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R&B singer Sisqo has teamed with Norwegian production trio JCY to remake his 1999 hit, “Thong Song.” The new 130 BPM version features re-recorded vocals and a future bass drop alongside the chorus.

The original track, which served as the second single off the singer’s debut album Unleash the Dragon, reached No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in 2000.

Sisqo told Buzzfeed: “I’ve been asked so many times over the years to make a new version of ‘Thong Song’ and I have declined every time until I heard the new version that JCY did. I thought it was dope and figured maybe it was time to put some new rims on the Bugatti.”

Watch the video for the remake above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Watch French Montana’s ‘A Lie’ Video Feat. The Weeknd and Max B

Fresh off the release of his album Jungle Rules, French Montana has returned with a video for the project’s new single “A Lie” featuring The Weeknd and Max B.

Directed by Spiff TV and Montana himself, the visual follows French and Abel partying around New York City. Max B, who’s serving a prison sentence, is shown through archival footage.

“A Lie,” which follows Montana’s hit single “Unforgettable,” currently sits at No. 6 on DJcity’s Hot Box chart.

Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Watch Travis Scott’s ‘Butterfly Effect’ Video

JFB, a three-time UK DMC champion and 2016 Red Bull 3Style world finalist, has thrown down a half-hour of mostly bass music for the DJcity Podcast. His set contains two of his own tracks, one of which is still unreleased.

JFB’s YouTube channel, which includes scratch routines, mixes, and more, has garnered close to three million views. As a producer, he has has collaborated and produced for notable UK artists such as Fatboy Slim, Ed Solo, and Beardyman. He is currently on tour playing festivals and venues across the world.

Stream or download his mix below.

Award-winning DJ and turntablist @jfbdj has thrown down a half-hour mix for the #DJcityPodcast. (link in bio)

A post shared by DJcity (@djcity) on Jul 18, 2017 at 11:36am PDT

Tracklist:

1. J-Kwon – Tipsy – Lemi Vice & Action Jackson Remix
2. Panjabi MC – Mundian To Bach Ke – Faure Remix
3. Bugle ft. Shaggy – Ganja – Henry Fong Remix
4. E-Rock & Clayton William ft. E-40, Problem, & LoveRance – Just Like That – Instrumental
5. Meaux Green ft. Illcasso & Armanni Reign – KO
6. Jupiter Son – Drop Down Dirty
7. Lil Jon, Kronic, & Onderkoffer ft. Keno & Raven Felix – Bad B#tches – Kronic Feel That Fade Bootleg
8. Jason Derulo ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign – Swalla – JETFIRE Remix
9. Terror Squad – Lean Back – NGHTMRE Remix
10. DJ Snake ft. Yellow Claw – Ocho Cinco – Victor Nigilo Remix
11. Wide Awake & Lady Bee ft. Doctor – Savages
12. DJ Shadow – Organ Donor – UZ Remix
13. TroyBoi & DJ Craze – Baby Gurl
14. DJ Drew – Nobody Got It Like
15. JFB – Social Know-How
16. Boys Noize – Rock The Bells
17. T-Mass & LZRD – Cash
18. GRiZ & Big Gigantic – Good Times Roll – Ephwurd Remix
19. Big Syphe – Take It Back Party Break
20. Craze & Rafik – Feel My Sound
21. DJ Shadow ft. Nas – Systematic – Instrumental
22. DJ Khaled & Calvin Harris ft. Travis Scott & Jeremih – Don’t Quit
23. Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC ft. Chali 2na – Ain’t My Fault
24. Bruno Mars – 24K Magic
25. Bob Marley – Could You Be Loved – Miguel Duarte Remix
26. Sub Focus ft. Stylo G – Lingua
27. JFB – Thing – Instrumental

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Related: JFB Performs Turntablism Routine With Bruno Mars’ ‘That’s What I Like’

JAY-Z has shared a video for “4:44,” the title track from his newly released solo album. Previously a TIDAL exclusive, the nine-minute visual is composed of various clips, from viral videos and news segments to footage of JAY-Z performing “Drunk In Love” with Beyonce.

The 4:44 album, which was produced entirely No I.D. and Hov, was certified platinum within a week after its release.

Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.

Related: Watch Playboi Carti’s ‘Magnolia’ Video

Mass Appeal has brought back acclaimed hip-hop producer DJ Dahi for a special, new episode of Rhythm Roulette. The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three random records, chosen from a record store while blindfolded.

Dahi, whose credits include Drake‘s “Worst Behavior,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Money Trees,” and Big Sean‘s “I Don’t F#ck With You,” produced a track using Serato’s new plugin, Sample. The software enables producers to find and manipulate samples in tracks using any DAW that supports VST and AU formats, such as Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro.

In this episode, instead of going to a record store, Dahi went to New York City and dug through cardboard boxes in the back of a van owned by vinyl collector, Gene Brown.

Watch the video above.

Related: Watch P-Lo Make a Beat by Sampling Random Records

Damianito, DJcity Italia’s director and a finalist in the 2016 Red Bull 3Style Italy Championship, has delivered a half-hour mix for the DJcity Podcast. His set contains a variety of styles, including hip-hop, bass music, and more.

Our Italy director @djdamianito has dropped a mix for the #DJcityPodcast. Hit the link in our bio to listen.

A post shared by DJcity (@djcity) on Jul 11, 2017 at 1:15pm PDT

Tracklist:

1. French Montana ft. Swae Lee – Unforgettable
2. French Montana ft. Swae Lee – Unforgettable – Promnite & Juelz Remix
3. Sean Paul ft. Migos – Body – Kameo & dEVOLVE Remix
4. Vince Staples ft. Juicy J – Big Fish – KidCutUp Acap Intro
5. Red Astaire – Feel The Horns Blow
6. The Meters vs Jurassic 5 – Handclapping Song
7. The Meters – Handclapping Song – Tropkillaz Edit
8. Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like – Cabuizee Remix – Damianito Edit
9. Aaliyah – We Need A Resolution
10. Future – Mask Off – Damianito Edit
11. Diamond Pistols ft. Reese – Gold Rush
12. Getter & Ghastly – 666 – Getter VIP Edit
13. Vilen Boy – Da Pika
14. Major Lazer ft. Busy Signal – Jump
15. Migos & Lil Uzi Vert – Bad & Boujee – Shine vs Dean Afro Remix
16. Mura Masa ft. Desiiner – All Around The World
17. Sisqo – Thong Song
18. Ludacris ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Vitamin D
19. Travis Scott – Butterfly Effect

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Related: Listen to DJ Canyn’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Major Lazer has released a video for “Know No Better,” their new collaboration with Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, and Quavo.

The visual goes back and forth between a boy’s mundane life and his fantasy of being Major Lazer’s backup dancer. Quavo doesn’t make an appearance, but the other featured artists along with Diplo and Walshy Fire do.

The single, which appears on Major Lazer’s Know No Better EP, was DJcity’s most downloaded track of June.

Watch the video above and download the single on DJcity.

Related: Major Lazer’s Walshy Fire Talks All Things Dancehall

English DJ/producers Duke Dumont and Gorgon City have dropped a video for “Real Life,” their soulful deep house collaboration. The emoji-filled visual was shot in a high school and depicts the reality of a social media-obsessed generation.

The track, which features vocals from Australian duo NAATIONS, was one of DJcity’s most downloaded songs of June.

Watch the video above and download “Real Life” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Calvin Harris’ ‘Feels’ Video Ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, and Big Sean

UZ (Photo credit: Mike Holtberg)

Influential trap DJ/producer UZ has revealed himself as DJ Troubl, an award-winning French turntablist.

Quality Goods Records founder has been wearing a black-and-gold mask in public for the past five years. Although there had been speculation about his true identity, this is the first time he has publicly confirmed it.

“The anonymity was fun when I started it, but now I feel like there’s too many masked artists and it really has become more of a gimmick than a message,” UZ told Billboard.

“Our motto at the time was to let the music speak by itself and not focus on the artist. It’s still true, but now that I’m a curator, and I’m working full-time on my label Quality Goods Records, I need to make myself heard, talk to people face to face, etc.”

Troubl won several turntablism battles between 2000 and 2006, most notably the 2002 and 2006 DMC France Battle for Supremacy.

UZ’s announcement coincided with the release of his new album, Layers. The project includes “Inferno,” a track featuring fellow turntablist Craze and Australian DJ/producer Oski.

Watch below to see DJ Troubl compete in the 2006 DMC Battle for World Supremacy.

Related: Watch Fong Fong’s Middle Eastern-Influenced Routine

PAOLA SHEA, an open-format DJ/producer based in New York City, has put down a DJcity Podcast mix. Her half-hour set was recorded in one take and features mostly new hip-hop.

Tracklist:

1. J Balvin ft. Bia, Pharell Williams & Sky – Safari Remix – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
2. Luis Fons & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber- Despacito Remix – DJ Smerk Club Edit
3. Kranium ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Wizkid – Can’t Believe
4. Drake – Signs
5. DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – Wild Thoughts
6. Lil Uzi Vert – XO TOUR Llif3 – Tall Boys 100-78 Transition
7. LouGotCash ft. Remy Boy Monty – Pipe Down Remix
8. YFN Lucci ft. PnB Rock, Lil Yachty, & Wiz Khalifa – Everyday We Lit Remix
9. SahBabii ft. Young Thug – Pull Up Wit Ah Stick Remix
10. Playboi Carti – Magnolia
11. Yo Gotti & Mike Will Made It ft. Nicki Minaj – Rake It Up
12. Kodak Black – Tunnel Vision
13. DJ Khaled ft. Drake – To The Max – Tall Boys Half Time Intro
14. French Montana ft. Swae Lee – Unforgettable – KidCutUp 80-98 Transition
15. French Montana ft. Swae Lee & PnB Rock – Unforgettable – PnB Remix
16. Kendrick Lamar – ELEMENT.
17. AD & Sorry Jaynari ft. Wiz Khalifa – Leakin

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