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Sunday 27 October 2019

Beatsource and DJ Spider Launch ‘The 20 Podcast’

DJ Spider
DJ Spider at Hakkasan Nightclub in Las Vegas (Source: Facebook)

Beatsource, the new digital music service from Beatport and DJcity, has launched The 20 Podcast. Hosted by DJ Spider, the show features interviews with influential DJs and music industry professionals. Spider and the guests begin by going through standout tracks from Beatsource’s weekly list of must-have songs, The 20.

For the debut episode, Spider sits down with Miles Beard, VP of A&R at Artist Partner/Artist Publishing Group (APG), an arm of Atlantic Records. Miles was responsible for signing Charlie Puth and has A&R’d hits for stars like David Guetta, Pitbull, and Jason Derulo. Miles discusses his journey from starting as a DJ in Los Angeles to becoming a successful A&R.

Watch two clips below, and listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud or Spotify.

Related Post: Beatsource Public Beta Launches

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Saturday 26 October 2019

Club Tracks for Halloween 2019

Halloween

Halloween

Halloween is around the corner, and DJcity’s Music Director Kidd Spin has put together a list of tracks for this year’s parties. The collection includes exclusive edits from DJcity’s in-house producers.

Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity exclusive)

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Nicky Romero – Everybody Clap – Anthem Kingz Halloween Party Starter *
DJ Snake & J Balvin ft. Tyga – Loco Contigo – MFresh Halloween Tone Play *
John Carpenter – Halloween Theme – Lil Jon & DJ Kontrol Remix
Kidd Spin – The Crypt Keeper’s Party – 100 Transition Stinger *
Kidd Spin – The Crypt Keeper’s Party – 125 Transition Stinger *
Kodak Black ft. NLE Choppa & DB Omerta – Zombie
Luniz – I Got 5 On It – Tall Boys Us 86 Transition Stinger *
Mariah, Arcangel & Darrel – Perreito Remix – Luis R Halloween Intro *
Mr. Butter – The Purge (Are You Ready)
Onderkoffer – It – Halloween Trap Remix
Ozuna – Baila Baila Baila – MFresh Halloween Tone Play *
PeteDown – Boogeyman
Skytech & DNF – Open Your Mind – Audiorokk Halloween Party Starter *
The Stickmen – Trick Or Treat 2019
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Friday 25 October 2019

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Oct. 25

Solardo

Solardo
Solardo performing at Café Mambo in Ibiza (Source: Instagram)

Kanye West – Follow God
A stand out track from Yeezy’s long awaited new album Jesus Is King.

Lizzo ft. Ariana Grande – Good As Hell Remix
The “Truth Hurts” singer enlists Grande for this uplifting remix.

Megan Thee Stallion & VickeeLo – Ride Or Die
Two hip-hop stars team up for this energetic track off of the Queen & Slim soundtrack.

Marshall Jefferson & Solardo – Move Your Body
The Manchester house duo update the 1986 classic by Marshall Jefferson.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– BEAUZ & Maggie Szabo – Sayonara – Kastra Remix

– Eminem – Without Me – Kevin D Remix

DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.

Related Post: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Oct. 18

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Friday 25 October 2019

Listen to Binnie Smalls’ DJcity Podcast Mix

Binnie Smalls is a DJ/Producer from Stockholm, Sweden. She is co-founder of the label Safari Records and is a regular mixer at Trädgården which is considered one of Swedens top venues. Stream or download her DJcity Podcast mix below.

Follow Binnie Smalls on Facebook and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Stay Flee Get Lizzy ft. Tory Lanez, Fredo & Popcaan – 2 Cups
02. Stormzy – Vossi Bop – Binnie Smalls Jaëls GRAPOE Big Booty Problem Edit
03. Sean Paul – Get Busy – Tall Boys Drop It Bootleg
04. Beenie Man – Dude – Binnie Smalls Whistle Edit
05. Cham – Vitamin S – Binnie Smalls Whistle Edit
06. Young Thug ft. J. Cole & Travis Scott – The London – Trayze Southern Hospitality Blend
07. Young Thug ft. J. Cole & Travis Scott – The London – Paul Mond Flip
08. J Balvin – Reggaeton – Jesus Fernandez Salsaton Remix
09. Aidonia – Yeah Yeah – DJames Mi Gente Edit
10. Missy Elliott – Pass That Dutch – Anthem Kingz Loco Bootleg
11. Fuse ODG ft. Kwamz & Flava, Olamide, & Joey B – Cool Down
12. Stylo G – Dumpling
13. Afro B & Slim Jxmmi – Fine Wine & Hennessy
14. Ms Banks – Snack
15. Kida Kudz ft. Wiley – Bounce
16. Vybz Kartel – One Way
17. Christopher Martin – Dem Vex
18. Vybz Kartel – Any Weather

Related: Listen to DJ Riskit’s DJcity Podcast Mix

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Friday 25 October 2019

Mojaxx Shares Advice, Favorite DJ Gear, and More on ‘Off The Record’ Podcast

During this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event, DJcity’s own Mojaxx sat down for an interview with the Off The Record podcast crew. He talks about his first gear setup, DJing with streaming music, pros and cons of social media, and more. He also shares his top pieces of advice for beginner DJs.

Off The Record is a DJ culture-oriented podcast hosted by the Crossfader online DJ school. Based in the UK, Crossfader offers classes in DJ hardware/software and turntablism.

Watch Mojaxx’s interview above.

Related Post: Mojaxx Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

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Wednesday 23 October 2019

AKG DMS300 Wireless Microphone System Review

On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a look at the AKG DMS300 wireless microphone system.

The DMS300 is a digital wireless system that operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. It is an affordable solution for mobile DJing, club installations, and more.

Watch Mojaxx’s review above.

Related Post: ‘MikiDz Podcast’: The Importance of Using a Microphone

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Wednesday 23 October 2019

TipsyHan Drops High-Energy Routine for DJcityTV

TipsyHan, a member of the DJcity Malaysia team, has dropped a high-energy routine for DJcityTV.

A resident of Kuala Lumpur, TipsyHan has been a fixture in the Malaysian battle scene since 2011. In 2013, he competed in the Red Bull 3Style Malaysia finals.

Tracklist:

1. French Montana – Slide – Instrumental
2. Saweetie – My Type – Instrumental
3. David Jay & TyRo – Hands High – Acapella
4. Usher feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris – Yeah! – KidCutUp vs Buko Breaks Edit

Follow TipsyHan on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube

Related Post: Watch Nico Oso’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

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Wednesday 23 October 2019

Beauty & the Beats Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

Beauty & the Beats is a DJ from Kiel, Germany. He played more than 20 festivals this past season, including Hurricane and Kosmonaut. He also hosts his own festival in Kiel, Beauty & the Beats Sommerfest Open Air. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

Follow Beauty & the Beats on Facebook and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Good Times Ahead – DJ Tool 8 – Beauty & the Beats Intro Edit
02. Mittone – Bassdown
03. Fatboy Slim – Praise You
04. Chris Lorenzo – Hallucinogen – Beauty & the Beats `Barbara`Edit
05. MC Fioti, Future, J Balvin, Stefflon Don, & Juan Magan – Bum Bum Tam Tam – Rafik Refix
06. Michael Brun – Jalouzi
07. Matroda x Migos – Bad N Bump – Rattn Edit
08. Beauty & the Beats – ID (unreleased)
09. Gigi D’Agostino – Bla Bla Bla
10. DJ Zinc & Chris Lorenzo – Gammy Elbow
11. Corona – Rhythm Of The Night
12. Major Lazer vs Kelis – Milkshake Da Floor – Brand-X Edit
13. Qlank x MC GW – Eliminate Atura – Beauty & the Beats Kill Edit
14. Marten Hørger – Church
15. Hood Groove x Bellecour – Madonnas Fonky Beat – Beauty & the Beats Edit
16. Beauty & The Beats – ID (unreleased)
17. Wuki – Bang That Warehouse
18. GODAMN & Crossnaders x Beyonce – Girls – Beauty & the Beats Edit
19. Herobust x The White Stripes – Seven Nation Busted – Beauty & the Beats Edit
20. Destructo – Party Up – GTA x Wuki Remix
21. Daniel Caine – Theme From The A-Team
22. Childish Gambino – This Is America – Tapecut remix
23. Zonderling x Don Diablo x Daft Punk – Harder Tunnel Vision – Beauty & the Beats Edit
24. PAX – Snake
25. Malaa x Noizu – Music Sounds Better With You
26. Valentino Khan & Chris Lorenzo – Flip The Switch
27. Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams – DeeVoe x Beauty & the Beats Edit
28. Junior Senior x Bellecour – Move Your Feet x Right About – Beauty & the Beats `Elephant` Edit
29. DJ Snake ft. Tchami, Malaa & Mercer – Made In France
30. Armin Van Buuren – Blah Blah Blah – K.I.D x Le Twins flip

Related Post: Listen to DJ E.T.E’s DJcity Podcast Mix

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Monday 21 October 2019

iZotope Mastering Software Now Available in Serato Studio


Source: Serato

Serato has teamed up with iZotope to bring their powerful music mastering software to Serato Studio. iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements plug-in is now included in Serato Studio users’ subscriptions.

Ozone 9 Elements comes with a selection of mastering presets that allow beatmakers to produce professional-sounding tracks. For a more tailored sound, the plug-in’s “Master Assistant” feature will analyze your track and create a custom preset based on your style.

Watch Serato’s Ozone 9 Elements video below and click here for more info.

Related Post: DJcity Teams With Serato for Serato Studio Workshop Series, ‘DJs Make Beats’

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Friday 18 October 2019

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Oct. 18

Phantoms

Phantoms
Phantoms (Source: Facebook)

Afro B ft. T-Pain – Condo
The Drogba hitmaker enlists T-Pain for this mellow Afrobeats cut.

Phantoms – Say It – A-Trak Remix
Legendary DJ A-Trak remixes this house track from the Los Angeles-based electronic duo.

Daddy Yankee – Que Tire Pa Lante
The Puerto Rican reggaeton star is back with another energetic feel-good song.

Armin Van Buuren ft. Ne-Yo – Unlove You
The Dutch DJ/producer teams up with R&B icon, Ne-Yo, for this soulful dance single.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Ne-Yo – Miss Independent – Furo & D’Maduro Remix

DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.

Related Post: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Oct. 11

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