The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. Many members appear to enjoy a variety of careers, ranging from underwear line designer (Kenzie) to D-list celebrity personal trainer (also Kenzie). 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. Speaking of plans for a reunion, Chris had previously said: It has to be done in the right way but were not against it. Answer: False. Spike-e is considerably less spikey these days which is probably for the best, but he does still proudly declare himself to be a Blazin' Squad star in his Twitter bio so don't get too sad. Alongside James, Mustafa has penned some massive hits as part of their duo. 5. Since his days in the band, he has certainly grown up and is now a personal trainer, inevitably still making fans droll over him. Ten teenagers from Chingford who enjoyed a brief, but indeed blazing, time in the limelight in the early Noughties. Where are the cast of Attack the Block now? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. He now appears to have completely disappeared from the spotlight. FRET NO MORE. Marcel and Rebecca are set to share the details of the pregnancy and the birth in new MTV show Celebrity Bumps: Famous and Pregnant. Marcel and partner Rebecca are now on MTV Celebrity Bums: Famous and Pregnant. 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. In February 2006, they released a second single, "One More Night Alone", which reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart. The Squad's Reepa tells Leigh Mytton all about it. We met them at the crossroads back in the early noughties, and their catchy RnB songs were stuck in our heads for days, but what happened to the 10 members of Blazin' Squad? Answer: Melody. 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. "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. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. He is also on a Podcast called Its Not All Dad with co-stars Jamie Jewitt and Jake Quickenden. Since the Squad broke up, he's also appeared with some of his old bandmates in nightclubs. Hope you're well, Flave. He is still involved in the music industry, however, as he works as a DJ. The cast of That '70s Show where are they now? Associated With Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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Reepa, or Stuart Baker as he's known to colleagues these days, was an original Blazin' Squad member. He has had quite the career change and now works in the import and export industry. Kenzie also claimed Jodie liked to be spanked in the bedroom and revealed he once bought her saucy underwear. They hit the big time back in 2002 but now 15 years has passed and a lot has changed. Blazin' Squad did consist of Marcel (MC Plat'num), Stuart (MC Reepa), Sam (MC Spike-E) & Chris (MC Melo-D). This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The album was released to general critical censure.[6][7]. A new member, Joe-E, was added to the group in a failedattempt to revive interest. Although hes mysteriously disappeared hes been spotted working on solo music as The Lee Bailey Project. 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. 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After spending some time with the experts, the inking was updated to a more spectacular tribute to their efforts - complete with a smoking microphone. While he and Flava had their biggest hit co-writing and co-producing Sam Smith and Naughty Boy's hit La La La. Chris McKeckney was a major player in the Blazin Squad reunion tour two years ago. Reepa's mum is called Corleta. What ever happened to the Blazin' Squad boys? She says that she feels strange when she sees teenage girls screaming over her son, but knows that he enjoys it! To sign up for the Hull Live newsletter, click here. A debut album In The Beginning was also a huge success and they went on to release a further six top ten hits. Where is Reepa now? 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. . 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. 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. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. However, he's not given up on music altogether. Unlike many of his ex-bandmates, DJ Tommy has completely shunned the showbiz life. He appeared on a number of reality shows including the third series of Celebrity Big Brother, The Weakest Link, and CelebAir. . The 31-year-old faced controversy after he allegedly cheated on Gaby Allen while the pair were on holiday together in Mexico. . Real name Tom Beasley, hes not been involved in any of the reunions as so far. At the end of 2021, they posted on the Mojam Instagram: "In a year full of ups and downs, somehow we had one of our best years to date. 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Did they meet at the Crossroads after their breakup? Strider and Flava real names Mus Omer and James Murray have now formed a songwriting duo called Mojam. 51 in the UK and basically ended it again. Somerville, a 31-year-old musician and self-confessed heart breaker from London, was one of 10 young men who comprised Blazin' Squad, agroup from Chingford, North East London, who achieved considerable chart success despite being widely ridiculed by both the music industry and general public. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Something went wrong, please try again later. Eating their greens? Melo-D is a member of the band, but 'Melody' isn't. Strider, Rocky B, and Krazy are all members. Occasionally, he ditches the suit to join his bandmates on stage during reunion performances. You may have been watching Love Island this year and thought where do I know that guy from? The album spawned the singles "We Just Be Dreamin'", "Flip Reverse" and "Here 4 One". In a previous interview with Manchester Evening News he said: "I might have a solo career or start to write. Like his old pal Lee, Tommy also turned his back on the heady world of showbiz. Find out more, The latest offers and discount codes from popular brands on Telegraph Voucher Codes, Blazin' Squad, in their baggy-trousered heyday, Blazin' Squad backstage at Party In The Park, 2004, Dry Cleaning: the British band with the strangest lyrics in music, The Edge: Its going to be very difficult to break up U2, Punk star Slowthai provides a breath of fresh air from self-help platitudes the weeks best albums, A Wagnerian superstar forgoes her helmet and spear, plus the best of Marchs classical concerts, How Daisy Jones & the Six faked Fleetwood Mac. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms This is false- Corleta Somerville is Rocky B's mum! BLAZIN' Squad are fondly remembered by nostalgic noughties pop fans. 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? Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. The group's split spelled the end of Oliver's music career as he pursued a new profession in corporate banking. Spike-E is considerably less spiky these days which is probably for the best, but he does still proudly declare himself to be a Blazin' Squad star in his Twitter bio. Rocky B is now widely known for his appearance on ITV's Love Island and his romance with Liverpudlian Gabby Allen. Chris remains loyal to his roots as a Blazin' Squad original and still performs their songs at various reunion gigs. 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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. Mustafa Omer aka Strider and James Murray aka Flava are still very much involved in music. The most office-based of the lot is Reepa,who works as a media manager at the BBC. They also joined Kenzie, Rocky B and Freek to form a five-piece Blazin' Squad reunion in 2009. Actually known as Stuart Baker, the spiked hair has now been replaced with soft, brunette locks. 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. As well as occasionally performing with other former Blazin' Squad members, Sam works in the import/export industry now. Lovely jubbly. Currently he is still involved in the entertainment industry and works as a music manager for ESG Management. 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. Its no surprise that Blazin Squads only DJ is still active in the music career as he still works as a DJ. 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. 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. Now or Never is the second studio album released by British ten-piece hip hop group Blazin' Squad. 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. 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. Flava is now seemingly married with two kids. Oh, and he makes occasional squad reunion appearances with a few of the other lads too. He continues to be proud of his Blazin' Squad roots, writing in his Twitter bio that he's a member of the band. That's all we can tell you really as he's kept away from the big Blazin' reunions. The ten members all met through secondary school and came together through a shared love of music. But perhaps it'll all. They then stormed the charts with their debut single Crossroads - which reached number one in 2002. But the world had moved on: guitars were ruling the airwaves and there was little nostalgia lurking for the formerly teenage group. Before Fame. 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.