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Meet Our South Asian Music Curation Team

Meet Our South Asian Music Curation Team

Meet Our South Asian Music Curation Team
DJcity’s South Asian music curation team.

Two years ago, we added South Asian music to the DJcity record pool. Yesterday, we celebrated this addition and anniversary by releasing a top 30 chart highlighting the most downloaded South Asian tracks since our launch. Today, we are shining a spotlight on the curators behind our South Asian music playlist and their top three picks.

1.

DJ Rewind SA Feat
Rewind.

Rewind is the founder of a private events company called MVPDJs that focuses on South Asian/Indian weddings. He performs as a DJ and MC along with overseeing and executing business operations. His seamless and clever transitions always leave his crowds in awe chanting for more. This, plus his charismatic energy on the mic makes him a top choice in the industry. He’s on a mission to bring South Asian music to the masses and drives our curation by selecting and editing the best tracks in Bollywood, Bhangra, South Asian Pop, and more.

1. F1rstman – Dance – Rewind Acap Intro
2. Kavita Krishnamurthy & Karsan Sargathia – Nimbooda – Tesher Remix
3. Jasmine Sandlas ft. Intense – Sip Sip – DJ Posterchild Hype Edit

2.

Ambo Magic SA Feat
Ambo Magic.

Based out of London, UK, DJ Ambo Magic is most known for performing his individual fusional open-format sound, bringing eastern and western beats together across London’s top clubs, events, and radio over the past 15 years. Whether playing parties for Bridgerton and TOWIE, on his radio shows, interviewing Bollywood royalty, such as Shah Rukh Khan and Badshah, or with his events team Musical Movements, he is able to bridge the gap between different cultures putting South Asian music at the forefront.

1. MUKT X MadStarBase – Bumbro Remix
2. Jupiter Son & Coke Studio – Pasoori Remix
3. Sevaqk ft. Happy Singh – Saari Raat

3.

Klasikhz SA Feat
Klasikhz.

Klasikhz is an internationally recognized South Asian and hip-hop DJ, producer, and curator fascinated with remixing intersections of culture using music and technology. His journey began as a teenager when he fell in love with the uncompromising attitude and authenticity of hip-hop, and couldn’t resist adding Indian ‘tabla’ drum beats to a sample of Outkast’s “Ms. Jackson.” Since then, he has built a business chasing his love of music by creating timeless mixes and partnering with a notable live entertainment company, Desi Junction DJs, and performing all over the world. He has also had his music featured globally in news outlets, commercials, and international television shows with placements on NBC‘s “America’s Got Talent” and “Shark Tank.” Today, he uses his platform as a DJ and producer to bring people together through music with the same energy and passion that has inspired him throughout his career.

1. Sheck Wes – Mo Bamba – Klasikhz Mo Manak Edit
2. Diljit Dosanjh & Tory Lanez – Chauffeur
3. Sidhu Moose Wala ft. BYG BYRD – So High

4.

DJ Rekha SA Feat
DJ Rekha.

DJ Rekha founded Basement Bhangra, one of NYC’s longest-running club nights (1997-2017) and has performed in festivals, clubs, and community spaces worldwide alongside artists such as M.I.A, Ali Sethi and A.R. Rahman. Their dynamic DJ sets incorporate South Asian Diasporic dance music with ears to a global sound that resonates with dance floors across the planet. Their work has been featured on Broadway, NPR, Taste the Nation, Obama’s White House, Celebrate Brooklyn, Central Park SummerStage, South Asian Lodge at Sundance, DJcity and more. They live in Jackson Heights, New York.

1. Sonu Nigam & Kavita Krishnamurthy – Satrangi Re – Bianca Maieli Baile Funk Remix
2. Jasmine Sandlas ft. Gashi – Panjeba – Funki J Remix
3. Param Singh & Kamal Kahlon – Daru Badnaam – Shadow Dubai Con Calma Edit

Check out the South Asian monthly playlist here.

Search our South Asian genre here.

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DJcity’s 30 Most Downloaded South Asian Tracks

DJcity's 30 Most Downloaded South Asian Tracks

DJcity's 30 Most Downloaded South Asian Tracks
Tesher.

Two years ago, we added South Asian music to the DJcity record pool. To celebrate this addition and anniversary, here are the top 30 most downloaded South Asian tracks since our launch.

Check out the top 30 below.

1. Tesher & Jason Derulo – Jalebi Baby
2. Amar Arshi, Badshah, Neha Kakkar & Indeep Bakshi – Kala Chashma
3. Badshah, J Balvin & Tainy ft. Lil Baby – Voodoo Remix
4. DJ Snake & Wade ft. Nooran Sisters – Guddi Riddim
5. Jass Manak, Manak-E & Nikhita Gandhi – Jee Ni Karda
6. Tesher – Jalebi Baby – YANNIS Remix
7. Badshah, J Balvin & Tainy – Voodoo – Tiësto Remix
8. DJ Snake & Wade – Guddi Riddim – Eddie Boy Clap Intro
9. Badshah, J Balvin & Tainy – Voodoo
10. Zack Knight & Jasmin Walia – Bom Diggy

11. DJ Snake & Wade – Guddi Riddim – DJ Blizz Mundian To Bach Ke Edit
12. Diljit Dosanjh – Lover – DJ Sudi AfroDesi Remix
13. Yo Yo Honey Singh – Saiyaan Ji
14. Lehmber Hussainpuri – Sadi Gali
15. Disco Dancer – Jimmy Aaja – Jay Dabhi Remix
16. Navv Inder, Lisa Mishra & Raja Kumari – The Wakhra Song
17. Diljit Dosanjh & Tory Lanez – Chauffeur
18. Neha Kakkar, Tulsi Kumar & B. Praak – O Saki Saki
19. Neha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Ikka – Dilbar Dilbar – Funki J China Edit
20. Badshah, J Balvin & Tainy – Voodoo Remix – Da Phonk Club Edit

21. Udit Narayan & Alka Yagnik – Tip Tip
22. Tony Kakkar, Neha Kakkar & Young Desi – Coca Cola
23. Tesher & Jason Derulo – Jalebi Baby – Ludee Remix
24. Badshah, J Balvin & Tainy – Voodoo – Da Phonk Club Edit
25. Neha Kakkar, Mika Singh & Kumar Sanu – Aankh Marey
26. Conkarah & Roach Killa – Switch (Fatty Fatty) Remix
27. Mickey Singh & Jonita Gandhi – NA NA
28. Guru Randhawa & Neha Kakkar – Morni Banke
29. Jasmin Walia – Jaane Kyu – Tocame Edit
30. Romy & Nikhita Gandhi – Nachan Nu Jee Karda

Check out the South Asian monthly playlist here.

Search our South Asian genre here.

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Related Post: South Asian Playlist Is Now Available On DJcity

DJ Jazzy Jeff Launches Music Production Program ‘Making Beats’

DJ Jazzy Jeff Launches Music Production Program 'Making Beats'

DJ Jazzy Jeff has officially launched his debut online music-producing program, “Making Beats with DJ Jazzy Jeff.” Powered by CafeMedia, the intensive six-week live and interactive online program will provide content creators, DJs, and aspiring producers of all skill levels with the resources to build the core foundational skills for music production.

Each week participants will have their beat-making skills sharpened through intricate step-by-step video module lessons ranging from drums, melody, arrangements, mixing, and sampling, which the participants will then apply to their own produced tracks. Students will also be treated to surprise award-winning musical guest appearances throughout the program and the opportunity to have their produced work critiqued during one-on-one feedback sessions with influential producers.

“I’m excited to be launching this new program,” said DJ Jazzy Jeff. “It’s really important for me to pass down knowledge that I have acquired to the next generation of producers and Beatmakers. Giving the next generation a shot to make it in the music industry is special to me.”

The course will be available in two different tiers:

DIY version: Includes the full-video program, written exercises, and bonus resources.

Interactive version: Includes the full-video program, written exercises, bonus resources, weekly live sessions with DJ Jazzy Jeff and other special guests, the exclusive chance to have produced work played in DJ Jazzy Jeff’s live DJ sets, weekly feedback on submitted tracks and exclusive access to online student community forums

By the end of the program, students will be equipped with three finished original tracks and a wealth of newly cultivated production skills vital to each participant’s expanding musical career.

View the trailer for the program above. Register for the program here.

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2022 Beyond the Music Retreat Recap

The 2022 Beyond the Music Retreat was one for the books. The educational conference for DJs, which took place from June 13-15 in Arizona, was attended by hundreds of DJs from around the world and featured a variety of discussion panels and networking events. Watch the recap video which shows a glimpse of what went down that week.

Follow Beyond the Music Retreat on Instagram here.

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There are two main schools of thought amongst DJs when it comes to the best way to close out a set at the end of a night. Some prefer to bring things down, playing a chilled, singalong track or two, where others will bang it out until the last second.

On the new episode of Beatsource Basics, we turn it over to you, asking you to sound off about your preferred way of doing things in the comments, so that the feedback from the community will provide valuable insights for new, up-and-coming DJs.

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James Hype Talks Beyond the Music Retreat, Three Shows on One Hour of Sleep

After a long flight delay, U.K. DJ/producer James Hype shared on his latest vlog episode how he still managed to make it to the Beyond The Music Retreat panel in Phoenix, Arizona on June 15th. James was set to speak on music production on the “Samples and Hi-Hats” panel alongside MAKJ, DJ Nick Bike, and Kidd Spin. The conference, which features discussion panels and networking events with some of the DJ world’s brightest minds, is a collaboration between DJcity, Beatsource and DJ Vice.

Watch James Hype’s vlog episode above.

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