Music
Twitwatch: your weekly guide to celebrity tweets
A round up of the weeks most flavoursome tweets. Who’s checking out who and who’s beefing with who. Let the tweets commence!1.Double Brit winner Tinie Tempah must have ran out of inspirations for penning hits, let’s hope he hasn’t passed out just yet.Watching deal or no deal....is it me or is Noel Edmonds chatting up alll the girls on...
Jaya’s Outta Control
Jojo Simmons, the son of Hip Hop royalty Rev Run (Run DMC)and the critically acclaimed Wretch 32 both feature on rising singing sensation Jaya's single Outta Control Jojo who raps under the moniker “Young Simmons” said “I was looking for the right sound to launch in Europe and when I heard the track I thought her sound was incredible!...
RnB singer Trey Songz speaks to the youth of London
US rnb superstar Trey Songz took a break from his tour with Neyo to attend an event hosted by BET International as part of their ‘Global Good’ campaign and the Damilola Taylor trust. The star studded event included guest speaker, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and a Q and A session with singer/songwriter Trey Songz with the youth...
Glenn Lewis: On the rise and loving it!
Canadian RnB artist Glenn Lewis has one of the most humble and impeccable attitudes in music. Born in Toronto in 1975 to Jamaican and Trinidadian parents, Glenn swapped plans for a career in animation to make it as a singer. After high school, he performed at various clubs and recorded a number of demo tracks, quickly gaining recognition in...
Anthony David: He’s that some kind of Mr Wonderful
On November 4, London’s Jazz Cafe was treated to an awesome night of a soulful, bluesy, jazzy kinda something that had us all bursting into a clichéd but unbeatable spontaneous applause. Singer-songwriter Anthony David was totally professional, infinitely engaging and best of all, his vocals were smooth and rich like warm melted Belgian chocolate, oozing from a cake: truly...
Khalia’s new single Climb
At only 16 and with an amazing voice Khalia is at the beginning of her musical journey but she is already working musical big wigs such as Curtis Richardson (Rihanna/J-Lo), Pilfinga and Cutfather (Jordin Sparks/Pussycat Dolls), Karl Gordon (Sugababes/All Saints), and Darren Martyn (Sadie Ama/Fugative). The tail end of last year saw her promo record 'Candy Rain'; on heavy...
Bitch Stole my Look
We can’t think of anything worse than having someone turn up in the same outfit as you! Despite all their fame and fortune to purchase the most luxurious designer brands, even the celebrities of today cannot escape this fashion faux par.Who would of thought even soon-to-be princess’s are into buying off the rack! It’s a Buckingham Palace versus Hollywood...
Mz Bratt Beauty secrets
Mz Bratt, one of the hottest female emcees on the scene right now, rocks up in Anuvahood as the feisty Shay who has an instant connection with the hapless Kay. With her first film role and new single Get Down causing a stir we caught up with the starlet to find out how she maintains her stunning looks with...
Cut the Fat: Don’t judge a book by its cover
Don’t judge a book by its cover, such a well known saying but still one we cannot help ignoring. Let’s be honest we tend to judge someone’s health on their physical appearance; generally it’s the slimmer the healthier, right? “Wrong!!!” If that’s your opinion please, please change it.I’m 3days away from the end of the STONEiMAGE experiment, 8weeks eating...
Writer, director and star of Anuvahood: Adam Deacon
With an acting career already spanning several years, Adam Deacon takes the next step and proves himself as a director, with the UK’s first urban comedy, Anuvahood.We’ve seen him as Kickz in Shank, we’ve seen him as Dillon in 4,3,2,1, he played Jay in Kidulthood and Adulthood and now Adam Deacon takes the lead role in Aunvahood, as local...
Vote for your favourite finalist to fly to Rotterdam for New Skool Rules
Ashleigh Ashley, Romance, Kasha, Sam Garrett, Déjà Fate, Try Stevens and JSB are the artists that have been selected to win a chance to fly to Rotterdam and perform live at the world’s largest rnb & hip hop conference New Skool Rules. All you have to do is vote for your favourite act below.New Skool Rules is a platform...
Ace and Vis: The bad boys we love to love
BBC 1Xtra has turned Ace and Vis into household names and their on-air troublemaking style has earned them a host of accolades – but these boys haven’t hit their peak yet.At the 1Xtra studios in West London, Ace and Vis are raring to talk about the Miss Flavour competition, which they hosted recently. “It was a lot of fun;...
Fashionista Pharrell Williams launches his new clothing line!
In 2005 lead singer of The Neptunes, Pharrell Williams collaborated with Japanese fashion icon Nigo who founded A Bathing Ape (BAPE). The two icons united their creative minds to launch the luxury clothing brands, The Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream.Pharrell is known for his love of skateboarding as some of his music videos like Frontin featuring Jay-Z portray....
Watch the video to Wretch 32’s new single Anniversary
Here at Flavour we are loving Wretch 32. We blasted 'Traktor' all day in the office and now we're pleased to hear that he has a new banger for us to rinse with ‘Anniversary’. The lyrical mastermind provides a soulful and mature song for all ears to enjoy.Wretch, who is soon to go on tour with fellow homegrown...
Come Home by Kyra Simmone: a song for loved ones gone missing
Come Home is a raw and emotional R&B soul track by London-based singer Kyra Simone, the Gospel Outreach Ministry Choir and produced by David Dixon, the brother of British journalist Michael Dixon, who disappeared on holiday last year. Proceeds from the UK and international release will go to the Help Find Michael Dixon fund and to missing persons charities...
Model turned singer Jasmia Robinson
One of the best-looking and hardest-working models to come out of the UK has now boldly decided to take her career to a whole new level. With microphone firmly in hand, Jasmia Robinson is preparing to sashay her way all the way to the top of the charts.With her stunning, very striking looks, an extensive modelling portfolio and a...
J.Cole: Super deep and happy in success
With heavyweight hip-hop co-signs from Nas, Kanye West, Drake and XXL magazine 2010 Freshmen cover, former St John’s University (New York City) student J Cole has a right to be hailed as “your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper”. In 2009, he became the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation, before going on to build a devoted following through...
OHTV are looking for 16-24 year-olds to feature in Young Achievers
http://www.youtube.com/v/-t5D-UMv07A&featureOH TV Sky 199 is calling all young achievers for a brand new TV series. ‘Young Achievers - The Next Gen’ conceived by 22 year old producer, Caroline Odogwu. An embodiment of the shows’ title herself, Caroline states: “this is a show made by young achievers, for young achievers, about young achievers”. This exciting new series will profile the...
Flavour TV Scoop
YAY! Thank God, that another commercially hyped marketer’s dream is over. Yes that’s right, I’m not a fan of Valentines Day, Bah Humbug!Now lets get down to some Good TV.MasterChefIt’s Back!!! For all you foodies out there MasterChef, has returned to our screens for another series of twenty hopeful’s battling it out to be crowned Master Chef 2011.There is...
Download Choice FM’s Steve Clark’s Mixtape
DJ Steve Clarke works at ChoiceFM where he is a specialist DJ who plays new music including many unsigned bands. He has just released his latest mixtape Future Flavez. With songs on there by the like of Chipmunk, Keri Hilson and Eminen and more more music, less of the chat and jingles that some mixtape DJs like to do...
The UK’s hip hop elite perform at Zan
So I arrived late… it was my fault… could’ve kicked myself and in all honesty I still should… in fact, I just might!! I knew weeks in advance. The biggest UK Hip Hop Event of the year happening in the month of January with the UK’s heaviest of the heavyweights minus TY (which might I add I messaged...
Singer Cleo’s new track LoveBass
Former Flavour cover star, singer Cleo is releasing her debut single LoveBass. Produced by DaVinChe, the single blends essential elements of sassy R&B with Cleo’s stunning vocals to produce this fresh adrenaline fuelled track. The catchy chorus and metaphorical verses sees Cleo pledge her undying love for the bass line and the energy it brings: “It's caressing my legs...
Exclusive: Ben Ofoedu on how his life turned around and the secret to a long lasting relationship
Ben Ofoedu is most well known for being the former lead singer of the 90’s band Phats and Small, who sold over two million copies of their debut single ‘Turn Around’. He is also engaged to Vanessa Feltz one of the busiest women in showbiz, and as well as enjoying their own individual success, you'd think as a couple...
Usher’s surprise visit to London youth club
Fresh from performing at his sell out concerts around the UK and eating in Nando’s Usher surprised young people at the The Brunswick Club on Saturday 19 February for an inspirational day of team-building, speakers and classroom break-out sessions where students learnt how to tackle community problems, the basic skill-set of becoming leaders and how to create a service...
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...
Win tickets to see Auvahood before it hits the cinema
http://www.youtube.com/v/PPsQBNxt-Y8?fs=1&hl=en_USMeet Kenneth. He thinks he’s got the moves. He thinks he’s got swagger. He thinks he can spit bars. But in reality, he’s a wasteman!With the bailiffs banging on the door, parents screaming in his ear, and finding no luck with the ladies, he needs to fix up, and fast.When our boy starts selling weed to get himself out...
Cee Lo Green Exclusive Album Track Free Download
Grammy and Brit award winning artist Cee Lo Green has released an exclusive version of ‘Fool For You’ for his fans that isn’t available on the album and stars Melanie Fiona on vocals too. The original was amazing but this one is even better. Take a listen, leave your thoughts.http://www.wmuk-apache.co.uk/widgets/ceelogreen/foolforyou/FoolForYou-Widget.swf
Cut the Fat: Is there a relationship between Health and Wealth
So I’m near the end of the 7th week of the STONEiMAGE experiment and whilst the superficial external physical changes haven’t been hugely drastic, the changes in my demeanour have. I am constantly tired with energy levels dropping further all the time. With exercise eradicated from my lifestyle combined by the unhealthy eating has left me hugely lethargic. It...
Star Style: Aggro Santos
Aggro Santos: “I’ve got a track called Anaconda. It was based on all the comments I got after wearing that tight Lycra bodysuit in I’m A Celebrity….you get the word play right?”The 22 year old Brazilian rapper who grew up in South London is fresh off a hit TV show. With his newly widened fan-base he is set to...
The Grammys: Who Wore It Best?
The 53rd Annual Grammy nominations were held in Los Angeles this year as the stars walked the red carpet ready for our critique.The Best Dressed American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez looked stunning in an impossibly short silver Emilio Pucci dress teamed with killer heels. It’s hard to believe this yummy mummy is now 40!Songstress Mya might not have released a...