After spending some time with the experts, the inking was updated to a more spectacular tribute to their efforts - complete with a smoking microphone. Where are Blazin' Squad now? - Digital Spy 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. Alongside James, Mustafa has penned some massive hits as part of their duo. He. The cast of That '70s Show where are they now? That's all we can tell you really as he's kept away from the big Blazin' reunions. Did they meet at the Crossroads after their breakup? There were 10 of them in total, but most have stepped away from the limelight, Get all the latest gossip from the villa straight to your inbox with our Love Island newsletter. 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. Their break up turned bitter when he in turn accused her of cheating with Towie star Dan Osborne, a claim she's fiercelydenied. ", (Image: The Sun/Getty/Buzzfeed/Mirror Online). Strictly's Karen Hauer teases future judging role, Creed 3 star talks building intimacy with co-star, EastEnders reveals big twist in Eve and Suki story, Emmerdale star shares future of Paddy's dark story, Sims 4 Growing Together 28% off in pre-order deal. It also failed to re-ignite the low sales of the album. "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. 22 photos of Disney Channel stars then and now. What do the Hocus Pocus cast look like now? 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. His corkscrew curls have been ironed out and now Sam Foulkes is all grown up. He has since returned to the industry but now works as a band manager instead. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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As MC Reepa he is best recognized for having been a member of the rap group Blazin' Squad. 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? 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. And as Marcel frequently mentioned in the Love Island villa the group are still good friends. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. The former Blazin' Squad member has stayed in media, but a different kind; he is now a media manager at the BBC. Now or Never, released in November 2003,lived up to the latter half of its title and rendered the band in tatters after poor sales. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. 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Its no surprise that Blazin Squads only DJ is still active in the music career as he still works as a DJ. 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. Ten teenagers from Chingford who enjoyed a brief, but indeed blazing, time in the limelight in the early Noughties. 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. In the band he had a couple of nicknames from Rocky B, to Plat'num B, to Bezzle. 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.". Who were Love Island star Marcel Somerville's old group Blazin Squad Reepa's spiked hair has now been replaced by luscious long locks instead. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Clearly very proud of his achievements with the band, Sam, 36, still reminds people he is a member of Blazin' Squad in his Twitter bio - though these days he doesn't post often. Even the BBC gave them one star for their debut album. Teachers Dear Diary: Blazin's Reepa hits the clubs Updated 25 October 2002, 11.58. 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. They have worked with artists such as Emilie Sande, Sam Smith, Ella Eyre and Professor Green. Marcel, 36, is engaged to Rebecca Vieira and they have a beautiful baby boy together called Roman. CBBC Newsround | MUSIC | Who are Blazin' Squad? Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman chokes up over death of friend Darius Campbell Danesh, Beatles' star Paul McCartney devastated as brother-in-law John Eastman dies. "Its [sic] been a lot of fun & we're and looking forward to sharing what we've been working on for 2022. 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Kenzie, 35, is one of the most famous members of Blazin' Squad following his former romance with bodybuilding reality star Jodie Marsh. 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. He now has a. 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). 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. Blazin' Squad also had a number two single, the really quite rude chat-up banger Flip Reverse, in 2003. 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About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms James and long-term partner Leah Jade Stowell share a son and daughter, and he regularly shares proud snaps of his family on Instagram. Most notably, they worked with Sam Smith on his hit track La La La. Here, we've have taken a deeper dive into what the original Squad members have been up to over the past two decades. Aim for the stars and if you miss at least you will land on the moon.. #gooner. Chris McKeckney was a major player in the Blazin Squad reunion tour two years ago. He appeared on a number of reality shows including the third series of Celebrity Big Brother, The Weakest Link, and CelebAir. He's currently helping 19-year-old singer-songwriter Miller Blue break through into the industry. Since then he has continued to appear on television and radio shows, including appearing on Celebrity Come Dine With Me last year. 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Hes got a really grown up job working at the BBC as a media manager. They hit the big time back in 2002 but now 15 years has passed and a lot has changed. Chris remains loyal to his roots as a Blazin' Squad original and still performs their songs at various reunion gigs. Marcel and partner Rebecca are now on MTV Celebrity Bums: Famous and Pregnant. For other inquiries Contact Us. Although he didnt win the show in 2017, he was one of the finalists along with his co-star and ex-girlfriend Gabby Allen. 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. 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. In a complete Flip Reverse, Oliver Georgiou went into banking after the group disbanded. But, he is also a father to daughters Wynter and Wyllow with girlfriend Frankie Evans. In his day job, he's a media manager at the BBC. Like Marcel, he also had a stint on a reality show in 2017 - E4's Tattoo Fixers. He is reported to work in the import and export industry. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. View our online Press Pack. All Night Long (msica do Blazin 'Squad) - All Night Long (Blazin Toukokuussa 2006 ilmoitettiin, ett Rocky-B, Reepa, Spike-E ja Melo-D aikovat uudistua ja esiinty neliosaisena versiona Blazin 'Squadista. He also still has those majestic eyebrows. He also dated former glamour model Jodie Marsh around the same time. After Blazin' Squad, they became the successful production duo Mojam. He is now dad to daughters Wynter and Wyllow, who he shares with his girlfriend of 10 years. 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. 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. They released a single, and their the group's fourth, and final, record deal dumping followed. From Chingford to Love Island: the rise and fall of Blazin' Squad Twelve years on from his boy band adventure, Marcel Sommerville is taking part in the2017 series of Love Island. 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. 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]. In the eighth of the Blazin' Squad diaries, Reepa, aka Stuart tells us what he's been up to this . To date, he still occasionally performs with a few members of the group but also works in the import/exportindustry. 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. His curly ginger locks are gone, replaced with a bald head and bushy beard. 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. The year was 2002. Lee has stayed away from the limelight since but judging by his social media posts, he has two sons and is also married. 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. He and partner Bayley Hatson share a daughter. 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. Reepa's mum is called Corleta. 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. Keeping well? However, after their showbiz careers stalled the Squad wound up on very different paths. Blazin' Squad now - unrecognisable transformations, glamour models and What Blazin' Squad look like now: here's what the 10-piece boyband did next, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. 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. He has had quite the career change and now works in the import and export industry. "Here 4 One" was issued as the third single from Now or Never in early 2004, peaking at #6 on the UK Singles Chart, but sales failed to be strong enough to warrant a third album deal. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He tweeted: "I've used so much hand sanitiser I can see through my hands.". Remember Blazin Squad? Here's what they look like now - The Scottish Sun Poor MarcelSomerville. Blazin' Squad - Wikiwand The huge success of the gelled-haired, shaved-eyebrowed teen heartthrobs spawned RnB inspired album The Beginning and a further six top ten singles. Mostly, appear in "What happened to Blazin' Squad?" The tricky second album. Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. 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. However, he has now returned to his first love and works as a band manager. Blazin' Squad's new album In The Beginning is out this week. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Twitter account and you're all set. Sam's also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. "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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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! The most office-based of the lot is Reepa,who works as a media manager at the BBC. The former Squad member has also gone under the aliases Primetime Pro-Juice, Plat'num and Bezzle (to his friends) in recent years. 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.
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