Monki’s been one of our favorite DJs for a while now, so the news that a fourth instalment of her Monki and Friends collab-heavy mixtapes was arriving got us pretty giddy. Luckily, the reality lived up to the hype, so now we’re listening to it constantly, and it’s 100% better than that chocolate you can buy that has bits of cheese and onion crisps in it, which was the last thing we were stoked for.
Next Friday sees her bringing a crate of her mates to Hackney club the Laundry for a party put on by Red Bull studios. To celebrate that, she’s put this little mix together for us, and taken part in a game of our choosing. And no, it’s not Trivial Pursuit. Or Risk.
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Now, we all like to think we know our mates pretty well, right? You’d hope so anyway. You definitely know what your best friend’s pet is called don’t you? Oxo or Bisto or Kallo or something like that. In the spirit of friendship, we decided to get Moxie and a few of her pals to grill each other on the subjects that really matter.
If you want to find out how right they got it, why not head down to the Laundry next Friday and grab them one by one. Just don’t do it while they’re DJing…
Monki on Wookie
What track are they guaranteed to give the most replays?
This guy’s crates go so deep, I don’t think I’ve ever heard him play the same set twice. I hope one of his classics though, let’s go for “Little Man.”
Who is their all time favorite DJ?
I think it might be something house or garage so I’m going to take two guesses at some heroes…Frankie Knuckles or EZ.
What’s on their rider?
I’m gonna say vodka and tonic.
What football team do they support?
We’ve deffo had this convo before… Arsenal?
What would they say is their most embarrassing trait?
That he’s got so many heaterrrrrs!
What food can’t they live without?
He’s a studio guy, so maybe some sort of fast food?
What’s their pet’s name? (if they have one)
I don’t think he has one.
What’s the one thing they would save in a fire?
Maybe some sort of analog piece of equipment or his vinyl.
Who’s their guilty celebrity crush?
Someone classy I reckon. Like Princess Kate.
Wookie
Wookie on Monki
What track are they guaranteed to give the most replays?
“RIP Groove.”
Who is their all time favorite DJ?
Derrick May.
What’s on their rider?
Vodka.
What football team do they support?
I think she’s a gooner.
What would they say is their most embarrassing trait?
Bad memory!
What food can’t they live without?
I think she’s a veggie. So vegetables.
What’s their pet’s name? (if they have one)
I’m not sure she has the time to manage one.
What’s the one thing they would save in a fire?
Her USB stick stick.
Who’s their guilty celebrity crush?
Disclosure.
Monki on GotSome
What track are they guaranteed to give the most replays?
Something on the release they did on my label Zoo I hope! So let’s say Gotsome – “Don’t Stop.”
Who is their all time favorite DJ?
Maybe someone super Bristol…I reckon DJ Die.
What’s on their rider?
I would think dark rum and ginger beer and some fruit to balance it out!
What football team do they support?
Bristol City.
What would they say is their most embarrassing trait?
I think Ads has borrowed my riser once or twice to get up to the decks!
What food can’t they live without?
Ads is a proper foody so this could be anything, but maybe Thai food?
What’s their pet’s name? (if they have one)
I don’t think has a pet.
What’s the one thing they would save in a fire?
I reckon his laptop.
Who’s their guilty celebrity crush?
God.. errr… Jennifer Lawrence? Everyone seems to fancy her at the moment.
GotSome
GotSome on Monki
What track are they guaranteed to give the most replays?
General Levi – “Incredible.”
Who is their all time favorite DJ?
Charlie Sloth.
What’s on their rider?
Grey Goose & Space Invaders crisps.
What football team do they support?
Arsenal.
What would they say is their most embarrassing trait?
It’s probably best I don’t say!
What food can’t they live without?
Space Invaders crisps.
What’s their pet’s name? (if they have one)
Thierry the rabbit.
What’s the one thing they would save in a fire?
Probably Thierry the rabbit
Who’s their guilty celebrity crush?
Thierry Henry. Not Theirry the rabbit.
Monki on Cadenza
What track are they guaranteed to give the most replays?
Maybe something off the EP! Cadenza x Diemanlte – “Cool Operator,” that’s my shout.
Who is their all time favorite DJ?
David Rodigan?
What’s on their rider?
Rum and Coke.
What football team do they support?
I hope he says Arsenal.. but he may be Tottenham!
What would they say is their most embarrassing trait?
He’s a pretty cool guy, I can’t imagine him doing anything embarrassing. Maybe he’s a drink spiller.
What food can’t they live without?
I reckon he likes a good home cooked meal.
What’s their pet’s name? (if they have one)
Don’t think he has any.
What’s the one thing they would save in a fire?
Records!
Who’s their guilty celebrity crush?
Not a clue… Beyonce?
Cadenza
What track are they guaranteed to give the most replays?
“Ambience” by Mele.
Who is their all time favorite DJ?
Carl Cox.
What’s on their rider?
I’m going to say carrots and hummus.
What football team do they support?
Arsenal!
What would they say is their most embarrassing trait?
Her percussion skills.
What food can’t they live without?
Nandos.
What’s their pet’s name? (if they have one)
Easy. Thierry.
What’s the one thing they would save in a fire?
Her football memorabilia.
Who’s their guilty celebrity crush?
Is it Channing Tatum?
The Red Bull Studios Presents Moki and Friends party with Monki, Wookie, Dread D, Cadenza, Nvoy and some very special guests takes place at the Laundry on April 29th.
