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One of the highlights of DJ Jazzy Jeff’s PLAYLIST Retreat was a series of performances from renowned DJs and producers. This included a set from legendary DJ/producer Kenny Dope, who dropped an all-45 set of classic funk.

Kenny Dope rose to prominence as one-half of the house production duo Masters At Work, alongside Little Louie Vega. The New York native later achieved solo success under his alias The Bucketheads. Over the years, Dope’s work has earned him four Grammy nominations.

Watch his performance above.

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Indianapolis isn’t exactly famous for its turntablism community. The Midwest city has some world-class talent, though. On this episode of DJcityTV’s Cutting Room, DJs ALEE, Billy Muff, Topspeed, Nathan Gregory, Nick Laguzza, Matsu, and Niko Flores represent for their city in a three-minute session. The video was filmed at the Deckademics DJ school.

You might remember Matsu and Muff from DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions series. Muff kicked off the series in 2013 and Matsu was featured on it in 2017 before becoming DJcity’s Midwest representative.

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Mojaxx is always looking for ways to make his sets sound different from the next DJ, and Eventide’s H9 Harmonizer effects pedal does just that.

A respected brand in the world of effects, Eventide made its name in the ’70s with studio equipment. Its gear has been used by legendary musicians likes of Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, and Eno.

Its H9 Harmonizer was designed for guitar and synth players. However, as Mo points out, there have always been DJs who look for ways to bring studio-quality effects to the booth.

Watch his review above on this week’s Tips and Tricks.

Introducing the Red Bull Music 3Style IX Russia finalists: DJ Husky, MAIB, DJ Worm, Fantastic Fresh, AIR Shock, and Dj Slow. All six will compete in Moscow on Nov. 10.

Check out the full list of national finalists here.

Stay tuned for more exclusive 3Style coverage.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Here they are, the Red Bull Music 3Style IX Lebanon finalists: DNK, Edrien, Pierre G, DJ Beats, Jad Saade, and Elio Safetly. All six will compete in Beirut on Nov. 3.

Check out the full list of national finalists here.

Stay tuned for more exclusive 3Style coverage.

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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

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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.

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