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YG has shared the video for “Big Bank,” the second single off of his Stay Dangerous album. The Mustard-produced track features a lineup of superstars including 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Nicki Minaj.

The video sees the artists celebrating their success from Southern California to Washington, D.C., with a cameo from Mustard playing xylophone. The video also includes social and political commentary. 2 Chainz raps as police hold him at gunpoint, while Big Sean visits the White House.

Watch the video above and download “Big Bank” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Belly’s ‘4 Days’ Video Feat. YG

As the world of turntablism continues to grow, DJs seek new ways to push the boundaries of scratch records. UK turntablist DJ Woody has done just that with his Flexicuts series. Released through his label Woodwurk Records, it is the first skip-proof scratch tool pressed on the flexible material known as flexi disc.

On the third episode of DJcityTV’s Fresh Press, Battle Avenue director Antriks tests out the fourth Flexicuts release with the help of Woody and his Grind Strip device.

Watch above.

Flexicuts 4 is available at Mega DJ Center (US) and Wordwurk’s website (global).

Related: Antriks Reviews DJ A1’s Instrumental Hip-Hop Record, ‘A1BEATSTRUMENTAL V1’

Diplo recently stopped by the Boiler Room’s London headquarters to drop a DJ set.

The Mad Decent boss’ hour-long performance featured tracks from African and Brazilian artists, alongside club favorites like Drake, Migos, and Cardi B. Diplo also threw in tracks from his groups Major Lazer and Silk City, his collaboration with Mark Ronson.

Watch above.

Tracklist (according to 1001Tracklists.com):

1. Aero Manyelo – Tshunga
2. Daft Punk – Emotion – DJ Mauboussin Bootleg
3. Mr. Eazi – Leg Over – Major Lazer Dub
4. Davido – Skelewu – Major Lazer & Wiwek Remix
5. Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber & MO – Cold Water – ID Remix
6. Olamide – Science Student
7. DJ Mujava – Township Funk – Ashley Beedle Africanz On Marz Re-Edit
8. Kelis – Milkshake – Kandy Remix
9. Jay R Neutron – Know Me
10. Michael Brun – Jalouzi
11. Major Lazer ft. Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, & Quavo – Know No Better
12. Babes Wodumo ft. Mampintsha & Danger – Umngan’wami
13. Bhizer ft. Busiswa, SC Gorna, & Bhepepe – Gobisiqolo
14. Babes Wodumo ft. Mampintsha – Wololo
15. MHD – Afro Trap Pt. 8 (Never) – ID Remix
16. ID – ID
17. Migos & Lil Uzi Vert – Bad And Boujee
18. Drake ft. Rihanna – Too Good – Liam Keegan Remix
19. Gama – Everybody Ready
20. SOPHIE – MSMSMSM
21. MC Neguinho do ITR – Popotao Grandao
22. MC Rafa Original, MC Taliba, & DJ P7 – No Beco
23. Major Lazer ft. The Partysquad – Original Don – ID Remix
24. Anitta, MC Zaac, & Maejor ft. Tropkillaz & DJ Yuri Martins – Vai Malandra
25. FlipN’Gawd – Brazilian Wax
26. MC Fioti, Future, J Balvin, Stefflon Don, & Juan Magan – Bum Bum Tam Tam
27. Migos – Narcos
28. Cardi B – Money Bag – Lazy Flow Afro Funk Edit
29. Migos – T-Shirt
30. ID – ID
31. Benga & Coki – Night
32. Aaliyah – Are You That Somebody
33. ID – ID
34. Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano – La Vela (Prende La Vela)
35. Orlando Voorn – In Da Jungle – Chocolate Puma Remix
36. ID – ID
37. Afrojack & Quinten De Rosario ft. Jessie K – Bald ‘N’ Hairy
38. Jude & Frank ft. Toto la Momposina – La Luna – ID Remix
39. ID – ID
40. Karismae – ID
41. Silk City ft. Daniel Merriweather – Only Can Get Better

Related: Watch Tropkillaz and Major Lazer’s ‘Loko’ Video Feat. MC Kevinho and Busy Signal

With the growing popularity of live streaming, DJs who want to showcase their skills have several platforms to choose from. DJcityTV’s Mojaxx recently caught up with Vekked, the Canadian turntablist with seven world DJ championships to his name, to discuss the advantages of using Twitch to live stream.

While Twitch is most popular among the gaming community, Vekked uses it to teach DJ lessons on subjects like scratching, beat juggling, and putting together a battle routine. He prefers Twitch because it is more interactive than other platforms.

Watch Mo and Vekked’s discussion on this week’s episode of Tips & Tricks.

Related: How to Live Stream a DJ Set, Part 1

Dj.Tay, a 29-year-old from Mozambique, puts down a routine of current and throwback hip-hop and R&B for DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions. Tay tells us that most DJs in his country use CDJs and that he’s one of the few that uses turntables. He hopes to compete in the Red Bull Music 3Style someday.

Tracklist:

1. DJ Suplex – Clap Your Hands
2. Ace Of Base – All That She Wants – Billy The Kit 2017 Remix
3. 112 – Dance With Me
4. Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla – One Dance – Zea Edit
5. 50 Cent – In Da Club
6. French Montana ft. Swae Lee – Unforgettable
7. Nelly ft. City Spud – Ride Wit Me
8. Calvin Harris ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, & Big Sean – Feels – Dj.Tay Edit
9. J Balvin & Willy William – Mi Gente – DJ Rukus Edit

Follow Dj.Tay on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and Soundcloud.

Got what it takes to be featured on the next “Bedroom Sessions” episode? Send a sample video to brs@djcity.com.

Related: Watch Bewser’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

djlazyboy, a veteran Bay Area turntablist, has released a short routine for Serato. The six-time DMC regional finalist applies his technical scratching style and body tricks to Anderson .Paak’s Malibu album single “Come Down.” djlazyboy closes his one-minute routine with creative wordplay using other funk and hip-hop hits.

Watch the video above.

Related: Listen to djlazyboy’s DJcity Podcast Mix

QUEENZ OF STEEL (Source: Facebook)

Polish DJ duo QUEENZ OF STEEL have dropped a half-hour mix of current and throwback hip-hop for the DJcity Podcast. This party rocking group is made up of DJs Praktyczna Pani, a.k.a. Practical Lady, and LazyOne. Praktyczna was a 2017 Red Bull Music 3Style Poland national finalist. The duo also performed an opening set at the 2018 3Style World Finals in Poland.

Tracklist:

1. Missy Elliott ft. Ciara – Lose Control – Tall Boys Bodak Yellow Bootleg
2. Missy Elliott ft. Lamb – I’m Better
3. J. Cole – KOD – David S Jersey Club Remix
4. Aaliyah – Are You That Somebody – 1-900-Bangkok Remix
5. Dave East ft. Wiz Khalifa – Phone Jumpin
6. Pete Rodriguez – I Like It Like That – Statik Link Trap Remix
7. Kendrick Lamar – DNA. – Yung Bae Remix
8. Loefah ft. Fudz – My G – Disko Rekah Vocal
9. Ocean Wisdom ft. Dizzee Rascal – Revvin’
10. Desiigner – Priice Tag
11. LL Cool J – Diggy Down
12. Cardi B – She Bad – KidCutUp Acap Intro
12. Fugees – Fu-Gee-La – Tall Boys Japan Bootleg
13. Puff Daddy ft. The Notorious B.I.G. & Rick Ross – Watcha Gon’ Do
14. The Notorious B.I.G. – Hypnotized – Casual Connection Remix
15. Childish Gambino – Redbone – KidCutUp Re-Drum
16. Tim Maia – Rational Culture
17. Saweetie ft. Kehlani – ICY GRL – Bae Mix
18. Joey Badass – Temptation
19. TLC – Diggin’ On You – Kaytranada Flippin’ On You Edit
20. Skee-Lo – I Wish
21. TLC – No Scrubs – Lincoln Baio Remix
22. Ty Dolla $ign ft. YG – Ex
23. Nate Dogg – I Got Love – Damianito Remix

Follow QUEENZ OF STEEL on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.

Related: DJ Hektik Drops DJcity Podcast Latino Mix

With the sound of hip-hop constantly evolving, some fans prefer beats with a more classic feel. DJ A1, Erykah Badu’s official DJ and member of the Lost Tone Pros collective, takes listeners back to the golden age on his instrumental record, A1BEATSTRUMENTAL V1.

On episode two of the DJcityTV Fresh Press series, Battle Avenue director Antriks reviews the vinyl-only release. The record includes six tracks, which Antriks notes for its “soulful, hip-hop vibe.”

Watch the video above.

Related: Antriks Reviews DJ TGK’s Break Record, ‘Clear Cuts Vol. 1’

Multi-talented turntablist and singer Asian Hawk is back on DJcityTV to perform his latest song, “Shining.” In this exclusive video, the former DMC UK champion’s smooth vocals set the tone. Hawk then bounces between scratching, finger drumming, and playing keyboard.

Filmed and edited by Revrt.

Follow Asian Hawk on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

Related: Watch Turntablist and Singer Asian Hawk Perform His Soulful Track, ‘Miss Tight’

UK trio Clean Bandit has dropped a video for their dance-pop single “Solo” featuring Demi Lovato. The song is currently No. 13 on DJcity’s Hot Box chart.

In the video, Lovato’s vocals narrate the story of Clean Bandit member Grace Chatto’s difficult relationship. Chatto’s bandmates are there to help her get through it.

The trio produced the single with the help of award-winning UK producer Mark Ralph. Ralph’s production credits include songs for Kygo, Tinashe, and AlunaGeorge.

Watch the video above and download “Solo” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Tinashe’s ‘Me So Bad’ Video Feat. Ty Dolla $ign and French Montana