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Flosstradamus at the Beyond Wonderland festival in San Bernardino, CA on March 17, 2018. (Source: Facebook)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of April 24:

Flosstradamus ft. Smokepurpp – MVP
Halsey ft. Stefflon Don – Alone – Calvin Harris Remix
Liam Payne & J Balvin – Familiar
Nick Catchdubs – UFO Style
Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee, & Slim Jxmmi ft. Travis Scott – CLOSE
Sean Paul & Major Lazer – Tip Pon It

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

Related: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: April 17

Duke Dumont and rising UK singer Ebenezer have dropped a video for their funky single, “Inhale.” The track was one of DJcity’s most-downloaded songs of March.

From the press release:

“Telling the tale of Robert Lloyd’s famous poetic line, ‘slow & steady wins the race’, the ‘Inhale’ video showcases the story of a sloth who manages to escape to the office elevator first on a Friday evening, amid the chaotic and violent scenes that break out in the workplace as the clock hits 5pm.”

Watch above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Watch Duke Dumont and Gorgon City’s ‘Real Life’ Video Ft. NAATIONS

DJ Frazier Davis performs at the 2017 Red Bull Music 3Style U.S. Finals. (Source: Facebook)

DJ Frazier Davis, the runner-up of the 2017 Red Bull Music 3Style U.S. Finals, has put down a half-hour mix for the DJcity Podcast. Her set consists of mostly hip-hop, moombahton, and bass music. Frazier’s mix also features two of her own edits as well as some creative wordplay.

Tracklist:

1. Drake – Nice For What
2. Big Freedia – N.O. Bounce
3. Big Tymers – Get Your Roll On – Lemi Vice & Jackson Remix
4. Juvenile, Wacko, & Skip – Nolia Clap – Dibs & MGM Siente El Movimiento Bootleg
5. DJ Wat Else – Bounce That
6. Ying Yang Twins ft. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz – Salt Shaker – Selecta Magenta Riddim Bootleg
7. Bravehearts – Oochie Wally – iMarkkeyz Voodoo Song Bootleg
8. Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell – Drop It Like It’s Hot – Anthem Kingz Bubble & Wine Bootleg
9. J. Cole – Motiv8
10. BlocBoy JB ft. Drake – Look Alive
11. Future – F#ck Up Some Commas
12. 21 Savage – Bank Account – KidCutUp Acap Intro
13. Famous Dex ft. ASAP Rocky vs. Soulja Boy – Pick It Up vs Crank That – DJ Frazier Davis Edit
14. Project Pat ft. La Chat & Three 6 Mafia – Chickenhead
15. Cardi B – Bickenhead
16. TLC – No Scrubs – DJ Frazier Davis 75-95 Transition Edit
17. Wash ft. French Montana – Can’t Trust Thots – Deville No Scrubs Throwback Intro
18. Nicki Minaj – Chun-Li – Caked Up Remix
19. Ol’ Dirty Bastard – Shimmy Shimmy Ya – Eric D-Lux Twerk Remix
20. Eminem – The Real Slim Shady – Ziggy Remix
21. JAY-Z ft. Amil & Ja Rule – Can I Get A – Delirious & Alex K Puro Pari Remix
22. Missy Elliott – Get Ur Freak On – Tommy Driker Remix
23. DJ Snake – Magenta Riddim – iMarkkeyz Remix
24. Skrillex & Damian Marley – Make It Bun Dem – DJ Emii Remix
25. Dillon Francis & DJ Snake – Get Low – ESKEI83 Whistle Bootleg
26. DJ Khaled ft. JAY Z, Future, & Beyonce – Top Off – DJ Scene Ole Bootleg
27. Lil Pump – Esskeetit – KidCutUp Bonde Do Sorriso Bootleg

Follow DJ Frazier Davis on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

Related: Listen to Johnny Seriuss’ DJcity Podcast Mix

Zedd in Tokyo (Credit: Rukes)

Most pop hits these days are the work of multiple songwriters and producers. In the case of Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey‘s smash “The Middle,” there are seven credited songwriters and three credited producers. The process took over a year and almost fell apart at one point.

The hard work and patience have paid off, though. “Middle” has amassed hundreds of millions of streams and is currently No. 6 on Billboard’s Hot 100, making it Zedd’s highest-charting single as a main artist.

For the debut episode of its Diary of a Song series, The New York Times “tracked the writing and production of ‘The Middle’ through voice memos, demo versions, text messages, emails, interviews and more provided by those behind the track.”

Watch below.

Related: Watch Murda Beatz Explain How He Produced Migos, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B’s ‘MotorSport’

Johnny Seriuss

Johnny Seriuss, a mixer on New York’s Party 105.3 FM, has served up a creative Latin mix for the DJcity Podcast. The Queens native’s 32-minute set consists of reggaeton, moombahton, and Latin-influenced dance music, including several DJcity exclusives.

Tracklist:

1. Nina Sky ft. Jabba – Move Ya Body
2. DJ Kass – Scooby Doo Pa Pa – Samuel Pomata DJ, DJ Varu, & Benavente Coolie Riddim Bootleg
3. Gloria Estefan – Conga – DJ Steve Wonder Shake Edit
4. The Blackout Allstars – I Like It (Like That)
5. Cardi B ft. Bad Bunny & J Balvin – I Like It
6. The Champs – Tequila – Eddie Boy vs DJ MP3 Hype Edit
7. Nicky Jam & J Balvin – X – Thombs & Mario Andretti Remix
8. Ozuna – Se Preparo
9. Messiah ft. Kap G & Play-N-Skillz – Pum Pum – Play-N-Skillz Tu Pun Pun Edit
10. Amara La Negra – What A Bam Bam
11. Zion & Lennox ft. J Balvin – Otra Vez – DJ Smerk & Eddie Boy Make Ya Bootleg
12. J Balvin, Jeon, & Anitta – Machika – Refresh Club Break
13. Tego Calderon – Pa’ Que Retozen – JavierjoeK & Medina! Remix
14. Matias & LosXL – Siente El Movimiento
15. Fatman Scoop ft. Crooklyn Clan – Be Faithful – Kerry Glass Magenta Riddim Bootleg
16. Major Lazer ft. Busy Signal – Jump – Vaizar Remix
17. The Kemist & DJ BrainDeaD ft. Nyanda – Mayhem
18. TWRK – BaDINGA! – JEKEY Moombahton Remix
19. La Sonora Dinamita – A Mover La Colita – DJ Refresh Remix
20. Felipe Pelaez ft. Maluma – Vivo Pensando En Ti – Thombs Remix
21. Carlos Vives – Pa’ Mayte
22. DJ Laz ft. DJ Ill-Set – F#cking Teta Bro!

Follow Johnny Seriuss on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and Twitter.

Related: Listen to Diego Zapata’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Calvin Harris performs at OMNIA Los Cabos in Mexico. (Source: Instagram)

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Sean Paul & Major Lazer – Tip Pon It
– Liam Payne & J Balvin – Familiar

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: April 13

Wiz Khalifa (Source: Facebook)

DJcity’s music director Kidd Spin has put together a collection of weed-friendly club tracks for April 20 aka 4/20. Check out the list below.

Alison Wonderland ft. Trippie Redd – High
Bugle ft. Shaggy – Ganja – Henry Fong Remix
Calvin Harris ft. Future & Khalid – Rollin
Damian Marley ft. Stephen Marley, Wiz Khalifa, & Ty Dolla $ign – Medication Remix
David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne – Light My Body Up
Drake – Blem
Drake – Free Smoke
Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, & Nate Dogg – The Next Episode – Liu 2017 Remix
Dr. Fresch – Roll It Up
Duke Dumont ft. Ebenezer – Inhale
Eric Bellinger ft. The Game – Blazin Wit The Bros
Eva Shaw ft. Shaggy & Demarco – High
Farruko ft. Nicki Minaj, Bad Bunny, 21 Savage, & Rvssian – Krippy Kush Remix
Friend Within & Kideko – Burnin’ Up
Future & Young Thug – All da Smoke
Gucci Mane ft. Drake – Both
J. Cole – High For Hours
Juicy J & Wiz Khalifa – Always High
Kodak Black ft. Xxxtentacion – Roll In Peace
Mr. Belt & Wezol – Take Me Higher
NBA Youngboy – Smoke
Snoop Dogg ft. Wiz Khalifa – Kush Ups
Steve Aoki & Lil Uzi Vert – Smoke My Dope
Toni Braxton – You’re Makin’ Me High – Scissors Remix
TJR & Joel Fletcher – Rollin’
Wiz Khalifa – 420 Freestyle
YFN Lucci ft. PnB Rock, Lil Yachty, & Wiz Khalifa – Everyday We Lit Remix

Related: Celebrate 4/20 with These Club Tracks (2016)

Sean Paul has teamed with Major Lazer for a moombahton-influenced single called “Tip Pon It.” The track follows Paul’s “Mad Love” collab with David Guetta and Becky G.

The dancehall legend previously collaborated with Major Lazer on 2014’s “Come On To Me,” 2015’s “One Wine,” and most recently on the trio’s “Buscando Huellas” featuring J Balvin.

“Tip Pon It” has also received an accompanying video. Directed by French director Alexandre Courtès, the visual features a supersized Sean Paul dancing on the set of the music video.

Watch it above and download “Tip Pon It” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Sean Paul and David Guetta’s ‘Mad Love’ Video Feat. Becky G

Three-time DMC champion DJ Brace is known for pushing the boundaries of turntablism. Whether scratching with the Fretless Fader or collaborating with people from different cultures, Brace is dedicated to moving the art forward.

For his latest video, Brace travels to Bangkok, Thailand. There, he makes a beat out of sounds that he samples from around the city and then scratches over it with the Fretless Fader.

Watch above.

Related: Watch: DJ Brace Throws Down With a Tribe From Belize

Liam Payne and J Balvin (Source: Instagram)

Former One Direction member Liam Payne has teamed with Latin superstar J Balvin for a bilingual single called “Familiar.” The track follows Payne’s UK hit “For You” with Rita Ora, and Balvin’s Latin crossover “X” with Nicky Jam.

“Familiar” was produced by an up-and-comer by the name of Mike Sabath. He has previously worked on songs for Chris Brown and Wale.

Stream “Familiar” below and download it on DJcity.

Related: Watch: Nicky Jam Explains How J Balvin Collab ‘X’ Was Made