Wale Adeyemi + DJ Nikki in Fashion and Music collabo

Posted by editor on April 21st, 2009

The music of London-based producer and DJ Nikki Beatnik - who regularly spins for the likes of Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and a host of other international, high profile  artists, brands and companies - has been picked up by UK fashion designer Wale Adeyemi to feature in his new fashion campaign entitled “From The B-Side”.

“It Came From London” - a single which mixes electro, urban beats, dirty house and grime - will be the main track for the collection.

Adeyemi’s clothes have been worn by stars including David Beckham, Usher and The Black Eyed Peas while Nikki Beatnik has been described as one of the best female DJs in the UK.

DJ Nikki is also one of 9 celebrities including TV presenters Reggie Yates and Fern Cotton, singer Estelle, actress Jaime Winston and Daisy Lowe who have been chosen by Adeyemi and The Princes’ Trust to design T-shirts for charity. The t-shirts will be available later this year.

Usher Stands At #1 in UK and US

Posted by editor on June 2nd, 2008

Here I Stand - the latest and fifth album from R&B singer Usher - has topped the album charts in both the UK and US this week.

Selling around 400,000 copies in America, Here I Stand is Usher’s second album after Confessions to have reached number one on the US Billboard Charts. Sales of his latest release are some way off from those of Confessions which shifted 1.1 million units in its first week of release in 2004 and remains one of the highest selling male solo albums, with total sales of 9.5million in the US alone. (more…)

Live Nation completes $150m deal with Jay-Z

Posted by editor on May 2nd, 2008

Live Nation, the world’s largest live music company, has finally sealed a 360 degree deal with Jay Z worth around $150m.

The deal, talks of which were first announced in the American press in April, includes the formation of a new Live Nation/Jay-Z joint entertainment company called Roc Nation as well as 775,434 shares in Live Nation plus additional options. It also takes in Jay-Z’s recording and touring activity for the coming decade… (more…)

Estelle Appears On David Letterman Show

Posted by editor on April 28th, 2008

UK songstress and rapper Estelle has made her first appearance on American network television, performing her chart topping single American Boy on the David Letterman show.

The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long comedy and talk show which is broadcast every weeknight, and which features a host of A-list guests and musical performers. It is one of the US’s most highly rated talk shows… (more…)

US Charts: MC Reigns Supreme on Billboard Charts

Posted by editor on April 25th, 2008

Mariah Carey’s lastest album E=MC2, released by Island Def Jam, has sold 463,000 units to reach the Billboard #1 spot this week. It is currently the highest selling album of 2008.

Knocking Leona Lewis off the top of the chart where she has resided for one brief week, Carey’s E=MC2 also beat the sales of her last album The Emanicpation of Mimi which shifted 404,000 units when it came out in 2005.

UK Charts: itunes #1 spot hit by Wiley

Posted by editor on April 25th, 2008

UK Grime artist Wiley, signed to Asylum Records, is currently sitting atop the number 1 spot on itunes with his latest release “Wearing My Rolex”.

Wearing My Rolex is due out for physical release on May 5