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Who are the real bad boys of the UK rap scene?
As his trial on charges of assault, common assault and affray continues, Dappy was accused of starting the brawl from which the charges stem, which took place at a petrol station in Guildford last February. We are familiar with stories of US rappers being arrested, put in jail or rumoured to have committed some sort of law breaking act ranging...
Hip Hop ain’t dead: 10 of the best UK rappers of all time!
Hip Hop and Grime have been plastered all over the official UK charts over the years and it's got no plans of slowing down any time soon! With the UK delivering some of the best Hip Hop music from underground Grime artists as well as known established Hip Hop artists it's no surprise that it's being recognised worldwide by some...
M.O – The only girl group you need to worry about!
If you don’t know about M.O then where have you been hiding for the last few years? M.O is a three-piece UK girl group made up of Frankee, Nadine and Annie who are about to blow the music business to pieces! Here's everything you need to know about M.O...In late 2012 the M.O girls filmed their first A64 session for...
Interview: Keke Palmer of Joyful Noise
Having begun acting age 12 in 'Akeelah and the Bee', then having gone on to play in leading roles for Nickelodeon 'True Jackson, VP' and Disney Channel movie 'Jump In!', now at 18, award winning actress and singer Keke Palmer is no novice. Her latest role in the musical Joyful Noise exhibits her outstanding vocals and acting skills. We...
We talk to Geko the youngest member of USG
Speaking to FlavourMag, following the release of his single ‘Heartless’ USG music artist GEKO sat down with us to discuss what life is like for the sixteen year old grime prodigy from Manchester and what fans can look forward to regarding his music. The youngest member of the notorious USG music crew, has already made an impression on some...
Neon Jungle announce fifth single ‘Can’t Stop The Love’ @NeonJungleMusic
With four hit singles under their belts, Neon Jungle are back with their fifth single ‘Can’t Stop The Love’. The track has been taken from their album Welcome To The Jungle and will impact on Dec 15th. The girls said: ‘Can't Stop The Love’ means a lot to us. It's really empowering and gives out a strong positive message. We're...
Where are they now? Another Level
On the 12th July 1998 UK R&B boy band Another Level reached the top of the charts with single ‘Freak Me’. Signed with Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records, the band and were at the height of the charts in the late 90’s. Modelled on US R&B chart toppers at the time, Blackstreet, Another Level was a change from the cheesy pop...
WIN – Cinema tickets to see Why Did I Get Married Too?
To celebrate the release of Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too? We’ve teamed up with Odeon cinemas, to giveaway a pair of tickets for you and a friend to go see the movie.Genre - Drama, ComedyCast - Tyler Perry as Terry, Janet Jackson as Patricia, and Jill Scott as Sheila.Trust is like a car engine. If you...
JLO feat Iggy Azalea BOOTY remix is HERE!!!
The wait is finally, as JLO and Iggy Azalea have now drop the FULL video for BOOTY REMIX. Are you ready to WOWED? With over a million views in well under 24hrs, the video see JLO and Iggy shaking their booty for literally 4 whole minutes. Our favourite bit comes after 3 mins, where we see JLO covered in oil....
J Cole: Life and Beats
Where creativity is realised and dreams come true, welcome to Cole World...Before we hit you with the interview, let us give you a bit of a history lesson on Roc Nation-signed rapper J Cole. Born Jermaine Lamarr Cole in Germany to a white mother and black father (who left when he was young), J Cole was raised in North...
Dappy does first time photo shoot with his two sons
Bad boy Dappy celebrates Fathers’ Day by being photographed with his two children Gino and Milo for the very first time for the Sunday Mirror’s ‘Celebs on Sunday’ magazine. In the special ‘Fathers’ Day’ issue of the magazine out this Sunday, Dappy shows his more responsible and tender side. Dappy says: “I’ve never been photographed professionally with my two boys...
Mother’s Day film moments we weren’t SEXpecting
Over two thirds of 18-30 somethings get caught out by raunchy movie moments watched with parents, dutiful sons and daughters beware: new research reveals over 70% of 18-30 somethings have been embarrassed by unforeseen raunchy film scenes watched with their parents or in-laws. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44zNphZdnXc&feature=related From the cheeky making-of porn scenes in Love Actually, to the naughty opening scenes of Bridesmaids, millions of gift givers could be caught off guard...
Interview: KISS FM presenter Charlie Hedges
Charlie Hedges is from Essex and currently presents KISS FM’s weekday Breakfast Show with Rickie and Melvin catching up with celebrities such as Nicki Minaj, Cheryl Cole and Rihanna. At only 25, Charlie stay focused and worked hard towards achieving her dream job. Her story can inspire us all. We decided to have a chat to find out about how...
7 things you don’t know about Charli XCX
Charlotte Emma Aitchison, better known by her stage name Charli XCX, is an English singer and songwriter. She released two singles in 2008, "!Franchesckaar!" and "Emelline" and "Art Bitch". Now she is in the "Fast Lane" with one of our favourite rappers of the moment Iggy Azalea.If your wondering who Charli is and how did she manage to jump...
Exclusive: Ben Ofoedu on how his life turned around and the secret to a long lasting relationship
Ben Ofoedu is most well known for being the former lead singer of the 90’s band Phats and Small, who sold over two million copies of their debut single ‘Turn Around’. He is also engaged to Vanessa Feltz one of the busiest women in showbiz, and as well as enjoying their own individual success, you'd think as a couple...
Kali Uchis & Doja Cat are 2 artists we are feeling right now
I couldn’t help myself, I had to write this. Kali Uchis & Doja Cat are 2 artists I’m feeling right now. Check them out below and you will see why. Let’s start with the Columbian bombshell that goes by the name of Kali Uchis. Close your eyes for a moment when playing her music and you could think you are listening to...
Win a Pastel beauty box
Here at Flavour we are giving 1 lucky reader the chance to win a beauty box for FREE. You can keep those holiday finds in this trendy beauty box rather than simply buying one for £31.95 to store your products in at home.All you have to do is finish this sentence in the comment box below. Beauty is....A...
Where are they now? Randy Jackson from Big Brovaz
Have you ever wondered what happened to some of your favourite artists? We do and In Where Are They Now? Flavourmag will be tracking down a few long last celebrities from the '90s and early 2000, to find out where they are and how they’ve been.This week we went in search of a band that was hyped as the softer...
Amy Winehouse’s father in legal dispute
Since the tragic death of the troubled soul artist on July 23 people have been shamelessly scrambling to make money out of the late singers name. Distraught father Mitch Winehouse was intending to establish a charity in his daughters name to help drug addicts begin a new life free of substance. Just hours after Mr Winehouse announced his plans, his...
Jake Quickenden TOPLESS photos, exclusive acoustic session and interview
Talented singer-songwriter Jake Quickenden rose to prominence on last years X-Factor where he along with six other candidates which included the now 2012 winner James Arthur, finalists Rylan Clark and Jahméne Douglas along with RNB singer Nathan Fagan-Gayle and Adam Burridge went to judges houses under the mentorship of Nicole Scherzinger.It was a pretty tough category and even Jake predicted...
Interview – Curtis Moore: Rising Star
Curtis Moore isn't a household name yet, but there are a few things you should know about him. He shot to fame on the X-Factor at the tender age of 16. He was splashed across pages of the Daily Mirror, The Sunday Times and The Sun for his noticeable audition on the talent show. Fast forward four years, and...
Mic Righteous – The Mike Tyson of rap
Mic Righteous, real name Rocky, oh yes, is one of the most talented and honest rappers in the UK. His music speaks volumes and takes rap music back to its grassroots where it’s about oppressed people having a voice. His mixtape Yob Culture comes with a hard and passionate delivery of lyrics – hear his anger and hunger as...
Beyonce – Pregnant or Beautiful Liar?
It always happens when we hear explosive news regarding a big celebrity – our brains can’t handle it and we have to speculate, no matter how ridiculous our theories are.For example, Tupac is not living in Cuba, Rihanna did not make a sex tape with J Cole and Michael Jackson did not fake his own death. Well of course,...
Dancehall Moves
‘Worldwide people love our dancing because we create or our things, we don’tfollow style, we create style’, says DJ/singer Sacha in the dance-u-mentary It’s All About Dancing. If you’ve ever attended a dancehall rave and are one of those people that know all the latest moves from Jamaica as soon as they’re created then you’ll know that the above statement...
Hollie Stephenson the 16 yrs old, singer-songwriter tipped for big things! @Hollie_B7 @JoeWa113r
Hollie Stephenson is a 16 year old singer-songwriter from London who has been developing her song writing skills since the very young age of 12. Not only does the 16 year old have a major lyrical talent but she also has the perfect vocals to match. With vocal techniques and sounds similar 2 the great Amy Winehouse, Hollie is...
You saw them here first- Luminites
If you saw Britain's Got Talent this weekend, you would have seen Luminites absolutely blow away the judges with their audition and now the band are already second favourites to win the whole show. Well, here at Flavourmag we like to bring you the freshest talent, and we featured the guys on our site just over a year ago....
10 of the best British Super-Producers @JoeWa113r @baradar85
I think it is fair to say that lately Britain has produced some of the biggest music acts in the world with UK music taking over the charts like there is no tomorrow! Behind every talented music act though there is a just as talented music producer who is helping make these unforgettable acts come to life. Without super...
Mother jailed, left homeless and now a superstar Sean Kingston reveals all
Sean Kingston’s rise to fame is a tale fit to rival Cinderella’s own. The Jamaican born singer had his world torn apart at just 13 when both his mother and sister were charged with identity fraud and sentenced to jail. Finding himself homeless and at an all time low, Sean was forced to sleep in bus shelters across the...
Find out why everyone is talking about Tinashe!
Tinashe is not just any normal female artist to come from the USA, she already has many titles under her name. From singer-songwriter, record producer to dancer, actress and formal model this chick is someone you need to pay close attention too!Since signing to RCA Records the formal model has been working on her debut album which is due...
Inside Cassie’s Beauty Box
Copycat the most impressive celeb and runway looks with these hints and tips supplied by make-up artist Gina B. This week she delves into the beauty box of singer Cassie. FACE Cassie Ventura may be genetically gifted compared to us mere mortals…BUT you can achieve this flawless glow with the use of NARZ Sheer Glow Foundation for £29.50 (Cassie’s...