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DJcity has partnered with Pioneer DJ to offer a free three-month record pool subscription with the purchase of their new DJM-S3 mixer. The subscriptions will be limited in quantity and available to first-time DJcity members in the U.S. only.

Announced in September, the DJM-S3 is a two-channel battle mixer with Serato DJ built in. It’s currently available in local stores like Turntable Lab in New York City and Mega DJ Center in Houston. Guitar Center and other big-box retailers will carry it in mid-to-late October.

The subscription, which has a value of $90, provides DJs with full access to DJcity’s record pool, including unlimited downloads, exclusive tracks, and more.

Learn more about the DJM-S3 on Pioneer’s website and stay tuned for Mojaxx’s review on DJcityTV. Also, watch Pioneer’s promo video for the DJM-S3 below, which features Los Angeles’ DJ Zo and DJ R.

Related: Pioneer DJ Announces DJM-S3 Mixer and DDJ-SR2 Controller

Pitbull and DJcity have launched a contest to find an on-air mixer for a new show on Pitbull’s Globalization channel, which can be heard on SiriusXM channel 13.

The winner will be awarded a paid, one-year mix show on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. PT. They will also get a Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer and Serato license pack.

The contest, which is open to U.S. residents only, will begin with an online submission process. Entries will be judged on technique, creativity, and music selection, and must be submitted no later than Sept. 19, 2017. DJcity will select five finalists, and Pitbull will choose the winner. The finalists and winner will be announced on Sept. 25. and 27, respectively.

Launched on SiriusXM by Pitbull in May 2015, Pitbull’s Globalization takes listeners on a “musical journey of rhythm around the world.” Its daily mixers include Big Syphe (Pitbull’s former DJ), DJ Rawn (former Power 106 mixer), and DJcity’s Kidd Spin and DJ Santarosa. Other mixers include BBC 1Xtra’s MistaJam, Mad Decent’s SpydaT.E.K, and KIIS FM’s DJ Drew.

Enter the contest here.

Related: DJcity and Geffen Records Launch Remix Contest for Avicii’s ‘Without You’

DJcity has teamed up with Geffen Records on a remix contest for Avicii‘s new single “Without You” featuring Sandro Cavazza. The infectious progressive house track recently debuted at No. 18 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

Geffen Records was founded in 1980 by industry heavyweight David Geffen. Earlier this year, Universal Music Group relaunched the label with a roster that includes Avicii, DJ Snake, Lil Jon, AlunaGeorge, and Gryffin.

The winning submission will be released by Geffen Records as an official remix. The winner will also receive a cash prize of $5,000 and be featured on DJcity’s blog and social media.

Get more info and enter the contest here.

DJ Puffy at the 2016 Red Bull Thre3Style World Finals in Santiago, Chile. (Alfred Jürgen Westermeyer/Red Bull)

DJcity will reveal the Red Bull 3Style national finalists for each participating country starting Monday, August 7. Like last year, there will be six finalists per country.

The national finals will take place from September to December. The winner of each, along with three wild cards from non-participating countries, will compete at the world finals in Poland. The wild cards will be announced in September.

For the first time since the competition began, DJs will be allowed to compete with all-in-one controllers in place of players and mixers.

Follow DJcity on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get exclusive 3Style news and content.

Related: Entries Open for Red Bull 3Style

DJ Excess at Mega DJ Center in Houston. (Photo source: Battle Ave.)

DJ Excess, a member of the legendary Ned Hoddings crew, is currently touring to promote his new seven-inch break record, Killable Syllables. The release is a collaboration between Battle Avenue and French portablism company, Mixfader.

The tour will make stops in USA and Europe, with each event featuring a performance from Excess and private “Portable Meet.” Portable Meet is a new event and video series that brings together DJs for unique scratch sessions.

The meet in Madrid, Spain, which is supported by DJcity and Skratcher, will be open to the public. It will take place at Parque del Retiro on May 3 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Current tour schedule:

April 23: Houston at Mega DJ Center
April 28: Paris at Mixfader headquarters with DJ Stresh, Ugly Mac Beer, Nixon, and more
April 29: Paris at Candy Shop with DJ R-Ash
April 30: Brighton, England at Dead Wax Social with Skratch Lordz and Cut2Cut
May 3: Madrid, Spain with DJcity and Skratcher
May 6: Mannheim, Germany at Scratch Buffet with DJ Jazzy Jeff and R.A. the Rugged Man
May 20: Oakland, California

Here’s an example of what the Portable Meets are like:

Related: Mister Remix Gets Busy With Battle Ave’s ‘Phrase Delay Cuts’ Scratch Sentence

DJcity has teamed with veteran Los Angeles DJ/producer Big Syphe to launch Puro Pari, an on-going series of exclusive Latin-inspired club tracks.

The phrase “puro pari,” which loosely translates to “turn up” in Spanish, was first used by Big Syphe and Eric D-Lux during their radio show on Power 106 in the early 2000s. It eventually took off and became a movement in Los Angeles.

Now, DJcity and Big Syphe have brought Puro Pari back to life by enlisting a team of producers to make Latin-inspired remixes, bootlegs, and edits. The tracks are available exclusively on DJcity’s record pool.

“Puro Pari isn’t just a movement or sound but a lifestyle,” Big Syphe says. “Mashing up cultures and genres is something I’ve always done. I’m very excited to bring that to DJcity because over the years I’ve seen them develop their movement to a lifestyle for DJs, introducing them to music from all parts of the world.”

Check out the first batch of tracks below and stay tuned for more.

Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky – Nikko Calor & Big Syphe Puro Pari Remix

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Diplo ft. Deb’s Daughter – Hey Baby – Big Syphe & Julian R Puro Pari Remix

Drake – Fake Love – SpydaT.E.K Puro Pari Remix

Sean Paul ft. Dua Lipa – No Lie – Nikko Calor & Big Syphe Puro Pari Remix

Related: Big Syphe: Must-Have Items in My DJ Bag

DJcity has launched a curated playlist on Spotify to fuel your house parties, workout sessions, road trips, and more.

DJcity Essentials, which will be updated weekly, features tracks from a variety of genres, including hip-hop, R&B, dance, pop, Latin, and dancehall.

Stream the playlist below or within Spotify’s web, desktop, and mobile apps.

Related: DJcity Launches New Recommendation Feature, ‘myDJcity’

DJcity has partnered with music production platform Splice for a sample pack series called Bootleg Bodega. The packs, which are curated by DJcity’s in-house production team, contain sounds geared towards open-format DJs.

The first installment is curated by Los Angeles DJ/producer duo, the Tall Boys.

Download the sample pack and get two months of free access to Splice Sounds here (use promo code DJCITY).

Stay tuned for more packs in the coming months.

Related: Tall Boys Drop Bootleg of YoungBloodZ’ ‘Damn!’ and RL Grime, What So Not and Skrillex’s ‘Waiting’

Rafik, the 2007 DMC World Champion, will perform on the season finale of the MikiDz Show tonight, November 7.

Hosts MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone will also perform sets.

Watch the live stream at 7 p.m. PST on DJcity’s website.

Related: Watch Z-Trip’s MikiDz Show Set

Rafik, the 2007 DMC World Champion, will be the featured performer for the season finale of the MikiDz Show on November 7.

A native of Düsseldorf, Germany, Rafik now resides in Brooklyn, where he focuses on production. In May, Rafik teamed up with Craze on the single “Feel My Sound,” which was featured on DJcity.

The live stream will begin at 7 p.m. PST and be hosted by MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone.

Related: Watch Z-Trip’s MikiDz Show Set