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. Find yourself among people of a certain age today and chances are they'll be able to sing the chorus of Crossroads. Kenzie dated Katie Price's arch nemesis Jodie Marsh in 2005 - the same year he also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. 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. James appears to have ditched his infamous Blazin' Squad gold chain and diamond earrings for a more laidback look. After the band split, Krazy, real name Lee Bailey, along with Strider, Flava, Kenzie, and Rocky B announced that they would be reuniting. Love Island 2017: who are this years contestants. As well as becoming a household reality TV icon, Marcel Sommerville works as a producer and founder of an independent music label called Dmode. Well, the 10 mates are all from London and they met at school. Unlike many of his former bandmembers, Lee retreated from the limelight after Blazin' Squad ended. To date, he still occasionally performs with a few members of the group but also works in the import/exportindustry. CBBC Newsround | MUSIC | Blazin' Squad's Reepa reveals album details The cast of Bridget Jones's Diary then & now. 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. "Its [sic] been a lot of fun & we're and looking forward to sharing what we've been working on for 2022. It also failed to re-ignite the low sales of the album. While some of the fresh-faced group went back to their day jobs, others have continued to court the limelight. This is one Blazin' Squad lad who's hard to pin down. he said. Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The album was released to general critical censure.[6][7]. He is reported to work in the import and export industry. 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. 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. The pair welcomed their first child - a son they named Roman - at the end of January. The cast of That '70s Show where are they now? 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 arrives at the UK Premiere of new animated film "Valiant" at the Odeon West End on March 20, 2005. Strider, Rocky, Kenzie and Reepa on Popworld's "The Big Ones" Very funny!Deutsch/German:Simon: Ein paar Mitglieder von Blazin' Squad, herzlich Willkommen. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. Mojam were reported to have signed a major deal with Sony/ATV's Naughty Words joint venture with Naughty Boy in 2014. 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Where Blazin' Squad stars are now - The Irish Sun The former Squad member has also gone under the aliases Primetime Pro-Juice, Plat'num and Bezzle (to his friends) in recent years. He is still involved in the music industry, however, as he works as a DJ. But what happened after the band split in 2005? Blazin Squad on Apple Music Eating their greens? Tell us about your album, In The Beginning It's got an R&B, chilled-out vibe.. He also dated former glamour model Jodie Marsh around the same time. What do Blazin Squad look like now, when was Marcel Somerville on Love Island and what are the lads doing now? According to social media, the pair enjoy nothing more than jetting off on exotic holidays abroad. 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. 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. Associated With His stint instigated a mini reunion as three fellow Blazin' Squad members made an appearance to perform Flip Reverse. CBBC Newsround | MUSIC | Who are Blazin' Squad? Blazin' Squad Biography, Songs, & Albums | AllMusic Sam's also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. Blazin' Squad In 2001 Vs. 2017 - BuzzFeed Alongside his various stints on reality shows, James McKenzie now works as a personal trainer. Lee's voice is instantly recognisable as he sang the incredibly catchy chorus on the band's number two hit, Flip Reverse. Somerville has become the first Love Island contestantto make headlines from this series, but if he continues to use his "I was in a band" schtick to impress the ladies, then we might as well remind ourselves of what that "band"actually was. 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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. "I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy. 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. These days he works as a DJ, but absolutely loves a bit of cycling in his spare time. Just by the law of averages, at least a couple of Blazin' Squad's 10 members should still be making music - ands they are. 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.". 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. FRET NO MORE. The year was 2002. At the time, Marcel admitted he had made a huge mistake and regretted it as he was in love with Gabby, Cosmpolitan reported. Friendship goals. ", (Image: The Sun/Getty/Buzzfeed/Mirror Online). As well as occasionally performing with other former Blazin' Squad members, Sam works in the import/export industry now. 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. Blazin' Squad on Apple Music This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. In his day job, he's a media manager at the BBC. Admittedly, only half of them scraped the Top 40, but the group also landed seven Top 10 hits in three years. 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. Marcel and partner Rebecca are now on MTV Celebrity Bums: Famous and Pregnant. "I might have a solo career or start to write. Kenzie, 35, is one of the most famous members of Blazin' Squad following his former romance with bodybuilding reality star Jodie Marsh. 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Chris McKeckney was a major player in the Blazin Squad reunion tour two years ago. James Murray stayed close with his bandmate Mustafa Omer (Strider). Oh, and he makes occasional squad reunion appearances with a few of the other lads too. Following the show, Marcel and Gabby were together for almost a year before announcing their split amid reports of infidelity on his part. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They've had considerable success working on Sam Smith's hits 'La La La' and 'Like I Can', as well as songs for Emeli Sand and Naughty Boy. 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 Crossroads hitmakers have announced a headline show at KOKO London on 26 November 2017 with seven members of the original line-up returning. Blazin' Squad - Wikiwand He and best band pal Flava formed a songwriting/production team called Mojam, which has been impressively successful. Blazin' Squad hometown, lineup, biography | Last.fm After Blazin' Squad's popularity dwindled, Strider and his best band pal Flava went on to form their own songwriting and production company. Their break up turned bitter when he in turn accused her of cheating with Towie star Dan Osborne, a claim she's fiercelydenied. 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). 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. A debut album In The Beginning was also a huge success and they went on to release a further six top ten hits. He's eating ice cream in his Twitter picture though, so he must also enjoy some occasional dessert based snacking. In his free time he enjoys cycling and enjoying ice creams on a hot day. 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. Actually known as Stuart Baker, the spiked hair has now been replaced with soft, brunette locks. "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. "Wishing everyone a very happy, prosperous new year.". For other inquiries Contact Us. Even though the releases were issued as underground white labels, "Standard Flow" sold enough copies to chart as Blazin' Squad's first Top 100 chart entry, peaking at number 78 on the chart of 17 August 2002 with three weeks in the countdown. Like his old pal Lee, Tommy also turned his back on the heady world of showbiz. Even the BBC gave them one star for their debut album. 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. He was part of a supergroup called 5th Story, compiled while he was appearing on ITV's Big Reunion. He is also on a Podcast called Its Not All Dad with co-stars Jamie Jewitt and Jake Quickenden. The singer is now married and has a baby. 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. King faced the media after Rovers' last minute defeat to Leigh Leopards on Friday evening. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Ten teenagers from Chingford who enjoyed a brief, but indeed blazing, time in the limelight in the early Noughties. "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. Blazin Squad at The Big Ones - YouTube The former Blazin' Squad member has stayed in media, but a different kind; he is now a media manager at the BBC. Hope you're well, Flave. SMASH HITS MAGAZINE April 2004 BUSTED Peter Andre PINK Lemar RACHEL That's all we can tell you really as he's kept away from the big Blazin' reunions. Assuming it was Marcel. 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 has had quite the career change and now works in the import and export industry. 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. Hooray. 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. 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. Lat year Marcel revealed vile trolls had targeted his son with cruel racist remarks. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Now a father-of-two, he splits his time between London and New York. Real name Tom Beasley, hes not been involved in any of the reunions as so far. At home he hashis own record label but occasionally performs on stage with other bands, andspecialises in electronic and house jams. He's now working as a BBC media manager, but does also still pop up at a reunion gig every so often. Marcel then got them all together for their first ever full reunion in early August 2017, and they all look incredibly different. He's since found love with current girlfriend Rebecca Vieira and they welcomed a son together called Roman in 2021. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Last month he revealed he and girlfriend Mia Marley are expecting a baby boy - a little brother for their British bulldog Dre. What Blazin' Squad look like now: here's what the 10-piece boyband did next, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Now a far cry from his skinny days, Kenzie is buff thanks to his work as a personal trainer, and is an international DJ according to his social media profile. 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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. 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. Some members valiantly carried on, and with limited success. While he and Flava had their biggest hit co-writing and co-producing Sam Smith and Naughty Boy's hit La La La. Where are Blazin' Squad now? - Digital Spy As always you can unsubscribe at any time.
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