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Miss Flavour 2011
Miss Flavour is back once again for it’s fifth year running and this year it is bigger than ever. If you have been living under a rock and do not know about the contest of the year, here is the low down. Run by legendary publication Flavour Magazine; Miss Flavour is an occasion where we get the chance to celebrate...
Interview — J.Appiah On Ne-Yo Comparisons, His Guitar And Florent Malouda
With lyricism that feels completely plotted out, a come-hither baritone voice to go along with it and an uplifting new single, it's only a matter of time before females start crushing hard on J.Appiah. Like many other artists, the Hackney born singer-songwriter found his voice singing in the church. In fact, he’s journey to where he is now can be...
Yung Joc release’s free album
I felt pretty confused after reading that Yung Joc's set to release his third album for free’ message in my inbox. Was this message spam? I was soon to find out that this was true. The Grammy Award nominated rapper’s latest album 'Grind Flu' is completely free. There really isn’t a better way for Yung Joc to thank his...
Lloyd – Taking UK Grime back to the States
Softly spoken, yet largely confident singer/songwriter Lloyd joined me on a sunny Tuesday afternoon in a swanky West London hotel. Here to promote his new single Girl’s Around The World featuring Ludacris and his latest album release Lessons Of Love, the 22 year-old New Orleans native possesses a very boy-next-door charm which is captivating to say the least. Casually...
Johnny Mad Dog the child soldier
Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, former assistant of Cyril Collard, Karim Dridi and Laetita Masson got his turn in 2003 to have his own directors' seat. For the Images of Black Women Film Festival he proudly presents his first fictitious feature.and film Johnny Mad Dog, the winner of Best Film for Children Rights 2004.The feature is about Johnny, 15, a child-soldier, armed...
Nick Cannon Does The Bump And Grind To Mariah Carey’s Music
In a recent interview with radio host Howard Stern, Nick Cannon confessed to pleasuring himself to wife Mariah Carey's songs.Cannon has not made it a secret about listening to Carey’s music while the two get it on. "You've admitted to me that you make love to Mariah's music and that you masturbate to her music," the surprised US radio...
Alicia Keys Facing Lawsuit For Stealing ‘Girl On Fire’ Lyrics?
Though she might currently be on fire at the top of the U.S. album charts, it seems Alicia Keys is about to get sued for a lyric she allegedly stole for her hit single ‘Girl on Fire.’ According to Showbiz 411, Earl Shuman, who wrote 'Hey There Lonely Girl' in the 60s, is filing legal papers to take the songstress...
We chat to Wretch 32 & Devlin at BBC Introducing Masterclass 2013
Maida Vale Studios in West London was a buzz with unsigned and undiscovered artists yesterday (March 21) when they were given the opportunity attend the BBC Introducing Masterclass, a scheme aimed at supporting new music talent.The session was attended by record label bosses, A&R scouts and individuals invited after being nominated by their local BBC Introducing station.Social media, the...
Hip Hop: A Cultural Odyssey
If you’re going on holiday this summer but just not sure about which book to pack then fear not, we have a legendary read for you! Hip Hop: A Cultural Odyssey is a must have for every hip hop fan, so if you want to brush up your knowledge on the popular culture then this is the book which...
Video: DMX’s Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rapper DMX performs his own hip hop style version of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and we actually like it. What do you think?
Katy Perry says her parents were strict with her because they didn’t want her to “turn out like a prostitute”
The pop star has always enjoyed rebelling against her Christian pastor parents Keith and Mary Hudson and regularly tested their rules when she was growing up.She joked to Q magazine: “Some people are fascinated with the idea of a great storyline: good girl, Christian parents, goes bad… My song ‘I Kissed A Girl’ provided the perfect storyline, so it’s...
Black Grape Music Venue launches
The Black Grape Music Venue and Gastro Bar in Tottenham, north London, opened its doors to a host of celebrities and distinguished guests for its official launch.On arrival, guests walked the purple carpet before they were greeted with a champagne reception and treated to a fine selection of African and Caribbean cuisine from the Gastro Bar menu. They...
Brits a wrap
The Brits are coming! Ok they came this week (no pun intended) and the award ceremony was bigger than ever! Flavour looks at who won what, who said what and Lady GaGa’s Triple Pleasure at the 2010 Brits Awards.Lady GaGa came out on top scoring not one but 3 gongs for Best Int’l female, Int’l Breakthrough Act and Best...
Iggy Azalea debut album “The New Classic” get release date of 21st April 2014
Monday 21st April brings the release of Iggy Azalea’s highly anticipated debut album, ‘The New Classic’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBBA3LHzowUThe Australian rap siren has made her mark across the globe since exploding onto the airwaves last year with her killer underground smash, ‘Work’. Almost 12 months on, Ms Azalea has proven she’s an unstoppable force, from London to Atlanta, Paris to Sydney, Milan to LA, cementing...
LMFAO’s Sky Blu: ‘I want to create a Harvard school for Dreamers.’
He’s an extreme sports enthusiast, thrill-seeking daredevil and the creative vision behind the “Party Rock” movement that has dominated global pop culture for the past six years. He is Sky Blu - one half of LMFAO - the eccentric American duo who brought us dance anthems; ‘I’m Sexy and I Know It’, ‘I’m in Miami Bitch’ and ‘Party Rock’. Born...
Track of the week-I Am-by Ebonie G
So hello people it’s a cold, rainy night and I am in an internet café putting some stuff up on the Flavour site and listening to some tracks.So anyway, I check out something from my boy Ayo down there at We Plug Good Music. True to the company name here’s a gem that will be track of the week on...
Grand Theft Auto V Teaser Trailer Sets Titillating Tone
The Grand Theft Auto franchise has formed many a childhood. Most of us remember frantically removing our school ties and rushing to our Playstations, to run over streetwalkers or drive manically on the pavement with the sole intention of inciting a cop chase. The series is somewhat the Godfather of games, and has come a long way from its...
TV star and singer Sinitta on X-Factor, dating Simon Cowell and would snog Sly Stallone
At a time when it was all big hair, loose shirts, short, tight Lycra mini skirts and oversized shoulder pads, she had one of the biggest hits during the 80s. American singer, songwriter, and actress Sinitta Renay Malone, is most well known for her chart-topping hits including Toy Boy, Cross My Broken Heart, So Macho and her close relationship...
Brothers with No Game Ep. 2
Set in London, Brothers With No Game - The Web Series follows the social and romantic lives of four friends:Theo, Dorian, Junior and Marcus. Facing a ‘quarter-life crisis’, the 20-somethings come to terms with the responsibilities and dilemmas that revolve around work, family, friendships and most notably, women. Their distinctive personalities and ever-changing love lives are paralleled with a...
J in the “A”
Flavour columnist Julie Huie-Martin gives us the lowdown on her life as a Brit living and succeeding in Atlanta, US.I moved to Atlanta almost six months ago, having spent two fabulous years in New York City and everything you’ve ever heard about The “A” is pretty much true and plenty more! Hotlanta’s full of entertainers, entrepreneurs, NFL players, unfortunately...
Tackling The Role Of A Lifetime: Babou Ceesay Stars in ITV’s ‘Lewis’
Having worked with Danny Dyer in Severance, Damian Lewis in Stolen and Idris Elba in Luther, Babou Ceesay, has had more than enough encounters with high profiled players. With the final series of ITV’s hit detective drama Lewis in full swing, Babou is now about to add private eye to his action packed résumé. It has taken 25 years, but...
T3M make gospel history at the O2
Three of UK gospel’s pioneers came together to form a one-off monumental project, namely ‘T3M’.The three musketeers campaign saw Faith Child, Guvna B and Victizzle take “gospel music mainstream” as they took on the Indig02 in an ambitious attempt to sell out London’s world-renowned music venue.The groundbreaking live event at the Indig02’ took place on Friday the 13th of...
How To Text a Girl – Advice for Guys
Theres a rumor going around that guys generally are terrible texters. Here's a pretty hilarious video that offers some great advice.
The Gadget Zone
Our latest crush! Slushie Maker We all remember the brain-freeze days when we were very little, but at some point we had to grow up and start drinking tea... well, mostly tea. Now those magical frozen drinks, which you even drank in the middle of winter, are back! All you need is some ice and a sweet drink/juice to make your...
Ludacris performs at the ‘Scarface’ Blu-ray launch after-party
A host of Hollywood stars decended upon The Belasco Theatre in L.A to toast the release of cult movie 'Scarface on Blu-ray.All the legends were there in force, stars from past to present, to celebrate with lead Al Pacino and other members of the cast Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, F. Murray Abraham and producer Martin Bregman. Rapper/actor Ludacris entertained...
1 Day: A review of the UK’s first hiphop musical
Adulthood, Bullet Boy, Rolling With The Nines, heard of them? Well if you haven’t ever seen a film about the life of the UK youth then you need to. The next film in the firing line is called 1DAY, but this time it’s with a twist as the film is an actual musical. Here Flavour get some exclusive background...
Sean Combs on Get Him To The Greek
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs has been many things in the industry over the years - rapper, producer, clothing designer, magazine publisher, reality-television star and business executive. But what was it like as the funnyman of comedy movie 'Get Him To The Greek'? Read the interview to find out...The character of Sergio is a lot of fun. How much...
Find your way by Hope Lovejoy
Sometimes hope feels hopeless Seems you mapped it all out but then lost your focus And life gets you choked like its a tree and a rope just Waiting for the next situation to provoke Your tired and empty soul Locked in this purgatory Certainly seems adversity shows you the worst you see And you ask God "Why have you deserted me?"Feels like the rain pours...
FlavourMag @ NBA London #ApprovedHeat
Earlier this January one of the UK's most iconic arena's rolled out the red-carpet for the star's of the NBA. Basketballs rapidly growing European fan-base has resulted in teams making the transatlantic journey more frequently than ever, so when Foot Locker invited me to come along to the game as their guest I greatfully obliged!Foot Locker is synonymous with...