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Watch: Indianapolis Represents on DJcityTV’s ‘Cutting Room’

Cutting Room

Indianapolis isn’t exactly famous for its turntablism community. The Midwest city has some world-class talent, though. On this episode of DJcityTV’s Cutting Room, DJs ALEE, Billy Muff, Topspeed, Nathan Gregory, Nick Laguzza, Matsu, and Niko Flores represent for their city in a three-minute session. The video was filmed at the Deckademics DJ school.

You might remember Matsu and Muff from DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions series. Muff kicked off the series in 2013 and Matsu was featured on it in 2017 before becoming DJcity’s Midwest representative.

Related: Watch: Seoul, South Korea Represents on DJcityTV’s ‘Cutting Room’

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Oct. 19


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Lil Wayne – Uproar – Refresh Party Up Wordplay Edit
An exclusive intro edit that samples DMX’s 2000 club classic, “Party Up.”

Major Lazer ft. Tove Lo – Blow That Smoke
The group enlists Tove Lo for an Afrobeats-influenced track.

Quavo ft. 21 Savage – PASS OUT
A stand-out track from the Atlanta rapper’s new album, Quavo Huncho.

Shop Boyz – Party Like A Rockstar – Marat Leon Remix
The hip-hop group’s 2005 hit gets transformed into an electro house banger.


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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Oct. 12

Listen to Gavin Francis’ DJcity Podcast Mix

Gavin Francis

Gavin Francis

Gavin Francis is DJcity’s Belgium representative. He has released tracks on labels like Mark Knight’s Toolroom Records and Low Steppa’s Simma Black. Gavin is also a co-founder of Antwerp’s popular Dienstag party. Stream or download his UK garage inspired DJcity Podcast mix below.

Follow Gavin Francis on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Indo – R U Sleeping – Bump & Flex Remix
02. Shola Ama – Imagine – Club Asylum Remix
03. Tina Moore – Never Gonna Let You Go
04. Chrissy D & Lady G – Girls Like Us – B15 Remix
05. Sweet Female attitude – Flowers – Sunship Remix
06. Kristine Blonde – Love Shy – Club Asylum Remix
08. Y-Tribe – Enough Is Enough
09. Jhelisa & Sunship – Friendly Pressure – From Midnight Mix
10. Colours ft. June Hamm – Hold On – Se22mix
11. Somore & Damon Trueitt – I Refuse (What You Want) – Industry Standard Remix
12. Cleptomaniacs – All I Do – Bump & Flex Remix

Related: Listen to DJ Aldivas’ DJcity Podcast Mix

Watch Dizzee Rascal’s ‘Money Right’ Video Feat. Skepta

Dizzee Rascal

The multi-platinum selling artist, Dizzee Rascal drops the video for his massive new track “Money Right” featuring Skepta. The track was DJcity UK’s 17th most-downloaded song of September. “Money Right” is taken from Dizzee’s surprise release Don’t Gas Me EP. As well as Skepta, the EP features verses from P Money, Afronaut Zu, and C Cane, and was mostly produced by Dizzee himself.

The video directed by Romain Chassain continues Dizzee’s love for high-stakes drama. Watch the video above and download “Money Right” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Skepta’s ‘Energy (Stay Far Away)’ Feat. Wizkid

Serato to Launch Streaming Integrations With SoundCloud and TIDAL

Serato DJ Pro

Music streaming services SoundCloud and TIDAL will be integrated into an upcoming release of Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite, the company has announced.

The streaming tracks will appear in Serato just like regular music files. Additionally, saved playlists on the streaming platforms will automatically appear in the Serato DJ library.

To make use of the integration, DJs will need a subscription to both or either of the streaming services.

SoundCloud offers its Go+ subscription for $9.99 a month, while TIDAL has two tiers of membership: Premium and HiFi at $9.99 and $19.99 a month, respectively. Both platforms also offer 30-day trials.

More details about Serato’s integration with SoundCloud and TIDAL will be announced later.

Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ Pro

Review: Eventide H9 Harmonizer Effects Pedal

Tips and Tricks

Mojaxx is always looking for ways to make his sets sound different from the next DJ, and Eventide’s H9 Harmonizer effects pedal does just that.

A respected brand in the world of effects, Eventide made its name in the ’70s with studio equipment. Its gear has been used by legendary musicians likes of Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, and Eno.

Its H9 Harmonizer was designed for guitar and synth players. However, as Mo points out, there have always been DJs who look for ways to bring studio-quality effects to the booth.

Watch his review above on this week’s Tips and Tricks.

DJcity Trends for Oct. 2018

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DJcity Trends

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

View the October 2018 edition of DJcity Trends here.

October’s contributors:

Chris Styles, mixer at SiriusXM’s The Heat and D.C.’s WPGC 95.5 and 94.7 Fresh FM
First Choice, mixer at New York’s Power 105.1
Gavin Francis, Belgium representative at DJcity; recording artist at Dienstag Records
Klutch, member of Electric Bodega
Mind Motion, member of Pirate DJs crew
Play, UK director of DJcity
R-Tistic, 2014 McDonald’s Flavor Battle champion
Santarosa, Latin director at DJcity; mixer at SiriusXM’s Globalization
Scene, recording artist at Fool’s Gold
Styles Davis, national director at DJcity

Related: DJcity Trends for Sept. 2018

Berlin’s Abuze Drops ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

Abuze

Abuze

Abuze is a DJ from Berlin. He’s a resident at the club 808 Berlin and mixes regularly on 93.6 JAM FM. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

Follow Abuze on Facebook and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Party Pupils – Pony
02. MAAD – Me & U (ACAP)
03. Childish Gambino – Redbone – Nick Bike Edit
04. AllttA – Million Dreams vs. YMTK – Just Us – Abuze Blend
05. Robin Thicke – Sex Therapy vs. The Game – DTF – Abuze Blend
06. Cardi B ft. Kehlani – Ring
07. Kendrick Lamar ft. Rihanna – LOYALTY.
08. Rihanna – Sex With Me
09. Queen Naija – Medicine
10. Rai-Elle – KSB (Always On My Mind)
11. Xxxtentacion – Moonlight
12. Joey Dollar ft. Chris Brown – Post & Delete
13. Amine – REEL IT IN
14. Usher – Confessions Part II
15. Shai – If I Ever Fall In Love
16. Ginuwine – In Those Jeans
17. Kid Ink ft. 24hrs – Cana
18. Pretty Ricky – Grind With Me
19. AllttA – Paradise Lost vs. Freek’n You – Abuze Blend
20. Destiny’s Child – Say My Name
21. Post Malone ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho – DJames Say My Name Edit
22. Goldlink ft. Miguel – Got Friends
23. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Paris x Overnight Celebrity – Nick Bike Blend
24. Dexta Daps – Owner
25. En Vogue – Don’t Let Go (Love)
26. damnboy! – How High
27. Travis Scott – WAKE UP
28. Tory Lanez & Rich The Kid – Talk To Me
29. Cardi B – Be Careful
30. Kanye West x Flamingosis – Good Life – Nick Bike Blend
31. Ella Mai – Boo’d Up – Nick Bike Good Life Blend

Related: Listen to Marvin Klein’s DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ TLM: DJs Should Learn How to Play Longer Sets

DJ TLM

While veteran DJs may be used to playing longer sets, new DJs might not be getting the same experience. Promoters have started booking more DJs per event, which means each DJ ends up with a shorter time slot. But there are a lot of skills that DJs can only learn by rocking a party for more than an hour.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about the advantages of playing longer sets and why promoters should book fewer DJs per event.

Related: Should All DJs Know How to Scratch?

Miles Medina to Perform on ‘MikiDz Show’ Live Stream

Miles Medina

Award-winning DJ Miles Medina will perform on DJcity’s MikiDz Show live stream on Monday, Oct. 22. It will be the Bay Area native’s second appearance on the show, the first being back in 2010.

Medina has built a reputation over the years as one of the most skilled and versatile DJs from the West Coast. He has won a number of local competitions, and in 2017, took the national spotlight when he won the DJ battle at A-Trak‘s Goldie Awards. A seasoned party rocker, Medina also stays busy performing at clubs around the US.

The MikiDz Show is hosted by MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone and includes an opening set from DJ Rell. Watch it at 7 p.m. PT on DJcity’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, or website.

To receive email updates about the MikiDz Show, click here.

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