Raw Materials DJ NIKKI MiniMix

The Raw Talent Camp have an Album out right now called 'Raw Talent- 3 Years In The Making' - which includes 21 tracks from the M.I.RAW Camp, encompasing music from UK Funky, Bassline & Garage genres. With tracks from Dream Teem, Maxwell D, the legendary voice of Elizabeth Troy & Rubi Dan.

I like to embrace all types of music so I did a MiniMix for them of my favourite tracks from the Album which is available on i-tunes & 7Digital

DOWNLOAD DJ NIKKI MINIMIX here for FREE

Get to know....BONJAY...my new Music Crush!

When my friend Sunny 'Slingshot' messages me about music, I know it is going to be dope. This time he sent me over the most fantatstical sounding stuff I have heard since I was in the studio making BEATNIK stuff :)I downloaded the tune straight away and played it forthwith last night in da club in LDN Town.
BONJAY is spice island slang for 'Good God!' and thats exactly what sprung to mind when I heard their track 'Faat Gyal'. Bonjay is made up of Alanna on the mic and Pho on beats & effects. Hailing from Toronto their live performances are a high-energy sound system of bass and soul with dancehall, indie and R&B thrown in. Bonjay were born in a basement at Ottawa's legendary Disorganised parties. What began as a simple crowd pleasing party lark has developed into a serious commitment to songwriting and production, including remixes for labels like Mad Decent, Ninjatune and Ghetto Arc (XL Recordings)
Enjoy!
DJ NIKKI x

06 Bonjay - Faat Gyal by Bonjay

03 Bonjay - Gimmee Gimmee (Smalltown Romeo remix) by Bonjay

04 Bonjay - Gimmee Gimmee (Grahmzilla remix) by Bonjay

Lust Haves...

one of my favourite colours....
Pink Shoes Faith £80

Pink Lace Bodysuit- American Apparel £32

Last night I went to Wired at Shoreditch House to see XOMAN's live show

Last night Statis & I left the studio to make our way to Shoreditch House to catch XOMAN's live perfromance at 'Wired'. Unfortunately I couldnt get any good pics or video as there were too many big heads in the way, pushin and a shovin, so I have made an amalgamtion of XOMAN stuff for you below...hold tight for a new Beatnik/ XOMAN colaboration..soon come...
DJ NIKKI xx
ps: check out XO's quiff hairstyle from 2008/09 era below ;) I rather like it

New Gorillaz- 'Stylo'

Here is the new tune & video from the mighty Gorillaz..& the video has Bruce Willis in it. BIG TINGS.
I am a Die Hard fan, so this was exciting for me..and Bruce still got it, specially in the white vest.

Guru from Rap Group Gang Starr suffers heart attack

Guru the Ex- Gang Starr MC considered one of the pioneers of hip hop/ jazz crossover music had a heart attack last night and is currently in a coma. I wish him well & hope everything will be OK.
DJ NIKKI xx

DJ NIKKI Interview with KCAT on her new music for 2010, KCAT style & shopping

KCAT (pronounced” Cat”) is a singer from London, best known for her feature on Delinquent’s top 20 smash “My Destiny”. Kcat is now about to liven things up with her current record 'Boys Dont Cry'. I sat down with Kcat to ask about her plans for 2010, the Boys Dont Cry Video, where she likes to shop & Kcat style.
NIKKI: Hey Kcat, tell me about your current single, what's it called and is this your signature sound?
KCAT: The single is called "Boys Don't Cry". Its a set-up single that is more of an introduction, and a small taste as to what sound you will be hearing from my project. The sound of this single compliments the other tracks that has been recorded so far. I'd say the sound of "Boys Don't cry" offers a softer side in terms of my personality, but the subject matter has more attitude. The song is about differentiating and the separation of the boys from the men, a song that is not a signature sound but a starter to the main course.

NIKKI: The Video is great, do you have strong ideas about your look and visual identity as an artist?
KCAT: Yes! I do have a lot of say as to what I wear, and give some direction in visuals such as photo-shoots, and the creativity in videos and even subject matters in songs. I think that it is vital for any artist to have their own identity, especially being in a very competitive Industry. You must find ways to stand out and also be true to your personality and who you are as a person, otherwise your clothes end up wearing you when it should be you that wears the clothes.


NIKKI: What and who are your musical influences?
KCAT: I idolise so many artists for different reasons, but my favourite of all time will have to be Michael Jackson. Other Influences are people like Queen, Pat Benetar, Blondie, Gwen Stefani, Pink to name the few off the top of my head. I draw Inspiration from a lot of colourful artists.

NIKKI: Describe the Kcat style..who are your fav designers & any secret Kcat shops/ hangouts?
KCAT: I'm a bit of a mish-mash of high street/vintage/second hand and high fashion. I wear whatever, or wherever my mood takes me. I love Absolute Vintage, anything brick lane. My secret is, surprisingly I have found so many unique statement pieces from eBay and unknown designers who sell their stuff on-line. I love high street of course, and high fashion if I can afford it. Vivien Westwood is my favourite!. Id say my style is colourful, mad, edgy a cross between Audry Hepburn, Gwen Stefani, and Grace Jones.


NIKKI: Describe yourself in 5 words?
KCAT: Happy, Colourful, Creative, Unusual, Unique

NIKKI: What does 2010 hold for Kcat (new singles, sounds, album, features) ?
KCAT: 2010 is a very exciting year for me. I'd say its the year of taking a big leap of faith, and taking risks, and enjoying the many wonderful things life has to offer.
I have a few collaborations lined up with some very talented producers. I am currently working with The Mike Delinquent Project, Paul Emanuel, The Wideboys, and Polluted Mindz so watch out for that. Also I have a mini-album to be released in the summer. I have a lot to look forward to!
Check Kcat's music here!