Urban Nerds 4th Birthday

April 18th, 2011

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Saturday 28th May 2011 marks the Urban Nerds 4th Birthday! We’re celebrating four years in the game with our  biggest rave EVER that will see over 20 enormous acts representing the finest in underground sounds from dubstep, electro, garage, grime and all things bass heavy! It’s all happening at legendary King’s Cross nightspot, Scala!


£10 EARLY BIRD TICKETS – SOLD OUT
£15 SAVER TICKETS – ON SALE NOW, WILL SELL OUT SOON
£17.50 STANDARD TICKETS – ON SALE SOON
£20.00 ADVANCE TICKETS – ON SALE SOON

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MS DYNAMITE heads things up with one of her high-octane performances! The original UK garage ‘bad gyal’ has grown into one of the most celebrated MCs in the country, with a Mercury Music prize and two Brit Awards under her belt, plus a string of both underground smashing and chart busting hits, including the recent ‘Lights On’ with Katy B and collaborations with Magnetic Man, Redlight and DJ Zinc, not forgetting the original, Sticky produced garage banger ‘Booo’!


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DJ EZ returns to Nerds after a jaw-dropping New Year’s Eve set in 2010 and remains the biggest DJ in garage, holding down a famed weekly radio show on Kiss 100 for over 10 years and mixing countless platinum selling Pure Garage compilations, with epic 8 hour sets the highlight of his endless gig list. EZ’s skill behind the decks is truly immense, supported by a legendary record collection that we’re sure is set to blow the roof at Urban Nerds in May!


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ROSKA is one of the most exciting producers in the UK today after forging his unique energetic sound that gels house, tribal beats, UK funky and bass, characterised by a string of fresh releases on his own accliamed Kicks & Snares label, plus the dancefloor destroyers ‘Squark’, ‘Wonderful Day’ and ‘Love 2 Nite’ taken from his 2010 debut album. His coveted Rinse FM residency, an incendiary Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 and recent huge link-up with Toddla T make Roska hot property right now and a huge addition to the Nerds 4th Birthday line up!


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REDLIGHT has remained at the forefront of the new breed of UK bass culture, navigating the unnamed airspace between dubstep, house and breakbeats with an ever expanding list of hits that includes ‘What You Talking About’, the massive tune that saw him link-up with fellow Urban Nerds 4th Birthday headliner Ms Dynamite. Affiliations with both Shy FX’s Digital Soundboy label and Chase & Status’ MTA Records mean Redlight is only going to get bigger!


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NETSKY makes his first ever appearance at Urban Nerds, flying the flag for drum & bass! The Hospital records soldier from Belgium has risen to the top of the game at record speed, garnering support from scene fathers Hype, Friction, High Contrast and Fabio and winning ‘Best Drum & Bass Producer’ at the Drum & Bass Arena Awards. A combination of epic, uplifting melodic beats and heavy dancefloor bass have placed Netsky firmly at the top of drum & bass ranks and the Nerds can’t wait to see what he’s made of!


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DOORLY is the multi-faceted Ibiza Rocks, Reclaim The Dancefloor and Wax:On resident who’s taken UK bass across the globe, topped off with his forthcoming US tour with Rusko! Highlights of the Doorly journey so far include a huge BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and the launch of his own label, Pigeonhole This! He’s sent crowds going mad at Urban Nerds’ warehouse parties before and Saturday 28th May will be no different!


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MJ COLE is another DJ and producer at the forefront of underground British dance music. As well as the 1998 era defining single ‘Sincere’, Cole’s responsible for countless heart-wrenching garage productions. Of late, you’ll know MJ Cole for his huge collaborations with Wiley, production for Example plus massive remixes for the likes of Mad Decent and Drop The Lime!


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This truly mammoth collective of genre and scene defining artists is accompanied by yet more enormous acts…one of the grime scene’s biggest rising stars P MONEY takes to the mic for dubstep stalwart N-TYPE, electro and bass innovator MUMDANCE, Butterz label bosses and leading grime champions ELIJAH & SKILLIAM, fast rising house and dubstep producer MARCO DEL HORNO and infamous Urban Nerds residents and unrivalled bass duo RATTUS RATTUSKLOSE ONE. Rinse FM’s MARCUS NASTY is on hand with his ridiculous collection of rare UK funky and house beats, whilst the dancehall and ragga infused bass bombs of WARRIOR ONE are set to take the party to a whole new level! RACKNRUIN is fast becoming one of the most sought after producers on the bass circuit and Nerds are over the moon to have him representing his jungle and breaks influenced electronica on the night! Taking to the mic we have rising grime spitter KOZZIE, known by most for his ridiculously sick vocal on the latest tune to take the scene by storm, the ‘Spartan’ remix! There’s also our number one host, Tomb Crew, Urban Nerds and ATG mic man ILLAMAN.


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GET LOW are on hand to host room 3! From humble beginnings throwing hectic house parties, Get Low has quickly grown to become a top club night in London and Norwich, at the forefront of bass heavy dance music. In the past they’ve hosted artists such as Skream, Joker, Caspa and Rusko! Urban Nerds are hyped to welcome the crew and their resident DJ squad to Scala to help see in the big 4! Check out http://www.getlowblog.com

MadC London Show

April 14th, 2011

MadC is in town to launch her solo show ‘MADABC’ at Pure Evil Gallery this Thursday 14th April, in association with her newly released ‘Street Fonts’ book (Thames & Hudson).  This is one insanely talented and dedicated lady who’s been painting up a storm in and around London. On the opening night you’ll be able to check out both her show and be ferried by shuttle to see her amazing takeover of an old warehouse which has all been sorted by PE. Great space and awesome oversize paintings.
www.madc.tv // pureevilgallery // 108 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH

Flaxon Ptootch’s April Art: Vision

April 13th, 2011

Once the folly of the proprietor, but now an established exhibition space, this recently extended gallery plays host to creative minds in NW5, and beyond, displaying all manner of media.

Vision has been working on a series of new pieces specially for this show titled ‘Crash’, an aerosol exploration of the uncontrollable forces of destruction and creation. Catch the rare opportunity to see this large-scale mural painter apply his skills to canvas.

In addition a one-off tribute painting in red and white will be auctioned in secret ballot throughout the course of the show and the proceeds from the winning buyer will go entirely to support the Japanese relief effort in light of recent events.

OPENING NIGHT PARTY – TUESDAY 19TH
Tuesday 19th April End of the Line will launch the show with the Tuesday Night Drinking Club, back in action to host the Opening Night party, expect dj’s, free drinks, live painting and more. All friends, family and beyond are invited to come and toast the show.

PREVIEW NIGHT – THURSDAY 14TH
Flaxon Ptootch host their ’2nd Thursday’ preview night for the show on Thursday April 14th, with tasty cocktails, dj’s and live music from the Gardens. Click here for more details.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209649949048653

The gallery is a short 3-minute walk from the Kentish Town tube station. Exit left, cross the road and it’s 200 metres down.

Nearest Tube:
Kentish Town

Buses:
214, 134 and N20

14 min walk from Camden Town

New Hundred’s Stock – In Store Only!

April 12th, 2011

We have just had a nice shipment from one of our favourite brands right now! These items will be gone soon! Get down to our London store and make sure you are rocking these fresh Hundred’s items this summer!

For directions to our store, click here.

Throw Down UK

April 12th, 2011

This Thurday (14th April), Throw Down UK are holding a Japan fund raising event in Brixton, London.

Info: 1on1 HOUSE DANCE +7-to-SMOKE B BOY +TRACK FROM THE HAT!@ EASTPAK THROWDOWN

Spring is in the air and in the step as the deep groove of house music shares the Funktion 1 speakers with all the usual hip hop tunes! That’s right, this month we’ve got the long overdue return of house dance, plus a 7 to smoke breaking battle as well as open circles till the early hours, amazing vibes all night long and of course our stupidly entertainin…g freestyle dance competition: Track from the Hat!

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE JAPAN DISASTER APPEAL!

Battles:
1on1 house dance battle
7- to-smoke breaking battle

http://www.throwdownuk.com/

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101742213245164

Pete Philly & Perquisite

April 6th, 2011

Found this wicked video recently! Check it out!

The 4th video of the Mystery Repeats album by Pete Philly & Perquisire. The entire video was shot with a cell phone and was directed by the winner of the Nokia Trends Lab contest, Lucinda Sedoc. Shot on on location in the Westerpark, Amsterdam.



Director by Lucinda Sedoc & Joris Dommels.
Produced by Corrino, Amsterdam.

J Dilla’s Mum Reveals New Project

April 5th, 2011



Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey recently revealed some details about the forthcoming release of her son J Dilla‘s latest posthumous album, The Rebirth of Detroit. The album is slated for release in the fall.

The album will consist of brand new and unreleased material from Dilla, and will feature solely artists from his hometown of Detroit.

“It’s a tribute from the heart and soul of these people,” Ma Dukes said in a video statement. “It’s something different than what’s been in the past.”

“This will bring together artists that have drifted away from one another and haven’t been able to work with each other lately,” Mrs Yancey continued. “It’s a healing process for the city…for individuals its going to bring back the love passion and the passion for the music and for what Hip-Hop has to offer…Hip-Hop is a culture, it’s not a passing fancy. It’s thriving and growing, in a wonderful way. It has a positive message and learning experience for all ages.”

Dilla passed away from complications related to lupus in 2006.

Supreme Being Spring/Summer 2011

March 31st, 2011



Supremebeing’s spring summer 2011 collection focuses on distinct colour stories, custom fabrics and progressive design. Their classics have been refined while inspired new additions focus on function, fit and construction.



Supremebeing’s men’s spring summer 2011 collection sees design focused on geometry and subverting the classic. New introductions include the soft feel jersey polos and the snood necked Brakio, a button up cardigan with drooped neck in soft feel marl jersey.


Snowbombing

March 30th, 2011

One of the most interesting festivals around is nearly upon us. Between 4th and 9th April, Austria plays hosts to a huge line up that would keep any keen raver busy! Plus it’s all set in the amazingly scenic and snowy mountains!
Check here for more information.

Snowbombing 2011

Dephect v Captain Crunch

March 29th, 2011
Captain Crunch

Captain Crunch

Scratch DJ, Captain Crunch has great set routines with interesting mixes and fresh Dubstep tunes. Officially sponsored by Dephect Clothing, Captain Crunch rocks a new season tee in his new video for Flux Pavillion’s Bass Canon release, that has been getting interested from most of the Radio 1 Dj’s!!
Check out the video below.



Check the latest Dephect season here.