The Beatnik Remix of Midnight Sex feat D Walker & Play Ents, homage to Birthday Sex by Jeremiah

RIP MICHAEL JACKSON.. Rock With You

I was in Bahrain when I woke up to a text from my friend saying simply 'MJ dead' I sat all morning in my hotel watching footage from all over the world of people's reactions, the police in LA, the Apollo Theatre in Harlem NY, where people had gathered to hold a vigil, listen to Michael's music & dance in the street. it was all a bit nuts. I had separated the Michael Jackson I knew and loved as a kid from the later stranger MJ.
However many scandals and weird stories surrounded him in later life, one cannot deny his huge talent and contribution to music. He broke down barriers racial and musical all over the world and left a musical legacy that few could ever touch.
My thoughts went out to his family who had to give public statements attend the BET Awards and put on a brave face amongst their grief. From watching Jermaine and Latoya on Big Brother here in the UK, they honestly seemed like the nicest & most dignified people. I cannot imagine having to face the press after loosing a family member. Awful for them. RIP Michael.

Ciara's new Video featuring Missy Elliot produced by Danja Hands- wow, good work by stylist & lots of gym by Ciara

I went to the monthly Pool Party @ Shoreditch House on Sunday :)

I went to the monthly pool party at Shoreditch with my friend Connie, No1 S-house member Ximo and the Burberry boys (not some football ICF type crew) they all work at Burberry HQ- if they are into football they would qualify as the most stylish supporters. The pool are was packed, the DJ's were Jodie Harsh & others, one DJ fellow was sporting a fetching flowery one piece costume and gold drop earings. Music was fun although not mixed. The pool was full of buff boys splashing around. Funny funny night out...

Connie & Antonio by the pool

My friend Connie :)

The pool on the roof

Lawrence Watson 'The World Is Yours' Photography Exhibition with Adidas, Redchurch Street, Shoreditch

I was invited to the launch of the Lawrence Watson Photography Exhibition by Adidas a couple of weeks ago (thank you Paola). Adidas jumped at the chance to be involved as part of their 60th Birthday celebrations- the reason being, so many musicians were wearing Adidas by chance in the shots Watson had taken over the past 25yrs of his career.

The exhibition was soooo busy on the night that I couldnt even stand back far enough from the photographs to take photos of the photos !:) (So I went back a second time and had another look around and took photos)
The first thing I on opening night as I jostled through the crowds to even gain entry to the gallery space was a huge print of LL Cool J on stage in front of a giant ghetto blaster.

I knew the picture- of course, this photo was one of my strong memories of hip hop as a kid, I just never knew that this iconic photograph was taken by Lawrence Watson. As I walked around the exhibition I recognised lots of his photographs of musicians and I realised what a prolific artist Watson is. In the early 80s Lawrence Watson took himself off to the US to capture legendary artists, LL, Run DMC, Eric B & Rakim & Public Enemy...pretty much all the music I was listening to as a kid in the UK & certainly some of the music that inspired me to be a DJ. He also and importantly snapped them all before they knew how global hip hop culture was going to become, so their is an innocence to the shots. The fact they are wearing the '3 stripes' is not due to marketing or endorsement deals, but due to artists wanting to be fly- boys & girls :) something Adidas are very proud of.

Lawrence has since gone on to photograph everyone from David Bowie to Funkadelic, Grace Jones, Ian Browne, The Ramones & Isaac Hayes.

This was one of the best and joy inspiring exhibitions I have ever been to. I could identify with all the artists, their music and the pictures were so beautifully taken! From 2 weeks ago I officially became a Lawrence Watson groupie..
www.lawrencewatsonphotography.com
ps: the book is great, I want one! fab coffee table treat

Love this pic of Ian Browne!

Neneh Cherry- loved her style & such a nice lady too

Flava Flav- before the Flava of Love nonsense lol


My Style icons- Funkadelic



Paul Weller- great shot

The ASOS LTD 100 Exhibition 2009, Shoreditch Studios, London

I managed to wangle an invite to the Asos LTD 100 Exhibition last night in London. It was held in a warehouse in Shoreditch last night & the Ltd 100 part is referring to limited edition final pieces from fashion students collections from their final graduate shows, chosen by Asos to showcase talent and then is sold on the Asos website in an auction to the highest bidders. It is a great opportunity to bag yourself a one- off amazing piece of clothing from a future star. Last years pieces sold out in under 2 minutes and this year again the clothes & accessories were really beautiful. There were a couple of amazing bags that I fell in love with and an amazing pair of studded red leather trousers. I saw a few other things I wanted to shove in my handbag right there and then:)including this super cute little wrist bag! I'm in Lust..

I'm sure I wont have a hope in hell of actually getting my hands on any of it as I find ebay auctions stressful enough, but it was nice to look..best of luck to all the graduates. No-one was meant to take pictures, but I gave it a go nevertheless lol The only thing that wasnt that great was the music, the sellection was alright but no attention to order or set building & the mixing was incredibly dubious...when did that become OK!!?
This jacket was great, although my pictures were taken on my phone, so not great. It was very MJ, made from leather with 80s long leather fringes! right up my cul-de-sac


Shout to Dan & Michelle at Super Super Magazine, who we had a funny night out with after :) go out and buy at copy of the mag- it's a great tonic to the recession.

My Coca- Cola Obsession continues...

Thanks to my Bro for buying me the Selfridges 150th Anniversaire Coca- Cola Bottle :) hearts hearts hearts
Im still missing the Sonia Rykiel one tho :(


'open happiness' is soooo right!