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How DJs Should Use Microphones
DJs don’t have to use a microphone, but having some mic skills can be very beneficial. On this episode of Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM discusses why DJs may want to use a mic and how they should use it.
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Red Bull 3Style France Finalists
Red Bull 3Style has chosen DJ SUPRA, N’joY, DJ Svelt, DJ EMII, DJDAN, and Akila Be Water to compete at the French national finals.
The competition will take place on Sept. 15 in Lille at Le Splendid. It will be judged by DJ Stresh, the 2016 3Style France champion.
This is the first in a series of exclusive daily announcements in which DJcity will reveal the participants for each competing country.
Watch the entry videos for the French finalists below.
DJ SUPRA, Bruay-la-Buissière
N’JoY, Paris
DJ Svelt, Lille
DJ EMII, Paris
DJDAN, Chalon-sur-Saône
Akila Be Water, Paris
Stay tuned for more announcements.
Related: Red Bull 3Style Sets Date for National Finalist Announcements
Listen to DEAN-E-G’s DJcity Podcast Mix
DEAN-E-G, the winner of DJcity’s 2015 remix contest for D.R.A.M.’s “Cha Cha,” presents his edition of the DJcity Podcast. He delivers half-hour of pure garage house bangers, which includes a selection of his own work. Stream or download below.
Follow DEAN-E-G on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. DEAN-E-G – Uh Oh
02. Drake – Passionfruit – DEAN-E-G Remix
03. Tim Baresko & Jack N Danny – Sing It Back
04. Rihanna – Sex With Me – MK Remix
05. Tori Amos – Professional Widow – Louie Anderson Remix
06. Ghetts ft. Shakka – Know My Ting – Gorgon City Remix
07. PBH & Jack Shizzle – Disco Dub – VIP Club Edit
08. Sammy Porter & George Mensah – Ain’t Nobody Else – Terrace Dub
09. Offaiah – Run
10. GW Harrison – When House Takes A Journey
11. James Hype ft. Kelli-Leigh – More Than Friends – James Hype VIP
12. Tinie Tempah ft. Zara Larsson – Girls Like – DEAN-E-G Remix
13. French Montana & Swae Lee – Unforgettable – DEAN-E-G Remix
Mayeda Covers Kehlani’s ‘Distraction’
Los Angeles DJ/producer Mayeda has transformed Kehlani‘s laid back single “Distraction” into a nu disco heater.
Released in July 2016, “Distraction” was the second single off the singer’s debut album, SweetSexySavage. It peaked at No. 85 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and was certified gold two weeks ago, nearly a year after its release.
Watch Mayeda’s cover above and download “Distraction” on DJcity.
Follow Mayeda on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Related: Mayeda Covers Calvin Harris’ ‘Slide’
Listen to Toni Vegas’ DJcity Podcast Mix
Paris-based DJ and producer, Toni Vegas presents his DJcity Podcast. Starting his career in 1999 in Scotland, he has risen to playing across the world from Dubai, London, Cannes, Milan, New York and much more. Toni’s laidback style contrasts with his bouncy, pulse-quickening hip-hop and house beats. Stream or download his podcast mix below.
Follow Toni Vegas on Facebook and Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Dogz – Changes
02. DJ TJAEY – Look Like You – Afrobeat Remix
03. Damso – Je Suis Dans Le Tieks
04. MC Fioti – Bum Bum Tam Tam
05. Travis Scott ft. Kendrick Lamar – Goosebumps – Davey B Edit
06. Seth Gueko ft. Hamza – Comme Des Sauvages
07. A$AP Mob ft. A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Quavo, Lil Uzi Vert, & Frank Ocean – RAF
08. Carnage ft. Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Ferg & Rich The Kid – WDYW
09. Future – Mask Off – Goudy Edit
10. Ayo & Teo – Rolex – Isaac Jordan Edit
11. D.R.A.M – Cute
12. A-trak ft. Quavo & Lil Yachty – Believe
13. Sister Nancy – Bam Bam
14. Jay-Z ft. Damian Marley – Bam – KidCutUp Scratch Drop Edit
15. DeeStaNz ft. Ron Brice – Tu Vois L’Genre
Review: Denon DJ SC5000 Prime Player
On this week’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx continues his look at Denon DJ’s Prime series with thorough, and we mean thorough, review of the SC5000 player.
Unveiled in January, the SC5000 has become the most anticipated DJ product of 2017. It competes directly with Pioneer DJ’s CDJ series, aiming to replace it as the go-to player at clubs and festivals.
But does the SC5000 live up to the hype? Watch above to find out.
Related: Review: Denon DJ X1800 Prime Mixer
DJcity’s 4 Songs to Hear This Week: Aug. 4
Jpan (Photo source: Facebook)
The New York rapper recruits an all-star lineup for the remix of his latest single.
Tito Puente Ran Kan Kan – Matias Remix
A ’50s Latin jazz track classic receives a moombahton treatment.
Chuckie – Who Is Ready To Jump – Jpan 2017 Bounce Remix
A high-energy rework of Chuckie’s 2011 electro house track.
Fat Joe ft. Dre – So Excited
Joe’s new single samples Dennis Edward’s ’80s soul classic, “Don’t Look Any Further.”
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Listen to DJ Moiz’s DJcity Podcast Mix
From Mesagne, south coast of Italy, DJ Moiz presents his DJcity Podcast. He is one of the largest and most active DJ’s in the urban music scene in Europe. Stream or download his high energy urban club mix below.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Omarion – W4W
02. French Montana ft. Swae Lee – Unforgettable
03. Fifth Harmony ft. Gucci Mane – Down
04. Wizkid ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Dirty Wine
05. Sean Paul ft. Migos – Body
06. Drake – Blem – FASTA Remix
07. DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna – Wild Thoughts – DJ Valid & SAM I AM Remix
08. Rihanna vs Fatman Scoop vs BamBam – DJ Moiz MashUp
09. J Balvin & Willy William – Mi Gente
10. Major Lazer ft. J Balvin & Sean Paul – Buscando Huellas
11. Wizkid ft. Chris Brown – African Bad Gyal
12. Jason Derulo – Get Ugly – DJ Serg Moombahton Remix
13. Kongsted – Tik Tok
14. Jenn Morel – Ponteme – Sak Noel Remix
15. Major Lazer ft. PartyNextDoor, Nicki Minaj, Yung L, Skales, & Chopstix – Run Up – Afrosmash Remix
16. LK Kuddy – Keys To My Heart
17. Jay Z – I Just Wanna Love U (Give It To Me)
18. Mark Morrison – Return Of The Mack
19. Destiny’s Child – Independent Woman
Watch Jax Jones’ ‘Instruction’ Video Feat. Demi Lovato & Stefflon Don
Jax Jones drops the visuals to his new single “Instruction” featuring Demi Lovato and Stefflon Don. The video sees the stunning Demi Lovato showing off her moves to the heavy beat, which turns the track up a few party notches.
“Instruction” was DJcity UK’s 8th most downloaded track of June.
Watch the video above and download the song on DJcity UK.
Related: Watch J Hus’ Video for ‘Spirit’
DJ Woody Scratches Over ‘BocaWoody’ Single, ‘Freeze’
DJ Woody has shared a video of himself scratching over BocaWoody’s single, “Freeze.” BocaWoody is a collaborative project between him and fellow UK DJ/producer, Boca 45.
“Freeze” is the second single off the duo’s debut album, Carousel, which dropped in April. It’s now available on 7-inch vinyl here.
Related: Watch DJ Woody’s MikiDz Show Set
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