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. James Murray stayed close with his bandmate Mustafa Omer and performed together as MoJam. Friendship goals. The group have a verified Twitter account which suggests their line-up is comprised of 40 per cent of the original 10 (Freek, Spike-e, Reepa, Plat'num) and a man named Melo. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Is that Marcel, from Love Island? Eating their greens? 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. When they started, they had an average age of 16 and were known by a string of ridiculous nicknames:Kenzie (James McKenzie), Freek (Oliver Georgiou), Melo-d (Chris McKeckney), Reepa (Stuart Baker), Krazy (Lee Bailey), Spike-e (Sam Foulkes), Flava (James Murray), Tommy-B (Tom Beasley), Plat'num (Marcel Sommerville)andStrider (Mustafa Omer). In his free time he enjoys cycling and enjoying ice creams on a hot day. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Each portion of delicious takeaway buys a meal for someone in need - win-win! The ten members all met through secondary school and came together through a shared love of music. 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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. It features the rap version of "We Just Be Dreamin . 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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. Since then he has appeared in other shows such as The Games and Celebrity Come Dine With Me. He now appears to have completely disappeared from the spotlight. The pair welcomed their first child - a son they named Roman - at the end of January. . Blazin' Squad burst onto the scene 20 years ago, clocking a No.1 hit with their debut single. But what happened after the band split in 2005? 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. Kenzie also claimed Jodie liked to be spanked in the bedroom and revealed he once bought her saucy underwear. Its no surprise that Blazin Squads only DJ is still active in the music career as he still works as a DJ. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. 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. According to his LinkedIn, Chris, who had a spell with peroxide blond hair and nose ring, has worked in double glazing. [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. Teachers Dear Diary: Blazin's Reepa hits the clubs Updated 25 October 2002, 11.58. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. King faced the media after Rovers' last minute defeat to Leigh Leopards on Friday evening. Where is Reepa now? Aim for the stars and if you miss at least you will land on the moon.. #gooner. 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. Kenzie now shares his luxury lifestyle, wearing designer clothes, and jet setting to Dubai, whilst supporting a rock hard pair of abs. Immediately after his time in the group, Marcel Somerville had a run of reality show stints on CelebAir, The Games and The Weakest Link and he's back on reality telly now as a cast member on Love Island. She says that she feels strange when she sees teenage girls screaming over her son, but knows that he enjoys it! Peach Recordsin alla he julkaisivat ensimmisen singlens uudistuksen jlkeen, "All Night Long", keskuussa 2006. Blazin' Squad's popularity had a brief resurgence in 2017 all thanks to Marcel's appearance in one of the most popular series of Love Island to date. Sams also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. 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. What ever happened to the Blazin' Squad boys? For the past five or so years, though, he's worked as an engineer for Virgin Media. In a complete Flip Reverse, Oliver Georgiou went into banking after the group disbanded. "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. Stuart Baker has continued to appear on stage with some of his former bandmates for Blazin' Squad shows over the past few years, while juggling his proper job as a media manager for the BBC. All 10 bandmates met up for drinks once Marcel, now 36, returned to the real world. A new member, Joe-E, was added to the group in a failedattempt to revive interest. Kenzie appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2005 and he was one of the youngest contestants to ever enter the house. He was a vocal supporter of Marcel during his Love Island villa stint. Last month he revealed he and girlfriend Mia Marley are expecting a baby boy - a little brother for their British bulldog Dre. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy. Sign up to the Hull Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking news. 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The former Blazin' Squad member has stayed in media, but a different kind; he is now a media manager at the BBC. 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. Blazin' Squad member James Mackenzie a.k.a. 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. When not in the studio he can usually be found on the running track hanging out with Strider and Krazy. The burning flame at the heart of Blazin' Squad continues to flicker, however. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. With the facial hair and jawline structure came a very sensible and grown up job, too. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. What's more, they're doing pretty well for themselves. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Most importantly, Reepa could arguably be the Blazin' Squad member who's experienced the biggest glo up in terms of hotness. 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. According to social media, the pair enjoy nothing more than jetting off on exotic holidays abroad. Alongside his various stints on reality shows, James McKenzie now works as a personal trainer. 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He also still has those majestic eyebrows. 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. Heres what Wednesday Addams looks like now! 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. [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. After the end of the group, he pursued a new career as a window fitter and is still close to his former bandmates. Blazin' Squad's new album In The Beginning is out this week. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Twitter account and you're all set. 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. BLAZIN' Squad are fondly remembered by nostalgic noughties pop fans. 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. But their album, Times Like These, struggled in the charts. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Tell us about your album, In The Beginning It's got an R&B, chilled-out vibe.. 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In February 2006, they released a second single, "One More Night Alone", which reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart. 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. The cast of Bridget Jones's Diary then & 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. View our online Press Pack. Months earlier, So Solid Crew, the amorphous garage group from Battersea, had emerged from pirate radio obscurity into the mainstream thanks to the relentless patter of their hit single 21 Seconds. He is now married to wife Karina and the couple share two kids. After years away from the limelight, Marcel appeared on the third series of Love Island and came in fourth place with Gabby Allen. He also correctly tweeted that Wispa is the best chocolate bar on the market. Actually known as Stuart Baker, the spiked hair has now been replaced with soft, brunette locks. It's been a long time since we've thought about Blazin' Squad. The UK pop charts had proved themselves ready for an influx of urban music, and East West Records, an imprint of Warner Music, snapped up teenage rap group Blazin' Squad a year earlier. Blazin' Squad did consist of Marcel (MC Plat'num), Stuart (MC Reepa), Sam (MC Spike-E) & Chris (MC Melo-D). You may have been watching Love Island this year and thought where do I know that guy from? He has since returned to the industry but now works as a band manager instead. 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. Kenzie has certainly grown up since his band days, Reepa has ditched his spikes since the '00s. Much like some of his other band mates, he still gets involved in music; working as a DJ. 22 photos of Disney Channel stars then and now. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Freek also appears to be a Tottenham Hotspur fan judging from his tweets. Comeback Where are Hollyoaks' missing McQueens now? Answer: False. The huge success of the gelled-haired, shaved-eyebrowed teen heartthrobs spawned RnB inspired album The Beginning and a further six top ten singles. Blazin' Squad In 2001 Vs. 2017 Featuring Kenzie, Freek, and Melo-d. by Tabatha Leggett BuzzFeed Staff, UK 1. ", Well no, of course not. Some members valiantly carried on, and with limited success. James appears to have ditched his infamous Blazin' Squad gold chain and diamond earrings for a more laidback look. Kenzie dated Katie Price's arch nemesis Jodie Marsh in 2005 - the same year he also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. However, he's not given up on music altogether. This content is imported from YouTube. When he wasnt reliving his childhood music dreams, he was working as a window fitter. 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. Fans may be shocked to know that the likes of Reea, Freek and Melo-d have gone back to their birth names. A LONG time. Kenzie, 35, is one of the most famous members of Blazin' Squad following his former romance with bodybuilding reality star Jodie Marsh. Real name Stuart, Reepa loves sprinting when he's not mixing music. 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. From Blazin' Squad, that's where. 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. Stay up-to-date with all the news from the Love Island villa this summer with our regular newsletter. Marcel's busy having a swell time with Gabby, but what ever happened to the rest of the boys? 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. 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. Following the show, Marcel and Gabby were together for almost a year before announcing their split amid reports of infidelity on his part. 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. What Blazin' Squad look like now: here's what the 10-piece boyband did next, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. The group met at school and came together through a shared love of music and rap. The trio released their debut single, "Baby Goodbye" in October 2005. The star has also dyed his natural dark locks peroxide blond and is rocking a nose and facial piercing. A debut album In The Beginning was also a huge success and they went on to release a further six top ten hits. But he's apparently had a couple of normal jobs too. James and long-term partner Leah Jade Stowell share a son and daughter, and he regularly shares proud snaps of his family on Instagram. His corkscrew curls have been ironed out and now Sam Foulkes is all grown up. After their romance, Kenzie spilled the beans on their sex life saying: "Jodie definitely taught me a few things, being an older woman. 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. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. As well as occasionally performing with other former Blazin' Squad members, Sam works in the import/export industry now. Actually known as Stuart Baker, the spiked hair has now been replaced with soft, brunette locks. After enjoying a close friendship with Flava (aka James Murray) in the band, they teamed up to form a song writing duo called Mojam after the group disbanded. ", (Image: The Sun/Getty/Buzzfeed/Mirror Online). 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. 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. Flava is the second half of Mojam alongside Strider, and the pair are enjoying some serious success in the business. If you watch reality TV, theres a chance you already know what Marcel has been up to since the band split. After Blazin' Squad's popularity dwindled, Strider and his best band pal Flava went on to form their own songwriting and production company. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Associated With "Wishing everyone a very happy, prosperous new year.". A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained, Here's what Buzz from Home Alone looks like now. He. He still performs with the band when they get together for reunions and still lists himself as a member on his Instagram, but he's ditched the gelled hair and shaved eyebrows in favour of grown-out locks and stubble. He's now working as a BBC media manager, but does also still pop up at a reunion gig every so often. Kenzie, who is also a personal trainer, shows off his toned figure and shredded abs on the social media platform as well as posts featuring his daughters. Kenzie arrives at the UK Premiere of new animated film "Valiant" at the Odeon West End on March 20, 2005. He is now in a new relationship and welcomed his first child called Roman at the end of January. Although hes mysteriously disappeared hes been spotted working on solo music as The Lee Bailey Project. Newsbeat spoke to original Blazin' Squad band members MC Freek and Melo about reuniting and having their first headline show since 2004. . They had hits including Baby Goodbye and One More Night Alone, but they were dropped from the label the following year after their album Times Like These peaked at number 67 on the UK Albums Chart. 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. 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. Poor MarcelSomerville. 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. After recording a demo, "Standard Flow," at a nearby . The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. The 31-year-old faced controversy after he allegedly cheated on Gaby Allen while the pair were on holiday together in Mexico. He still performs with the band when they get together for reunions and still lists himself as a member on his Instagram, but he's ditched the gelled hair and shaved eyebrows in favour of grown-out locks and stubble. Lee (Krazy) has gone solo and is currently working on his solo album in the US called the 'Lee Bailey project'. This week Reepa gives us the the latest on what Blazin' Squad have been up to. Speaking to Manchester Evening News way back in 2004, Lee said he'd like to stay in the industry if the band ended. 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. I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy." Yes, that's him. 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. 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? Marcel then got them all together for their first ever full reunion in early August 2017, and they all look incredibly different. As well as becoming a household reality TV icon, Marcel Sommerville works as a producer and founder of an independent music label called Dmode. The rapper hilariously tried to keep his. Can this young prodigy bring back the age of the wild virtuoso violinist? Most importantly, Reepa could arguably be the Blazin' Squad member who's experienced the biggest glo up in terms of hotness. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Ollie, who is reportedly Marcels best friend, is married and is also a dad. Most notably, they worked with Sam Smith on his hit track La La La. Reepa's spiked hair has now been replaced by luscious long locks instead. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 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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. He continues to be proud of his Blazin' Squad roots, writing in his Twitter bio that he's a member of the band. 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.