Flavour Podcast: Exclusive access on the road with Cover Drive
Everyone seems to love Cover Drive - they’re full of life, funny and incredibly talented. I was lucky enough to be invited to sit down with the group ahead of their support performance on Dappy’s Birmingham tour. Check out our exclusive podcast below to find out what (Amanda, Barry, Jamar and T-Ray) had to say about their unexpected success,...
Guvna B presents the Living Room Tour
The Living Room Tour is a nationwide tour commencing in December 2011 headlined by MOBO Award-Winning Artist, Guvna B. Known for raising the bar and standard of UK Gospel music he is about to embark on a journey that will change the face of music, concerts and entertainment all together. The Living Room Tour is a unique tour where his...
Love Music for Charity this Christmas
With Christmas comes gifts, food, rubbish telly and most importantly, the increased appeals to give to charity for those who won’t get to enjoy the things we take as standard this month.Centrepoint, the leading charity for homeless young people, is launching a Christmas campaign of their own this year alongside new pop band Luminites. After watching a YouTube clip...
The many faces of David Gyasi
Flavour's Andre McDonald caught up with David GyasiWhat inspired you to become an actor? I can't pin-point one single moment, it’s a combination of things: Feeling an electric energy when I was on stage for the first time. Blair Underwood. Why Blair Underwood? I wasn't really into acting until my late teens and images of sharp looking black men in...
Flavour presents to you Encore
Shireen Fenner speaks to Cairo, Encore's producer about their album and style ahead of the release of their forthcoming single Fun Last Night. The UK has had its fair share of boyband’s recently, JLS, One Direction and The Wanted. This new ‘boyband’ are not your average, in fact it would be wrong to call them a boyband, but rather a...
Sway Money Matters
Derek Safo aka Sway is the rapper who has changed the game in the UK. Since his first mixtape release in 2006 This Is My Demo, he has released six more and sold over 100,000 albums.We haven’t heard much from Sway since his last album release three years ago The Signature LP, but now he has come back with...
Lebara Mobile UK Asian Music Awards
The Lebara Mobile UK Asian Music Awards moves to Wembley for its ten year anniversary.The Lebara Mobile UK Asian Music Awards (UK AMA) 2012 launched on Tuesday night announcing plans to host its 10th Anniversary show at London’s Wembley Arena on the 22nd of March 2012.At a glitzy launch party held at Merah in central London, The UK...
Flavour Interview Earth Wind and Fire
Speaking with this band was truly an epic moment that didn't just have me excited; it had my parents acting like teenage groupies – a strange sight that you really do not want to see.Established in Chicago during the 70’s, Earth Wind and Fire formed with the group founder Maurice White, his brother Verdine and a few buddies – as the...
Introducing… Crisis Musik
Hailing from North London, Crisismusik is a rapper, song writer and university student. When talking to the 19-year-old, he said his inspirations ranged from Michael Jackson, Tupac and UK Grime on a whole, whilst saying his music holds many elements, from Indie to Hip Hop.Oh, and he loves RnB. It seems his eclectic tastes are the way forward, because in...
Style Hunter
While the gorgeous, glamorous and outrageous outfits worn by models on runways around the world are certifiably lust-worthy, not all of them work in the real world. We are much more interested in what you are wearing, so Flavour hits the streets around Spitalfields Market to find what HOT looks you’re rocking!Kay Rocka, self-confessed former punk rocker, developed his...
RoxXxan – Thunder Bay (Freestyle)
Birmingham emcee RoxXxan has been building a name for herself over the last year or so. From featuring on the soundtrack for the Brit Flick Shank and recently performing a one-off collaboration alongside the Female All star MC’s at 1xtra Live, 2012 looks set to be a phenomenal year for this energetic-zestful and fiery lady.She has a brand-new mixtape...
Editor’s Letter: The Hot Issue
We may have hit autumn, but just like the amazing weather during October, Flavour will always bring you the heat. So with that, a very warm welcome to our Hot Issue! You’ll discover former X Factor finalist Cher Lloyd’s dream is to work with the biggest female rap star around right now – Nicki Minaj; how the cast of...
Gracious K is back!
Mr "Show me how you get down" is back with "Hands in the air"Gracious K has recently put out a new video for his promo single "Hands In The Air." Check it out!http://youtu.be/fojuOZ0N_bg
X Factor Final!
To much disappointment Misha B is gone, so who will take this years X factor Title. Next weekend will see either Ameila Lily, Marcus Collins or Little Mix crowned as the winner of X factor 2011."Wow...its gone so quick! I'm very excited for this weekend, it's gonna be huge" Says Tulisa "Not only the biggest final X Factor has seen...
Flavour’s Christmas Gift Guide: For Him
Its Christmas round the corner what in the world do I get him? Well have no fear Flavour is here to guide you into selecting that right present for him. The ultimate gift for any gaming addict is the X Rocker II Wireless Gaming Chair which even includes a 2.1 sound system; make it a Christmas he will never forget.Argos...
Flavour Podcast: Highlights from Miss Flavour 2011
Wednesday 9 November saw the stunning Amy Aniselle being crowned as this year’s winner of Miss Flavour 2011.Having gotten an access all area pass, Flavour’s Noel Phillips was roving around at thefamous Café De Paris chatting to a few of the models along with some of the biggest names in entertainment including funky ladies, Egypt and Meleka and the...
Flavour meets up with DJ Sarah Love
As I walk into a London bar, DJ Sarah Love sits slowly swirling a hot beverage. I was running a little late so I was not sure if she was slightly peeved but that feeling soon disappeared as I received a nice welcoming smile.DJ Sarah Love has been one of the UK DJs at the helm of Hip-Hop for...
Rotimi building on his résumé
In a little over a year Rotimi has become the next big internet sensation storming the U-tube pages with hit songs and vocals that have not failed to grab the attention of some ofthe biggest artists. He has the double whamo effect of also being an actor. Currently he is starring with one Kelsey Grammer in the hit TV...
Nate Young – Older, and making sure a change gonna come!
Twenty-two year old Nate Young (formerly Young Nate) is not necessarily a newbie to music having been plying his rich and brilliant vocals since the age of fifteen in a public sphere but Nate is one of the UK vocalists that stands out as a singer and songwriter. Obviously others singers write to a degree but Nate rolling down...
True Tiger @ Barfly Camden Live Review
True Tiger’s first ever live, intimate gig was at Barfly in Camden last night. A few people were wondering how a dubstep group could perform a live show. Bringing in a bassist, drummer, and sitar and with Chunky their host banging away on a tambourine, proved that it can be done, and it can be done well.Mikill Pane supported...
Kanye Discusses His ‘Dark Hour’
The ‘Watch The Throne’ rapper and producer has been talking about deeper subjects, talking about his funeral and revealing that he needs his music to truly affect people before he dies...The Roc rapper said in his tour diary: "I was just thinking about my funeral a couple of days ago and thinking who would be at the funeral. The people...
BBC 1xtra Live – The Interviews
Who was lucky enough to make it to 1xtra live? The event was amazing and showcased the best of the best in UK talent as well as some amazing US acts. 1xtra DJ and presenter Sarah Jane Crawford interviewed some of the acts. Check the best of them here. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RusFvbr5l_U][youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJLWNKpEb_k][youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHW7RHOYOnw]
UK Swagger
TV Channel OH TV are launching a brand new magazine show, UK Swagger. Starting on Monday at 10pm, the show will feature exclusive interviews and exclusive behind the scenes footage of the latest music videos and events.[vimeo 32682136 w=601 h=338]Kicking off the show, you’ll see interviews with Katy B, Wretch 32, N-Dubz, Ms Dynamite and Chipmunk. The show will be...
Tulisa Talks Love and Jealousy
X Factor diva Tulisa opened up to Glamour Magazine, revealing how she is a “selfish” and a “jealous” girlfriend when it comes to her N-Dubz bandmate Fazer. The ‘female boss’ explained: “I get jealous. If he’s seeing his girl mates, I want to know them. I say, ‘what friend? You don’t need female friends. Why didn’t I know her before? Introduce...
Nicki Minaj: Worldwide Domination
The makers of the official Barbie, Mattel, have decided to make a one-of-a kind Nicki Minaj Barbie doll which will go up for auction at charitybuzz.com. The potential winner will need some serious money though, as bids will begin at $1000. Barbie spokeswoman Stefani Yocky said of the news: “Nicki is a big part of pop culture and also huge...
Vote Adam Deacon for Bafta Rising Star Award
The Orange Wednesdays Rising Star Award recognises the best up-and-coming actors and actresses in film. This is your chance to vote for Adam! Right now, up until January 11th Orange customers can vote for Adam. All other mobile network customers can also vote for Adam after January 11th 2012. http://youtu.be/IQu9rY7-Z-g Get behind him Flavour readers, tell a friend to tell a friend! Folow...
Young people debate with MP’s and Lords inside Parliament
Young People debate hot topics like ‘Youth Gone Wild’ with MP’s and Lords inside the Houses of ParliamentOn Wednesday 23rd November the Houses of Parliament saw a different crowd, nearly 200 young people from across London attended the youth debate entitled ‘Youth Gone Wild’ alongside celebrities, MP's and Lords. The debate, which covered topics such as Gang Culture; the London 2011...
The Saturdays: All fired up and looking HOT!
Flavour catches up with the UK’s hottest girl band The Saturdays. Formed in 2007, Una Healy, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford, Rochelle Wiseman and Vanessa White are the girls responsible for Top 10 hits such as ‘If This Is Love’ and ‘Ego’. With 10 UK Top 10 singles under their belt, and only 11 released, it’s clear these girls are...
Naughty by Nature: The Anthem Kings
Naughty by Nature are back: Treach, Vin Rock and Kay Gee finally return with a new album Anthems Inc which promises to see Naughty by Nature dropping track after track of big bangers. Of course this return will be filled with loads of “can they do it” again? After all, the hip-hop game has changed somewhat since they burst...
Yogi Mixes It Up
Yogi began to DJ at the age of 12, was playing in clubs by 16 and progressed to working as an intern assistant engineer for leading mix engineer Marc Frank on projects with the Black Eyed Peas, TI and Jay Sean, among others. Having completed a degree in Commercial Music, he left university and returned to work with Marc...