Q) Which one of the following names in not on the front cover of the latest copy of the Guestlist Network?

A) Example

B) Randall

C) Pat Sharp

After four days in Berlin last week I managed to witness four clothing trade shows, five parties, a lot of booze and the giving out of a big bag of Urban Nerd’s t-shirts and vests to a lot of lucky people. First up was the Bread and Butter trade show with thousands of people in attendance this trade show showcases brands from Barbour and Canada Goose to New Era, Addict and a lot more. After catching up with team Addict and having a productive chat with New Era we headed over to the Pony stand where we were invited to interview photography legend Ricky Powell who is currently working on a collaboration with the brand who are celebrating 40 years in the game. After settling down with a couple of beers we put 10 questions to the man in 10 minutes. In his heavy New York accent Ricky set about providing some answers.

Q1) How did the collaboration with Pony come about?

A) Well there was this girl who I wanted to bang real bad in LA and she happened to know someone who worked for Pony, so the rest is history really. It’s become a mutually beneficial relationship now; it’s a good thing.

Q2) What’s your tune of the day?

A) Jungle Fever by the Chakachas

Q3)  What was the first record you ever brought?

A) The first album I brought was – That’s the way of the world by Earth, Wind and Fire

Q4) You have photographed some true musical legends, is there anyone who has made you star struck?

A) Good question, well there’s this black chick who works round the corner from me in this deli, she’s so God damn fine and she plays me like I’m a scrub, I think her name is Clitonia (laughs).

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Q5) Favourite pair of trainers?

A) What the hell are trainers?

Q) Sorry I mean sneakers.

A) Ahhhh, well I’d say high tops, anything that’s casual, simple and not overdone.

Q6) If you could have photographed anyone from history, deal or alive who would it be?

A) Yvonne De Carlo who played Lily in the Munsters, I’ve got a thing for her!

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Q7) Right you’ve got one word, your favourite word what is it?

A) Ridonculous

Q8) Who’s hot on the music scene for you right now?

A) This may sound weird but that chick Adele, I like her; I like them plump and juicy

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Q9) Anything else to add?

A) Yeah, I want to help bring up new talent and I want to do this through an imaginary University I made up called the Rickford Institute – it’s about bringing through people who are good people.

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Q10) Ok, last one, can we get some words of wisdom from Ricky Powell

A) Act right, don’t act like an arrogant piece of shit and create your own universe.

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Massive thanks to Ricky Powell and Kash Sethi from Pony for hooking up the interview!

LINE-UP:

ARCH 1 – Iration Steppas Sound System with Iration Steppas, Logan Sama, Vivek, Quest, J:Kenzo, The Dubateers Ft Charlie P, Planas Ft Jila, Evergreen

ARCH 2 – Mungo’s Hifi Sound System with Mungo’s Hifi, The Bug & Daddy Freddy, Congo Natty Ft Nanci & Phoebe, Benny Page, Kenny Ken, Alix Perez, Spectrasoul, Octane & DLR, Ant TC1, Dub Boy, Finwa

ARCH 3 – Noise Control Audio with Darksky, Lil Silva, Girl Unit, George Fitzgerald, Fantastic Mr Fox, Elphino, Marcus Nasty, Klose One, Boyson

MC’S: P Money, Blacks, Crazy D, Ranking, Sage

We’re giving away two free tickets to the event for a lucky person and their guest. All you have to do is send your answer to the question below to david@urban-nerds.com. All entrants must be over 18. Email your answers by 5:30pm and the winner will be picked at random and notified by email shortly after that time so make sure you check your emails throughout the evening

Q. Which country is Outlook festival held in?

Answers:

A) Poland

B) Croatia

c) Spain

GET LOW is back to take control of Camden’s Lock Tavern once again to help sign off the week in style with an array of musical delights topped off with a mean roast, cheap beverages and our signature vibe all for FREE.

As always we’ve put together a tasty line-up to blow away the cobwebs of the weekends outings and shake off those pre-Monday blues.

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★ DJ DEREK ★

DJ Derek has been in the game for so long he makes Rodigan look like a spring chicken. The 76 year old Bristolian has become a cherished figure amongst UK clubbers with his trademark blend of soul, reggae, funk and whatever else he has recorded on his mini disc. His legendary Patois on the mic is a sight to behold, especially in the intimate surrounding of the Lock Tavern. Seriously not one to be missed!

★ KLOSE ONE (Urban Nerds/ATG) ★

Klose One is recognised as one of the best DJs on the London scene, and will be making his Lock Tavern debut with a set that promises everything from Jungle and Grime to Funk and Hip Hop. Fitting our anything goes Sunday policy perfectly, we’re very excited to get another act of this calibre down for the show.

★ MOXIE (Deviation/ATG) ★

Moxie’s sound DJ skills and impeccable selection has seen her steadily rise in recognition amongst the legions of up and coming UK DJs. One half of Deviation alongide Benji B and regular contributor to the rabble rousing ATG collective, a superb warm up set on the Swamp 81 takeover of the Moat Stage at Outlook Festival was one of the best Get Low has witnessed, and her recent inclusion in Time Out’s “DJ Stars of 2012″ highlights her increasing reputation as one to watch.

★ TIMZED (BNTL) ★

Member of the irrepresible Better Never Than Late crew and a DJ after our own heart, Timzed’s wily and knowing blend of classics and new UK cuts is a pleasure to behold. He is one we’ve been trying to get on a show for some time, and are excited to get him down on a line-up already bulging with talent.

★ GET LOW CARTEL & MADBOY ZIMBA ★

“When I need to get my Dagger on, I know who to call” – Stephen Hawking

They will be live streaming the entire event through Mixlr too

SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY, FREE ENTRY, 2PM – 11 PM, LOCK TAVERN, CAMDEN

Click here to check out the Get Low Blog

Resident DJs playing at the shack include Daddy Nature, Dusty Lungs, The Farm Yardies, Raffle Mafia and Sai. There are also some extra special guests booked in to play throughout the week so keep an eye out for Tayo, Barry Ashworth, Marcus Nasty, Oneman and Sgt Pokes and more to be confirmed. Make you you get in the mood with this exclusive mix recorded for Rompa’ Reggae Shack shack by DJ Tayo posted below.

The Snowbombing experience is always 10/10 and this year promises to be no different, if you want to come along make sure you book with Urban Nerds to qualify for your FREE limited edition t-shirt worth £34.99. Book here: http://www.snowbombing.com/urbannerds

Rompa’s Reggae Shack – Snowbombing 2012 – DJ Tayo Mix by Daddy Nature

Lava are taking over 47 Brick Lane, a beautiful old building that has just been refurbished after many years of neglect. Early next year, it will be opening as a café / deli, run by The Rag Factory. In the mean time, they have invited us to use the building as a temporary gallery space. We’ll be exhibiting new artwork by Mr Penfold, Lucas, Tunnidge, Ashes57, Georgina Cook, Jo Peel, Eska, Andrew Gillman, Ziggy Grudzinskas, Type & Neonita and as always our print rack will be full of high grade prints and posters from our international network of artists. On Thursday 22nd December, we’re hosting a winter solstice party at the gallery. We’ll open till 10pm, there will be music from LAVA DJs + special guests. Come crack a bottle with us as we celebrate the start of the festive period.

We’ll be open right up to 24th December – perfect for last minute shopping specialists!

By now you should know that we don’t mess about here at Urban Nerds and we’ve made sure that this NYE we are going to give you the biggest and best lighting and sound show we’ve ever provided. The line-up speaks for itself and you know that we take all aspects of our parties very seriously, so this year, alongside the huge Funktion One sound system that will be rumbling room two, we have drafted in 8 seriously hefty Quake subs for room one bringing over 70K of sound across the two rooms, this is by far the biggest and bassiest system we have ever hired for an Urban Nerds event. You know it’s going to boom when it comes from R-Sounds, the company responsible for providing the extra sound system at DMZ, we’re not here to mess about!!

Alongside this mammoth selection of sound we have gone in haaaaard on the lighting to make sure that this party is not only a stupidly BIG rave experience with a massive lineup but that the visuals will enhance the vibe to the highest level. We’ve hired the most state of the art equipment that is to be managed by professional lighting technicians over the two rooms.

Just to give you a little idea of how much we care and for all you professional Urban Nerds out there we’ve hired two smoke machines, a haze machine, three UV flood lights, two 3000watt strobes, one equinox vixen lazer, one pegasus scanner lazer, one DJ revo xpress, one dynamo scanner, over 15 64LED par cans, two moonflower gobos and a couple of extra surprises for good measure. Below is a video from our 2nd birthday to give you an idea of what we’re talking about, this NYE we’ll have more than double of what you can see in the video, be prepared!

Trust us! This is the only way to see in your new year! There are still a small number of tickets left but be quick as they are flying out. Also look out for the after party that is only  2 minutes walk from the warehouse where you’ll be able to find some special guest DJs playing on the venues in house Funktion 1 sound system. For tickets to NYE click here. Happy New Year!