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Aussie MC Matt Xander releases a politically charged EP ‘Fornicating Arachnids’
Australian MC Matt Xander has released a politically charged EP dubbed ‘Fornicating Arachnids.' ‘Fornicating Arachnids’ is an EP about corporate greed, politicians and war. Matt does this seamlessly with his tongue-in-cheek rhymes and references to cheesy out-dated sitcoms.With this record Matt wants people to care about serious issues but not feel overwhelmed by them and realise that making change doesn't...
Lemar Wallace-Clarke: A King Without a Throne
Lemar Wallace-Clarke has recently announced the release of his debut project - a mixtape titled A King Without A Throne. Featuring an array of themes and concepts, the common message throughout the mixtape is that he is 'a King without a throne.' Hailing from Reading, the singer has been working on this project for the past several months. As his...
Dawn Richard releases bouncy number ‘Bum Bum’
Dawn Richard has found much solo success with her studio album, GoldenHeart, which was released earlier this year.To show appreciation to her fans, she has dropped an unreleased track, “Bum Bum.” The upbeat record, produced and written with frequent collaborator Druski from the sessions of recording her last album, while she works on it’s follow up, BlackHeart.The track, which details...
Interview: South Finesse @SouthFinesse
This buzzing four piece South Finesse are crashing onto the British music scene. Their debut single Wanna Ride was selected as 'Unsigned Track of the Week' by BBC Radio 1Xtra in February 2011, soon becoming the most requested unsigned track on the station. Now, over a year later they're back and preparing for the release of their new music this October.For...
From Boyhood to Manhood Foundation charity race
If your New Year's resolutions include getting fit and helping make a difference by doing something for a charity. Your dedication will help us to raise fund and support From Boyhood to Manhood Foundation’s projects. FBMF’s aims and objectives are to transform the lives of disadvantaged and disaffected young people. The advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly among...
Fashion Finest Renaissance @ London Fashion Week
Fashion Finest Renaissance Shows were created to assist up and coming, new or established designers from all backgrounds showcase their collections in an affordable way. Their shows during London Fashion Week 2011 were held over two days; at the Thistle Hotel, Victoria and Jewel Bar, Piccadilly. I attended the event at Jewel Bar with the sole purpose of viewing...
First Direct Dialogue Festival – Akala & Bashy
Flavour caught up with Bashy and Akala to find out a little more about The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company and their participation in the First Direct Dialogue Festival.The four-day festival took place took place in Notting Hill from the 2nd to the 5th November, showcasing a diverse selection of artists, fusing music, comedy, debate and rhyme, in a four-day celebration of the spoken word. Tell me...
JcX n Slick
Everyone’s favourite ‘funny actors’ started out recording hilarious street-based vox pops on YouTube under the banner of Hot Topic. Catch their latest exploits on Sky digital’s Current TV, but for now JcX n Slick want to invite you into their crazy world.Justin Chinyere and Nicholas Brown, better known as JcX n Slick, are the young entertainers currently making a...
Exclusive Interview: State Champs talk touring, 5SOS and embarrassing moments.
I sat down with Derek and Tyler from State Champs at their London show at the Kentish Town Forum to talk about their new album ‘Around the world and back’. If you don’t know who State Champs are, you’ve definitely being hiding under a rock. State Champs are a Pop-punk band from America smashing the UK and are ready to...
Slim: UK comedy’s best kept secret
Slim has to be the UK Comedy scene's best kept secret. Having been in the game for several years with an incredible global reputation, it seems only now audiences from his home ground are beginning to sit up and pay attention.Through his years within the industry, Slim has successfully toured Europe, The Caribbean and the U.S.A; performing at Jamaica’s...
Love Fame Tragedy: Live at Heaven
The Wombats frontman Matthew “Murph” Murphy performed as his solo project Love Fame Tragedy last week at Heaven in London. In the heat of the Coronavirus, the venue was still packed from front to back with die-hard Indie fans. Having previously debuted the project live at Reading Festival last summer, along with headline shows in the UK, Europe, Australia and...
The sweet sounds of Kersha Bailey
http://www.youtube.com/v/4ydIAl21WZA&featureWith one of the sweetest voices you’ll hear this year, Kersha Bailey has been getting some attention on the UK underground scene for a while now. Backed up by the band Groove Control, the 21 year-old singer/songwriter and self-taught guitarist is definitely destined to go far. The sound of the group could be described as raw and organic with...
Faith Child is back with his new single ‘Picture Perfect’ ft Leké
Picture Perfect is the return of some good old clean love music with a bumping beat and Rhythm. Oh yes! Faith Child has teamed up with UK singer Leké to describe their vision of love and what they look for in a woman. The young MOBO Award nominee has been going from strength to strength in 2011. He has...
R3VO releases new single FROZEN
Teen rapper and hip-hop artist Daniel Opone, alternatively known as R3VO, is set to release his new single ‘FROZEN’ on 18th March. Taking influences from the likes of Kanye West and Migos, his music depicts heavy eerie vibes and pours aspects reflecting the hip-hop genre.R3VO started his career by producing beats in early 2015 until 2016. After developing a love...
Doctor Together releases latest single ‘Transition’
'Transition' is the brand new single to come from Spanish artist Doctor Together. Born from the feeling of a need for change, 'Transition' creates sonic tranquillity and peace through his experimentation with different electronic sounds. The steady movement of the track makes us feel like we're floating in the sea under the summer sun!OUT NOW Listen HereWith his origins in...
Wizzy Wizzy Wow Wow
We got the chance to interview UK super artist/producer Wizzy Wow and to find out about the man behind the music. Wizzy is the genius behind many UK artists breakthrough over the past year, and he managed to find the time whilst he was on tour with Wretch 32 to sit down with Flavour Magazine to reveal all. Brace yourself as the North London...
Singer-Songwriter Gabbie June Readies New Single Release ‘American Dream”
Singer-songwriter Gabbie June, has announced the release of her new pop-infused single “American Dream” due for release September 2nd. The 14 year old sensation, first found success after her Bridget Mendler’s ‘Ready or Not’ cover went viral, earlier this year. “American Dream” is Gabbie’s first official release. It has been remixed by Not Your Dope (Chainsmokers, The Weeknd).The new single...
J in the A #3
Happy New Year Flavour Mag readers! I hope 2011 has kicked off to a wonderful start. The end of 2010 was quite a whirlwind for me over here in Atlanta, I moved apartments yet again (my fourth in a year - Ugh), the day before Christmas Eve hence my slight delay in getting this blog up but I’m back...
Exclusive UK Interview: ZEDS DEAD
On Friday night I sat down with Hooks from Canadian duo Zeds Dead backstage before their sold out show at one of London’s most famous nightclubs Heaven. The guys were very pumped to be here and excited to perform. Although our chat was brief, we talked about their new album and dream collaborations.How did you guys first meet? H- We’ve known each...
Flavour Talks – Nike D-Clash
Feel like dancing? Nike has created Dance Clash in a search to find London’s best female freestyle dance talent.From its beginning’s in New York block parties in the Seventies, street dance has come a long way. Movies like Save The Last Dance, Stomp The Yard, Honey and Step Up and the recent West End debut of Into The Hoods...
Exclusive Interview: Nick Jonas backstage at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2016
We caught up with Nick Jonas backstage at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016 at Powderham Castle. Nick Jonas opened big weekend on the main stage on Saturday! You have a new album coming out on the 10th of June; can you tell me more about it?N- Yes, I’m really excited to be releasing a record, I feel like I’m...
Eliza Doolittle
Female artists are running the British Pop scene right now and the stars of tomorrow are looking just as bright. Eliza Doolittle is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter who is as pleasant and cheerful as she is talented. Her ability to inject colourful joy into her music leaves listeners with a real spring in their step. As Eliza takes a walk...
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...
Pistol Pete Ft. KDigga releases ‘Hate Dat’
Hip-hop artist Pistol Pete has recently released his newest single Hate Dat featuring rap artist KDigga. With the aim of paving the way for others, his newest single is his proudest work yet. Inspired by a beat heard by Pistol Pete, Hate Dat comes after a short-term break from music. Knowing that his mindset had to change and focus needed to be regained, Pistol Pete decided to record...
Joe Grind Speaking English BHS images and new trailer @JoeGrindSN1
"Speaking English" is the first release from Joe Grind's forthcoming EP 'EPisode 3: Better Late Than Never'. The track has been shown a lot of love throughout the last couple of months from Capital Xtra's Firing Squad, Radio 1Xtra's DJ Semtex and many more dJ's.The video for this track features Joe Grind & Son, Lil' Grind who play superheroes...
Nina Nesbitt talks about new music, live shows and super powers.
Nina Nesbitt is a singer songwriter who is gaining major recognition within the music industry. Hailing from Edinburgh, not only does she have the support from big radio stations such as Radio 1, but Nina has had the opportunity to support a host of UK artists and is now headlining her own shows. We caught up with the 18...
2010 Pedal it Pink makes Christmas guilt free
If like most of us, the Christmas holidays mean a month of over indulgence followed by a full January detox and new fitness regime... Well, why not prepare for the ‘season to be jolly’ with an early New Year’s resolution? Set yourself a ‘get fit goal’ by entering Pedal it Pink now and make Christmas guilt free!On Sunday...
UKConex – Hear It No More
UKConex have stormed back onto the music scene with their new underground hit 'Hear It No More'. Singer Pretty P and rapper D Wire make up UKC with both complementing each others sounds. Fighting in a battle of love for this track their third single shows passion in this tempestuous tail of romance.http://youtu.be/jtlQnjY9KQE
Interview with Rebekah Star of Change The Definition Clothing
This week I caught up with the very inspirational Rebekah Star of Change The Definition Clothing Company for an exclusive interview about her life, her brand new clothing company, and the meaning behind it.While working in the Portland Public School System, volunteer teacher Rebekah Star noticed that most of the students falling behind were African-American or Latino. As a black...
Ray J releases video for “I Hit It First” starring a Kim Kardashian lookalike
Hey Ray J we think it may be time to admit that your latest song is about Kim Kardashian, considering you have used an obvious lookalike to star in the video for his latest track!Ray J released the video for "I Hit It First" last night, and not only is there a clear Kim Kardashian lookalike starring in the...