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Listen to DJ Koogee’s DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Koogee

DJ Koogee

Sudan born but residing in Prague, DJ Koogee serves up an entertaining DJcity Podcast. Koogee has travelled across the EU, rocking parties across the globe. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast below as he serves up an urban heavy mix.

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Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Migos & Lil Uzi Vert – Bad & Boujee – Tall Boys Double Time Intro
02. Gucci Mane ft. Drake – Both
03. Migos – T-Shirt
04. Kendrick Lamar – Humble
05. Drake – Portland
06. Travis Scott – Goosebumps
07. Future – Mask Off – KidCutUp Acap Intro
08. Big Sean – Moves
09. The Weeknd – Reminder
10. Missy Elliott – Sock It 2 Me – Kaytranada Remix
11. Calvin Harris – Slide – DJ Smerk Transition
12. Jason Derulo ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign – Swallla
13. Konshens ft. Chris Brown – Bruk Off Yuh Back – Jordan Crisp Hype Edit
14. Drake – One Dance
15. Omarion – Distance – Fingaz Re-Drum
16. Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You – Satoru Club Edit

Related: Listen to James Bluck’s DJcity Podcast Mix

VaZee Wins ‘Humble.’ DJ Challenge

VaZee

VaZee
VaZee at the 2015 Red Bull 3Style World Finals in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo credit: Suguru Saito/Red Bull)

After reviewing hundreds of entries, DJcity has chosen Poland’s VaZee as the winner of our DJ challenge for Kendrick Lamar‘s “Humble.,” produced by Mike Will Made-It.

The runners-up are Japan’s DJ Fummy and the USA’s DJ FingerSmith.

A decorated turntablist, VaZee won the 2014 and 2015 IDA World Championship and the 2015 Red Bull 3Style Poland Championship, among other titles. He’ll receive a new Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer as the prize.

There were a lot of impressive entries, so it wasn’t an easy decision. Shout out to all the DJs who took the time to submit a video.

Winner: VaZee

1st Runner Up: DJ Fummy

2nd Runner Up: DJ FingerSmith

#HumbleDJChallenge #Humble #KendrickLamar #MikeWillMadeIt @djcity @scratchdjacademy

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Related: Enter the DJ Challenge for Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble.’

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: April 14

Nathan Rain

Nathan Jain
Nathan Jain (photo source: Facebook)

Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, & Nate Dogg – The Next Episode – Liu 2017 Remix
A bass house remix of Dre’s timeless anthem.

A$AP Ferg ft. Remy Ma – East Coast
Two New Yorkers join forces for a gritty East Coast anthem.

Usher – U Remind Me – Nathan Jain Remix
The singer’s 2001 hit gets transformed into a house track.

Kongsted – Tik Tok
Dancehall meets moombahton on this Casablanca-released single.

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Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

Clean Bandit – Symphony – James Hype Remix (DJcity exclusive)

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: April 7

Mister Remix Scratches With DJcity and Battle Ave’s ‘Cut2Cut’ Sentence

Mister Remix

DJcity and Battle Ave have teamed up for a new monthly series called Cut2Cut. The series provides DJs with scratch sentences and other tools.

The first release, “Phrase Delay Cuts,” was produced by Houston’s Mister Remix.

Watch above to see him get busy with the sentence and download it on DJcity.

Related: KidCutUp Releases New Scratch Sentence

House of Marley Unveils Eco-Friendly Turntable

Stir It Up turntable

Stir It Up turntable

House of Marley, an environmentally conscious company founded on the principles of Bob Marley, has unveiled a belt-drive turntable. It will be released on April 22 to coincide with Earth Day and Record Store Day.

The device, which is named Stir It Up, is built out of bamboo, recycled silicone rubber, and up-cycled hemp and plastic bottles. It is equipped with a built-in preamp and replaceable Audio-Technica cartridge, along with a 1/8” headphone jack and RCA and USB outputs.

Rohan Marley, one of Bob’s sons and House of Marley’s brand ambassador, said the following in an interview with Billboard:

“My father’s music was about revolution and changing the hearts and minds of people through love and the deliverance of everyone. We hope our brothers and sisters will follow our path and really start to consider ecology and utilizing material that benefits not only yourself but the people.”

The Stir It Up will be available for $229 at House of Marley’s website and retail locations nationwide. As a special offer, a limited edition 7″ vinyl set of Marley family recordings will be included with 500 turntables. However, only 150 of them will be available in the US.

Related: Rare Technics Turntable Surfaces Online

How to Deal With Sun Glare When DJing Outside

Sun glare

DJs are playing more outdoor gigs now that spring has arrived. However, sun glare poses a challenge for DJs who perform outside. On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx discusses how to keep your laptop screen clear and legible even on the brightest of days.

Related: Protect Your Turntables From Bass and Other Vibration With the MK Stands Isolation Boots

James Hype Drops House Remix of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson’s ‘Symphony’

James Hype

James Hype

Rising house DJ/producer James Hype has had a busy start to the year. The UK native has already dropped six tracks, including official remixes for Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Diplo, Pitbull, and Sage the Gemini.

Keeping up the momentum, Hype has returned with an official remix of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson‘s UK hit, “Symphony.” His 125 BPM club version has already received support from BBC Radio 1.

Preview it below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

Related: Watch James Hype’s New ‘UK Mix’

Lethal Bizzle Releases New Single ‘I Win’ Featuring Skepta

Lethal Bizzle

Lethal Bizzle

“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. Produced by and featuring Skepta, “I Win” is unrelenting from the off and the combination of the UK rap legends going back to back is a triumph.

Download the single now via DJcity.

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

Related: Watch Wizkid’s ‘Come Closer’ Video Feat. Drake

Vienna’s DJ Metino Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Metino

From Vienna Austria, DJ Metino delivers a hip hop loaded mix for his edition of the DJcity podcast. Metino is squad leader at “Violator DJs” Europe and also a member of Rick Ross’ “Black Bottle Boys”. Stream or download his mix below.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Rick Ross ft. Young Thug & Wale – Trap Trap Trap
02. Gucci Mane ft. Drake – Both – KidCutUp Drake First Edit
03. Migos – T-Shirt
04. David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne – Light My Body Up
05. Kendrick Lamar – Humble
06. KidCutUp – Hold Up, Wait A Minute – 75 Transition Stinger
07. Jason Derulo ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Nicki Minaj – Swalla
08. Chris Brown – Privacy
09. Drake – Blem
10. Future ft. Rihanna – Selfish – Satoru Club Edit
11. Kojo Funds – Warning
12. BSSMNT – Tu Vas Danser – DJ Metino Dub
13. Major Lazer ft. PartyNextDoor & Nicki Minaj – Run Up – Johnny Good Remix
14. KidCutUp – Feel So Good – 105 Transition Stinger
15. Kehlani – Undercover
16. Lil Uzi Vert – XO Tour Life

Related: Dresden’s DJ Strght Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

This 82-Year-Old Dumpling Maker Is Now a Professional DJ

DJ Sumirock

Changing careers isn’t that uncommon these days. However, 82-year-old Sumiko Iwamuro a.k.a. DJ Sumirock is a rare case.

The Japanese native, who works as a dumpling maker during the day, started DJing in her ’70s. She had been inspired by choosing music for her son’s birthday party.

Sumirock now performs at clubs across Japan — usually for younger audiences. So far, she has only played in her home country, but she hopes to make it to New York City one day.

As the saying goes, you’re never too old to reinvent yourself.

Watch a short video about Sumirock above.

Related: Britain’s Oldest DJ Retires

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