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Wahanda’s Daily MobDeal Launches in Leeds
“Irresistible, addictive, unbeatable” Wahanda’s Daily MobDeal launches in Leeds And celebrates with £2 Beauty Treats in All Cities (Pay just £2 for £20 worth of treatments)Following from the massively successful launch of MobDeals in London, Birmingham and Manchester, Wahanda are now launching their irresistible daily treats in Leeds.Where our hard earned cash would usually stretch to a couple of...
Interview: Introducing Los Angeles-based duo CRITTER
Meet the 19-year-old LA residents going under the name of CRITTER Hailing from Los Angeles, Quinn Barnitt and Jake Weinberg met at college and a couple of days later, CRITTER was born.If you're a fan of Best Coast, we think you'll enjoy CRITTER. We chatted to the duo about their new single 'PFC', dream collaborations and their debut EP 'Have...
2011 Movie blockbusters to look forward to
Flavour’s film fiends bring you the ultimate guide to macho movies coming soon. Forget the gym and head to the cinema… All that popcorn action may even help build up those guns.The Mechanic: Out now Hard-core action, violence and a lot of knitted jumpers… what more could you want from a Jason Statham movie? Here the King of Tough is...
Tinashe brings her Joyride Tour to the UK
In 2014 Tinashe released her brilliant debut album Aquarius.It was the proverbial match to the litmus paper seeing Tinashe solidify the amazing album with electrifying live performances around the globe as she supported the great Nicki Minaj.Now she embarks on the sophomore challenge with her forth coming album Joyride (set for release later this year) and a tour which...
Introducing Idris Elba’s musical alter-ego Driis
With starring roles in films such as American Gangsta, Obsessed and RocknRolla under his belt, as well as playing the much-loved character Stringer Bell in cult US show The Wire, Idris Elba has now unleashed his musical alter-ego Driis on the world. We catch up with the East London star to talk music, love and giving something back…ON...
Footie ace Rio hits the karaoke
Here at Flavour we love karaoke. We're not afraid to get up on that mic and rock the joint. Whether we can sing like Mariah or whether we're screaching like a cat. We know many of our readers feel the same way so it was no suprise to us to see Manchester United ace Rio Ferdinand trying his hand...
LashaiJay releases latest single ‘Sweet Lady’
Sensual and seductive, 'Sweet Lady' is the second single to come from R&B singer-songwriter LashaiJay. Only her second official single, LashaiJay has been singing for as long as she can remember and developed her writing style by writing poetry and music since she was young. Inspired by an important person in her life, 'Sweet Lady' is an ode to the...
A new BBC TV show wants you
Flavour Magazine tells you about new BBC TV showHave you ever dreamt about working around fine food & quality drink? And speaking to a diverse range of people?Then this new BBC show will be for you.We are looking for people from across the UK, from a wide variety of backgrounds, who have yet to find their direction in life....
Get ahead in the music business, advice from Kevin Reynolds Pt 2-3
Kevin Reynolds is musician and CEO of KRMB Management. In a career spanning over 25 years, he's worked with the likes of Usher, Take That, Lionel Richie and Phil Collins amongst many others. His management company boasts artists from across Europe. In November 2008, Kevin was selected from over 250 applicants to be one of 20 REACH National Role...
Drum & Bass producer DROL releases latest single ‘The Pied Piper’
Written about themes of emptiness and loss, DROL is back with his hypnotising new single 'The Pied Piper'. An expression of his own feelings, Drum and Bass producer DROL channelled his emotions into the new single, imagining the pied piper hypnotising everyone that is feeling lost. DROL recorded 'The Pied Piper' at his home studio over lockdown and is bringing...
Cadenza drops Foundation featuring Stylo G and Busy Signal
Cadenza is a new name on the scene and follows a veritable wave of very young UK artists plying that old reggae dub sound-it’s a sound that’s so nice it has to be played twice! It’s refreshing and huge to see names pushing sounds of our fore fathers and grandparents.To that effect Oliver Rodigan (an appropriate name me thinks!)...
Seven Dials gives you 20% off your shopping
Seven Dials, Covent Garden’s hidden village will be hosting an exclusive shopping evening on Thursday 29th April, offering savvy shoppers 20% off at participating stores and venues.With extended opening hours from 5pm till 9pm, this gives you the chance to bag key pieces for a fashionable spring and summer ahead.From Urban Outfitters to MAC, find everything you need under...
Cut the Fat: Exercise – Vanity or Life Longevity
Why do some of us pay a regular fee per month for a gym membership, spend a small fortune on training attire, hire a personal trainer, take part in group training or push ourselves to the limits expending blood, sweat and tears on regular basis?Is it down to our wish to feel healthy and live longer or is it...
The-Dream Announces One-Off Show At KOKO, Camden
The-Dream will touch down on British shores this autumn when he plays KOKO, Camden on September 4. Don’t miss the chance to see the Grammy-award winning producer and singer-songwriter touring in support of his upcoming fifth studio album, ‘IV Play,' which will also feature Beyonce, as well as Mr Carter, aka Jay-Z. Well-known for producing and penning tracks for the...
Exclusive images and review from Manchester’s Blackstar gig
Unfortunately I missed the London Blackstar gig but was lucky enough to get tickets to the Manchester leg of their tour. After arriving in Manchester from a 4 hour drive from London I started to question my sanity and if it's worth travelling this distance and back again all for just a rap concert.The last two rap concerts I...
McFly share new track ‘Tonight Is The Night’
British band McFly share new single 'Tonight Is The Night' McFly gives fans a sweet taste of their upcoming album with the release of their new single 'Tonight Is The Night'.Tonight Is The Night' is the second single to be taken from McFly's upcoming new album ‘Young Dumb Thrills’ - Out 13th November 2020. The album will be their first...
Angel brings a different flex.
Angel drops something sweet for the end of the year and the more you listen to it the more you love it.Here he drops a lyric video for his latest single called US and this should be on some heavy rotation. The singer songwriter provides a cut with a slamming hook, chorus and some brilliant melodies which make for...
Tony Stryor and Kallyz releases latest album ‘Discordia’
Inspired by the apocalypse and conceptualised around the emotion of rage, 'Discordia' is the latest release to come from Peruvian artists Tony Stryor and Kallyz. Rooted in Trap, the album pushes the music to a darker place, with both Tony and Kallyz researching demons and other agents of the apocalypse for their lyrics. Musically portraying a dark ambient landscape, the...
Is Nicki Minaj swagger jacking Lil Kim’s style?
Is Nicki Minaj swagger jacking Lil Kim's style? Drake has reportedly defended Nicki Minaj after Lil Kim and Ray J suggested that the newcomer should pay her respects to Kim.The rap veteran told a concert audience on Friday that Minaj ought to pay homage to her for paving the way for her recent success.While Drake blasted Lil Kim and...
Lana Del Rey “Love” video out now
Global superstar singer songwriter Lana Del Rey is set to release her new single ‘LOVE' today. ‘LOVE’ is the first track to be taken from her forthcoming album, which is due out later this year.The album is a body of work created by Lana and her longtime producer and collaborator Rick Nowels. Producers Benny Blanco and Emile Haynie also participated...
Ms D drops the brilliant remix of Nicki Minaj track -The Night Is Still Young
Ok here’s a quick post on the brilliant UK singer Ms D whose credits include collaborations with Chipmunk and Wiley (on Heat wave respectively and writing with names like Rita Ora and Wretch 32. Here Ms D drops the brilliant remix of Nicki Minaj track The Night Is Still Young and I have to admit I actually prefer this remix. Ms D and the producer Jay Weathers (Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran), take the...
The wrap / Trey’s return, Drake’s Kanye confusion & the loss of a Legend
Trey Songz declares new album - Tremaine due to drop March 24. It’s been a steady few months since we last heard the baby making tone of our man Trey Songz who provided us with his most overtly sexual album, Trigga back in 2014, not to mention a stack of mixtapes thereafter. Trey’s seventh album, Tremaine has been made available...
Win a free music lesson with Matti Roots
Are you a budding music talent that would enjoy a free music lesson?Singer/songwriter Matti Roots is offering 3 lucky winners the chance to receive a production lesson, studio session or an introductory instrument lesson.The UK singer has worked with artists such as Terri Walker, Justin Timberlake Vula of the Basement Jaxx and Slum Village and graduated from the...
X Factor Week 1
Since, judging by the recent weather - summer is over, and autumn is around the corner, who could think of a better way to spend your Saturday nights before going out then watching the X Factor. The month of August saw the arrival of the long awaited X Factor auditions, back on our tv screens on ITV1. Over...
Soul Music Royalty, Patti LaBelle, talks to Flavourmag
At the age of 71, Patti LeBelle is pretty much a legend in the world of Soul Music, first starting off her career in the group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells, This union carried on for 16 years before she went solo, and in the early 70’s she released the iconic disco song ‘Lady Marmalade’ which went on to...
BYOB – Peaches
Introducing the new track and music video "Peaches" by Urban punk artist BYOB, out on 10th October.Peaches is the hot and summery re-work of the Stranglers classic. The track has had a 2010 facelift and B.Y.O.B delivers a clear winner here. With an urban, street-smart, and fearless approach to the Stranglers version, B.Y.O.B has cleverly entwined the original hit...
Flawless beauty
Inundated with perfect images it's no wonder we want to look our best all the time. My approach is to erase dark circles, pigmentation, broken veins and then soften features, however not remove character. A flawless completion can be simply achieved selecting and correctly applying 3 key products.1. The first step is to select the right concealer; if you...
Debbie Aramide
Introducing Debbie Aramide: A fresh faced singer/songwriter from North London, determined to make her stamp in the UK’s music scene.From the age of six she has been crafting her talent, attending theatre school, trained by Tameka Epsom and has become a regular performer at Somerset House, now as 22 year old law graduate, she has performed at LoveBox Festival,...
Mogul of the Month: Janelle Monáe
Grammy-nominated singer Janelle Monáe has a voice so powerful, and a style like no other. Sporting colours of black and white, the 24 year old singer captures a timeless look that is both transcending and classic. Her trademark monochrome brogues are incredible and reflect originality and elegance- allowing her to stand out amongst any crowd. Janelle’s love for black and...
Roni Size finally drops some new music.
From Rudimentals, to Disclosure, to Sigma to every producer or act plying the successful trade of dropping drum’n’bass loops or tracks for some of the hottest tracks out right now, few can doubt the importance of Bristol born, Roni Size the dj and producer who made the genres acceptable to middle England.While (it can be argued) other dance scenes...