The best record of the year. The best female artist of her generation. Peaches- 'Serpentine'

Peaches is the real deal, with so many contrived acts in the charts right now trying to copy a sound she pioneered, she is still fresh, a style icon and way ahead of the game. I love the way she writes songs, I love her style and her 'I dont give a fu**' attitude. Peaches Rocks.
Her new record 'Serpentine' is for me the record of the year and I dont think I could love the video more if I tried. Amazing.



From the Album- I Feel Cream

I have been introduced to the world of Comic Books by my neighbour Iyare :)

Iyare is my neighbour, a Radio 6 dj & presenter on the weekend breakfast show & a massive Comic Book fanatic. Iyare introduced me to the world of comics and I realised I already liked Sin City- I now have 2 books that I am working my way through. Amazing illustrations & dark stories. I love!
So, here is Iyare's tv channel on you-tube with his weekly comic book round up. Get involved if you are a Comic book nut nut :)
FANTASTIC REALM

This week I'll mostly be listening to...Toni Toolz 'Pin Balls'

Toni Toolz - Pin Balls (Preview) by tonitoolz

The Irony of it..

Jay Z does a tune called D.O.A. 'Death Of Autotune' and yet on his new tune with Kanye & Rihanna the Autotune is cranked up to 110% on Rihanna's voice. She is one of the most Auto- tuned singers out there and it sounds so bad on their next release 'Run This Town'. But then again as a Londoner I love a bit of irony. I do wish singers would stop using it though, it kills all the soul in a voice.

If you dont know about the work of Stylist Natasha Chang- Lewis...get to know.

East London's finest, stylist Natasha Chang- Lewis is a walking advert for the art of styling. An 'actual' stylist and visionary, this woman is the real deal. Her work is stylish & strong with an istinctive street edge. Check it out.









Natasha on shoot

Shoot for artist 'Stush'





natasha@changlewis.co.uk

Tune for today- Good Life by Inner City...thou must have a little Inner City every now and again

I have been lazy with blogging recently due to being away and working hard in studio etc, but here are my Jeremy Scott Wings & his new collection...

I know the buzz is about the A/W season of Jeremy Scott for Adidas which comes out in August, but I actually forgot to blog my Jeremy Scott 'Wings' when they came out, so here they are along with pieces from the next collection. Im desperate for the multi- coloured puffa coat which is just too cute and Ill rock it with high tops come winter. I also love the big tongued yellow trainers, they remind me of ravers back in the day sporting oversized British Knight's.










Me DJ'ing sporting the ruched armed black Jeremy Scott track top

My Wings...

Also been watching...Yeah Yeah Yeah's Video- Zero

Mostly for Karen O's jacket...I think their tunes are cool, but that studded leather jacket steals the show every time! I also like the fact their video looks real & not airbrushed.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs TV on MUZU.

Here's what I have been listening to this morning, pure Bashment Vibes :) Movado 'So Special'

Mavado TV on MUZU.

Here is my recent interview with SHUSHME.com all about my hangout's in London Town :)

www.shushme.com/Food_Feature_DJ_Nikki_Best_London_Restaurants.htm

Benzoyl Peroxide And Acne

Benzoyl Peroxide And Acne

When you are investigating the over the counter options, always focus on medicine or ointments contains Benzoyl peroxide 5 percent.

Apply this to your problem areas before bed, each day.

Benzoyl Peroxide And Acne

The Benzoyl helps with open sores and pimples as well as unblocking blackheads and removes the bacteria that commonly inhabit the pores in your skin. You should only need a small amount, just a fingertip measure will do.

Benzoyl Peroxide And Acne – How Act?

Benzoyl peroxide effectively kills bacteria, drys your skin and promotes the renewed growth of new cells.

You can purchase lower doses over the counter however stronger forms will require a prescription.

I forgot to post this ages ago..my peoples at Cassius Eyewear posted this about me :) check out their sunglasses, they are so fly

http://cassiuseyewear.blogspot.com/2009/05/uk-superstar-dj-nikki-wears-cassius.html

New heat BEATNIK REMIX's DJ NIKKI & STATIS, J Stories 'The One' & Play Ents feat D Walker Midnight Sex

My Photoshoot for All The Rage charity campaign www.alltherage.info

The All The Rage cahrity campaign has asked musicians, dj's and deisgners in the Uk & USA to come together to publicise Autism as music has been shown to help development and communication with autistic children.
There will be an All The Rage events later in 2009 for info check www.alltherage.info

Dido's gift in Istanbul

Whilst in Istanbul gigging, my friend Jada was away on a shoot with a client (she is a stylist) so she asked her friend Dido who runs a fantastic club night at Sortie to look after me. Dido was so lovely, she took me to some beautiful bars by the Bosphorus for drinks.

She then took me down the coast to a charming little area with cafe's and cute market stalls where she very kindly bought me a Turkish good luck charm- an Evil Eye bracelet, which I adore. The Turkish believe the 'evil eye' wards off haters and jealousy from the eyes of others and keeps you safe.
Here is my bracelet amongst all my other gypsy bracelets :)

Turkish Press from My Recent Gig at 'I Love Tuesdays' Fashion Show & Event Istanbul, July 2009

Istanbul & Turkish magazines & press of the party I DJ'd at...

This Is Eclectic: Spotlight On...Dj Nikki Beatnik ;-)

This Is Eclectic: Spotlight On...Dj Nikki Beatnik ;-)

Check out This Is Eclectic, it's a great blog for fashion, music, style & culture & has dope stuff x

My trip to Istnabul to DJ at a Fashion Show & uber- cool club night

Just after my Birthday in July, I flew to Istanbul, one of my favourite places in the world to DJ for a fashion show and club night held in 'Its A Joke' in the centre of Istanbul.
After a very early flight from Heathrow at 5.55am and no sleep the night before I landed in 37 degree heat at Istanbul's' main airport. The promoters then picked me up and took me for lunch at one of their restaurants in the middle of the city, where I dined in 5star comfort in a beautiful venue.




sitting in Its A Joke eating lunch



I then had a little time off, a little nap, sorted out my tunes, got dressed and left to go to the club. I was spinning for a fashion show by one of Istanbul's most famous designers, at a club night called I Love Tuesdays where lots of music, fashion and tv people were to watch the event and party.

After meeting the designers and models (one of who owns a super- cool vintage shop called 2nd chance) I got in the DJ booth which was high up overlooking the beautiful outside venue. The club is also a 5star restaurant, so there were lots of fabulous people having dinner and hanging out.





The decor of this venue is easily one of the most amazimng clubs I have ever seen. They have really taken care of every detail of the design and the interior and outside space blew my mind. There was a massive DJ booth built up on a plinth and an actual military tank at the other end of the venue with an 15ft model plane hanging over head. Amazing..


They had even custom built a runway into the centre of the club outside for the models.
Me and my friend Jada with the Designer at Perestroyka

I started spinning for the show which was very cool with an edge of glamour, lots of dresses in bright block colours. The Turkish girls were all gorgeous and did the dresses optimum justice.

I spun some Lenny Kravitz, Ting Tings, Noisettes, Beatnik, Booka Shade, La Roux and Ladyhawke for the show then played a full 2hr set after.
The gig was awesome with tons of press & papps outside after and lots of local characters hanging out.
After I did some photos my friend Jada who is from istanbul took me out to her friend Dido's club night at Sortie which was right next to the sea so you can look out onto the sea 10 meters away whilst in the club. This was allot of fun and the DJ's played lots of Turkish music in amongst the house tunes.
The amazing view from Sortie club of the bridge next to the sea

Jada and me outside Sortie club

The next day Dido came and kindly took me all over the city to local hang- outs, by the Bosphorus, to the market and by the mosques and coffee shops. What a great day...I absolutely love Istanbul.
I have to say a big thank you to Mert and Anji who looked after me and Dido and jada for being absolutely great. The turkish hospitality is fantastic.

Some of the team that looked after me in Istanbul


Street market by the sea & coca- cola signs