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Watch DJ Jazzy Jeff’s ‘Boiler Room’ Set
In January, the Boiler Room hosted its debut show in Philadelphia for the last stop of their “What’s Brewing” series with Budweiser. Naturally, they summoned Philly’s own, DJ Jazzy Jeff, to showcase what’s going on in the City of Brotherly Love.
In his two-hour set, Jeff bounced through genres, from hip-hop and reggae to rock. The iconic DJ threw down various techniques, including scratching and juggling. He also played classic tracks as lead-ins to the songs that sampled them. Fans in attendance were treated to a unique experience, getting to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the legend.
The set was originally uploaded with performances from additional artists, but the audio was out of sync with the video. However, Boiler Room has now uploaded a corrected version of Jeff’s set, which you can watch above.
Related: Watch a Recap of DJ Jazzy Jeff’s ‘PlayList Retreat’ Event
69Beats Featured in DJcityTV’s ‘Tone Play’ Series
69Beats, the 2016 Red Bull Thre3style Poland Champion, has been featured on DJcityTV’s first Tone Play episode in nearly three years. The 28-year-old is known for his well-executed tone play routines, which helped him win the Poland championship.
Check back soon for the tracklist.
First Look: Serato DJ 1.9.6 Public Beta
At the end of January, Serato released the public beta of Serato DJ 1.9.6. The update adds significant DVS improvements, including an Anti-Drift option, Smart Sync, and improvements to needle drop sensitivity.
Now, after two weeks of testing, Mojaxx provides a first look at the version on this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks. Watch above and join the beta here.
Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ 1.9.5
DJ Cable Presents ‘The Best Of Nas’ Mix
Continuing his ‘Best Of’ mix series, DJ Cable is back revisiting his 100% Nas mix for Radar Radio, updating it with some extra tracks and interview snippets.
Here’s what Cable had to say, “Nas is one of my favourite hip hop artists of all time, so it was a real pleasure to dig through his discography and put together a definitive mix of his best singles, album tracks, guest verses, previously unreleased tracks and slept on gems. I hope you enjoy the mix!”
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Tracklist:
01. Nas Interview Intro
02. Nas – Hate Me Now
03. Nas – The Don
04. Nas – Halftime
05. Nas – Made You Look
06. Nas – Street Dreams
07. Nas ft. Lauryn Hill – If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)
08. Nas – Get Down
09. Nas – Nas Is Like
10. Nas – Nas Is Invincible – DJ Cable Blend
11. Kool G Rap ft. Nas – Fast Life – Norfside Remix [Nas Verse]
12. Nas – Dr. Knockboot
13. Nas ft. Ludacris & Doug E. Fresh – Virgo
14. Various Artists – Da Bridge 2001 [Nas Verse]
15. Nas ft. Busta Rhymes – Fried Chicken
16. Large Professor ft. Nas – One Plus One
17. Nas – I Gave You Power
18. Nas – N.Y. State Of Mind
19. Nas – N.Y. State Of Mind, Pt. 2
20. Nas – The World Is Yours
21. Group Therapy – East Coast West Coast Killaz [Nas Verse]
22. The Firm – Phone Tap
23. Nas – Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park)
24. Nas ft. AZ – Life’s a Bitch [Nas Verse]
25. [Nas Reaction to Jay-Z “Super Ugly”]
26. Nas – Got Ur Self A…
27. Nas ft. Mary J. Blige – Reach Out
28. Nas – You’re Da Man
29. Nas – I’m A Villain
30. Mobb Deep ft. Nas – It’s Mine [Nas Verse]
31. [Nas Interview Skit]
32. Main Source – Live At The Barbecue [Nas Verse]
33. MC Serch – Back To The Grill Again [Nas Verse]
34. Nas – Nasty
35. Nas ft. Ginuwine – You Owe Me
36. Nas – Hip Hop Is Dead
37. Nas & Damien Marley – As We Enter
38. [Nas Interview Skit 2]
39. Nas – One Mic
40. Nas – One Love
41. Nas – One Love – LG Remix
42. Nas – It Ain’t Hard To Tell
43. Nas – It Ain’t Hard To Tell – Large Professor Remix
44. Nas – Nastradamus
45. Nas – Nothing Lasts Forever
46. Nas – Surviving The Times
47. J. Cole ft. Nas – Let Nas Down Remix
Related: DJ Cable Presents ‘The Best Of Old School Grime’ Mix
Facebook Steps Up Efforts to Reach Deal With Music Industry
Facebook is stepping up efforts to reach a licensing agreement with the music industry, according to sources who spoke with Bloomberg.
A deal would allow music to be added to user-generated videos without getting flagged for copyright infringement. It would also potentially open the door for Facebook to obtain more videos from the labels themselves.
With nearly two billion users, Facebook provides a massive opportunity for the industry. It could mean billions of dollars in revenue. Licensed videos would also benefit Facebook, which wants to dethrone YouTube as the leader in online video.
Last month, Facebook hired Tamara Hrivnak, a former key music executive at YouTube. Hrivnak now leads Facebook’s global music strategy and business development.
However, Bloomberg says the talks with Facebook are “complex” and that “a deal could be a couple months away or more.”
“Facebook must also finish a system to police copyright-infringing material akin to Content ID, the system used by YouTube,” Bloomberg writes. “Videos on the site already feature a lot of music for which artists don’t receive royalties — a major source of tension.”
The Financial Times reported in January that Facebook is developing a content ID system, but did not say when it would be completed.
Watch Bloomberg’s report below:
Related: Facebook Developing Content ID System to Fight Copyright Infringement
Skratch Bastid Gets Busy With Anderson .Paak’s ‘Come Down’
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a routine from Skratch Bastid, but today the Canadian turntablist blessed us with a new video. Watch above to see him get busy with one of our favorite tracks from Anderson .Paak‘s Malibu album, “Come Down.” The Hi-Tek-produced song serves as the fourth single from the Grammy-nominated project.
Related: TJ Mizell and Skratch Bastid Pay Tribute to Jam Master Jay With New Routine
Listen to Crux Pistols’ DJcity Podcast Mix
DJ and production duo from Munich Germany, Dan Gerous and Notfx, also known as Crux Pistols drop a future bass heavy mix for the DJcity Podcast. Dan Gerous is also the founder and owner of the legendary ‘Crux’ club in Munich as well as being the 2015 Red Bull Thre3style National Champion. Stream or download their podcast below.
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Tracklist:
01. Yung Hurn ft. Rin – Bianco – Crux Pistols Jersey Remix
02. Stormzy – Big For Your Boots
03. Travis Scott & Kendrick Lamar – Goosebumps – Benzi & YehMe2 Bootleg
04. Yo Majesty – Club Action – 4B Bootleg
05. Ali Bumaye & Shindy – Sex Ohne Grund – Crux Pistols Jersey Remix
06. Travis Scott, Quavo, & Young Thug – Pick Up The Phone – GANGSIGNS Remix
07. Garreth Maher – Ride On Time – Crux Pistols Edit
08. Eskei83, Drunken Masters, & Gunjah – Rave
09. Rae Sremmurd & Gucci Mane – Black Beatles – David S Jersey Club Remix
10. Young Greatness – Moolah – YK Jersey Club Remix
11. Drake – Fake Love – K3YFLO Remix
12. Drake – Fake Love – Serafin Remix
13. Drake – Controlla – DJ Irresistible Edit
14. CIISNERO – Polka Bounce
15. Haftbefehl & Xatar – Ich Zahle Gar Nix – Crux Pistols Remix
16. Charly Black – Gyal You A Party Animal – Braindead Remix
17. Dan Gerous & Tommy Montana ft. Melloquence – LOTP
18. Boys Noize – Rock The Bells – Crux Pistols Punani Edit
19. Kalibandulu ft. Richie Loop – Body Bag – D’Maduro & Johnny Roxx Remix
20. DJ Puffy – Mad Lion
21. Major Lazer ft. PartyNextDoor & Nicki Minaj – Run Up – Basement Freaks Remix
Watch Chris Villa’s Valentine’s Day Mix
Chris Villa, DJcity’s Arizona representative and a mixer on Power 98.3, puts down a boot knockin’ mini mix for Valentine’s Day.
Tracklist:
1. Candyman – Knockin’ Boots
2. Silk – Freak Me
3. Usher – Nice And Slow
4. Aaliyah – At Your Best
5. The Roots ft. Musiq Soulchild – Break You Off
6. Sade – The Sweetest Taboo
7. Rufus ft. Chaka Khan – Sweet Thing
8. Lil Wayne – Receipt – Acapella
9. LL Cool J – I Need Love
10. Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell Williams – Beautiful – Acapella
11. Common – The Light
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Scratch Combo of the Month: Feb. 2017
School of Scratch‘s Emma Short-E shares her Scratch Combo of the Month for February.
Post a video of yourself performing it with hashtag #DJcitySoS and we might share it.
2017 Grammy Winners
The Chainsmokers (photo credit: Grammys)
The 59th annual Grammy Awards went down in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Below are the winners of the categories most relevant to DJs. Check the full list on the Grammys’ website.
GENERAL
Best New Artist:
Kelsea Ballerini
The Chainsmokers
WINNER: Chance The Rapper
Maren Morris
Anderson .Paak
Album Of The Year:
WINNER: 25 – Adele
Lemonade – Beyonce
Purpose – Justin Bieber
Views – Drake
A Sailor’s Guide To Earth – Sturgill Simpson
Record Of The Year:
WINNER: Hello – Adele
Formation – Beyonce
7 Years – Lukas Graham
Work – Rihanna ft. Drake
Stressed Out – Twenty One Pilots
Song Of The Year:
Formation – Khalif Brown, Asheton Hogan, Beyoncé Knowles & Michael L. Williams II, songwriters (Beyonce)
WINNER: Hello – Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin, songwriters (Adele)
I Took A Pill In Ibiza – Mike Posner, songwriter (Mike Posner)
Love Yourself – Justin Bieber, Benjamin Levin & Ed Sheeran, songwriters (Justin Bieber)
7 Years – Lukas Forchhammer, Stefan Forrest, Morten Pilegaard & Morten Ristorp, songwriters (Lukas Graham)
POP
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
Closer – The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
7 Years – Lukas Graham
Work – Rihanna ft. Drake
Cheap Thrills – Sia ft. Sean Paul
WINNER: Stressed Out – Twenty One Pilots
Best Pop Vocal Album:
WINNER: 25 – Adele
Purpose – Justin Bieber
Dangerous Woman – Ariana Grande
Confident – Demi Lovato
This Is Acting – Sia
Best Pop Solo Performance:
WINNER: Hello – Adele
Hold Up – Beyonce
Love Yourself – Justin Bieber
Piece By Piece (Idol Version) – Kelly Clarkson
Dangerous Woman – Ariana Grande
RAP
Best Rap Performance:
WINNER: No Problem – Chance the Rapper ft. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz
Panda – Desiigner
Pop Style – Drake ft. The Throne
All The Way Up – Fat Joe & Remy Ma ft. French Montana & Infared
That Part – ScHoolboy Q ft. Kanye West
Best Rap/Sung Performance:
Freedom – Beyonce ft. Kendrick Lamar
WINNER: Hotline Bling – Drake
Broccoli – D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty
Ultralight Beam – Kanye West ft. Chance The Rapper, Kelly Price, Kirk Franklin, & The-Dream
Famous – Kanye West ft. Rihanna
Best Rap Song:
All The Way Up – Joseph Cartagena, Edward Davadi, Shandel Green, Karim Kharbouch, Andre Christopher Lyon, Reminisce Mackie & Marcello Valenzano, songwriters (Fat Joe & Remy Ma ft. French Montana & Infared)
Famous – Chancelor Bennett, Ross Birchard, Ernest Brown, Andrew Dawson, Kasseem Dean, Mike Dean, Noah Goldstein, Kejuan Muchita, Patrick Reynolds, Kanye West & Cydel Young, songwriters (Kanye West ft. Rihanna)
WINNER: Hotline Bling – Aubrey Graham & Paul Jefferies, songwriters (Drake)
No Problem – Chancelor Bennett, Dwayne Carter & Tauheed Epps, songwriters (Chance The Rapper ft. Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz)
Ultralight Beam – Chancelor Bennett, Kasseem Dean, Mike Dean, Kirk Franklin, Noah Goldstein, Samuel Griesemer, Terius Nash, Jerome Potter, Kelly Price, Nico Donnie Trumpet Segal, Derek Watkins, Kanye West & Cydel Young, songwriters (Kanye West ft. Chance The Rapper, Kelly Price, Kirk Franklin, & The-Dream)
Best Rap Album:
WINNER: Coloring Book – Chance The Rapper
And the Anonymous Nobody – De La Soul
Major Key – DJ Khaled
Views – Drake
Blank Face LP – ScHoolboy Q
The Life of Pablo – Kanye West
R&B
Best Urban Contemporary Album:
WINNER: Lemonade – Beyonce
Ology – Gallant
We Are King – KING
Malibu – Anderson .Paak
Anti – Rihanna
Best R&B Performance:
Turnin’ Me Up – BJ The Chicago Kid
Permission – Ro James
I Do – Musiq Soulchild
Needed Me – Rihanna
WINNER: Cranes in the Sky – Solange
Best Traditional R&B Performance:
The Three Of Me – William Bell
Woman’s World – BJ The Chicago Kid
Sleeping With The One I Love – Fantasia
WINNER: Angel – Lalah Hathaway
Can’t Wait – Jill Scott
Best R&B Song:
Come and See Me – J. Brathwaite, Aubrey Graham & Noah Shebib, songwriters (PartyNextDoor ft. Drake)
Exchange – Michael Hernandez & Bryson Tiller, songwriters (Bryson Tiller)
Kiss It Better – Jeff Bhasker, Robyn Fenty, John-Nathan Glass & Natalia Noemi, songwriters (Rihanna)
WINNER: Lake By the Ocean – Hod David & Musze, songwriters (Maxwell)
Luv – Magnus August Høiberg, Benjamin Levin & Daystar Peterson, songwriters (Tory Lanez)
Best R&B Album:
In My Mind – BJ The Chicago Kid
WINNER: Lalah Hathaway Live – Lalah Hathaway
Velvet Portraits – Terrace Martin
Healing Season – Mint Condition
Smoove Jones – Mya
DANCE/ELECTRONIC
Best Dance Recording:
Tearing Me Up – Bob Moses
WINNER: Don’t Let Me Down – The Chainsmokers ft. Daya
Never Be Like You – Flume ft. Kai
Rinse & Repeat – Riton ft. Kah-Lo
Drinkee – Sofi Tukker
Best Dance/Electronic Album:
WINNER: Skin – Flume
Electronica 1: The Time Machine – Jean-Michel Jarre
Epoch – Tycho
Barbara Barbara, We Face A Shining Future – Underworld
Louie Vega Starring…XXVIII – Louie Vega
REGGAE
Best Reggae Album:
Sly & Robbie Presents…Reggae For Her – Devin Di Dakta & J.L
Rose Petals – J Boog
WINNER: Ziggy Marley – Ziggy Marley
Everlasting – Raging Fyah
Falling Into Place – Rebelution
Soja: Live in Virginia – Soja
MUSIC FOR VISUAL MEDIA
Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media:
Amy – (Various Artists)
WINNER: Miles Ahead – (Miles Davis & Various Artists)
Straight Outta Compton – (Various Artists)
Suicide Squad (Collector’s Edition) – (Various Artists)
Vinyl: The Essentials Season 1 – (Various Artists)
Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media:
Bridge of Spies – Thomas Newman, composer
Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight – Ennio Morricone, composer
The Revenant – Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto, composers
WINNER: Star Wars: The Force Awakens – John Williams, composer
Stranger Things Volume 1 – Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein, composers
Stranger Things Volume 2 – Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein, composers
Best Song Written For Visual Media:
WINNER: Can’t Stop The Feeling! – Max Martin, Shellback & Justin Timberlake, songwriters (Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Gwen Stefani, James Corden, Zooey Deschanel, Walt Dohrn, Ron Funches, Caroline Hjelt, Aino Jawo, Christopher Mintz-Plasse & Kunal Nayyar), Track from: Trolls
Heathens – Tyler Joseph, songwriter (Twenty One Pilots), Track from: Suicide Squad
Just Like Fire – Oscar Holter, Max Martin, P!nk & Shellback, songwriters (P!nk), Track from: Alice Through The Looking Glass
Purple Lamborghini – Shamann Cooke, Sonny Moore & William Roberts, songwriters (Skrillex & Rick Ross), Track from: Suicide Squad
Try Everything – Mikkel S. Eriksen, Sia Furler & Tor Erik Hermansen, songwriters (Shakira), Track from: Zootopia
The Veil – Peter Gabriel, songwriter (Peter Gabriel), Track from: Snowden
PRODUCTION, NON-CLASSICAL
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical:
Benny Blanco
WINNER: Greg Kurstin
Max Martin
Nineteen85
Ricky Reed
Best Remixed Recording:
Cali Coast (Psionics Remix) – Josh Williams, remixer (Soul Pacific)
Heavy Star Movin’ (staRo Remix) – staRo, remixer (The Silver Lake Chorus)
Nineteen Hundred Eighty-Five (Timo Maas & James Teej Remix) – Timo Maas & James Teej, remixers (Paul McCartney & Wings)
Only (Kaskade & Lipless Remix)- Ryan Raddon, remixer (Ry X)
WINNER: Tearing Me Up (RAC Remix) – André Allen Anjos, remixer (Bob Moses)
Wide Open (Joe Goddard Remix) – Joe Goddard, remixer (The Chemical Brothers)
MUSIC VIDEO/FILM
Best Music Video:
WINNER: Formation – Beyonce
River – Leon Bridges
Up & Up – Coldplay
Gosh – Jamie xx
Upside Down & Inside Out – OK Go
Best Music Film:
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead – Steve Aoki
WINNER: The Beatles: Eight Days A Week The Touring Years – The Beatles
Lemonade – Beyonce
The Music Of Strangers – Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble
American Saturday Night: Live From The Grand Ole Opry – Various Artists
Related: Winners of the 2016 Grammy Awards
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