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DJcity’s Most Downloaded Tracks of July 2017

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Below is a list of the most-downloaded tracks on DJcity during July 2017. To receive these updates via email, click here.

Rane to Announce New Products at DJ Expo

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Rane

Rane has announced that it will introduce two new products at this year’s DJ Expo, which will take place August 14-17 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

According to their press release, “The same engineering team that set the standards for Rane’s rock-solid performance-based mixers has been collaborating with world-class DJs and their crews to develop new DJ performance tools, the likes of which the industry has never been seen before. Rane calls these unprecedented new products Battle Ready.”

Rane has been a leading manufacturer of DJ mixers since its founding in 1981. In 2016, the company was sold to inMusic, the parent company of Numark, Denon, Akai, and M-Audio.

DJ Expo, which is run by DJ Times Magazine, features 25 educational seminars, an exhibit hall of gear, and three evenings of sponsored events.

More detail on the products will be announced as the Expo date approaches.

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Related: Rane Sold to InMusic

Scratch Combo of the Month: August 2017

Scratch Combo of the Month

After nearly two years of tutorials, School of Scratch has delivered its final Scratch Combo of the Month for DJcityTV. The series, which has received over 200,000 views, has helped DJs from around the world improve their skills. Thank you, Emma!

Related: Scratch Combo of the Month: June 2017

Basel’s DJ Bazooka Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Bazooka

DJ Bazooka

From Basel Switzerland, the two time Red Bull Thre3style National Champion and 2011 Red Bull Thre3style Vice World Champion, DJ Bazooka presents his DJcity Podcast. Stream or download below as he serves up a half-hour open format mix.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Calvin Harris ft. Schoolboy Q, PartyNextDoor, & D.R.A.M. – Cash Out
02. Calvin Harris ft. Future & Khalid – Rollin

03. Mavado & Busy P – Progress – DJ Theory Edit
04. Ice Prince ft. Krept & Konan – Want It All
05. Sage The Gemini – Reverse

06. Shenseea – Reverse
07. Wizkid ft. Major Lazor – Naughty Ride – Saturo Club Edit
08. Amindi K. Fro$t, Tessellated, & Valleyz – Pine & Ginger

09. DeJ Loaf – No Fear – PeteDown Nu Disco Mix
10. Amine – REDMERCEDES
11. Goldlink – Kokamoe Freestyle

12. Leikeli47 – Miss Me

13. Eva Simons – Guaya

14. Sebastian Diaz & Venus – Dutty Gyal

15. The Alkaholiks – Only When I’m Drunk (SKIT)
16. Mahalia – Sober

17. Marteria – El Presidente

18. Psychic Preassure & Yung Boa – Vibrant
19. JAY-Z ft. Damian Marley – Bam

20. Khalid – Location – Tha Boogie Bandit Remix

Related: Listen to DJ Bob’s DJcity Podcast Mix

Pioneer DJ Announces DJM-750MK2 Mixer

Pioneer DJ DJM-750MK2

Pioneer DJ has announced the DJM-750MK2, a significant update its DJM-750 four-channel mixer.

The DJM-750MK2 is designed to bring the experience of the club standard DJM-900NXS2 to home users. It has four Sound Color FX: Dub Echo, Sweep, Noise, and Filter, all with parameter control.

The Beat FX have also seen changes, with new options like Ping Pong Delay and Helix. The FX frequency selectors enable DJs to choose which parts of the signal are affected. Plus, there’s a dedicated independent send and return hookup for connecting to iOS devices, which can be used as an insert or a traditional auxiliary loop.

Sound quality has been improved, as has the crossfader, which now uses an updated version of Pioneer’s Magvel technology with improved cut-in distance.

The DJM-750MK2 also ships with a license for the company’s Rekordbox DJ software and DVS plugin, enabling turntable users to connect their computer to the mixer.

The mixer will begin shipping in early September with a suggested price of $1,199.

Watch Pioneer’s promo video below and stay tuned for a full review on DJcity.

Related: DJ IKU Performs Routine Using Pioneer DJ’s DJM-250MK2

Watch J Hus’ Video for ‘Spirit’

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J Hus has dropped the first video from his album “Common Sense” which was released in May. The video sees the London artist head to Jamestown in Ghana where he takes part in boxing, fishing, and more in the African community.

“Spirit” was DJcity UK’s 13th most downloaded track of May.

Watch the video above and download the song on DJcity UK.

Related: Geko ft. Afro B – ‘Y’ [Music Video]

Review: Denon DJ X1800 Prime Mixer

Denon DJ X1800 Prime

On this week’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx begins his look at Denon DJ’s Prime series with a review of the X1800 mixer.

Announced in January, the X1800 is a four-channel club mixer designed with the company’s SC5000 player in mind. It retails for around $1,900.

Watch Mo’s review above and stay tuned for his review of the SC5000.

Related: Review: PLAYdifferently MODEL 1 Mixer

Belgium’s DJ Makasi Top 5 Picks of July 2017

DJ Makasi

DJ Makasi

Belgium’s recognised party rocker DJ Makasi has teamed up with DJcity to give us his Top 5 club tracks of each month. Below is a list of his Top 5 tracks that have been tearing up clubs across Belgium this month. Here’s what Makasi had to say:

“During the summer, I’ve put together some tracks which are a bit harder than usual. Here’s my Top 5! Enjoy The Festivals!”

1. Alesso – Move Like That
2. Dvbbs – Pass That
3. Chris Lake – I Want You – DJ Sliink Remix
4. Ludacris – Move B#tch – NINESTATESFLEX Remix
5. Chase & Status – International – JAUZ VVIP Bootelg

Follow DJ Makasi on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Related: Belgium’s DJ Makasi Top 5 Picks of June 2017

Red Bull 3Style Sets Date for National Finalist Announcements

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DJ Puffy at the 2016 Red Bull Thre3Style World Finals in Santiago, Chile. (Alfred Jürgen Westermeyer/Red Bull)

DJcity will reveal the Red Bull 3Style national finalists for each participating country starting Monday, August 7. Like last year, there will be six finalists per country.

The national finals will take place from September to December. The winner of each, along with three wild cards from non-participating countries, will compete at the world finals in Poland. The wild cards will be announced in September.

For the first time since the competition began, DJs will be allowed to compete with all-in-one controllers in place of players and mixers.

Follow DJcity on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get exclusive 3Style news and content.

Related: Entries Open for Red Bull 3Style

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: July 28

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Diplo
Diplo at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas. (Photo source: Facebook)

Vybz Kartel – Fever – Diplo Remix
The Don serves up a hard-hitting remix of Kartel’s 2016 single.

Future ft. Nicki Minaj – You Da Baddest
Futch enlists Nicki for a laidback track.

Blur – Song 2 – Chunky Dip & Holly J Remix
A well-crafted house remix of the 1997 rock anthem.

21 Savage – Bank Account – Tall Boys Warning Bootleg
The lead single off 21’s debut gets blended with Fierce Kind’s trap heater.

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Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

Skrillex & Poo Bear – Would You Ever

DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: July 21

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