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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Upgrade Any DJ Setup! Menura Audio MDFX Isolator & FIlter Review

Menura Audio came out of the gate swinging with their first product, the fully modular MDMX mixer, a couple of years ago. Following the success of that, they’re now expanding their range with the new MDFX series, which will work with any DJ gear. There’s a desktop isolator, the ISO3, and the first separate filter aimed at DJs that we’ve seen for many years. Mojaxx gives them both a full review, on the new episode of Beatsource Tech.

Check out Mojaxx’s review of the new MDFX units from Menura Audio on DJcity TV.

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| DJcityTV, Music Tech
Thursday, July 31, 2025

R.O.A.D. Podcast – Rashad Smith : The Mystery Beatmaker for Rakim and Uptown Records

This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down for Part 1 of an epic two-part conversation with legendary producer @Rashad_Ringo_Smith — the mastermind behind tracks for @TheNotoriousBIG, @BustaRhymes, @JayZ, @Beyonce, @TheGodRakim, and more. You may not know his name, but you definitely know his sound. Rashad kicks things off by reflecting on his early days as a DJ, his childhood nicknames, and the powerful influence his mother had on his musical journey (00:11). He shares his deep love for jazz and reveals how he flipped the same sample two different ways for Busta Rhymes’ “Woo Hah” and its remix featuring @OlDirtyBastardLegacy (08:55). He breaks down the art of crate digging with iconic producers, the origins of the “pause tape,” and how it became the foundation for early production before DAWs (18:01). Rashad dives deep into the making of “Woo Hah,” seeing the Hype Williams-directed video for the first time, and Spike Lee’s unexpected interest in using the track for Clockers (38:01). From crafting “Don’t Sweat the Technique” to the murky politics of credit in the industry (58:10), Rashad opens up about why he calls himself “The Muted Drum” — a nod to his role as one of the most “unknown, known” producers in hip-hop (1:11:04). He also shares stories from his time at Uptown Records, working with a young @Diddy, and the moment he invented the producer tag (1:31:01), before diving into the rise of Bad Boy Records and the complicated dynamics behind the scenes (1:55:01). The episode wraps with Rashad reflecting on the making of the classic Notorious B.I.G. track “One More Time” (2:10:33). Don’t miss Part 2, where Rashad speaks on more of his iconic tracks and tells unforgettable stories.

Follow the R.O.A.D. Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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| DJ Culture, Videos
Monday, July 28, 2025

💰🏆DJcity & Beatsource Gangsta’s Paradise DJ Challenge 🎛️ 🎧

It’s been 30 years since the release of Coolio’s iconic ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ and we’re celebrating with a 🔥DJ challenge and prize pack. 

How to Enter:

  1. Create Your Routine: Make a DJ routine flipping ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ in your most creative way. Keep it to 1-minute or less! 
  2. Keep It Short: Your video should be no longer than 60 seconds.
  3. Record It: Perform your routine on camera and share it as an Instagram Reel and/or TikTok, using the hashtag #gangstasparadiseDJchallenge. Pro Tip: For the best sound quality, record the audio directly from your mixer or controller and sync it to your video to ensure a clean, pristine sound!
  4. Tag Us: Don’t forget to tag @beatsourceofficial and @DJcity in your post!
  5. Submit Your Entry: Fill out the form below to submit your entry.

What Makes a Winning Routine?

We’re looking for a routine that showcases Coolio’s epic track in a creative and interesting way. Cut it up, juggle some beats, use stems, acapellas and instrumentals to create something dynamic and dope! Our panel of judges are looking for creativity, skills, and vibes. Our favorite four entries will be featured on Beatsource, DJcity and Tommy Boy’s Instagram with a poll to let the public decide the top winner.

Contest Timeline:

You have until Midnight, Friday, August 8 to submit your routine. After that, our panel of expert DJs will evaluate the entries and the top four will be featured on Beatsource, DJcity and Tommy Boy’s Instagram with a public poll on August 13. The entry that gets the most votes will take home the prize!

So get your gear, get creative and get gangsta with it. Your chance for this awesome prize pack starts now!

🔗 CLICK HERE TO ENTER ↗️

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| DJ Culture, DJcity News
Sunday, July 27, 2025

🌡️ Too Hot to Handle – July’s Top Downloads 🎵

These are DJcity’s most downloaded tracks of July 2025.  Our monthly charts feature top downloads from around the world, plus regional charts for Latin, UK, Germany, Asia, and South Asia.

  1. Cardi B – Outside
  2. Drake – What Did I Miss
  3. DJ Snake & J Balvin – Noventa
  4. Black Eyed Peas – Rock That Body – Gael Borrego Remix
  5. Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax – Victory Lap
  6. Miley Cyrus – Party In the U.S.A. – BVRNOUT Remix
  7. HUGEL, Tom Enzy & Jdr (ft. Josh Cross) – Sonidito
  8. KAROL G – Un Gatito Me Llamó
  9. Tokischa – MIAMI
  10. Icona Pop (ft. Charli XCX) – I Love It – MARROW LET’S GO Edit

🔗 View the full list here.

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| Charts, Tracks
Friday, July 25, 2025

🆕 🎶 → Drake, Morgan Wallen, Wuki, Proppa, BLOND:ISH, +More

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week.  View them all here.

Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive)

  1. Which One – Drake (ft. Central Cee)
  2. Miami Remix – Morgan Wallen, Lil Wayne & Rick Ross
  3. Walking On A Dream – BLOND:ISH Remix – Empire Of The Sun
  4. Work – Proppa, Rich DietZ & Smith & Sorren
  5. Who Let The Dogs Out – Wuki, DJ Susan & Baha Men
  6. One – MarkCutz Remix – Swedish House Mafia *
  7. YUKON – Tall Boys Club Edit – Justin Bieber *
  8. Illegal – BVRNOUT Remix – PinkPantheress
  9. Memories – Manuferz, Cortex_o & Peace Remix – David Guetta (ft. Kid Cudi)
  10. Rock That Body – ROWKA Remix – Black Eyed Peas

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

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| Tracks
Thursday, July 24, 2025

RØDE Make DJ Gear Now? NTH-50 Headphones Review

A company from outside the DJ space releasing a product aimed directly at DJs is quite a rare occurrence, but thats what we have with the NTH-50s, the new headphones from RØDE. That’s a brand usually associated with content creation, live streaming, and pro audio.

The NTH-50s have impressive specs, especially considering their relatively affordable price. Mojaxx tested them in the booth, to find out if RØDE really understand what DJs are looking for.

Check out Mojaxx’s review of the NTH-50 headphones from RØDE on DJcity TV.

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