Music
To Many Man artist Skepta is lush
So where do you go after a club-banger like Too Many Man? You team-up with another talented UK artist of course, make a music video set in a place where the ratio of men to woman is just about even, put together a track about lust-at-first-sight and call it Lush. Taken from his album Microphone Champion, Skepta’s latest single...
Listen To Variations of Light’s Soulful Debut ‘Petty Love’
Australian Hip Hop/soul trio Variations of Light release a new captivating animated music video to accompany their soulful debut single ‘Petty Love’. As the first single off their upcoming album Lunar Beautific, ‘Petty Love’ touches on the modern-day love story and how social media has affected our perception of relationships.The music video was created by Zona Mind and storyboarded alongside...
Natalie Williams at Shoreditch House review
Natalie Williams stands at about 5ft 10" (in heels) as one of few successful soul singers in the UK, success which as far as she is concerned, is measured by far more than high chart positions.Three months ahead of releasing her fourth studio album ‘My Oh My’, Natalie Williams, the independent artist that she is, decided to throw a...
Swiss chart-topping Zacharria releases new single ‘You’
Australian pop/electronic artist Zacharria has just released his latest single 'You' under Claudia eRecords. This is his 3rd single, following on from 'Living Without You' and 'It's Been So Long', which gave him early success by reaching #1 in the Swiss Dance charts and top 50 in the DJ Charts in Austria. Since starting in his early teens, the Adelaidean...
Win tickets to The Moscow State Circus in the UK
The Moscow State Circus returns to the UK and Flavour has 10 pairs of family tickets each worth £108 to giveaway.This is a once in a life time opportunity to see this award winning show LEGENDA. Bringing with it a huge cast of Russia's greatest and most flexible circus performers. Many of the critically acclaimed acts are pushing...
RockCorps – Give A Little Love
Here is the first ever single from RockCorps, an all-star track featuring Roll Deep, Aggro Santos, Bashy, Wretch32, Davinche, Bluey Robinson and Cleo Sol! Check it out - what do you think?http://www.youtube.com/v/P0daG0cbgCs?fs=1&hl=en_GB&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6
Mide drops – The only way is up
Here at Flavour, we have supported Londoner, Mide and his commercially viable soulful sounds for a year or more. This year we go with another bit of support.His latest single The Only Way Is Up keeps to Mide's general modus operandi by being uplifting without being corny-Tidy!Look out for the official release of The Only Way Is Up 26...
DJ Rocstar releases latest single ‘Anybody Home?’
Alabama based tropical house and EDM producer DJ Rocstar is back from a 20-year break, with an angry new single, 'Anybody Home?' Begging the question, "What possibly could have happened" on that fateful day on Capitol Hill, 6th January, he channels his anger and frustration into this track, giving his listeners a taste of what they've been missing for so...
The Academic – Exclusive interview with one of the best new Irish bands to date!
For those that haven’t heard of The Academic, where have you been? The Academic are one of the best new Irish bands to date! The Academic brought their energetic and high-octane sound to London’s Camden Assembly to a sold out show of committed Indie rock enthusiasts.I caught up with Dean, Craig, Matt and Stephen again backstage where they shared what’s...
Bebe Rexha, is the next big thing!
Hailing from NYC, Bebe Rexha is the next big thing and indeed the next big female artist. A triple threat artist being a; singer, songwriter and a dancer the Warner signed artist is someone you know without actually knowing -at least that is the case here in the UK. Having signed with Warner in 2013 Bebe has gone on to...
Worst employment figures for 15 years means employees should cherish their jobs
Cameron and Clegg received an unwanted ‘wedding present’ in Downing Street when they saw yesterday’s unemployment figures.53,000 more people lost their jobs in the three months to March taking the total number of unemployed to 2.51 million – the worst figures for 15 years.Sahar Hashemi, the founder of Coffee Republic and bestselling author, explains to employees how to stay...
Maurice Hamilton
Becoming his own boss really paid off Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful business, travel the world and work with a whole raft of international brands? Maurice Hamilton does.Daring to be different Like many typical 15-year-olds, Maurice Hamilton found that he was surrounded by friends who were interested in music and decided to take it one step further...
Sean Reid ‘All I Need Is You’
After the club craze of Scottish born Sean Reid’s debut single “All I Need Is You” featuring Cash, the single now follows with a remix edit by Gold Top. This edit explores the club and dubstep genre creating an electric sound which will cause you to gain a case of head-bopping fever.The video shows off Sean Reid’s multiple talents...
Fastest man on earth ‘Lightning’ Bolt wins Laureus World Sportsman of Year Award
Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt - the fastest man on Earth - is the winner of the 2009 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award, after his sensational performance in the Beijing Olympics.Bolt receives the world's most prestigious sports Award from Laureus Academy members Michael Johnson and Edwin Moses.'I'm delighted, it's an an honour to succeed such greats...
Win tickets to Over The Edge dance show
Flavour have a pair of tickets to give away for the new sensational hip-hop dance show at the Barbican this month.The unstoppable Boy Blue Entertainment, part of CREATE10, is bringing two new shows for a two-week residency: Shades of Blue and the world premiere of Over The Edge.A hip-hop beat driving your every move... from commuting to...
Jaaquin Phoenix urges designers to she exotice-animal skins
Joaquin Phoenix is the host of a new PETA US undercover exposé of the exotic-animal skin trade, and the actor is sending the video to Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin.Phoenix, who appears on camera in the PETA US video short, is also sending letters urging the designers to join H&M, Nike, Cole Haan and Overstock.com in implementing policies that...
BREAKING THE ICE: Hip Hop & RnB karaoke Party on Tuesday 1st June
BREAKING THE ICE IS BACK ON TUESDAY 1st JUNE 2010 @ SWAY. BTI IS LONDON'S PREMIER RNB & HIP HOP KARAOKE PARTYTHIS IS A FUN AND FABULOUS EVENT PLUS THERE'S HAPPY HOUR FROM 6.30PM - 8PM WHERE ALL DRINKS & PLATTERS ARE HALF PRICE.Click here for the Facebook event listing.We’re back again on Tuesday 1st June for another incredible...
Ms Dynamite
Lyrically she’s dangerous, physically she’s fierce. Her ability to produce high-energy club music surpasses many, while her style and technique prove ever difficult to rival. One other refreshing characteristic is the fact that she has managed to maintain her career as a female MC, without compromise. Flavour gets the lowdown... What you see is what you get, and Niomi Arleen McLean-Daley...
Rich Slade Announces New Single Gaia
Rich Slade has produced several versions of his latest single Gaia, four of which will be released on the 1st of November, including the official song. With a Roots Reggae vibe stirred through a mix of Latin and Rock, Gaia (Greek Goddess of Earth) explores the formula of unrequited love, drawing parallels amongst the relationships between would-be lovers, life partners,...
Sleeping With Sirens talk new album and UK fans
Since coming on the scene in 2010, Sleeping With Sirens has tested the musical boundaries of rock. The American band are known for being a little bit different as opposed to your standard rock bands by walking a tightrope between pop, metal, hardcore, electronic, acoustic and even a little R&B. Back with their latest album 'How It Feels To Be...
RUSSELL SIMMONS: Message For The New Decade
At the dawn of a new decade, we have arrived at a moment unlike any other in the history of our beautiful nation. We have endured the brutality of slavery, we have survived the pain of Jim Crow and we have overcome segregation to declare our dignity and equal rights. We witnessed and participated in one of the greatest...
Falls Favourites: Brights
Eye-catching neon colour palettes are hitting the catwalks this autumn, alongside elegant silhouettes, giving the brightly coloured looks a modern and elegant edge. Providing just the right amount of femininity and edge, every girl needs something neon-inspired inside their wardrobe this season! Amongst other designers, Christopher Kane, Miu Miu and Cacherel have all intertwined demure shapes with bold colours,...
The 5 Best Singles Of 2012
When we began compiling our Best Songs of 2012 list, there were many conflicting opinions, but after a great deal of research and head scratching, we finally managed to pick a handfull of the most successful singles of the year. So without further ado, D’Banj is up first. 5. D’Banj - 'Oliver Twist'http://youtu.be/CQP-etYU1ps With the help of DJs Abantree and Edu,...
One to Watch: Rotimi
New boy on the music block Rotimi is one to watch out for this year.The singer, songwriter and actor has released a video for his brand new single ‘Hello’ featuring New York’s freshest Hip Hop act, Mickey Factz.The singer hailing from New Jersey has powerful vocals and a swagger that you can smell a mile off. The dude has...
Tupac’s Mother Files Cross-Suit Over Film Project
Tupac Shakur's mother is firing back at independent production company Morgan Creek over the right to make a biopic about the late rapper.In a $10 million cross-complaint set to be filed Monday morning, Afeni Shakur's Amaru Entertainment claims that Morgan Creek, CEO James Robinson and others tried to strong-arm a deal for Tupac movie rights, then sabotaged the project...
X Factor 2012 Tour
Simon Cowell might not be around, but he’s still cashing in. Plans have already been made for the last 9 acts of the 2011 show to hit the road in 2012 for The X Factor Live Tour 2012.The show will feature the bold Misha B, the little pixie child that is Janet Devlin, cutie Marcus Collins, The erm, interesting...
Jimmy Campbell and Bob Boutique host fundraiser ‘Trinity’ Day
On Wednesday 8th of July the Jimmy Campbell group will host a ‘Trinity’Day to raise awareness and money for Trinity Hospice.Trinity Hospice treats terminally ill patients whilst also providing emotional and practical support for their loved ones and families free of charge. Not only are Jimmy Campbell and Bob Boutique donating 50 per cent of all takings on the...
Rita Ora sizzling hot!
Whichever way you look at it, Rita Ora is evidently the newest and potentially most exciting UK female vocalist right now. Signed to Roc Nation and counting Jigga and Drake as “friends” she has in just over a year stormed tabloid and magazine pages for her exotic looks and that peroxide blond hair.Her collabo with DJ Fresh on Hot...
Danso – Be With You [Music Video]
It takes a talented lyricist to tell a thought provoking story of a relationship that can be interpreted and applied to the listener’s own personal journey. Whether it’s a literal interpretation or a metaphorical interpretation, the layers to this track catalyse a touch of soul searching within you. Lace-edged by a melodic and softly delivered hook courtesy of Miss Angel...