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Thursday, December 19, 2019
Beatsource’s ‘TBT Hits’ for Dec. 19
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DJcity‘s subscription service has always focused on new music, including exclusive remixes, bootlegs, and edits. Beatsource, the new digital music service from DJcity and Beatport, offers both new and old tracks. To highlight its extensive catalog of classics, Beatsource has launched a weekly series called TBT Hits. The list is compiled by Beatsource curators DJ Drew, DJ Majestik, DJames, and DC.
Check out this week’s TBT Hits below.
Kurtis Blow – Christmas Rappin’
Released in 1979, this was one of hip-hip’s first hits. It was also one of the genre’s first Christmas songs.
Released in 1979, this was one of hip-hip’s first hits. It was also one of the genre’s first Christmas songs.
All-4-One – This Christmas
A familiar Christmas classic redone by a ’90s R&B group.
Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
This ’50s country rock smash is still a must-have for any Christmas party.
Jose Feliciano – Feliz Navidad
A Spanish-language anthem that has crossed over and will live on forever.
DJ Snake ft. Alesia – Bird Machine Jingle Bells Version
A twerked-out Christmas flip based on Snake’s break-out single.
Yellowman – This Christmas
A reggae classic by King Yellowman, taken from his 1998 album A Very, Very Yellow Christmas.
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