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Friday, June 5, 2015

DJ Insomniac Drops Electro House Mix for ‘Friday Fix’

DJ Insomniac
 
DJ Insomniac, an 18-year-old from Brooklyn, puts down 30 minutes of electro house for this week’s “Friday Fix” mix.
 

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Tracklist:

Dirtcaps & Alvaro – Brah
Jayden Parx vs GMAXX & MAXXD – Zither vs Headshot – DJ Insomniac Edit
Eiffel 65 – Blue (Da Ba Dee) – PetieSmallzz 2015 Remix
Dada Life – Freaks Have More Fun – Steven Montana vs Olly James That’s My Jam Bootleg
Evanescence – Bring Me to Life – MotivZ Remix
Boombox Cartel & Jackal – Jamba
Congorock – Babylon – 4B Remix
Congorock vs DMS – Babylon vs Magma – DJ Insomniac Edit
TWIIG – Babylon – MichaelBM Remix
Jake Sgarlato – Kettle Corn
Alvita – Warrior
Hyperlux – Behemoth
New World Sound – How To Twerk
Torro Torro ft. Autoerotique – CA$HVILLE – Max Styler Remix
Vaccid – Ron Burgundy
Galantis – Runaway (U & I) – Quintino Remix
Otero – Psycho
EKO – Colossus
Ummet Ozcan – SuperWave – Audioless & Olly James Bootleg
Borgeous & Shaun Frank ft. Delaney Jane – This Could Be Love – Ryos Remix

 
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DJcity’s weekly “Friday Fix” podcast features the hottest club tracks mixed by East Coast DJs. The series is curated by DJcity’s East Coast Director, Latin Prince.
 
Related: TRST Delivers Hard-Hitting ‘Friday Fix’ Mix

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Friday, June 5, 2015

Ed Sheeran Covers Fetty Wap’s ‘Trap Queen’


 
Ed Sheeran has an uncanny ability to transform hip-hop and R&B songs with his vocals and acoustic guitar. Over the last year, he’s reworked club anthems such as Beyonce’s “Drunk in Love,” Ty Dolla $ign’s “Paranoid” and O.T. Genasis’ “Coco” into completely different songs.
 
For his latest cover, Sheeran takes on one of the biggest raps singles in the world: Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen.” Watch above as Sheeran performs his impressive rendition on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” with backing from The Roots.
 
Related: Ed Sheeran Covers O.T. Genasis’ ‘CoCo’

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Akon Aims to Provide 600 Million Africans with Solar Electricity

Akon
 
Despite plans to release five albums within the course of a year, R&B singer Akon is also working to provide 600 million Africans with solar electricity.
 
The multi-platinum artist has launched Akon Lighting Africa, a solar academy that will train Africans in “every aspect of installing and maintaining solar-powered electric systems and micro-grids”.
 
Partners with the Mali-based company include Solektra International, an African firm specializing in solar energy and water treatment.
 
Co-founder Samba Bathily told Huffington Post: “We have the sun and innovative technologies to bring electricity to homes and communities. We now need to consolidate African expertise and that is our objective.”
 
Bathily added: “We are doing more than just investing in clean energy. We are investing in human capital. We can achieve great milestones and accelerate the African transformation process on condition that we start training a new generation of highly qualified African engineers, technicians and entrepreneurs now.”
 
In terms of music, Akon was featured on Chris Brown’s single “Came to Do” — the 25th most downloaded song on DJcity in 2014.
 
Related: Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Donate $70 Million to USC

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Diplo and DJ Snake Release ‘Drop’ Feat. Big Freedia

DJ Snake and Diplo
DJ Snake and Diplo performing the Red Bull Guest House in Miami. (Red Bull)
 
Major Lazer’s new album dropped this week, but that hasn’t stopped Diplo from releasing music under his own name.
 
Just yesterday, the Mad Decent chief’s collaboration with DJ Snake, “Drop,” was released as part of the Entourage soundtrack. The two have been playing it in their sets since January and now it’s finally available.
 
Although not mentioned in unofficial rips, “Drop” features Big Freedia, a New Orleans rapper who’s often credited for popularizing “bounce music.” The style has been a big influence on Diplo and can be heard in his underground hit, “Express Yourself.”
 
Watch an unofficial video for “Drop” below and download the track here.
 

 
Related: Listen to Major Lazer’s Mix and Interview for Power 106

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Review: Rane TTM57mkII Mixer


 
Rane changed the game in 2006 when it introduced the TTM57SL, the first-ever DJ mixer with a built-in USB sound card and integrated Serato software controls. The device was eventually discontinued in 2013, and a cult-like following ensued.
 
Recognizing the demand, Rane announced a successor earlier this year at the NAMM Show, the TTM57mkII. DJs have been eagerly awaiting its release ever since.
 
With the TTM57mkII now shipping to customers, DJcityTV’s Mojaxx has provided the very first review of the Serato DJ mixer. The video above includes an in-depth analysis of both its hardware and software capabilities.
 
Get more info about the TTM57mkII on Rane’s website and buy it on Amazon.
 
Related: Skratch Bastid Gets Busy with Rane’s TTM57mkII

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

M.I.A.’s ‘Double Bubble Trouble’ Remixed by Steve1der and Equal

Steve1ndr
 
Los Angeles’ Steve1der and New York’s Equal have released a twerk remix of M.I.A.’s reggae-tinged single, “Double Bubble Trouble.” The duo’s version makes the original more club-friendly by increasing its BPM from 72 to 100 and including a sample of the popular “Diwali” riddim (used in Rihanna’s debut single, “Pon De Replay”).
 

 
Download: M.I.A. – Double Bubble Trouble – Steve1der & Equal Twerk Remix
 
Related: Listen to Steve1der’s Classic Nate Dogg Mix

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