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Watch: Behind-the-Scenes at Phase’s ‘Live Session – Launch Tour’

Phase

The highly-anticipated release of the Phase wireless DJ system is just around the corner. But before it ships in September, Phase’s parent company Music World Media recently set off on a global tour to give DJs a chance to see the device in person. The tour features workshops, open sessions, and showcases, and will make stops throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

To highlight what’s happening on Phase’s Live Session – Launch Tour, DJcityTV has partnered with MWM on a new series called Journey to: Phase Live Session. The series is presented by Battle Avenue director and Fresh Press host, Antriks, who will take viewers behind-the-scenes on tour.

The first episode takes place at the 2018 DJ Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Antriks introduces the series then shows a preview of DJ Precision testing out Phase.

Watch above and stay tuned for more exclusive videos.

Related: Exclusive First Look: Phase Wireless DJ System

How to Properly Light Your DJ Setup

Revrt

On a special episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks, guest host Revrt discusses the best, affordable lighting options for your home DJ setup. The UK DJ and turntablist is a national finalist in the 2018 Red Bull Music 3Style.

Revrt discusses natural versus artificial lighting and the benefits and drawbacks of each. 2013 DMC Online World Champion Jon1st makes a guest appearance, dropping a routine while testing out some different lighting options.

Watch above.

Related: Five Camera Tips for Shooting DJ Videos

Watch Brandan Duke the DJ’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

Brandan Duke The DJ

Brandan Duke the DJ, an 11-year old from Ontario, Canada, has delivered a routine for DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions. Duke formerly held the Guinness World Record for Youngest Club DJ, having spun at Toronto’s Kool Haus at the age of six. He has also performed at Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs games and was a featured music expert on the TV show Canada’s Smartest Person.

Tracklist:

1. Fortnite – Theme Song – Attic Stein Remix
2. Fortnite – Default Dance
3. Lil Dicky ft. Chris Brown – Freaky Friday – Acapella
4. The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar ft. Craigy T – Pray For Me – dEVOLVE Remix
5. Ape Drums – Bookshelf Riddim

Follow Brandan Duke the DJ on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

Got what it takes to be featured on the next “Bedroom Sessions” episode? Send a sample video to brs@djcity.com.

Related: Watch Nick Davis’ ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

Listen to DJ SAX’s DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ SAX

DJ SAX is from Milan, Italy. In 2010 he was invited to the Footlocker World Tour where he was judged on his DJ skills by Rev Run of Run DMC. He is currently resident at VibeRoom (Milan), 11 Club and Ritual Club (Costa Smeralda). Download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

Follow DJ SAX on Facebook and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. DJ SAX – Intro
02. Nicki Minaj – Barbie Dreams
03. Ella Mai ft. T-Pain – Boo’d Up Remix
04. T-Pain – Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin’) – DJ SAX Blend
05. Drake – In My Feelings – DJ SAX Intro
06. Drake – In My Feelings – Mr. Collipark Remix
07. Fat Joe ft. Chris brown – Attention – DJ SAX Intro
08. Burn ft. Maluma & Rae Sremmurd – Hands On Me – Ape Drums Remix
09. Notorious B.I.G. – Big Poppa – Yuto Remix
10. Michael Jackson – Human Nature Remix – DJ SAX Interlude
11. Tyga ft. Offset – Taste
12. Too Short vs YG & East Side Boyz – Shake The Monkey – DJ Valid Remix
13. Silk City ft. Desiigner & GoldLink – Loud – DJ SAX Transition
14. Leon Bridges – Bad Bad News – Skratch Bastid Edit
15. Becky G ft. French Montana & Farruko – Zooted
16. Tekno, OG, Flimzy, & Selebobo – Anyhow
17. Travis Scott ft. Drake, Juicy J, & Swae Lee – SICKO MODE
18. Post Malone – Better Now – KidCutUp No Time Bootleg
19. Drake – I’m Upset – Tall Boys Til She Lose Her Voice Bootleg
20. Flipp Dinero – Leave Me Alone
21. Sage The Gemini – 4G
22. Beyoncé ft. Jay Z – APESH#T – DJ Valid Remix

Related: Listen to DJ Luoma’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Aug. 24

London On Da Track
London on da Track at Academy LA on July 14, 2018. (Source: Facebook)

Maluma – Mala Mia – DJ-X Body Riddim Bootleg
The Latin star’s latest hit gets blended with Noiz and Ethan Morris’ track.

Jason Derulo & David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj & Willy William – Goodbye
The infectious track samples Andrea Bocelli’s “Time to Say Goodbye.”

Saweetie & London On Da Track ft. G-Eazy & Rich Da Kid – Up Now
The follow-up to the rising singer’s breakout hit, “ICY GRL.”

FISHER – Losing It – The Stickmen Gecko Edit
The Australian DJ/producer’s house heater gets blended with Oliver Heldens’ 2013 hit.


Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– DJ Drew – Massive
– GASHI ft. French Montana & DJ Snake – Creep On Me

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Aug. 17

DJcity Trends for August 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 August 2018 edition of DJcity Trends here.

August’s contributors:

Eski, UK contributor at DJcity
Santarosa, Latin director at DJcity; mixer at SiriusXM’s Globalization
Styles Davis, national director at DJcity

Related: DJcity Trends for July 2018

Review: Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2 Controller

Pioneer DJ

Mojaxx reviews Pioneer DJ’s XDJ-RX2 all-in-one controller, the follow-up to its wildly successful predecessor. Watch above on this week’s episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks.

Related: Review: Roland DJ-505 and DJ-202 Controllers

Listen to DJ Ohh’s DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Ohh

DJ Ohh is a resident at Flamingo Royal and Diamonds Club in Cologne, Germany. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast below as DJ Ohh delivers a hip-hop heavy mix.

Follow DJ Ohh on Facebook and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Farruko ft. Bad Bunny – Krippy Kush – Refresh So Good Blend
03. Kanye West – Yikes – Mr. Collipark Remix
04. Joel Fletcher & Reece Low ft. Savage – Turn Up
05. Tyga ft. Offset – Taste – CHILDSPLAY Remix
06. Tyga – SWISH
07. Dorrough Music – Pool Party
08. Saweetie – ICY GRL – Eliza May Remix
09. Yung Felix ft. Poke & Dopebwoy – Loco
10. DJ Larry-T ft. Shockman – Guap
11. dEVOLVE ft. Craigy T – Put It On
12. Play-N-Skillz ft. Jenn Morel & Joelii – Rub A Bum
13. House Of Paper – Bella Ciao – DJ Serg Remix
14. 4B & TEEZ – Whistle – YOOKiE Remix
15. Drake – I’m Upset – Flip Jersey Club Remix
16. G-Eazy ft. Blac Youngsta & BlocBoy JB – Drop – Tall Boys vs Dawg Bootleg
17. Travis Scott – STARGAZING
18. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ft. NAV – Pull Up
19. Kid Ink – Big Deal
20. DreamDoll – Pull Up (WYA)
21. Dreezy – Where Them $ @
22. Iggy Azalea ft. Tyga – Kream
23. Nicki Minaj – Barbie Dreams

Related: Listen to DJ Cashesclay & DJ ZDeE’s DJcity Podcast Mix

DJs Should Learn to Use Different Equipment

DJ TLM

Many DJs have a certain set of equipment that they’re most familiar with. However, the gear you practice on in the studio might not be available at the club you’re performing at. But as long as you know how to use all the basic features, you should still be able to rock the crowd.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about why DJs should get familiar with different types of equipment.

Related: How to Prepare for a Freestyle DJ Set

Sak Noel to Perform on ‘MikiDz Show’ Live Stream

Rising Spanish DJ/producer Sak Noel is set to appear on DJcity’s MikiDz Show live stream on Tuesday, Aug. 28.

Sak is best known for his 2016 anthem with SalviTrumpets” featuring Sean Paul. The track, which was originally a DJcity exclusive, was eventually released by Mad Decent.

In addition to his solo work, Sak is also the founder of Barnaton, a label that specializes in Latin dance music.

Watch him on the MikiDz Show at 7 p.m PST on DJcity’s Facebook page or website.

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

Related: Watch Destructo, Cut Chemist, and DJ Nu-Mark Throw Down on Unique ‘MikiDz Show’ Episode

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