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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 met them at the crossroads back in the early noughties, and their catchy RnB songs were stuck in our heads for days, but what happened to the 10 members of Blazin' Squad? Can this young prodigy bring back the age of the wild virtuoso violinist? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Mustafa Omer aka Strider and James Murray aka Flava are still very much involved in music. FRET NO MORE. As well as occasionally performing with other former Blazin' Squad members, Sam works in the import/export industry now. 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. Since the Squad broke up, he's also appeared with some of his old bandmates in nightclubs. 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. Another member of the band who has had a change in career is Sam Foulkes, aka Spike-E. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. His stint instigated a mini reunion as three fellow Blazin' Squad members made an appearance to perform Flip Reverse. MC Freek, Rocky B, Melo-d, Reepa, Krazy, Spike-e, Flava . Marcel and partner Rebecca are now on MTV Celebrity Bums: Famous and Pregnant. They also joined Kenzie, Rocky B and Freek to form a five-piece Blazin' Squad reunion in 2009. James Murray stayed close with his bandmate Mustafa Omer and performed together as MoJam. He also worked as a window fitter after the band went their official separate ways, but is currently enjoying retweeting a LOT of support for bandmate Marcel on Love Island. 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. He has had quite the career change and now works in the import and export industry. What ever happened to the Blazin' Squad boys? 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. 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This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He is also on a Podcast called Its Not All Dad with co-stars Jamie Jewitt and Jake Quickenden. The ten members all met through secondary school and came together through a shared love of music. To sign up for the Hull Live newsletter, click here. Hooray. [3][4], For their official debut, the band released a cover of the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony song "Crossroads" for Warner Music's East West Records label. He and partner Bayley Hatson share a daughter. Fans may be shocked to know that the likes of Reea, Freek and Melo-d have gone back to their birth names. 23. The pair co-write Sam Smith and Naughty Boy's hit single La La La - which went on to be the sixth best selling single in the UK in 2013 and even made a splash on the US charts peaking at number 19. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. 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. Although he didnt win the show in 2017, he was one of the finalists along with his co-star and ex-girlfriend Gabby Allen. 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The remaining few (Rocky-B, Reepa, Spike-E, Melo-D and MC Vyper, who had changed his alias from Danny-B), announced they would be reforming as Blazin' Squad in the summer of 2006. Spike-E is considerably less spiky 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. There's too many to tag but you know who you are. Having lived it large in the early 2000s with the boys, Tommy now prefers the quiet life and has pretty much dropped off the radar. But when the band disbanded, he retreated from the limelight - despite initially telling the media he would like to carry on with a career in the industry. Yes, that's him. Eating their greens? He's now the kind of bloke you'd see in trendy wine bars using the Clarendon filter on Instagram to show off hisPinot. 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. He is reported to work in the import and export industry. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Rocky B is now widely known for his appearance on ITV's Love Island and his romance with Liverpudlian Gabby Allen. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. EastEnders actress turned Strictly star Maisie Smith has sent fans into meltdown with her latest batch of smoking hot social media snaps as she posed up a storm fo the camera. Since his days in the band, he has certainly grown up and is now a personal trainer, inevitably still making fans droll over him. The baby faced member of Blazin Squad travels the UK as a DJ. Somerville, a 31-year-old musician and self-confessed heart breaker from London, was one of 10 young men who comprised Blazin' Squad, agroup from Chingford, North East London, who achieved considerable chart success despite being widely ridiculed by both the music industry and general public. Kenzie of Blazin Squad and model Jodie Marsh attend "FHM's 100 Sexiest Women In The World Party" hosted by the men's monthly magazine, at Umbaba on. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. Some of still in the biz, while others lead quieter lives. Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Home: TV: Radio: Talk: Where I Live: A-Z Index: Games: Chat: Vote: Win: Quiz: Club . 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. Jon O'Brien of AllMusic called them the "self-proclaimed pioneers of 'chav' culture". Watch the official music video for "Here 4 On" by Blazin Squad.Released as the third and final single from the group's second studio album, "Now or Never", o. Viewers have been taking the Mickey out of him for constantly mentioning that he was in Blazin' Squad. 5. Love Island 2017: who are this years contestants. Stay up-to-date with all the news from the Love Island villa this summer with our regular newsletter. He now appears to have completely disappeared from the spotlight. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. These days Kenzie is a personal trainer and DJ, whose attends plenty of pool parties, glam nights out, and DJing all over the world. Blazin' Squad In 2001 Vs. 2017 Featuring Kenzie, Freek, and Melo-d. by Tabatha Leggett BuzzFeed Staff, UK 1. Although he doesnt seem to use his Twitter account much, he supported Marcel when he was in Love Island. And as Marcel frequently mentioned in the Love Island villa the group are still good friends. After the short-lived comeback in 2009, Freek known as Oliver Georgiou to family and friends founded his own music management company. He has also become a music mogul writing tracks for the likes of Leona Lewis, Emeli Sande and Professor Green. 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. He's currently helping 19-year-old singer-songwriter Miller Blue break through into the industry. The former Squad member has also gone under the aliases Primetime Pro-Juice, Plat'num and Bezzle (to his friends) in recent years. He keeps out of the limelight for but after Marcel's stint on Love Island, Oliver was invited to appear on E4 show Tattoo Fixers to get the ink on his left bicep updated. Ed Sheeran announces he's engaged to fiance Cherry Seaborn, Blind Dates unluckiest contestant shunned for a SECOND time after being first person to be stood up on the show in 20 years, Naked photos of ex Coronation Street star Melissa Johns performing sex act leaked online by cruel hackers, Ewan McGregors scorned wife has blasted his filing for divorce as 'upsetting and disappointing', Voice UK fans wowed by inspirational singer who overcomes stammer when he performs, Who are Ant and Ox? Last month he revealed he and girlfriend Mia Marley are expecting a baby boy - a little brother for their British bulldog Dre. Despite his career change, he has shared pictures with the other Squad members and proudly declares his membership in the noughties boyband. The 31-year-old faced controversy after he allegedly cheated on Gaby Allen while the pair were on holiday together in Mexico. Poznali si w wieku 14 lat i od tamtej pory zaczli tworzy muzyk. James and long-term partner Leah Jade Stowell share a son and daughter, and he regularly shares proud snaps of his family on Instagram. Marcel, 36, is engaged to Rebecca Vieira and they have a beautiful baby boy together called Roman. Poor MarcelSomerville. He also founded his own label called DillingerGang, but it's not put much out recently. "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. In his Blazin' Squad days, it's fair to say Kenzie wasn't exactly hench - but he is now! What do the Hocus Pocus cast look like now? Blazin' Squad burst onto the scene 20 years ago, clocking a No.1 hit with their debut single. The burning flame at the heart of Blazin' Squad continues to flicker, however. 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. But Blazin' Squad proved they weren't just a Noughties novelty act - producing a number one hit, six top 10 singles and two top 40 albums. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Jamie McKenzie is now a very sculpted personal trainer, Marcel Sommervile welcomed his first child earlier this year, Freek carried his love of music through to his work as a band manager, Strider now runs a successful songwriting company, James Murray ( pictured) and his old bandmate worked on Naughty Boy and Sam Smith's huge hit La La La, Sam Foulkes has partaken in a few Blazin' Squad reunions since they split, Chris now has platinum blond hair and works as an engineer, Lee Bailey has retreated from the limelight, DJ Tommy B: he's still working as DJ these days. He was a vocal supporter of Marcel during his Love Island villa stint. When their second album failed to reach the dizzying heights of their first, they were dropped from their label and forced to split in 2003. Jon O'Brien of AllMusic called them the "self-proclaimed pioneers of ' chav ' culture". Many members appear to enjoy a variety of careers, ranging from underwear line designer (Kenzie) to D-list celebrity personal trainer (also Kenzie). The single fared slightly better than the previous single but could only peak at #51 on the UK Singles Chart. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. He also dated former glamour model Jodie Marsh around the same time. I think the first thing is, weve been doing a few shows, so to up that to a tour, if we were to do anything that would be the first point of call, see how that goes then who knows. "Its [sic] been a lot of fun & we're and looking forward to sharing what we've been working on for 2022. Blazin' Squad - angielski zesp hiphopowy. The most office-based of the lot is Reepa,who works as a media manager at the BBC. In July 2006, Rocky-B, Reepa, Spike-E and Melo-D made an announcement that they were going to reform as Blazin' Squad, and record and release a new album under Peach Records. The cast of Bridget Jones's Diary then & now. Blazin' Squad had six top 10 singles and a number one single Credit: . This is false- Corleta Somerville is Rocky B's mum! He. Probably what it says on the tin tbh. 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. Like his old pal Lee, Tommy also turned his back on the heady world of showbiz. The huge success of the gelled-haired, shaved-eyebrowed teen heartthrobs spawned RnB inspired album The Beginning and a further six top ten singles. ", Well no, of course not. After some intense detective work and a lot of 'Crossroads' on repeat, we've gathered a roundup of where all ten of the Blazin' Squad boys are now - and some handy past and present photos to help decide whether you still fancy your fave. 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. They hit the big time back in 2002 but now 15 years has passed and a lot has changed. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In the eighth of the Blazin' Squad diaries, Reepa, aka Stuart tells us what he's been up to this . The former Blazin' Squad member has stayed in media, but a different kind; he is now a media manager at the BBC. In a complete Flip Reverse, Oliver Georgiou went into banking after the group disbanded. A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained, Here's what Buzz from Home Alone looks like now. Their break up turned bitter when he in turn accused her of cheating with Towie star Dan Osborne, a claim she's fiercelydenied. In October 2005, the group released their debut single, "Baby Goodbye", which reached #5 in the UK Singles Chart, selling over 80,000 copies. 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, which is still visible on MySpace. In his day job, he's a media manager at the BBC. Real name Tom Beasley, hes not been involved in any of the reunions as so far. 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. It reached the top of the charts in August 2002, a year after So Solid Crew gained their Number One. Freek also appears to be a Tottenham Hotspur fan judging from his tweets. 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] His debut single "Crossroads" with the Blazin' Boys hit the #1 spot on the UK music charts when he was 15 years old. Lee's trademark spiky blonde hair made him stand out from the group. BLAZIN' Squad are fondly remembered by nostalgic noughties pop fans. 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". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He was part of a supergroup called 5th Story, compiled while he was appearing on ITV's Big Reunion. Kenzie dated Katie Price's arch nemesis Jodie Marsh in 2005 - the same year he also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. In a previous interview with Manchester Evening News he said: "I might have a solo career or start to write. At the end of 2021, they posted on the Mojam Instagram: "In a year full of ups and downs, somehow we had one of our best years to date. He appeared on episodes of The Weakest Link, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Celebrity Juice, and published an autobiography in 2005 branded a "damp squib" by reviewers. Their catchy tunes including Flip Reverse and number one song Crossroads were dancefloor staples in nightclubs across the country. The label issued a Greatest Hits compilation via digital download and thereby ended the contract with the group. When they started, they had an average age of 16 and were known by a string of ridiculous nicknames:Kenzie (James McKenzie), Freek (Oliver Georgiou), Melo-d (Chris McKeckney), Reepa (Stuart Baker), Krazy (Lee Bailey), Spike-e (Sam Foulkes), Flava (James Murray), Tommy-B (Tom Beasley), Plat'num (Marcel Sommerville)andStrider (Mustafa Omer). In 2005 the Chingford lad came second on Celebrity Big Brother aged 19, and made headlines that same year when he began dating former glamour model Jodie Marsh, 43. Well, it seems the band's bucket of hair gel has long been abandoned, the gold bling taken to the charity shop and the sick rhymes swapped for blue collar jobs. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. What's more, they're doing pretty well for themselves. It features the rap version of "We Just Be Dreamin . Occasionally, he ditches the suit to join his bandmates on stage during reunion performances. Eles tambm anunciaram que iriam lanar um novo lbum pela nova gravadora, Peach Records. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Kenzie appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2005 and he was one of the youngest contestants to ever enter the house. In May 2014 Kenzie was injured in a "serious car crash", but escaped with injuries. Alongside his various stints on reality shows, James McKenzie now works as a personal trainer. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. Even die-hard fans might have trouble recognising a now 35-year-old Kenzie given he's now a beefed-up personal trainer at Studio 23. Tell us about your album, In The Beginning It's got an R&B, chilled-out vibe.. But the world had moved on: guitars were ruling the airwaves and there was little nostalgia lurking for the formerly teenage group. A LONG time. 22 photos of Disney Channel stars then and now.

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