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Kissing Frogs part 5

Every fortnight Zowie Edwards will be regaling Flavour readers with her dating tales from the Urban Jungle…….After extensive e-flirtage with ‘Smiley Guy’ from last week’s column, he ruins it all be insisting that we meet somewhere ‘we won’t bump into anyone we know’. Instantly, I conjure up nightmare-ish visions of being battered over the head in my local pub...

ACS Kings and Queens 2010 winners announced

ACS Kings and Queens, an inter university beauty pageant was held on Sunday 20th June at Ocean Music Venue in Hackney. The competition saw young women and men from 8 different universities compete for the title and  Peter of Hertfordshire ACS and Nicholette of Bedfordshire ACS were crowned ACS King and Queen 2010 after 5 rounds which included an...

RnB duo Rich Musik signed to Akon’s label

There hasn't been a duo on the urban music scene for a while and so RichMusik (RM) have emerged to fill that gap. Ray and Renny Richardson are two brothers originally from the Caribbean who produce their own beats and both choreograph their own performances. RM intend to bring something new and fresh to the industry and have already...

Editors Letter Issue 10

One of the things that I have been reminded of recently is that tomorrow isn’t granted. You do not know what life has in store for you so all the things that you say that you want to do or are going to do my advice is that you should stop putting off things that you can do today,...

Charlotte OC talks new EP, tour & fashion

Charlotte OC is a force to be reckoned with. Her powerful vocals soar through mysterious sonic landscapes and land beautifully in our ears. We think that her latest single off her brand new EP “Burning” is an absolute killer and hopefully so will you once you’ve listened to it right here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3oYsN4Nt-8The British singer songwriter is now preparing to go on...

Ekelle Returns With An Unapologetic EP ‘Dark Skins and Tattoos’

Unapologetically pushing through the industry with her straight-up lyrical punches, Ekelle reclaims herself with her debut EP ‘Dark Skin & Tattoos’ accompanied by visuals for her pro-ho single ‘Throw Them Dollaz’. In keeping with the theme of women empowerment, her EP and single ‘Throw Them Dollaz’ highlights her struggles of being a woman in the music industry and the judgement she...

Fresh Cuts Live @ The Roundhouse

Hosted by DJ DeeKay and Chinners, Fresh Cuts Live celebrates a year of Roundhouse Radio’s flagship Urban show with performances from the hottest up-and-coming UK artists we’ve championed over the past twelve months.Supported by forward-thinking streetwear brand Boxfresh, this exclusive celebration is headlined by the hugely talented Bluey Robinson and features Marvell and McLean, two of the most exciting...

Mox releases latest single ‘Kelvins Boy’

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Produced with Coatse Beats, 'Kelvins Boy' is the latest EP to come from Birmingham based hip hop artist Mox. 'Kelvins Boy' has been in the works for a year, Mox and Coatse Beats perfecting it over time. Rapping about the obstacles Mox has overcome, the album draws out darker themes in the music and samples, featuring Merkage and Eddy Luna...

Hannah-Rose: A positive message from the global selling starlet

After meeting stunning soul/rock singer-songwriter Hannah-Rose, you can tell there’s never a dull moment when she’s around. She sashays into the studio and greets everyone with a smile and hug as she says ‘Hello!’ with her bubbly northern accent and a presence that fills the room. Having just arrived in London from her hometown of Blackpool, she’s eager to...

Cher Lloyd: The pint-sized starlet is set to be a wild influence on the music scene…

Hip-hop heavyweight Busta Rhymes featured on her single ‘Grow Up’ from her forthcoming album Sticks & Stones, a mix of nursery rhyme style melodies, quick raps, and floating vocals, with a number of urban influences. Acclaimed UK MCs Ghetts, Mic Righteous and Dot Rotten co-signed the singer by rhyming on ‘Dub On the Track’, a baseline heavy, infectious dubstep...

Knocking At Your Door – Brownhouse vs Jamm Tyme

UK new talent is here knocking at our doors, with producer Jay Brownhouse, the dynamic duo Jamm Tyme and creative director Alan James. These guys are set for big things in the new year with already JME and Wiley re-tweeting and commenting on this hot vid. http://youtu.be/H1QSJJvRSQwwww.facebook.com/Jamm-Tymewww.twitter.com/JammTyme   

Interview: Picture This at Reading Festival 2019

Irish band Picture This smashed the BBC Radio 1 Stage on Sunday at Reading Festival 2019. If you don’t know who Picture This is at this point, you’re really not keeping up with the times, are you? Picture This is currently one of the biggest bands in Ireland right now, breaking the record for the most sell-out nights at 3...

Rizla Invisible Players Tour

The Rizla Invisible Players tour is back on the road for the third year running with an even bigger party planned.Playing from a unique musical van, a recreation of the original Rizla touring van of the 1920’s, The Invisible Players will play sets spontaneously with sounds varying from dub, electro, dancehall, funk, hip hop, breakbeat to Northern soul and...

Chlamydia: Out everywhere this Christmas

Chlamydia: Just because because you can't see it...It doesn't mean that you haven't got it. Concerned about young adult’s sexual health, Flavour got their readers to send in questions for Doreen Donaldson, Chlamydia Screening Co-ordinator for Tower Hamlets Community Health Service to answer about the infection. Here she gives us the lowdown.What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed...

Eddie Kadi Makes History at O2

Celebrities Tinie Tempah and N Dubz joined comedian Eddie Kadi on stage at The O2 arena last Saturday.Making history as the first black UK comedian to headline at The O2 arena, Eddie Kadi packed out the venue and energetically entertained the crowds with his quick wit and clean comedy, while interacting with his celebrity filled audience. Demand was so...

South African Hip Hop Artist Da Les Drops Newest Single ‘Popular Demand’

South Africa’s golden boy, and Hip Hop veteran ‘The North God’ releases new single titled “Popular Demand”. With over ten years in the African entertainment business and a wealth of hit singles under his belt “Popular Demand” is on track for huge success South African Hip Hop artist Da-Les formally known as Leslie Jonathan comes from a line of heavy...

Interview: Meet Irish singer-songwriter Aby Coulibaly

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Aby Coulibaly shares video for her debut track 'Taurus' The 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Dublin first started recording the summer of 2019 with her friends and eventually ended up starting their own independent record label ‘Chamomile Records’.At first, Aby was too shy to sing but gradually she started to gain more confidence and found her sound as she recorded in her...

Introducing the Good Life

Who Are They? Good Life Music Group.From: Atlanta, Georgia.About? Real honest, hardcore trap music demonstrating musical eclecticism with ground thumping beats to hard-hitting 808 bass backdrops.Members: FrontStreet, Issa, Law G, T Black The Hit Maker.Standout Tracks:Bang tells the story of a woman standing by her man. Gives you a sultry modern take on trap sprinkled with strong elements of R&B compliments of...

Bringing British RnB Back: Just Frank Unveils New EP ‘The Intro’

'The Intro,' by Just Frank is moody, smooth, vibe-y, sultry and all those other words you would use to describe an EP that sets a tone and creates an atmosphere as soon as you hit play. The five track acoustic project is chuck full of back to back bangers, including a cover of Tyrese’s ‘What Took You So Long’,...

Where are they now? Wayne Wonder

With a string of hits in 2003, he smashed down the doors of the mainstream charts, introducing a new chapter of reggae music to the masses. The last time we heard from Grammy-nominated singer Wayne Wonder, he had us all bouncing along to singles like ‘No Letting Go’, which gained him global recognition as well as a Mobo Award....

5 Minutes with: SNEAKBO

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Despite troubles in his younger years, Agassi Babatunde Odusina or Sneakbo as he is better known epitomises the idea that you can make a changes-in many respects he’s an inspirational figure whose hard work continues to bring him success. From his first debut single Wave (2011) which brought him to a wider audience, Sneakbo has been dropping tracks that have captured...

Calling All Ikes Fans. The Journey Has Begun

Ikes has made a strong start to 2012 with the release of his new mixtape ‘The Intermission: Last Call,’' and the single ‘Girl Talk,’ which features Scorcher and Jermaine Riley. A rapper who brings raw realism to his music mixed with playful lyrics and ingenious word play, gaining fans both in UK and US. Starting off as a garage...

Exclusive OWS Waterline Music Video Trailer

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The Waterline Teaser gives us an insight on what’s to come in OWS first solo music video! Over at Flavourmag, we always get very excited at teasers! It excites us and gives us a clue on what to expect even though we don’t know what the music video is exactly going to be like but at least it gives some...

A new Energy – Keri Hilson

Keri Hilson has been the writing force behind some of the biggest artists in the industry, working with Mary J Blige, the Pussycat Dolls and Usher. We caught up with her after supporting Ne-Yo at the O2 to find out what it’s like to be writing the hits for herself…Great to meet you Keri! You put on a great...

5 Copies of the Shank soundtrack to giveaway

To celebrate the release of Shank in cinemas on March 26th we have 5 copies of the film’s intense soundtrack featuring the hottest grime and urban stars. We have Bashy, Tinchy Stryder and Adam Deacon with exclusive tracks all laid down on one epic CD.Shank is set in London in 2015 when the gap between rich and poor has...

Inspirational YOU, at Kingswood House

Following the successful launch of Inspirational YOU in March 2010, we have come back with another installment for you which takes places on the 25th July 2010 and is totally free.Come along and be inspired by women who have worked hard to achieve their successes and network with like minded individuals who want to make a difference.To be held...

Kikoman Antonio releases latest single ‘Where You From?!’

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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...

Flavour’s TV Scoop

Evelyn Otokito brings us another dose of TV heaven with this weeks scoop.Top BoyYou heard it here first; Ashley Walters, Kano and Scorcher are set to star in the forthcoming four-part thriller Top Boy. Produced by Cowboy films for Channel 4, this intriguing drama takes a closer look at youth knife crime and the people behind the knives. The...

Prince Radio Ra Brings the NYC AfroPunk Hip Hop with release ‘Frenemies’ Inspired By Love Gone Wrong

Queens rapper Prince Radio Ra releases ‘Frenemies’, a music video inspired by a friend’s experience with love, domestic violence and the thin line that some experience between love and hate.   Prince Radio Ra is a rapper with a conscience, as he aims to bring domestic violence to the forefront of people’s minds with his new track ‘Frenemies’ and his...

Absent Minded Daze Set to Release Single Why Did We on 29th July 2016

Melbourne based singer/songwriter Absent Minded Daze has announced the release of his debut single Why Did We on the 29th July. Absent Minded Daze started performing at the age of 13 and this year he has been captivating his audiences at live shows in and around Melbourne. His heartfelt lyrics take the listener on a journey and with his well-crafted...