Ooof, what a beginning.... Got me all goosebumped. 

My first recorded set was played at Sophie and Jack’s BBQ. I’m naming each upload after someone I know. This one’s named after my best friend, French Flamingo.

French Flamingo Mix 001

Nikolina has developed a strong passion for music since she was a child, taking her first piano lesson at the age of seven (and continuing for ten years). She has always been intrigued by non-mainstream styles and artists and started her DJ career in 2012, in Ukraine.

She quickly became one of the most well-known DJs in Kiev, distinguishing herself for her unusual track selection, with a very intense mix of deep house, tech house, indie house, and melodic house.

During her DJ years in Ukraine, Nikolina was a resident at L8, one of the main Clubs in Kiev, and at Mantra Club in Odessa, the top beach destination in the country. She was also responsible for the soundtrack at Kiev’s fashion week and performed many gigs at some of the best bars and clubs in the city, including Vogue Cafe and Fairmont Hotel.

In 2018, Nikolina moved to London, to be at the centre of the European music scene, and quickly built a reputation as an experimental and refined DJ. She is currently a Resident at Playa, was previously a Resident at Hovarda and regularly plays at Cuckoo Club. She has played at Lost in Sound, Nowhere Events and Beats on Toast events and had gigs at some of the best venues in London, including Ministry of Sound, Studio 17 (Blanche London), Opium, MNK House, Blake’s Hotel, Mandrake Hotel and Sunday brunch at Restaurant Ours, alongside highly respected international DJs, such as Audiofly, Satori, Bahrouz, Dorian Craft, Maga, Francesco Mami, Serge Devant, Jean Claude Ades, Birds of Mind, Blondish, Die Vögel.

As a result of her successful gigs in London, in 2019 Nikolina was invited by Pacha to play as one of the headline artists at its top winter event, for a two-week residency at AsitzBräu, over the Austrian Alps, that she helped turn into a “snowy Ibiza”. During the year, Nikolina also performed a number of gigs in Tulum, Portugal, Italy and Georgia.

Nikolina has now also started to produce her own music and is very excited by the project, which is allowing her to experiment with new styles and melodies. Her first track has been released in June 2019 on BE Records.

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11.06.21
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New Begginings w/ Nikolina - 11.06.21

OMNI-016 VOLNA (MORNING)

Quantum Space

Mix 009 is dedicated to a friend I’ve known for years but only got closer during the pandemic. Nelly is a special one. Most can’t handle her raw, unfiltered and authentic self.. but that’s because she’ll hold a mirror in front of you highlighting and confronting what needs to be confronted. Her music taste is someone’s I respect, and her comments towards “bad” music are some of my favorite. 

“Ok, can you play some good music now.” - to whoever is playing/DJing. 

“What are you guys… on a journey to nowhere?” - addressing three friends on the couch chillin lol 

“I’M BORED” - probably the most used quote of hers 

Nelly is important to me cuz she’s one of the ones who confronts me when I play. I know if I have Nelly moving, then I’m playing well. She has that power, and her years of working within the industry has formed her musical taste and ear to be top notch. She’s seen and worked with a lot of DJ’s, and understands the most important job of the DJ is to read the room and the vibe - then play according to that. Whether she knows it or not, Nelly inspires me and makes me grow as a DJ. Aside from all the technical things, like mixing well and having a good track selection, there’s so many little things that need to click in order to sound great. There’s levels to this shit, and I feel as if she helps me level up ⚡️ 

I was honored to play at her birthday party this last Saturday, and I recorded this mix the day after. Quite honestly, the mixing and transition work in this mix is some of the best I’ve recorded. Making it totally Nelly-worthy. 

Happy birthday Nelly! We love you for being you, and we all recognize and acknowledge your dedication to being “nicer” and more vulnerable lol… but don’t ever change how authentic and real you are! Hope y’all enjoy this 2 and a half hour ride 🛸

Notorious N.E.L. Mix 009

Big Bro Peter, 

Mix 010 is dedicated to someone I call Big Bro. Peter was influential in creating and forming my musical palette growing up. Being a few years older than I, he was experienced in the live music, festival, concert going escapades. As a 19-20 year old, this was something I looked up to.  I wanted the good shit, and Peter was the guy that lead me there. 

Peter knew good music. The Sasha n Digweeds, the Hernan Cattaneos, the Richie Hawtins. These types of artists were crucial to someone's musical adolescence because these types of artists would steer you away from the "cheesier" side of dance music. They were/are still legendary, and Peter held my hand and showed the right way. He'd demand we'd see this or that artist, band, or dj. He'd place me right where the sound was the best, and he'd make sure all his loved ones were together experiencing it all together. 

As someone who's always giving, I feel like Peter deserves some spotlight and love for a change. He's big bro to all of us, almost like our protector. Being at live events as a younger party go-er was pretty intimidating. It was almost scary honestly, but Peter was my safe space. Once he was around, I would let out a sigh of relief and feel like nothing can go wrong. In fact, he still has that effect on me 'til this day. Big Bro vibes are strong with him, and I want to remind him we all love him for that. 

This mix is fucking fire. Enjoy.

Go See Uncle Peter Mix 010

CAST OFF Podcast 43: Kadafi

Fusing sounds that hypnotize and have an infectious groove. Years and ears on different dance floors have transformed him into a great selector behind the decks. Honoring the classics and originators, Kadafi plays house music not limited by genre -  but strung together by passion and careful curation 🍄

Follow Kadafi:
- www.instagram.com/raffikadafi
- www.soundcloud.com/kadafisounds

Prepare for departure ⚓️

CAST OFF Podcast 43: Kadafi

David Marques is back home with his exciting track "Zikomo", combining powerful, emotive vocals, an electrifying atmosphere, and innovative production to transport the listener on an unprecedented rhythmic journey. Prepare your environment, your mind, and your spirit to listen to this work. 
Design by: David Marques

Zikomo

"Waves in My Mind" ist ein hypnotischer Trip durch die Nacht – treibende Minimal-House-Beats, tiefe Basswellen und fließende Melodien tragen dich, bis du die Augen schließt und dich komplett im Moment verlierst. Ein Sound für alle, die nicht nur hören, sondern fühlen wollen – für die, die die Musik leben, während um sie herum die Menschen die Welt nur noch durch Displays wahrnimmt.

Waves in my Mind

MuMPuR XXVI

Так захотелось записать микс и малышка в хорошем расположении духа помогала мне в этом. Наш маленький дуэт собрал для вас треки которые хранились в закромах prived папки. С любовью Nina Catcher & Greta

Track List: 
Eenvoud - Eelke Kleijn
The Sound of Violence - m.O.N.R.O.E.
Megalon - Bebetta
Again - Beckers, D-Nox
Doin Ya Thang - Oliver Dollar
Arrival - Volen Sentir
Botah - Doctor Dru
Life is Good - Lady Vale, Rocksted, Fractall
Le pitit Prince - Thierry Tomas, Mike Spirit
Never - D-Nox, Uone, Western
Kaputt - Ost & Kjex
Bedidza - Alexey Union, Idd Aziz

Quantum Space

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