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Desi Beats for DJs: How South Asian Music Moves Global Crowds
Desi 101: What Exactly Is Desi Music?
Let’s clear something up: Desi isn’t a genre. It’s a cultural identity.
“Desi” is how South Asians across the diaspora refer to themselves and their culture. So when we say Desi music, we’re talking about the huge spectrum of South Asian sounds being created by artists from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and beyond – both at home and abroad.
And that’s the beauty of it. Whether it’s classic Bollywood, high-energy Bhangra, or Urban Desi bangers built for Western dance floors, the sounds are global.
For DJs, understanding this world opens up a powerful connection to multicultural crowds. South Asian music isn’t niche anymore – its packed dance floors in Toronto, London, NYC, and LA. And we’ve got the crates to prove it. 🔥
👉 Explore South Asian music on DJcity
Bollywood: Not Just a Film Genre, a Dance Floor Weapon
Bollywood music goes way beyond the movies.
Yes, it’s the soundtrack to India’s mega film industry – but it’s also emotional love songs, catchy hooks, and full-blown dance anthems that dominate South Asian weddings, festivals, and clubs worldwide.
It’s high energy. It’s full of color. And if you’re DJing a cross-cultural crowd, it’s a must-have in your crate.
The best part? Bollywood tracks blend beautifully with global pop, EDM, and hip-hop, giving open-format DJs endless remix potential. 💥
🗂️ Tap into our Bollywood edits and remixes now on DJcity
Bhangra & Punjabi: Built Different, Played Everywhere
Let’s talk Bhangra. Originating from Punjab, it started as folk music tied to harvest celebrations. But today, it’s global.
You hear it in wedding dance circles, club nights in Canada, and stadium anthems in the UK. The dhol drums hit hard, the vocals bring the vibe, and the energy is unmatched.
Closely related, Punjabi music has evolved into its own beast – mixing folk with Hip-Hop, pop, and club sounds. Artists like Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla, AP Dhillon and Sidhu Moose Wala are pushing Punjabi music straight into the mainstream.
DJs: if your crowd is even slightly Desi, these tracks should already be in rotation.
🔊 Grab the latest Bhangra and Punjabi heat on DJcity

AP Dhillon – Deeozzz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Urban Desi to Desi Pop: Where South Asia Meets the Streets
Urban Desi isn’t new – but it’s still a relevant genre.
Think Jay Sean, Raghav, Rishi Rich: South Asian artists raised in the West, blending R&B, Hip-Hop, and pop with Desi melodies. This genre came out of the UK in the early 2000s, and it still goes off.
Fast-forward to today, Urban Desi has evolved into Desi Pop and you’ll hear those same vibes in tracks by Ezu, Mickey Singh, and Tesher – flipping the sound for TikTok and the global charts.
If you’re building a South Asian crossover set, Desi Pop gives you that sweet spot between familiarity and flavor.
🎧 Start with our Desi Pop starter pack on DJcity

Tesher – Neha.sharma.mjj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Indo House: Traditional Roots, Future Club Energy
If you haven’t heard of Indo House yet, you will soon.
Born out of NYC and led by the Indo Warehouse collective, this sound blends South Asian instruments and textures with deep house and progressive club grooves. It’s moody, hypnotic, and undeniably vibey.
DJs like Skrillex are already on board. So are late-night sets in Berlin, Brooklyn, and Goa.
This is Desi at its most future-facing – where tabla meets 4-on-the-floor, and South Asian vocals float over minimal basslines.
💿 We’re dropping Indo House essentials weekly – get in early
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🔝 Picks For The Week: The Weeknd, Doechii, Playboi Carti, PinkPantheress, Tiësto + More
Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. View them all here.
Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive)
- The Weeknd & Doechii (ft. Playboi Carti) – Timeless Remix
- PinkPantheress – Illegal
- Tiësto, Odd Mob & Goodboy – Won’t Be Possible
- Pitbull & Sensato – No Te Hagas
- Jaden Bojsen & Sami Brielle – LET’S GO – MarkCutz Hype Edit *
- Dua Lipa – New Rules – Lincoln Baio Una Noche Con Hugel Edit *
- Rihanna – Please Don’t Stop The Music – Serg Sniper Maurya Edit *
- Drake – NOKIA – SpydaT.E.K Planet Rock Remix
- Pickle – Stereo Love
- Vice – Down In The DM
DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here.
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Hot New Music From Don Toliver, Doja Cat, Selena Gomez, benny blanco, Major Lazer, T.I., The Weeknd + Much More!
Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. View them all here.
Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive)
- Don Toliver (ft. Doja Cat) – Lose My Mind
- Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell & Vandelux – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
- Selena Gomez & benny blanco – Talk
- Biscits – Crush
- Major Lazer (ft. MØ & DJ Snake) – Lean On – Freejak Remix –
- T.I. – Bring Em Out – Richastic Remix *
- The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face – Rogerson Remix *
- Cajmere & Green Velvet – Brighter Days – KidCutUp vs. Alok Acap Intro *
- Jade – Don’t Walk Away – Lincoln Baio Go Down Edit *
- Waka Flocka Flame – Grove St. Party – SH8K Miami 2 Ibiza Remix
DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here.
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🍦R.O.A.D. Podcast – Flavor Of The Month (May 2025)
Flavor of the Month serves up a fresh batch of exclusive DJ edits, remixes, and bootlegs, carefully selected by the ROAD Podcast crew. These standout picks are only available on DJcity – consider them your monthly treat for keeping sets fresh.
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🔽 For full download access to these edits and much more, new users can subscribe to DJcity for only $10.
Here are the #FOTM selections for May 2025:
- Chris Lake & Ragie Ban – Toxic – Tall Boys Throwback Intro
- Cajmere & Green Velvet – Brighter Days – Alok Remix
- Snap! – Rhythm Is a Dancer – Freejak Remix
- Jake Shore & Rich DietZ – Everybody – Tall Boys Acap Intro
- Cascada – Everytime We Touch – Hardwell & Maurice West Remix
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🏆 What DJs Couldn’t Stop Downloading – April 2025 Edition 📈
These are DJcity’s most downloaded tracks of April 2025. Our monthly charts feature top downloads from around the world, plus regional charts for Latin, UK, Germany, Asia, and South Asia.
- Doechii – Anxiety – Sir Marcus & MarkCutz Remix
- Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline – Two Friends Remix
- Nelly – Ride Wit Me – Richastic Remix
- Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT. – DJ Juize Hype Edit
- Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe – J Bruus Remix
- Drake – NOKIA
- Timbaland (ft. Keri Hilson & D.O.E.) – The Way I Are – Mc Grizz Remix
- Pretty Ricky – On The Hotline – ETX Popular Edit
- Robin S. – Show Me Love – Marlon Galvao Remix
- Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive – KidCutUp vs FRASER Acap Intro
➡️➡️ View the full list here.
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🌊🌴DJcity x DJ R-Tistic: West Coast Party Playlist ☀️😎
DJcity has teamed up with LA’s own DJ R-Tistic to curate a fresh playlist packed with West Coast rap anthems, guaranteed to light up any party from San Diego to Sacramento.
An internationally acclaimed DJ, R-Tistic is known for rocking events for stars like Issa Rae, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, and Floyd Mayweather. His high-energy sets, expert crowd reading, and global gigs across ten countries have made him one of the industry’s go-to DJs. With over 8 million plays on his mixes and videos, he’s a proven party starter – whether live or virtual for brands like BET.
Now, he’s bringing the heat to DJcity with a playlist built to move the crowd. Tap in and turn up the West Coast vibes!
🔗 Click here to access DJ R-Tistic’s West Coast Bangers playlist
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