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Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Oct. 13
Stavros Martina. (Photo source: Facebook)
The singer’s 2008 smash hit gets the moombahton treatment.
Chris Brown ft. Future & Young Thug – High End
The latest single off Breezy’s upcoming LP Heartbreak on a Full Moon.
Elvis Crespo – Suavemente – Dibs & MGM vs KVSH & Beowulf Bootleg
The Puerto Rican’s 1998 anthem gets transformed into a house track.
Kris Wu ft. Travis Scott – Deserve
This buzzing hip-hop track is currently No. 14 on iTunes.
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Donaeo Interview With DJ Dubl
DJ Dubl‘s new interview is with the legendary UK artist, Donaeo! They talk about his entry to the music scene and how producer ‘Sticky’ mentored him with regards to being a producer. Donaeo discusses how he crosses across so many genres without changing his sound or sounding out of place on the records and how he came up with the name ‘Donae’o’.
They break down his latest project ‘Sixteen’ in great detail and talk about his latest single “Let Me”. Donaeo explains that keeping younger artists around him helps to keep him plugged in and relevant, but also that it helps to keep the younger artists in touch with the culture and how to move correctly in music. Donaeo has been instrumental in most stages of most UK ‘Urban’ music genres, whether as a producer, song writer, feature or artist.
He talks about producers that inspired him, who he’d most like to work with and throws in a few memories from his studio sessions with Giggs!
Related: Stefflon Don Interview With DJ Dubl
Listen to DJ CISO Jr’s DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ CISO Jr started his career in 2003, following his late fathers footsteps. From the Palladium where he owned and DJ’d to now holding the residency at NuClub in Vicenza, Italy. Stream and download DJ CISO Jr’s DJcity Podcast below, as he serves up a hip hop heavy mix.
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Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. T.I. – What You Know – KidCutUp What You Know Bootleg
02. Chris Brown ft. Yo Gotti, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, & Kodak Black – Pills & Automobiles
03. Yo Gotti & Mike Will Made It – Rake It Up – Benzi & Chuwe Murda Bootleg
04. Yo Gotti & Mike Will Made It – Rake It Up – BPM & David S Jersey Club Remix
05. 2 Chainz ft. Travis Scott – 4 AM – DJ Valid Remix
06. Drake vs ATLiens – Both – R-You Edit
07. Big Sean – Bounce Back – Kidd Spin Acap Intro
08. Playboi Carti – Magnolia
09. Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – rockstar – Eighty-M Acap Intro
10. Jay-Z – The Story Of O.J.
11. Fat Joe & Remy Ma ft. French Montana vs Meek Mill – All The Way Up – Monster Mash Up
12. French Montana ft. Swae Lee – Unforgettable – Slushii Remix
13. The Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy – Lincoln Baio Remix
14. Mr Eazi & Major Lazer ft. French Montana & Ty Dolla $ign – Leg Over Remix
15. Wizkid – Come Closer – PeteDown Re-Drum
16. Jason Derulo – If I’m Lucky – KidCutUp 95-112 Transition
17. Cameo – Candy – Truth & Miss DJ Candy Remix
18. Earth, Wind & Fire – Beijo – JR Jarris & E. Doza Version
19. Jason Derulo ft. Nicky Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign – Swalla – JETFIRE Remix
20. T-Pain – I’m Sprung – DJ Smerk Drowning Bootleg
21. Lauv – I Like Me Better Remix
22. Belly ft. The Weeknd – Might Not – Transition 98-67
23. David Guetta ft. Justin Bieber – 2U
Watch: UK DJs Connect at DJcity Linkup in London
Last Friday, DJs from around the U.K. got together for the annual DJcity Linkup in London. The exclusive event, which took place at the Ace Hotel, featured guests like Charlie Sloth (BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra), DJ Stylus (BBC Radio 1Xtra and SiriusXM), Nathan Dawe, Manny Norte (Capital XTRA), James HYPE, and JFB (three-time DMC UK champion and 2016 Red Bull 3Style world finalist). Like all DJcity Linkups, DJs were able to catch up and build with each other. There were also jam sessions and interviews.
Watch our recap of the Linkup above and check out DJcity UK for the latest music (non-UK subscribers can log in with their DJcity accounts).
DJ OBSCENE and DJ Dynamix Perform a Routine Using Pioneer DJ’s DJM-S3
DJ OBSCENE and DJ Dynamix stopped by DJcity’s office in Los Angeles to play around with Pioneer DJ’s new two-channel mixer, the DJM-S3. The former Red Bull 3Style champions ended up putting together a routine and performing it for us.
Pioneer DJ and DJcity are currently offering a free three-month record pool subscription with the purchase of the DJM-S3. Get details about the offer here.
PBH & Jack Shizzle Remix, The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Hypnotize’
PBH & Jack Shizzle have a great track record on DJcity UK with the majority of their releases making it on our daily UK top downloads chart, many of which have also appeared on the monthly Top 20.
Their latest release is the VIP Club Edit of one of the biggest hip hop anthems of all time, The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Hypnotize”.
Preview the remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity UK.
Related: James Hype Drops House Remix of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson’s ‘Symphony’
Watch: A-Trak Reflects on His Career and Performs a Routine at Serato
A-Trak at Coney Art Walls in New York City. (Photo Credit: Mel D. Cole)
Following the success of his Goldie Awards DJ and producer battle in September, A-Trak sat down with Serato to reflect on his career. The Fool’s Gold chief also performed a routine using his single “Believe” featuring Quavo and Lil Yachty.
The seven-part interview series is broken down into the following topics:
– Starting off as a turntablist
– When he learned how to rock parties
– How he discovered Serato
– Where he gets his inspiration from
– Why he improvises his sets
– His evolution as a producer
– Why he launched the Goldie Awards
Watch the interview series and routine below.
Related: Watch A-Trak Explain How He Produced ‘Believe’ Feat. Lil Yachty and Quavo
Listen to DJ Sash’s DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ Sash was a contestant in the 2016 Red Bull Thre3Style Austria Finalists. He holds residencies at Dachsbau and Hofgarten in Innsbruck, Austria. Stream or download his hip hop loaded DJcity Podcast mix below.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Miguel ft. Travis Scott – Sky Walker
02. Chris Brown ft. Yo Gotti, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, & Kodak Black – Pills & Automobiles
03. Kendrick Lamar – Humble.
04. Kendrick Lamar – Humble. – Skrillex Remix
05. D.R.A.M. ft. A$AP Rocky & Juicy J – Gilligan
06. Gucci Mane ft. The Weeknd – Curve
07. Playboi Carti ft. Lil Uzi Vert – Woke Up Like This
08. Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – rockstar
09. 21 Savage – Bank Account – KidCutUp Acap Intro
10. Yo Gotti & Mike Will Made It ft. Nicki Minaj – Rake It Up – Sash’s Nicki First Edit
11. Lil Uzi Vert – Sauce It Up
12. French Montana ft. The Weeknd & Max B – A Lie
13. RIN – Monica Bellucci
14. Wizkid ft. Future – Everytime
15. Stefflon Don ft. French Montana – Hurtin’ Me
16. DJ Snake ft. Lauv – A Different Way
Related: Listen to DJ Perchain & Mr. Tone’s DJcity Podcast Mix
Mixcloud Signs Licensing Deal With Warner Music Group
Music streaming service Mixcloud has signed a licensing agreement with Warner Music Group, its first deal with a major record company.
According to Mixcloud’s press release, the agreement will help enable a new offering in which fans can subscribe to creator channels “for a more interactive listening experience.” The deal will also “help audio creators on the platform monetise their content.”
Founded in 2008, Mixcloud offers around 12 million radio shows, DJ sets, and podcasts, which are produced by over 1 million creators. However, the platform uses a statutory radio license, which limits the content that creators can use. Some creators have experienced copyright takedowns in recent years, similar to that of SoundCloud and other platforms.
Nico Perez, co-founder and director of content at Mixcloud, said in the press release:
“Since the beginning, we have worked with rightsholders to both monetise long-form audio and champion the importance of curation in the streaming industry. As we embark on direct licensing relationships with the major labels, we are committed to doing what is best for artists, curators, music fans, and the industry.”
Ole Obermann, EVP of business development and chief digital officer at Warner Music Group, added:
“This deal is a good example of our willingness to experiment and lead in embracing differentiated new business models. As streaming opens up access to a vast universe of music, we are seeing a complimentary rise in fans’ engagement with curated experiences, such as playlists, on-demand radio shows, and DJ sets.”
Billboard reports that Mixcloud is in discussions with Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and independent rights organization Merlin about striking similar license deals to that of Warner.
Tips for Warm-Up DJs
If you’re just starting out as a DJ, chances are you’ll be playing warm-up sets for a while. There’s an important difference between the role of warm-up and headliner DJs, though. On this episode of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM offers some tips for warm-up DJs.
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