He keeps away from the spotlight now, appearing in the occasional nostalgic performance with the band. He also often shares snaps of him and the band hanging out abroad or in swanky venues (pre-pandemic of course). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The pair co-wrote and co-produced Sam Smith and Naughty Boy's smash hit La La La, and worked on Jess Glynne's debut album. Eating their greens? Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. The man sacrificed his adolescence to the slings and arrows of the pop industry's outrageous fortune only to wind up as an unrecognisable and, seemingly, unfanciable contestant on ITV2's dating reality television show, Love Island. Blazin' Squad also had a number two single, the really quite rude chat-up banger Flip Reverse, in 2003. For other inquiries Contact Us. "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. What do Blazin Squad look like now, when was Marcel Somerville on Love Island and what are the lads doing now? These days, Kenzie, a dad to Wynter and Wyllow, is still active in the music industry and is a UK and International DJ according to his Instagram bio. Reepa's spiked hair has now been replaced by luscious long locks instead. Despite his career change, he has shared pictures with the other Squad members and proudly declares his membership in the noughties boyband. 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's now working as a BBC media manager, but does also still pop up at a reunion gig every so often. 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. He also founded his own label called DillingerGang, but it's not put much out recently. What Blazin' Squad look like now: here's what the 10-piece boyband did next, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. He was a vocal supporter of Marcel during his Love Island villa stint. 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. According to social media, the pair enjoy nothing more than jetting off on exotic holidays abroad. We caught up with Marcel over the summer, but where are the rest these days? The album was released on 20 November 2003 in the United Kingdom, and peaked at #37 on the UK Albums Chart. Real name Stuart, Reepa loves sprinting when he's not mixing music. Something went wrong, please try again later. 23. Blazin Squad released two albums in their original line-up (Picture: PA) In 2005, members Kenzie, Flava and Strider formed Friday Hill and released two singles - Baby Goodbye and One More Night. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Lee has stayed away from the limelight since but judging by his social media posts, he has two sons and is also married. 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. Viewers have been taking the Mickey out of him for constantly mentioning that he was in Blazin' Squad. Di. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He's also engaged though, so try not to let your early 2000s feelings ignite all over again. 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. But the world had moved on: guitars were ruling the airwaves and there was little nostalgia lurking for the formerly teenage group. These days he works as a DJ, but absolutely loves a bit of cycling in his spare time. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. Newsbeat spoke to original Blazin' Squad band members MC Freek and Melo about reuniting and having their first headline show since 2004. . He has since returned to the industry but now works as a band manager instead. Unlike many of his former bandmembers, Lee retreated from the limelight after Blazin' Squad ended. He now has a. They then stormed the charts with their debut single Crossroads - which reached number one in 2002. 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. 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). Are they okay? After the end of the group, he pursued a new career as a window fitter and is still close to his former bandmates. What do the Hocus Pocus cast look like now? 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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". [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. The Squad's Reepa tells Leigh Mytton all about it. Jon O'Brien of AllMusic called them the "self-proclaimed pioneers of 'chav' culture". Kenzie also claimed Jodie liked to be spanked in the bedroom and revealed he once bought her saucy underwear. Real name, Chris McKeckney, he's believed to be working as an Engineer these days after leaving the music world behind. The year was 2002. The most office-based of the lot is Reepa,who works as a media manager at the BBC. Some members valiantly carried on, and with limited success. From Blazin' Squad, that's where. 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. 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. . 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Assuming it was Marcel. They have been massively successful, writing for artists including Emeli Sande, Leona Lewis, KSI, and Naughty Boy. The singer is still close to his band mates, and offered a lot of support for Marcel when he appeared on Love Island. 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. However, he has now returned to his first love and works as a band manager. 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 currently helping 19-year-old singer-songwriter Miller Blue break through into the industry. 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. 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. Flava is the second half of Mojam alongside Strider, and the pair are enjoying some serious success in the business. Releasing new music wouldnt be off the table either.. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. About Blazin' Squad. Find yourself among people of a certain age today and chances are they'll be able to sing the chorus of Crossroads. Marcel then got them all together for their first ever full reunion in early August 2017, and they all look incredibly different. 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 former Blazin' Squad member has stayed in media, but a different kind; he is now a media manager at the BBC. You may have been watching Love Island this year and thought where do I know that guy from? To sign up for the Hull Live newsletter, click here. After Marcel's romance with co-star Gabby Allen came crashing down in a wave of cheating allegations, the star went on to find love with his current girlfriend Rebecca. [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. Unlike many of his ex-bandmates, DJ Tommy has completely shunned the showbiz life. He. At the time, Marcel admitted he had made a huge mistake and regretted it as he was in love with Gabby, Cosmpolitan reported. However, he's not given up on music altogether. So far he's basically spent the entire time telling people he was in 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. If you watch reality TV, theres a chance you already know what Marcel has been up to since the band split. He was vocal about supporting his pal Marcel when he appeared on the third series of Love Island and proudly declares his membership with the 00s boyband in his Twitter bio. 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. Jon O'Brien of AllMusic called them the "self-proclaimed pioneers of ' chav ' culture". Aim for the stars and if you miss at least you will land on the moon.. #gooner. 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. Most importantly, Reepa could arguably be the Blazin' Squad member who's experienced the biggest glo up in terms of hotness. He is also on a Podcast called Its Not All Dad with co-stars Jamie Jewitt and Jake Quickenden. 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. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He ilmoittivat mys julkaisevansa uuden albumin uudella levy-yhtill, Peach Records. He has been pretty quiet of late since his solo career, dubbed the Lee Bailey Project, failed to hit the big time. 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. 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. Most notably, they worked with Sam Smith on his hit track La La La. The single fared slightly better than the previous single but could only peak at #51 on the UK Singles Chart. Answer: False. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Another member of the band who has had a change in career is Sam Foulkes, aka Spike-E. Read more: 'Simon Cowell is powerful b****** but shouldn't bring back X Factor' says ex star. Trivia. After the short-lived comeback in 2009, Freek known as Oliver Georgiou to family and friends founded his own music management company. Reepa's spiked hair has now been replaced by luscious long locks instead. He is still involved in the music industry, however, as he works as a DJ. 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? James Murray stayed close with his bandmate Mustafa Omer and performed together as MoJam. 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. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. 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. The tricky second album. King faced the media after Rovers' last minute defeat to Leigh Leopards on Friday evening. Kenzie, 35, is one of the most famous members of Blazin' Squad following his former romance with bodybuilding reality star Jodie Marsh. As well as occasionally performing with other former Blazin' Squad members, Sam works in the import/export industry now. 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] Heres what Wednesday Addams looks like now! 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? His curly ginger locks are gone, replaced with a bald head and bushy beard. He has also become a music mogul writing tracks for the likes of Leona Lewis, Emeli Sande and Professor Green. 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. Kenzie appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2005 and he was one of the youngest contestants to ever enter the house. Poor MarcelSomerville. Following the show, Marcel and Gabby were together for almost a year before announcing their split amid reports of infidelity on his part. Mustafa Omer aka Strider and James Murray aka Flava are still very much involved in music. Toukokuussa 2006 ilmoitettiin, ett Rocky-B, Reepa, Spike-E ja Melo-D aikovat uudistua ja esiinty neliosaisena versiona Blazin 'Squadista. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Probably what it says on the tin tbh. The group's split spelled the end of Oliver's music career as he pursued a new profession in corporate banking. 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? Currently he is still involved in the entertainment industry and works as a music manager for ESG Management. Here we take a trip down memory lane as we revisit their lives 20 years on from their glory days. Now a father-of-two, he splits his time between London and New York. He and partner Bayley Hatson share a daughter. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Back in 2002, the young lads dressed in matching white tops, sported blingy chains around their necks and didn't scrimp on the wet look gel to keep their spikes in place. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. 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. A LONG time. He appeared on ITVs Love Island where he never missed a chance to drop the fact he was one of the Blazin Squad members. But, he is also a father to daughters Wynter and Wyllow with girlfriend Frankie Evans. What ever happened to the Blazin' Squad boys? Since his days in the band, he has certainly grown up and is now a personal trainer, inevitably still making fans droll over him. Answer: Melody. The ten members of 00s' boyband Blazin' Squad are living very different lives as it approaches the 20th anniversary of their debut single Crossroads topping the charts. After spending some time with the experts, the inking was updated to a more spectacular tribute to their efforts - complete with a smoking microphone. 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. 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. It's been a long time since we've thought about Blazin' Squad. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Strider and Flava real names Mus Omer and James Murray have now formed a songwriting duo called Mojam. View our online Press Pack. Alongside James, Mustafa has penned some massive hits as part of their duo. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36 . To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Confirming the reunion in August 2017, the band told fans: "We're back, and this year's gonna be ours.". 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. 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 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. Poznali si w wieku 14 lat i od tamtej pory zaczli tworzy muzyk. 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). 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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. In a complete Flip Reverse, Oliver Georgiou went into banking after the group disbanded. ", Well no, of course not. In October 2005, the group released their debut single, "Baby Goodbye", which reached #5 in the UK Singles Chart, selling over 80,000 copies. "Its [sic] been a lot of fun & we're and looking forward to sharing what we've been working on for 2022. Sam is said to work in the import/export industry these days but still does the occasional reunion gig with the Blazin' Squad boys when called for. And are they getting back together? They have worked with artists such as Emilie Sande, Sam Smith, Ella Eyre and Professor Green. Blazin' Squad biography and history on AllMusic including birthday, best songs, existing and new album information, and more. Did they meet at the Crossroads after their breakup? After recording a demo, "Standard Flow," at a nearby .
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