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New and Notable Tracks: May. 20
Jason Derulo.
The global pop icon recruits Kodak Black for a verse on his latest mid-tempo single.
Erica Banks – Throw A Lil Mo (Do It)
Khia’s 2002 club classic “My Neck, My Back (Lick It)” gets sampled by the rising Texas rapper.
Bad Bunny & Rauw Alejandro – Party – Salvi & Vlatz Remix
DJcity Latino’s finest have cooked up a house flip of this infectious new Bad Bunny single.
Chicago – Street Player – Andrew Lux Remix
The LA native reimagines the often sampled “Street Player” for his first DJcity Exclusive.
DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here.
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Apple Music’s ‘Fire in the Booth’ Expands into Germany
Apple Music is expanding Fire in the Booth, the popular freestyle rap platform created by hip-hop DJ Charlie Sloth, into Germany.
Rap continues to rule the charts in Germany and starting from 16th May, the rap show, which has amassed over 1.4 billion views (across Apple Music and YouTube), will launch on Apple Music in Germany presented by DJ Maxxx.
Commenting on the launch, Charlie Sloth said: “I’m super excited that the Fire in the Booth brand is launching in Germany. There is so much talent in Germany right now and it will give the artist community a platform to showcase their skills to the world. I feel that DJ Maxxx is the right person to bring that authenticity as the host.”
Watch the Germany’s first Fire in the Booth, featuring Summer Cem’s freestyle, hosted by DJ Maxxx below:
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Pioneer DJ Releases the New White Finish XDJ-XZ-W
Pioneer DJ has announced the release of the new XDJ-XZ-W all-in-one DJ System. The latest version for rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro features a pristine white finish.
The XDJ-XZ-W offers the professional functions and performance features of the original XDJ-XZ—famously inherited from Pioneer DJ’s flagship equipment. Artists plug in USB drives with rekordbox-analyzed tracks or connect their laptops to use rekordbox performance features or Link Export mode. The XDJ-XZ-W is also compatible with Serato DJ Pro; Artists simply connect to a PC/Mac running the software – no additional license is necessary.
To use the XDJ-XZ-W with rekordbox, download the latest version of the software for free.
To use the XDJ-XZ-W with Serato DJ Pro, download the latest version of the software for free.
In-store Date (Americas): Late May
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DJ ESSAGE Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix
Germany’s DJ ESSAGE delivers his second DJcity Podcast mix. He holds a residency at the “Undecided Club“ in Nuremberg and also owns a studio called the “ESSAGE Headquarter” where he works with several artists. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.
Follow DJ ESSAGE on Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Raptile – METACIPLE SUPERHERO – DJ Essage Intro Edit
02. Roddy Ricch – 25 million
03. Moneybagg Yo – Time Today
04. Erica Banks – Pop Out
05. Pop Smoke – Welcome To The Party Intro
06. Nicki Minaj ft. Fivio Foreign – We Go Up
07. Meek Mill ft. Moneybagg Yo – Hot
08. Migos & Cardi B – Type Shit
09. Princess Nokia – No Effort
10. Jack Harlow – First Class
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How To Setup and Balance The Tonearms On Your DJ Turntables
Setting up and calibrating the tonearms on your DJ turntables correctly is very important, if you want to get the best performance from your decks – and avoid damaging your needles and records. On the new episode of “Beatsource Basics”, Mojaxx talks you through the whole setup process. Watch above.
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New and Notable Tracks: May. 13
Kendrick Lamar.
Compton’s treasured rapper is in peak form on this track from his long-awaited fifth album.
Burna Boy – Last Last
The Nigerian superstar samples Toni Braxton’s “He Wasn’t Man Enough” on his latest single.
Aaliyah – Rock The Boat – DJ Rode First Class Edit
Frenchman DJ Rode reimagines Aaliyah’s 2001 R&B classic with a club-friendly twist.
JAY-Z & Kanye West – Ni**as In Paris – Gin & Sonic Remix
Watch The Throne‘s standout track from 2011 gets a house flip from the Aussie producer.
DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here.
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Listen to DJ Kosmi’s DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ Kosmi is a resident DJ at AKEEM night, at Rocket Club in Milan. He also manages a number of Italian artists such as Highsnob and Fresh Mula. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast below.
Follow DJ Kosmi on Facebook and Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. SHAYI MPEMPE ft. Swizz Panache X Ribby – Mavuthela
02. Mas Musiq – Bambelela
03. Diamond Platnumz ft. Focalistic, Mapara A Jazz & Ntosh Gazi – IYO
04. Skiibii ft. Reekado Banks – Sensima
05. Rastazaria & Benaiah – Parado no Bailão – Amapiano Remix
06. ACRAZE – Do It To It – Onderkoffer Baile Funk Remix
07. DJ RIICK’S ft. Malvado – Yé Baba – Remix Afro By Riicks
08. DJ Maphorisa & DJ Shimza ft. Moonchild Sanelly – Makhe
09. Nad Beatz & DJ Malvado ft. Giovanni Abrantes – Colabora
10. Toshika
11. MC João – Baile De Favela – Bayle Re-Edit
12. De Schuurman – Fermina Style
13. De Schuurman – Poeng Ka Poeng Ka
14. Technotronic – Pump Up The Jam – MATTIA Edit
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DJ GarryVee Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix
DJ GarryVee is a house/tech-house DJ from Vienna, Austria. He is the resident DJ at “DOTS the Hidden Club,” “Blumenwiese,” and “Take-Five” club. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.
Follow DJ GarryVee on Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Gorgon City & Hayley May – Never Let Me Down
02. Clean Bandit ft. A7S – Everything But You – Illyus & Barrientos Remix
03. Purple Disco Machine ft. Eyelar – Dopamine – John Summit Remix
04. Madonna x Clear Six x James Hype – Like A Prayer – Jean Philippe Edit
05. Illyus & Barrientos – If You Really Love Somebody
06. KREAM, Millean. ft. Bemendé – What You’ve Done To Me
07. KREAM – Take Control
08. The Weeknd – Take My Breath – James Hype Remix
09. Jack Harlow – First Class – Owen Norton Remix
10. Charlie XCX, Joel Corry, Jax Jones ft. Kiko Franco & Joe Smooth – OUT OUT – SUNANA ‘Promise Land’ Edit
11. Mattei & Omich ft. Ella – Roots – Moon Rocket Remix
12. Diplo & Miguel – Don’t Forget My Love – John Summit Remix
13. Meduza – Paradise – DiMO BG & DJ Burlak Remix
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All That Glitters? Chrome Caps Review
Chroma Caps, a line of replacement knobs and fader caps from DJ TechTools, has been around for a decade now and has cultivated a strong following in that time. The latest addition to the range, Chrome Caps, features a new metallic style shiny finish, allowing you to add a touch of bling to any DJ hardware. Watch Mojaxx‘s review in this episode of Beatsource Tech.
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New and Notable Tracks: May. 6
Bad Bunny.
Puerto Rico’s global superstar drops his new album featuring this lead single.
Jack Harlow – Dua Lipa
The Louisville rapper features an ode to the British pop star on his new album.
Equal and Viceroy – Feel Alright
DJs Equal and Viceroy join forces on this feel-good flip of the George Benson 1980 classic.
Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe – Mark Anthony Crazy What Love Can Do Edit
The NYC producer blends the vocals from the 2012 pop smash with Guetta’s recent single.
Featured on DJcity earlier this week:
– Otto Knows – Million Voices – Freejak Remix
DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here.
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