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Following his “Thriller”-inspired lyric video for his new single “If I’m Lucky,” Jason Derulo has returned with a music video for the track. The single, which follows “Swalla” featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign, is currently No. 13 on DJcity’s Hot Box.

The cinematic visual finds Derulo taking part in a heist while he’s involved in a dangerous love affair.

“If I’m Lucky” is set to appear on Derulo’s upcoming fifth studio album, 777, his first LP since 2015’s Everything Is 4.

Watch the video above and download the single on DJcity.

Related: Watch Jason Derulo’s ‘Swalla’ Video Ft. Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign

Roadman Shaq on Charlie Sloth’s BBC Radio 1Xtra show in August. (Photo source: Charlie Sloth)

In August, UK comedian Michael Dapaah went viral when his Roadman Shaq character freestyled on Charlie Sloth’s BBC Radio 1Xtra show. Now, Shaq has released “Man’s Not Hot” as an official single.

The track uses the same beat as 67 and Giggs’ 2016 grime anthem, “Let’s Lurk.” It was produced by GottiOnEm and Mazza.

Dappah, who now goes by the name of Big Shaq, recently signed to Island Records. “Man’s Not Hot” is his first single on the label.

Download “Man’s Not Hot” on DJcity UK (you can log in with any DJcity account) and watch Dappah’s latest comic sketch below.

Related: DJcity UK’s Most Downloaded Tracks of Aug. 2017

MUXXA, a DJ and host on French hip-hop radio station Mouv’, has served up a half-hour mix for the DJcity Podcast. The Paris native’s set was recorded live and features mostly new hip-hop and bass music.

Tracklist:

1. Cardi B – Bodak Yellow – BENZI & CHUWE Edit
2. MC Fioti – Bum Bum Tam Tam – AVI S Remix
3. A$AP Ferg ft. BBusta Rhymes, A$AP Rocky, Dave East, French Montana, Rick Ross, & Snoop Dogg – East Coast Remix
4. Gucci Mane ft. Migos – I Get The Bag
5. Major Lazer ft. Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, & Quavo – Know No Better – Doobious Remix
6. Kiff No Beat – Grouillement
7. Wiz Khalifa vs RL Grime – We Dem Boyz vs Scylla – Aazar Edit
8. Rick Ross – Trap Trap Trap – Aazar Remix
9. Niska – Reseau – Namto x Molly’R Remix
10. Yo Gotti & Mike Will Made It – Rake It Up – BPM & David S Jersey Club Remix
11. YFN Lucci ft. PnB Rock – Everyday We Lit
12. Usher ft. Young Thug – No Limit
13. G-Eazy ft. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B – No Limit
14. B2K – Girlfriend
15. Busta Rhymes ft. Vybz Kartel & Tory Lanez – Girlfriend
16. Giggs ft. Donaeo & Tinie Tempah – Lock Doh – Tinie Tempah Remix
17. RDX – Shake Your Bam Bam
18. Natel – Pussy Is Mine

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Related: Listen to Chuwe’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Matthew Law, formerly DJ PHSH, has put down an eclectic and soulful mix for the DJcity Podcast. The Philadelphia native’s half-hour set contains mostly hip-hop and R&B, including one of his own unreleased edits.

Law was a finalist in the 2013 Red Bull 3Style U.S. Championship. In 2015, he returned to the competition as a judge alongside Four Color Zack and ENFERNO.

Tracklist:

1. Bobby Womack – Across 110th Street
2. Puff Daddy ft. The Notorious B.I.G. & Rick Ross – Watcha Gon’ Do
3. Fat Joe ft. Dre – So Excited – Cutso Get Money Hype Intro
4. DJ E-Feezy ft. K Michelle, Rick Ross, & Fabolous – Got Me Crazy (No Better Love)
5. Kamaiyah – Build You Up
6. Bruno Mars – Finesse – Archi Goin On Acap Out
7. Amine ft. Missy Elliott & AJ Tracey – REDMERCEDES Remix
8. Jazz Cartier – Tempted
9. Belly Squad – Lifestyle
10. Busta Rhymes – Dangerous – Matthew Law Mi Gente Edit
11. Fabolous ft. Velous & Chris Brown – Flipmode
12. Snakehips ft. ZAYN – Cruel – MXXWLL Remix
13. Avant – Read Your Mind
14. Jacquees – B.E.D.
15. Goldlink ft. Gucci Mane, Brent Faiyaz, & Shy Glizzy – Crew Remix

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Related: Listen to DJ AF’s DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ J-Watt, a 2015 and 2016 Red Bull 3Style Azerbaijan finalist, puts down a three-minute routine for DJcityTV. His set includes mostly throwbacks and features his own edits and live blends.

J-Watt was recently selected as a finalist to compete at the 2017 Red Bull 3Style Azerbaijan national finals. The competition will be held later this month.

Tracklist:

1. Jay Z – U Don’t Know – DJ J-Watt Edit
2. Ty Dolla $ign ft. Future – Campaign
3. Diplo ft. Liz – Set Me Free – DJ J-Watt Edit
4. Sean Paul – Get Busy – DJ J-Watt Edit
5. M.O.P. – Ante Up – DJ EnJoey Remix – DJ J-Watt Edit
6. Ying Yang Twins ft. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz – Salt Shaker – DJ J-Watt Acap Out Edit
7. Wreckx-N-Effect – Rump Shaker – DJ J-Watt Edit
8. Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky – Acapella

Follow DJ J-Watt on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and SoundCloud.

Related: Watch DJ 2FRESH’s Trap-Influenced Routine for DJcityTV

The mid-90s saw the release of many influential hip-hop albums — Souls of Mischief’s debut 93 ‘Til Infinity was one of them.

Released on Sept. 3, 1993, the album featured the following singles: “That’s When Ya Lost,” “Never No More,” and its title track. The latter, which peaked at No. 72 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, remains a staple in classic hip-hop sets.

The album was produced by four members of the Oakland, California crew Hieroglyphics, including Del Funky Homosapien.

Power 106’s Wax Only series has examined the samples used on the project in honor of its 24-year anniversary.

Watch above.

Related: The Samples Behind Raekwon’s ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx’

House veteran Kaskade has released Redux EP 002, the follow-up to his Redux EP 001 which dropped in 2014.

The seven-track project, which is centered around Kaskade’s Redux shows, pays homage to the deep house music played during the beginning of his career. The EP features contributions from LöKii, Mr. Tape, and Late Night Alumni.

“I am really excited to get my Redux EP 002 in to the hands of my fans,” Kaskade said in a press release. “It’s been three years since 001 came out, and judging from the vibe online around this release, they’re ready!”

Tracklist:

1. Kaskade – Nobody Like You
2. Kaskade & LöKii & Mr. Tape – Show of Hands
3. Kaskade ft. Late Night Alumni – Tell Me
4. Kaskade – Play With Me
5. Kaskade ft. Late Night Alumni – Gone
6. Kaskade – Nobody Like You – Sun Soaked Mix
7. Kaskade & LöKii – That Dance

Stream the EP below and download “That Dance” on DJcity.

Related: Kaskade Remixes Alicia Keys’ ‘In Common’

ESKEI83, the 2014 Red Bull 3Style World Champion, has thrown down a bass-heavy mix for the DJcity Podcast. His turntablist-friendly set features four of his own blends and a couple of his remixes and edits. It also contains three unreleased tracks, including his original “Hold Up” with DJ Ride.

@eskei83 has thrown down a bass-heavy mix for the #DJcityPodcast. Hit the link in our bio to listen.

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Tracklist:

1. Karol Tip – Drift
2. Kendrick Lamar vs Stylust & Esseks Beats – Humble. vs It’s Back On – ESKEI83 Blend
3. YFN Lucci ft. PnB Rock vs G Jones – Everyday We Lit – ESKEI83 Helix Blend
4. Oski ft. The Arcturians – Go My Way
5. Nitti Gritti & Jupe – Famous – Benzi Edit
6. Jayceeoh & JayKode – Testament
7. DJ Ride & ESKEI83 – Hold Up
8. 2SCOOPS – ICE CREAM PAINT JOB – ESKEI83 OG Blend
9. Wide Awake ft. Wiley – Down Up
10. CHEE ft. NOCLU – GET HOT – G JONES REMIX
11. Slim Thug – Like A Boss – ESKEI83 Remix
12. Action Bronson vs Kyral vs Banko – Let Me Breathe – ESKEI83 Bend It Blend
13. Kyral x Banko ft. Matty Did That – Matrix
14. DJ Butcher – POPOCORN!
15. ESKEI83 – Bring That Back – Female VIP
16. Vince Staples – BagBak
17. Troyboi vs Oski & Command Q – Flamez vs Horns – ESKEI83 Edit
18. Playboi Carti vs Lit Lords – Magnolia vs Denali – ESKEI83 vs Benzi Edit
19. Future ft. Nicki Minaj – You Da Baddest
20. Dillon Francis ft. G-Eazy – Say Less – ESKEI83 Remix
21. Skrillex & Poo Bear – Would You Ever – Lucas Jory Future Remix

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Related: ESKEI83 Shares His Top Five Turntablism Tricks

Shortly after unveiling his video for “Questions,” Chris Brown is back with a visual for his guest-filled single “Pills & Automobiles” with Yo Gotti, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and Kodak Black. The track was included in this month’s edition of DJcity’s Trends charts.

The highly-choreographed video finds the four rappers partying at a water park.

Watch the visual above and download “Pills & Automobile” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Chris Brown’s ‘Questions’ Video

After nearly 100 episodes of Rhythm Roulette, Mass Appeal has finally featured DJ Jazzy Jeff. The series is an interesting concept: it challenges producers to select three records while blindfolded and make a beat by sampling them.

Filmed in his Delaware estate during his annual Playlist Retreat, the video shows Jeff picking out the records from the back of a van, and getting busy in the studio using Serato’s new plugin, Sample.

His final track includes an Al Johnson and Jean Carne sample, which was used on Will Smith’s 1997 single, “Just Cruisin’.” It also contains scratching and vocals from Philadelphia rapper, Dayne Jordan.

Watch Rhythm Roulette above.

Related: An Inside Look at DJ Jazzy Jeff’s ‘Playlist Retreat’