a lyricist coming straight of South London. Originally from Brixton the rapper is known for his amazing work with his previous E.P‘Paying Homage to the King’ produced by his grandad, which made over £4,000 for charity. The 26 year old's clever wordplay, thought provoken lyrics and relevant subject matter makes him a real prospect for the future, no better example...
Mothers Day Love
Last Sunday is Mothers Day and there are many artists who have produced songs to show how much they appreciate their Mothers. Here are our top five:2Pac - Dear Mama:http://www.youtube.com/v/JNcloTmvTeAGyptian - Mama:http://www.youtube.com/v/mDLKgas3VAcBoys II Men - A Song for Mama:http://www.youtube.com/v/IAh0Tn0B8GkGhostface Killah feat. Mary J Blige:http://www.youtube.com/v/rdEP1aZH8G4Sean Paul - Mama I Love You:http://www.youtube.com/v/ckgp_H-eCyoWords by Melissa Lewars.
Exclusive images of Aleesha Dixon & Tinchy Stryder at Summer Live
Roll Deep, Tinchy Stryder, The Wanted, Aleesha Dixon and Chipmunk took to the stage at Sandown Park racecourse in Esher, Surrey to perform at Summer Live to raise money for funds for Hillcroft College, an educational charity for women whose aim is to provide outstanding educational opportunities through residential and individualised learning. Flavour's amazing photographer Daniel Thomas headed down...
To Carb or Not to Carb
This debate will continue to go on while people remain dieting in order to lose weight, carbohydrates (carbs) have been highly publicised by some diets as being a prime nutrient of weight gain. Low-carb diets are food plans that restrict carbohydrate consumption for weight loss. Foods high in carbohydrates, such as bread and pasta are restricted and replaced with...
Drumma Roll Please
The Awards just keep on coming, after peaking at number 2 on the Billboard R&B & hip-hop charts, number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, charting for 30 weeks on the Hot 100 and 54 weeks on the R&B hip-hop chart, amassing 3 nominationas and awards as well as being the number 1 Rap Song in 2011 the Drumma Boy produced track "No Hands"...
L Marshall – At Last
The release of ‘At Last’ sees a fresh faced L Marshall exploring a much deeper side of his journey through his musical career and expresses a sense of pain, emotion and gratitude throughout the track. The release of ‘At Last’ comes from the 11-track body of brand new material entitled; ‘Kiss The Fire’ which is released 09/06/13. Releasing a music video every two weeks over an 8 week period ‘At Last’ is...
Now you can be a Def Jam Rapstar with this new game
For all of you Hip Hop heads out there Def Jam has released the gaming experience you have been waiting for- Def Jam Rapstar! This game allows you to spit lyrics freestyle or rhyme your favourite tracks by established artists like T.I or 50Cent and record your skills using your console camera. Think you’re as big in the game...
Donell Jones: is right where he wants to be…
When it comes to RnB, Donell Jones has impeccable taste. Born in Chicago Illinois in 1973, his musical inspirations are unquestionably some of the best. His hometown alone boasts an array of extremely talented and gifted artists, such as R Kelly, Lupe Fiasco, Common, female rapper Da Brat and rising artist Jeremih. Donell uniquely sets himself apart with his...
Throwback Thursdays: Bow Wow feat. Ciara – Like You
I have no idea where this dynamic duo is in the world right now, but in 2005, this was a summer sizzler and is still Bow Wow’s biggest chart topper to date. I remember attempting to sing the chorus and becoming frequently frustrated, as I never could without becoming out of breath. Darn you, Ciara.http://www.youtube.com/v/b-EqP0BLy1Q?version=3&hl=en_GB
Joel Culpepper – ‘Skydive’ EP out October 1
This short film by Abi Moore is set in Joel's hometown of South East London. Join him on a beautiful day as he explains what Skydive is all about and the music that has propelled it to existence. Skydive EP is out October 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG44KuDzDuoCulpepper's anticipated debut EP Skydive, takes the listener on a journey of love and life's lessons through...
5 reasons we are exciting about seeing Archie Shepp Attica Blues Orchestra + ticket giveaway
American saxophonist Archie Shepp is performing his seminal 1972 album Attica Blues with a new orchestra in an evening of Jazz at the Barbican at the end of November.The band will be mesmerising us with one of the greatest jazz albums, Attica Blues, alongside some newly added compositions.Here are 5 reasons why we're excited about going:1) Archie Shepp is an inspiration, he is not...
The Book of Eli review
When one hears the name Denzel Washinington top the bill on a project, the level of expectation suddenly raises a couple notches. The film that you were going to see with your companion on that good old Orange Wednesday suddenly becomes a priority on a Thursday.Fact is, you feel compelled to watch it, even if you don’t get...
Reeps One is crowned UK Beatbox champion
The nationwide search to find the new king of Beatbox came to a head on Friday night (25th June) at London's O2 Islington Academy, where the last rounds of the Vauxhall UK Beatbox Championship 2010 grand final took place.At the most competitive final in Vauxhall UK Beatbox history, more than 500 people flocked to watch, as twelve beatboxers from...
Twitwatch: your weekly guide to celebrity tweets
A round up of the weeks most flavoursome tweets. Who’s checking out who and who’s beefing with who. Let the tweets commence!1.Double Brit winner Tinie Tempah must have ran out of inspirations for penning hits, let’s hope he hasn’t passed out just yet.Watching deal or no deal....is it me or is Noel Edmonds chatting up alll the girls on...
A Dream of a Life
A Dream of a Life is the powerful story of Londoner Joyce Vincent, who was found dead in her home in Wood Green in 2006. Her death remained a mystery, as she did in life. A complex, intelligent, moving and captivating piece of film, A Dream of a Life attempts to piece together the pieces of this enigmatic woman’s...
Wretch 32 Teams Up With Shakka For New Single ‘Blackout’
Premiered yesterday on MistaJam’s 1xtra show, ‘Blackout’ is the first single to be released from Wretch 32’s forthcoming second album, which is due out later this year. The ‘Don’t Go’ star has teamed up with London-based singer, Shakka and producer Knox Brown. Wretch's forthcoming sophomore album serves as the follow-up to his hugely successful debut ‘Black and White,’ which landed...
Raheem Bakare – Portrait Of Love
With his unique fusion of alternative R&B, soulful vocalist Raheem Bakaré is about to take us all by storm. ‘Portrait of Love’, the lead track taken from his forthcoming EP ‘AWOL’, is a hefty dose of romance and flirtatious lyricism. The young lothario speaks of love and smiles in a track that is sure to have infinite success in...
Is Beyonce pregnant?
According to MediaTakeOut, the ‘Crazy in Love’ star is expecting her first child with hubby Jay-Z.The website says: "It's been a long time waiting... but now it's finally happened. MediaTakeOut.com just learned from a rock solid source that legendary singer Beyonce and her hip hop mogul husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child together. According to our source, Beyonce...
Mumzy Stranger – Fly With Me
East London singer and rapper, Mumzy Stranger unleashes his debut single Fly With Me on 10th October. In an era where urban blends into pop, it’s refreshing to hear a new Asian sound from a distinctively new voice.Impossible to box in a specific genre, Fly With Me draws influences from dance music combined with smooth R&B vocals and a...
Amazing new images from Beyonce
Beyonce always looks amazing whether it is on the red carpet, in music videos, or on tour with the release of her latest single Run the World (Girls) her camp have also released a set of press shots to accompany it where the singer looks stunning as usual. Check them out below.Columbia Records will release “4,” the fourth solo...
Fresh Flavour: MANiC
You may remember MANiC when he dropped his freestyle with Sneakbo, which led to viral videos and two hot mixtapes from the south London rapper. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRnpjA00TYA] The MC is now back with his third mixtape, ‘Burger Kingsley 3’. The video for the first video ‘Remember Me’ is out now which shows that the 24-year-old is back for good. Check out the...
Rockabye Baby Turns Jay-Z’s Greatest Hits Into Lullabies
He may have 99 problems, but a crying baby won’t be one. Jay-Z’s hit songs are being turned into lullabies for children by Rockabye Baby. The 'Lullaby Renditions will feature twelve of Hov's chart smashing hits like 'Run This Town,' 'Empire State of Mind,' 'Girls, Girls, Girls' and 'Big Pimpin.' Normal 0 ...
Young people think big and take their ideas to the government
Thought you would never have the chance to shake things up unless you ran for Parliament? Well a unique competition on Bebos Big Think, made it possible for three young people to do just that. Pearl Boateng 21, David Berrill 17 and Danielle Burns 24, all took part in the Government run campaign set up on the social networking...
British Black Music Month Kicks 2010 partial listing
British Black Music Month kicks off May 28 In BrentBritish Black Music Month (BBMM), an initiative started by the Black Music Congress in 2006 to celebrate domestic black music, address issues within the sector, and to improve music industry knowledge, kicks off with a launch on May 28. The launch at Willesden Green Library...
Janet Jackson on ‘For Coloured Girls’
Released on 10th December and with a positive reception from Flavour readers about the film, we caught Janet Jackson (character Jo) talking about 'For Coloured Girls' in this interview.Produced and directed by Tyler Perry, Liongate's ‘For Coloured Girls’ explores themes of love, abandonment, rape and abortion. The film's outstanding ensemble cast deliver visceral and intense ...
Throwback Thursdays: Amerie – Why Don’t We Fall In Love
Amerie is an artist who seems to come and go from the scene as she pleases. The beautiful singer initially exploded onto the scene with her debut single Why Don’t We Fall In Love in 2002 and I definitely fell in love – man, as well as having a exquisite voice, that girl is smokin’. A classic jam, this one...
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...