Music
Challenge Bashy to the Skittle Skuffle
Flavour talks to MOBO nominee Bashy about his new album, driving the bus, meeting the Prime Minister and Skittles.How long were you driving buses for? I was driving buses for a year but during the that time was training. Drove the 114, 292, 183. Liked it at first and then started to hate it, long hours, shift work, hard to...
Fitness Focus: Max Philisaire
Max Philisaire is a Haitian Fitness Model, up and coming Actor, and Private Personal Trainer best known for his muscular physique and intellectual outlook on life. He moved to Miami Beach In 2008 where he was featured in Rapper Trina’s music video “Single AgainHis inspirational and motivational posters have been shot for distribution worldwide. The 2010-2011 calendars, fitness guide,...
Become a VIP in your community
The VIP Appeal is a new campaign by the National Blood Service (NBS) in conjunction with the ACLT to encourage Black African, Black Caribbean and South Asian communities to give blood and help meet the need for rare blood types within ethnic minority communities.Statistics show that less than three per cent of the total number of donors are from...
Get The Look: Braun Helps You Get Trim This Summer
The Braun face and body Cruzer - the perfect accessory this summer to get your body in tip top condition!GET THE LOOK: BRAUN HELPS YOU GET TRIM THIS SUMMERThe hottest men in Hollywood are baring irresistibly buff chests this summer, with hair that is trimmed and styled to maximise definition. With a few smart steps and a little help...
Shola Ama’s hot new tune
Perempay and Dee blast out another big tune featuring Brit Award winner Shola Ama.http://www.youtube.com/v/liUE_e9fP54
Threes a trend: White Dress
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for Flavour.Words by Sarah-Jane Adams
MOBO 2009 Nominations
The nominations for the 2009 MOBO Awards have been announced and include an impressive line up of the UK's finest urban music talent as well as global superstars such as Beyonce and Lady GaGa.The MOBO Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious music ceremonies has been secured for Scotland through a partnership of EventScotland and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau...
Queen Ifrica Lioness on the Rise
Queen Ifrica's track Lioness on the rise is taken from her album Montego Bay which is in store now.http://www.youtube.com/v/dL3b9_PO0Pw
Usain Bolt Breaks 100m World Record and Hitler Reacts
Usain Bolt Breaks 100m World Record and Hitler Reacts. Another great Hitler Reacts video. This time it is his reaction to Usain Bolt's amazing 9.58 second 100m race.http://www.youtube.com/v/9xUS30-RFf0
DJ/Producer Shab Ruffcut’s new EP
Bournemouth based DJ/Producer Shab Ruffcut is about to set the dance floors ablaze with this new EP, Puss Puss Cous Cous on his label, Dandy Kid Records. Including 'Becky' and 'For What' - it will be available on digital release on 14th Sept featuring remixes from Switch, Andy C, Jack Beats and Mr Ozio. The Dandy Kid sound brings...
N-Dubz, Pixie Lott, Tinchy Stryder record new War Child single
Award-winning charity War Child today teamed up with the very best in young urban talent to record an epic new single called I Got Soul in support of children ravaged by war around the world.The track, based around the hook line I Got Soul, But I'm Not A Soldier, will throw the spotlight on the vital work War Child...
T.O.K’s new single
Check out T.O.K's single Couple Up taken from their forthcoming album Our World which is in stores from August 31st.http://www.youtube.com/v/5Q5VneAJAqw
Africa meets West Indies comedy show
On Friday 25th September 2008 Nu Cru Entertainments presents 'Africa' meets 'West Indies' in the largest urban comedy show for 2009 featuring 9 of London's finest comedians with 8 going head to head:EDDIE KADI MEETS FELIX DEXTERTOJU MEETS TONY HENDRIKSBOE MEETS SLIMPRINCE ABDI MEETS MR CEEAll hosted by the cockney Bajan QuincyPlus PA's by Duane Lamonte (X-Factor) & Doom...
Mz Bratt: The sassy, Brit MC
It’s the hottest day of the year so far when Mz Bratt bounces into the air-conditioned photostudio for her Flavour cover shoot. While I just want to sit back and relax with a cold drink and a fan, her contagious youthful energy immediately infects the team and the usual buzz of a Flavour cover shoot ensues.With 10 GCSEs under...
Hannah-Rose: A positive message from the global selling starlet
After meeting stunning soul/rock singer-songwriter Hannah-Rose, you can tell there’s never a dull moment when she’s around. She sashays into the studio and greets everyone with a smile and hug as she says ‘Hello!’ with her bubbly northern accent and a presence that fills the room. Having just arrived in London from her hometown of Blackpool, she’s eager to...
Sean Paul: The dancehall king returns with a new album
Mr Dutty Rock himself, dancehall artist Sean Paul is back with his new album. Denise Kodia caught up with him to find out where he could never live, how all men are really mama’s boys at heart and why this album is grandly called Imperial Blaze.What have you been up too? It’s been quite a while since we last...
Jay: ready to share his ‘swagga’
He’s new, fresh and is bringing ‘Hard Swagga’ to the UK music scene, introducing the hottest new act in music, Jay a.k.a Jordan Fell.The young star has worked with acclaimed director Luke Biggins whose previously directed videos for Ludacris, D Bloc and Estelle, to create the video for his debut single ‘Hard Swagga’.Expect to see T2 and some footie...
Jade and her man
Jade Ewen is a former member of rnb group Trinity Stone. She may have come fifth in Eurovision, but now she's hoping to be No. 1 with her sexy new single My Man.Mobo Award winner Chipmunk also features on the remix of the trac. As she sings: "My man, irresistable... My man, got my head on fire," in the...
Threes a trend: Sequins
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for Flavour.Words by Sarah-Jane Adams
Jay-Z confirms tracklisting
As we anticipate the release of Jay-Z's next offering The Blueprint in September and with the new single - Run This Town out Aug 31st, Flavour were excited to receive the tracklisting for the album. Check it out:1. What We Talkin’ About2. Thank You3. D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)4. Run This Town5. Empire State Of Mind6. Real...
More Illa Than Ever
John Yancey also known as Illa J is a hip hop artist, born and raised in Michigan, Detroit. He is the young brother of the late producer J Dilla. His debut album entitled ‘Yancey Boys’ was released by Delicious Vinyl late November. All the production was done by his J Dilla.How did you take an interest in the music...
Who wants to be a….. Facebook Celebrity?
Have you ever had an associate type friend that you rarely see for months on end and you don’t even have each others phone number’s. But when you do bump into each other, conversations flow like it’s running out a tap? I happened to run into one of them named Alex at my friend’s do in Bouji...
Kiss & Tell with Rickie & Melvin
Imagine it is 6am, your alarm goes off and your dreading going to work/college - not a great start to the day! Now imagine waking up to fresh funky tunes, with lots of fun and laughter from young, off-the-wall presenters to fill your morning with madness, hype and lots and lots of energy. Waking up never felt so...
Adidas celebrates its 60th birthday
Tuesday 18th August 2009 marks the 60th anniversary of Adidas and the first registration of the famous three stripes. Founded by Adi Dassler in 1949 the brand has evolved from a small sports footwear company in Dassler’s mother’s kitchen to a global lifestyle sensation. Adidas’ heritage has always lied in inspiring athletes to perform at the highest level and...
Win £500 worth of Apple Bottoms clothing
Apple Bottoms is a clothing line that caters to trendsetting women of all shapes and sizes. Celebrating and liberating the natural curves of a woman’s body is Apple Bottoms’ supreme mission.This unique brand is the mastermind of multi-platinum superstar Nelly. He describes the intent behind the design by saying, ‘A woman should not try to fit the clothes; the...
Jay-Z – Run This Town f. Kanye West & Rihanna
Check out the preview of the video of Jay-Z's upcoming release with Kanye & Rihanna. http://videos.onsmash.com/e/9ngyUhKqmxnAhZnx
Want to work on a magazine?
Immerse yourself in the world of journalism, interview your favourite stars, write articles on issues that are important to you and write music, film and game reviews. Create and photograph a fashion shoot for the magazine and shoot a documentary DVD with your team mates.Sound good? You could gain support, guidance, a fantastic contacts list, qualifications and a leap...
Want to produce your own event
Want to put own you own live event?Wanna learn how to produce and record your own music in the comfort of a professional recording studio?Want to build a list of contacts, gain a qualifiaction, and help get into the industry?Are you 16, 17 or 18 and living in London? If the answer is yes and you would like to...
Immerse yourself in the world of fashion & styling
Ever wanted to work in fashion, but never had the chance or could afford to do the training - well now you can!We are looking for young people to take part in Fashion and Styling course. Where you will get the chance to:• Produce a fashion show and an end of course showcase at Stratford Circus• An introduction to...
The chance to produce your own music
Want to find out about how the music industry works? Interested in producing and recording your own tracks using a professional recording studio? Want to learn about the business side of releasing music, build a list of contacts and gain a formal qualification to help break into the industry - all for free?Are you 16, 17 or 18 and...