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DJcity’s 50 Most Downloaded Tracks of 2018
Below is DJcity’s annual chart of the top 50 most downloaded songs of the year. The list was determined by subscriber downloads (the tracks are not DJcity’s picks).
With 11 tracks on the chart, it’s safe to say that 2018 was the year of Drake. Tying in second place with four apiece are Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. And with three tracks on the chart, Tyga officially had a comeback year. Also scoring three each were Post Malone, Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar, Offset, and French Montana.
Check out the chart below.
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- 1. Drake – Nice For What
- 2. Drake – God’s Plan
- 3. Cardi B ft. Bad Bunny & J Balvin – I Like It
- 4. Drake – In My Feelings
- 5. Lil Dicky ft. Chris Brown – Freaky Friday
- 6. Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – Finesse Remix
- 7. Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss
- 8. DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper & Quavo – No Brainer
- 9. Kanye West & Lil Pump ft. Adele Givens – I Love It
- 10. Nicki Minaj – Chun-Li
- 11. BlockBoy JB ft. Drake – Look Alive
- 12. The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar – Pray For Me
- 13. Migos ft. Drake – Walk It Talk It
- 14. Tyga ft. Offset – Taste
- 15. DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Cardi B, & Ozuna – Taki Taki
- 16. Travis Scott ft. Drake, Juicy J, Swae Lee – SICKO MODE
- 17. DJ Snake – Magenta Riddim
- 18. DJ Khaled ft. JAY Z, Future, & Beyonce – Top Off
- 19. Beyonce & JAY-Z – APESH#T
- 20. Childish Gambino – This Is America
- 21. Post Malone ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho
- 22. Post Malone – Better Now
- 23. Sean Paul & David Guetta ft. Becky G – Mad Love
- 24. Tiesto & Dzeko ft. Preme & Post Malone – Jackie Chan
- 25. 6ix9ine ft. Nicki Minaj & Murda Beatz – FEFE
- 26. Tyga – SWISH
- 27. Kodak Black ft. Travis Scott & Offset – ZEZE
- 28. Bad Bunny ft. Drake – MIA
- 29. YG ft. 2 Chainz, Big Sean, & Nicki Minaj – Big Bank
- 30. Drake – Nonstop
- 31. Kendrick Lamar & SZA – All The Stars
- 32. Rae Sremmurd ft. Juicy J – Powerglide
- 33. Calvin Harris ft. PartyNextDoor – Nuh Ready Nuh Ready
- 34. Tinashe ft. Ty Dolla $ign & French Montana – Me So Bad
- 35. Calvin Harris & Sam Smith – Promises
- 36. N.E.R.D. ft. Rihanna & Drake – Lemon Drake Remix
- 37. Drake – I’m Upset
- 38. Ne-Yo ft. Bebe Rexha & Stefflon Don – Push Back
- 39. Lil Wayne – Uproar
- 40. Cardi B ft. Migos – Drip
- 41. Diplo, French Montana, & Lil Pump ft. Zhavia Ward – Welcome To The Party
- 42. Sean Paul & Major Lazer – Tip Pon It
- 43. A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta – Praise The Lord (Da Shine)
- 44. Jason Derulo & David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj & Willy William – Goodbye
- 45. Tyga – Dip
- 46. Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, & James Blake – King’s Dead
- 47. French Montana ft. Drake – No Stylist
- 48. Lil Jon ft. Offset & 2 Chainz – Alive
- 49. Tory Lanez & Ozuna – Pa Mi
- 50. Daddy Yankee – Dura
Antriks Reviews DJ Woody’s Scratch Record, ‘Scratch Sounds No. 1’
Battle Avenue director Antriks is back with a new episode of DJcityTV’s Fresh Press. This time around, he reviews DJ Woody‘s vintage-style scratch record, Scratch Sounds No. 1.
Woody worked with a team of musicians to produce the scratch sentences on the record, which were recorded live. It was released through his label, Woodwurk Records, and is available on both 12-inch and seven-inch vinyl.
Watch Antriks’ review above.
Donae’o Announces ‘Chalice’ Mix Competition
The talented UK artist Donae’o announces his mix competition for his latest single “Chalice”. The competition is open to DJs and producers to make a mix, mash-up, or remix of his club banger.
The winner will win £200 cash, a chance to work with Donae’o himself, and a dubplate of “Chalice”. Four runner-ups will also get a duplate of “Chalice”.
The link for the instrumental and acapella of the single can be found on Donaeo’s Instagram page. To enter, all you have to do is post your entries on Instagram with the hashtag #chalicemixchallenge and @Donaeo in the post.
The competition closes on 21st December and the winner will be announced by Donae’o on 22nd December.
DJ Pasha Drops ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix
DJ Pasha is an open-format DJ/producer from London. He has had summer residencies in Mykonos, Greece. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast below as he delivers a club mix filled with some of the biggest tracks out right now.
Follow DJ Pasha on Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Meek Mill ft. Fabolous & Anuel AA – Uptown Vibes
02. Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Wayne – Good Form
03. Fredo – BMT
04. 6ix9ine ft. Tory Lanez – KIKA
05. City Girls ft. Cardi B – Twerk Remix
06. Richastic – Correct
07. DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Cardi B, & Ozuna – Taki Taki
08. Nio Garcia, Darell, Casper Magico ft. Bad Bunny, Nicky Jam, & Ozuna – Te Bote Remix – J Rythm Remix
09. Bad Bunny ft. Sean Paul & Drake – MIA – Dom Da Bomb Remix
10. Lil Wayne – Uproar – Julian R Puro Pari Starter
11. Jonn Hart ft. Juelz Santana & Too $hort – Whistle Remix
12. Beyonce & JAY-Z – APESH#T
13. Meek Mill ft. Drake – Going Bad
14. Ayo & Teo ft. Lil Yachty – Ay3
15. David Guetta & Steve Aoki ft. Lil Uzi Vert, G-Eazy, & Mally Mall – Motto
16. Kennedy Jones – GCODE
17. Sheck Wes – Mo Bamba
18. French Montana ft. Drake – No Stylist
19. Migos – Superstars
20. Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars, & Kodak Black – Wake Up In The Sky – Jordan Crisp Hype Intro
21. Jay Rock – Win
22. Cardi B ft. Migos – Drip
23. Quality Control, Quavo, & Lil Yachty – Ice Tray
24. Dave ft. Fredo – Funky Friday
Related: Freejak Drops ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix
Listen to DJ Ecko’s DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ Ecko is a HipHop DJ from Paris. He has worked with Hip-Hop artists Fugitive Shemshey & Mannix from Guadalupe Island. He also frequently plays at Soulfood Parties at Sanz’ Club in Paris.
Follow DJ Ecko on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Jigsy King – Gi Me The Weed – Hip-Hop Remix
02. Redman – Whateva Man
03. Jeru The Damaga – Come Clean
04. Cocoa Brovaz ft. Tony Touch & Hurricane G – Spanish Harlem
05. Rampage – Wild For The Night
06. The Fab – Blah
07. Ogc – No Fear
08. Frankie Cutlass – Cypher Pt. 3
09. Heather B – No Doubt
10. Slum Village ft. Phife Dawg – Push It
11. Pharoahe Monch – Got You
Related: Listen to Toha’s DJcity Podcast Mix
Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Dec. 7
Shelco Garcia at Beauty Bar Las Vegas. (Source: Instagram)
A fitting edit that samples Meek and Drizzy’s 2012 anthem, “Amen.”
J Balvin – Reggaeton – Shelco Garcia & Teenwolf Puro Pari Remix
Balvin’s latest single gets transformed into a moombahton heater.
Kaytranada ft. Ty Dolla $ign – NOTHIN LIKE U
The influential producer teams with Ty for a chill, nostalgic track.
Ariana Grande – breathin – SG Lewis Remix
The singer’s smash single receives a groovy, house remix.
Featured on DJcity earlier this week:
– 50 Cent ft. Olivia – Candy Shop – Scissors Remix
– Destructo ft. Busta Rhymes – F#cking Sh#t Up – 4 On The Floor Rework
– Destructo ft. Busta Rhymes – F#cking Sh#t Up – TroyBoi Remix
DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.
DJcity UK’s Most Downloaded Tracks of Nov. 2018
Below is a list of the most-downloaded tracks on DJcity UK during November 2018. This list contains many deep house, UK funky, house, and hiphop tracks that may not be on other DJcity charts. To receive these updates via email, click here.
- 1. Rita Ora – Let You Love Me – James Hype Remix
- 2. Da Beatfreakz ft. AJ & Deano, Swamz, & Cadet – Pumpy
- 3. Geko ft. Not3s – Will Smith
- 4. Calvin Harris & Sam Smith – Promises – MK Remix
- 5. Little Mix ft. Nicki Minaj – Woman Like Me – Dan Judge & Jordan King Remix
- 6. Mr Eazi ft. Sneakbo – Chicken Curry
- 7. OSH – My Ye Is Different
- 8. Ariana Grande – thank u, next – Colin Jay Remix
- 9. Crazy Cousinz ft. Yungen & M.O – Feelings – James Hype Remix
- 10. Unknown T – Homerton B – James Hype Remix
- 11. Benny Blanco & Calvin Harris – I Found You – Charlie Lane Remix
- 12. Skepta ft. LD – Neighbourhood Watch
- 13. DJ S.K.T – Get Up
- 14. Mall Grab – Feel Good House – Craig Knight Remix
- 15. Zara Larsson – Ruin My Life – Futose Remix
- 16. Rak-Su – I Want You To Freak – TRP Remix
- 17. Tion Wayne – On My Life
- 18. CamelPhat & Cristoph ft. Jem Cooke – Breathe
- 19. Kid Cudi – Day ‘N’ Nite – Safety First! Remix
- 20. Calvin Harris & Sam Smith – Promises – Mousse T’s Disco Shizzle
Related: DJcity UK Top 20 – October 2018
Win a Trip to the Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals
Do you know someone who would love to attend the Red Bull Music 3Style IX World Finals in Tapei, Taiwan? Nominate them for a chance to win a paid trip with a guest courtesy of DJcity!
The winner will receive two airline tickets and two hotel rooms at the W Taipei from January 25 to 28. They will also receive VIP access to all world finals events.
Here’s how it works: upload a photo or video of the nominee on Instagram and explain in the caption why they should attend the world finals. You must include the following in your caption: @DJcity’s account, the nominee’s account, and the hashtag #TakeMeToTaiwan. The contest is open worldwide.
Terms and conditions:
Nominee and guest must be at least 18 years old. Only one nomination per account, and multiple nominations for the same person will not increase the chances of winning. Prize is non-transferrable. In the case that the winner is unable to travel on the listed dates, all reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate for travel on other dates. Valid passport is required, and the winner is responsible for satisfying any visa requirements within their country, if applicable. Once airline tickets have been issued, any changes become the responsibility of the ticket holder. No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. A subscription to the DJcity Record Pool is not required to enter the contest. If for any reason listed prize is unavailable, a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded as a substitute. Prize is not redeemable for cash. DJcity and its affiliates take no ownership or responsibility for content uploaded by contestant to Instagram, Facebook or any other third party platforms. This contest is not sponsored by the W Hotel.
Related: Watch: Red Bull 3Style World Finals VIII Mini-Documentary
Spotify Reveals Most-Streamed Artists, Songs, and Albums of 2018
Drake (Source: Instagram)
Spotify has revealed its list of the most-streamed artists, songs, and albums of 2018 on the platform.
With over 8.2 billion streams, Drake is not only the most-streamed artist in the world, but he’s also now the most-streamed artist ever on Spotify. Unsurprisingly, Drizzy also had the most-streamed album and song with Scorpion and “God’s Plan.”
Spotify’s top-streamed female artist was Ariana Grande followed by Dua Lipa and Cardi B. Meanwhile, Post Malone scored two of the most-streamed songs with “rockstar” ft. 21 Savage at No. 3 and “Psycho” ft. Ty Dolla $ign at No. 4.
While hip-hop dominated Spotify’s lists, Latin music continued to grow. J Balvin, Ozuna, and Bad Bunny each landed in the top eight of the most-streamed artist’s list.
See some of the lists below and get the full report on Spotify’s website.
Most-streamed artists:
1. Drake
2. Post Malone
3. Xxxtentacion
4. J Balvin
5. Ed Sheeran
6. Eminem
7. Ozuna
8. Bad Bunny
Most-streamed female artists:
1.Ariana Grande
2. Dua Lipa
3. Cardi B
4. Taylor Swift
5. Camila Cabello
Most-streamed songs:
1. Drake – God’s Plan
2. Xxxtentacion – Sad
3. Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – rockstar
4. Post Malone ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho
5. Drake – In My Feelings
Most-streamed albums:
1. Drake – Scorpion
2. Post Malone – beerbongs & bentleys
3. Xxxtentacion – ?
4. Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa
5. Ed Sheeran – ÷
Listen to DJ Bob’s DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ Bob is from Nuremberg, Germany. His tracks have been featured on DJcity in the past. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast below as he delivers a hip-hop heavy mix.
Follow DJ Bob on Facebook and Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Lil Baby & Gunna – Drip Too Hard
02. Tee Grizzley ft. Lil Pump – B#tches On B#tches
03. 6ix9ine ft. Nicki Minaj & Murda Beatz – FEFE
04. Cardi B – Money
05. Russ – The Flute Song
06. Sheck Wes – Mo Bamba
07. Travis Scott – STARGAZING
08. French Montana ft. Drake – No Stylist
09. Flipp Dinero – Leave Me Alone
10. Lil Mosey – Noticed
11. Juice WRLD – Lucid Dreams
12. DJ Bob & Fabobeatz ft. Jermanee & Prince Stamina – Talk 2 Much
13. Kodak Black ft. Travis Scott & Offset – ZEZE
14. Tyga ft. Nicki Minaj – Dip Remix
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