I went down to the 'Secret Sessions' gig today to see Jason Derulo perform live in central London earlier today. Jason has had a number 1 in the USA already with his single 'Whatcha Say', here is the fottage and pics from the gig. DJ NIKKI Beatnik xx Jason at rehearsals and Below- Arieta from River Island, introduces Jason to the crowd
Jason Derulo & DJ NIKKI below- STATIS chillin at the River Isalnd 'Secret Sessions'
I span at the launch for the Jimmy Choo for H&M range on Saturday. To quote Sir Peter of Andre it was 'insania' :) People had slept outside the shops from 9pm the night before to get a wristband to allow them first dibs on the shoes. The unlucky people were not in the first 180 people had to queue up for the rest of the day. I provided the light entertainment, but I felt so bad for them queuing for so long.
I cant think of anything I would want so badly that I would queue for so long (maybe if they cut off the world diet coke supply) but then again I did get my Jimmy Choo fix last week, so I can be be very thankful to the lovely ladies at H&M for my adorable shoes, sequined jacket & wicked bag :) :) Happy NIKKI
my Jimmy Choo shoes
My Jimmy Choo Clutch
Me in my JC jacket at a gig
tunes on the day..Florence & The Machine, Humpty Dance, Herbie Hancock, Roska, Evelyn King, Leviticus, Where's My Money, Statis, Cameo, Crazy Cousinz, Major Lazer, Barrington Levi & many more.
I love Istanbul, it is one of my favourite places in the world. I went there to spin this week at a wicked club with amazing decor and hung out with my great friends Dido & Jada :) Also got to rock my new Jimmy Choo for H&M sequinned bomber jacket (thanks to Claire & Chloe)catch me down at the launch this Sat 14th Nov at H&M, Oxford Circus... The Istanbul crew, Dido, dj nikki, Jada & resident dj from Longtable
I got sent some great shoes today :) some little fold up shoes from Kimberly at a Childern's Charity I recently did the Fashion Show sountrack for, which I can fold up and use as DJ shoes when my heels are too high for the equipment in the dj booth. Thanks Kimberly! check em out Redfoot Shoes
Some great friends of mine had a wicked fancy dress party in London on Sat. They have supported me at many parties and events over the years, so it was only right to go supprt them. I span lots of old classics, rare grooves, some 80s and 99 'its the way' garage, UK funky & some more bass heavy tunage. Check out everyone's costumes- pretty darn fantastic. Juliete & Leeroy...
Last week we (Beatnik, DJ NIKKI & STATIS) had the privilege to be involved with an amazing Charity event for Autism called 'All The Rage' organised by Sarah Jabarri from SMJ ENTERTAINMENTS. The launch for these music events was help in London at Cargo, with musicians flown in from all over the world.
All the artists performing on the night went down to Cargo during the day to soundcheck and there were already people setting up all the event production with huge photos of all the artists from the All The Rage photoshoot, where artists, dj's & interesting types were featured in the T-shirts to raise awareness for Autism. STATIS, ME, DJ RASHIDA, JANELLE MONAE, DAMON @ Cargo Soundcheck, Wed 5th Nov, London 09 Our Pics & Logos ! :) STATIS by the Graffiti @ Cargo There were also 2 fantastic graffiti artists working on walls & canvasses outside in the garden at Cargo. One did some amazing signs for Sarah the event organiser and her company SMJ Entertainments...I love graffiti, so it was great to have them on- board.
Graffiti artist Jerrome Brown with his work at ALL THE RAGE Beatnik , (STATIS & Me) had the great honour to open the show with me spinning a set from 80's to present day via electro, hip hop, garage & dubstep. I did a special old scool hip hop set where a dozen of the world's top breakdancers had been brought in to buss some moves and get the energy flowing. Some of the Breakdancers who tore up the dancefloor...
The night errupted into spontaneous crowd dance routines and everyone letting loose on the floor- mostly thanks to the great hosting and MCing skills of Paz & Lingo Scott.
A few more records from me & Statis joined me on- stage to do 4 Beatnik original tracks, Dusting, It Came From London, Get Down & D.O.A (check them out on our myspace or websites, you tube etc) with some 3 deck mixing and scratching from Statis & me in between
DJ NIKKI & STATIS, All The Rage, Cargo after we came off stage.... DJ RASHIDA, Me, Statis & Damon PAZ, Sarah Jabarri organiser of ALL THE RAGE with STATIS from Beatnik
The next act on was Rich Hil and Boo bonic who brought their laid back hip hop flow to London with a full band. FYI- these are some of the nicest guys you could hop to meet in music! Rich Hil & Boo
The headliner of the evening was of course Janelle Monae who put on a spectacular show with her monocrome band of amazing musicians including Kellingo Parker (Maceo's nephew!) and Mike the amazing drummer. Janelle did a full set which included her painting a canvas during one of her songs and then throwing it wet paint and all out into the crowd! This was followed by some pretty fancy footwork and a stage dive! I have to say Janelle who is sweet and quietly spoken in everyday life comes alive on- stage and is one of the best live acts I have seen in a long long time.
Janelle's Stage Dive! Janelle's Paint brushes (above) Janelle's Painting, done live on stage
Kellindo Parker- Guitarist Exraordinaire
The night was polished off in a lovely fashion by DJ Rashida from LA, my DJ brederin :) Rashida got me on the floor and kept me there, which doesnt happen often, she also has a great sense of style and shares my shoulder pad, gold & 80s obsession. She is a great chick. DJ NIKKI Beatnik, DJ RASHIDA & The Legendary Damon from NY DJ NIKKI, STATIS, & DAMON (above- MC for the night, PAZ!)
Lingo Scott with Janelle @ Cargo
(below) My great friend Connie @ Cargo, with Paula from Bailey Hats who sponsored the after- party with Damon & rashida & gave out top hats to everyone! amazing...
The after party for the event was held the next day and hosted by SJM Ents & Le Mirrors a party thrown by the Legendary Damon from NY, Rashida & their friends Taz Arnold. These guys do a similar thing to my party in London Fashbashsoundclash, merging fashion & music with fabulous people & dj's. The party was held in Cuckoo Club in London and was opened by a live set by Rich Hill & Boo Bonic on their 2nd show in 2 days to support the cause. We then all headed downstairs to the dancefloor, where Rashida and I span the night away. It was alot of fun & I have to say a big big thanks to everyone involved in the event. The AFTER- PARTY I hope we have done a little to raise the awareness of such a great charity & it's cause. It was a pleasure working with everyone! Please check out the ALL THE RAGE website http://alltherage,info/ Big Love DJ NIKKI xx
Jason at rehearsals
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