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The boyband/hip-hop collective, made up of 10 fresh-faced teens, went straight in at No.1 with their debut single, a cover of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's Crossroads, exactly 20 years ago today (August 31). 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? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. 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. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? After leaving the music industry and his zany nickname behind, Freek - better known as Oliver Georgiou - embarked on a career in corporate banking. 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. Kenzie arrives at the UK Premiere of new animated film "Valiant" at the Odeon West End on March 20, 2005. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Sams also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. Mojam were reported to have signed a major deal with Sony/ATV's Naughty Words joint venture with Naughty Boy in 2014. 23. The trio released their debut single, "Baby Goodbye" in October 2005. Most importantly, Reepa could arguably be the Blazin' Squad member who's experienced the biggest glo up in terms of hotness. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. "I might become an actor or do something similar - I've always wanted to be an entertainer from being a small boy. 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. The limited UK success of Crossroads, a number byUS hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, gave them inspiration to do a loose cover. Despite ditching the hair gel and growing a beard, the 36 . 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. While continuing to do pretty well in the music industry, Flava is one of the Blazin' boys who tends to keep out of the spotlight himself, and is seemingly impossible to track down on social media, but he hasn't changed much from the '00s. BLAZIN' Squad are fondly remembered by nostalgic noughties pop fans. 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? Flava is now seemingly married with two kids. Unlike many of his former bandmembers, Lee retreated from the limelight after Blazin' Squad ended. As well as becoming a household reality TV icon, Marcel Sommerville works as a producer and founder of an independent music label called Dmode. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Reepa is still in the media industry as a manager at the BBC. Marcel then got them all together for their first ever full reunion in early August 2017, and they all look incredibly different. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Heres what Wednesday Addams looks like now! 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Something went wrong, please try again later. After spending some time with the experts, the inking was updated to a more spectacular tribute to their efforts - complete with a smoking microphone. He has had quite the career change and now works in the import and export industry. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Like his old pal Lee, Tommy also turned his back on the heady world of showbiz. 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Reepa, or Stuart Baker as he's known to colleagues these days, was an original Blazin' Squad member. 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. 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. Since the good ol' days, Strider has gone on to even bigger and better things than Blazin' Squad. He and best band pal Flava formed a songwriting/production team called Mojam, which has been impressively successful. Currently he is still involved in the entertainment industry and works as a music manager for ESG Management. He's now working as a BBC media manager, but does also still pop up at a reunion gig every so often. Desperate Housewives: Where are they now? They have been massively successful, writing for artists including Emeli Sande, Leona Lewis, KSI, and Naughty Boy. 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. Mustafa Omer aka Strider and James Murray aka Flava are still very much involved in music. 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 his Blazin' Squad days, it's fair to say Kenzie wasn't exactly hench - but he is now! This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Associated With Blazin' Squad are reckoned to be the next big pop sensation, so just who are they? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Actually known as Stuart Baker, the spiked hair has now been replaced with soft, brunette locks. Marcel's busy having a swell time with Gabby, but what ever happened to the rest of the boys? 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. The most office-based of the lot is Reepa,who works as a media manager at the BBC. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. He and partner Bayley Hatson share a daughter. Answer: False. But Blazin' Squad proved they weren't just a Noughties novelty act - producing a number one hit, six top 10 singles and two top 40 albums. He now works as a media manager at the BBC and is married to Welsh-born wife Zoe. Di. Much like some of his other band mates, he still gets involved in music; working as a DJ. "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. Lee's trademark spiky blonde hair made him stand out from the group. King faced the media after Rovers' last minute defeat to Leigh Leopards on Friday evening. He now has a wife called Zoe and often shares snaps of their luxurious holidays. It reached the top of the charts in August 2002, a year after So Solid Crew gained their Number One. Kenzie now shares his luxury lifestyle, wearing designer clothes, and jet setting to Dubai, whilst supporting a rock hard pair of abs. The tricky second album. Blazin' Squad were an English hip hop group. 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. 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 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. The burning flame at the heart of Blazin' Squad continues to flicker, however. Even the BBC gave them one star for their debut album. 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. They released a single, and their the group's fourth, and final, record deal dumping followed. As well as occasionally performing with other former Blazin' Squad members, Sam works in the import/export industry now. 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] The group had six top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. The former Squad member has also gone under the aliases Primetime Pro-Juice, Plat'num and Bezzle (to his friends) in recent years. Sign up to the Hull Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking news. Digital Spy has sought out every member of the group who put the #Squad into #SquadGoals long before Taylor Swift came along. Sam's also taken part in some Blazin Squad reunion tours. 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. If you watch reality TV, theres a chance you already know what Marcel has been up to since the band split. "Standard Flow" was remixed by Ras Kwarme and Origin Unknown, with a version available featuring Jamaican dancehall musician Elephant Man on guest vocals. In a complete Flip Reverse, Oliver Georgiou went into banking after the group disbanded. . Freek also appears to be a Tottenham Hotspur fan judging from his tweets. He's also engaged though, so try not to let your early 2000s feelings ignite all over again. But their album, Times Like These, struggled in the charts. 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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.

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