NEW MUSIC…. + SPECIAL GUESTS …

GOLDIELOCKS ( WORLD PREMIER OF BRAND NEW TRACKS)
FUNNY MISS LONDON
DONAEO
SWINDLE
WILEY
MAXSTA
J2K
WALE
NO LAY
SWINDLE
Wizzy Wow
RED LIGHT
Jo’Leon Davenue
Ronnie Herel (bbc 1xtra)
SMILER
ROSES GABOR
JAJA PDC
SINCERE
INCISIVE
DANSO
ROBBO RANX
TY
SBTV

+ NEW GEN DESIGNERS – STYLISTS and LOADS OF SURPRISES!

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28TH JULY FROM 5pm- 9pm.

KINGLY COURT – CARNABY STREET- POP IN OR TUNE IN LIVE!

OLD SKOOL HIPHOP, 90′S R&B, JUNGLE, D&B, DUBSTEP, REGGAE, SOUL, BASHMENT,GARAGE,
UK FUNKY AND GRIME.

FASHION

Daddy / Son Duo Charlie and Joe Casely- Hayford are ripping up the fashion industry as we speak! Taking it back to the bygone era of tailored suits, tweeds, double breast jackets and blindingly shiny shoes their fashion house is nothing but classic old skool glamour with a touch of the London Streetwear aesthetic. Check them out here

MUSIC

Mr Party Hard aka Donaeo has wowed me with this brand new summer banger ‘I’m Fly’, i challenge you NOT to bop when you hear this in the club. Listen to my thoughts and the track on Audio Boo.

ART

Laura Keeble is my kinda artist. She makes clever visual metaphors and uses popular iconography and gives them a totally new, different meaning ( Andy Warhol anyone?)

She once said the graveyard installation below was to do with religion, but i read much more meaning into it than just simply that. In my view through placing the Chanel and Mcdonalds logo directly on top of the gravestone ( a recognisable symbol of death) Keeble is commenting on the worth and perhaps the effect of capitalism. Big brands have no individual face or life behind them, so if you buy into them part of your individuality dies, if you buy into a faceless brand, you loose face.

Whatever the meaning, this is pretty sick right?

WANNA SEE MORE FASHION MUSIC ART, FIND ME HERE!

I have never been the type of stylist to dress the models or artists at videos or shoots and then sit down and chill. I think any good stylist should be well versed in art direction and not only know their fashion but elements such as videography, photography, direction and ALL that techno ish! If you go on set knowing your stuff you command much more authority anyway.

So after seeing enough very talented male directors do their thing, and never being one to give into gender stereotypes, i thought i would switch up the roles and give being behind the camera a go.

Releasing my frustrated inner geek and learning how to use my extreme bossiness / anal-ness to my advantage, I directed and styled my first ever fashion film for a fashion week project.

A film concentrating on the idea of interracial relationships and combating societies prejudices and racisms.

Difference is beautiful. Enjoy!

WE’RE ALL HUMAN | WE’RE ALL AIR FORCE 1′S | NIKE | from Sarah Young on Vimeo.

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So how is life for princesses these days?
I’m good – I’m really really good. I’m releasing Butterflies on the 28th of June, which is really exciting, and the video just went on AKA so everything is good!

Can you tell us a bit about the track?
Well it was produced by ill Blu and written by me. The song is about having a crush on somebody and being their friend and not knowing whether or not they like you back. Because you’re friends with them, it’s like how do you tell them or how do you find out whether or not they like you too.

You just described my life for the past year Nyah!
It’s not just your life though – It’s every girl’s life!

How did your Major Lazer remix come about?
Well I was working on a mixtape at the time and it was actually one of the tracks on there but they actually chose my version as the official remix, which I was really excited about. You can actually buy it now on iTunes. Originally I gave the track to one of my friends who played it on the radio and then someone else did and then the label got into contact with my manager and said they really liked it. Diplo really liked it and they made it the official remix. I met Diplo when they came over recently and they were really cool.

Amazing! And how are things going with your clothing label?
I’m still pushing really hard with the fashion side of my work as well. My website is going through a re-vamp at the moment and that will be launched at the end of the month. There are lots of new designs and everything is going really well with that too.

What else are you working on at the moment?
I’m working on new material musically and getting ready for world domination really. I’m kind of working on an album but not really officially. I’m just doing some really exciting things and I can’t wait to share them with the world.

So it’s all go for you right now then?
Yes! I’m currently working harder than I’ve ever worked in my whole life. Everybody says to me “don’t worry, you’re going to get there” but it’s like there’s not really anywhere to get to. There’s no destination really – you just have to work hard and enjoy each stop. It’s like you’re on a train and you get off at every stop, and each destination just gets better and better!

Butterflies is out on June 28th so make sure you get that and watch the video below:

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We’re just under halfway through 2010, and the Grime scene is in great shape. With the last 6-12 months seeing a resurgence in instrumental releases, we thought we’d shine the spotlight on one of he scene’s leading producers – Teddy aka Silencer.

Self dubbed as “Grime’s important producer”, he’s worked a slew of top MCs, has a back catalogue full of bangers, has a show on Rinse FM, and is now making moves with up-and-coming producer G.Tank. We quickly chat to him about his forthcoming release, “Ghanian Fire”

Tell us a bit about your background. How did you get into DJ-ing and production? Who/what influenced you?

Well I personally think it started from school youth clubs. Everyone used to do music and I really wanted to be a part of it because I enjoyed what was being played (Old School Garage). I started writing lyrics before everything, then I decided to start mixing records because that was where my heart was, and now I’m producing music.

Any particular DJs or tunes?

I used to listen to Virgo, Swizz Beatz and Rapid; I used to look up to them a lot. The DJs I used to love listening to were DJ EZ, DJ Begg and Flippy Smalls

You can read the full interview on Hot One Ten here.

We met up with Rapper and Brownswood recordings newest addition Ghostpoet for some small talk. He’s talented, refreshing and destined for big things. Here’s what he had to say.

Facebook or Twitter?

Both, help me to interact with appreciators of my music and interesting types from all over the shop, so I would say both.

Chris Rock or Dave Chapelle?

That’s bleeding hard! It’s Dave Chapelle on this one, I’ll never forget that Grand Theft Auto sketch he did a while back, t’was a real hoot.

Mayweather or Pacquaio?

I use to be a big boxing fan back in the day, not really up on it these days so no expert. I would say Mayweather for his showmanship, always sparks up a chuckle.

Home cooked food or Takeaway?

When I use to have money I was fond of a takeaway or two. But, now it’s home cooking all the way, LOL.

David Cameron or Nick Clegg?

Out, of all the party’s I like yellow so I’d say Nick Clegg.

To be rich or to be respected?

Respected and comfortable, “rich” is a whole other headache.

Being on stage or the studio?

Woah, what a question…I love the stage for the instant connection with people but I also love the studio. It’s the melting pot. It’s vital so I can keep hitting the stage. Hmmm…The answer is the studio.

Nike or Adidas?

Adidas has always been my first love.

BNTL or ATCN?

I LOVE both, I just with I had more time these days to read them.

Ghostpoet will be releasing a free download EP at the beginning of June. He will also be having a party to mark this launch, it will take place at the Lock tavern and will be held on June 2nd.

To keep up to date with Ghostpoet follow him on Twitter or add him on Myspace.

Check it out in full resolution PDF glory here or in the magazine, which is out now, or if you can’t wait, just squint kinda hard and try and read it below!

From his award winning background as a DMC team champion to being one of the UK’s hottest club rockers, we thought we’d take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on  the multi talented DJ, producer and blogger, DJ Cable, exclusively for Myboxfresh.

Tell us a bit about your background, how did get into DJing?

I was really into D&B when I was at school, and after hearing various mixtapes from DJ Hype, Scratch Perverts, and DJ Rectangle, I was fascinated by all that scratching malarkey and wanted to learn how to do it. After practicing at home I then progressed to playing at local Hip Hop nights in Essex, but it was only when I went to university in Bristol and from doing the DMCs that I started to get on the club circuit.

You’re a two time UK DMC team champion, how does your DMC battling background and approach to DJing influence your sets?

I come from a Hip Hop background, so if you see me play out, or listen to any of my mixes, you’ll most certainly hear a lot of scratching/juggling. To be honest, I play everything in the style that a Hip Hop DJ would, in terms of fast mixing, blends, etc…

You’ve been getting a lot of love from the scene lately – smashing up raves such as DJ Yasmin’s Bad Intentions, Goonies, Bigger Than Barry, Motive’s Birthday Bash and you’re now about to set off to play in the Far East. What are your favourite parties to play at?

All of the above gigs have been personal highlights so far. The Bigger Than Barry & Goonies crowds are ridiculously hype! They certainly love the Thugstep, Grime and Dirty South. Another personal favourite is Rusty Bucket Bay – they always put on a dope event, and they know how to look after DJs. I love Bad Intentions for the fact it’s simply about playing good music – everything from 90’s Hip Hop, to New Jack Swing, Dancehall, Slow Jams, 2-Step and more… The crowd are cool as well; no attitudes, no egos… Yasmin’s set to do big things this year too. Keep an eye out for her.

You’ve recently had guestslots on Mistajam’s show on 1Xtra and also Rinse FM – how do you find playing on radio as opposed to playing out?

I love doing radio. I’m looking to get back on air as soon as possible given the right opportunity. Thing is, when playing out, you’re fairly restricted to the type of crowd that’s in front of you…With radio, I find you can be a lot more eclectic, and play those tunes that you wouldn’t necessarily get the chance to play out live. That’s why I do the Podcasts; I get to showcase everything from Grime and Dubstep, to the more melodic, deeper cuts, to Southern Hip Hop, and random bits of Electronica.

You’ve been championing the Thugstep sound for a little while now too – tell us more about it, it’s origins and what drew you to it?

In a nutshell, it’s simply Dubstep with Southern Hip Hop (or Grime) acapellas over the top. The term was coined by a US DJ by the name of DJ Nappy. He put out a Thugstep mixtape back in 2007, which received a lot of online attention. I stumbled upon it, loved the sound and got inspired to put my own blends together. I think it gained a lot more attention when I put out “Mr. Muscle’s Hype” last summer. From there, people started playing my blends; there was also the mixtape I did with Rock The Dub & Ego Thieves which got a lot of love online.

Personally, I feel that Dirty South, Dubstep & Grime go hand in hand…they all have a similar energy, and are fairly similar in tempo. It’s fun to put Lil Wayne next to a Tempz tune, to a Sukh Knight tune, for example…

Grime’s been getting a lot of love lately – with Kano the face of Boxfresh and it’s strong support of the UK Grime scene, who do you feel’s really doing it right now and at the forefront of the scene?

At the moment, I’m rating P Money, Devlin, and this one dude from Essex – Dream McLean, he’s doing a lot right now, lyrically he’s on point. True Tiger are making some really good music right now too, I actually did the cuts at the end of the new P Money x Sukh Knight joint, “Slang Like This”.

From a more commercial perspective, Plan B and Tinie Tempah are killing it. It’s great to see a harder club record such as “Pass Out” get to #1. I can see UK the urban music scene doing well in the charts this year.

As an avid streetwear follower what’s your favourite piece from the current Boxfresh range?

There are a number pieces that I’m currently feeling. The “LAC” & “Lubra” tees for example, as well as the jacket. Some of the polos are nice too. In fact, clothing companies should make more polo shirts; they’re underrated… Everyone seems caught up with just making checked shirts, tees and crew necks.

As a DJ/Producer people often refer to the importance of having a strong ‘online game’ in the current climate, aside from writing for Hot One Ten, you also produce your own podcasts – how important is blogging/social media to you and what’s the key to staying on top digitally?

Very important. These days, you can’t just be a good DJ. You need to have a brand – something people can buy into. It’s kind of expected for a DJ/producer to have a web site, Myspace, Facebook page, blog, Twitter, Podcast, etc… People come and go really quickly in this scene, you need to work hard in order to stay relevant. Having original content and also a strong online presence is vital when it comes to building a fanbase.

The only downside to the internet is that we’re now in an age where everyone wants to be a DJ/blogger/musician/online celebrity. Kids think they can become a DJ thanks to Limewire and an iPod. The net’s made it easier for people in the scene to communicate with other, but it’s also made it easy for every wannabe DJ out there.

I know you like to keep busy – what can we expect from you in the coming six months?

More mixtapes, blends and gigs. I’m also off to China later this month for a mini tour which is pretty exciting*..hopefully there will be some more international gigs later this year. I’ve been producing a lot recently, working alongside Essex-based Dubstep outfit “Fused Forces” – they’re making some really good material at the moment. There are also a few other ideas that I’d like to put into action, but I’ll keep those quiet for the time being…

*due to the recent volcano eruption, I never made it to China… God damn that volcano.

Fused Forces & DJ Cable “Jack Russell” now out on Pesky Plates Digital from Beatport, iTunes and Juno Download.

For more info check out www.djcable.com and keep up to date with DJ Cable’s latest releases and rants on HotOneTen.

For all enquiries and bookings contact Jon Erazo

DJ Cable Photographs: Josh MG