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. However, he's not given up on music altogether. He is from England. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? The chances are that Kenzie is the boy you remember the best, as he went on to appear on a couple of different reality TV shows like Celebrity Big Brother and The Big Reunion, and now lives a very lavish Insta-lifestyle. About Blazin' Squad. We've not heard much from Lee Bailey after his solo musical effort The Lee Bailey Project failed to take off. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. While he and Flava had their biggest hit co-writing and co-producing Sam Smith and Naughty Boy's hit La La La. . But their album, Times Like These, struggled in the charts. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. James appears to have ditched his infamous Blazin' Squad gold chain and diamond earrings for a more laidback look. Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. And as Marcel frequently mentioned in the Love Island villa the group are still good friends. Assuming it was Marcel. Ollie, who is reportedly Marcels best friend, is married and is also a dad. 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? While Melo-D real name Chris McKeckney has worked as a window fitter in recent years, he's also kept one foot in the music biz. MC Freek, Rocky B, Melo-d, Reepa, Krazy, Spike-e, Flava . 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Rocky B is now widely known for his appearance on ITV's Love Island and his romance with Liverpudlian Gabby Allen. Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad (if that's actually possible). After the Blazin' Squad disbanded he became a media manager at the BBC. 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. After Blazin' Squad's popularity dwindled, Strider and his best band pal Flava went on to form their own songwriting and production company. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. As well as occasionally performing with other former Blazin' Squad members, Sam works in the import/export industry now. Toukokuussa 2006 ilmoitettiin, ett Rocky-B, Reepa, Spike-E ja Melo-D aikovat uudistua ja esiinty neliosaisena versiona Blazin 'Squadista. Flava is now seemingly married with two kids. He also founded his own label called DillingerGang, but it's not put much out recently. The group met at school and came together through a shared love of music and rap. He and best band pal Flava formed a songwriting and production team called Mojam. The rapper hilariously tried to keep his. 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. "We Just Be Dreamin'" reached number three in July 2003, and "Flip Reverse", which was co-written by former member Liam D'Souza reached number two in November. Reepa's spiked hair has now been replaced by luscious long locks instead. Lovely jubbly. Melo-D, or Chris McKeckney, still dabbles in the music biz, uploading rap tracks to his Soundcloud page. Their comeback single 'Let's Start Again' peaked at No. 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. The huge success of the gelled-haired, shaved-eyebrowed teen heartthrobs spawned RnB inspired album The Beginning and a further six top ten singles. Newsbeat spoke to original Blazin' Squad band members MC Freek and Melo about reuniting and having their first headline show since 2004. . ), but we haven't heard a peep from them on the chart since 2009. Kenzie, now 36, became one of the most recognisable membersof the group following a series of TV appearances and high profile relationships after the band went their separate ways. Where are the original Loose Women hosts now? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Stay up-to-date with all the news from the Love Island villa this summer with our regular newsletter. he said. 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. But when the band disbanded, he retreated from the limelight - despite initially telling the media he would like to carry on with a career in the industry. 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] Teachers Dear Diary: Blazin's Reepa hits the clubs Updated 25 October 2002, 11.58. Did they meet at the Crossroads after their breakup? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Their break up turned bitter when he in turn accused her of cheating with Towie star Dan Osborne, a claim she's fiercelydenied. A detailed history, The ending of Sex/Life season 2 explained, Here's what Buzz from Home Alone looks like now. He and partner Bayley Hatson share a daughter. There's too many to tag but you know who you are. What do the Hocus Pocus cast look like now? After Blazin' Squad, they became the successful production duo Mojam. EastEnders actress turned Strictly star Maisie Smith has sent fans into meltdown with her latest batch of smoking hot social media snaps as she posed up a storm fo the camera. 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. 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Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad. The singer is now married and has a baby. Last month he revealed he and girlfriend Mia Marley are expecting a baby boy - a little brother for their British bulldog Dre. Incredibly, Lee Bailey hasnt changed a day although recent pictures of the singer are hard to come by. 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. 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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. Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. A live recording of a concert in Liverpool was released on DVD for Christmas 2003 but failed to achieve any commercial success. 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. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Kenzie has certainly grown up since his band days, Reepa has ditched his spikes since the '00s. Marcel and partner Rebecca are now on MTV Celebrity Bums: Famous and Pregnant. 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. 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. 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). Admittedly, only half of them scraped the Top 40, but the group also landed seven Top 10 hits in three years. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. ", Well no, of course not. The problem with TikToks Bold Glamour filter, Who has Dua Lipa dated? Where are the Sabrina the Teenage Witch cast now? However, he has now returned to his first love and works as a band manager. Most importantly, Reepa could arguably be the Blazin' Squad member who's experienced the biggest glo up in terms of hotness. But what happened after the band split in 2005? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. Blazin' Squad were the laughing stock of nearly all serious music magazines. From Blazin' Squad, that's where. 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. It's been a long time since we've thought about Blazin' Squad. Something went wrong, please try again later. In May 2014 Kenzie was injured in a "serious car crash", but escaped with injuries. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Find yourself among people of a certain age today and chances are they'll be able to sing the chorus of Crossroads. 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In June 2009, Strider, Flava, Kenzie, Krazy and Rocky B announced they would be re-uniting as a five piece, and subsequently released their comeback single, "Let's Start Again". The singer is still close to his band mates, and offered a lot of support for Marcel when he appeared on Love Island. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Read more: 'Simon Cowell is powerful b****** but shouldn't bring back X Factor' says ex star. He is now married to wife Karina and the couple share two kids. FRET NO MORE. Eles tambm anunciaram que iriam lanar um novo lbum pela nova gravadora, Peach Records. He also dated former glamour model Jodie Marsh around the same time. Sams also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Where are Hollyoaks' missing McQueens now? Tell us about your album, In The Beginning It's got an R&B, chilled-out vibe.. Currently he is still involved in the entertainment industry and works as a music manager for ESG Management. This week Reepa gives us the the latest on what Blazin' Squad have been up to. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. What ever happened to the Blazin' Squad boys? Although he didnt win the show in 2017, he was one of the finalists along with his co-star and ex-girlfriend Gabby Allen. Jon O'Brien of AllMusic called them the "self-proclaimed pioneers of 'chav' culture". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. 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. But he's apparently had a couple of normal jobs too. Sam is said to work in the import/export industry these days but still does the occasional reunion gig with the Blazin' Squad boys when called for. Chris McKeckney was a major player in the Blazin Squad reunion tour two years ago. Can this young prodigy bring back the age of the wild virtuoso violinist? 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. 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. He's still loving life in the slightly smaller, reunited version of the band and is probably popping up at a student union near you soon. The album spawned the singles "We Just Be Dreamin'", "Flip Reverse" and "Here 4 One". [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. 5. 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. Blazin' Squad had six top 10 singles and a number one single Credit: . We caught up with Marcel over the summer, but where are the rest these days? So, of course, everyone is asking - just what happened to the boys? 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 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. He tweeted: "I've used so much hand sanitiser I can see through my hands.". 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. Yes, that's him. Melo-D is a member of the band, but 'Melody' isn't. Strider, Rocky B, and Krazy are all members. Blazin' Squad also had a number two single, the really quite rude chat-up banger Flip Reverse, in 2003. 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. 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. Comeback King faced the media after Rovers' last minute defeat to Leigh Leopards on Friday evening. For the past five or so years, though, he's worked as an engineer for Virgin Media. Its no surprise that Blazin Squads only DJ is still active in the music career as he still works as a DJ. Keeping well? 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, with his long blonde hair still in tact.