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Tuesday 12 September 2017

Pioneer DJ Release Rekordbox 5.0 and Announce The DDJ-XP1 Controller

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After a period of public beta testing, Pioneer DJ today released Rekordbox 5.0, the latest version of their track preparation and performance software.

This introduces their new KORETECH engine, which promises to allow advanced track analysis, faster track loading and scrolling, and offer improved performance under the hood for both audio and video.

It also brings with it a redesigned graphical interface, and a number of new features, including:

Support for the DJM-S9 mixer
16 cue points
New key shift, key sync, and keyboard mode
Ability to import files and metadata from USB devices

DDJ-XP1

The company also announced a new add-on controller designed to work alongside the new software, the DDJ-XP1. This takes advantage of the new features in Rekordbox 5.0, with 32 performance pads to control Hot Cues, Pad FX, Beat Jump, Sampler, Beat Loop and the new Key Shift and Keyboard modes. It also features touch strips for FX control, and can be powered by the USB connection alone. The interface can also be customised by the user, and it includes licences for the Rekordbox DJ performance software and the DVS plugin for vinyl control.

To accompany the DDJ-XP1, Pioneer DJ are also set to release a stand, the DJC-STS1, in November, designed to hold the controller or a laptop. And new colour variations of their Rekordbox control vinyl will now be available, with white, red, blue and clear alongside the standard black.

Rekordbox 5 can be downloaded now from the Rekordbox website, and the DDJ-XP1 will be available in late September, priced at $249.

Watch Pioneer DJ’s introduction video for the DDJ-XP1 below.

| Music Tech
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Monday 11 September 2017

DJ J-Watt Performs Routine for DJcityTV

DJ J-Watt

DJ J-Watt, a 2015 and 2016 Red Bull 3Style Azerbaijan finalist, puts down a three-minute routine for DJcityTV. His set includes mostly throwbacks and features his own edits and live blends.

J-Watt was recently selected as a finalist to compete at the 2017 Red Bull 3Style Azerbaijan national finals. The competition will be held later this month.

Tracklist:

1. Jay Z – U Don’t Know – DJ J-Watt Edit
2. Ty Dolla $ign ft. Future – Campaign
3. Diplo ft. Liz – Set Me Free – DJ J-Watt Edit
4. Sean Paul – Get Busy – DJ J-Watt Edit
5. M.O.P. – Ante Up – DJ EnJoey Remix – DJ J-Watt Edit
6. Ying Yang Twins ft. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz – Salt Shaker – DJ J-Watt Acap Out Edit
7. Wreckx-N-Effect – Rump Shaker – DJ J-Watt Edit
8. Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky – Acapella

Follow DJ J-Watt on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and SoundCloud.

Related: Watch DJ 2FRESH’s Trap-Influenced Routine for DJcityTV

| DJcityTV, Mixes, Videos
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Monday 11 September 2017

Lao Ra Releases New Single ‘Me Gusta’ Feat. Afro B

Lao Ra

Lao Ra

Lao Ra has premiered her new single “Me Gusta” featuring Afro B, which is out today on Black Butter Records. Her most infectious and immediately assured release to date, “Me Gusta” follows her latest track “Body Bounce” featuring Konshens, which saw Lao Ra surpass 10 million early streams.

Download “Me Gusta” now via DJcity.

Shoutout to DJ Iron @Media2Radio for sending this banger over.

Related: Exclusive Premiere: Makasi Releases New Single ‘Feeling Different’ Feat. Elle Vee

| Tracks
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Monday 11 September 2017

Listen to Josh Coakley’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Josh Coakley

Josh Coakley

Rising from the ashes of Dublin Ireland’s gradually growing electronic music scene, 18-year-old Josh Coakley is one of the youngest Irish talents to be publicised on an international platform. Equipped with a hard-working and humble approach to his craft, Josh has graced the likes of his homeland, London, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow, Greece and Ibiza supporting names including Route 94, Sam Divine, Franky Rizardo, Eats Everything, Bontan, and Waze & Odyssey to mention a few. Stream or download his deep house podcast mix below.

Follow Josh Coakley on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
1. Camelphat & Elderbrook – Cola – Damon Hess Bootleg
2. ANTOR – Pitched vs Daft Punk Revolution 909 – Josh Coakley Edit
3. 2MINDSTogether & Josh Coakley – 2gether
4. Fisher – Ya Kidding
5. Cloonee – Like This
6. Lee Walker – Rock Climber vs Jason Nevlins – Josh Coakley Edit
7. Paul Johnson – Get Get Down With Tha – Josh Coakley Edit

Related: Listen to George Mensah’s DJcity Podcast Mix

| DJcity Podcast
Josh Coakley,
Sunday 10 September 2017

Listen to Dirty Swift’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Dirty Swift

Dirty Swift

Born and raised in the hip-hop culture, Dirty Swift has become one of the most emblematic DJ’s in the Parisian nightlife scene, exporting his incredible talent around France and the rest of the world, for over 15 years. He is now putting a lot of efforts into musical production, a logical evolution to his evolving career. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

Follow Dirty Swift on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. JayKode & Party Thieves – Origin
02. Fat Joe & Remy Ma ft. French Montana – All The Way Up
03. Fat Joe & Remy Ma vs J Balvin & Willy William – All The Way Up vs Mi Gente – Chris James Tone Play Edit
04. Timbaland ft. Justin Timberlake – Carry Out – Inverness Remix
05. Future – Mask Off – 9 O’clock Remix
06. Afro Bros ft. Finest Sno – 18 Plus
07. French Montana ft. Swae Lee – Unforgettable – Major Lazer Remix
08. Niska – Réseaux – Dirty Swift 100-75bpm Transition
09. Niska – Réseaux (Acap)
10. Wuki – DADADADA
11. Migos – T-Shirt – Styles & Complete Remix
12. DJ Clue ft. Future & Tru Life – Last Night
13. YFN Lucci ft. PnB Rock – Everyday We Lit – Lemi Vice & Action Jackson Remix
14. Lil Uzi Vert – XO TOUR Llif3 – DJ Mustard Remix
15. Karol Tip – Drift
16. Playboi Carti ft. Lil Uzi Vert – Woke Up Like This
17. Future ft. Nicki Minaj – You Da Baddest – Benzi & Nitti Gritti Came Up Bootleg
18. Rafik & Karol Tip – Bolt
19. Major Lazer ft. Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, & Quavo – Know No Better – Doobious Remix
20. Dae Dae – Spend It
21. Xxxtentacion – Look At Me
22. Booba – Salside
23. DJ SnyZe – Afroflute
24. Alonzo ft. MHD – Feu d’Artifice
25. Mulher Elancia – Velocidade 6
26. A$AP Ferg ft. Remy Ma – East Coast
27. Joe Gifted ft. Gucci Mane & Quavo – Water Remix
28. Cardi B – Bodak Yellow – Y2K Remix
29. NAMTO x Sébastien Lewis – La Puissance
30. MHD – Afro Trap Pt. 7
31. KRANE & MYRNE – Monarch
32. Kaaris – Blow
33. Siboy ft. Benash & Damso – Mobali
34. Fally Ipupa ft. Booba – Kiname (Acap)

Related: Listen to LeKiD’s DJcity Podcast Mix

| DJcity Podcast
Dirty Swift,
Saturday 9 September 2017

Kobi Onyame Releases New Album ‘GOLD
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Kobi Onyame

Kobi Onyame

GOLD is the new album from Ghanaian, UK based hip-hop artist Kobi Onyame. The follow up to his 2013 album ‘Glory’ has been rolled out track by track on streaming services over the last few months with the final compilation of the individual tracks today released as his new body of work. Described as “an afrobeat inspired album that is dab friendly…” the album features a coming of age Kobi Onyame which, unusually for Scotland, mashes his Ghanaian heritage with contemporary hip-hop to create an almost wistful echo of a yearning for home that somehow has its roots in the past and present simultaneously.

Stream or download his album HERE.

Related: Charlotte Devaney Drops New Single ‘Lemon Latte’ Feat. Riff Raff

| Tracks
Kobi Onyame,
Saturday 9 September 2017

Charlotte Devaney Drops New Single ‘Lemon Latte’ Feat. Riff Raff

Charlotte Devaney & Riff Raff

British DJ, producer and platinum selling artist Charlotte Devaney teams up with Houston-born rapper Riff Raff for an explosion of madness! The track mixes trap and rap with Charlotte and Riff’s catchy vocals. 2017/18 will see the multi-talented Devaney collaborate with a string of UK and US artists, with her urban electronic sound.

Download “Lemon Latte” now via DJcity and watch the video below.

Related: Exclusive Premiere: Makasi Releases New Single ‘Feeling Different’ Feat. Elle Vee

| Tracks
Charlotte Devaney, Riff Raff,
Saturday 9 September 2017

Should DJs Use Sync?

Should DJs use sync?

Syncing is one of the most controversial topics in the DJ community. People have made passionate arguments for both sides, and now it’s DJ TLM‘s time to chime in. Watch above on this episode of Share the Knowledge.

Related: How DJs Should Use Microphones

| DJ Culture, DJcityTV, Videos
Share the Knowledge,
Friday 8 September 2017

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Sept. 8

Sir Marcus

Sir Marcus
Sir Marcus at Alta House in Hermosa Beach, CA.

Justin Timberlake – My Love – Ed Marquis Remix
JT’s 2006 smash gets transformed into a house track.

G-Eazy ft. A$AP Rocky & Cardi B – No Limit
The Bay Area rapper recruits two New Yorkers for a club heater.

Wiz Khalifa – We Dem Boyz – DJ Smerk Horns Bootleg
Wiz’s 2014 anthem gets blended with Dimitri Vangelis and Wyman’s house track.

Maroon 5 ft. SZA – What Lovers Do – Tall Boys You Remind Me Bootleg
The group’s new single gets blended with Chris Porter’s dancehall-infused song.

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Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Sept. 1

| Tracks
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Friday 8 September 2017

Listen to Myles’ DJcity Podcast Mix

MYLES

From Antwerp Belgium, we have teamed up with Myles for his latest edition of the DJcity Podcast. He drops a tech heavy set, ideal to play on your way to the club or on the plane to Ibiza. Relax and enjoy Myles’ installment of the DJcity Podcast mix below.

Follow MYLES on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Sonny Fodera – Set Me Free
02. Apollo 84 – Let’s Move
03. Ki Creighton, Makanan – Trivial
04. Danny Howard – Extra Trippy
05. Eli Brown – Get Down
06. Crystal Waters – Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless) – Richey Profond Remix
07. ONYVA – Tibetan People

Related: Listen to Kut Real’s DJcity Podcast Mix

| DJcity Podcast
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