Answer: Melody. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. Strider has now written songs for top-selling UK artists including Leona Lewis, Emili Sande, KSI, Naughty Boy and Professor Green. Eating their greens? 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. "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. After years away from the limelight, Marcel appeared on the third series of Love Island and came in fourth place with Gabby Allen. Marcel and Rebecca are set to share the details of the pregnancy and the birth in new MTV show Celebrity Bumps: Famous and Pregnant. Poor MarcelSomerville. We caught up with Marcel over the summer, but where are the rest these days? He and best band pal Flava formed a songwriting and production team called Mojam. He and best band pal Flava formed a songwriting/production team called Mojam, which has been impressively successful. 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He now works as a media manager at the BBC and is married to Welsh-born wife Zoe. This is false- Corleta Somerville is Rocky B's mum! Where are Emmerdale's missing Bartons now? The album was released on 20 November 2003 in the United Kingdom, and peaked at #37 on the UK Albums Chart. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. The album was released to general critical censure.[6][7]. Now a father-of-two, he splits his time between London and New York. Before lockdown, Tommy worked as a DJ. "I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy. Blazin' Squad were the laughing stock of nearly all serious music magazines. After dipping his toe into the music scene hes now moved into imports and exports. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. 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. 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Teachers Dear Diary: Blazin's Reepa hits the clubs Updated 25 October 2002, 11.58. Find yourself among people of a certain age today and chances are they'll be able to sing the chorus of Crossroads. "Its [sic] been a lot of fun & we're and looking forward to sharing what we've been working on for 2022. Also known as Tom Beasley, the former boyband member is still working the decks up and down the country as a DJ. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. We're assuming that Freek came to a career Crossroads at some point, because his time in Blazin' Squad was actually followed by working in banking, wearing waistcoats and sipping on red wine in Instagram pictures. 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. Lovely jubbly. Their catchy tunes including Flip Reverse and number one song Crossroads were dancefloor staples in nightclubs across the country. "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. In 2003 they were considered so relevant that their rendition of Flip Reverse was used to relaunch Top of the Pops. 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's since found love with current girlfriend Rebecca Vieira and they welcomed a son together called Roman in 2021. FRET NO MORE. 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. 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. His debut single "Crossroads" with the Blazin' Boys hit the #1 spot on the UK music charts when he was 15 years old. Chris remains loyal to his roots as a Blazin' Squad original and still performs their songs at various reunion gigs. Kenzie appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2005 and he was one of the youngest contestants to ever enter the house. Following the show, Marcel and Gabby were together for almost a year before announcing their split amid reports of infidelity on his part. He is from England. The most office-based of the lot is Reepa,who works as a media manager at the BBC. He now has a. Some members valiantly carried on, and with limited success. Watch: Take a look around the Love Island villa in 2017. 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). 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. . Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Hes got a really grown up job working at the BBC as a media manager. The former Blazin' Squad member has stayed in media, but a different kind; he is now a media manager at the BBC. Pela Peach Records, eles lanaram seu primeiro single desde a reforma, "All Night Long", em . Artists including Professor Green and Leona Lewis have used their songs. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Blazin' Squad had six top 10 singles and a number one single, Kenzie has undergone a huge transformation, Marcel went on to star in 2017's edition of Love Island, Flava and Strider joined forces to write songs for artists such as Sam Smith and Leona Lewis, Freek has a tattoo of the date the band got their number one single Crossroads, Melo-d became a window fitter after the group split, Blazin Squad then & now Sam Foulkes (Spike E), Blazin Squad then & now Tom Beasley (DJ Tommy B), Despite their success, the group disbanded in 2006, Where Blazin Squad stars are now unrecognisable transformation to surprising career change & tattoo disaster, Olivia Attwood praises best pal Georgia Harrison as 'brave and dignified' after Stephen Bear jailed for sharing sex tape, Peter Andre reveals strict rule for daughter Princess's career after she teams up with fashion brand, Where cast of Flipper are now - from hilarious run-in with the Queen to Breaking Bad fame & star with 14 kids by 4 mums, Stephen Bears fiance Jessica Smith vows to stick with him 'through thick and thin' after shamed reality star is jailed, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). While Melo-D real name Chris McKeckney has worked as a window fitter in recent years, he's also kept one foot in the music biz. 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. 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's uploaded a handful of original rap tracks to his official Soundcloud page, and still tours nightclubs with half of the Blazin' Squad crew. He also worked as a window fitter after the band went their official separate ways. 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. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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. 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", Well no, of course not. Where are Hollyoaks' missing McQueens now? Kenzie has certainly grown up since his band days, Reepa has ditched his spikes since the '00s. 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. Where are the original Loose Women hosts now? 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. In May 2014 Kenzie was injured in a "serious car crash", but escaped with injuries. So far he's basically spent the entire time telling people he was in Blazin' Squad. "We want to say a massive thank you to everyone we've collaborated with this year, from in the room, to behind the scenes, we're very greatful [sic] for all your passion & hard work. His stint instigated a mini reunion as three fellow Blazin' Squad members made an appearance to perform Flip Reverse. I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy." According to social media, the pair enjoy nothing more than jetting off on exotic holidays abroad. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. What do Blazin Squad look like now, when was Marcel Somerville on Love Island and what are the lads doing now? He's pretty unrecognisable these days with cropped hair and a thick beard. Blazin' Squad also had a number two single, the really quite rude chat-up banger Flip Reverse, in 2003. A debut album In The Beginning was also a huge success and they went on to release a further six top ten hits. 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. 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. To sign up for the Hull Live newsletter, click here. Outside the villa, fans were reliving the group's glory days which led to some members of the band doing the nightclub PA rounds over summer. Love Island 2017: who are this years contestants. It reached the top of the charts in August 2002, a year after So Solid Crew gained their Number One. 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". 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. But the world had moved on: guitars were ruling the airwaves and there was little nostalgia lurking for the formerly teenage group. Read more: 'Simon Cowell is powerful b****** but shouldn't bring back X Factor' says ex star. All 10 bandmates met up for drinks once Marcel, now 36, returned to the real world. He has been pretty quiet of late since his solo career, dubbed the Lee Bailey Project, failed to hit the big time. Since then he has appeared in other shows such as The Games and Celebrity Come Dine With Me. For the past five or so years, though, he's worked as an engineer for Virgin Media. 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. Marcel, 36, is engaged to Rebecca Vieira and they have a beautiful baby boy together called Roman. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. Associated With 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 23. He's also now a father to two daughters, Wynter and Wyllow. Well, the 10 mates are all from London and they met at school. Having lived it large in the early 2000s with the boys, Tommy now prefers the quieter life and doesn't appear in the showbiz world much anymore. For other inquiries Contact Us. As trio Friday Hill (a housing estate in Chingford), Kenzie, Strider and Flava signed with Polydor records and even managed to stay in the Top 10 for a month with debut single Baby Goodbye. The baby faced member of Blazin Squad travels the UK as a DJ. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. We've not heard much from Lee Bailey after his solo musical effort The Lee Bailey Project failed to take off. He is now in a new relationship and welcomed his first child called Roman at the end of January. He is also on a Podcast called Its Not All Dad with co-stars Jamie Jewitt and Jake Quickenden. He now has a wife called Zoe and often shares snaps of their luxurious holidays. However, he's not given up on music altogether. Lat year Marcel revealed vile trolls had targeted his son with cruel racist remarks. Ollie, who is reportedly Marcels best friend, is married and is also a dad. 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. Lee's trademark spiky blonde hair made him stand out from the group. The singer is now married and has a baby. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Blazin' Squad did consist of Marcel (MC Plat'num), Stuart (MC Reepa), Sam (MC Spike-E) & Chris (MC Melo-D). They decided to call it a day in 2006. Rumour has it that Tommy was the one who came up with the idea for the band to Crossroads - leading them to chart success. 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. After the short-lived comeback in 2009, Freek known as Oliver Georgiou to family and friends founded his own music management company. 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. Last month he revealed he and girlfriend Mia Marley are expecting a baby boy - a little brother for their British bulldog Dre. Even the BBC gave them one star for their debut album. 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Currently he is still involved in the entertainment industry and works as a music manager for ESG Management. 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. The group went on to achieve further chart success in 2003, with two further top five chart hits. 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. He also still has those majestic eyebrows. It also failed to re-ignite the low sales of the album. The group met at school and came together through a shared love of music and rap. [2] Career [ edit] In The Beginning: 2002 [ edit] Answer: False. 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. Ten teenagers from Chingford who enjoyed a brief, but indeed blazing, time in the limelight in the early Noughties. 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. 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. 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. In his Blazin' Squad days, it's fair to say Kenzie wasn't exactly hench - but he is now! Home: TV: Radio: Talk: Where I Live: A-Z Index: Games: Chat: Vote: Win: Quiz: Club . A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained, Here's what Buzz from Home Alone looks like now. He has also become a music mogul writing tracks for the likes of Leona Lewis, Emeli Sande and Professor Green. This is one Blazin' Squad lad who's hard to pin down. That's all we can tell you really as he's kept away from the big Blazin' reunions. Mostly, appear in "What happened to Blazin' Squad?" This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. What Blazin' Squad look like now: here's what the 10-piece boyband did next, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Their break up turned bitter when he in turn accused her of cheating with Towie star Dan Osborne, a claim she's fiercelydenied. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In February 2006, they released a second single, "One More Night Alone", which reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite his career change, he has shared pictures with the other Squad members and proudly declares his membership in the noughties boyband. 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?

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