Author Archives: Anthony Polis
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First Look: Native Instruments Traktor Pro 3.1
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On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a first look at Native Instruments’ Traktor Pro 3.1. The update includes bug fixes, tweaks, and for the first time, parallel waveforms.
Presto One to Perform on DJcity’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Live Stream
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In February, DJ Vice returned to DJcity’s MikiDz Show live stream eight years after his first appearance.
On March 11, another early MikiDz guest will make his return to the show: Las Vegas DJ and turntablist Presto One.
A versatile veteran with over two decades of experience, Presto is a fixture in the Vegas club scene. He’s also a member of the legendary Rock Steady Crew and was featured on DJ Q-Bert‘s 2007 Scratchlopedia DVD.
The MikiDz Show is hosted by MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone and includes an opening set from DJ Rell. Watch it at 7 p.m. PT on DJcity’s Facebook page or website.
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Related: Watch DJ Vice’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Set
Chris Villa Talks Competing in 3Style, How He Comes up With Routines
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Chris Villa at Zuma in Tempe, Arizona. (Credit: Paparazzii)The one and only Chris Villa recently sat down with the Reflections of a DJ podcast for an in-depth interview. The Arizona native spoke on a variety of topics such as competing in this year’s Red Bull Music 3Style U.S. Finals and how he conceptualizes his routines. Villa also discussed being discovered by Power 92.3 at age 13, how he balances being a DJ and a parent, plus more.
Listen to the full interview below. New episodes of Reflections of a DJ go up on Wednesdays on iTunes and SoundCloud.
Kevin Lyttle’s ‘Turn Me On’ Remixed by ZIGGY and Mr Bermuda: DJcity Exclusive
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Mr BermudaDutch DJ/producers ZIGGY and Mr Bermuda have joined forces on a remix of Kevin Lyttle‘s 2003 soca classic, “Turn Me On.” It is available exclusively on DJcity.
“We wanted to give this song a more powerful vibe and something to build up to,” ZIGGY says. “We’ve loved playing it for years, and now we’ve made it even more club friendly.”
The original version of “Turn Me On” was a worldwide hit, peaking in the top 10 in 15 countries.
Preview ZIGGY and Mr Bermuda’s remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.
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Related: Beyonce and Sean Paul’s ‘Baby Boy’ Remixed by Richastic: DJcity Exclusive
Missy Elliott’s ‘Work It’ Remixed by Richastic: DJcity Exclusive
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RichasticGerman DJ/producer Richastic has returned with a new moombahton remix exclusive to DJcity. This time, he flips Missy Elliott‘s 2002 anthem, “Work It.”
Richastic had a successful 2018 with five of his remixes appearing on DJcity’s Top 50 chart, including his rework of Beyonce and Sean Paul‘s “Baby Boy,” which hit No. 19 in November.
Preview Richastic’s “Work It” remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.
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Related: Beyonce and Sean Paul’s ‘Baby Boy’ Remixed by Richastic: DJcity Exclusive
Tropkillaz Team With J Balvin, Anitta, and MC Zaac for New Single and Video, ‘Bola Rebola’
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From left to right: Tropkillaz, Anitta, J Balvin, and MC Zaac (Source: Aftercluv)Brazilian DJ/producer duo Tropkillaz have assembled an all-star cast for a baile funk crossover, “Bola Rebola.” The track, which roughly translates to “shake” in English, features Colombia’s J Balvin and Brazil’s Anitta and MC Zaac.
With its Afro-Brazilian rhythms and trilingual vocals, “Bola Rebola” has the potential for global appeal.
“[The song is] really representative of Brazilian/baile funk music and shows our culture can crossover with different genres,” Tropkillaz told Complex.
The Tropkillaz signed with Universal Music Group in 2018 after achieving mainstream success in Brazil and building a strong reputation in the global DJ scene. They have since released a variety of singles, including “Milk & Honey” with Aloe Blacc, and “Loko” with Major Lazer, MC Kevinho, and Busy Signal. “Milk & Honey” was one of DJcity’s most downloaded tracks of March.
Download Tropkillaz’s “Bola Rebola” on DJcity and watch the video below. Also, check out DJcity’s 2018 interview with them.
Related: Tropkillaz: Taking Brazilian Music to the Global Stage
Mannie Fresh Breaks Down the Making of Juvenile’s ‘Back That Azz Up’
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In 1999, New Orleans rapper Juvenile burst onto the national scene with his raunchy club anthem, “Back That Azz Up.” The track, which was produced by the legendary Mannie Fresh, introduced New Orleans bounce music to the world. It peaked at No. 19 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and has remained a staple in DJ sets throughout the years.
With the 20th anniversary of “Back That Azz Up” this month, Mannie sat down with Genius to discuss the making of the track. He also talked about his background and approach to producing.
“[‘Back That Azz Up’] stood the test of time,” Mannie said. “I don’t see it going nowhere.”
“The way I produce is definitely from a club DJ’s perspective,” Mannie added. “I like it when people dance; I like it when they move. And I notice certain sounds, the way certain drops happen in songs, and [how] the way [producers] format [them] [make] a difference on the dance floor.”
Watch above.
Related: Mannie Fresh Makes Beat Out of Three Random Records
Watch: Red Bull Music 3Style World Finals IX Mini-Documentary
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In January, we traveled to Taipei, Taiwan to attend the Red Bull Music 3Style World Finals IX. The week-long event included five nights of battles, pre- and after-parties, panel discussions, tours of the city and surrounding area, plus more.
Watch our mini-documentary above.
Related: Watch: DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Q&A at Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals
SoundCloud Adds Distribution Feature to Premier Program
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SoundCloud announced on Tuesday that it has added a distribution feature to its SoundCloud Premier monetization program. The feature enables participants to distribute their music on all major music streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.
Launched in 2018, SoundCloud Premier enables artists to earn money from their original music on SoundCloud. The program’s new distribution feature takes it a step further by opening up outside revenue streams. It means that SoundCloud is now a distributor in addition to a streaming service.
According to the company’s press release:
“Creators using the SoundCloud Premier distribution feature keep 100% of their rights, keep 100% of their distribution royalties from third-party services, and at no additional cost.”SoundCloud is now the second major streaming service to enable artists to distribute their original music on other platforms. In October, Spotify announced that it had teamed up with DistroKid to offer distribution as part of its Spotify for Artists program.
SoundCloud’s distribution feature is currently in beta. Learn more about it here.
Related: SoundCloud Streaming Now Available in Serato DJ Pro
Eskei83 Releases Edit Pack: DJcity Exclusive
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Eskei83 at the Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals at Omni Nightclub in Taipei, Taiwan on Jan. 26, 2019.German DJ/producer Eskei83 has been working hard since winning the Red Bull Music 3Style World Finals in 2014. The Dresden native has performed around the world and developed his production skills, delivering originals, remixes, and edits on a regular basis. He also helped launched a label, Crispy Crust Records.
In January, Eskei performed a guest set at the 3Style World Finals in Taiwan. The former world champion’s selection included a variety of edits that he produced specifically for the set. He has now made those edits available exclusively to DJcity subscribers and also shared a video of the performance.
Download the edits and watch the video below.
Reel 2 Real – I Like To Move It – Eskei83 Move Dem Body Bootleg
Stardust – Music Sounds Better With You – Eskei83 Remix
Travis Scott – Goosebumps – Eskei83 Vicious Bootleg
Travis Scott – NO BYSTANDERS – Eskei83 Vexed Bootleg
Travis Scott ft. Drake, Juicy J, & Swae Lee – SICKO MODE – Eskei83 Ice Cold BlendFollow Eskei83 on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Twitter.