Turntablism

DJ Woody performs on the “MikiDz Show” at DJcity in Los Angeles on October 3, 2016. (Credit: Julian Melanson)

Award-winning turntablist DJ Woody has launched a subscription service for scratch DJs. The Woodwurk Members Club offers a digital library of scratch sounds with new content released each month.

The royalty-free scratch sample library comes from Woody’s past and forthcoming vinyl releases. Subscribers will also have access to unreleased material and other exclusive content.

Watch the Woodwurk Members Club promo video below.

Related: Antriks Reviews DJ Woody’s Scratch Record, ‘Scratch Sounds No. 1’

Italian turntablist/producer TY1 has put down a routine for DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions. The former ITF Italy champion flips Valentino Khan‘s track “Pump” and Nicki Minaj‘s “Only.”

After finding success in the battle circuit, the Bologna native made a name for himself as a producer. In 2016, he released his full-length album Hardship. He has also collaborated with artists from across the globe, including Major Lazer‘s Walshy Fire on the track “Bow Chi Bow.”

Follow TY1 on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

Got what it takes to be featured on the next “Bedroom Sessions” episode? Send a sample video to brs@djcity.com.

Related: Watch DJ DELightfull’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

In January, we traveled to Taipei, Taiwan to attend the Red Bull Music 3Style World Finals IX. The week-long event included five nights of battles, pre- and after-parties, panel discussions, tours of the city and surrounding area, plus more.

Watch our mini-documentary above.

Related: Watch: DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Q&A at Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals

Eskei83 at the Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals at Omni Nightclub in Taipei, Taiwan on Jan. 26, 2019.

German DJ/producer Eskei83 has been working hard since winning the Red Bull Music 3Style World Finals in 2014. The Dresden native has performed around the world and developed his production skills, delivering originals, remixes, and edits on a regular basis. He also helped launched a label, Crispy Crust Records.

In January, Eskei performed a guest set at the 3Style World Finals in Taiwan. The former world champion’s selection included a variety of edits that he produced specifically for the set. He has now made those edits available exclusively to DJcity subscribers and also shared a video of the performance.

Download the edits and watch the video below.

Reel 2 Real – I Like To Move It – Eskei83 Move Dem Body Bootleg
Stardust – Music Sounds Better With You – Eskei83 Remix
Travis Scott – Goosebumps – Eskei83 Vicious Bootleg
Travis Scott – NO BYSTANDERS – Eskei83 Vexed Bootleg
Travis Scott ft. Drake, Juicy J, & Swae Lee – SICKO MODE – Eskei83 Ice Cold Blend

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Swizterland’s DJ JAY-K has flipped Travis Scott’s‘s hit song “SICKO MODE” in a routine for DJcityTV. The track was one of DJcity’s most downloaded songs of 2018.

The turntablist is a four-time DMC Switzerland Champion and a three-time ITF Italy Champion. He is also the tour DJ for Italian artist Gue Pequeno.

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Related: Watch DJ JAY-K Flip Lil Uzi Vert’s ‘444+222’

DJcity’s Arizona representative Chris Villa performs a mini mix using two tracks from DJcity Trends and two throwbacks.

Tracklist:

1. David Banner – Get Like Me
2. 6ix9ine ft. Tory Lanez – KIKA – NXASTY Remix
3. Jay Z – I Just Wanna Love You – Chris Villa Acapella Transition
4. Don Diablo ft. Nate Dogg – I Got Love

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DJcity Trends is a monthly collection of tracks intended to help DJs discover new and buzzing club tracks. The songs are hand-picked by influential DJs from around the world.

Related: Watch Chris Villa’s ‘Trends Mix’ for January 2019

Canadian DJ/producer duo Thugli have thrown down an energetic set for Serato’s In the Mix series. Their creative mix is a 14-minute rollercoaster of bass house, future bass, trap, and more. Thugli’s performance includes an impressive display of their world-class turntablism skills.

Watch their set above.

Related: Watch: Cosmo Baker Performs Mini Mix for Serato

Canadian turntablist deejay t-jr. has dropped a routine for DJcityTV. In it, she flips Anderson .Paak‘s “Come Down Remix” and Eric B. & Rakim’s “Know the Ledge.”

The Toronto native is a frequent competitor in the DJ battle circuit, including the DMC and IDA competitions. She was also a Red Bull Music 3Style IX Canada finalist.

Watch deejay t-jr.’s routine above.

Follow deejay t-jr. on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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

DJ DELightfull, a 25-year-old turntablist from Bulgaria, has delivered a routine for DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions. DELightfull cuts and juggles throwback hip-hop along with some jazz classics.

DELightfull has only been DJing for a few years, but he’s already performed throughout Europe and as far away as Scotland and China. In his hometown of Sofia, he runs a monthly event called “Beats and Cuts” with his crew The Innkeepers.

Tracklist:

1. Brooklyn Funk Essentials – Bop Hop
2. DJ Drez & Marty Williams – Jazz Funk
3. Cal Tjader – Cubano Chant
4. De La Soul – Watch Out – Instrumental
5. DJ DELightfull – Scratch Sentence
6. Jeremy Steig – Howlin’ For Judy
7. Starving Artists Crew – Motivate
8. Jurassic 5 – Gotta Understand

Follow DJ DELightfull on Facebook, Instagram, and Mixcloud.

Got what it takes to be featured on the next “Bedroom Sessions” episode? Send a sample video to brs@djcity.com.

Related: Watch DJ ELEOS’ ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

The Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals have begun in Taipei, Taiwan! To kick things off, the contestants on Monday took part in a drawing to find out who they’ll compete against and when. The judges were also revealed.

Watch the recap above and view the schedule below.

Round 1

Contestants: Mr. Tone, Ronfa, Hamma, FISA, Nutty, Ride
Judges: Puffy, Nina Las Vegas, Grandtheft, Shintaro
Date and time: January 23 at 22:00 GMT+8 / 6 a.m. PT
Venue: AI

Round 2

Contestants: REDEF, Lautaro Palenque, Worm, Beats, Mighty Atom, Trapment
Judges: Hedspin, Nu-Mark, Craze, BYTE
Date and time: January 24 at 22:00 GMT+8 / 6 a.m. PT
Venue: Klash

Round 3

Contestants: Praktyczna Pani, Georgia, ONDRASH, O-One, Turne, FUMMY
Judges: Aleqs Notal, Skratch Bastid, Four Color Zack, Damianito
Date and time: January 25 at 22:00 GMT+8 / 6 a.m. PT
Venue: Franny

Round 4

Contestants: Ameeth Shah, Morenno, J. Espinosa, Mark Thompson, Doc Trashz, Afro
Judges: DinPei, 2¢, ESKEI83, RayRay
Date and time: January 26 at 21:00 GMT+8 / 5 a.m. PT
Venue: OMNI

Stay tuned for more exclusive 3Style coverage.

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