Hes got a really grown up job working at the BBC as a media manager. Lee (Krazy) has gone solo and is currently working on his solo album in the US called the 'Lee Bailey project'. Here, we've have taken a deeper dive into what the original Squad members have been up to over the past two decades. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Sams also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He has also become a music mogul writing tracks for the likes of Leona Lewis, Emeli Sande and Professor Green. 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. Over their brief career the lads celebrated two gold records and sold-out arena tours - including a headline set at Wembley. He now has a wife called Zoe and often shares snaps of their luxurious holidays. Also known as Tom Beasley, the former boyband member is still working the decks up and down the country as a DJ. The cast of That '70s Show where are they now? Stuart has now ditched the gelled hair and shaved eyebrows of his youth in favour of a grown-out locks and designer stubble. 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. His debut single "Crossroads" with the Blazin' Boys hit the #1 spot on the UK music charts when he was 15 years old. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. Pela Peach Records, eles lanaram seu primeiro single desde a reforma, "All Night Long", em . 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. He is from England. Actually known as Stuart Baker, the spiked hair has now been replaced with soft, brunette locks. 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. Toukokuussa 2006 ilmoitettiin, ett Rocky-B, Reepa, Spike-E ja Melo-D aikovat uudistua ja esiinty neliosaisena versiona Blazin 'Squadista. He is reported to work in the import and export industry. 23. 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. MC Freek, Rocky B, Melo-d, Reepa, Krazy, Spike-e, Flava . News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In October 2005, the group released their debut single, "Baby Goodbye", which reached #5 in the UK Singles Chart, selling over 80,000 copies. Despite this, however, their debut album, In the Beginning achieved gold status in the UK and spawned two further top ten hits, "Love on the Line" and double A-side single, "Reminisce/Where the Story Ends". Although he didnt win the show in 2017, he was one of the finalists along with his co-star and ex-girlfriend Gabby Allen. He's now working as a BBC media manager, but does also still pop up at a reunion gig every so often. Another member of the band who has had a change in career is Sam Foulkes, aka Spike-E. What Blazin' Squad look like now: here's what the 10-piece boyband did next 1 The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3 2 Call the Midwife star breaks down season 12 finale 3 Angela Bassett. 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. Before lockdown, Tommy worked as a DJ. At the time, Marcel admitted he had made a huge mistake and regretted it as he was in love with Gabby, Cosmpolitan reported. Admittedly, only half of them scraped the Top 40, but the group also landed seven Top 10 hits in three years. Like his old pal Lee, Tommy also turned his back on the heady world of showbiz. 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. Each portion of delicious takeaway buys a meal for someone in need - win-win! Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The album was released on 20 November 2003 in the United Kingdom, and peaked at #37 on the UK Albums Chart. 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. 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. And are they getting back together? Kenzie also claimed Jodie liked to be spanked in the bedroom and revealed he once bought her saucy underwear. He was a vocal supporter of Marcel during his Love Island villa stint. But perhaps it'll all. He is still involved in the music industry, however, as he works as a DJ. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. 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. In May 2014 Kenzie was injured in a "serious car crash", but escaped with injuries. 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. The Love Island boys reunited in early August 2017, Young Kenzie, with his then girlfriend Jodie Marsh, Now he's a buff personal trainer with a penchant for reality television shows, Chris McKeckney was a fresh faced young boy in 2002, Stuart Baker was all spiked hair and chains, Now he's got a proper haircut and a proper job working for the Beeb, Freek had one of the biggest transformations, He ended up being a suave banker who sipped wine and used Instagram filters, Cutie Marcel didn't stray far from his Blazin Squad roots, He does however look infinitely cooler now, Looking like butter wouldn't melt back in the day, Tommy B is also a keen cyclist who loves a vanilla cone, Krazy's hair sadly isn't the reason he was given that moniker, He's not been seen recently but did keep to his love of music, Sam Foulkes left his curls in the early noughties, But he's kept up with his music and still works with Blazin Squad on reunions, Mustafa Omer learnt a lot in his Blazin Squad days, And he's penned some huge hits for some massive names with James. To sign up for the Hull Live newsletter, click here. Since then he has continued to appear on television and radio shows, including appearing on Celebrity Come Dine With Me last year. Find yourself among people of a certain age today and chances are they'll be able to sing the chorus of Crossroads. Blazin' Squad were the laughing stock of nearly all serious music magazines. Desperate Housewives: Where are they now? A new member, Joe-E, was added to the group in a failedattempt to revive interest. They then stormed the charts with their debut single Crossroads - which reached number one in 2002. Unlike many of his former bandmembers, Lee retreated from the limelight after Blazin' Squad ended. Marcel, 36, is engaged to Rebecca Vieira and they have a beautiful baby boy together called Roman. 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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. He appeared on ITVs Love Island where he never missed a chance to drop the fact he was one of the Blazin Squad members. After dipping his toe into the music scene hes now moved into imports and exports. Releasing new music wouldnt be off the table either.. Answer: Melody. After the Blazin' Squad disbanded he became a media manager at the BBC. Comeback He and best band pal Flava formed a songwriting and production team called Mojam. Following the show, Marcel and Gabby were together for almost a year before announcing their split amid reports of infidelity on his part. 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. 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So, of course, everyone is asking - just what happened to the boys? Kenzie, 35, is one of the most famous members of Blazin' Squad following his former romance with bodybuilding reality star Jodie Marsh. Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. He now works as a media manager at the BBC and is married to Welsh-born wife Zoe. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Twitter account and you're all set. But the world had moved on: guitars were ruling the airwaves and there was little nostalgia lurking for the formerly teenage group. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. You may have been watching Love Island this year and thought where do I know that guy from? 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. Twelve years on from his boy band adventure, Marcel Sommerville is taking part in the2017 series of Love Island. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. 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. 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. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36 . The album was released to general critical censure.[6][7]. 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. 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 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 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. 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. Viewers have been taking the Mickey out of him for constantly mentioning that he was in Blazin' Squad. 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. "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. Mojam were reported to have signed a major deal with Sony/ATV's Naughty Words joint venture with Naughty Boy in 2014. Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad. Strider, Rocky, Kenzie and Reepa on Popworld's "The Big Ones" Very funny!Deutsch/German:Simon: Ein paar Mitglieder von Blazin' Squad, herzlich Willkommen. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In 2003 they were considered so relevant that their rendition of Flip Reverse was used to relaunch Top of the Pops. 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. 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. 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). James appears to have ditched his infamous Blazin' Squad gold chain and diamond earrings for a more laidback look. Kenzie appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2005 and he was one of the youngest contestants to ever enter the house. Blazin' Squad's new album In The Beginning is out this week. FRET NO MORE. The former Blazin' Squad member has stayed in media, but a different kind; he is now a media manager at the BBC. 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. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This is one Blazin' Squad lad who's hard to pin down. He also dated former glamour model Jodie Marsh around the same time. 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. "Standard Flow" was remixed by Ras Kwarme and Origin Unknown, with a version available featuring Jamaican dancehall musician Elephant Man on guest vocals. Their comeback single 'Let's Start Again' peaked at No. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. [2] Career [ edit] In The Beginning: 2002 [ edit] The star has also dyed his natural dark locks peroxide blond and is rocking a nose and facial piercing. However, he's not given up on music altogether. [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. "Its [sic] been a lot of fun & we're and looking forward to sharing what we've been working on for 2022. 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