Music
Rising urban star SeeJay
SEEJAY100, born and bred in South London has been making his mark in the Urban music scene for the last 2 years.At the tender age of 19, SeeJay has already amassed a string of successful performance alongside some of the UK's most renound performers and is rapidly gaining a reputation for his confident and energetic...
EXCLUSIVE: Luminites video and photo shoot plus win a signed Luminites T-Shirt
The Luminites popped over to the Flavourmag HQ for an exclusive photo shoot, performance and live hangout on air ahead of their semi-final showcase on Britain's got talent. Check out the video and leave your comments below if you want them to go through to the next round.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymE8YBSvW_oWe also have a signed T-shirt to giveaway courtesy of Fameless Apparel Follow...
10 Minutes With. . .Yasmin Evans, 1xtra’s New Kid On The Block
We had to feature Yasmin Evans instagram within our interview for Flavourmag to showcase Yasmins talents infront of and behind the camera... There's a new 1xtra babe on the block. Since her arrival in September, Yasmin Evans has slowly been making a name for herself. Projecting a radio presence that's personable, stylish and fully entertaining, ahead of 1xtra live we...
Celebrity Cheaters
Many celebrities have been caught with their pants down and footballer Jermain Defoe can now be added to that list. It has been reported that he cheated on singer Alexandra Burke. Whether it’s athletes, artists or actors, we thought it was about time to name and shame the celebrities that have been caught straying away from their beautiful wives...
Happy Birthday Bob Marley
The late Bob Marley would have been celebrating his 68th birthday today. His far-too-early death is still tragic, but his messages of peace and love continue to live on through his music. The iconic reggae superstar, real name Nesta Robert Marley, was born on February 6, 1945 in a small village in St Ann called Nine Mile.Marley, who sadly passed away...
Amy Winehouse’s father in legal dispute
Since the tragic death of the troubled soul artist on July 23 people have been shamelessly scrambling to make money out of the late singers name. Distraught father Mitch Winehouse was intending to establish a charity in his daughters name to help drug addicts begin a new life free of substance. Just hours after Mr Winehouse announced his plans, his...
Nicki Minaj admits she’s bi-sexual
It's Official! Rapper Nicki Minaj finally comes halfway out the closet and announces she is bi-sexual on her recent interview with Detail Magazine. The mag poses the question: As an openly bi-sexual rapper, do you think hip-hop is getting more gay-friendly? Nicki's reply is "I think the world is getting more gay-friendly, so hip-hop is too. But it's harder...
Forget The Pussy Cat Dolls it just Ashley Roberts!
So a little while back I got a chance to speak to Ashley Roberts one part of the globally successful Pussy Cat Dolls. That said however since leaving the Pussy Cat Dolls, Ashley has more than forged her own identity separate from the group; a stint on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here certainly helped but of...
Angel: Introducing the UK’s best-kept secret
“One word to describe my music would be ‘reality’,” says Island Records’ latest signing. Real name Sirach Charles, Angel is one of those artists you just know is going to become one of the greats. I had the pleasure of spending a couple of hours with the 23-year-old singer/songwriter and came away feeling somewhat refreshed.Angel has penned songs for...
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...
Khalia touches down…
You may recognize the name Khalia from the female reply she wrote to Wiz Khalifa’s, ‘Roll Up,’ which in the space of just a month received over 100,000 hits on YouTube.Not bad for a seventeen year old who entered a management/production state with DMP at the tender age of fifteen. She may be one of the youngest urban female...
Adidas Original Blue
Adidas the three stripped sport brand has launched its new collection 'Adidas Originals Blue' in stores around the UK. Adidas is heavily associated with Hip-Hop because it reflects simple inner city swagger. Fresh denim styles, classic cuts and innovative detailing is the look for this collection with a bit of playful designs. Adidas Originals Blue is entering its fourth season this...
Introducing B.Traits
Flavour caught up with the eclectic Canadian producer and first lady of Digital Soundboy to discuss being a woman in a male dominated industry, the contents of her pockets andher amazing new single Fever which is out now. What have you got in your pockets right now?IPhone, Carmex, my house keys, and a quartz rock.How did you get the name...
Wiz Khalifa: Giving us genuine hard ass music
Flavour chats to Wiz Kahlifa about his engagement to model Amber Rose, how to go from a heavy underground buzz to mainstream success, and whether he can smoke Snoop Dogg under the table... What’s the most asked question you’ve been asked? And what don’t you like being asked? Oh, shit . The most popular question is: How many tattoos do I have?...
Ashley Walters: My top 10 music artists who act
When the bosses at Flavour told me that as Guest Editor I had to come up with a feature for this month’s issue, I thought it would be best to play to my strengths and talk about what I’ve known all my life. As an artist who started in acting at a young age, then crossed over into music,...
Defected records Sam Divine’s music mix will help you move off the mince pies @djsamdivine
DJ Sam Divine is one of dance music’s most influential ladies with epic energy behind the DJ box when it comes to playing her house music sets. With monthly residencies in Naples, Poland and summer-long stints in Ibiza keep her, and dance floors across the UK and Europe, firmly on their toes.She’s also helping to keep people motivated in...
Sourz Giveaway
Don't miss this competiton where you can win an ultimate Sourz package! Make your way to Bluewater Shopping Centre this weekend where Sourz will be bringing summer to life on their national ‘Give it Some…Sourz’ tour.Guys and girls of London can grab the chance to sample a taste of summer with tips from our style experts on the hottest fashion...
Cher Lloyd: The pint-sized starlet is set to be a wild influence on the music scene…
Hip-hop heavyweight Busta Rhymes featured on her single ‘Grow Up’ from her forthcoming album Sticks & Stones, a mix of nursery rhyme style melodies, quick raps, and floating vocals, with a number of urban influences. Acclaimed UK MCs Ghetts, Mic Righteous and Dot Rotten co-signed the singer by rhyming on ‘Dub On the Track’, a baseline heavy, infectious dubstep...
X Factor band Times Red are back and they mean business
Times Red are the band who cranked up the seX Factor on the musical talent show last year. The group consists of three lads Luke, Scott and Staz who got lot's of female attention on the show for their model looks and lifting up their shirts! The group didn't make it all the way in the show and want to be...
Introducing NF – Hip Hop’s Next Big Star!
Every now and then an artist comes along who has the unique gift to evoke emotion when they create music. Music which you do not only hear but you feel. Introducing NF... a rapper from the tiny town of Gladwin in Michigan who's music is set to take off in a very very big way. NF's flow, lyrics and sheer...
Presenting Meshell Ndegeocello
Meshell Ndegeocello is one of the world’s greatest female bass players. Her name is pronounced Mee-shell N-deh-gay-o-chel-o or also known as Meshell Suhaila Bashir-Shakur, was born August 29th 1968. Her electric live performances have scored her incredible music journalism critic reviews and her records have earned her fans worldwide.Here is a little background about her for those who may...
[Video] Kieran Alleyne A Christmas Eve exclusive Misletoe cover!
You may remember last week us introducing to you new and upcoming artist Kieran Alleyne, well here we have a second exclusive Christmas exclusively to Flavour where his fans may go a bit crazy as I know he has quite the following on social media. It's just one more sleep until Christmas, so get your party clothes on, mince pies...
Album Review: A$AP Rocky – Long.Live.A$AP
All hail the self proclaimed "pretty boy." Not only was his outfit "in Vogue," he's finally delivered a diverse but solid debut album effort - 'Long.Live.A$AP'.Unfortunately a vicious leak link meant a mastered copy of his album hit the net a whole month before its January 15 release date. ASAP took it in his stride though and shortly afterwards...
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...
The Grammys: Who Wore It Best?
The 53rd Annual Grammy nominations were held in Los Angeles this year as the stars walked the red carpet ready for our critique.The Best Dressed American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez looked stunning in an impossibly short silver Emilio Pucci dress teamed with killer heels. It’s hard to believe this yummy mummy is now 40!Songstress Mya might not have released a...
Video and images revealed from Tulisa’s new song ‘Living Without You’
Due to an on line leak of the song, Tulisa has brought forward the debut of her brand new single to NOW!TULISA IS BACK but then you always knew she would be… with the announcement of her new single ‘Living Without You’ which welcomes Tulisa back to her first love – her music, and sees her confidently reclaiming the dance floor...
Flavourmag Presents: August Alsina, The Castles & Kid Ink
Welcome to 'Flavour Present's,' a brand new regular feature which will introduce artists and bands who we believe are set to launch an assault on the music industry! At Flavour we have a team of knowledgeable and passionate music experts who are dedicated to discovering the artists with the potential of being the next big thing! Flavour Presents will...
Bob Marley, the man, the myth, the merchandise
Look out for the special Marley feature in our next issue of Flavour Mag. Marley's memory has spread far beyond the influence of his music, today Bob Marley is a global icon in more ways than one. A man well known for his rasta inspired red, yellow and green, symbols of peace and love, why not share some of...
The Marvell Boys: Meet grime’s new superheroes
The Marvell Boys are the latest sensation to come out of a wave of crossover talent arising from the grime scene. But what sets them apart from other grime artists and why are they being called the future of grime? Mary Bello talks to the North London-based collective to get the low-down on their master plan.Vertex, Double S and...
Behind the Sound: The Rockafeller Skank by Fatboy Slim
Bose has taken us on a 5 minute journey into the life of Fatboy Slim aka Norman Cook in this #ListenForYourself behind the scenes video. We get a chance to look at his home, his DJ career, and also an depth look into how he made his hit single The Rockafeller Skank speaking to Damian Harris, founder of Skint Records Fatboy Slim says. If...