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. Lovely jubbly. [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. Some members valiantly carried on, and with limited success. That's all we can tell you really as he's kept away from the big Blazin' reunions. His stint instigated a mini reunion as three fellow Blazin' Squad members made an appearance to perform Flip Reverse. 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! He's eating ice cream in his Twitter picture though, so he must also enjoy some occasional dessert based snacking. Most notably, they worked with Sam Smith on his hit track La La La. A LONG time. Rumour has it that Tommy was the one who came up with the idea for the band to Crossroads - leading them to chart success. Easily the most high-profile member of the band after their split, little Kenzie transformed into a beefcake after his stint on Celebrity Big Brother in 2005. James and long-term partner Leah Jade Stowell share a son and daughter, and he regularly shares proud snaps of his family on Instagram. 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. Remember Blazin Squad? Here's what they look like now - The Scottish Sun While some of the fresh-faced group went back to their day jobs, others have continued to court the limelight. Ten teenagers from Chingford who enjoyed a brief, but indeed blazing, time in the limelight in the early Noughties. So, of course, everyone is asking - just what happened to the boys? As well as occasionally performing with other former Blazin' Squad members, Sam works in the import/export industry now. Even the BBC gave them one star for their debut album In The Beginning, grimly (and, as it happened, falsely)predicting: "Sorry boys, the only Crossroad you'll be meeting at in a couple of yearsis one with a Job Centre on the corner.". Incredibly, Lee Bailey hasnt changed a day although recent pictures of the singer are hard to come by. After bandmate Marcel's stint on Love Island, Oliver was invited to appear on E4 show Tattoo Fixers where he hoped to update the inking on his left bicep. Last month he revealed he and girlfriend Mia Marley are expecting a baby boy - a little brother for their British bulldog Dre. "Flip Reverse" was subsequently used to re-launch Top of the Pops, with a special performance recorded outside the BBC Television Centre with 100 or so hooded back-up dancers. A new member, Joe-E, was added to the group in a failedattempt to revive interest. 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. Unlike many of his former bandmembers, Lee retreated from the limelight after Blazin' Squad ended. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. He now appears to have completely disappeared from the spotlight. 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. Kenzie now shares his luxury lifestyle, wearing designer clothes, and jet setting to Dubai, whilst supporting a rock hard pair of abs. 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. 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. This content is imported from YouTube. And the Love Island gang were often caught singing Crossroads in between their dating dramas. They then stormed the charts with their debut single Crossroads - which reached number one in 2002. Like his old pal Lee, Tommy also turned his back on the heady world of showbiz. Speaking of plans for a reunion, Chris had previously said: It has to be done in the right way but were not against it. The group went on to achieve further chart success in 2003, with two further top five chart hits. Real name Stuart, Reepa loves sprinting when he's not mixing music. Trivia. These days Freek, 35, continues to work in music as a music manager, but after initially leaving the band he had quite the alternative career working in a corporate bank for a few years. Strider has now written songs for top-selling UK artists including Leona Lewis, Emili Sande, KSI, Naughty Boy and Professor Green. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Blazin Squad on Apple Music Rocky B is now widely known for his appearance on ITV's Love Island and his romance with Liverpudlian Gabby Allen. Although hes mysteriously disappeared hes been spotted working on solo music as The Lee Bailey Project. In a complete Flip Reverse, Oliver Georgiou went into banking after the group disbanded. The tricky second album. 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. What Blazin' Squad look like now: here's what the 10-piece boyband did next, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. What do Blazin Squad look like now, when was Marcel Somerville on Love Island and what are the lads doing now? After Blazin' Squad's popularity dwindled, Strider and his best band pal Flava went on to form their own songwriting and production company. And are they getting back together? Assuming it was Marcel. In May 2014 Kenzie was injured in a "serious car crash", but escaped with injuries. Now or Never (Blazin' Squad album) - Wikipedia Oliver wanted to update a tattoo on his left bicep which depicted the date the band got their first number one song and the day they signed their record contract. These days he works as a DJ, but absolutely loves a bit of cycling in his spare time. He. 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Ollie, who is reportedly Marcels best friend, is married and is also a dad. Blazin' Squad - IMDb Something went wrong, please try again later. The huge success of the gelled-haired, shaved-eyebrowed teen heartthrobs spawned RnB inspired album The Beginning and a further six top ten singles. 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. Reepa's mum is called Corleta. The chances are that Kenzie is the boy you remember the best, as he went on to appear on a couple of different reality TV shows like Celebrity Big Brother and The Big Reunion, and now lives a very lavish Insta-lifestyle. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Flava is now seemingly married with two kids. 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. He ilmoittivat mys julkaisevansa uuden albumin uudella levy-yhtill, Peach Records. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. But the world had moved on: guitars were ruling the airwaves and there was little nostalgia lurking for the formerly teenage group. 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. Sams also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. 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 UK pop charts had proved themselves ready for an influx of urban music, and East West Records, an imprint of Warner Music, snapped up teenage rap group Blazin' Squad a year earlier. 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. But, he is also a father to daughters Wynter and Wyllow with girlfriend Frankie Evans. Sign up to the Hull Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking news. Where Blazin' Squad are now from chart success to BBC boss They co-wrote and co-produced Sam Smith and Naughty Boy's tune 'La La La', and also worked on Jess Glynne's debut album. . Kenzie appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2005 and he was one of the youngest contestants to ever enter the house. His curly ginger locks are gone, replaced with a bald head and bushy beard. Although he didnt win the show in 2017, he was one of the finalists along with his co-star and ex-girlfriend Gabby Allen. 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. 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? 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. Blazin' Squad on Apple Music Stuart Baker has continued to appear on stage with some of his former bandmates for Blazin' Squad shows over the past few years, while juggling his proper job as a media manager for the BBC. After recording a demo, "Standard Flow," at a nearby . Since then he has appeared in other shows such as The Games and Celebrity Come Dine With Me. Blazin' Squad biography and history on AllMusic including birthday, best songs, existing and new album information, and more. They decided to call it a day in 2006. So far he's basically spent the entire time telling people he was in Blazin' Squad. Blazin' Squad In 2001 Vs. 2017 - BuzzFeed Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. According to social media, the pair enjoy nothing more than jetting off on exotic holidays abroad. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. 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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. After the Blazin' Squad disbanded he became a media manager at the BBC. A debut album In The Beginning was also a huge success and they went on to release a further six top ten hits. But while the miniature gangsters have grown into adult-sizedyuppies, they probably still live by the laws of the street, and we bet they all remember the lyrics to Flip Reverse It, too. 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 said. Strider, Rocky, Kenzie and Reepa on Popworld's "The Big Ones" Very funny!Deutsch/German:Simon: Ein paar Mitglieder von Blazin' Squad, herzlich Willkommen. . 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. ), but we haven't heard a peep from them on the chart since 2009. Did they meet at the Crossroads after their breakup? 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. But he's apparently had a couple of normal jobs too. Digital Spy has sought out every member of the group who put the #Squad into #SquadGoals long before Taylor Swift came along. 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The ten members all met through secondary school and came together through a shared love of music. 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. They hit the big time back in 2002 but now 15 years has passed and a lot has changed. 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. He has been pretty quiet of late since his solo career, dubbed the Lee Bailey Project, failed to hit the big time. 4. [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. 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. 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. Home: TV: Radio: Talk: Where I Live: A-Z Index: Games: Chat: Vote: Win: Quiz: Club . Twelve years on from his boy band adventure, Marcel Sommerville is taking part in the2017 series of Love Island. These days Freek - aka Ollie Georgiou - is back in the music business but as a manager behind the scenes, along with the occasional nostalgic performance with the boys. 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. 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Reepa's spiked hair has now been replaced by luscious long locks instead. Well, the 10 mates are all from London and they met at school. Something went wrong, please try again later. The cast of Bridget Jones's Diary then & now. 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. We take a look at what the likes of Kenzie, Strider, Freek and Rocky B are up to now One of the most recognisable members of the group ( who could forget that gel-slicked hair ) baby-faced Kenzie went on to become a tabloid favourite after the band split thanks to his high profile romances. 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. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Something went wrong, please try again later. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? As well as becoming a music mogul writing tracks for the likes of Leona Lewis, Emeli Sande and Professor Green, Strider also now has a wife and a cute baby son too. Kenzie has certainly grown up since his band days, Reepa has ditched his spikes since the '00s. 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. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Pela Peach Records, eles lanaram seu primeiro single desde a reforma, "All Night Long", em . As MC Reepa he is best recognized for having been a member of the rap group Blazin' Squad. 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. Blazin' Squad also had a number two single, the really quite rude chat-up banger Flip Reverse, in 2003. He's now working as a BBC media manager, but does also still pop up at a reunion gig every so often. In his free time he enjoys cycling and enjoying ice creams on a hot day. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). They have worked with artists such as Emilie Sande, Sam Smith, Ella Eyre and Professor Green. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Where are the original Loose Women hosts now? Poznali si w wieku 14 lat i od tamtej pory zaczli tworzy muzyk. But despite their feeble rapping skills and worse vocals, Blazin' Squad captured the nation's imagination and managed to release four albums. Lee (Krazy) has gone solo and is currently working on his solo album in the US called the 'Lee Bailey project'. There's too many to tag but you know who you are. In February 2006, they released a second single, "One More Night Alone", which reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart. Lee's trademark spiky blonde hair made him stand out from the group. 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. The pair welcomed their first child - a son they named Roman - at the end of January. FRET NO MORE. He was part of a supergroup called 5th Story, compiled while he was appearing on ITV's Big Reunion. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. All 10 bandmates met up for drinks once Marcel, now 36, returned to the real world. "Its [sic] been a lot of fun & we're and looking forward to sharing what we've been working on for 2022. 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. Blazin' Squad Biography, Songs, & Albums | AllMusic The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. 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. Friendship goals. 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. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Twitter account and you're all set. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He keeps away from the spotlight now, appearing in the occasional nostalgic performance with the band. However, he has now returned to his first love and works as a band manager. Hooray. Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad (if that's actually possible). He also founded his own label called DillingerGang, but it's not put much out recently. Where are Hollyoaks' missing McQueens now? After years away from the limelight, Marcel appeared on the third series of Love Island and came in fourth place with Gabby Allen. The cast of That '70s Show where are they now? His debut single "Crossroads" with the Blazin' Boys hit the #1 spot on the UK music charts when he was 15 years old. From Blazin' Squad, that's where. 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. Toukokuussa 2006 ilmoitettiin, ett Rocky-B, Reepa, Spike-E ja Melo-D aikovat uudistua ja esiinty neliosaisena versiona Blazin 'Squadista. The album spawned the singles "We Just Be Dreamin'", "Flip Reverse" and "Here 4 One". MC Freek, Rocky B, Melo-d, Reepa, Krazy, Spike-e, Flava . They also joined Kenzie, Rocky B and Freek to form a five-piece Blazin' Squad reunion in 2009. Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. Blazin' Squad - angielski zesp hiphopowy. Freek also appears to be a Tottenham Hotspur fan judging from his tweets. James Murray stayed close with his bandmate Mustafa Omer (Strider). 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Despite their record label wanting to drop them following the lack of success of the single, they had signed a binding contract to release an album. When he wasnt reliving his childhood music dreams, he was working as a window fitter. He is also on a Podcast called Its Not All Dad with co-stars Jamie Jewitt and Jake Quickenden. 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.

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