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Friday, April 24, 2026

GLOW UP! Ape Labs Neon Pix Tube Review

The use of pixel tubes as an eye-candy lighting effect is one of the big trends in the mobile, wedding, and private event DJ scenes at the moment. German manufacturer Ape Labs has their own take on the idea – the Neon Pix. Despite the brand’s reputation for having high quality, but pricey fixtures, the Neon Pix are, in fact, one of the more affordable options on the market, so on the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx takes a look to see how they stack up against the competition.

Learn more about the Neon Pix:
Ape Labs USA: https://apelabsusa.com/
Ape Labs EU: https://apelabs.com
Ape Labs UK: https://apelabsuk.com/

Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Neon Pix from Ape Lab on DJcity TV.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

🆕 This Week’s Must-Play Tracks From Kehlani, USHER, Topic, Becky G + more!

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  1. Shoulda Never – Kehlani (ft. USHER)
  2. Sorry Papi – Topic & Becky G
  3. Good Life – ALISHA, Inner City, Kevin Saunderson & Dantiez
  4. Subelo – P3SO
  5. Freak Hoe – MarkCutz Remix * – Speaker Knockerz
  6. Que Calor – Spryte Sirena Edit * – Major Lazer (ft. J Balvin & El Alfa)
  7. My Neck My Back – DJ Bizzon Clockin It Freestyle Edit * – Khia
  8. Runway – Freejak Remix * – Lady Gaga & Doechii
  9. LA MuDANZA – FunkyJ Remix – Bad Bunny
  10. Music Sounds Better With You – JMBX & Jus Ron Remix – Stardust

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – DJ HABIBEATS: The Palestinian Pioneer of Arabic Club Music

In this episode of the ROAD podcast, the crew welcomes @DJHabibeats for a deep dive into his meteoric rise and the evolution of the global Arab club scene.

The conversation begins with a recap of his recent milestones (1:45) and a look at his expanding international tour schedule, including his highly anticipated set at the @Coachella @TheDoLab. Habibeats addresses his infectious energy behind the decks and explains how he utilizes his open format roots to represent Arabic house music by drawing from a rich, worldwide musical heritage (13:50). As the market for Arab music parties grows, he discusses the healthy competition in the scene, the logistical challenges of touring, and the importance of prioritizing health and team building while on the road (21:01).

The dialogue shifts toward the business of music as Habibeats talks about signing with a new agency and his creative process for tracks like “Hayati”, while Crooked draws parallels between the sub-genres of Latin and Arabic music (32:20). The DJs get technical about their preference for playing tracks at +4 pitch, leading to a discussion on how music acts as a bridge between cultures in a divided world (37:15). Habibeats shares his philosophy on dealing with openers and how the “third culture” experience shaped the entire crew’s upbringing (48:24).

Later, they tackle “front row red flags” and the need for audiences to be present rather than just filming (55:01), before exploring the broken state of music distribution and how Gen Z interacts with new releases (1:00:01).

The episode concludes with a look at his favorite producers (1:18:01), the value of saying “no” to protect his brand, and a hilarious story about a super-fan in Delhi, ending on a reflective note about using his platform to showcase his unique perspective (1:36:22).

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Friday, April 17, 2026

🆕 This Week’s Must-Play Tracks From Olivia Rodrigo, Sexyy Red, sombr, NIN + more!

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This week’s picks include:
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  1. drop dead – Olivia Rodrigo
  2. Rackies – Sexyy Red & ATL Jacob
  3. Pull Over – Ludcaris
  4. Potential – sombr
  5. Closer – Nine Inch Noize Version – Nine Inch Nails & Boys Noize
  6. Headlines – Lincoln Baio & MarkCutz Remix * – Drake
  7. Who’s That Chick? – Mark Anthony Be Mine Edit * – David Guetta (ft. Rihanna)
  8. TEACH YOU HOW TO LUH ME – Tall Boys Throwback Intro * – YG & Ty Dolla $ign
  9. I’m Really Hot – Unit Gawat Darurat (UGD) & EGNEVER Remix – Missy Elliott
  10. Welcome To Jamrock – Tom Enzy Remix – Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – Miami Music Week Edition

This is a special Miami Music Week edition of Reflections of a DJ, the Road Podcast, presented by SetSpace.app. The crew was on-site at the EDMAs and SHIFT Miami, in partnership with DJ Life Magazine, DJcity, and Beatport. Catch up on all the interviews below.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with Chicago’s finest DJ Heavy and Lady Gaga producer DJ Whiteshadow, 2/3 of Disco_Nect – shout to Strategy, who had to fly out early.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with Harlem’s own Austin Millz, fresh off his latest remix with Bruno Mars.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with New York’s own Luke Alexander, a rising name in dance music known for his unfiltered takes.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with the infamous Sickick, the masked producer who finally addresses the “fake DJing” allegations surrounding his viral content.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with the King of Trance himself, Armin van Buuren, who had a strong message for up-and-coming DJs.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with the UK’s legendary Chris Lake and Atrip, who shared stories on their favorite cities, dream back-to-backs, and the hardest DJs to follow on a festival lineup.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Who Does Stem Separation for DJs Best? All DJ Platforms Compared (2026 Edition)

Real-time stem separation has been a transformative technology for many DJs and producers in recent times. Back in the 90s, the very concept would have seemed like pure fantasy, but now it’s in all DJ software, and even available directly on some hardware. On the first episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx does an in-depth comparison of the stems quality found in all the major DJ platforms, and also sees how they stack up against more studio-focused options.

Platforms included:
Rekordbox
Serato DJ Pro
Algoriddim djay Pro
Traktor Pro
Virtual DJ
Engine DJ
LALAL.AI
RipX DAW
Ableton Live
UVR Ultimate Vocal Remover
NUO-STEMS

Check out Mojaxx’s in-depth stem comparison on DJcity TV.

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