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Watch: Grandtheft Talks DJing and Producing

Grandtheft

Grandtheft is one of Canada’s most versatile and influential DJ/producers. From rocking clubs and festivals to performing at DJ battles like the Red Bull Music 3Style, the Mad Decent artist can hold it down anywhere.

As a producer, he’s released some of the biggest club and festival anthems of the past few years, including “Keep It 100” with Keys N Krates, his “Sweet Nothing” remix with Diplo, and “Number One” with Major Lazer. He’s also seen radio success with original singles like “Easy Go” featuring Delaney Jane.

On this episode of A Moment With, Grandtheft discusses how he got into DJing, his creative process for producing, what he wants to convey with his music, plus more.

Watch above.

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Related: Watch: Trackstar the DJ on What It’s Like Being Run the Jewels’ DJ

Belgium’s Dave Lambert Top 5 Picks of June 2018

Dave Lambert

Dave Lambert

From Antwerp, Belgium Dave Lambert is one of the most influential DJ’s in the Belgian house scene. Playing at all the big events like Sensation White, Tomorrowland, Cityparade, Laundry Day, Groovecity, and many more. This month he has teamed up with DJcity to give us his Top 5 club tracks from June. Below is a list of his Top 5 tracks that have been tearing up clubs across Belgium in June.

1. Chris Lake – I Want You
2. Fisher – Stop It – DJ Drew Edit
3. Kelis – Milkshake – Elliott Kay Remix
4. Daft Punk – Da Funk – Arcade Club Remix
5. Fatboy Slim – Right Here, Right Now – Camelphat vs Myles Club Edit

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Related: Belgium’s Lennert Wolfs Top 5 Picks of May 2018

Listen to V-Boi’s DJcity Podcast Mix

V-Boi

V-Boi

V-Boi is an open-format DJ/producer from London. His genre-bending mixes have the crowds hyped at venues across London, such as Tonteria, Mahiki, Raffles, Shaka Zulu, and ETQT in Birmingham. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

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Tracklist:
01. Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss – ZHU Remix
02. Ryan Shepherd & Fito Blanko – Por Que
03. Tiesto & Dzeko – Jackie Chan – Rick Perez 808 Bootleg
04. Childish Gambino – This Is America – Tony Arzadon Remix
05. OmoAkin – Funwon
06. Dillon Francis – We The Funk – GTA Remix
07. J Balvin – Peligrosa – Refresh Hype Intro
08. La Internacional Sonora Show – Escandalo – Puro Pari Remix
09. Tyga ft. Offset – Taste
10. Nio Garcia, Darell, Casper Magico – Te Bote Remix – ETX Club Edit
11. A$AP Rocky – Praise The Lord (Da Shine) – Satoru 100-80 Transition
12. G-Eazy ft. Yo Gotti & YBN Nahmir – 1942
13. Beyonce & JAY-Z – APESH#T
14. Post Malone – Better Now – KidCutUp No Time Bootleg
15. Cardi B – I Like It – Dillon Francis Remix
16. Drake – I’m Upset – Tall Boys Til She Lose Her Voice Bootleg
17. 2 Chainz ft. Drake & Quavo – Bigger Than You

Related: Listen to DJ ROCCO & DJ EVER B’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Antriks Reviews Vekked and Fresh Kils’ Scratch Record, ‘Fresh Cuts’

Fresh Cuts

Battle Avenue director Antriks has returned with a new episode of DJcityTV’s Fresh Press series. This time, he reviews Vekked, and Fresh Kils‘ seven-inch scratch record, Fresh Cuts.

Released through Fresherthan Records, Fresh Cuts features a mix of unique sounds meant for both scratching and beat juggling. Side A includes four skipless sentences and Side B contains four skipless drum loops.

Watch Antrik’s review above.

Related: Antriks Reviews DJ Woody’s Scratch Record, ‘Flexicuts 4’

MaddJazz Flips ‘King’s Dead’ in New Routine

MaddJazz

Chicago DJ and turntablist MaddJazz has flipped “King’s Dead” in a new routine for DJcityTV. The former DMC and Red Bull Music 3Style competitor applied his technical scratching and beat juggling to the track.

The hit song from the Black Panther soundtrack boasts an all-star lineup of Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and James Blake. The track reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was DJcity’s 11th most downloaded track of January.

In 2013, MaddJazz appeared on DJcityTV’s acclaimed Chicago episode of the Cutting Room, alongside DJs Trentino, Big Once, Boi Jeanius, and Flipside.

Watch him flip “King’s Dead” above.

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Related: Watch Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and James Blake’s ‘King’s Dead’ Video

DJcity Announces New Season of ‘MikiDz Show’

Damianito

After a year-and-a-half hiatus, DJcity’s MikiDz Show will return for a new season on Tuesday, July 10! Kicking it off will be none other than this year’s Red Bull Music 3Style world champion, Damianito.

Based in Rome, Damianito has served as DJcity’s Italy representative since 2017. It will be his first appearance on the show, which is hosted by MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone.

Watch the livestream at 3am GMT on DJcity’s Facebook page or website.

Related: Italy’s Damianito Wins Red Bull 3Style World Finals VIII

Listen to DJ SHUBA K’s DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ SHUBA K

DJ SHUBA K

DJ SHUBA K is from Marseille, France. He has opened for artists such as Sean Paul, Lil Jon, Craig David, Eve, and Bob Sinclar. He has also made appearances on French radio stations MOUV’, OKLM, and Skyrock. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

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Tracklist:
01. Tyga ft. Offset – Taste
02. Nicki Minaj – Chun-Li
03. Mary J Blige ft. Diddy – Someone To Love You
04. N.E.R.D ft. Rihanna & Drake – Lemon – Drake Remix
05. Jacquees ft. Dej Loaf – At The Club
06. Drake – Nice For What
07. BlocBoy JB ft. Drake – Look Alive
08. Nisa ft. Stefflon Don & Quavo – Réseaux Remix
09. Xxxtentacion – Sad
10. Drake – God’s Plan
11. Drake – God’s Plan – Grizzy & Freekill Remix
12. Beyonce & Jay Z – Apeshit
13. Diplo, French Montana & Lil Pump ft. Zhavia Ward – Welcome To The Party
14. Pete Rodriguez – I Like It Like That
15. Cardi B ft. Bad Bunny & J Balvin – I Like It

Related: Listen to CLEAN P’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Listen to Myles’ DJcity Podcast Mix

Myles

Myles

Myles is a house DJ from Antwerp, Belgium who currently resides in London. He’s the co-founder of Dienstag Records along with his brother, Gavin Francis. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

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Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Thomas Naenen, Halfwerk – What To Be – Myles Remix
02. B-15 Project ft. Crissy D & Lady G – Girls Like Us – Cameo & Myles Remix
03. Lee Walker – Hilarious Riff
04. Endor – Dance & Dip – Space Jump Salute Remix
05. Myles – When We Push
06. Davina Moss & Marianna Nasa – Every Time
07. Mirco Caruso – Dealer

Related: Listen to SupaMario’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: June 29


Dean-E-G performs at Building Six in London, United Kingdom. (Source: Facebook)

Drake ft. Michael Jackson – Don’t Matter To Me – Jordan Crisp Hype Edit
An exclusive intro edit that samples Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time.”

Eve – Who’s That Girl – DEAN-E-G Remix
The rapper’s timeless classic gets transformed into a house track.

G-Eazy ft. Blac Youngsta & BlocBoy JB – Drop – DJ Smerk Acap Intro
A useful intro that features G-Eazy’s verse.

Axwell & Ingrosso ft. ROMANS – Dancing Alone – Club Mix
A progressive house heater from the Swedish DJ duo.


Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Don Omar ft. Lucenzo – Danza Kuduro – Kevin D & Sven & Rolf Remix
– Delirious & Alex K & IAmChino ft. Snow & Fito Blanko – Make Moves

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: June 22

Review: DJ TechTools’ Chroma Cables

Tips and Tricks

On this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx discusses a topic that he hasn’t covered in a while: cables. Watch above to see his review of DJ TechTools’ Chroma USB-C and Audio cables.

Related: DJ TechTools Expands Its Chroma Range to Audio Cables

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