WHILE they have been flagged up as the British version of the American band Spooks, not much is known about new South London group Big Brovaz.

Their first song, which brought them crashing into the charts, was Nu Flow and that's the title they decided on for their first album.

Not only that, but in such a short time on the music scene, they were nominated for a Brit Award, too.

The lyrics in the debut single are very quick-witted, showing that this group is not to be taken lightly.

The dialogue that passes between the singers in a lot of their sings gives the listener a very funky musical conversation, most often held between the boys and girls.

Nu Flow is an introduction to at least four members: Flawless, Dion, J Rock and Nadia.

The others are Randy and Cherise, with Skillz and Finaz responsible for the production of every song on the CD.

Could they be telling us exactly how and why the band formed?

There certainly seems to be that message, along with one of complete confidence in their own abilities.

Big Brovaz do deal with some hard subjects, like young one-parent families.

And parents should take notice of the advisory sticker on the CD - there are lyrics in some of the songs that are just not suitable for children.