Music
How online beat stores are changing the way rap music is made
With the rise of hip hop in today’s culture, the idea of working in the studio together has in many ways become obsolete. Music streaming services like Soundcloud has made it easier for artist’s to connect with each other and collaborate with a click of a finger. Now online beat stores such as 20XX are assisting emerging MC's in finding...
Young Film-Makers Compete To Capture London In Motion
Budding young film-makers around the country are being invited to enter a BFI-run competition to make a short film that showcases the vibrancy and energy of London.The competition, called London in Motion, sees the BFI partner with the Mayor of London as part of the Story of London campaign - an exciting month of events that celebrates the history...
Rumoured fight between Chris Brown and Drake in NYC
Well, Chris we thought that you were a big boy now? It's unclear which one of the famous two needs to grow up though. After reports of Drake hitting out at Brown last night, this morning DJ Whoo Kid claims to have fabricated the whole story as a joke whilst being interviewed by Westwood. So Brown, is that gash...
Artist of The Day: Wild Youth
Back with their infectious new single 'Can't Say No', Wild Youth announce their forthcoming EP 'Forever Girl' - Out March 26th. It's safe to say that over at Flavour, we're hardcore Wild Youth stans. Now back with their infectious new track 'Can't Say No', Wild Youth is set to make your month with the release of their highly anticipated EP...
Young & Ambitious: Femi McCool
Femi McCool is the young and talented Presenter and Actor who created and hosts internet hit show ‘Wag1 TV’ with the latest Episode hitting the TV screens in the U.K. His unique style of interviewing makes the show what it is, with his quick thinking and sarcastic approach to the responding publics answers. Currently 19 and in University pursuing...
Forgotten Heroes Project
The Forgotten Heroes project is an audio-visual celebration of the contribution to victory made by African, Caribbean and Asian volunteers in the British armed forces during World War Two. The project will allow people from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups to discover and preserve their own history while encouraging them to develop a stronger connection with the heritage...
Lady Lykez feat. K Koke ‘Psycho Remix’
Lady Lykez releases her track 'Psycho' on May 25th and last night Charlie Sloth premiered the remix which features a hard verse from K Koke. The track explores the extremes of emotions in a relationship on this dynamic track, Lykez expresses how love and hate are both strong passions and rather than being opposites, they can shade into each other with little warning.
T.Mills Has Left Home
T.Mills is the 22 year old, Riverside California native, who became an Internet sensation after producing his own songs, rapping and singing over them then posting them on MySpace and YouTube. His ability to cross over genres and make 'hip pop', makes his music appeal to a wide and diverse audience, and his f*** you attitude means that he...
50 Fantastic gifts under £50
Celebrate a cool Yule with a selection of festive gifts all under £50 from a host of high street favourites including Selfridges, Superdrug, L’Occitane, Lakeland, B&Q and Peacocks.For the perfect luxurious beauty gifts look no further than Selfridges, Superdrug and L’Occitane, for fantastic home and food gifts B&Q, Lakeland and Selfridges have it all wrapped up and Peacocks is a must...
Beatnik – People Start Talking FT Terri Walker
With titles including “musical directors for Kelis” and “official tour DJ for Kelis” plus Beatnik being able to boast sell-out shows at Brixton Academy, DJ Sets at Isle of Wight, Bestival and Lovebox Festivals, the sibling duo have an impressive C.V of music credentials that span a combined 25 years. Three Beatnik productions currently feature in Tia Maria’s national...
Tyblalock releases debut single ‘Boomba’
'Boomba' is a feel-good and energetic debut from Tyblalock, a young emerging recording artist. Recorded two years ago, Tyblalock felt that now was the right time to release his single which was recorded at the famous Osceola studios in Raleigh North Carolina and features Toma Jones. Loving the vibe of the track, Tyblalock worked on finessing the lyrics wanting "this release...
Indie Rock Oufit ‘My Perfect Sunday’ release Concrete & Countryside EP
After capturing attention with their infectious debut ‘Caffeine, Honey,’ indie rock band My Perfect Sunday returns with a killer conceptual EP dubbed ‘Concrete & Countryside.’ ‘Concrete & Countryside’ is very loosely conceptual in its content. The EP investigates the universal predicaments of change, loneliness, forced situations and attachment to a place.“With the nature of releasing music in today’s climate, we...
Introducing Tayla Parx
With 2 Grammy Nominations already, and a third recently announced, including phenomenal writing and production credits with some of the biggest names in the business (Mariah Carey, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Lopez), 22-year-old Tayla Parx from Dallas, Texas has quietly been building up a reputable name for herself in the music biz. You can hear her on Chris Brown’s album Royalty,...
Mikke Ripper: Poetic artist on the rise
Mikke Ripper is an up and coming artist, songwriter and entrepreneur from Chicago Illinois. The Hip-hop artist began writing poetry at a very young age and has heavily incorporated the art into is music. We caught up with poetic lyricist to talk about his views on the industry, his influences and his celebrity crush.Describe your sound in three words?My sound of...
Akon talks exclusively about the World Cup, Africa and Michael Jackson
Multi-platinum recording artist Akon, has teamed up with R&B sensation Keri Hilson to produce - 'Oh Africa,' an exhilarating football anthem released to help under privileged African youngsters, and in doing so speaks of three of Akon’s favourite things: his passion for music, pride for his country and love for football. It wonderfully displays countries celebrating...
New Zealand RNB Singer Felix The Great Releases Captivating Debut Single ‘No Sleep’
New Zealand based multi-talented MC/singer Felix The Great has released a captivating debut single 'No Sleep' which has already hit number 1 on iTunes NZ R&B charts. Born in Harare, Zimbabwe his debut R&B/ hip-hop single 'No Sleep' which is set to release is a catchy anthem which is laced with bravado and finesse.'No Sleep' was mastered by Sydney based Matt Fioravanti who’s...
Soul Independence: Liberated
Soul Independence: Liberated showcases the very best of independent soul artists lovingly put together on one album with a special bonus track from Grammy Award nominated Syleena Johnson- The Makings of You with Syl Johnson’s legendary Band. Artists have been carefully selected in the months leading to this incredible release and the independent label have expressed how they are ‘continually...
Money Boy Chino releases latest album ‘Like Father Like Son’
Written in memory of his late father, 'Like Father Like Son' is the new album from rapper Money Boy Chino. His father, who was also an artist, has been a big inspirational figure for Money Boy Chino despite passing away when he was a young child. Influenced by Gucci Mane and 50 Cent, his sound is dynamic and modern.OUT NOW...
Mike Delinquent Releases ‘Tension’ EP With Terri Walker
After killing it with the instrumental EP 'Rollers #1', Mike Delinquent hooked up with singer Terri Walker to release the track 'Tension'. Now the producer has dropped the 'Tension' EP on iTunes. He told MTV of working with Terri: “Terri is a really cool artist and great vocalist to work with. The session flowed really well and we wrote ‘Tension’...
Sponsored Video: Backstage video-pass to Soulflare’s European tour with #ALOFTLIVE
Article sponsored by The 7th Chamber: Aloft Hotels Presents ‘SoulFlare’ a collaboration of three leading American singers in an exclusive tour of Aloft hotels in the UK, Belgium and Germany. “Aloft shares our guests’ love of music and is committed to helping them discover new talent,” said Elena Mendez, Vice President, Sheraton, Westin and SSB brands in Europe, Africa and Middle...
Pixie Lott, premieres her new video NASTY (teaser)
The debut single from Pixie Lott is confirmed as Nasty, and Pixie premiered the track with an exclusive performance at the BRITs 2014 Nominations Launch on January 9th. The track then launched at UK radio on Friday and the video premieres this week. Pixie fell in love with Nasty the moment she heard it – feeling it was the...
Exclusive: Vanquish have gone M.A.D. @vanquishgirls @LaurenFlavour_x
What I love about Vanquish is their vocals and their covers just get better and better, the girls did a fantastic performance of Ella Eyre's song 'Deeper' is one of them. With the girls single 'Damn' out at the end of next month now is the perfect time to get the girls more fans in time for promotion as they are...
Kosher CEO of Femelle models talks
When you think of the UK urban modelling scene Kosher Osei-Yaw has made it his job for you to think of his agency first. Kosher is the owner of Femelle a London based model agency and Femelle photographic studios. With his stunning eye-ctching photograpy and beautiful models on his books he has built one of the UK's most...
Video: Mike delinquent project featuring KCat & Mikill Pane ‘Mama Said’
Mama Said is another behemoth garage inspired track from Mike Delinquent Project. The UK urban beacon continues to introduce an eclectic list of collaborators with this latest smash featuring KCAT (pronounced cat) and the highly original Mikill Pane, combining to divine success. Following the widespread tastemaker success of Party's Over Here and superb RotD featured debut Step In The...
Aston Merrygold talks 2016 plans, Show Stopper & UK Tour
Aston Merrygold, the Peterborough raised superstar formerly from the hit UK boyband JLS, caught up with us late last week and fulfilled us with all the hot plans he has for 2016. From his upcoming solo material to touring with Jason Derulo, this amazing showman has an incredible year in store for not only himself, but his Aimers too, as...
New Music: Mark Asari drops new track “Up & Away”
London born, singer/songwriter & producer Mark Asari drops Up & Away for our listening pleasure. “Up & Away is a 90s style sounding track with a mellow smooth vibe, complemented by a catchy instrumental. Could he be just what the UK are looking for to represent on the RnB scene? We certainly think so!Up & Away is available as a testimony of...
Ashleigh Ashley – Shades of Blue
Ashleigh Ashley is a singer, songwriter from South East London. She's best known for her lyrical narratives, complex melodies and distinctive London twang.Shades of Blue is Ashleigh Ashley's first music video beautifully shot on the streets of Amsterdam where the song was written. Shades is a story about betrayal, love loss and making amends! It begs the question...How many...
Unsigned Scottish duo win Relentless Live slot, headlined by local heroes Biffy Clyro @RelentlessDrink #HTBH
A Scottish rock band has won a nationwide competition to earn the opening slot at Relentless Live, which is headlined by fellow Scot rockers, Biffy Clyro.Huxtable, a two-piece from Kilmarnock – the same town as Biffy Clyro – has won the Relentless Energy Drink Here to be Heard competition. After being shortlisted to 5 from over 300 entries by...
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...
X Factor: Week 11 Recap
This week, one of the funniest stories emerged regarding X Factor's most entertaining act in the Over 28's category - Mr Wagner Carrilho. It was so amusing I couldn't resist forwarding it to my boyfriend! And we, after strong deliberation, have concluded that we are in full agreement. The story published in the London Evening Standard, expressed that the popular...