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Playing for the Crowd vs. Playing for Yourself
When it comes to song selection, DJs often identify with one of two camps: Those who play for the crowd and those who play for themselves. DJ TLM doesn’t think it has to be one or the other, though.
Watch above to see him discuss the topic on month’s episode of Share the Knowledge.
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Watch Stormzy’s Special BBC Live Lounge Performance
Stormzy has returned again this year for the BBC Live Lounge, but this time for a very special performance, bringing out guests J Hus, Ghetts, Wretch 32, and MNEK to perform their tracks from his debut number album, Gang Signs And Prayer. Stormzy closed out the Live Lounge by performing a cover of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed”.
DJ EASE Performs a Routine for DJcityTV
DJ EASE, a 2016 Red Bull Thre3style US finalist and four-time DMC regional champion, has put down a routine for DJcityTV. His two-minute performance features world-class turntablism and three tracks: the Geto Boys’ 1991 classic “Mind Playing Tricks on Me,” the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ 2003 hit “Can’t Stop,” and Thugli‘s 2012 trap banger, “Bout It.”
Follow DJ EASE on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.
DJ Brace Scratches Over Drake’s ‘Portland’
After taking a week off due to an arm injury, DJ Brace is back with another challenge from Skratch Bastid. This time, the DMC Online champ takes on Drake‘s new Quavo and Travis Scott-assisted track, “Portland,” using gear from his new sponsor, Reloop.
Fretless Fridays is a weekly series that features DJ Brace scratching over popular songs using John Beez’s Fretless Fader.
Related: DJ Brace Scratches Over Calvin Harris’ ‘Slide’ for ‘Fretless Fridays’
Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Mar. 24
Trentino at the Indy 500 Snake Pit in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2016. (photo source: Facebook)
A hard-hitting single produced by The Stereotypes and Far East Movement.
Missy Elliott ft. Ludacris – One Minute Man – Delirious & Alex K Puro Pari Remix
Moombah meets dancehall on this update of Missy’s 2001 hit. (DJcity exclusive)
Marian Hill – Down – Trentino & Tall Boys Remix
The duo’s breakout single receives a mid-tempo rework. (DJcity exclusive)
Konshens & Chris Brown – Bruk Off Yuh Back Remix
Breezy adds a verse to the Jamaican singer’s 2016 single.
Preview below:
DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.
How to Live Stream a DJ Set, Part 2
Last week, we released the first episode of Mojaxx‘s tutorial on live streaming DJ sets. We originally planned on spacing out the episodes, but the response has been huge, so we’ve had Mojaxx return this week for part two.
On the second episode, Mojaxx looks at the visual aspects of his preferred streaming software, OBS Studio. The topics discussed include scenes, overlays, and more.
Related: How to Live Stream a DJ Set, Part 1
New Tracks Added to DJcity’s Spotify Playlist: Mar. 23
MAKJ at Intrigue in Las Vegas on Feb. 25, 2017. (photo source: Facebook)
Starting this week, DJcity’s Spotify playlist will include picks from guest DJs and producers. To start things off, we asked California’s MAKJ to give us three of his current favorites.
MAK’s picks:
DJcity’s picks:
Drake – Passionfruit
Check out the playlist below or within Spotify (search for “DJcity Essentials“).
Related: New Tracks Added to DJcity’s Spotify Playlist: Mar. 17
Watch Damented Juggle TroyBoi’s ‘O.G’
Damented, a member of the 2012 DMC World Team Champions, The Mixfitz, has flipped TroyBoi‘s “O.G” in a new routine for DJcityTV. The Belgium turntablist displays his juggling skills with the track, which has amassed over 11 million plays since its release in 2014.
Damented was also a finalist in the 2014 Red Bull Thre3style Belgium championship.
Watch his one-minute routine above.
Related: DJ Puffy Performs Caribbean-Style Routine for DJcityTV
Watch Stonic’s ‘Lego Scratch’ Routine
Italian DJ/producer Stonic is known for his creative turntablism videos.
In 2015, we shared a routine of his in which he placed himself inside the world of Grand Theft Auto V. The Sicilian turntablist has also released a UFO-themed video.
Now, Stonic has returned with a “stop motion” animation that features a crew of Lego turntablists. (Stop motion is a technique in which an object is physically manipulated so that it appears to move on its own.)
Watch the impressive video above, which was produced by Nosheek Film.
Related: Watch Stonic’s ‘Grand Theft Auto’-Inspired DJ Routine
Berlin’s DJ Reaf Drops DJcity Podcast Mix
Support DJ for Bushido/Fler, Kool Savas, Frauenarzt, and many more. Berlin’s DJ Reaf delivers a hip hop and future bass loaded mix for his edition of the DJcity podcast. Stream or download below.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. They – U-Rite
02. KSI ft. Mista Silva – Goes Off Remix
03. Travis Scott – Goosebumps – NGHTMRE Remix
04. Kelis – Milkshake – Dawin Remix
05. Dr. Fresch ft. TLC – No Love
06. Booba – Mon Pays – NAMTO Remix
07. Migos – T-Shirt – Y2K & AVIDD Remix
08. Rich Chigga – Who That Be – Stooki Sound Remix
09. Skeppy – DATZ NA ME – Massappeals Flip
10. TT The Artist – Queen
11. Alexander Lewis – March
12. Stormzy – Scary – Slumberjack Edit
13. Luca Lush – Drop Top
14. Hermitude ft. Mataya & Young Tapz – The Buzz – Sweater Beats Remix
15. Kendrick Lamar – Swimming Pools (Drank) Edit
16. Mr. Carmack – Pay For What – Alexander Lewis Trombone Flip
17. Kaaris x Mr. Carmack – Charge – Boombox Cartel Remix
18. Iccarus & Ruxell – Strngr Thngs
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