He's also now a father to two daughters, Wynter and Wyllow. The former Squad member has also gone under the aliases Primetime Pro-Juice, Plat'num and Bezzle (to his friends) in recent years. 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. Here we take a trip down memory lane as we revisit their lives 20 years on from their glory days. He also founded his own label called DillingerGang, but it's not put much out recently. But what happened after the band split in 2005? Blazin' Squad's new album In The Beginning is out this week. 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. Oliver wanted to update a tattoo on his left bicep which depicted the date the band got their first number one song and the day they signed their record contract. Marcel and partner Rebecca are now on MTV Celebrity Bums: Famous and Pregnant. Where Blazin' Squad stars are now - The Sun Alongside James, Mustafa has penned some massive hits as part of their duo. Most importantly, Reepa could arguably be the Blazin' Squad member who's experienced the biggest glo up in terms of hotness. Love Island leads to a new Blazin' Squad show - BBC News 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. King faced the media after Rovers' last minute defeat to Leigh Leopards on Friday evening. He was a vocal supporter of Marcel during his Love Island villa stint. Poor MarcelSomerville. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. We take a look at what the likes of Kenzie, Strider, Freek and Rocky B are up to now One of the most recognisable members of the group ( who could forget that gel-slicked hair ) baby-faced Kenzie went on to become a tabloid favourite after the band split thanks to his high profile romances. 23. 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This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But, he is also a father to daughters Wynter and Wyllow with girlfriend Frankie Evans. 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. Friendship goals. 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THEY burst onto the music scene with baggy clothes, excessive hair gel and a crew that would put the biggest Stateside rapper's entourage to shame. You may have been watching Love Island this year and thought where do I know that guy from? He. But despite their feeble rapping skills and worse vocals, Blazin' Squad captured the nation's imagination and managed to release four albums. The former Blazin' Squad member has stayed in media, but a different kind; he is now a media manager at the BBC. Stuart Baker - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays Where is Reepa now? The cast of Bridget Jones's Diary then & now. This is false- Corleta Somerville is Rocky B's mum! They released a single, and their the group's fourth, and final, record deal dumping followed. Marcel then got them all together for their first ever full reunion in early August 2017, and they all look incredibly different. 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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. Lee's trademark spiky blonde hair made him stand out from the group. In the band he had a couple of nicknames from Rocky B, to Plat'num B, to Bezzle. A LONG time. The huge success of the gelled-haired, shaved-eyebrowed teen heartthrobs spawned RnB inspired album The Beginning and a further six top ten singles. 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. Some of still in the biz, while others lead quieter lives. Eles tambm anunciaram que iriam lanar um novo lbum pela nova gravadora, Peach Records. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He and best band pal Flava formed a songwriting and production team called Mojam. Lee's voice is instantly recognisable as he sang the incredibly catchy chorus on the band's number two hit, Flip Reverse. 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. Over their brief career the lads celebrated two gold records and sold-out arena tours - including a headline set at Wembley. Another member of the band who has had a change in career is Sam Foulkes, aka Spike-E. 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. CBBC Newsround | MUSIC | Who are Blazin' Squad? [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. 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. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? 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. 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. 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. He's now working as a BBC media manager, but does also still pop up at a reunion gig every so often. After spending some time with the experts, the inking was updated to a more spectacular tribute to their efforts - complete with a smoking microphone. This single was the first to reach the UK Top 40, and debuted in the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart of 31 August 2002. 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. Probably what it says on the tin tbh. Critics' main complaint was that Blazin' Squad posed as the next threat on the garage scene, but were actually more like East 17, the Nineties boy band who hailed from the nearby ends of Walthamstow. Real name Tom Beasley, hes not been involved in any of the reunions as so far. 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. Flava is now seemingly married with two kids. After the end of the group, he pursued a new career as a window fitter and is still close to his former bandmates. Home: TV: Radio: Talk: Where I Live: A-Z Index: Games: Chat: Vote: Win: Quiz: Club . Chris McKeckney was a major player in the Blazin Squad reunion tour two years ago. He has had quite the career change and now works in the import and export industry. However, after their showbiz careers stalled the Squad wound up on very different paths. The doting dad regularly shares snippets of his life to his 615k followers on Instagram. Can this young prodigy bring back the age of the wild virtuoso violinist? Here, we've have taken a deeper dive into what the original Squad members have been up to over the past two decades. Who were Love Island star Marcel Somerville's old group Blazin Squad Where are the Sabrina the Teenage Witch cast now? 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. Hooray. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Blazin' Squad were the laughing stock of nearly all serious music magazines. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Since then he has continued to appear on television and radio shows, including appearing on Celebrity Come Dine With Me last year. Well, the 10 mates are all from London and they met at school. He is still involved in the music industry, however, as he works as a DJ. 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, 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. Despite his career change, he has shared pictures with the other Squad members and proudly declares his membership in the noughties boyband. 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. He also often shares snaps of him and the band hanging out abroad or in swanky venues (pre-pandemic of course). 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. . 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. In 2003 they were considered so relevant that their rendition of Flip Reverse was used to relaunch Top of the Pops. These days he works as a DJ, but absolutely loves a bit of cycling in his spare time. He's since found love with current girlfriend Rebecca Vieira and they welcomed a son together called Roman in 2021. "Flip Reverse" was subsequently used to re-launch Top of the Pops, with a special performance recorded outside the BBC Television Centre with 100 or so hooded back-up dancers. They have worked with artists such as Emilie Sande, Sam Smith, Ella Eyre and Professor Green. But their album, Times Like These, struggled in the charts. I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy." 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. Viewers have been taking the Mickey out of him for constantly mentioning that he was in Blazin' Squad. But Blazin' Squad were infamous for their pretentious attempts to seem "street", their love of oversized clothing and enjoyably preposterous interviews at the hands of Simon Amstell, then-co-host of T4 showPopworld, who famously asked them, "So, how's puberty going? Where are Hollyoaks' missing McQueens now? After the short-lived comeback in 2009, Freek known as Oliver Georgiou to family and friends founded his own music management company. 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 appeared on ITVs Love Island where he never missed a chance to drop the fact he was one of the Blazin Squad members. Blazin' Squad In 2001 Vs. 2017 - BuzzFeed Strider, Rocky, Kenzie and Reepa on Popworld's "The Big Ones" Very funny!Deutsch/German:Simon: Ein paar Mitglieder von Blazin' Squad, herzlich Willkommen. 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. Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad. ), but we haven't heard a peep from them on the chart since 2009. When he wasnt reliving his childhood music dreams, he was working as a window fitter. Peach Recordsin alla he julkaisivat ensimmisen singlens uudistuksen jlkeen, "All Night Long", keskuussa 2006. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. What ever happened to the Blazin' Squad boys? Their comeback single 'Let's Start Again' peaked at No. His corkscrew curls have been ironed out and now Sam Foulkes is all grown up. 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. From Blazin' Squad, that's where. After the Blazin' Squad disbanded he became a media manager at the BBC. Blazin' Squad - Wikiwand 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. But he's apparently had a couple of normal jobs too. Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad (if that's actually possible). Well, it seems the band's bucket of hair gel has long been abandoned, the gold bling taken to the charity shop and the sick rhymes swapped for blue collar jobs. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Blazin' Squad had six top 10 singles and a number one single, Kenzie has undergone a huge transformation, Marcel went on to star in 2017's edition of Love Island, Flava and Strider joined forces to write songs for artists such as Sam Smith and Leona Lewis, Freek has a tattoo of the date the band got their number one single Crossroads, Melo-d became a window fitter after the group split, Blazin Squad then & now Sam Foulkes (Spike E), Blazin Squad then & now Tom Beasley (DJ Tommy B), Despite their success, the group disbanded in 2006, Where Blazin Squad stars are now unrecognisable transformation to surprising career change & tattoo disaster, Olivia Attwood praises best pal Georgia Harrison as 'brave and dignified' after Stephen Bear jailed for sharing sex tape, Peter Andre reveals strict rule for daughter Princess's career after she teams up with fashion brand, Where cast of Flipper are now - from hilarious run-in with the Queen to Breaking Bad fame & star with 14 kids by 4 mums, Stephen Bears fiance Jessica Smith vows to stick with him 'through thick and thin' after shamed reality star is jailed, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. He has been pretty quiet of late since his solo career, dubbed the Lee Bailey Project, failed to hit the big time. Blazin Squad Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images And as Marcel frequently mentioned in the Love Island villa the group are still good friends. Before lockdown, Tommy worked as a DJ. He's apparently working in the import/export industry now (similar to flipping/reversing) but still does the occasional gig with Blazin' Squad and has been showing his Team Marcel Love Island support online, too. Although he doesnt seem to use his Twitter account much, he supported Marcel when he was in Love Island. Now or Never (Blazin' Squad album) - Wikipedia They then stormed the charts with their debut single Crossroads - which reached number one in 2002. 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. 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. Kenzie (James MacKenzie) Doug Peters / Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment Kenzie is. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? Sams also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Occasionally, he ditches the suit to join his bandmates on stage during reunion performances. This is one Blazin' Squad lad who's hard to pin down. The 31-year-old faced controversy after he allegedly cheated on Gaby Allen while the pair were on holiday together in Mexico. Blazin' Squad Online Quiz | Music | 10 Questions - Fun Trivia 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. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? Blazin' Squad did consist of Marcel (MC Plat'num), Stuart (MC Reepa), Sam (MC Spike-E) & Chris (MC Melo-D). He keeps out of the limelight for but after Marcel's stint on Love Island, Oliver was invited to appear on E4 show Tattoo Fixers to get the ink on his left bicep updated. Although he didnt win the show in 2017, he was one of the finalists along with his co-star and ex-girlfriend Gabby Allen. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. BLAZIN' Squad are fondly remembered by nostalgic noughties pop fans. 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. he said. Kenzie dated Katie Price's arch nemesis Jodie Marsh in 2005 - the same year he also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother. Pela Peach Records, eles lanaram seu primeiro single desde a reforma, "All Night Long", em . Blazin' Squad member James Mackenzie a.k.a. 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. Since the Squad broke up, he's also appeared with some of his old bandmates in nightclubs. 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. Where are the original Loose Women hosts now? 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. 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. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36-year-old does not look too different from the group's heyday. In his day job, he's a media manager at the BBC. 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. 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. 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. 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. The baby faced member of Blazin Squad travels the UK as a DJ. Sam's also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. However, he's not given up on music altogether. The pair co-wrote and co-produced Sam Smith and Naughty Boy's smash hit La La La, and worked on Jess Glynne's debut album. A new member, Joe-E, was added to the group in a failedattempt to revive interest. 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. After Blazin' Squad, they became the successful production duo Mojam. 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.