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Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Sept. 22
DJ Snake at Ushuaïa Ibiza on July 12, 2017. (Photo source: Ushuaïa Ibiza)
Ed Sheeran co-wrote this moombahton-influenced single.
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean – DJ Dark & MD DJ Remix
A well-crafted house rework of MJ’s timeless classic.
Lil Uzi Vert – 444+222
From the rapper’s debut studio album, Luv Is Rage 2.
DJ Felli Fel – Get Buck In Here – DJ Smerk That Dance Bootleg
Felli’s 2007 anthem gets blended with Kaskade’s hard-hitting track, “That Dance.”
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Skratch Bastid and Hedspin Throw Down at DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Playlist Retreat
In August, DJ Jazzy Jeff hosted his annual Playlist Retreat gathering at his home in Delaware. The multi-day event featured an eclectic guest list, including J. Cole, DJ Dahi, Mr. Carmack, Lord Finesse, Young Guru, Z-Trip, and Peanut Butter Wolf.
Also in attendance were two of Canada’s finest turntablists: Skratch Bastid and Hedspin. Watch above to see them perform a quick routine at the retreat.
Tracks:
Aly-Us – Follow Me
Chubb Rock – Treat ‘Em Right – Smalltown DJs & Skratch Bastid Remix
Follow Skratch Bastid on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Follow Hedspin on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Related: An Inside Look at DJ Jazzy Jeff’s ‘Playlist Retreat’
Watch Joe Grind’s ‘My Time’ Video
London-based rapper, Joe Grind is back with a video for his new single “My Time”, which is taken from his recently released EP “Grind Hard & Prosper”. The EP also features artists JME, Ghetts, and Section Boyz member Swift. The video was released soon after his headline show announcement, which is being held at the O2 Academy Islington on November 22nd.
Watch the official video above and download the track on DJcity UK.
Related: Watch Lethal Bizzle’s ‘Celebrate’ Video Feat. Donaeo & Diztortion
Strengthen Your Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 With Infinity Faders
In January, Mojaxx reviewed the Infinity Fader, a strengthened fader stem for the Rane Sixty-Two mixer. Now, the company is offering an Infinity Fader for the Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer.
Watch Mojaxx’s review of the DJM-S9 stem on this week’s Tips and Tricks.
Related: No More Broken Faders
Listen to DK’s DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ from Innsbruck, Austria DK presents his edition of the DJcity Podcast. He holds numerous residencies in Vienna and has played at the likes of Electric Love Festival in Salzburg and the Terrace at Amnesia in Ibiza. Stream or download his house loaded podcast mix below.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
1. Tom Budin & Jack Wilby – Price On Love
2. Duke Dumont & Gorgon City ft. NAATIONS – Real Life
3. PBH & Jack Shizzle ft. Sash Sings – Deep Inside
4. Jamiroquai – Superfresh – Oliver Heldens Remix
5. Kideko – Dum Dum
6. Don Diablo – Save A Little Love – DJ Primetyme Club Edit
7. Rita Ora – Your Song – Disciples Remix
8. CamelPhat – Hangin Out With Charlie
Watch PETEONTHEBEAT’s Routine for DJcityTV
Former DMC Bulgaria Champion PETEONTHEBEAT performs a turntablist-friendly routine for DJcityTV using his original track, “In the Droid’s Eye.” The Sofia native won his DMC title under the name DJ Pekoe.
Follow PETEONTHEBEAT on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter
Watch Lethal Bizzle’s ‘Celebrate’ Video Feat. Donaeo & Diztortion
Lethal Bizzle drops the official video to “Celebrate”, which is a fresh banger that features Donaeo and producer Diztortion and also includes some star cameos too. This is one of the standout tracks from his recently released EP, You’ll Never Make A Million From Grime.
Watch the official video above and download the track on DJcity UK.
Related: Watch Rudimental’s ‘Sun Comes Up’ Video Feat. James Arthur
DJcity Trends for September 2017
The September 2017 edition of DJcity Trends is now available here.
September’s contributors:
Chris Styles, mixer at SiriusXM’s The Heat and D.C.’s WPGC 95.5 and 94.7 Fresh FM
Eddie Boy, music director and resident DJ at Elevate Lounge
Eski, contributor at DJcity UK
First Choice, mixer at New York’s Power 105.1
Mind Motion, member of Pirate DJs crew
Play, director of DJcity UK
R-Tistic, 2014 McDonald’s Flavor Battle champion
Sammy Needlz, dancehall director at DJcity; mixer at SiriusXM’s Globalization
Santarosa, Latin director at DJcity; mixer at SiriusXM’s Globalization
DJcity Trends is a monthly collection of tracks intended to help DJs discover new and buzzing club tracks. The songs are hand-picked by influential DJs from around the world.
Related: DJcity Trends Charts for August 2017
Listen to Ben Rainey’s DJcity Podcast Mix
UK based club DJ and producer that has been featured on Kiss FM and Capital FM, Ben Rainey drops his DJcity Podcast mix. He is currently resident DJ for a variety of events and clubs and has been booked to support the likes of Jaguar Skills, Artful Dodger, Tough Love, Tom Zanetti and Fatman Scoop, as well as hosting many student events throughout the UK. Stream or download his podcast below as he serves up a UK heavy mix, which also features a couple of exclusives from Ben himself.
Follow Ben Rainey on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Ben Rainey & Antony Miles – Drop The Pressure
02. James Hype ft. Kelli-Leigh – More Than Friends – Sammy Porter Remix
03. Toyboy & Robin – Loosing My Love – Tommy Vercetti Remix
04. Jax Jones x Sonny Fodera – You Don’t Know Me v Always Gonna Be – Longo Bootleg
05. Tom Garnett – Sexyback
06. Wide Awake ft. Wiley – Down Up – GotSome Remix
07. Kideko – Dum Dum
08. Ben Rainey & BTAY – With Me
09. Gareth Maher – Every Little Step
10. Boyz II Men – On Bended Knee – RobbieG Remix
How to Use Pitch ‘n Time’s Key Sync Feature
Serato DJ’s Pitch ‘n Time plugin enables DJs to shift and sync the key of a track. It improves your ability to mix harmonically, helping to make your blends and transitions sound cleaner.
On this episode of Turntable Techniques, Beat Refinery instructor and 2016 Red Bull 3style U.S. Champion Trayze breaks down how to use Pitch ‘n Time’s key sync feature.
Watch the tutorial above.
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