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DJ Image, a mixer at Chicago’s Latino Mix 93.5 and 103.1 FM, has delivered 30 minutes of reggaeton and Latin-influenced dance music for the DJcity Podcast. He currently holds residencies at Nacional 27, Park Tavern, ESTATE Ultra Bar, and the Trophy Room.

Stream or download his set below.

Tracklist:

1. Daddy Yankee – Manual de Trucos
2. La Nueva Escuela – Dile
3. J Balvin & Willy William – Mi Gente – Thombs & DJ X Remix
4. Cris Cab ft. Pitbull – All Of The Girls
5. Shakira – Me Enamore – Thombs Remix
6. Major Lazer ft. J Balvin & Sean Paul – Buscando Huellas
7. Danny Ocean – Me Rehuso
8. Tom Swoon – Shingaling – DJ Smerk Club Edit
9. Alex Guesta – Cumbia Cienaguera
10. Becky G ft. Bad Bunny – Mayores – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
11. Jowell & Randy ft. J Balvin – Bonita
12. Wisin ft. Ozuna, Bad Bunny, De La Ghetto, Arcangel, Noriel & Almighty – Escapate Conmigo Remix
13. Ed Sheeran ft. Zion Y Lennox – Shape of You – Latin Remix
14. Major Lazer ft. Anitta & Pabllo Vittar – Sua Cara
15. Jennifer Lopez ft. Gente De Zona – Ni Tu Ni Yo

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Related: Listen to JFB’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Malaysia has banned Luis Fonsi‘s smash hit “Despacito” from government-run radio and TV stations.

The country’s Communications Minister Salleh Said Keruak told CNNMoney:

“The song was filled with numerous sexual references and innuendos and thus wholly inappropriate to be aired by our national media outlets for our general public, especially children.”

Salleh also told the Associated Press that the ban does not affect the Justin Bieber remix, and only applies to government-run stations, not private outlets or streaming services.

“Despacito” has become the first Spanish-language song to reach number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in over 20 years. The original and the remix together are the most streamed track of all time with over 4.6 billion plays, according to Billboard.

Related: Watch the Producers of Luis Fonsi’s ‘Despacito’ Explain How They Made the Track

Many DJs use symmetrical loops to loop melodies or drum patterns in continuous cycles. Asymmetrical loops, however, have distinct beginnings and endings. They can be used to change rhythms and create patterns on the fly.

Watch the Beat Refinery‘s Obeyah explain how to use them on this episode of Turntable Techniques.

Related: Using Loop Techniques to Mimic the Echo Effect

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Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– JCY ft. Sisqo – Thong Song

DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.

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Rising Los Angeles rapper Kyle has been featured on DJ/producer Vice‘s Electric Taco series.

While driving with Vice to Leo’s Tacos Truck in Los Angeles, “Super Duper” Kyle discussed how his career has progressed from selling mixtapes to headlining his first festival.

Kyle is best known for his melodic breakout single “iSpy” featuring Lil Yachty. The song peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and was certified double platinum. Kyle was also named to XXL’s 2017 Freshman Class in June.

Watch Electric Taco above.

Related: Watch DJ Vice and Comedian Jo Koy Go on a Taco Run

During a recent trip to New York City, DJ DJ KA5 stopped by Shade 45’s Sway in the Morning to drop a mix. The DJcity Miami representative put down over 30 tracks in 30 minutes, most of which were throwbacks.

Stream his set below.

Tracklist:

1. Destiny’s Child – Say My Name
2. Trick Daddy – Shut Up
3. Chris Brown – Look At Me Now – DJ KA5 Edit
4. XXXTENTACION – Look At Me – DJ KA5 Edit
5. Santigold – Disparate Youth
6. Drake vs Jeezy – Headlines vs They know – DJ KA5 Edit
7. Peanut Butter Jelly Time – Acap Loop
8. DJ Khaled ft. Drake – To The Max
9. Fall Out Boy – Sugar We’re Going Down – DJ KA5 Acap Out Edit
10. Yung Joc – It’s Goin’ Down – KidCutUp Edit
11. Juvenile – Set It Off – DJ KA5 Edit
12. JT Money ft. Solé – Who Dat
13. Ying Yang Twins – Say I Yi Yi
14. TWRK – NOLIA
15. Pitbull – Bojangles – DJ KA5 Edit
16. JAY-Z – Jigga
17. Snoop Dogg – Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)
18. Heather B – I Get Wreck – DJ KA5 Edit
19. Da Youngsta’s – Pass The Mic – Remix
20. Gang Starr – Mass Appeal
21. A Tribe Called Quest ft. Leaders of the New School – Scenario
22. LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out
23. Cypress Hill – Insane In The Brain
24. N2Deep – Back To The Hotel
25. Mac Dre – Fellin’ Myself
26. Mac Dre – Get Stupid – DJ KA5 Edit
27. P. Diddy ft. Ginuwine, Loon, Mario Winans, & Tammy Ruggeri – I Need A Girl (Part Two)
28. Brandy & Monica – The Boy Is Mine – CFLO Edit
29. Mobb Deep – It’s Mine – DJ KA5 Edit
30. Mobb Deep – Quiet Storm – KidCutUp Edit
31. Mobb Deep – Quiet Storm
32. Mobb Deep ft. 112 – Hey Luv (Anything)
33. Ball Greezy ft. Lil Dred – Nice & Slow
34. Eskeerdo – EX’s
35. Keith Sweat – Twisted – Baysik Remix

Follow DJ KA5 on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, SoundCloud, Twitter.

Related: Miami’s DJ DJ KA5 Drops Mix for DJcity Podcast

DJ Khalil, a staff producer at Aftermath Entertainment, has been featured on Mass Appeal’s Rhythm Roulette series.

The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three randomly selected vinyl records. On this episode, the records were found at Adrian Younge’s Artform Studio in Los Angeles.

Born in Seattle and raised in Los Angeles, Khalil first made a name for himself as one-half the independent hip-hop duo, Self Scientific. In the mid-2000s, Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath as a producer. Khalil has since produced Billboard Hot 100-charting singles like Eminem‘s “Survival,” Dr. Dre’s “Kush,” Aloe Blacc’s “The Man,” Wale‘s “The Matrimony,” and Logic‘s “Black Spiderman.” Most recently, he produced A$AP Ferg‘s gritty anthem, “East Coast.”

Watch Khalil on Rhythm Roulette above.

Related: DJ Dahi Uses Serato Sample in New Rhythm Roulette Episode

R&B singer Sisqo has teamed with Norwegian production trio JCY to remake his 1999 hit, “Thong Song.” The new 130 BPM version features re-recorded vocals and a future bass drop alongside the chorus.

The original track, which served as the second single off the singer’s debut album Unleash the Dragon, reached No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in 2000.

Sisqo told Buzzfeed: “I’ve been asked so many times over the years to make a new version of ‘Thong Song’ and I have declined every time until I heard the new version that JCY did. I thought it was dope and figured maybe it was time to put some new rims on the Bugatti.”

Watch the video for the remake above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Watch French Montana’s ‘A Lie’ Video Feat. The Weeknd and Max B

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Rising Atlanta rapper and producer Russ has shared a humorous video of himself explaining how he made the beat for his breakout single, “What They Want.”

The 24-year-old artist recreated the simplistic beat in two minutes using only his laptop.

Russ dropped “What They Want” on his SoundCloud account in 2015 before including it on his debut album, There’s Really a Wolf, in 2017. It became his first single to appear on Billboard’s Hot 100, peaking at No. 83. The track was also certified platinum.

In a 2016 interview with Billboard, Russ said he produces, mixes, masters, and engineers all of his songs. He also said he doesn’t want to be mistaken as a new artist despite his new-found success.

Watch Russ recreate the beat below.

Related: Watch the Producers of Luis Fonsi’s ‘Despacito’ Explain How They Made the Track

There’s no perfect method for converting vinyl to digital, but everyone can agree that you should only have to do it on the first attempt. On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx provides six tips on getting an accurate recording in one take.

Get Near Mint’s cleaning solution here.

Do you know a great way to convert vinyl to digital? Share your method in the comment section below.

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