Time for me to get into the swing of things finally. 2013 is looking to be a very big year for trainer (sneaker) wearers worldwide, with Nike and Reebok leading the way of mass releases, and desirable colour ways which will leave many of you SneakerHeads and HypeBeasts low on money at any given time of the month, let alone around pay day.

My first feature, is the forthcoming Nike Sportwear Perf Pack, which will be releasing on Saturday 16th February via Size?, exclusively. The full pack consists of the following -

Nike Air Max Light ¦ Nike Zoom All Court 2 Low ¦ Nike Blazer ’77 Mid

All made with premium brushed suede or tumbled leather, metal eyelets, and waxed laces. To come in light blue or tan brown for the Air Max Light and Zoom All Court 2 Low, as well as classic colourways for the Blazer ’77 Mid. Unlike most packs that drip release, you will be able to purchase any of the pack on release day.

My personal choice will be the Air Max Light in Obsidian, that’s a winner for me.

Online shoppers hit up – http://www.size.co.uk  from Saturday 16th February to grab a pair or 2.

The HENCH Representative from South London is back with another hot , must have release on HENCH Recordings. From his first release on Sin City, LOST has never failed to deliver good quality music, and this release expands on his musical talents. If you’ve heard a LOST DJ set you know his calibre of selection is one of a bouncing energetic workout, with a slew of hip hop influence. The title track of the EP,  Elephant Tusk, has been sought after by many supporters and DJ’s in the scene for well over a year, and if this wasn’t enough to have you purchasing this release, LOST has also hit us up with 4 other tracks, each with its own character as to break things up, but not one bit of pace is dropped.  As a added bonus, Groupies VIP is also included on this EP, so if you needed more reason to purchase, that would seal the deal fully.

I’m looking forward to catching LOST on the decks this year, and we’ll be interviewing him very soon, so keep an eye out for that.

You can pre-order/ Purchase the Elephant Tusk EP via D:Style now – LINK

The head honcho and leader of the H.E.N.C.H. Family has just launched his new website www.IAMTHEJAKES.com. This is a website all about Jakes, and a very swish one at that. On the site you will find all links to his music, gig dates, photos and more. To kick things off Jakes has posted a remix competition of his track “CLAMP”. Check the site out, and grab the stems, you have 3 weeks to get it done and the winner will receive an exclusive goody bag from the man himself.

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Hatcha continues with his UKG mixes, with Vol 3, grab the download now and enjoy!!

DOWNLOAD LINK – CLICK HERE

Sin City recordings have been putting on nights at various venues over the world for the past 2 years, so they hooked up with Urban Nerds, and Brighton based Super Charged to take over the Haunt, in Brighton for a Halloween Special. The night featured some heavyweights in the scene including Uncle Artwork, Rattus Rattus, Youngsta, Toast, and of course Kiss FM’s Hatcha & Crazy D. The crowd was up for it from start to finish, and as it was Halloween, the crowd did not disappoint with their costumes and various get ups, too many to mention. A few of the local DJ heads also passed through on the night including Gangoon Dubz top runner Dismantle.

We look forward to the next Sin City at Fabric London on Friday 18th January.

Enjoy the video and pictures

All pictures copyright by Nima Elm http://betweenaps.blogspot.co.uk/   http://between-naps.tumblr.com/

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Kick starting our posts for 2013 is this Free remix giveaway from our friend MRK1. For those who have been absent in the Electronic music scene for a few years, look him up. MRK1 has been a leader of the Dubstep sound in Manchester and the North of england, and the world. He has a catalogue of productions and remixes to challenge most, and this is his latest offering, which he has put up for a FREE download via his Soundcloud account.

Look out for out interview with MRK1 soon.

Benga underwater djing

The legend that is DJ EZ rocked the Boiler Room sessions, and here is the video for those who missed the show live online. It’s quite easy to see why he is the pioneer of the UK Garage scene, and every DJ has aspired to be on his level. But watch his performance and tricks, I cannot say I have seen another DJ that has come from the UK Garage generation of music do what he does. No download link for the audio, but I’m sure if you do a google search you’ll find someone who has it. Enjoy

What made you pursue the creative side of Photography & Art?

I know it’s a cliché thing to say but I’ve been creative my whole life, since I can remember. I’ve drawn all the time since I was small and always just experimented and tried things out because it’s just something that I’ve continued to enjoy throughout life.

If there is a reason for me continuing to ‘pursue’ being creative it’s just because being creative enables me to express different parts of myself and it’s the only thing that will always be there and always just make me feel like the best version of myself, and because it’s just something that I have an unexplainable passion for, and when you’re genuinely passionate about something you’ll chase it forever, especially if it’s origin is mysterious to you.

Where do you get your creative influences from?

I’m influenced by loads of stuff really. If I think initial influences, my family and background have influenced me a lot. My Nana and Granddad on my Mum’s side both used to travel all over the world teaching and were both interested in culture and history etc.  My Nana was also an archaeologist and went to Egypt when I was really small so I’ve been obsessed with Ancient Egypt since I was 2, that comes out a lot in my drawings and other elements of my creative work.

Also, my Mum has always been crazy and creative, although art has been more of a hobby for her than a career path, but she has definitely influenced me a tonne throughout my life, in every way possible. Again cliché but I don’t give a fuck, my mum is actually the best person in the world. Sorry

Who & What inspires you?

Everything is inspiration. Life inspires me. Books inspire me. My family inspire me. People inspire me a lot, I’m always reading up about people and researching how they got to where they are, what influenced them, taking notes of their style whether it’s film, music, art, whatever.

Recently I’ve mainly been reading Machiavelli, but then also reading Angelina Jolie’s book about her UN work, so I get inspiration from all kinds of things and people. Obviously my interests like art, music, culture, fashion, film is a huge inspiration and one of the things inspiring me most at the moment along with music, politics, history, travel. I’m a big person for lifestyle and experiences and chance so I think everything however big or small counts towards what goes into your work.

Who would you like to Collaborate with creatively?

I’ve actually never thought of whom I would collaborate with if I could. I have no idea. There are so many possibilities for collaboration. Obviously if it was possible Id work with Sergio Leone. We have the same birthday so it was clearly meant to be, in another universe. I’d like to work with Insa, I’m big on graffiti because it was the biggest influence of mine when I first started getting serious about art in my teens, Miss Van & Fafi also big influences because I draw girls. I’d like to work maybe with David Lachapelle or Tim Walker photography wise, or maybe Rankin? Although as much as I like the flawless outrageous fashion editorial style I’m also big on gritty, dark images, derelict locations, anything that’s just falling apart.

Is there an Artist or Entertainer you would like to photograph?

There is a lot of people Id like to take photos of. Angelina Jolie (who wouldn’t) , Clint Eastwood (obviously) and other stars like Al Fucking Pacino, Bruce Willis, Eli Wallach, too many to name but it would be sick just to use photographing them as an excuse to just have a chat with them about more interesting stuff.

I’d like to photograph Courtney Love, M.I.A., Azealia Banks, EVERYONE Come to mine and let’s party, also Zomby just to find out who he is!

What do you keep in your Photography Kit bag?

I don’t even have a photography kit bag, as I’m not a proper girly girl with handbags. My camera goes in my backpack with all the other stuff. I currently use a Canon 7D MK2 with the kit 18-135mm USM Zoom lens.

Anyone you would like to big up?

My Mum, for her constant support, and inspiration, Sadek & Miranda.

Where can we find your work, and more information about you?

instagram: jaydominique

http://www.flickr.com/jasminedominique

http://www.twitter.com/jdominiquephoto

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Here is a look at four coming colourways of the Nike Air Max 90 Essential. Two of the kicks are set in full leather builds while two other come in a leather and mesh blend. Check for the four sneakers in January2013.