DJcityTV

While veteran DJs may be used to playing longer sets, new DJs might not be getting the same experience. Promoters have started booking more DJs per event, which means each DJ ends up with a shorter time slot. But there are a lot of skills that DJs can only learn by rocking a party for more than an hour.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about the advantages of playing longer sets and why promoters should book fewer DJs per event.

Related: Should All DJs Know How to Scratch?

DJ Jazzy Jeff‘s PLAYLIST Retreat gave attendees the opportunity to showcase their unique musical style on the decks. Veteran club DJ/producer Jubilee did just that with a set of dancehall, bass music, and hip-hop that hinted at her Miami roots.

Jubilee is signed to Mixpak Records, where she released her debut full-length album After Hours in 2016. The tastemaker also shares her global bass sound through her show on BBC Radio 1’s Residency.

Watch her set above.

Follow Jubilee on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

Related: Watch: Rich Medina’s Set at PLAYLIST Retreat

DJ Brace and Asian Hawk, two of the world’s most innovative turntablists, have joined forces on a routine for DJcityTV.

While this is their first time working together, both DJs are veterans of the battle scene. Brace is a three-time DMC world champion and Asian Hawk has claimed five UK DMC titles.

With only twelve hours to put together a routine, the duo created a soulful, R&B-tinged song. Asian Hawk combined singing and finger drumming, while Brace played a melody by scratching with the Fretless Fader.

Watch above.

Follow DJ Brace on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

Follow Asian Hawk on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

Related: Watch Turntablist and Singer Asian Hawk Perform ‘Shining’

DJ Michael 5000 Watts recently stopped by DJcity to throw down a mix using Roland’s DJ-808 controller. Watts is the founder and owner of the legendary Swishahouse record label and a mixer on Houston’s 97.9 The Box.

Swishahouse was influential in the rise of the “chopped and screwed” sound, releasing hits from Mike Jones, Paul Wall, and more.

In his routine, Watts chops up Southern hip-hop tracks, scratches acapellas, and puts the DJ-808’s range of features to use.

Watch above.

Tracklist:

1. Smackwater – Intro
1. Treal Lee & Prince Rick – Throwed Off (F#ck Everybody)
2. Mike Jones ft. Slim Thug & Paul Wall – Still Tippin’ – Acapella
3. DJ Khaled ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, & Rick Ross – All I Do Is Win
4. Beyonce & JAY-Z – APESH#T
5. Z-Ro – Outro

Follow DJ Michael 5000 Watts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Related: Travel Tips for DJs Visiting Houston

Back in June, Mojaxx provided an exclusive preview of Allen & Heath’s Xone:96 mixer. Now, after spending a couple of weeks with a production unit, Mo delivers his verdict.

Watch on this week’s Tips and Tricks.

Related: Review: Rane SEVENTY-TWO Mixer

Introducing the Red Bull Music 3Style IX South Africa finalists: Eighty6, DJ Willy, DJ Shameless, GREMLIN, DJ Soosh, and Ameeth Shah. All six will compete in Cape Town on Nov. 1.

Check out the full list of national finalists here.

Stay tuned for more exclusive 3Style coverage.

Related: Watch: Red Bull Music 3Style IX Argentina Finalists

After a brief hiatus, Battle Avenue director Antriks is back with a new episode of DJcityTV’s Fresh Press. On this episode, he travels to Germany to dig through the back catalog of Berlin-based label, Dusty Donuts.

The label specializes in reworks of classic hip-hop and funk pressed on seven-inch vinyl. The analog purists at Dusty Donuts also run a booking agency focused on vinyl-only DJs.

Watch the review above and check out Dusty Donuts’ releases here.

Related: Antriks and DJ Excess Review Thud Rumble’s Digital Breaks

DJ Jazzy Jeff‘s PLAYLIST Retreat was stacked with veterans. One of them was Rich Medina, the legendary DJ/producer from Philadelphia. During his stay, Rich served up a vibey, all-45 set of soul, jazz, and funk that would satisfy any beat digger.

Watch the half-hour performance above.

Related: Watch: Natasha Diggs’ Set at PLAYLIST Retreat

Here they are, the Red Bull Music 3Style IX Canada finalists: Floetic, Trapment, dj Lykx, Tom Fleming, Walter Deans, and deejay t-jr. All six will compete in Vancouver on Oct. 21.

Check out the full list of national finalists here.

Stay tuned for more exclusive 3Style coverage.

Related: Watch: Red Bull Music 3Style IX Argentina Finalists

The world of portablism continues to evolve. On this week’s episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx looks at the latest gear to enhance your portable turntable. Included in his wrap-up are products from Jesse Dean Designs, Infinity Faders, Portablism Gear, and Woodwurk Records.

Related: The Best New Portablism Gear of 2017?