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Threes a trend: Grecian
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for Flavour.Words by Sarah-Jane Adams
Tears of Happiness release brand new single ‘Lift Me Up’
Dance Pop act Tears of Happiness have just released their latest single 'Lift Me Up'. Their two previous tracks made the top 10 and top 20 in Music Weeks' Commercial Pop Dance Charts, whilst being playlisted in London's Nike stores and numerous highbrow official Spotify playlists; only a few of the achievements since the duo's inception.Lift Me Up' arrives in...
Exclusive Interview: Jack Garratt backstage at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2016
We sat down with Jack Garratt backstage at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016 at Powderham Castle before he went on stage and talked about his new album ‘Phase’. Can you tell me about your album ‘Phase’?J- Phase has been a long time coming, It’s been about four years of writing it and producing it and trying to figure out...
Kikoman Antonio releases latest single ‘Where You From?!’
Professional DJ with over 30 years experience, Kikoman Antonio has dropped his latest single. A fast-paced, high energy banger, 'Where You From?!' is a record that Kikoman Antonio describes as "a long time coming". Five minutes in length, 'Where You From?!' is driven by a pulsating beat that drives home the rhythm and groove of the track. Kikoman Antonio hopes...
Chart topping Electronic Artists Side FX and Kim Cameron release Celestial New Video for ‘Falling Stars’ from Upcoming EP
Electronic outfit SideFX featuring Kim Cameron have released their music video for ‘Falling Stars’ and are currently climbing the dance charts with this enthralling celestial dance track. Side FX and Kim Cameron are no strangers to this kind of success, having twice now topped the Top 20 Billboard dance club charts, Hot AC, College music Journal amongst others. Kim Cameron...
Liam Neeson casts Selma
"Precious" director Lee Daniels revealed in an exclusive interview with MTV News that casting is firming up for his next film, "Selma." Liam Neeson and Cedric the Entertainer are both on board in key roles, with the former playing President Lyndon Baines Johnson and the latter playing American civil rights movement leader and Martin Luther King Jr. associate Ralph...
Pop artist Ayden Morgan releases new single ‘Need Your Love’
Taking influences from the likes of Bruno Mars and The Weeknd, Ayden Morgan embraces the classic synth and drum sounds of the 80’s in his newest single ‘Need Your Love’. Throughout his childhood, 20-year-old Ayden has been surrounded and ultimately inspired by the likes of pop pioneers such as Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. This, coupled with an appreciation for...
House Duo ‘Blazay’ Release 3-Track EP ‘Give Me’
Blazay has recently released their debut 3-track EP Give Me, with the lead single Give Me a reflection on how society always finds something more to ask for, forgetting that there are always people with a harder situation than ours. Formed in early 2015 by two strangers, Blazay consists of founder member Kevin who used to run a club night called Blazay in London, and vocalist Daria....
Walk of Fame Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The famous Hollywood Walk of Fame run by the organisation PRS for Music just celebrated its 50th anniversary boasting a record number of 2,400 stars and royalties.The huge number high profile names means that the walk is now 3 and a half miles long, showing off those who have made significant contribution to the film and recording industry, broadcast...
Sean Paul: The dancehall king returns with a new album
Mr Dutty Rock himself, dancehall artist Sean Paul is back with his new album. Denise Kodia caught up with him to find out where he could never live, how all men are really mama’s boys at heart and why this album is grandly called Imperial Blaze.What have you been up too? It’s been quite a while since we last...
Fundraising event for hurricane hit school
The Stewarton Early Childhood Centre Fund is hosting a fundraising fashion and cultural event in aid of an impoverished nursery school in Jamaica.The event kicks off in the afternoon with a fashion show showcasing some of London's most innovative young designers including recent BEFFTA award winner and nominees followed by food, music and dance.The Stewarton Early Childhood Centre is the...
Chaka Khan is back with a new single
Queens from the RnB and Hip Hop world - Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige - have joined forces to give us Chaka's brand new single Disrespectful. The single is creating such a storm in America, it is expected to do the same here in the UK.Dirty Media had the privilege to be behind the scenes of making the...
Marvell – ‘We Know’ Exclusive!
Here is the new video buzzing from Marvell, shown exclusively on channel RWD. Check the boys out!http://www.youtube.com/v/uQHJYyivR6A?fs=1&hl=en_GB&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6
‘Pitch Black’: the gig with sound but no light
Sony Ericsson has teamed up with Friendly Fires to create an intimate gig which will take place in complete darkness.‘Pitch Black' aims to heighten the senses of the audience and increase their listening experience.The gig will be held at a secret location in London on 15 June.To grab your ticket and for more information visit www.myspace.com/pitchblackgigWords by Nadifa Sheikhey
Adele Announces 2017 Wembley Stadium Dates
Global Superstar Adele announces she will be completing her World Tour with two nights -Thursday 29th June and Saturday July 1st in her hometown of London. With worldwide sales of over 21 million copies of her latest album "25", the multiple Brit, Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winner, will conclude her spectacular tour with two homecoming shows at London's iconic...
Phoebe Day Oozes Jazz with her latest release ‘A Place in Time’
Sydney Jazz/Soul artist Phoebe Day oozes jazz and evokes emotion with her vulnerable heart-felt new track ‘Place In Time.’ The sultry tune is a blend of classic jazz and old school soul, fused with contemporary songwriting and production.The song was influenced by the desire for human connection. It’s about two people finding a sense of belonging in each other when...
American Artist Karen Salicath Jamali Releases Beautiful Meditation and Piano Album, ‘Singing Universe’ on 30th October
Karen Salicath Jamali is and professional artist, living and working in New York City for the last 30 years. It wasn’t until an accident 4 years ago that caused a brain injury that Karen started to play music. Previously unable to play the piano, the brain injury amazingly opened up a new world for Karen, as she began to play...
Brazilian Born Producer Walla C Releases Groovy New Lead Single ‘Daylight’ From Upcoming EP
After a long hiatus from an original release, Walla C brings out a fresh new track combining house music, cool percussion and syncopated bass to the dance floor. ‘Daylight’, the lead single from his upcoming EP with the same title, is a three-minute house instrumental with sweet catchy melodies based on rhodes and riff synths. It’s a groovy composition...
Interview: Introducing Franki
Returning with his addicting new track, 'I Meant It', Irish pop artist Franki is set to have a dynamic rise within the Irish pop scene. We were lucky enough to have a sneaky preview of the track before it's release and let me tell you... it's certainly a Flavour Favourite.'I Meant It' is a groove-based song that addresses the realisation...
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...
RARE8-EEN releases latest single ‘Ma Story of Trap’
Unique, different, and rare, 'Ma Story of Trap' is the new single to come from Londoner RARE8-EEN. Written about the effect that prison had on his life, 'Ma Story of Trap' is brutally honest and explores lost opportunities. RARE8-EEN's optimism shines through in this track as he reaches for the top with a newfound laser focus and drive. RARE8-EEN explains...
Dubbledge vs Chase & Status: what do you think?
Dubbledge is back with a familiar riddim and aiming to chase that status every rapper out there is hoping to reach. He may have used the same Chase & Status produced instrumental a certain Tempah tore up recently, under the title of 'Hitz' but in fact, the track was originally given to Dubbledge. Here the track "Chess" for yoursef...
Craig David takes on Destiny’s Child in new Radio 1 Live Lounge session
Craig David dropped by the Radio 1 Live Lounge ahead of the weekend to play a reworked version of new *banger* 'Ain't Giving Up' with Sigala. Whilst in the studio, Craig David also played an amaaaazing mash-up of Destiny's Child classic 'Say My Name' with Solo 45 (Boy Better Know)'s 'Feed Em To The Lions' - and it is BIG!Craig...
Super73 Announce ‘Bobby Dazzler’ Single Release
Alternative rock band, 'Super73', have announced the release of their new single 'Bobby Dazzler', which is available to purchase on all major media providers now. The four-piece, hailing from the UK, have been releasing music since 2011, with their debut release ‘Remember Bulletproof’ receiving acclaim from fans and critics alike. The release gained support from the likes of BBC Radio...
House artist Arson Nyght set to release latest single Close
Self-made musician Arson Nyght is set to release his latest single Close on the 3rd March 2019. Following over a decade of music production history, Close is Arson Nyght's debut single release and the beginning of what's to come.Arson Nyght is an artist who breaks through the barriers of genre, creating music through purely passion and dedication. Encompassing a blend...
JP Saxe releases video for emotional new track ‘A Little Bit Yours’
Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, JP Saxe pulls on heart-strings with video for 'A Little Bit Yours'. You may know JP Saxe from his powerful duet with Julia Michaels titled 'If The World Was Ending' which led to his late-night TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Since then JP released his highly anticipated six-track debut EP 'Hold It Together'...
DJ Tatiana releases latest album Extrasensory
California born DJ and music producer, DJ Tatiana is set to release her latest album Extrasensory. Extrasensory is a collection of hard-hitting house tracks with heavy baselines bringing in that added dimension. Inspired by modern bass and festival trap, this album comes as a new beginning for Tatiana as she experiments with richer genres of electronic music to seamlessly transition through the...
Yuliyah releases her latest single ‘Real Deal’
Russian Doo Wop and Bubblegum Pop songstress Yuliyah releases her brand new single, 'Real Deal'. Brimming with sweet melodies and Retro vibes in the video, Yuliyah channels women power and female independence through sassy lyricism and dance routines that will have her fans up on their feet. Influenced by the likes of Meghan Trainor and soul artist Duffy, Yuliyah is...
Winner of The Big Music Project, Aina More drops her single: 5th Seven
So there’s a new name to the UK femcee game with Aina More who recently won The Big Music Project. I am keen to avoid lumping all femcees from UK in one pot but then maybe it’s an indictment on the fact that the femcee game here is small (but that’s another conversation). That said whether the pot is large or...
Roll Deep’s “Good Times”
Before Roll Deep drop their long awaited album later on this year, they're giving you a taster of what you should expect with their new single 'Good Times,' to be released on April 26th. The East London crew have been evolving since their debut album 'In At the Deep End' in 2005, with the collective still boasting Wiley, Breeze,...