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Thursday, November 12, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Are DJ Careers Now Becoming Side Hustles?

On this week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew debated whether professional DJ careers will eventually evolve into part-time work as DJ rates continue to decrease across the country.

The fellas also shared their reactions to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris winning the 2020 presidential election.

Watch an excerpt above and the full interview here.

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Monday, November 9, 2020

DJcity Lounge Essentials: November 2020

Due to restrictions placed at music venues worldwide because of COVID-19, many clubs have been forced to practice social distancing by transforming their dance floors into safe dining and lounge areas. DJs are now required to ditch their typical dance set in exchange for a more laid-back, mellow mix to encourage crowds to respect these guidelines. We talked to several DJcity representatives and friends from around the world to find out what are some of their favorite lounge-style tracks from the DJcity record pool.

Check out their selections for the month of November below.

DJ G-Dugz – Vienna (Austria)

1. Runtown – Kini Issue
2. Al Green – Let’s Stay Together – D’Maduro Remix
3. D’Angelo – Lady – Magic Flowers Remix
4. Grand Puba – I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are) – THUGLI & ESP Remix
5. DeJ Loaf ft. Gunna – No Ceiling

Gavin Francis – Antwerp (Belgium)

1. Fleetwood Mac – Dreams – BB GOAT Remix
2. Redondo & Charles J – My Love – DJcity Club Edit
3. Justin Bieber & benny blanco – Lonely – Jay Bombay Remix
4. Skapes – Pick It Up – Italobros vs Myles Club Edit
5. Da Funk Heroes – This Feeling

DJ Stressy – Malmö (Sweden)

1. Pop Smoke ft. Lil Tjay – Mood Swings – MarkCutz Moombah Edit
2. Eve – Let Me Blow Ya Mind – Handsome Habibi Remix
3. Popcaan ft. Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR – TWIST & TURN
4. Indeep – Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life – Bellorum Remix
5. Stefflon Don – Can’t Let You Go

Related Post: DJcity Lounge Essentials: October 2020

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Friday, November 6, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Cosmo Baker on the Racial and Political Tensions in Philadelphia

On this installment of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew spoke to South Philadelphia-based DJ Cosmo Baker. The renowned DJ discussed racial tensions and the current temperamental political climate in Philly.

Baker also broke down his recent altercation with Joe Maz over COVID-19 on Twitter and explained how the infamous party, The Rub, got started in Brooklyn.

Watch an excerpt above and the full interview here.

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Saturday, October 31, 2020

Watch DJ IKU’s Halloween Routine on GENRE BNDR’s ‘CH419’

Japan’s renowned turntablist, DJ IKU, showcases his turntablism skills while performing a spooky Halloween routine on the latest episode of GENRE BNDR‘s CH419.

The 2010 Red Bull 3Style Japan champion utilizes the Echo and Touch FX from Pioneer DJ‘s DJM-S11 on this routine which contains samples from classic Japanese horror movies and more.

Watch DJ IKU’s performance above.

Tracklist: (* indicates movie sample)

1. Bopcorn – 184 〜No Caller ID〜
2. The Grudge (呪怨) *
3. One Missed Call (着信アリ) *
4. The Ring Virus (リング) *
5. The Walking Dead Theme Song
6. This Is Halloween

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Related Post: Top Tracks for Halloween 2020

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Stasi Sanlin Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

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Dubai’s Stasi Sanlin has dropped a bass-heavy club set for the DJcity Podcast. Her half-hour set includes dancehall, hip-hop, house, moombahton, and exclusive unreleased edits.

Stasi Sanlin is an international open-format DJ based in Dubai. She is a resident DJ at Praia Restaurant & Lounge located in the FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel and a frequent guest DJ at The Penthouse and Secret Room nightclubs. Stasi Sanlin has over three years of experience in both the Russian and Kazakhstani nightlife scenes.

Also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Tracklist:

1. Drake – Nonstop – KIDY Edit
2. KidCutUp – Music Makes You Lose Control Acap Loop
3. Jack Harlow ft. Justin Bieber – WHATS POPPIN – Justin Bieber Remix
4. Party Favor, A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta – Praise The Lord – Stasi Sanlin Edit
5. Headie One ft. AJ Tracey, Stormzy – Ain’t It Different
6. Chamillionaire ft. Krayzie Bone – Ridin’
7. Lil Nas X ft. Cardi B – Rodeo – Tall Boys Cardi B First Edit
8. Tand Williams ft. Rakim – Addictive – Tand Williams Remix
9. KidCutUp – Throw Your Hands In The Air Right Now Acap Loop
10. Rihanna ft. Chris Brown – Birthday Cake – Richastic Remix
11. Megan Thee Stallion – Girls In The Hood – DJ Serg Sniper Hype Intro
12. Eve, Swizz Beatz, Dillon Francis – Tambourine – Stasi Sanlin Edit
13. Jason Derulo, Puri & Jhorrmountain – C#ño
14. Eric Leon, TroyBoi – Lemme See
15. Shoreline Mafia ft. Wiz Khalifa – How We Do It
16. Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It
17. 6ix9ine – P#NANI – MFresh Set Starter
18. Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg – Still D.R.E. – Tall Boys Still Wiz Edit
19. Kid Ink ft. Lil Wayne & Saweetie – YUSO – No Wayne Short Edit
20. Busta Rhymes – Touch It – Anthem Kingz Water Edit
21. Kevas DJ – Just A Lil Bit
22. Busta Rhumes & Mariah Carey – I Know What You Want
23. Ambjaay ft. Tyga & Lil Pump – Uno – Remix
24. Backstreet Boys, One True God – Everybody – Stasi Sanlin Edit
25. Sergio Mendes – Mas Que Nada – Tommy Tequila Remix
26. 50 Cent – Candy Shop – Anthem Kingz Tap In Edit
27. Burna Boy – Anybody – KIDY Edit
28. Stormzy ft. Ed Sheeran & Burna Boy – Own It
29. Roddy Ricch – The Box – DJ Mike D Remix
30. Cajmere – Brighter Days – Odd Mob Remix

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Watch DJ IKU’s Chill Jazzy Hip-Hop Mix on GENRE BNDR’s ‘CH419’

Japan’s renowned turntablist, DJ IKU, showcases his turntablism skills while performing a chill jazzy hip-hop mix live from the NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO on the latest episode of GENRE BNDR‘s CH419.

The 2010 Red Bull 3Style Japan champion’s mix features juggling, scratching, wordplay, and good vibes.