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Wednesday 8 March 2017

Watch Jax Jones’ ‘You Don’t Know Me’ Ft. RAYE

Jax Jones

English DJ, producer, and songwriter Jax Jones has unveiled a video for his UK hit single, “You Don’t Know Me.” The song, which features emerging singer-songwriter, RAYE, was DJcity’s 23rd most downloaded track of December.

Jones came to prominence in 2014 after he co-wrote and co-produced Dumont’s single, “I Got U.” He has since co-written singles like Dumont’s “Ocean Drive” and Tinie Tempah and Tinashe’s “Text from Your Ex.”

Watch the visual above and download “You Don’t Know Me” on DJcity.

Related: Watch Bruno Mars’ ‘That’s What I Like’ Video

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Wednesday 8 March 2017

The Women Who Have Contributed to DJcityTV

DJ Javin

Kayper
Kayper (photo source: Instagram)

Today is March 8 and people around the world are observing International Women’s Day — a day that commemorates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It’s also a time to promote gender equality and women’s rights. To celebrate the day, here are four videos of the ladies who have contributed to DJcityTV.

Kayper, UK

DJ Javin, USA

PattyClover, USA

Emma Short-E, UK

Related: Scratch Combo of the Month: Feb. 2017

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DJ Javin, DJcityTV, Emma Short-E, Kayper, PattyClover,
Wednesday 8 March 2017

Dresden’s August de Lyska Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

August de Lyska

Resident at Kiezklub and voted rookie of the year 2014 at the “Brown Suga Night”, August de Lyska serves up a genre-bending urban and future bass mix for the DJcity Podcast. Stream or download below.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Ta-ku – Closet Drake Fans
02. Skepta ft. Novelist – Lyrics
03. Stormzy – Big For Your Boots
04. Russ – Do It Myself
05. Jackal ft. Karra – Ice
06. Doobious – Kiss Kiss – Doobious VIP Bootleg
07. San Holo – Light
08. Grandtheft ft. Delaney Jane – Easy Go
09. Megaloh, Trettmann, & KitschKrieg – Herb & Mango
10. Mura Masa – Lotus Eater
11. Future – Mask Off
12. RIN – Blackout
13. Big Sean – Bounce Back – Kidd Spin Acap Intro
14. Juicy J ft. Wiz Khalifa & Ty Dolla $ign – Ain’t Nothing
15. 20syl ft. Oddisee – Ongoing Thing
16. Drake – Fake Love – NAMTO & DJ Emir Remix
17. Drake – Fake Love – Tall Boys 88-67 Transition
18. Kaleem Taylor – By My Side

Related: Berlin’s DJ O’Nit Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

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August de Lyska,
Monday 6 March 2017

Turntablism Meets Soul Music: Asian Hawk

Asian Hawk

Some turntablists have been criticized for lacking “funkiness” or “soul.” Not Asian Hawk.

A native of Bristol, U.K., Hawk has won four DMC U.K. Team championships as part of The Disablists and one U.K. championship as a solo turntablist. He’s also a talented singer and producer.

To put a spotlight on his versatility, DJcity enlisted Hawk to perform his aptly-titled original track, “Turntable Soul.” The two-a-half-minute routine includes scratching, sample triggering, and soulful singing.

Follow Asian Hawk on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

Related: DJ Brace Scratches Over Sage the Gemini’s ‘Now and Later’ for ‘Fretless Fridays’

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Monday 6 March 2017

London’s DJ Swerve Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Swerve

DJ Swerve

Recognised club and radio DJ, as well as being one half of production duo Riddim Commission. DJ Swerve delivers a club heavy hip hop mix for his edition of the DJcity Podcast. Stream or download below.

Follow DJ Swerve on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. DJ Khaled ft. Beyonce & JAY Z – Shining
02. Stefflon Don ft. Abra Cadabra – Envy Us
03. Sage The Gemini – Now And Later – Peaches & Cream DJ Swerve Edit
04. Lotso – Senoritaaaaa
05. SNS & Kid The Wiz – Love Come Down
06. Omarion – Distance
07. Angel ft. Rich Homie Quan – Get With You
08. Chris Brown ft. Young Lo & Young Blacc – In Love With The B#tches
09. Jeremih ft. Chris Brown & Big Sean – I Think of You
10. Fetty Wap ft. Nicki Minaj – Like A Star
11. Yxng Bane X Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You
12. Kehlani – I Wanna Be
13. B2K ft. P. Diddy – Bump, Bump, Bump
14. Giggs ft. Donaeo – Lock Doh
15. Mura Masa ft. A$AP Rocky – Love$ick
16. Guordan Banks ft. Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller – Keep You In Mind Remix

Related: Listen to Kenzie’s DJcity Podcast Mix

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DJ Swerve,
Sunday 5 March 2017

Watch DJ Manwell, Stro Elliot and 14KT Perform With Serato DJ and Ableton Link

Serato DJ

At the end of 2016, Serato set out to find three artists to demonstrate Ableton’s Link feature with Serato DJ. DJ Manwell and hip-hop producers Stro Elliot and 14KT answered the call and put together an impressive routine, which is now available to watch.

Ableton Link is a wireless technology that keeps devices in time over a local network, so artists can “forget the hassle of setting up and focus on playing music.” DJs, producers, and musicians can sync with each other via Link-enabled DVS software such as Serato DJ and Ableton Live and DAWs like Ableton Live, Maschine, and Reason.

To showcase the technology, Manwell used two Reloop turntables and the Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer, Stro used Ableton Push 2, and 14KT used the Roland DJ-808 controller. They were given three rules: They had to perform linked together, use their own music, and make a tempo change in their set. The end result was a freestyle jam session over a hip-hop beat.

Watch the trio’s performance above and learn more about Ableton Link here.

Related: First Look: Serato DJ 1.9.6 Public Beta

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14KT, Ableton, DJ Manwell, Routine, Serato, Stro Elliot,
Sunday 5 March 2017

Review: Jesse Dean Designs JDDX2RS Fader

Jesse Dean Designs X2RS Fader

Mojaxx has reviewed the Jesse Dean Designs JDDX2RS fader for a special episode of Tips and Tricks. Unlike Jesse Dean’s external JDDX2R fader, which works with all portable setups, the JDDX2RS is designed specifically for the Numark PT01 Scratch turntable.

Related: Watch ‘Off the Beat and Path’ Feat. DJ Dynamix

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Saturday 4 March 2017

DJ Brace Scratches Over Sage the Gemini’s ‘Now and Later’ for ‘Fretless Fridays’

DJ Brace

DJ Brace has returned with a new episode of Fretless Fridays, this time featuring Sage the Gemini‘s buzzing single, “Now and Later.” The original track appeared on DJcity’s Hot Box following its debut in November and Henry Fong’s remix of it was one of DJcity’s most downloaded tracks of February.

Fretless Faders is a weekly series that features DJ Brace scratching over well-known songs using John Beez’s Fretless Fader.

Related: DJ Brace Scratches Over Mura Masa and A$AP Rocky’s ‘Love$ick’ for ‘Fretless Fridays’

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Friday 3 March 2017

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Mar. 3

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Wide Awake performs at Area Warehouse in Sheffield, England. (photo source: Instagram)

Mike Will Made It ft. 21 Savage, YG, & Migos – Gucci On My
The first track off the producer’s upcoming Ransom 2 project.

Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody – MIMO 2017 Remix
A well-crafted rework of the late singer’s 1987 smash.

Christina Aguilera – What A Girl Wants – Wide Awake Remix
The singer’s 1998 chart-topper gets transformed into a trap banger.

Jenn Morel – Ponteme
The debut single from Dominican choreographer-turned-rapper, Jenn Morel.

Preview below:

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

Related: Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend (Feb. 24)

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Thursday 2 March 2017

New Tracks Added to DJcity’s Spotify Playlist: March 2

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Jayceeoh
Jayceeoh performs at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (photo credit: RVLTN)

We’ve added the following new tracks to our Spotify playlist:

Calvin Harris ft. Frank Ocean & Migos – Slide
Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You (Major Lazer Remix)
Future ft Rihanna – Selfish
Marshmello & Ookay – Chasing Colors
The Chainsmokers & Coldplay – Something Just Like This
Jayceeoh & CLVZA – I’m Ok
Stormzy – Big For Your Boots
Lethal Bizzle ft. Giggs & Flowdan – Round Here

Check out the playlist below or within Spotify (search for “DJcity Essentials“).

Related: New Tracks Added to DJcity’s Spotify Playlist: Feb. 23

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