editors Letter
Somebody recently said to me that if your
dream isn’t bigger than you then it’s not
your dream. I have big dreams for the
future of Flavour. I won’t tell you what they
are yet because I’d rather you witness
the results then hear our ideas but I pray
that my team and I have the strength and
source the finances to make it all happen.
In the meantime we will keep on
bringing you fantastic issues with articles
on established and emerging creative
talent from around the world. However,
with this edition we decided to change it
up a little.
There is a wealth of talent in the
UK that is not promoted enough so we
decided to scream and shout about them
by dedicating this issue to homegrown
talent.
Our exclusive interview and photo
shoot with Asher D is just the start of
showcasing what the UK’s finest in
fashion, music and business has to offer.
I was also very privileged to be Contents
asked to conduct the behind the scenes
documentary interviews with the artists
Features
that joined Bashy in Deptford to film the
Nightlife 8
remix for his exceptional song Black
Boys. I saw a different side to all of the Dizzee Rascal 11
emcees that day. They were all extremely
articulate and offered a great insight into
Vanessa McIntosh 12
what it’s like being a black male in Britain.
Ear Dis 13
Not forgetting the ladies. Rapper
and singer Estelle is flying the flag for us Flavour’s 1st BDay 14
Brits in the US now she’s signed to John
Legend’s label. Check out her interview
Calendar Winners 16
to find out how she’s coping with life in
Asher D 18
The States.
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Each feature whether its Mr Midas
Fe-Nix 22
or Levi Roots further emphasises the
creative and entrepreneurial spirit that
Bashy 24
is found within us and shows what you
Ones to Watch 26
can achieve with hard work. I know it’s
difficult trying to succeed in the creative
Estelle 28
ooming Liz T
industries because sometimes no matter
how talented you are its not what you
Mr Midas 29
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know but who you know. However, all Beauty Insider 30
or homegrown talent prove that you can
succeed at anything you want despite
Trends 31
the obstacles put in front of you. So
Flavour Talks 35
my question to you is what are you
waiting for? Centre Stage 36
Don’t ever let anybody tell you no!
Go out there and achieve the impossible.
I-Candy 39
Feel free to email me and let me know the
results.
Editor-in-chief
Annika Allen
FLAVOUR MAGAZINE SHOWCASING CREATIVE TALENT
On the cover: Asher D
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Above: Jacket by Oliver Spencer,
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ASHER D
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