Flava is now seemingly married with two kids. He's still loving life in the slightly smaller, reunited version of the band and is probably popping up at a student union near you soon. To date, he still occasionally performs with a few members of the group but also works in the import/exportindustry. More recently in 2013, he gave the pop game another shot by teaming up with Adam Rickitt, Gareth Gates, Dane Bowers and Kavana for ITV2's The Big Reunion for new manband 5th Story. You may have been watching Love Island this year and thought where do I know that guy from? He's pretty unrecognisable these days with cropped hair and a thick beard. He's currently helping 19-year-old singer-songwriter Miller Blue break through into the industry. Self-proclaimed pioneers of "chav" culture, ten-piece pop/rap act Blazin' Squad scored an impressive six consecutive Top Ten hits in just two years. Speaking of plans for a reunion, Chris had previously said: It has to be done in the right way but were not against it. But Blazin' Squad were infamous for their pretentious attempts to seem "street", their love of oversized clothing and enjoyably preposterous interviews at the hands of Simon Amstell, then-co-host of T4 showPopworld, who famously asked them, "So, how's puberty going? Peach Recordsin alla he julkaisivat ensimmisen singlens uudistuksen jlkeen, "All Night Long", keskuussa 2006. In February 2006, they released a second single, "One More Night Alone", which reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart. Back in The Squad's glory days, Olivier got the date of his band's first number one and the date they signed their record contract on his arm. From Blazin' Squad, that's where. He's also engaged though, so try not to let your early 2000s feelings ignite all over again. Em maio de 2006, foi anunciado que Rocky-B, Reepa, Spike-E e Melo-D iriam se reformar e se apresentar como uma verso de quatro integrantes do Blazin 'Squad. After Blazin' Squad, they became the successful production duo Mojam. Months earlier, So Solid Crew, the amorphous garage group from Battersea, had emerged from pirate radio obscurity into the mainstream thanks to the relentless patter of their hit single 21 Seconds. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Their debut album featured three hit singles, including Love on the Line and Where the Story Ends, and their follow up, Now or Never, had another, Flip Reverse. The single fared slightly better than the previous single but could only peak at #51 on the UK Singles Chart. View our online Press Pack. Associated With After years away from the limelight, Marcel appeared on the third series of Love Island and came in fourth place with Gabby Allen. This is false- Corleta Somerville is Rocky B's mum! Strictly's Karen Hauer teases future judging role, Creed 3 star talks building intimacy with co-star, EastEnders reveals big twist in Eve and Suki story, Emmerdale star shares future of Paddy's dark story, Sims 4 Growing Together 28% off in pre-order deal. Kenzie appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2005 and he was one of the youngest contestants to ever enter the house. The 10-piece boyband from London went on to achieve seven Top 10 hits in various flip-reversed line-ups (remember the Friday Hill reboot circa 2005/2006? There's too many to tag but you know who you are. In his free time he enjoys cycling and enjoying ice creams on a hot day. The Squad's Reepa tells Leigh Mytton all about it. Love Island 2017: who are this years contestants. To sign up for the Hull Live newsletter, click here. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. He also dated former glamour model Jodie Marsh around the same time. Members Flava, Plat'num, Strider, Freek, Krazy, Tommy-B, Melo-D, Spike-E, Reepa, and Kenzie all met at Higham Park School in Chingford, London where they bonded over a love of . Mostly, appear in "What happened to Blazin' Squad?" Teachers Dear Diary: Blazin's Reepa hits the clubs Updated 25 October 2002, 11.58. Before lockdown, Tommy worked as a DJ. Reepa - Stuart Baker Reepa - Stuart Baker from Blazin Squad then and now Stuart has now ditched the gelled hair and shaved eyebrows of his youth in favour of a grown-out locks and designer. So, of course, everyone is asking - just what happened to the boys? Although he keeps his personal life on the down-low, Strider has ditched his trademark hair gel and shaved eyebrow and is now a married man with a baby. Although he doesnt seem to use his Twitter account much, he supported Marcel when he was in Love Island. Blazin Squad released two albums in their original line-up (Picture: PA) In 2005, members Kenzie, Flava and Strider formed Friday Hill and released two singles - Baby Goodbye and One More Night. Since his days in the band, he has certainly grown up and is now a personal trainer, inevitably still making fans droll over him. Read more: 'Simon Cowell is powerful b****** but shouldn't bring back X Factor' says ex star. Despite this, however, their debut album, In the Beginning achieved gold status in the UK and spawned two further top ten hits, "Love on the Line" and double A-side single, "Reminisce/Where the Story Ends". Family Life. But their album, Times Like These, struggled in the charts. articles across the internet. He has had quite the career change and now works in the import and export industry. He got Blazin Squads first number one and the date they signed their record contract on his arm but after spending time with experts, the ink was updated to a more spectacular tribute to their efforts - complete with a smoking microphone. He also worked as a window fitter after the band went their official separate ways. At home he hashis own record label but occasionally performs on stage with other bands, andspecialises in electronic and house jams. Confirming the reunion in August 2017, the band told fans: "We're back, and this year's gonna be ours.". Something went wrong, please try again later. The group's split spelled the end of Oliver's music career as he pursued a new profession in corporate banking. Mustafa Omer aka Strider and James Murray aka Flava are still very much involved in music. Some of still in the biz, while others lead quieter lives. The star has also dyed his natural dark locks peroxide blond and is rocking a nose and facial piercing. Probably what it says on the tin tbh. Turn on your telly at 9pm and you'll currently find Rocky B / Plat'num (depending on your Blazin' era) starring on the new series of Love Island. Blazin' Squad member James Mackenzie a.k.a. Now or Never is the second studio album released by British ten-piece hip hop group Blazin' Squad. Poznali si w wieku 14 lat i od tamtej pory zaczli tworzy muzyk. He still performs with the band when they get together for reunions and still lists himself as a member on his Instagram, but he's ditched the gelled hair and shaved eyebrows in favour of grown-out locks and stubble. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. 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Following his very public but short-lived romance to Marsh, Kenzie has been with his current girlfriend since 2012 with whom he now shares daughters Wynter and Wyllow. He was part of a supergroup called 5th Story, compiled while he was appearing on ITV's Big Reunion. He tweeted: "I've used so much hand sanitiser I can see through my hands.". His curly ginger locks are gone, replaced with a bald head and bushy beard. In 2003 they were considered so relevant that their rendition of Flip Reverse was used to relaunch Top of the Pops. Each portion of delicious takeaway buys a meal for someone in need - win-win! Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? Blazin' Squad biography and history on AllMusic including birthday, best songs, existing and new album information, and more. They have been massively successful, writing for artists including Emeli Sande, Leona Lewis, KSI, and Naughty Boy. Well, the 10 mates are all from London and they met at school. DJ Tommy, who is a fan of cycling, has not been seen with the group during any of their reunion gigs. He is now married to Welsh-born wife, Zoe, and the pair are often seen jetting off abroad to exotic and mountainous locations. Blazin' Squad were the laughing stock of nearly all serious music magazines. The former Blazin' Squad member has stayed in media, but a different kind; he is now a media manager at the BBC. Hope you're well, Flave. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. He also still has those majestic eyebrows. Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. FRET NO MORE. Strider and Flava real names Mus Omer and James Murray have now formed a songwriting duo called Mojam. Le migliori offerte per SMASH HITS MAGAZINE April 2004 BUSTED Peter Andre PINK Lemar RACHEL STEVENS sono su eBay Confronta prezzi e caratteristiche di prodotti nuovi e usati Molti articoli con consegna gratis! Mojam were reported to have signed a major deal with Sony/ATV's Naughty Words joint venture with Naughty Boy in 2014. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Actually known as Stuart Baker, the spiked hair has now been replaced with soft, brunette locks. What Blazin' Squad look like now: here's what the 10-piece boyband did next, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Here, we've have taken a deeper dive into what the original Squad members have been up to over the past two decades. In 2005 along with Strider and Flava, he signed a record deal with Polydor records, and began recording an album under the name Friday Hill. Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman chokes up over death of friend Darius Campbell Danesh, Beatles' star Paul McCartney devastated as brother-in-law John Eastman dies. Di. After Marcel's romance with co-star Gabby Allen came crashing down in a wave of cheating allegations, the star went on to find love with his current girlfriend Rebecca. Critics' main complaint was that Blazin' Squad posed as the next threat on the garage scene, but were actually more like East 17, the Nineties boy band who hailed from the nearby ends of Walthamstow. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Most notably, they worked with Sam Smith on his hit track La La La. At the time, Blazin' Squad's story was ripe with the home-grown authenticity integral to all garage and grime success; schoolmates, they had overcome their rivalries to form one group from two previously warring crews, before forming their own record label, Weighty Plates, upon which they released their first single Standard Flow, covering the costs by chipping in 20 each. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. He is still involved in the music industry, however, as he works as a DJ. Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad. Sams also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. "Standard Flow" was remixed by Ras Kwarme and Origin Unknown, with a version available featuring Jamaican dancehall musician Elephant Man on guest vocals. As you may have noticed from the past and present picture comparison, Krazy literally looks exactly the same as he did back in the day. 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For other inquiries, Contact Us. He is reported to be a successful cyclist and over the years has taken part in a string of races including the CC Hackney Road Race in April. Kenzie is still the best known member going on to star on Celebrity Big Brother in 2005 before coming back into the limelight in 2013 on The Big Reunion. Eating their greens? Their break up turned bitter when he in turn accused her of cheating with Towie star Dan Osborne, a claim she's fiercelydenied. Fans may be shocked to know that the likes of Reea, Freek and Melo-d have gone back to their birth names. Like his old pal Lee, Tommy also turned his back on the heady world of showbiz. "I might have a solo career or start to write. Kenzie, who is also a personal trainer, shows off his toned figure and shredded abs on the social media platform as well as posts featuring his daughters. Most importantly, Reepa could arguably be the Blazin' Squad member who's experienced the biggest glo up in terms of hotness. But, he is also a father to daughters Wynter and Wyllow with girlfriend Frankie Evans. In 2005, Strider, Flava and Kenzie signed a record deal with Polydor records, and began recording an album under the name Friday Hill, named after a location in their hometown in Chingford. Ollie, or Freek as he was known in his Blazin' Squad days, embarked on a major career change after leaving the music industry and launched a career in corporate banking. The trio released their debut single, "Baby Goodbye" in October 2005. James Murray stayed close with his bandmate Mustafa Omer and performed together as MoJam. Digital Spy has sought out every member of the group who put the #Squad into #SquadGoals long before Taylor Swift came along. The group have a verified Twitter account which suggests their line-up is comprised of 40 per cent of the original 10 (Freek, Spike-e, Reepa, Plat'num) and a man named Melo. They've had considerable success working on Sam Smith's hits 'La La La' and 'Like I Can', as well as songs for Emeli Sand and Naughty Boy. He is now dad to daughters Wynter and Wyllow, who he shares with his girlfriend of 10 years. He's also engaged though, so try not to let your early 2000s. In the eighth of the Blazin' Squad diaries, Reepa, aka Stuart tells us what he's been up to this . Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. He and partner Bayley Hatson share a daughter. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Did they meet at the Crossroads after their breakup? Even the BBC gave them one star for their debut album. They released a single, "All Night Long", in August 2006, however, it only peaked at #54, which resulted in their record deal being scrapped and a further disbandment. Jon O'Brien of AllMusic called them the "self-proclaimed pioneers of 'chav' culture". They decided to call it a day in 2006. Blazin' Squad burst onto the scene 20 years ago, clocking a No.1 hit with their debut single. Marcel then got them all together for their first ever full reunion in early August 2017, and they all look incredibly different. . For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. With the facial hair and jawline structure came a very sensible and grown up job, too. "Here 4 One" was issued as the third single from Now or Never in early 2004, peaking at #6 on the UK Singles Chart, but sales failed to be strong enough to warrant a third album deal. Over their brief career the lads celebrated two gold records and sold-out arena tours - including a headline set at Wembley. In June 2009, Strider, Flava, Kenzie, Krazy and Rocky B announced they would be re-uniting as a five piece, and subsequently released their comeback single, "Let's Start Again". For other inquiries Contact Us. . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Blazin' Squad's popularity had a brief resurgence in 2017 all thanks to Marcel's appearance in one of the most popular series of Love Island to date. Occasionally, he ditches the suit to join his bandmates on stage during reunion performances. What Blazin' Squad look like now: here's what the 10-piece boyband did next 1 The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3 2 Call the Midwife star breaks down season 12 finale 3 Angela Bassett. This single was the first to reach the UK Top 40, and debuted in the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart of 31 August 2002. After their romance, Kenzie spilled the beans on their sex life saying: "Jodie definitely taught me a few things, being an older woman. Reepa's spiked hair has now been replaced by luscious long locks instead. The rapper hilariously tried to keep his time in the boyband a closely guarded secret, before choosing to disclose the revelation to fellow islanders one by one. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. In his Blazin' Squad days, it's fair to say Kenzie wasn't exactly hench - but he is now! Self-proclaimed pioneers of "chav" culture, ten-piece pop/rap act Blazin' Squad scored an impressive six consecutive Top Ten hits in just two years. If you watch reality TV, theres a chance you already know what Marcel has been up to since the band split. This is one Blazin' Squad lad who's hard to pin down. The ten members all met through secondary school and came together through a shared love of music. Is that Marcel, from Love Island? Friendship goals. THEY burst onto the music scene with baggy clothes, excessive hair gel and a crew that would put the biggest Stateside rapper's entourage to shame. He still performs with the band when they get together for reunions and still lists himself as a member on his Instagram, but he's ditched the gelled hair and shaved eyebrows in favour of grown-out locks and stubble. Blazin' Squad - angielski zesp hiphopowy. "I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy. He and best band pal Flava formed a songwriting/production team called Mojam, which has been impressively successful. That's all we can tell you really as he's kept away from the big Blazin' reunions. Unlike many of his former bandmembers, Lee retreated from the limelight after Blazin' Squad ended. Oh, and he makes occasional squad reunion appearances with a few of the other lads too. Blazin' Squad also had a number two single, the really quite rude chat-up banger Flip Reverse, in 2003. Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. Blazin' Squad had six top 10 singles and a number one single Credit: .