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2 Chainz has shared a lighthearted video for his Drake and Quavo-assisted single, “Bigger Than You.” Produced by !llmind and Murda Beatz, the track peaked at No. 53 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and was the eighth most-downloaded song of June on DJcity. It was included in the July edition of Trends.

The visual shows child lookalikes of 2 Chainz, Quavo, Drake, and Murda partying and causing trouble in their school.

“Bigger Than You” is expected to appear on 2 Chainz’s forthcoming fifth studio album, Rap or Go to the League.

Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.

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DJ Cross, the Red Bull Music 3Style World Finals VIII runner-up, has thrown down a turntablist-friendly set for Serato’s In the Mix series. The Belgian native puts his skills on display in his impressive 14-minute mini mix, which was shot at Serato’s London studio. His diverse set features classic and throwback hip-hop, drum and bass, and more.

Watch Cross’ set above.

Related: Watch Nick Bike’s Mini Mix for Serato

DJ Dresito at the Memory Motel bar in Montauk, New York. (Source: Instagram)

New York’s DJ Dresito has dropped 32 minutes of mostly reggaeton for the DJcity Podcast Latino mix. His set contains close to a dozen DJcity exclusives.

Tracklist:

1. Ozuna – Me Dijeron
2. Ozuna – Unica
3. De La Ghetto ft. J Balvin – Caliente
4. J Balvin, Rvssian, & Farruko – Ponle
5. Zion & Lennox – La Player (Bandolera) – Refresh Acap Intro
6. Zion & Lennox – Hola
7. Maluma – Mala Mia – DJ-X Body Riddim Bootleg
8. Reykon – Mala – DJ Santarosa Club Edit
9. Karol G – Mi Cama – Refresh Remix
10. Becky G & Natti Natasha – Sin Pijama – Refresh Hype Edit
11. Becky G ft. Bad Bunny – Mayores – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
12. J Balvin – Ahora – Refresh Hype Intro
13. Nicky Jam & J Balvin – X – Refresh Club Edit
14. Brytiago & Darell – Asesina – J Rythm Puro Pari Remix
15. Nio Garcia, Darell, Casper Magico ft. Bad Bunny, Nicky Jam, & Ozuna – Te Bote Remix – ETX Club Edit
16. Ozuna – Siguelo Bailando – ETX Hype Intro
17. 6ix9ine ft. Anuel AA – BEBE
18. Daddy Yankee – Dura – Refresh Hype Intro
19. Amara La Negra – What A Bam Bam – Spanish Version
20. Pitbull, El Chombo, & Karol G ft. Cutty Ranks – Dame Tu Cosita
21. Pastor Lopez – Mentirosa – ETX Remix
22. The Boy Next Door & Fresh Coast ft. Jody Bernal – La Colegiala – Afro Bros Remix
23. Carlos Vives – La Gota Fria – DJ Santarosa & Danny West Hype Edit

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Ableton recently enlisted Bay Area turntablist DJ Step1 to showcase the company’s Push 2 controller in a live performance.

Step1 put down an impressive routine, combining sampling, scratching, and finger drumming to create a track. In an additional video, she explained how she integrates her DJ setup with Push, then breaks down how she mapped the project in Live.

A veteran in the turntablism scene, Step1 is best known for producing a battle record called Bikini Wax with DJ Shortee in 2007. Bikini Wax is the first battle record to be released by a female DJ. Step1 owns the Sequence One music school in Oakland.

Watch her performance and walkthrough videos below.

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On this episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx gives the first review of Denon DJ’s SC5000M media player.

Announced in August, the SC5000M is based on the SC5000 Prime but adds a motorized platter with real, seven-inch vinyl. The device “has the potential to revolutionize the DJ media player space,” according to Mo.

Denon will begin shipping the SC5000M this fall with a price of $1,899.

Watch Mo’s review above.

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After a brief hiatus, DJ/producer Vice has returned with a new episode of his Electric Taco series. On this installment, the Los Angeles native meets up with EDC founder Pasquale Rotella as they drive to the Gracias Madre restaurant in West Hollywood.

The conversation covers topics such as Rotella’s upbringing in LA, his first time hearing dance music, and his inspiration for starting music festivals.

The episode features Vice’s latest single “Don’t Go” featuring Becky G and Mr Eazi.

Watch Electric Taco above.

Related: Vice Teams With Becky G and Mr Eazi for New Single, ‘Don’t Go

Nicki Minaj has shared a colorful video for her latest Queen single, “Barbie Dreams.” The track, which peaked at No. 18 on Billboard’s Hot 100, was the fifth most-downloaded song of August on DJcity.

Directed by Hype Williams, the visual finds Nicki calling out muppet versions of the rappers she mentions in the track.

“Barbie Dreams” samples The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 track, “Just Playing (Dreams).”

Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.

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Laureano at Club Olivia Valere in Marbella, Spain. (Source: Facebook)

Laureano, a DJ/producer based in Stockholm, has delivered a Latin mix for the DJcity Podcast. His 31-minute set consists of mostly reggaeton and moombahton and features two of his original productions.

Born in Argentina and raised in Marbella, Spain, Laureano has played events throughout the world such as Ministry of Sound and Pacha in London, and Miami Music Week. He is currently a resident at Café Opera in Stockholm.

Tracklist:

1. El Freaky ft. Afro Bros, Feid, Apache, Toby Letra y Stanley Jackson – NMF
2. Reykon – Macarena
3. Becky G & Natti Natasha – Sin Pijama – Refresh Hype Edit
4. Prince Royce ft. Maluma – El Clavo Remix – DJ Santarosa Te Bote Bootleg
5. Sofia Reyes ft. Jason Derulo & De La Ghetto – 1, 2, 3
6. Laureano – El Kioskito – Remix 2018
7. Farruko – Fuego – DJ Salva Garcia Remix
8. J Balvin ft. Wisin & Yandel – Peligrosa – Refresh Hype Intro
9. Ozuna – Siguelo Bailando – Los Caribenos Remix
10. INNOBASS & TYGW – Ta’ Bien Buena
11. Cardi B ft. Bad Bunny & J Balvin – I Like It – DJ Paimon Edit
12. Laureano & Adriel & Neilo – OMG

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Kanye West and Lil Pump have teamed up for a bouncy new single titled “I Love It” featuring actress/comedian Adele Givens. The NSFW track was premiered with a video during Thursday’s Pornhub Awards, which Kanye creatively directed.

In the comedic visual, Kanye and Lil Pump shimmy down a hallway in giant, box-like outfits.

“I Love It” features production from Kanye, DJ Clark Kent, CBMix, and Ronny J.

Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Watch CBMix Explain How He Produced Lil Pump’s ‘Esskeetit’

During his time at the PLAYLIST Retreat in August, Vancouver DJ/producer Nick Bike hooked up with Serato to perform a set for their In the Mix series. The Red Bull Music 3Style VIII Canada finalist put down 13 minutes of mostly hip-hop and nu-disco, including several of his edits. His set, which was filmed inside DJ Jazzy Jeff’s basement, features the track “Night Lights” from his freshly released Night Lights EP.

Watch Nick’s mini mix above.

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