Desi Beats for DJs: How South Asian Music Moves Global Crowds

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Japan’s renowned turntablist, DJ IKU, showcases his toneplay skills while performing a hip-hop quick mix on the latest episode of GENRE BNDR‘s CH419.
The 2010 Red Bull 3Style Japan champion utilizes Serato DJ‘s Key Shift function to execute the transitions.
Watch DJ IKU’s performance above.
Tracklist:
1. Cam’ron – Oh Boy
2. Trey Songz ft. Summer Walker – Back Home
3. Juice WRLD & Marshmello ft. Polo G & The Kid LAROI – Hate The Other Side
4. Aloe Blacc – I Need A Dollar
5. Wiz Khalifa – Still Wiz
6. 6ix9ine – P#NANI
7. Saweetie – Tap In
8. Too $hort – Blow The Whistle
9. Ant Banks ft. MC Ren – Got Ta Hustle
10. Pop Smoke ft. Tyga & Quavo – West Coast Sh#t
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