James Murray stayed close with his bandmate Mustafa Omer and performed together as MoJam. Marcel, 36, is engaged to Rebecca Vieira and they have a beautiful baby boy together called Roman. Lovely jubbly. . Di. Poznali si w wieku 14 lat i od tamtej pory zaczli tworzy muzyk. In May 2014 Kenzie was injured in a "serious car crash", but escaped with injuries. 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. He also correctly tweeted that Wispa is the best chocolate bar on the market. But their album, Times Like These, struggled in the charts. 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". 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, with his long blonde hair still in tact. At the time, Marcel admitted he had made a huge mistake and regretted it as he was in love with Gabby, Cosmpolitan reported. Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad. Mustafa Omer aka Strider and James Murray aka Flava are still very much involved in music. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. The 31-year-old faced controversy after he allegedly cheated on Gaby Allen while the pair were on holiday together in Mexico. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. He is now dad to daughters Wynter and Wyllow, who he shares with his girlfriend of 10 years. This is one Blazin' Squad lad who's hard to pin down. Blazin' Squad biography and history on AllMusic including birthday, best songs, existing and new album information, and more. He's now working as a BBC media manager, but does also still pop up at a reunion gig every so often. 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. Is that Marcel, from Love Island? "I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy. The huge success of the gelled-haired, shaved-eyebrowed teen heartthrobs spawned RnB inspired album The Beginning and a further six top ten singles. Real name, Chris McKeckney, he's believed to be working as an Engineer these days after leaving the music world behind. He appeared on ITVs Love Island where he never missed a chance to drop the fact he was one of the Blazin Squad members. He has been pretty quiet of late since his solo career, dubbed the Lee Bailey Project, failed to hit the big time. Melo-d seems to be the member who's proudest of his Blazin' Squad roots, remaining a solid member of the band and appearing up and down the country at various reunion gigs for a bit of a 'Crossroads' sesh. Pela Peach Records, eles lanaram seu primeiro single desde a reforma, "All Night Long", em . Spike-e is considerably less spikey these days which is probably for the best, but he does still proudly declare himself to be a Blazin' Squad star in his Twitter bio so don't get too sad. He. Since the Squad broke up, he's also appeared with some of his old bandmates in nightclubs. These days Kenzie is a personal trainer and DJ, whose attends plenty of pool parties, glam nights out, and DJing all over the world. The pair welcomed their first child - a son they named Roman - at the end of January. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. It's been almost 20 years since Blazin' Squad were riding high in the UK charts with their debut single Crossroads heading straight for the Number One spot. 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. He is now in a new relationship and welcomed his first child called Roman at the end of January. 22 photos of Disney Channel stars then and now. He also worked as a window fitter after the band went their official separate ways. Its no surprise that Blazin Squads only DJ is still active in the music career as he still works as a DJ. Kenzie, now 36, became one of the most recognisable membersof the group following a series of TV appearances and high profile relationships after the band went their separate ways. He's uploaded a handful of original rap tracks to his official Soundcloud page, and still tours nightclubs with half of the Blazin' Squad crew. Sam's also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. 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. 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Kenzie has certainly grown up since his band days, Reepa has ditched his spikes since the '00s. Melo-D is a member of the band, but 'Melody' isn't. Strider, Rocky B, and Krazy are all members. After the end of the group, he pursued a new career as a window fitter and is still close to his former bandmates. But what happened after the band split in 2005? They hit the big time back in 2002 but now 15 years has passed and a lot has changed. Watch: Take a look around the Love Island villa in 2017. Where are the cast of Attack the Block now? Over their brief career the lads celebrated two gold records and sold-out arena tours - including a headline set at Wembley. The group's split spelled the end of Oliver's music career as he pursued a new profession in corporate banking. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. After enjoying a close friendship with Flava (aka James Murray) in the band, they teamed up to form a song writing duo called Mojam after the group disbanded. 4. 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. They had hits including Baby Goodbye and One More Night Alone, but they were dropped from the label the following year after their album Times Like These peaked at number 67 on the UK Albums Chart. After years away from the limelight, Marcel appeared on the third series of Love Island and came in fourth place with Gabby Allen. Before lockdown, Tommy worked as a DJ. She introduced me to new pleasures and all kinds of different positions.". Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad (if that's actually possible). Strider has now written songs for top-selling UK artists including Leona Lewis, Emili Sande, KSI, Naughty Boy and Professor Green. 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. It reached the top of the charts in August 2002, a year after So Solid Crew gained their Number One. The year was 2002. 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. Actually known as Stuart Baker, the spiked hair has now been replaced with soft, brunette locks. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Currently he is still involved in the entertainment industry and works as a music manager for ESG Management. 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. "Standard Flow" was remixed by Ras Kwarme and Origin Unknown, with a version available featuring Jamaican dancehall musician Elephant Man on guest vocals. Hes got a really grown up job working at the BBC as a media manager. The single was heavily criticised by the media, some of whom claimed their rap skills were 'not to be taken seriously', and others sidelining them to a younger audience. Their comeback single Let's Start Again only peaked at number 51 on the UK Singles Chart and the band went their separate ways soon after. It's been a long time since we've thought about Blazin' Squad. He has since returned to the industry but now works as a band manager instead. Can this young prodigy bring back the age of the wild virtuoso violinist? He's also now a father to two daughters, Wynter and Wyllow. He was a vocal supporter of Marcel during his Love Island villa stint. Melo-D, or Chris McKeckney, still dabbles in the music biz, uploading rap tracks to his Soundcloud page. Where are Hollyoaks' missing McQueens now? Arsenal fan Sam Foulkes now works in the import and export industry, while re-teaming with some of his bandmates for the odd Blazin' Squad show. Now a father-of-two, he splits his time between London and New York. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Find yourself among people of a certain age today and chances are they'll be able to sing the chorus of Crossroads. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 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. Before Somerville had to explain his earlier life in the fast lane to other people on Love Island, he competed in local athletics and launched a record label. The burning flame at the heart of Blazin' Squad continues to flicker, however. Blazin Squad rapper Kenzie is ripped these days, Kenzie posed with his ex-girlfriend Jodie Marsh, Mustafa aka Strider now runs a successful production company, James Murray works alongside his former bandmate Mustafa Omer, Lee Bailey who looks unrecognisable has retreated from the limelight, Stuart Baker aka Reepa has a sensible job these days, Ollie Georgiou, aka Freek, opted for a change of career, Spike-E aka Sam Foulkes is said to work in the import/export business, Melo-d has worked as a double glazing specialist. Some members valiantly carried on, and with limited success. Even music snobs were hard-pressed to resist the pop charm of the teen band's chart-topping debut single 'Crossroads' when it was released back in 2002. Chris remains loyal to his roots as a Blazin' Squad original and still performs their songs at various reunion gigs. Although he doesnt seem to use his Twitter account much, he supported Marcel when he was in Love Island. In his free time he enjoys cycling and enjoying ice creams on a hot day. Despite the chart success of their singles, the group failed to match their success with their second album, Now or Never, only peaking at #36 on the UK Albums Chart. he said. Some of still in the biz, while others lead quieter lives. But thanks to the unexpected arrival of Marcel aka Rocky B on 2017's Love Island - and his constant need to subtly mention his prestigious musical past - the squad is back in our lives in a big way, and we've rediscovered the need to Flip Reverse things every now and again. 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. Chris McKeckney was a major player in the Blazin Squad reunion tour two years ago. "We Just Be Dreamin'" reached number three in July 2003, and "Flip Reverse", which was co-written by former member Liam D'Souza reached number two in November. He is now married to wife Karina and the couple share two kids. Friendship goals. He's also grown biceps bigger than the average human head, and is a father of two daughters called Wynter and Wyllow, splitting his time between New York and London while working as a personal trainer. He is reported to work in the import and export industry. The Love Island boys reunited in early August 2017, Young Kenzie, with his then girlfriend Jodie Marsh, Now he's a buff personal trainer with a penchant for reality television shows, Chris McKeckney was a fresh faced young boy in 2002, Stuart Baker was all spiked hair and chains, Now he's got a proper haircut and a proper job working for the Beeb, Freek had one of the biggest transformations, He ended up being a suave banker who sipped wine and used Instagram filters, Cutie Marcel didn't stray far from his Blazin Squad roots, He does however look infinitely cooler now, Looking like butter wouldn't melt back in the day, Tommy B is also a keen cyclist who loves a vanilla cone, Krazy's hair sadly isn't the reason he was given that moniker, He's not been seen recently but did keep to his love of music, Sam Foulkes left his curls in the early noughties, But he's kept up with his music and still works with Blazin Squad on reunions, Mustafa Omer learnt a lot in his Blazin Squad days, And he's penned some huge hits for some massive names with James. Keeping well? Before Fame. While he's back to being close with the boys these days, he also previously performed as a solo act called The Lee Bailey Project. The former Blazin' Squad member has stayed in media, but a different kind; he is now a media manager at the BBC. The album was released to general critical censure.[6][7]. Mostly, appear in "What happened to Blazin' Squad?" Digital Spy has sought out every member of the group who put the #Squad into #SquadGoals long before Taylor Swift came along. In his day job, he's a media manager at the BBC. In October 2005, the group released their debut single, "Baby Goodbye", which reached #5 in the UK Singles Chart, selling over 80,000 copies. Melo-d seems to be the member who's proudest of his Blazin' Squad roots, remaining a solid member of the band and appearing up and down the country at various reunion gigs for a bit of a 'Crossroads' sesh. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Kenzie also claimed Jodie liked to be spanked in the bedroom and revealed he once bought her saucy underwear. For love on the line [Reepa] (Love on the line) [Krazy] [CHORUS ALL] We can chat all night and day girl When I'm home or away girl Just give me a call on my line girl You can be all mine girl And when we are talking I picture your eyes on your pretty face With the gloss on your lips, soft tanned skin And the body I'll embrace [Strider] He's also married, referring to himself as a newlywed on Instagram, where he shares pictures of their holidays to far flung and exotic locations. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Flava is now seemingly married with two kids. Marcel and Rebecca are set to share the details of the pregnancy and the birth in new MTV show Celebrity Bumps: Famous and Pregnant. 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. ), but we haven't heard a peep from them on the chart since 2009. 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. 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. Another member of the band who has had a change in career is Sam Foulkes, aka Spike-E. Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Assuming it was Marcel. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? Poor MarcelSomerville. Confirming the reunion in August 2017, the band told fans: "We're back, and this year's gonna be ours.". Na pocztku zesp skada si z 10 czonkw o pseudonimach: Reepa, Krazy, Kenzie, Flava, Tommy-B, Spike-e, Strider, Rocky-B, Freek i Melo-D. Caa dziesitka pochodzi z Walthamstow, miejscowoci pooonej na poudnie od Londynu. King faced the media after Rovers' last minute defeat to Leigh Leopards on Friday evening. [2], The band released a number of white label singles on the Weighty Plates label featuring remixes of the track "Standard Flow" from their album In the Beginning. View our online Press Pack. Sams also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. To date, he still occasionally performs with a few members of the group but also works in the import/exportindustry. Family Life. He also dated former glamour model Jodie Marsh around the same time. . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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A debut album In The Beginning was also a huge success and they went on to release a further six top ten hits. 23. He has also become a music mogul writing tracks for the likes of Leona Lewis, Emeli Sande and Professor Green. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Unlike many of his former bandmembers, Lee retreated from the limelight after Blazin' Squad ended. FRET NO MORE. Most have kept a finger in the musical pie, from artist management (Freek, formerly a corporate banker) and songwriting (Flava and Strider) or DJing (Tommy-B). In his Blazin' Squad days, it's fair to say Kenzie wasn't exactly hench - but he is now! Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36 . Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. Alongside James, Mustafa has penned some massive hits as part of their duo. 51 in the UK and basically ended it again. I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy." The rapper hilariously tried to keep his. . The album was released on 20 November 2003 in the United Kingdom, and peaked at #37 on the UK Albums Chart. The group met at school and came together through a shared love of music and rap. 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.
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