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Review: ‘Ready’ – S.A.S Ft. Chipmunk & Eric Bellingher
Before Giggs won a BET award, before Tinie Tempah went platinum, before Skepta hooked up with DJ Whoo Kid and released 'Community Payback' the UK rap scene had S.A.S, two brothers hailing from North London with an undeniable talent for clever metaphors, catchy hooks and raw delivery.The lads, who are part of a larger group called Eurogang, are well...
Futuristic make-up for fall 2010
Always ahead of the fashionista game are those creative collectives at NARS; Francois Nars, Daphne Guinness and make-up artist Kabuki bring this ghostly photographic brilliance.Key look Smooth flawless skin Matte foundation Eyes see a wash of colour, building on the outer edge and adding bight yellows and gold to the inners eyes Maximum volume lashes and red stained shimmering lipsKey buy; must not...
Have you seen The Jezabels gorgeous new video for ‘Come Alive’ yet?
The Jezabels are back with a thrilling new video for ‘Come Alive’, the first track off their third album Synthia, and it’s quite literally a work of art! With haunting animations using real oil paint on glass and stop-motion technology put together frame-by-frame to create a truly amazing visual experience. We follow the trajectory of a hunted woman through the...
Vardaan Arora Announces New Single ‘Feel Good Song’ Just In Time For Summer
Vardaan Arora has announced the release of his brand new pop-infused single ‘Feel Good Song’, due for release July 15th. The debut single from the New Delhi-born artist was produced by Kevin Leach and mixed by Grammy Award winner Nathan Dantzler in Nashville, TN.The new single from Vardaan has been described as a summer anthem and compared to the likes...
KSI’s beats David Bowie
The strap line for the London emcee KSI has to be-‘YouTube phenomenon.’ KSI dropped his ep Keep Up on the 8th January and managed to knock the veteran of the music business that is David Bowie off top spot-a major feat but it should come as no surprise in many ways.First and foremost the ep is a heavy weight four...
Gospel hip hop sensation E Tizz
Although you may not know him at the moment, you soon will as 25-year-old and recently married rapper E Tizz is the latest Gospel Hip Hop sensation. After spending the two years travelling the world as as hype man for MOBO award winning artist Jahaziel and last summer he released his debut album Sound of My Soul. 2010 sees...
Introducing the Final Verse 2011 Winner: Merki
In the summer we told you about an amazing competition run by ChildLine called Final Verse 2011.In partnership with the now world famous SB TV, the competition offered artists trying to break the scene a chance to record the final verse to ‘Teardrops’, a track from a favourite in the Grime scene, Devlin.After nearly 2 months and thousands of...
Listen: Angel offers fans free ‘In Between Time’ mixtape
The singer-songwriter Angel has released his new mixtape “In Between Time”. The seven track mixtape has some big features including Wiley & Tinchy Stryder and he has has offered fans the chance to download it for free from his official Facebook page.Tracklist 1 – I Am Parallel 2 – Tough Got Going Feat. Wiley & Cherise 3 – Let Me In 4...
Model Focus: Nina Malone
At only 26-years-old, model/actress Nina Malone has featured in a successful model reality series, travelled to places many of us can only imagine and is set to embark on a business venture of her own.How did you break into the world of modelling? Through a stage school in Cambridge, called BodyworkWhat clients have you worked with? Nike, Adidas, BMW, La Senza,...
Wireless Festival 2011, 1-3 July at Hyde Park
This London festival held at Hyde Park features big name international headliners and rising stars. With multiple stages of spectacular music you get the best in hip hop, rnb, pop, dance, rock and more. The festival sits alongside fairground rides, food stalls, a massive beer garden, artist signing booths, music workshops, chill-out areas, market stalls and more. Wireless Festival...
Jodie Aysha: Why the UK diva is proud to be a Pozer
Jodie Aysha is a British talent like no other. T2's debut single Heartbroken that she featured on reached number two in the national charts and enjoyed 26 weeks in the top 40, as well as becoming one of the most requested tracks in 2007. The Leeds-born singer and songwriter has immense global crossover pop potential, and is well on...
Exclusive Interview: DMA’s talk new album ‘For Now’
I sat down with Tommy from DMA’S at the O2 Kentish Town Forum ahead of their sold out London show. DMA’s, a three-piece band from Australia who first came to our attention in 2014 has been compared to Oasis and bands alike. How did you guys first meet? How did DMA’S start?T - I was playing in a band with...
One To Watch: Scorpz Featuring Letisha – ‘Brothers’
With independent artists such as DJ Fresh, Wretch 32 and Lana Del Ray flourishing in the last twelve months, it’s obvious that this year will be no different for fellow indie-up-and -comers. Hailing from the city of Birmingham that has produced a handful of some of the best musicians, rising emcee Scropz’s nifty lyricism and spontaneous punchlines have caught our...
Fresh Flavour: SP
20-year-old Trevion Rowe, aka SP, is a Birmingham MC who has been steadily on the rise for some time; 2012 is set to be his year as the rapper prepares to unleash his debut album.The rapper has been supported by RWD Mag, Urban Development, BBC Introducing, MTV - The Wrap Up and of course, us.From writing poetry as a...
Virgin Media Pioneer: Hermione Taylor
Hermione is the founder of The DoNation, a charitable-giving website that replaces cash with action. On a gruelling cycle ride from London to Morocco, she came up with the idea. Instead of asking for sponsorship money, she asked friends and family to commit to carbon saving tasks, like going meat-free for a few days a week, or washing their...
James Floyd: Everywhere and Nowhere
After making a name for himself on British TV, he became the star of this year’s biggest Brit-Asian movie, ‘Everywhere and Nowhere’. James Floyd talks to Flavour’s Maz Khan about the struggles of playing a young boy in Britain trying to find his destiny and his new ventures after ‘Everywhere and Nowhere’.‘Everywhere and Nowhere’ has now been released on...
Justin Hunna releases video for latest single ‘For The Night’
Written for a soon to be girlfriend, 'For The Night' is the heavy-hitting new single to come from Los Angeles rapper Justin Hunna. Heavily influenced by trap sounds, this single takes on a darker sound, elements which are brought out in the classy black and white video. A solo project, Justin Hunna recorded, mixed and mastered 'For The Night' by...
Women in hip hop; An interview with Dutch Music Professional Pay Kolmüs
Dutch music industry professional Pay Kolmüs has been interviewing hip-hop musicians for over a decade. From interviewing Nas, Rakim to Montell Jordan, Pay has paved her way into the music industry as a self-made boss lady and now runs her own artist consultant company. We chat to Pay about why she thinks using the term ‘female’ in the music industry...
Vybz Kartel sentenced to life in prison over murder conviction
After three years in custody and what was reportedly the longest trial in Jamaican circuit court history, dancehall artist Vybz Kartel was convicted of murder and is now facing decades in jail after being handed down a life sentence. The often controversial dancehall star won't be eligible for parole for 35 years after being sentenced in Jamaica's Supreme Court...
Alternative Trip-Hop Band ‘Somatic Moon’ Set to Release Debut Single ‘Dream’
NYC based studio band ‘Somatic Moon’ are set to release their debut single ‘Dream’ ahead of the release of their brand new EP ‘Mess’. The ambient and orchestral record features recorded cello and trumpet to add another dimension to the already hauntingly gripping tune.After forming in order to create music that drives the listener rough a musical journey of emotions,...
Joanne Hogg Announces Release Of New Album ‘Uncountable Stars’
Singer-songwriter Joanne Hogg has announced the release of her breathtaking new album ‘Uncountable Stars’, now available to purchase January 2016. Best known as the lead vocalist with international Celtic rock band Iona, Hogg’s new album marks a bold departure from the Celtic influenced sound of her previous recordings. ‘Uncountable Stars’ was produced by Tre Sheppard (Brian Houston, Callum Stewart) and...
From a Whisper
The Images of Black Women Film Festival will be approaching us for their fifth year at the Tricycle theatre in Kilburn at the end of March. One of the feature films of this film festival will be the European premier of the film ‘From a Whisper' by Kenyan director, Wunari Kahiu.Simone Byer talks to her, to find out the...
The Lowdown on Drake’s ‘Take Care’
My ultimate fantasy and the worlds most sought after rapper/singer/songwriter Drake is returning to our eardrums this month with his highly anticipated album, ‘Take Care.’The 'October’s Very Own' artist was due to release his album on his birthday in, well, October (duh). But the October 24th birthday release was delayed due to some samples on the album not being...
New Look and Macmillan join forces to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer
New Look launches the exclusive Macmillan Rocks range of festival wear to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer.In stores now, this exciting new range of t-shirts and bags is perfect for festival fans to rock in style this spring. Inspired by retro designs and in a choice of fun colours, the trendy t-shirts for men and...
Angie Le Mar play competition tickets
Following the huge sell out success at the Hackney Empire, Angie Le Mar’s hit play comes to the Albany Empire. A fast-paced play witnessing the tensions in the relationship between a mother and a daughter coupled with the devastating consequences of peer pressure. Exploring the hard hitting reality of what happens when communication goes out the window, followed by...
Quality Control the new music show coming soon.
Quality Control is the multi-platform music program bucking all trends and forging new paths by bringing a format that is innovative, daring and not only up with the times but ahead of the times.Fusing music, dance, film and skits into a thirty minute aural and visual extravaganza-Quality Control takes you on a surreal journey through some of the hottest...
Independent Hip-Hop and R&B Artist ‘Mac Original’ Releases Debut Album ‘Breathtaker’
Independent rapper, singer and songwriter Mac Original has recently released his debut 13-track album entitled 'Breathtaker', a fusion of soulful hip-hop and R&B with immersive storytelling. Hailing from the birthplace of jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie in South Carolina, this is the first solo release from Mac Original who plans to leave his mark for his hometown with this release. The album itself...
The Community Channel : London 360
On Friday, the Flavour Team headed down to City Hall in London Bridge for an afternoon of inspiration, speeches, screenings, celebrity interviews and laughter. The Community Channel, run by the Media Trust, is an online channel which is also on Sky TV and Freeview. The channel is run by columnist and broadcaster Jasmine Dotiwala and gives young aspiring reporters the...
Win tickets to Dru Hill and Blackstreet at IndigO2
Don't miss your chance to see the one-off show with some of the best old school artist in todays music industry, Dru Hill and Blackstreet. Having conquered the US & had worldwide, Dru Hill have a huge UK fan base and will take the stage at IndigO2 to show all how talented they are.With Sisqo just completing a successful...
Special coverage of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards
The always effortless beauty looked like a goddess in a floor length figure hugging Marchesa gown with sparkly overlay, delicate bodice and dramatic ruffled train. To finish off her look she kept hair and makeup fresh and minimalistic, but hey with bone structure like that who needs the old paint roller!So walking the red carpet pregnant may not be...