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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. 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 limited UK success of Crossroads, a number byUS hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, gave them inspiration to do a loose cover. This is false- Corleta Somerville is Rocky B's mum! The group went on to achieve further chart success in 2003, with two further top five chart hits. In a complete Flip Reverse, Oliver Georgiou went into banking after the group disbanded. The album spawned the singles "We Just Be Dreamin'", "Flip Reverse" and "Here 4 One". 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. Their album, entitled Times Like These, was also released in February 2006, but only peaked at #67 on the UK Albums Chart, and such, were soon dropped from their label.[8]. You may have been watching Love Island this year and thought where do I know that guy from? While doing pretty well behind the scenes, Flava is one of the Blazin' boys who tends to keep out of the spotlight himself, and is seemingly impossible to track down on social media. [2] Career [ edit] In The Beginning: 2002 [ edit] 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. Since then he has continued to appear on television and radio shows, including appearing on Celebrity Come Dine With Me last year. We've not heard much from Lee Bailey after his solo musical effort The Lee Bailey Project failed to take off. 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 pair welcomed their first child - a son they named Roman - at the end of January. But perhaps it'll all. 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. Kenzie has certainly grown up since his band days, Reepa has ditched his spikes since the '00s. Their comeback single 'Let's Start Again' peaked at No. He now has a. 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? These days he works as a DJ, but absolutely loves a bit of cycling in his spare time. Admittedly, only half of them scraped the Top 40, but the group also landed seven Top 10 hits in three years. As well as becoming a household reality TV icon, Marcel Sommerville works as a producer and founder of an independent music label called Dmode. According to social media, the pair enjoy nothing more than jetting off on exotic holidays abroad. 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 had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. 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. Where are Emmerdale's missing Bartons now? 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Watch: Take a look around the Love Island villa in 2017. Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad (if that's actually possible). 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. 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. Actually known as Stuart Baker, the spiked hair has now been replaced with soft, brunette locks. This week Reepa gives us the the latest on what Blazin' Squad have been up to. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. He and partner Bayley Hatson share a daughter. This content is imported from YouTube. The singer is now married and has a baby. Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. 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. After leaving the music industry and his zany nickname behind, Freek - better known as Oliver Georgiou - embarked on a career in corporate banking. Artists including Professor Green and Leona Lewis have used their songs. I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy." The Crossroads hitmakers have announced a headline show at KOKO London on 26 November 2017 with seven members of the original line-up returning. So, of course, everyone is asking - just what happened to the boys? 51 in the UK and basically ended it again. Since his days in the band, he has certainly grown up and is now a personal trainer, inevitably still making fans droll over him. What do Blazin Squad look like now, when was Marcel Somerville on Love Island and what are the lads doing now? 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. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He keeps away from the spotlight now, appearing in the occasional nostalgic performance with the band. What ever happened to the Blazin' Squad boys? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Their representative told The Telegraph: "There are no major plans apart from the band performing a few shows up and down the country". Alongside his various stints on reality shows, James McKenzie now works as a personal trainer. 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. 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. Answer: Melody. His corkscrew curls have been ironed out and now Sam Foulkes is all grown up. Over their brief career the lads celebrated two gold records and sold-out arena tours - including a headline set at Wembley. After spending some time with the experts, the inking was updated to a more spectacular tribute to their efforts - complete with a smoking microphone. It features the rap version of "We Just Be Dreamin . The Voice UK 2018 duo on Team Jennifer who met at Brighton University, Mariah Carey reveals she's back in the studio working on 15th album, Stephen Mulhern casts doubt on Britain's Got More Talent return as he continues to battle 'nasty' illness, Jon Fratelli gave his coveted Brit award to random plumber - as a TIP, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). After recording a demo, "Standard Flow," at a nearby . That's all we can tell you really as he's kept away from the big Blazin' reunions. For the past five or so years, though, he's worked as an engineer for Virgin Media. Sams also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. Freek also appears to be a Tottenham Hotspur fan judging from his tweets. "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. The hair gel loving lads resurfaced in the spotlight when Marcel Somerville, aka Rocky B, went into the Love Island villa and was at the centre of reality romance. Last month he revealed he and girlfriend Mia Marley are expecting a baby boy - a little brother for their British bulldog Dre. He also dated former glamour model Jodie Marsh around the same time. Real name Tom Beasley, hes not been involved in any of the reunions as so far. 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. 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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. Members Flava, Plat'num, Strider, Freek, Krazy, Tommy-B, Melo-D, Spike-E, Reepa, and Kenzie all met at Higham Park School in Chingford, London where they bonded over a love of hip-hop. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Viewers have been taking the Mickey out of him for constantly mentioning that he was in Blazin' Squad. Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. Hooray. 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. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Where are the original Loose Women hosts now? Fans may be shocked to know that the likes of Reea, Freek and Melo-d have gone back to their birth names. She introduced me to new pleasures and all kinds of different positions.". Reepa's spiked hair has now been replaced by luscious long locks instead. In 2005, Strider, Flava and Kenzie signed a record deal with Polydor records, and began recording an album under the name Friday Hill, named after a location in their hometown in Chingford. Releasing new music wouldnt be off the table either.. About Blazin' Squad. Hull City disciplinary situation as 37th-game amnesty looms large, Two City players are breathing a little easier after Friday night's game, New artisan dessert restaurant to open in Hull city centre, Heavenly Desserts has restaurants across the nation, Anger at irresponsible dog owners after pregnant sheep chased at East Yorkshire beauty spot, It follows an incident in Yorkshire where a sheep was bitten in the throat, George King explains argument with referee after Hull KR's defeat to Leigh Leopards. 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). 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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? Twelve years on from his boy band adventure, Marcel Sommerville is taking part in the2017 series of Love Island. The trio released their debut single, "Baby Goodbye" in October 2005. MC Freek, Rocky B, Melo-d, Reepa, Krazy, Spike-e, Flava . 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. 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. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? Sign up to the Hull Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking news. Their break up turned bitter when he in turn accused her of cheating with Towie star Dan Osborne, a claim she's fiercelydenied. Peach Recordsin alla he julkaisivat ensimmisen singlens uudistuksen jlkeen, "All Night Long", keskuussa 2006. Occasionally, he ditches the suit to join his bandmates on stage during reunion performances. Chris remains loyal to his roots as a Blazin' Squad original and still performs their songs at various reunion gigs. 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. When not in the studio he can usually be found on the running track hanging out with Strider and Krazy. He ilmoittivat mys julkaisevansa uuden albumin uudella levy-yhtill, Peach Records. Assuming it was Marcel. There's too many to tag but you know who you are. He is reported to work in the import and export industry. Lat year Marcel revealed vile trolls had targeted his son with cruel racist remarks. Digital Spy has sought out every member of the group who put the #Squad into #SquadGoals long before Taylor Swift came along. And as Marcel frequently mentioned in the Love Island villa the group are still good friends. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. View our online Press Pack. Something went wrong, please try again later. He continues to be proud of his Blazin' Squad roots, writing in his Twitter bio that he's a member of the band. The doting dad regularly shares snippets of his life to his 615k followers on Instagram. Strider, Freek, Krazy, Tommy-B, Melo-D, Spike-E, Reepa, and Kenzie all met at Higham Park School in Chingford, London where they bonded over a love of hip-hop. 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. Rocky B is now widely known for his appearance on ITV's Love Island and his romance with Liverpudlian Gabby Allen. 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. They have been massively successful, writing for artists including Emeli Sande, Leona Lewis, KSI, and Naughty Boy. Is that Marcel, from Love Island? Poor MarcelSomerville. Find yourself among people of a certain age today and chances are they'll be able to sing the chorus of Crossroads. Strider, Rocky, Kenzie and Reepa on Popworld's "The Big Ones" Very funny!Deutsch/German:Simon: Ein paar Mitglieder von Blazin' Squad, herzlich Willkommen. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Members Flava, Plat'num, Strider, Freek, Krazy, Tommy-B, Melo-D, Spike-E, Reepa, and Kenzie all met at Higham Park School in Chingford, London where they bonded over a love of . Something went wrong, please try again later. In October 2005, the group released their debut single, "Baby Goodbye", which reached #5 in the UK Singles Chart, selling over 80,000 copies. Marcel, 36, is engaged to Rebecca Vieira and they have a beautiful baby boy together called Roman. 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. The 31-year-old faced controversy after he allegedly cheated on Gaby Allen while the pair were on holiday together in Mexico. After Blazin' Squad's popularity dwindled, Strider and his best band pal Flava went on to form their own songwriting and production company. In his free time he enjoys cycling and enjoying ice creams on a hot day. He now works as a media manager at the BBC and is married to Welsh-born wife Zoe.