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Beatmatching is one of the first and most fundamental skills a DJ can learn. And as a result of music production software, most current songs have a consistent tempo throughout the track.

However, many older songs were recorded with live musicians, and thus have subtle changes in BPM. DJing with those songs adds an extra level of difficulty, requiring a keen ear and a lot of adjustments.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about how mixing with live music can help improve your beatmatching.

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Spanish DJ/producer DJ Soak is back with a scratch routine for DJcityTV. The Valencia native showcases his skills over What So Not‘s 2013 trap anthem “Touched.”

Soak is a two-time DMC Spain champion and the 2006 ITF World vice-champion. In his last routine for DJcityTV, the turntablist performed an uptempo flip of Cassie‘s “Love a Loser” featuring G-Eazy.

Watch Soak’s routine above.

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Related: Watch: ‘Inside Turntablists’ Puts a Spotlight on DJ Soak

Turntablist and singer Asian Hawk is back with a routine for DJcityTV. In the exclusive video, the former DMC UK champion performs his soulful yet energetic song, “Fire.” The Bristol native creates a beat by scratching and finger drumming before adding his smooth vocals to the track.

Watch above.

Filmed by Revrt.

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Related: Watch: DJ Brace and Asian Hawk Join Forces on Routine

Bass music DJ/producer Figure has gone from the fringes of Indiana to stages worldwide. He started out as a hip-hop DJ in the rave scene before becoming a household name in dubstep.

Figure’s production skills brought him to Skrillex‘s OWSLA label, where he released his Horns of the Apocalypse EP in 2013. He went on to create his own label, DOOM MUSIC, as an outlet to release heavy bass music from himself and other up-and-coming producers.

On this episode of A Moment With, Figure talks about how DJing helped him learn how to produce, how hip-hop and horror movies have influenced his sound, and more.

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Related: Watch: Grandtheft Talks DJing and Producing

Bay Area turntablist Miles Medina has delivered a creative mini mix for Serato. His party rocking skills are on display as he flips mostly hip-hop and funk with clever trick mixing.

A veteran of the West Coast DJ scene, Medina gained attention in 2017 as the Goldie Awards DJ Battle champion. In October, he stopped by the DJcity studio for an impressive performance on the MikiDz Show.

Watch Medina’s mix above.

Related: Watch Miles Medina’s ‘MikiDz Show’ Set

Ozuna and Cardi B perform. (Source: Instagram)

Latin album consumption in the US surpassed country music in 2018, according to data company BuzzAngle Music. The genre hit 9.4 percent of total album plays in the US, up from 7.5 percent in 2017.

These numbers made Latin the fifth-most consumed album by genre, taking the spot previously held by country. Ozuna took the top two spots for most plays in 2018, for his albums Odisea and Aura respectively.

Latin song consumption also increased in 2018, going from 9.5 percent to 10.8 percent. Cardi B‘s “I Like It” featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin was the number one most played track, followed by Balvin and Willy William‘s “Mi Gente.”

Related: Ozuna Drops New Single, ‘Baila Baila Baila’

After taking time off to prepare for the Red Bull Music 3Style IX U.S. Finals, DJcity’s Arizona representative Chris Villa is back with a new Trends Mix. He performs a routine using three tracks from DJcity Trends, two throwbacks, and one classic TV theme song.

Tracklist:

1. Too Short – Blow The Whistle – Acapella
2. Andy Griffith – The Andy Griffith Theme
3. John Hartt ft. Too Short – Whistle – Instrumental
4. DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Cardi B, & Ozuna – Taki Taki – Acapella
5. DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Cardi B, & Ozuna – Taki Taki
6. N.O.R.E. ft. Nina Sky & Tego Calderon – Oye Mi Canto – Acapella
7. J Balvin – Reggaeton – Da Phonk Re-Drum

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DJcity Trends is a monthly collection of tracks intended to help DJs discover new and buzzing club tracks. The songs are hand-picked by influential DJs from around the world.

Related: Watch: Chris Villa Drops Routine for Serato

Over the past year, Battle Avenue director Antriks has explored some of the best places for turntablists to find vinyl. On this episode of DJcityTV’s Fresh Press, he shares some of his favorite record shops that cater to scratch DJs.

When shopping for scratch records, Antriks prefers to buy from independent global retailers, local shops, or directly from the record label. Listed below are some of his favorites.

Independent Global Retailers

HHV
Mega DJ Center
Turntable Lab

Record Labels:

At The Ave Records
Cut & Paste Records
Turntable Training Wax
Thud Rumble

Local Shops:

1 Stop DJ Shop
Rock and Soul

Watch the episode above.

Related: Antriks Reviews DJ Woody’s Scratch Record, ‘Scratch Sounds No. 1’

DJ ELEOS, a member of the U.S. Air Force, has dropped a mix for DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions. His upbeat mix blends Latin pop, dancehall, and baile funk.

The Puerto Rico native is currently stationed in the U.K. He is the co-founder of the Military DJ Network, a worldwide platform for DJs serving in the armed forces.

Watch ELEOS’ routine above.

Tracklist:

1. Rihanna – Pon De Replay – Tall Boys Taki Taki Bootleg
2. DJ Snake ft. Cardi B & Ozuna – Taki Taki – Refresh Dancehall Blend
3. Lorna – Papi Chulo – DJ Bekman Remix
4. Jason Derulo & David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj & Willy William – Goodbye
5. Buju Banton – Champion
6. Cidinho & Doca – Rap Das Armas – Acapella
7. DJ Kass – Scooby Doo Pa Pa – Samuel Pomata DJ, DJ Varu, & Benavente Coolie Riddim Bootleg
8. MC João – Baile De Favela – DJ R7 Mix
9. Enur ft. Natasja – Calabria

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

Related: Watch Sonny Kraft’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

Spanish DJ/producer DJ Soak has dropped a routine for DJcityTV. In it, he flips Cassie‘s “Love a Loser” featuring G-Eazy.

Based out of Valencia, Soak is a two-time DMC Spain champion and the 2006 ITF World vice-champion. Earlier this year he dropped his debut EP Paradiso, which features the Anderson .Paak collaboration “Run Away.”

Watch Soak’s routine above.

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Related: Watch: ‘Inside Turntablists’ Puts a Spotlight on DJ Soak