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Serato Announces Public Beta for New Sampler Plugin
Serato has launched the public beta of Serato Sample, a new plugin for producers. The plugin brings some of the best features of Serato to the production world.
Sample enables producers to find and manipulate samples in tracks with leading music production software such as Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Maschine. It also works in other DAWs, although they’re currently not supported.
Sample differs from other plugins of its kind in a couple of ways. Firstly, it’s based on an improved version of Serato DJ’s familiar cue point workflow. Secondly, it enables producers to instantly find samples in a track with a feature called Autoset. And thirdly, it enables producers to detect and shift the key of a track with Serato’s Pitch ‘n Time technology.
In an announcement on their website, Serato CEO Young Ly said,
“Over the years we’ve seen huge growth in the crossover between DJing and producing, so it feels like a natural next step for us to return to the world of production. And in turn, it made sense to leverage our successful plugin, Pitch ‘n Time.”
The plugin has already been praised by notable DJ/producers.
“This is insane,” DJ Jazzy Jeff wrote on Instagram. “If you sample, this is a total game changer!”
DJ Dahi, whose produced for Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake, said, “I like being able to get the ideas out quickly. You can’t hold on to music; this helps you get it out.”
The public beta is currently only available to experienced producers. You can find out if you make the cut by applying at Serato’s website.
Watch Serato’s introductory video below.
Related: Serato DJ 1.9.6 Now Available
DJ Puffy Performs Hip-Hop Routine for DJcityTV
DJ Puffy is known for his dancehall and soca-heavy sets, but the Red Bull 3Style World Champion isn’t limited to those genres. On his new video for DJcityTV, the Barbados native puts down a four-minute routine of new and throwback hip-hop.
Tracklist:
1. Schoolboy Q ft. Kanye West – That Part – Schoeny Acap Intro
2. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, & 2 Chainz – Mercy
3. Skrillex & Rick Ross – Purple Lamborghini – KidCutUp Acap Intro
4. Migos & Lil Uzi Vert – Bad & Boujee – Lemi Vice & Action Jackson Purple Lamborghini Bootleg
5. Yo Gotti ft. Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo, & 2 Chainz – Castro
6. Migos – Look At My Dab – Migos Acap Loop
7. Waka Flocka Flame ft. Kebo Gotti – Grove St. Party – Acap Out
8. Chris Brown ft. Gucci Mane & Usher – Party
9. ESKEI83, Drunken Masters, & Gunjah – Rave
Follow DJ Puffy on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.
Related: DJ Puffy Performs Caribbean-Style Routine for DJcityTV
G.U.R.U. Release New Single ‘Whoop!’
Producer and DJ collective G.U.R.U. are back, after their DJcity chart topping track, “B’donk”. Their latest release is a rework of the Tag team “Whoomp There It Is”.
“Whoomp There It Is” has fast become a signature chant at clubs and festivals and that’s the inspiration behind this lively party starter. This is another banger that will surely set off the dance floor.
Download “Whoop!” exclusively via DJcity UK.
Find out more about G.U.R.U. at www.guruofficial.com
Related: James Hype Drops House Remix of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson’s ‘Symphony’
Stuttgart’s DJ T.O Drops DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ and producer from Stuttgart, DJ T.O delivers a genre-bending hip hop and twerk influenced mix for the DJcity Podcast. He has released singles with Mario and Serani and holds bookings all across Germany, Europe and a yearly residence in Hong Kong. Stream or download his podcast below.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. DJ T.O – Intro
02. Iggy Azalea – Mo Bounce – DJT.O Edit
03. Daddy Yankee – Gasolina – DJ Smerk Dale Pa’lante Bootleg
04. Sean Paul ft. Tory Lanez – Tek Weh Yuh – Mozes Remix
05. Nina Sky – Oye Mi Canto Remix
06. Delirious & Alex K ft. Mr. Vegas – Independent Gyal
07. DJT.O ft. Tamia – Enana Remix
08. Maroon 5 – Cold Edit
09. Mr Probz – Till You’re Loved
10. The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back – DJ Smerk 24K Magic Blend
11. Jason Derulo ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla Sign – Swalla
12. Leikeli47 – Money
13. Kayla Brianna ft. Dreezy – Luck
14. Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie – Rockabye Remix
15. Donell Lewis & Kennyon Brown ft. Kaye Styles – Whine 4 Me
16. Becky G ft. CNCO – Todo Cambio Remix
Cash Money Sued Over Missing Drake Profits
Photo source: Instagram
Aspire Music Group has sued Cash Money Records over alleged missing profits and copyright royalties from Drake‘s first six solo albums, according to court documents reviewed by Billboard. The earnings could end up totaling in the tens of millions.
The suit cites Cash Money co-owners Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams, and Young Money Entertainment, as defendants.
Billboard writes: “In the filing, Aspire claims that in 2008, it signed an exclusive recording agreement with Drake, then entered into an agreement in June 2009 with Cash Money Records that would allow Drake to record for the label in exchange for one-third of the net profits of his first six albums and one third of the copyrights of his master recordings for those same albums, as well as monthly accounting and payments.”
However, Aspire alleges that Cash Money never paid out any profits outside of “a few modest advances” and that Aspire was never registered with a one-third ownership stake on any recordings.
The court documents specify the albums as 2009’s So Far Gone, 2010’s Thank Me Later, 2011’s Take Care, 2013’s Nothing Was the Same, 2015’s If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, and 2016’s Views.
The court documents also reveal Cash Money’s alleged fraudulent accounting.
According to Billboard, “Cash Money sent copies of its payments from distributor Universal and included deductions for recording, marketing and production costs, as well as artist royalties and advances, that had already been deducted from Universal’s payments — effectively making them double deductions. The result was accounting that showed no payments due to Aspire.”
Aspire is not suing for a specific amount of money. Instead, the company is asking the court to supervise an audit of Cash Money’s books to determine the amount due.
Related: Ed Sheeran Sued For Allegedly Copying Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’
Listen to Dixon Brothers’ Coachella Themed Mix
Following on from last years festival, London’s Dixon Brothers have put together another mix featuring the artists, producers and DJ’s performing at Coachella this year. Whether you’re at Coachella or just trying to live it through social media, this mix will get you in the vibe.
Follow Dixon Brothers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Tracklist:
01. D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty – Broccoli
02. Kendrick Lamar – Humble
03. Future – Mask Off
04. Gucci Mane – Stoopid
05. Crystal Castles – Not In Love – Grandtheft Remix
06. Madeon – Icarus
07. Justice – D.A.N.C.E.
08. Young Thug ft. Travis Scott – Pick Up The Phone – Vanilla Ace Remix
09. Schoolboy Q ft. Kanye West – That Part – Untold Remix
10. Skepta – Man (Gang)
11. Dillon Francis ft. G-Eazy – Say Less
12. Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha – In The Name Of Love
13. Kehlani – CRZY
14. Joe Bellion ft. Stormzy – All Time Low – UK Remix
Watch Lethal Bizzle’s ‘I Win’ Video Feat. Skepta
“I Win” is the first single to be taken off Lethal Bizzle‘s upcoming EP titled “You’ll Never Make a Million From Grime EP”, out on 5th May.
Watch the visual above and download “I Win” on DJcity.
Scratch Combo of the Month: April 2017
School of Scratch‘s Emma Short-E has shared her Scratch Combo of the Month for April. Post a video of yourself performing it with hashtag #DJcitySoS and we might share it.
DJcity Trends Charts for April 2017
The April 2017 edition of DJcity Trends is now available here.
DJcity Trends is a monthly collection of charts intended to help DJs discover new and emerging club music.
This month’s edition features picks from the following DJs:
Chris Styles (mixer at SiriusXM’s The Heat and D.C.’s WPGC 95.5 and 94.7 Fresh FM)
First Choice (mixer at New York’s Power 105.1)
Klutch (member of Electric Bodega)
Latin Prince (East Coast regional director at DJcity)
Mind Motion
Play (director of DJcity UK)
R-Tistic (2014 McDonald’s Flavor Battle Champion)
Santarosa (Latin director at DJcity; mixer at SiriusXM’s Globalization)
Scene (Fool’s Gold recording artist)
Related: DJcity Trends Charts for March 2017
Our Favorite DJ Sets From Coachella 2017
DJ Snake at Coachella 2017. (Photo credit: Anthony Ghnassia)
The first round of Coachella took place this weekend in California. Below is a collection of our favorite DJ sets from the three-day event, some of which included special guests and IDs.
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