Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. Most importantly, Reepa could arguably be the Blazin' Squad member who's experienced the biggest glo up in terms of hotness. 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. Twelve years on from his boy band adventure, Marcel Sommerville is taking part in the2017 series of Love Island. Here we take a trip down memory lane as we revisit their lives 20 years on from their glory days. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. Blazin' Squad Biography, Songs, & Albums | AllMusic 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. The pair welcomed their first child - a son they named Roman - at the end of January. A debut album In The Beginning was also a huge success and they went on to release a further six top ten hits. 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] He's now the kind of bloke you'd see in trendy wine bars using the Clarendon filter on Instagram to show off hisPinot. The Blazin' Squad star often shares his love for Arsenal FC across his social media, and has more recently been sharing how he has been feeling during lockdown. 23. 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. At the time, Marcel admitted he had made a huge mistake and regretted it as he was in love with Gabby, Cosmpolitan reported. SMASH HITS MAGAZINE April 2004 BUSTED Peter Andre PINK Lemar RACHEL More recently in 2013, he gave the pop game another shot by teaming up with Adam Rickitt, Gareth Gates, Dane Bowers and Kavana for ITV2's The Big Reunion for new manband 5th Story. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The Squad's Reepa tells Leigh Mytton all about it. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In his day job, he's a media manager at the BBC. He also founded his own label called DillingerGang, but it's not put much out recently. It reached the top of the charts in August 2002, a year after So Solid Crew gained their Number One. For other inquiries Contact Us. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. About Blazin' Squad. 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. 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. 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. Real name Stuart, Reepa loves sprinting when he's not mixing music. He now works as a media manager at the BBC and is married to Welsh-born wife Zoe. While some of the fresh-faced group went back to their day jobs, others have continued to court the limelight. 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. . He is now married to Welsh-born wife, Zoe, and the pair are often seen jetting off abroad to exotic and mountainous locations. . There's too many to tag but you know who you are. Marcel then got them all together for their first ever full reunion in early August 2017, and they all look incredibly different. He's also engaged though, so try not to let your early 2000s. . 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 catchy tunes including Flip Reverse and number one song Crossroads were dancefloor staples in nightclubs across the country. He's currently helping 19-year-old singer-songwriter Miller Blue break through into the industry. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Heres what Wednesday Addams looks like now! However, he has now returned to his first love and works as a band manager. 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. Their comeback single 'Let's Start Again' peaked at No. All Night Long (msica do Blazin 'Squad) - All Night Long (Blazin He and best band pal Flava formed a songwriting and production team called Mojam. 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. Desperate Housewives: Where are they now? 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. After dipping his toe into the music scene hes now moved into imports and exports. 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. Although hes mysteriously disappeared hes been spotted working on solo music as The Lee Bailey Project. These days Kenzie is a personal trainer and DJ, whose attends plenty of pool parties, glam nights out, and DJing all over the world. . In the band he had a couple of nicknames from Rocky B, to Plat'num B, to Bezzle. Stuart has now ditched the gelled hair and shaved eyebrows of his youth in favour of a grown-out locks and designer stubble. 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. I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy." He is now in a new relationship and welcomed his first child called Roman at the end of January. After Blazin' Squad's popularity dwindled, Strider and his best band pal Flava went on to form their own songwriting and production company. 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. Na pocztku zesp skada si z 10 czonkw o pseudonimach: Reepa, Krazy, Kenzie, Flava, Tommy-B, Spike-e, Strider, Rocky-B, Freek i Melo-D. Caa dziesitka pochodzi z Walthamstow, miejscowoci pooonej na poudnie od Londynu. Jamie McKenzie is now a very sculpted personal trainer, Marcel Sommervile welcomed his first child earlier this year, Freek carried his love of music through to his work as a band manager, Strider now runs a successful songwriting company, James Murray ( pictured) and his old bandmate worked on Naughty Boy and Sam Smith's huge hit La La La, Sam Foulkes has partaken in a few Blazin' Squad reunions since they split, Chris now has platinum blond hair and works as an engineer, Lee Bailey has retreated from the limelight, DJ Tommy B: he's still working as DJ these days. Like Marcel, he also had a stint on a reality show in 2017 - E4's Tattoo Fixers. Yes, that's him. His debut single "Crossroads" with the Blazin' Boys hit the #1 spot on the UK music charts when he was 15 years old. "I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy. He also correctly tweeted that Wispa is the best chocolate bar on the market. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. [2] Career [ edit] In The Beginning: 2002 [ edit] Who were Love Island star Marcel Somerville's old group Blazin Squad Comeback But he's apparently had a couple of normal jobs too. These days he works as a DJ, but absolutely loves a bit of cycling in his spare time. All Night Long (Blazin 'Squad -laulu) - All Night Long (Blazin' Squad 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. He is reported to work in the import and export industry. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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Kenzie dated Katie Price's arch nemesis Jodie Marsh in 2005 - the same year he also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. ", (Image: The Sun/Getty/Buzzfeed/Mirror Online). From Chingford to Love Island: the rise and fall of Blazin' Squad Currently he is still involved in the entertainment industry and works as a music manager for ESG Management. In February 2006, they released a second single, "One More Night Alone", which reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart. Where are the Sabrina the Teenage Witch cast now? He's now working as a BBC media manager, but does also still pop up at a reunion gig every so often. His corkscrew curls have been ironed out and now Sam Foulkes is all grown up. 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. Here, we've have taken a deeper dive into what the original Squad members have been up to over the past two decades. Now or Never (Blazin' Squad album) - Wikipedia If you watch reality TV, theres a chance you already know what Marcel has been up to since the band split. In a previous interview with Manchester Evening News he said: "I might have a solo career or start to write. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Speaking of plans for a reunion, Chris had previously said: It has to be done in the right way but were not against it. Where are Blazin' Squad band members now - The Mirror Mojam were reported to have signed a major deal with Sony/ATV's Naughty Words joint venture with Naughty Boy in 2014. 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. That's all we can tell you really as he's kept away from the big Blazin' reunions. 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. Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad (if that's actually possible). Reepa's spiked hair has now been replaced by luscious long locks instead. Incredibly, Lee Bailey hasnt changed a day although recent pictures of the singer are hard to come by. Did they meet at the Crossroads after their breakup? 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. Speaking to Manchester Evening News way back in 2004, Lee said he'd like to stay in the industry if the band ended. 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. Freek also appears to be a Tottenham Hotspur fan judging from his tweets. [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. This is one Blazin' Squad lad who's hard to pin down. Blazin' Squad - IMDb 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. He. I think the first thing is, weve been doing a few shows, so to up that to a tour, if we were to do anything that would be the first point of call, see how that goes then who knows. Over their brief career the lads celebrated two gold records and sold-out arena tours - including a headline set at Wembley. Blazin' Squad were an English Hip-Hop crew consisting of James MacKenzie aka Kenzie, Mustafa Omer aka Strider, James Murray aka Flava, Marcel Somerville aka Rocky B, Ollie Georgiou aka Freek, Chris McKeckney aka Melo-D, Stuart Baker aka Reepa, Lee Bailey Krazy, Sam Foulkes aka Spike-E, Joe Williams aka J-Tell, Tom Beasley aka Tommy-B, and Chris These days Freek, 35, continues to work in music as a music manager, but after initially leaving the band he had quite the alternative career working in a corporate bank for a few years. He tweeted: "I've used so much hand sanitiser I can see through my hands.". MC Freek, Rocky B, Melo-d, Reepa, Krazy, Spike-e, Flava . He also still has those majestic eyebrows. After their romance, Kenzie spilled the beans on their sex life saying: "Jodie definitely taught me a few things, being an older woman. Stay up-to-date with all the news from the Love Island villa this summer with our regular newsletter. 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 London group had seven hits in the Top 10 before one by one they slowly exited from the spotlight -but where are they now? It also failed to re-ignite the low sales of the album. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Last month he revealed he and girlfriend Mia Marley are expecting a baby boy - a little brother for their British bulldog Dre. Blazin' Squad In 2001 Vs. 2017 - BuzzFeed Since then he has continued to appear on television and radio shows, including appearing on Celebrity Come Dine With Me last year. To sign up for the Hull Live newsletter, click here. Reepa, or Stuart Baker as he's known to colleagues these days, was an original Blazin' Squad member. 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. They released a single, and their the group's fourth, and final, record deal dumping followed. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36 . 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. Self-proclaimed pioneers of "chav" culture, ten-piece pop/rap act Blazin' Squad scored an impressive six consecutive Top Ten hits in just two years. Eles tambm anunciaram que iriam lanar um novo lbum pela nova gravadora, Peach Records. However, he's not given up on music altogether. After recording a demo, "Standard Flow," at a nearby . 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. When he wasnt reliving his childhood music dreams, he was working as a window fitter. Lee (Krazy) has gone solo and is currently working on his solo album in the US called the 'Lee Bailey project'. CBBC Newsround | MUSIC | Who are Blazin' Squad? News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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). This content is imported from YouTube. Its no surprise that Blazin Squads only DJ is still active in the music career as he still works as a DJ. He now has a. 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