DJ Culture
‘My DJcities With DJ Spryte’: Travel Essentials and Gig-Booking Tips
Touring open-format DJ/producer Spryte is back with another installment of his vlog series, My DJcities with DJ Spryte. In this episode, Spryte shares some of his travel essentials and talks to a talent buyer about gig-booking etiquette.
Watch the episode above and stay tuned for more from DJ Spryte.
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‘R.O.A.D. Live Podcast’: What Song Do You Play When You Need a Restroom Break?
Last week, the R.O.A.D. Podcast brought their show to the nightclubs of Las Vegas for some live interviews. In this segment, the crew asked both local and out-of-town DJs a very pressing question, what is your go-to song when you need to run to the restroom during a gig?
Check out their responses above and watch last week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast here.
This live podcast is brought to you by Don Julio and was filmed at Park MGM‘s Best Friend and On the Record.
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Watch: Treble T Discusses the Real Value of Vinyl on DJ Volatile’s ‘Selectors’
On the debut episode of Selectors, London’s DJ Volatile spoke to UK’s renowned DJ, Treble T. The BBC Radio 1Xtra veteran presenter and Rampage Sound host explained what he considers to be the real value of vinyl records.
Treble also discussed how he adapted, survived, and flourished when all of his music was taken from him at a time when it was nearly impossible to replace.
Watch the first episode of Selectors above and stay tuned for more from DJ Volatile.
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‘MikiDz Podcast’: The Charlie Sloth Interview
On this week’s episode of the MikiDz Podcast, UK radio personality Charlie Sloth pays the crew a visit. They discuss his come up on BBC Radio 1, his Fire In The Booth freestyle sessions, the London club scene, and more.
Watch the MikiDz Podcast above. It is also available on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, and Spotify.
The MikiDz Podcast is a talk-show that discusses news and topics in the DJ and nightlife industries. It is hosted by MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell. The MikiDz Show, which is also hosted by Miki and Dainjazone, features live performances from the world’s most-skilled DJs.
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‘My DJcities With DJ Spryte’: How to Get Your Music Placed on Record Pools
Los Angeles-based DJ/producer Spryte is back with the third episode of his vlog series, My DJcities with DJ Spryte.
On this episode, Spryte travels to Whitefish, Montana to play at Casey’s nightclub. While there, he goes over his music organization system in Serato. Then Spryte heads back to Los Angeles to the DJcity/Beatsource offices to talk with music director Kidd Spin about getting your music placed on record pools.
Watch the episode above and stay tuned for more from DJ Spryte.
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DJ Semtex Launches Range of Cases
To celebrate a decade of pivotal radio shows, podcasts, live events, and interviews DJ Semtex has launched his own range of cases for phones and tablets to see us into 2020. They are available for all models in hard back, soft gel, or hybrid versions.
Prices start from £12.95 and are available to purchase now on Amazon.
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‘My DJcities With DJ Spryte’: What Talent Buyers Look For When Hiring DJs
Los Angeles-based DJ/producer Spryte is back with the second episode of his vlog series, My DJcities with DJ Spryte. The series gives a look into the life of a touring DJ.
This time around, Spryte travels from Riverside, California to Reno, Nevada. Between club gigs, he offers insight into his gig-prepping process and talks to the talent buyer at Edge Nightclub about what she looks for when booking DJs.
Watch the second episode above and stay tuned for more from DJ Spryte.
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David Delane Wins Red Bull 3Style Germany Final
David Delane at the Red Bull 3Style National Final in Hamburg on Nov. 21, 2019. (Source: Abigail Stephenson / Red Bull Content Pool)
David Delane won the Red Bull 3Style X Germany National Final last Thursday, competing against DJ E.T.E, LaikyLaik, Mr. Tone, DJ Deiz, and DJ Kid Rush.
David Delane is an open-format DJ based out of Berlin. This is his first Red Bull 3Style national final win.
Listen to David Delane’s winning set below.
View the national finals schedule here.
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Stonic Wins Red Bull 3Style Italy Final
Stonic at the Red Bull 3Style National Final in Catania on Nov. 15, 2019. (Source: Abigail Stephenson / Red Bull Content Pool)
Stonic won the Red Bull 3Style X Italy National Final last Friday, competing against SupaMario, Doto, Sonny Denja, Stema, and ANTARES COLOR.
Stonic is no stranger to winning competitions, he is a two-time IDA Italy Vice Champion and former DMC Italy Vice Champion. It is his first Red Bull 3Style national final win.
Listen to Stonic’s winning set below.
View the national finals schedule here.
Related Post: Watch: Red Bull 3Style X Italy Finalists
DJames Wins Red Bull 3Style UK Final
DJames at the Red Bull 3Style National Final in Manchester on Nov. 14, 2019. (Source: Abigail Stephenson / Red Bull Content Pool)
DJcity’s very own, DJames, won the Red Bull 3Style X UK National Final last Thursday, competing against DJ Rumz, Revrt, X-Ray Ted, DJ L-Biz, and DJ Isit.
DJames is a music editor for DJcity, the Dancehall and Afrobeats curator for Beatsource, and resident DJ for the Reggae Recipe show on Capital XTRA. It is his first national final win.
Listen to DJames’ winning set below.
View the national finals schedule here.
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