Music
Alexis Jordan: Sexy, strong and oh so happy
In September 2008, Alexis Jordan’s YouTube page was racking up millions of views. It was at that time that multi-platinum award-winning production and writing team Stargate – the hit-makers responsible for No1 hits such as Rihanna’s ‘Take a Bow’ and Ne-Yo’s ‘Miss Independent’, that entered into a partnership with Roc Nation, forming StarRoc – contacted Alexis and made arrangements...
Introducing: Krishane bringing his new single Drunk and Incapable ft Melissa Steel
At only 20, (the Atlantic signee) Krishane has a long way to go before he emulates just some of the achievements that his father, (Barrington Levy the great reggae singer) has gained in his his illustrious career. Krishane however has made a great start bringing a pop niceness with a definite flavor of his Caribbean roots. Case in point is...
Flavour TV Scoop
Welcome to Flavour TV Scoop, If like me, you love to watch TV and always have an opinion this is the spot for you.I’ll let you know what is hot and not in TV land. Keeping you informed with a bit of sass.As always Flavour keeps it real. So stay tuned.EastendersEven if you’re not an Eastender’s devotee everyone must...
Gina B : What is Kim Kardashian’s obsession with THOSE black pants?!
It’s a given that a black ensemble is always an option in every woman’s wardrobe. I put my money on the theory that we associate black with a solution to those dreaded, ‘fat days’. Or who knows, maybe it’s just down to the current depression of our economic climate (and not to mention the god forsaken rain being a...
5 of the Best… Alternative Snapbacks
It seems like the snap back trend is here to stay, after coming over from America this trend was very popular last year and will still continue to be. But with any global trend, there are loads of snap backs on the market, here are a few more alternative choices, so that you don't have to look like everyone...
Carla-Marie Williams: Big Mouth, Big Things
Carla-Marie Williams, founder of Big Mouth Entertainment and formerly one of only three top line song writers at Xenomania (one of the biggest production companies in the music business) is on a Simon-Cowell-style mission this year. Having achieved 5 top 10 hits over the past 18 months with Brit Awarding wining and number 1 single, “The Promise” by...
Listen: Krystal Klear ft. Yasmin – ‘One Night Only’
Manchester-based house and boogie expert Krystal Klear returns to Rinse with vocalist Yasmin for ‘One Night Only’, a funky pop new single that brings some serious dancefloor heat. Take a listen.https://soundcloud.com/krystalklear/krystal-klear-feat-yasmin-one-night-only-full-version
Review: Capital FM’s Summertime Ball
The annual 95-106 Capital fm Summertime Ball took place on Sunday (12th June) at London's Wembley Arena. Quite ironic it was called a summer time ball when it was chucking it down all day. The good old British weather didn't stop a whopping 75,000 people making their way to the stadium to see some of music's biggest names hit...
EasyTone
EasyTone trainers are the way to get yourself a great looking behind!Last week Kelly Brook launched a naked billboard of herself, sporting only Reebok EasyTone trainers.Kelly has been a fan of EasyTone for a few months and credits them with helping her get in tip top shape for her nude shoot and getting her bikini ready this summer.She says,...
Sneakbo shows us the wave
Sneakbo has just independently released his dance-influenced single ‘The Wave,’ which has been playlisted on Radio 1’s B list, and is produced by the dynamic duo Ill Blu. The single comes with a Nu Skool remix from Mike Delinquent, along with a Sibling dubstep remix and various others. The South London rapper can let his amazing Youtube and download...
Frixion: the UKs hottest new boy band
Neil Painter, David Stanton and Johnny Wright walk, talk, look and most importantly sing like the UK’s latest pin-up boy band. But don’t confuse them with your everyday manufactured group – these Midlands lads have been friends since college, and after working the music scene for over three years got their break by signing with label Fame City. They...
What went down at the Leeds Festival 2014 @relentlessdrink
Music Mud and Madness the setting of Leeds Festival. Arriving late on the Friday night with my good friend Seb we had missed the period of settling into the festival vibes during the day and had instead landed right in the middle of the party. Approaching the gates to the festival hearing Blink 182 in the background a massive...
Where Are They Now? | Singer Kallaghan From N’n’G’s ‘Right Before My Eyes’
It was one of the most notable records in the bumper year for old-school raves and underground anthems. 90's ravers will have no trouble recalling N'n'G’s two-step monster hit ‘Right Before My Eyes,’ featuring the powerhouse vocals of Kallaghan. If you were a twentysomething during this time, you may remember singer-songwriter Kallaghan as the object of many male crushes. In tribute...
Christmas Road Trip Music – Six Songs That Should Be On Your List
If you’ve got a long drive ahead of you this Christmas, why not make it a bit more festive with some Christmas music. Not only will it help you get into the holiday mood, but it will also give you something to sing along to as you drive. Keep reading for a list of songs that can’t be missed...
Flavour introduces StooShe…
With a new YouTube reality show The Only Way Is Stooshe, a collaboration with ‘Billionaire’ rapper Travie McCoy in the pipeline and hard-hitting but hilarious single ‘Betty Woz Gone’, quirky threesome Alexandra Buggs, Courtney Rumbold and Karis Anderson are proving ‘girl power’ is alive and kicking. Soon after manager Jo Perry discovered them, producers Future Cut quickly made sure...
A Lil Twist Of Trevante
It is without doubt that the number of talented artists who are below the age of twenty coming through and being successful is increasing like a virile lemming colony. More frightening is the fact that they are generally able to deal with the pressurres of being musicians alongside the fame with the fortitude and experience of a veterans. Soon I...
10 Minutes With. . . Twin B
Twin B has been the reigning voice of 1xtra’s weekday breakfast show for over two years now and his repertoire in the music world is untouchable. As the mastermind behind a number of successful artists, the untiringly rocking, high-energy DJ is living the best of both worlds, too. Appearing on his breakfast show means you've made it in music....
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...
Ra’ed Meets Mindless Behavior
Comprised of four swaggered boys - Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray and Princeton are Mindless Behavior – at only 14 years of age, these young boys cause a frenzy and pandemonium wherever they go, so much so they’ve even had to shut down streets when they're in the neighbourhood. Formed back in 2008, the road to musical success has been...
D12’s Bizarre takes it back to Detroit
Bizarre is generally thought of as D12’s funny man, the big shirtless guy in the shower cap at the front of the stage spitting profanity. However, after discovering what some fans thought of him on their blogs, he thought it was time to remind the public what he’s about and where he came from. Which is precisely why Bizarre’s...
Eliza Doolittle: In Your Hands out 14th October @elizadoolittle
Watch Eliza’s live piano rendition of ‘Waste Of Time’. Eliza Doolittle will release her album ‘IN YOUR HANDS’ through Parlophone Records on OCTOBER 14TH 2013. The album is the follow-up to her self-titled debut which entered the charts at #3, sold over 500,000 copies and spawned the hit singles ‘Pack up’ and ’Skinny Genes’.On the live front, Eliza has...
Exclusive interview with new musical trio Divine Unity
Divine Unity are an up and coming girl band with a strong, unique sound which mixes pop, soul and inspirational music. Currently performing at Charlotte Street Blues, Amardeep Sohi catches up with Sasha, Martina and Sharlene to talk about their influences, the X-factor and what’s missing from the music industry.Tell me about how Divine Unity formed? Sasha: We fell into...
Special coverage of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards
The always effortless beauty looked like a goddess in a floor length figure hugging Marchesa gown with sparkly overlay, delicate bodice and dramatic ruffled train. To finish off her look she kept hair and makeup fresh and minimalistic, but hey with bone structure like that who needs the old paint roller!So walking the red carpet pregnant may not be...
5 of the Best… Party Heels
With the party season upon us, the time honoured question comes back to haunt us, which shoes should I wear? With a variety of functions to attend from office parties to New Year's Eve events, here are 5 of the best heels to get you through the party season. The Dream Shoe:Christian Louboutin 'Corneille 100' leather pumps £385 These classic shoes will...
Flavour Weekend Round-up: Rihanna stuck in the middle, LL Cool J vs Burglar, Kanye for ‘Idol’ and Bow Wow Twitter siege
Ooh na na: Chris Brown, Rihanna and Drake under the same roof? So the VMAs is only around the corner, and already the controversy has begun. Chris Brown, Rihanna and Drake are all expected to attend, and if that’s not enough to keep us all talking: both Drake and Chris are up for ‘Best Male Video’. Let's hope the two...
Michaela: The Birth of a Poet – ‘Fixing Barbie’ album
When you hear the words fixing Barbie it instantly makes you think what’s wrong with Barbie? Well this is what Michaela is trying to rectify with this album. With tracks like ‘Love is’, ‘Next’ and ‘Beautiful’ we realise just what she’s trying to say about Barbie and to woman worldwide. What is that exactly? To be empowered. However if...
MTV Top 10 Hottest MC’s 2012 (Full List)
The MTV UK released their Top 10 UK emcees recently and now is the time for our US counterparts to publish their annual list.So who are the biggest and most important figures in rap today? Is Big Sean a better rapper than Eminem, Ludacris and Common? MTV's list always creates controversy but if its based on radio airplays and...
Emil Nava-“It’s a wrap!”
Emil Nava is the UK director that the stars go to when they want a hot video to add to a banging cut think-Delilah or Rita Ora. It’s no surprise then that Emil’s been asked to help the Brit awards go off with an explosion of seismic proportions.In celebration of MasterCard's 15th year as partner of The BRIT Awards,...
Amy Kaur: The TV presenter on how she started in the industry
The TV industry is very competitive with only determined individuals breaking through. TV presenter Amy Kaur is a rising star managing to succeed in a notoriously difficult industry. Splitting her time between London and her hometown Coventry, Amy talks to Flavour about Brit Asia TV, celebrity interviews and pursuing a dream job.Tell us about your TV show? I host a...
Back With A Bang: X Factor Duo MK1 Debut New Single ‘Let Go’
X Factor favourite MK1, who appeared on last years series, have unveiled their brand new single, ‘Let Go’. The track is a real toe tapping summer groove with an infectious beat and vibe. The duo, who co-wrote the song with up and coming producer Skripture recently shot the video and are promising fans “the party of a lifetime! It’s...