Fifty years on from 1967’s Summer of Love, when young people experimented with free love and a newfound sexual freedom in the California sun, 2017 has turned out to be the Summer of Love Island. Nice one'One of the best-loved guests – early bookies’ favourite and Jeremy Corbyn’s contestant of choice – was finalist Marcel Somerville, a former member of mid-00s hip-hop group Blazin’ Squad. Why does Marcel think this season found such a faithful following? Facebook Twitter Pinterest Marcel Somerville with Gabby Allen and their ‘fake baby’ on Love Island. That week, Blazin’ Squad streaming went up by 2,500% and last Sunday they performed on Love Island: The Reunion; new music is “in the pipeline”.

Source: The Guardian August 06, 2017 08:26 UTC