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Waconzy Announces Release Of New Single ‘Powerful’
Kelvin Anyanwu, better known as Waconzy, us a Washington DC based singer-songwriter, record producer and philanthropist with family roots in Nigeria. His is the founder of Dv8 Media and the Waconzy foundation. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his song ‘I Celebrate’ which appeared on the I Celebrate album. Waconzy released his second album Money Back Guarantee in 2013.When...
Ugly Betty Star Loves Benefit
Becki Newton, star of the hit TV series Ugly Betty, calls Benefit Love Your Look creaseless cream shadow/liner in flyin’ down to… “The prettiest shade for summer.” Becki can’t stop raving about this sexy orchid shimmer shadow and the gorgeous packaging. “I originally bought this because of the sweet birds on the packaging, but then I found I really...
Award winning Tanzanian Star Vanessa Mdee Drops Debut International Release “That’s
As one of the hottest and most popular artists in East Africa right now, Tanzania’s new queen of Pop Vanessa Mdee is kicking off 2019 with a perfect slice of danceable RnB-tinged pop. “That’s For Me” is Vanessa’s international debut single after signing a new deal with Afroforce1 and Universal Music Group Africa. On the single, Vanessa said, “That’s for...
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...
Lashes with attitude
Finishing that all important party look with strip eye lash extensions is on trend for this seasonWhy not follow our top application tipsAlways make sure the eye lashes and surrounding skin is free from oil, and pick the lashes up with tweezers this will also prevent oil from the fingers from touching the lashesFirstly bend the lashes to mirror...
Creating magical worlds: Lapalux
Despite his young years Stuart Howard aka Lapalux can claim to be one of the premier producers from the UK having signed to the excellent BrainFeeder owned by that most cerebral of forces Flying Lotus.I hear you cry what don't forget Naughty Boy, Calvin Harris, and Mark Ronson? I hear you already! You cannot argue with huge global sales and companies...
Steve Ryan releases latest single ‘Proud of Me’
Honouring his late father's memory through song, Steve Ryan's upcoming single is an emotional and heartfelt tribute. 'Proud of Me' expresses relatable feelings of grief and regret for what we did and didn't say. With uplifting melodies that soar above the instrumental, Steve Ryan picks us up with this release as he works through his emotions of anger, hopelessness and...
Deli Bricks featuring Yungen drops I Know
Deli Bricks featuring Yungen drops I Know his rather tasty street bullet. Deli has been pushing his name into the urban scene after dropping well supported mix-tapes like Rebirth. Collaborations with known names like Fem Fel and Blade Brown punctuate his relatively short time within the scene. Despite that Deli's latest mix-tape Finnesin seems to proudly state that he's an...
Pop Artist Soulvarr Releases Newest Single ‘Lust’
Pop and dance artist Soulvarr has recently released his newest single Lust, inspired by successful rapper Post Malone. Created from a hard rock song written in Soulvarr's separate band 'Autumn's Last Fall', the song Lust is exemplary of Soulvarr's passion and ability to turn something that wasn't working into something fresh and new. Taking inspiration from the versatile artist, Post...
M.I.A drops new unfiltered anthem, Borders
Following the release of self-directed short film Matahdatah Scroll 01 'Broader Than a Border,' rap rebel M.I.A returns with unfiltered anthem Borders, after teasing the track on Instagram. Taken from her eagerly awaited forthcoming album Matahdatah, M.I.A stays true to her Sri Lankan roots with Asian style production and sitar riffs, accompanied by a heavy bass-line and trap beat: all...
Interview: Meet Jack in Water
Rising singer-songwriter Jack in Water aka William Clapson is back with his new single 'You Don't Feel Like Home' Hailing from a little village in Essex, Jack in Water grew up listening to the diverse musical influences of his parents, a mix of art-rock melancholy instrumentation partnered with the emotional soulful voices of the greats, which really drove him to...
Head Fake vs Dub Fu Masters drop self-titled Deep House/ Techno EP
Retro 80's new wave band Head Fake is remixed by London-based Deep House/Dub artists Dub Fu Masters! This is an incredibly exciting release and a really fun concept that explores mass appeal by deliberately catering to the tastes of most pop and dance music fans whilst also creating something incredibly original. This epic EP is definitely worth checking out, the...
Instrumental Surf Rock Artist Matt Hurray Releases Second Solo Project ‘Unnecessary Commentary’
From late 2013 to mid 2016, Matt Hurray has spent his time writing and recording his new 18-track project entitled 'Unnecessary Commentary' - a multi-faceted collection of intricate instrumental tracks. Accompanied by an assortment of other talented musicians, Matt sources inspiration from bands such as The Surfaris and artists such as Jack Johnson when arranging the music, which comes across...
Ronny Flukes set to release latest album titled Whitespace Conflict
Whitespace Conflict, the new album from Hip Hop artist Ronny Fluckes is set to be released on the 2nd February 2019. Whitespace Conflict is an album that draws influence from the sounds of Hip Hop and RnB across the globe. Ronny Fluckes is inspired by many huge names in the industry, including the likes of Jamie Foxx, Childish Gambino and...
31 Million tune into Jackson funeral
Just over 31 million people in the United States watched the Michael Jackson memorial on television.Nielsen Media Research says that's a smaller audience than for Princess Diana's funeral or President Barack Obama's inauguration, but it's still impressive in today's TV world. Millions more watched video streams on their computers.The Jackson memorial on Tuesday afternoon was carried live on some...
Interview: Introducing Robert Grace
Meet Irish pop-newcomer, Robert Grace, back with his new single 'Fake Fine'. Tipped to be the Irish version of Troye Sivan and Lauv, Robert has the ability to write slices of cool heartfelt pop readymade for radio and 'Fake Fine' is no exception.I chatted to Robert Grace about his new single and hometown influences.Tell us about your new single ‘Fake...
K DiZZy releases latest single ‘Right Now’
'Right Now' is the latest single to come from Toronto rapper K DiZZy. Written after the realisation that now was his time to make an impact, 'Right Now' embodies the ambition and progression of K DiZZy. Recorded over a month of great personal change and growth, with the hook developing from a freestyle session in the studio.https://open.spotify.com/album/4LmLVe1JT42XaloqoWL2pq?si=TiojDUzCQgSwB2QoKAf12QK DiZZy is an...
Hip Hop artist VENTIDO$ releases latest single 22YR$L8R
Houston based rapper VEINTIDO$ is set to release his debut EP, 22YR$L8R, available on all major digital platforms from the 15th May 2019. 22YR$L8R is a hard-hitting collection of Hip Hop tracks that are set to bring VENTIDO$ to the forefront of upcoming Hip Hop.Growing up and not knowing why you have a feeling of sadness deep within you...
South African Hip Hop Artist BOOLZ Releases Debut EP ‘Love Tha Hate’ Recorded in Red Bull Studios, Capetown
Authenticity and Passion are two words that hold great importance to South African rapper, Boolz. He explains that he sounds like no other, ‘I just want to sound like me’. Recorded at Red Bull Studios in Capetown, South Africa, Boolz brings authentic South African hip hop with his debut EP release ‘Love Tha Hate’, telling stories of his neighbourhood...
Angelo V set to release new single Dragonfly
Pop Singer-songwriter Angelo V will release with much anticipation his latest catchy single titled Dragonfly on 20th November. Angelo V delivers a soft, playful pop track in this upcoming release with melodic acoustic guitars and his tender vocals compiling the foundations of the song. Originally Dragonfly was written with heavier drum and bass vibes however after laying down the vocals,...
Exclusive premier of Yum Yum’s killer track ‘Do you really?’
Sydney based soul duo Yum Yum are back again with a killer fresh new single 'Do You Really?' featuring knock-out brass beats by The Brass Knuckle Brass Band. 'Do you really?' draws you in with an upbeat contagious rhythm and blues bass line, layered with an infectious rock n roll guitar riff, sizzling Afro-Latin inspired percussion and brass hits reminiscent of a...
Raghav: ‘So Much’ Video Exclusive
Flavour brings a taster of the official video of Raghav’s forthcoming single ‘So Much’. With the single being released as soon as next week, Raghav is giving us a sneak-peak with behind the scenes footage from the star-studded video shoot.The behind the scenes video features Raghav taking audiences on an exclusive tour of the shoot. We also catch a...
Sir Apollo – No Boundaries
Sir Apollo are a hot new band on the scene and have just released their new video 'No Boundaries' taken from their self titled EP out February 17th 2013. Produced by and featuring Ayo Beatz, the track is packed full of rock influences and is an eclectic mix of genres. The track is a metaphor for the confusion and the...
EXCLUSIVE: OWS talks advice, music and his solo career
If you don’t know who OWS is (you should!), OWS otherwise know as Oritsé Williams from Boyband sensation ‘JLS’. He recently released a hit new single ‘Waterline’ (which is absolutely awesome btw). Check out his new single now! How does it feel to be bringing out music as a solo artist after being in a successful band?It's just very different,...
Wrath of the Titans
A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous Kraken, Perseus is attempting to live a quieter life as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 10-year-old son, Helius. Meanwhile, a struggle for supremacy rages between the gods and the Titans. Dangerously weakened by humanity's lack of devotion, the gods are losing control of the imprisoned Titans...
Diverse Gypsy-Swing Band ‘The Don Fox Scandal’ Returns with a Compelling Video Release ‘Biscuit’
Self-styled gypsy-swing-ska band 'The Don Fox Scandal' describes their recently released festival-felicitious sound as their "most dance-catalytic, jumping, alive atmosphere they've recorded yet." Their latest release 'Biscuit' features witty lyrics and a unique fusion of genres.The band explains that the mishmash of influences range from Electric Swing Circus to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Each band member has their own...
KoolKev Wit Da J R releases latest single So Much Pain
KoolKev Wit Da J R has released his latest track So Much Pain on the 22nd December 2018. Following the death of a beloved family member, KoolKev Wit Da J R took to music to put his feelings into art. So Much Pain hopes to aid people who are going through a similar struggle with grief and channel their thoughts into the song.KoolKev Wit Da J R has...
Dappy drops the lyric video for his emotional up and coming single 100
Despite many personal issues (which we all have) I will say that Dappy is one of the kings of creating catchy hooks and choruses, he just seems to know how to create a commercially viable banger.Case in point-out of the trio from N-Dubz, publically Dappy appears to have been the most successful as an artist. So, after dropping the stirring...
Manny Monroig releases video for latest single ‘No Strings Attached’
Inspired by the modern dating experience, 'No Strings Attached' is the sensual and upbeat R&B pop song from Manny Monroig. Recording the video with D.K MADE THIS during the height of the pandemic was a challenge, but made Manny Monroig push the boundaries on his creativity and change the way he would tell the story. Working with producer and engineer...
DJ Ease new single ‘I Found Love’ out 15 Jan 2016
Dorset based DJ and Producer, Ian Hoskins Aka DJ Ease is set to release a new single on Mixmania Records, the first on the DJ’s fledging imprint, on the 15th of January 2016. ‘I Found Love’ was self recorded using Ableton Live and is set to prove to be one of the best dance records of it’s genre this year....