We need MNEK 100%
While people in truth struggle to pronounce the nineteen year old MNEK’s name, they have no trouble in appreciating his music. The cliché ‘whirlwind’ comes to mind when thinking of his ascendancy to the go to producer, singer and songwriter for number one hits-think Duke Dumont’s globally huge track Need You 100% (2013) which he co-wrote with Amy Kabba...
SteffLon Don – Hurtin Me Remix ft Popcaan, Sean Paul and Sizzla
After closing an already incredible 2017 with an appearance alongside Future and J. Balvin on the remix of MC Fioti's 'Bum Bum Tam Tam' as well as news that her top 10 single 'Hurtin' Me' has gone gold, London's latest superstar-in-the-making STEFFLON DON announces a very special remix of her critically acclaimed debut single. Featuring dancehall legends Popcaan, Sean Paul...
Interview: Introducing Queer artist Becky CJ
South London-based queer artist Becky CJ shares the glorious new single 'Losing Your Perspective' Melting her singer-songwriter talents with a transcendent electro-pop soundscape, the single celebrates her elaborate artistry with soft hues and elegant musicality.Having previously going viral on Tiktok for her 'Tinder Nightmares' tiktoks, We chatted to Becky CJ about her new single 'Losing Your Perspective' and forthcoming EP...
Check out NayNay’s new single: Sunshine
No stranger to chart success, NayNay commanded the airwaves as the vocal powerhouse behind the Platinum certified, Garage classic Bodygroove. With previous hits like Show Me The Money, Phaze One (Wiley) Nicole’s Groove and MOBO Award nominations, NayNay is poised for a takeover. Already established as the Queen of UKG, Sunshine is a bold move from the genre she helped...
Ciara drops I BET remix featuring TI.
Continuing the promo push for her forthcoming album Jackie, Ciara drops I BET remix featuring T.I. a miami bass type sound that takes the original slow jam incarnation of the single and takes it in a whole new trajectory.https://youtu.be/xBRz5vsgqRUAlso look out for the dance vibe of the remix by R3hab.https://youtu.be/Z3m3nqYdeKk JACKIE OUT ON MAY 7TH CIARA//TWITTER//FACEBOOK//INSTAGRAM Contact Semper Ciara – Jackie Tracklisting 1. "Jackie...
Dirty Sneekers UK – The Sound
Mysterious production unit ‘Dirty Sneekers UK’ have shot on to internet sites and blogs with ‘The Sound’ causing a mass of speculation over who is behind the track. Within the first week of the video going live online, the video had amassed views of over 70,000 views and whilst the video gives a humorous day in the life account of a pair of (not so) Dirty Sneekers, there are...
What Went Down: Grammy’s 2012
The Grammy Awards was a sombre occasion given the passing of the legend Whitney Houston on Saturday, the day before the award ceremony.Hosting was LL Cool J who gave an emotional speech, before showing some clips highlighting Whitney's career. Other celebrities also made tributes, such as the British-born Adele, who won all 6 of the nominations that she was...
Exclusive Interview: The Coronas
The Coronas, a band from Ireland, first hit the Dublin rock scene in 2003 and they’re still going strong, back with their new EP Reprise. I sat down with Danny O’Reilly backstage before their headline show at Subterania in London a couple of weeks ago and talked about new music, embarrassing moments on stage and hidden talents.You have been together...
Introducing Alice L
Back with her second single "Hang Up", Alice L is definitely one to watch. Two years ago, Alice made the decision to move away from her small town to London to follow her dream of becoming Pop's next big thing!Inspired by real-life experiences, Alice's sound is carried by its catchy pop melodies sprinkled with a dash of R&B and dance...
Is Lily Allen’s new video Hard Out Here racist?
With displays of debauchery having featured in rap videos for years the sight of women twerking and gyrating in bikini's and thongs is nothing new. However, this sight in Lily Allen's new music video to her single 'Hard Out Here' has sparked cries of racism and quotes stating that Lily is throwing around her white privilege.The video see Lily...
Lanre brings her EP Home
Bringing a folk saturated sound Lanre entices us in by holding our hand and taking us on a pleasant leisurely stroll into her emotively charged world. Her 5-track EP is a great sound that you put on and recline back. The lead single title track Home is a great intro to the talented Nigerian artist-and the EP is a great addition...
Party Dark speak on their unique mix of dance music
You knew them as one half of Hip Hop/ R’n’B group Big Brovaz. Now, we have got the pleasure of knowing Randy and J-Rock all over again, but this time, as the Dance duo Party Hard. Currently signed to the world famous dance label Champion Records, their latest electro-house ‘Let’s Go’ single (set for release on the 18th October...
Original Hackney boy Trevor Nelson talks Radio1/1Xtra Academy
Flavour's Crystal Straker has a quick catch up with BBC 1Xtra DJ, Trevor Nelson, ambassador of Hackney 'Take It On'. What is the Hackney Academy, 'Take It On'all about?It’s a way of connecting with young people who want an insight into this wonderful job and life, but how do you get in? What do you do to get in? What...
WATCH: Flavourmag’s Miranda Loy catches up with Kid Ink
All the way from Los Angeles to London, Miranda Loy caught up with burgeoning global hip-hop star Kid Ink.As well as being know for his unique talents such as his incredible body ink, we believe he is definitely destined for amazing things this year!He talked all things music , tattoos and even described what his ideal women be. '...
Flavourmag Premiere’s Delora’s new single ‘Sober’
Delora are the hot new Pop/Indie band from London. The girls, Lucy and Lauren are hinted on being the hot new property in the UK music industry. Delora are known for writing all their own music, which is a combination of addictive indie pop combined with a finishing layer of catchy melodies. Last year Delora released their debut EP 'Superglue', which...
-19 Perillo releases debut single ‘Pure Sunshine’
'Pure Sunshine' is the introspective debut single from new Canadian rapper -19 Perillo. 'Pure Sunshine' ruminates on people's treatment of mental health, and how action is often taken too late, leaving people to suffer on their own. Using his own experience and observations taken from mainstream media, -19 Perillo felt this issue was so important that it formed the perfect...
Pop/RNB Singer Tiana Troy Channels Aaliyah and Ariana Grande With Debut Single ‘Breathe’
Based in Sydney, Australia, emerging Pop/RNB singer Tiana Troy has released an emotive track ‘Breathe’ produced by Jarrod Bain. Tiana gives us the first taste of her sound, channelling smooth RNB feels of Aaliyah and stand-out vocals similar to Ariana Grande, ‘Breathe’ is a wonderful introduction in the music-sphere for this 15-year-old artist. Of the song, Tiana says, “My track is...
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,...
Cee Lo Green exclusive: ‘The Lady Killer’
Following the huge global success of the single ‘F**k You’ that spent two weeks at #1 in the UK and is fast approaching 250,000 sales, excitement for the November 8th release of Cee Lo Green’s new album ‘The Lady Killer’ has continued to grow exponentially.To give fans an exclusive preview of the album, and for a limited time only,...
Congratulations to FIGURE FLOWS winner of Flavour Ditto competition!
Hey well it is a big massive congratulations to Figure Flows who won the Flavour Ditto competition for that amazing prize of £2500 of promotion.It was great to see how many people got involved and gave their support for their respective acts but there can be only one. Well done to the rest of you guys and thanks for...
Premiere: Ekelle Bares Her Soul On Visuals For ‘Dark Skin & Tattoos’
Canadian rapper Ekelle bares her soul on stunning new visuals for her single 'Dark Skin & Tattoos'. The body positive rapper demands our attention with a lovely white backdrop filled with symbolic notions of love and heartbreak.On the video, Ekelle said, "I wanted to do an abstract contract. I wanted to find a symbolic way to show a breakup that...
Hot Katy Perry goes cold on Miley Cyrus
The Hot'n'Cold singer has slammed Disney popstress Miley Cyrus' wardrobe.Flavour magazine recently Style Spied on Katy Perry's sophisticated vintage wardrobe, and now Katy has 'spied' on Miley.Perry is reported to have said 17 year old Cyrus' provocative dress ups are 'bad'. It seems no one can 'tame' wild Cyrus, as Perry pointed out another Britney Spears in the making.According...
Seth Green on Family Guy, rude humour and more
Seth Green, otherwise known as the voice of Chris Griffin in Family Guy, talks about his character, his love for acting and what it means to be part of a rude/crude humour series watched by over 14 million fans.In Family Guy you play Chris – have you ever met anyone like him? I've never met anybody who summarizes him perfectly,...
More fashion and mayhem – The Sex & the City girls are back!
The moment us girls have been waiting for is finally here – the return of the four ladies we love to laugh and cry with – Sex and the City's Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte are back with a vengeance!Yes, that’s right, Sex and the City 2 is hitting our screens May 28th, and it looks like it’s going...
Real Talk with Arnold Oceng
An actor, rapper and all-round entertainer, Arnold Oceng has featured in the most explosive UK show of 2011; Top Boy, Noel Clarke’s Adulthood, Grange Hill… or you might even remember him as a judge at Miss Flavour 2011!Either way, this guy knows the industry better than most. However, as opposed to the standard interview, we were interested to hear...
Watch Nicki Minaj and Ciara Twerking in ‘I’m Out’ Video
Dressed in tight white catsuits, and gleaming ’90s spaceship aesthetics two of the sexiest women in hip hop singer Ciara and rapper Nicki Minaj look stunning as they compete in the battle of the bums as they twerk in the video for Ciara's new single I'm Out.Ci’s video for her collaboration with former American Idol judge Nicki Minaj “I’m...
Damien Walters: stunt career is kick ass
Every young boisterous male worth his salt has at some point wanted to be a stuntman. After trying a fifteen foot parkour style jump and sustaining a tremendously painful sprained ankle only usurped by extreme embarrassment as my friends doubled in pain, I decided the stunt career was not for me.However, Enter the Battle at the Indigo on the...
ACS Kings & Queens: Jacqstar
Jacqui James, 20, maybe studying sociology but she’s revealing her creative sidethrough fashion with her emerging label Jacqstar. Here we talk to the south Londoner about her entry as a designer in ACS Kings and Queens – an inter-university beauty pageant.Why did you enter ACS Kings and Queens?: I entered ACS Kings and Queens initially because a friend recommended...
Neck Deep at Slam Dunk 2019
The Pop-Punk festival took place last weekend in Hatfield. Slam Dunk South - positioned in the grounds of Hatfield House, brought nothing but an electric atmosphere for the entirety of the day. Hosting well over 60 acts played across nine stages, with set times falling to ensure the grounds were vibrating and ultimately satisfied the entire day. Out of the overwhelming...
Electronic Pop band Dildorado releases latest single ‘Sailor Boy’
Capturing the energy and spirit of Dildorado, their new single 'Sailor Boy' is a fun pop extravaganza that takes you around the world with the character of the sailor boy as he waits for his Captain. Influenced by the Scissor Sisters and Giorgio Moroder, 'Sailor Boy' has been released with a variety of new mixes and fresh sounds to create...