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Exclusive Interview: Nelly On His New Single, ‘Hey Porsche,’ Making Good Music, And Working With T.I.
Even if he had decided to quit after releasing his debut album, ‘Country Grammar,’ Nelly would still have a place in rap history. With more than 30 million albums sold worldwide, the Grammy-winning rapper is ranked as one of the best-selling male artists in American music history. Thirteen years later, and he’s decade-plus career, sees him still standing with...
Freedom in music – Sarvi
Sarvi is the 22-year-old, self-styled, Persian singer/songwriter from Mayfair. Her ever-growing presence on the UK and European club scene has made her name one to watch for 2012.The new single, ‘Amore,’ and previous single, ‘Stereo Love’ have been playlisted in Chicago and San Francisco, with ‘Amore’ being broadcasted all over Florida by several net radios, and ‘Stereo Love’...
Exclusive Interview: Hudson Taylor
I sat down with Harry & Alfie from Hudson Taylor in possibly the darkest room at The Scala ever; we could hardly see each other as I asked them how the tour was going. We haven’t played in the UK as a headliner in about three years so this tour has been exciting, seeing the same faces from years ago...
Lady Chann ft Rage-Not Me
Co-signed by Radio 1’s Toddla T, check out Lady Chann terrorise her forth coming single Not Me.Check out the official video too! NOT ME OUT 13 12 15 TWITTER//FACEBOOK
Meet the newest kid on the block…PW
Akheim Allen is making waves in the vast ocean of the urban scene and has managed to get himself noticed as one of the most promising new artists to surface this year. His single ‘Sensible’ is out on September 19th and comes from his forthcoming mix tape ‘NKOTB’. Meet the newest kid on the block…PW. Not only has he secured...
London based trio @AllAboutShe release their debut EP “Go Slow” via Soundcloud! @JoeWa113r
All About She are a trio made up by James Tadgell, John Clare and Vanya Taylor. Tadgell and Clare provide the slick upbeat garage tempo beats with an exciting electro house twist, while Taylor delivers on every track with her flawless vocals.With the successful well known track "Higher" already under their belts this is a trio not to be...
Lethal Bizzle: Bringing the Fester Skank competition!
It’s been over ten years now since Lethal Bizzle came onto the scene with More Fire Crew and then dropping his underground and over ground smash Pow (2004). Since then a bevvy of hits like Leave It Yeah (2012) have followed bringing him a loyal fan base and of course recognition as one the torch bearers of the grime scene who...
MTV presents Example
MTV and Gift Music have teamed up to put on a series of exclusive live shows featuring the best established and emerging talent around.Taking place across the country, each show will present our pick of the finest, freshest acts out there – some already big stars and some on the way up.Up next is Example plus support at Dingwalls,...
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...
Dynamo the Magician: My World In Play
Following on from the launch of the PlayStation® Vita on 22nd February, PlayStation is excited to release two short films by TV award winning magician Dynamo. PSVita gives you the ability to play anytime and anywhere, get a glimpse into Dynamo’s magical world where anything is truly possible.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZXAgtDBvJc]
Spoony Rachi releases latest EP Krazy but True
Up and coming Hip Hop talent, Spoony Rachi is set to release his latest EP Krazy But True on the 17th May 2019. Krazy but True pours out an authenticity Hip Hop flare, with its passion-filled lyrics and raw imagery that blend in every line. Like his best work to date, this track is a direct reflection of both Spoony...
London 2012: Day 10 at the Olympics
...Great Britain are in third place on the medal table, USA in second place and China in first. Let's see if yesterday's 19 exciting medal events altered the ranks by the end of the day, as 18 gold medals were up for grabs.Jason Kenny sprint cycled to success in the mens finals yesterday, securing Great Britain's second gold medal of...
The BRIT Awards 2012 Nominees
The BRIT Awards are back again! Here at Flavour HQ we are so excited to see who will be category winners, which are listed below. Ed Sheeran and Jessie J have the most nominations; this is a great award show to watch and congratulate UK talent at its best.British Male Solo Artist Ed SheeranJames BlakeJames MorrisonNoel Gallagher’s high Flying...
Thai Matic… looking to bring it all together.
Thai looks a lot younger than his actual age, but in truth his mind set is definitely age appropriate. He talks with an intensity and maturity that generally comes from having seen a couple of things. Whilst he tasted success within a group his solo career has really set a bench mark. Opening up for Jay Electronica has been a...
Calling all make-up enthusiasts
Learn a new skill or update your seasonal trend knowledge from The Safe Beauty Association (SBA).Individual half-day makeup master class programmes are launching with their first lesson taking place in April.There are five to choose from each costing only £50 and they are being held in Dermalogica’s flagship London store at 8 Lancer Square, Kensington Church Street, London W8.All...
Statement by Wyclef Jean on Haiti earthquake
The following is a statement by Wyclef Jean on yesterday's magnitude 7.0 earthquake outside Port-au-Prince, Haiti:"Haiti today faced a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion, an earthquake unlike anything the country has ever experienced.The magnitude 7.0 earthquake - and several very strong aftershocks - struck only 10 miles from Port-au-Prince.I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and...
Music Video: Dem Two She’s Dangerous @wearedemtwo
Check out 'She Dangerous' from rap duo, Dem Two, featuring UK producer and artist Ayo.She Dangerous has already been tipped as one of 1xtra's Ace & Vis‘ ‘Fantastic Four’ and will be one to look out for this Summer.What do you think of the video and the track? Click here to buy an MP3 of the single.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bjwpygWWnw
Introducing… Crisis Musik
Hailing from North London, Crisismusik is a rapper, song writer and university student. When talking to the 19-year-old, he said his inspirations ranged from Michael Jackson, Tupac and UK Grime on a whole, whilst saying his music holds many elements, from Indie to Hip Hop.Oh, and he loves RnB. It seems his eclectic tastes are the way forward, because in...
Flavour DJ Council: DJ Chef
As well as juggling his 9-5 job, DJ Chef manages to be a banging presenter on his Monday to Wednesday show on Whoa 90.4 FM and one of the biggest up and coming club DJ’s. His style is all about how you present the tracks rather than playing every track that is...
This is Twissman!
With the pending release of his much awaited new single, ‘Sumo’, Flavour teamed up with the South London Rapper, Twissman for an exclusive interview. This young man is the complete package: suave good looks, determination and confidence in his abilities. His title reflects the charming, yet streetwise, laid back but somewhat ambitious air you get when in his...
Florence
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. When I got the opportunity to fly there, naturally, I jumped at the chance. With glorious food, handsome Italian men and stunning scenery to shoot – it’s the perfect setting for a female photographer, Flavour didn’t have to ask me to go twice.Florence is a beautiful city, with...
The life and times of the Motown stars
For anyone who has followed the Motown movement, this book is a perfect supplement to your collection of vinyl disc’s and supreme sister hair do’s.The book takes us through the timeline of Motown records, where they began, have been and are now. For many like myself who are not Motown educated or were simply not born into that era,...
Azealia Banks poses nude for Playboy and reveals groundbreaking video for “Wallace”
Azealia Banks playboy images have now been released. And guess what? The probably wont break the internet. The reason being is that you have to buy the print edition of Playboy to see the full nude shoots. For the past few days we have had so much hype around the Azealia Banks Playboy shoot, rumours where circulating that we may...
From style to career wisdom celebs have advice for it all!
They may be all shiny, live their lives in the fast lane and shop like there’s no recession but celebrities give good advice when it comes to life. Wanna get some career advice from Usher? Love tips from Jason Derulo? Fashion tips from the likes of Tinie Tempah and Esmee Denters? Need to know how to vibe in a...
Centre Stage – Endzone Image
EndZone Image creative consultancy is a fresh and dynamic company created in 2006 by Mel Leonard and Semone Ballin. EndZone Image specialises in fashion styling, hair design and make-up artistry and more recently Model Management - which is growing in success!With 15 years of experience in fashion and beauty between them, the duo had a passion and drive to...
5 Reasons we love Stylo G
We're huge fans of Reggae music but now we can accredit Stylo G for putting London on the map, with riddims that include his current release 'Badd' featuring Sister Nancy and previous hit 'Soundbwoy.''Soundbwoy' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lANLyt24c4Autumn is amongst us and Winter is creeping in but Stylo G's music is that magic tonic we've been looking for. He's not stereotypical with his...
Jake Quickenden TOPLESS photos, exclusive acoustic session and interview
Talented singer-songwriter Jake Quickenden rose to prominence on last years X-Factor where he along with six other candidates which included the now 2012 winner James Arthur, finalists Rylan Clark and Jahméne Douglas along with RNB singer Nathan Fagan-Gayle and Adam Burridge went to judges houses under the mentorship of Nicole Scherzinger.It was a pretty tough category and even Jake predicted...
Premiere: Sultry Soul Singer Zoe K’s ‘It’s Just What I Like’ Album
Sultry soul singer Zoe K has given us a sneaky premiere of her new album ‘It’s Just What I Like.’ A force to be reckoned with Zoe K's delicious album is a mix of everything, with fuses of jazz, blues and soul guaranteed to stimulate the body.It’s no secret that the album was recorded partially in New Orleans and in Melbourne,...
Flavour at American InterContinental University London Fashion Show
Watching a fashion show is a bit like falling in love. There’s a mixture of curiosity, anticipation, butterflies and lust when beautiful clothes sail down the catwalk. And the thrill is all the more intense when watching graduate fashion shows.Fledgling designers are taking their first steps towards fashion greatness! Flavour headed down to the American InterContinental University Fashion Show...
Childish Gambino
Donald Glover arrives for the interview every bit the approachable friendly comedian he is. It’s surprising then that this same man, Childish Gambino as he’s known by many of his fans, is also the rapper currently paving a way for himself in the music industry, with hits like ‘Freaks & Geeks’ amassing over six million views on YouTube. He’s...