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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Watch the Producer of J. Cole’s ‘No Role Modelz’ Explain How He Made the Track

Phonix Beats

Grammy-nominated producer Phonix Beats has explained how he made J. Cole‘s 2014 hit “No Role Modelz” on a new episode of Genius’ Deconstructed. The single, which has been certified platinum, peaked at No. 36 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It’s the highest-charting single from Cole’s standout album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.

In the video, Phonix Beats recalls how he got connected with J. Cole then breaks down his process of making the track in Reason.

Phonix Beats is a veteran producer of 10 years who has worked with the likes of 50 Cent, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Jeremih, and Trey Songz. He most recently worked with The Game and Bryson Tiller.

Watch Deconstructed above.

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Consejos y Trucos: Ableton Push 2 Review

Ableton Push 2

Lanzado en 2015, el controlador Push 2 de Ableton se ha mantenido como una herramienta popular para la producción de música y presentaciones en vivo. Hoy, Luis Martínez hace un recorrido del Push 2 para mostrar cómo funciona. Míra el video arriba en un nuevo episodio de Consejos y Trucos de DJcity Latino.

English translation (traducción en inglés):

Released in 2015, Ableton’s Push 2 controller has remained a popular tool for both music production and live performances. Today, Luis Martinez does a walkthrough of the Push 2 to show how it functions. Watch above on a new episode of DJcity Latino‘s Consejos y Trucos.

Related: Consejos y Trucos: Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2 Controller Review

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Monday, December 17, 2018

DJcity’s 30 Most Downloaded Latin Tracks of 2018

Below is DJcity’s chart of the top 30 most downloaded Latin songs of the year. The list was determined by subscriber downloads (the tracks are not DJcity’s picks).

Puerto Rican superstar Ozuna led the way in 2018 with seven appearances on the list. Coming in at second with six tracks was J Balvin while Bad Bunny and Nicky Jam tied for third with five each. Some of DJcity’s in-house music team members also made this list. DJ Refresh scored four edits on the list followed by Kidd Spin and ETX with two apiece.

Check out the chart below.

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1. DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Cardi B, & Ozuna – Taki Taki
2. Bad Bunny ft. Drake – MIA
3. Tory Lanez & Ozuna – Pa Mi
4. Daddy Yankee – Dura
5. J Balvin, Jeon, & Anitta – Machika
6. Nicky Jam & J Balvin – X
7. 6ix9ine ft. Anuel AA – BEBE
8. Nicky Jam & J Balvin – X – Refresh Club Edit
9. Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, Play-N-Skillz, & Elvis Crespo – Azukita
10. Nicky Jam & Steve Aoki – Jaleo
11. Don Omar ft. Lucenzo – Danza Kuduro – Kevin D & Sven & Rolf Remix
12. Pitbull, El Chombo, & Karol G ft. Cutty Ranks – Dame Tu Cosita
13. DJ Kass – Scooby Doo Pa Pa – Samuel Pomata DJ, DJ Varu, & Benavente Coolie Riddim Bootleg
14. J Balvin ft. Wisin & Yandel – Peligrosa – Refresh Hype Intro
15. DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Cardi B, & Ozuna – Taki Taki – DJcity Cardi B First Edit
16. Daddy Yankee ft. Becky G, Bad Bunny, & Natti Natasha – Dura Remix
17. Nicky Jam & J Balvin – X – DJ Santarosa Still D.R.E. Surprise Edit
18. Yellow Claw – DJ Turn It Up – Refresh & Kidd Spin Cumbia Remix
19. Enrique Iglesias ft. Bad Bunny – El Bano
20. Kronic & Krunk, Martina La Peligrosa & Jenn Morel ft. Damaged Goods – Peligrosa
21. Daddy Yankee & Anuel AA – Adictiva
22. J Balvin ft. Wisin & Yandel – Peligrosa
23. Nio Garcia, Darell, Casper Magico ft. Bad Bunny, Nicky Jam, & Ozuna – Te Bote Remix
24. DJ Kass – Scooby Doo Pa Pa
25. Nio Garcia, Darell, Casper Magico ft. Bad Bunny, Nicky Jam, & Ozuna – Te Bote Remix – ETX Club Edit
26. Bad Bunny ft. Drake – MIA – ETX Club Edit
27. DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Cardi B, & Ozuna – Taki Taki – Kidd Spin 124-96 Transition
28. DJ Snake ft. Cardi B & Ozuna – Taki Taki – Refresh Dancehall Blend
29. Los Del Rio – Macarena – Stavros Martina & Kevin D Remix
30. J Balvin, Rvssian, & Farruko – Ponle

Related: DJcity’s 50 Most Downloaded Tracks of 2018

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DJcity Latino,
Saturday, December 15, 2018

DJ Hects Drops ‘DJcity Podcast’ Latino Mix

DJ Hects

DJ Hects
DJ Hects at Vive Lounge & Nightclub in Pomona, California. (Source: DJ Hects)

DJ Hects, a mixer on Q100.5 FM in Las Vegas, has dropped a 30-minute Latin mix for the DJcity Podcast. The Ontario, California native’s set consists of reggaeton and moombahton, including ten DJcity exclusives. Hects is also a resident at O’Donovan’s Restaurant & Pub in Pomona.

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Tracklist:

1. Raymix – Oye Mujer – DJ Explow Hype Intro
2. Selena – Bidi Bidi Bom Bom – Refresh & Martin Kache Remix
3. Becky G ft, Bad Bunny – Mayores – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
4. Farruko – Coolant – Refresh Club Edit
5. J Balvin, Rvssian, & Farruko – Ponle – ETX Hype Intro
6. Justin Quiles, Plan B & Magnifico – Si Tu – DJ Nolo Hype Intro
7. Enrique Iglesias ft. Bad Bunny – El Bano – DJ Refresh Hype Intro
8. J Balvin – Reggaeton – MFresh Hype Intro
9. Bad Bunny ft. Drake – MIA – Mozes & Radical One Remix
10. DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Cardi B, & Ozuna – Taki Taki – Refresh Cumbia Remix
11. R. Kelly – Thoia Thoing – Tomcio Remix
12. La Sonora Dinamita – Mi Cucu – SpydaT.E.K Puro Pari Remix
13. Daddy Yankee – Dura – J Medina Hype Intro
14. Mya – Case Of The Ex – Tomcio Remix
15. La Sanora Dinamita – A Mover La Colita – DJ Refresh Remix
16. DJ Exile – Nobody Move
17. Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky – Eddie Boy Timbal Bootleg
18. Pitbull, El Chombo, & Karol G ft. Cutty Ranks – Dame Tu Cosita
19. Mach & Daddy – La Botella – Eddie Boy Bumpam! Bootleg

Follow DJ Hects on Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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Friday, December 14, 2018

DJ Refresh Remixes Los Angeles Azules’ ‘Toma Que Toma’: DJcity Exclusive


DJ Refresh (Source: Instagram)

DJcity in-house producer DJ Refresh had a breakout year in 2018. Close to a dozen of his edits and remixes appeared on DJcity’s monthly Top 50 charts and his work was also regularly featured on the Trends lists.

Now, Refresh returns with an energetic cumbia remix of legendary Mexican group Los Ángeles Azules‘ 2014 hit, “Toma Que Toma.” The San Diego native maintains the original horns and vocals while adding a new instrumental and chopped-up drop.

Preview the remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

Follow DJ Refresh on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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Saturday, December 8, 2018

Consejos y Trucos: Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2 Controller Review

Consejos y Trucos

Luis Martínez revisa el controlador Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2 para Serato DJ Pro. Miralo arriba en el episodio de esta semana de Consejos y Trucos por DJcity Latino.

English translation (traducción en inglés):

Luis Martinez reviews Pioneer DJ’s DDJ-SX2 controller for Serato DJ Pro. Watch above on this week’s episode of DJcity Latino‘s Consejos y Trucos.

Related: Consejos y Trucos: Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 Controller Review

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