Sneakbo: A New Wave
Sneakbo has been the name on every ones lips in the UK music scene this year.If you don’t know about the 18 year old from Brixton, he has been causing a frenzy with his tune ‘The Wave’ which has already gained over 4.5 million views on YouTube just from word on the street. His following has led to collaborations...
Competition: Budding music producers wanted to compose soundtrack for sickle cell charity
Today sees the launch of an exciting competition, ‘Sound of Broken Silence’, for all budding musicians and music producers to compose and produce a track for youth charity group, Broken Silence. The sickle cell charity and its patron, actor Richard Campbell who recently appeared in Anuvahood, are looking for a talented individual or group to put together a soundtrack...
Musicalize brings two heavyweight headliners in the coming months-Nelly and Omarion!
Musicalize is the UK’s fastest growing live music showcase event, having worked with a stellar list of talent over the past 3 years, think; Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Lil’ Kim, Eve, Brandy, Ciara, Ryan Leslie, Ed Sheeran to name but a few. In 2015 Musicalize starts off again with a bang bringing two heavyweight names from the US in the shape of...
The Digital Age
Flavour connects you to all that’s in and online now...Twitterati: US rave, rap, being blocked...This month’s Twitterati is Janice Spence who you can tweet @madnewsblogWhen did you sign up to Twitter? I signed up in July 2008, but started tweeting like a maniac in early 2009.Why did you join Twitter? A US-based friend was raving about it and said I should...
Grime Rapper ‘Podgy Figures’ Drops New Video ‘Wrap Up The Ting’
After the successful release of his critically acclaimed track 'Hardest' in March last year, West London rapper Podgy Figures has released his new video to accompany his newest track 'Wrap Up The Ting'. Notorious for clever rhymes layered over bold and heavy bass tracks, this track doesn't disappoint. The video itself was shot at Podgy Figures' own house with the...
WATCH: The YouTube Music Awards 2015 Show Now
Celebrate the artists you viewed, shared, and loved the most last year with an awards show like you’ve never seen before. Featuring established and emerging acts already on their way to a big 2015, youtube have teamed with Vice to create an exclusive collection of 13 official, new music videos. Watch them all at once, or one a day, this show’s all yours.YouTube...
N-Dubz creates music video entirely within LittleBigPlanet 2
In between their time of switching up their image, recording in the studio and trying to crack America, chart topping music trio N-Dubz managed to create their official music video for their new single 'Took It All Away' exclusively within LittleBigPlanet 2.The group's members - Dappy, Tulisa, and Fazer - were all replicated as a Sackpeople for the video.Speaking...
Sky1 is looking for the next Jay-Z, Rihanna, JLS or The Saturdays
Sky1 is looking for the next Eminem, Lily Allen, Kings of Leon, Take That or Vanessa Mae. From Plan B to The Beatles, Kanye West to Keith Urban, Miles Davis to Michael Buble, AC/DC to Arctic Monkeys, Jamie Cullum to Katherine Jenkins. Whether you’re an eight-year-old beat-boxer, a huge gospel choir, a rock group or grime mc looking for...
Shift K3Y drops third installment from Off The Record
So like I said here at Flavour we are keeping a close eye on Shift K3y who continues to put out some classy material. The third installment is a track called Still Love You featuring co-writing assistance from Grammy winning James Fauntleroy. It’s track that continues with the same Shift K3y tenets; it’s commercially viable rnb with smatterings of old school...
Tweetwatch
A round up of the weeks most flavoursome tweets. Who’s letting it all out and who’s slating who. Let the tweets commence!1. Abit of advice to giggs fans. Don’t go there! anyone who tweets me stuff like'if u dnt follow me i'll unfollow u'shall be blocked instantly for bein a wimp (sn1giggs)2. Jay Sean’s mum is certainly down in the...
The X Factor Finalist Sam Callahan performs live for Flavourmag @samcallahan94
You've seen him wowing the X factor audiences over the weekend, we are happy we spotted his talent first at our live hangout show, check out Sam Callahan and Room 94 performing here.Wishing sam all the best, and hope to see him in the live shows.
Kristie Killick And Wezzy Shine Bright In Their Cover of Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’
When 17-year-old Kristie Killick decided to perform a cover of Rihanna’s hit song ‘Diamonds’, she took it to a completely different level. The 5-minute long, piano-laden cover of RiRi's hit see’s the rising star delivering something that is enough to make the original irrelevant. Whereas many may opt for a solo, Kristie is accompanied by rapper Wezzy on this refreshing...
Who are the real bad boys of the UK rap scene?
As his trial on charges of assault, common assault and affray continues, Dappy was accused of starting the brawl from which the charges stem, which took place at a petrol station in Guildford last February. We are familiar with stories of US rappers being arrested, put in jail or rumoured to have committed some sort of law breaking act ranging...
Wiley’s new song feat. Emeli Sande
East London's Richard Cowie aka Wiley is set to release his new song on 28th February 2010 'Never Be Your Woman' featuring Emeli Sand.http://www.brown-eyez.com/files/2009/11/wiley-3-1.jpgProducing and mentoring most of the scene's biggest names including Dizzee Rascal, Tinchy Stryder, Chipmunk and JME, Wiley is a genius producer and groundbreaking MC who has taken his music scene from an underground phenomenon to...
Sean Combs on Get Him To The Greek
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs has been many things in the industry over the years - rapper, producer, clothing designer, magazine publisher, reality-television star and business executive. But what was it like as the funnyman of comedy movie 'Get Him To The Greek'? Read the interview to find out...The character of Sergio is a lot of fun. How much...
Discover Walla C’s Tapestry of Textures in Newly Released ‘Daylight’ EP
Brazilian born, Melbourne-based producer Walla C channels his heritage in his latest ‘Daylight’ EP, a five-track journey through his various production styles and musical influences. Produced during the spring of 2018, ‘Daylight’ EP features a vibrant blend of soulful hip-hop beats and electronic grooves. The five tracks are sprinkled with synths and Rhodes, some of which are sample-based, but all...
Far East Movement on their No. 1 hit & working with Lady Gaga
If you thought LA-based electro, pop and rap group Far East Movement were going to be a one hit wonder then you were wrong. Having already sold five million copies of their head banging number one smash hit Like a G6, Far East Movement also known as (FM) have been as busy as a beaver bridging the gap between...
IV Rox Release ‘Under The Bridge’ Remix Package
After their debut EP Imperfections peaked at Number 12 on the iTunes Pop Chart back in February, the IV Rox ladies are back with a special remix package especially for their Roxstar fans. ‘Under The Bridge’ was a clear fan favourite from the EP, and so the ladies teamed up with two super sick producers to complete the special ‘Under The Bridge’ trilogy.Complex UK...
Kira Rizavi releases video for debut single ‘Breathe Down’
‘Breathe Down’ introduces the world to the revelatory warmth, positivity and soaring vocal acrobatics that free spirit Kira Rizavi brings to R&B and Soul. Here, at last, is a Generation-Z Diana Ross or a flower-child Rihanna. This year has given us plenty to worry about, but in 'Breathe Down,' it also gives us the prophetic wisdom of an unstoppable young...
TY: The [r]Evolution of Hip Hop
The interesting thing about getting ready to interview an artist when they’re in the midst of shooting a music video is that it’s almost never going to be at the designated time but then also, somehow, you find yourself as a dance extra in it when all you came to do was be a journalist! The thing about UK...
Lady Saw: Proving her way reigns supreme…
Queen of dancehall and Mama Saw are two of numerous titles accredited to Marion Hall, best known as Lady Saw. Her influence and impact as a female artist in dancehall remain unrivalled, with a glittering career spanning two decades. Her latest album, aptly titled My Way, marks a departure from long-time record label VP – now she’s writing all...
Tina O’Brien and the Nectar Budget Babes
In these austere times, Tina O’Brien and the Nectar Budget Babes rally the nation to ‘Keep Calm and Carry One’. As the new Government unveils its emergency budget, Nectar encourages consumers to use loyalty cards to save money and still treat themselves
Gabriella Cilmi releasing double single
Cilmi's ‘Defender & Magic Carpet Ride’ is releasing on 22nd August 2010.Gabriella Cilmi's second album 'Ten' sees the just-turned-18 Australian singer-songwriter discovering her inner disco diva. Inspired by the likes of Giogrio Moroder, Blondie and Donna Summer, and working alongside the likes of uber producers Dallas Austin (TLC, Gwen Stefani, Michael Jackson), Xenomania (Girls Aloud, Kylie Minogue,...
Exclusive Interview: Tori Kelly talks James Bay and embarrassing moments
I sat down with Tori Kelly at the Langham Hotel in London before her show at the O2 Brixton Academy. For those that don’t know who Tori is, she’s a relatively new artist who is taking the world by storm. Tori Kelly recently performed at the Grammys with James Bay and is ready for what this year has to come.Your...
Wild Youth release ‘Can’t Move On’
For the last couple of months, the lads from Wild Youth have been non-stop working in the studio on new music between Dublin and London and we can only hope this means we’re getting an album. These lads first caught my attention with their debut single ‘All or Nothing’. Since then Wild Youth has released a number of up-tempo, heartfelt...
You’re too hot for that
Practising what you preach can be a hard lesson to learn... We can’t understand why our friend goes back to the same possessive/irresponsible/cheating/insecure partner time and time again, until the record is not only broken, but shattered. That relationship clearly isn’t healthy and certainly not a happy one the majority of the time. So why does your usually rational,...
Alexis Kings Announce New Single ‘Squire’
Alexis Kings has announced the release of their brand new single ‘Squire’ via iTunes and all major media providers. The song is from their soon-to-be-released EP ‘Squire’, which was recorded in Lincoln at Chapel Studios, home to such records as Arctic Monkey’s ‘Whatever People Say I am, That’s What I’m Not’ and Catfish And The Bottlemen’s ‘The Balcony’. The new...
Dive In to an interview with Trey Songz
Trey Songz has become undoubtedly one of the ladies favourite’s gents in the music and entertainment industry we wish we could have more than just music from, if you get my drift. The sexy singer first hit the scene in 2005, however it wasn't until 2007 after the release of his second album, which hosted hits like ‘Can’t Help...
Flavour Editor Judges Live and Unsigned
Flavour Magazine's editor Annika Allen joins the Live and Unsigned panel as a guest judge, where she will decide who out of the pop and urban category will be crowned the winner at the UK's largest music competition for unsigned artists. A battle of the bands and singers competition like no other. The Live and Unsigned Festival is an...
Twitwatch: your weekly guide to celebrity tweets
A round up of the weeks most flavoursome tweets. Who’s checking out who and who’s beefing with who. Let the tweets commence!1.Double Brit winner Tinie Tempah must have ran out of inspirations for penning hits, let’s hope he hasn’t passed out just yet.Watching deal or no deal....is it me or is Noel Edmonds chatting up alll the girls on...