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Getting Creative With Feedback Loops
The feedback loop is a technique that enables DJs to create layered, on-the-fly loops. It’s been possible with devices like Pioneer DJ’s EFX-500 and Rane’s Sixty-Two for years, and most recently, Pioneer DJ’s DJM-S9.
On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx demonstrates how to make the most of the feature with gear like the DJM-S9. The tutorial was inspired by a recent routine from Red Bull Thre3style host, Flipout.
Related: Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 Review
DJcity’s Top 50 Most Downloaded Tracks of Jan. 2017
Below is a list of the most-downloaded tracks on DJcity during January 2017. To receive these updates via email, click here.
- 1. Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You
- 2. Flo Rida ft. 99 Percent – Cake
- 3. Austin Mahone ft. Pitbull – Lady
- 4. Big Sean – Moves
- 5. The Chainsmokers – Paris
- 6. Tyga ft. Kanye West – Feel Me
- 7. Usher ft. Young Thug – Girls Wanna Have Fun
- 8. Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You – Satoru Club Edit
- 9. Kanye West ft. T-Pain – Good Life – Reed Streets Remix
- 10. Gucci Mane ft. Drake – Both
- 11. Chris Brown ft. Trey Songz & Young Thug – Dat Night
- 12. Justin Timberlake – Sexy Back – Tall Boys vs Aztek Club Edit
- 13. George Michael – Careless Whisper – DJ Amor & DJ O’Neill Sax Remix
- 14. Mr. Belt & Wezol – Boogie Wonderland – KidCutUp Club Edit
- 15. Migos – T-Shirt
- 16. Z ft. Fetty Wap – Nobody’s Better
- 17. DJ Snake ft. R. Kelly – Let Me Love You – R. Kelly Remix
- 18. SNS & Kid The Wiz – Love Come Down
- 19. Kidd Spin – Dance & Clap Your Hands Tool
- 20. Wiz Khalifa – We Dem Boyz (Hol’ Up) – Tall Boys Chapters Bootleg
- 21. DJ Mustard ft. Nipsey Hussle & RJ – Ridin’ Around
- 22. Future ft. Rick Ross – That’s A Check
- 23. Kris Kross Amsterdam & Conor Maynard ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Are You Sure – Kidd Spin Club Edit
- 24. Pharrell Williams – Able
- 25. DJ Snake ft. Sean Paul & Justin Bieber – Let Me Love You – Sean Paul Remix
- 26. Missy Elliott – Get Ur Freak On – Artistic Raw Remix
- 27. Diplo & Autoerotique – Waist Time
- 28. Daddy Yankee – Shaky Shaky – Nikko Calor & Big Syphe Puro Pari Remix
- 29. Nelly ft. Kelly Rowland – Dilemma – Craig Knight & Craig Holden Remix
- 30. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz – Get Low – Delirious & Alex K Remix
- 31. Hardwell & Quintino – Baldadig
- 32. Tinie Tempah ft. Zara Larsson – Girls Like – Freejak Edit
- 33. Fetty Wap ft. Nicki Minaj – Like A Star – DopeOne Hype Intro
- 34. The Weeknd – I Feel It Coming – Nathan C Remix
- 35. Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You – James Carter & Levi Remix
- 36. Sister Nancy – Bam Bam – Eddie Boy vs Tim Hox Hype Edit
- 37. The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk – I Feel It Coming – Strobe Remix
- 38. Chris Brown ft. Gucci Mane & Usher – Party – KidCutUp Acap Intro
- 39. MO – Final Song – Diplo & Jauz Remix
- 40. Rae Sremmurd ft. Kodak Black – Real Chill
- 41. Chris Brown ft. Young Lo & Young Blacc – 500 Wayz
- 42. Migos & Lil Uzi Vert – Bad & Boujee – Tall Boys 95-64 Transition
- 43. Destiny’s Child – Say My Name – Mathieu Koss Remix
- 44. Flo Rida ft. T-Pain – Low – Safety First! Remix – Tall Boys Acap Intro
- 45. Rihanna – Where Have You Been – Marco Carpentieri Remix
- 46. Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You – DJ Smerk Acap Intro
- 47. Flo Rida ft. T-Pain – Low – Safety First! Remix
- 48. Lil Jon, Kronic, & Onderkoffer ft. Keno & Raven Felix – Bad B#tches – Kronic Feel That Fade Bootleg
- 49. Sean Paul ft. Tory Lanez – Tek Weh Yuh Heart – Mozes Remix
- 50. Sean Paul – We Be Burnin’ (Recognize It) – Dijital Remix
Related: DJcity’s Top 50 Most Downloaded Tracks of Dec. 2016
Berlin’s DJ D-Tale Drops DJcity Podcast Mix
DJcity regional manager, DJ D-Tale drops a future bass loaded mix for his edition of the DJcity Podcast. Stream or download below.
Follow DJ D-Tale on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Missy Elliot – Get Ur Freak On – Indiginis Re-Fresh
02. Adam Vida – I’m Juiced
03. Whethan x Oliver Tree – All You Ever Talk About
04. RAY BLK ft. SG Lewis – Chill Out
05. Tory Lanez – LUV – Snakehips Remix
06. R2Bees ft. Wizkid – More
07. TLC – Diggin’ On You – Kaytranada Flippin’ On You Edit
08. Sage The Gemini – Now And Later
09. Joey Purp ft. Chance The Rapper – Girls At
10. Arona Mane ft. Milan – POTGS
11. Dave ft. Drake – Wanna Know Remix
12. DJ Juls ft. Mr Eazy, Eugy & Sarkodie – Teef Teef
13. Cashmere Cat ft. 2 Chainz, & Tory Lanez – Throw Myself A Party
14. Kehlani – CRZY – Live Evil Remix
15. Drake – Fake Love – Lady S & Tim Hox Remix
16. San Holo – Light
17. Tilka – Love
18. Post Malone – No Option
Tips for Your First DJ Gig, Part 2
In December, DJ TLM shared some tips on how to prepare for your first DJ gig. The episode, which was part of DJcityTV’s Share the Knowledge series, focused on communicating with the venue.
On this episode, TLM returns for part two with some pointers on preparing your set selection.
Related: Tips for Your First DJ Gig, Part 1
Serato DJ 1.9.6 Is Now in Public Beta
Serato has released the public beta of Serato DJ 1.9.6, a version which the company has called “one of our best updates yet.”
The release includes the following changes:
– Significant DVS improvements, including the new Anti-Drift option to stabilize BPM, Smart Sync, and improvements to needle drop sensitivity.
– Feature improvements, including Favorite FX banks, Chronological Loops, Reordering Loops, and Enable/Disable Hot Cues.
– Pitch Play mappings for supported hardware (requires Pitch ‘n Time DJ license).
– Significant stability and performance improvements.
Get more information and join the beta here.
Related: Trayze Performs With Roland and Serato’s DJ-808 Controller, Part 2
Watch Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ Video
Ed Sheeran has dropped a video for his dancehall-influenced hit, “Shape of You,” which is currently No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. The visual was filmed in Seattle and stars Sheeran alongside model and dancer Jennie Pegouskie, who’s toured with Macklemore.
“Shape of You” is the second single off Sheeran’s upcoming album, Divide.
Watch the video above and download the track on DJcity.
Related: Ed Sheeran Sued For Allegedly Copying Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’
Listen to Freejak’s DJcity Podcast Mix
UK based DJ producer Freejak drops a bass heavy house mix for the DJcity podcast, which includes a selection of his own remixes. Freejak’s remixes are popular amongst DJcity members as his remix of Tinie Tempah’s “Girl Like” is currently sat on top of the UK Top Downloads. Stream or download his podcast below.
Follow Freejak on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Ryan Blyth X After 6 ft. Malisha Bleau – Show Me – Freejak Remix
02. Ninetoes vs wideboys – Find Sambuca – Freejak Rework
03. Solardo – The Spot
04. G.U.R.U. & Blinkie vs Missy Eliot – B’donk – Freejak Mash Up
05. Format B – Okeey Yaah
06. Freejak – Finger Flip
07. Mant – Bodywerk
08. TCTS vs Ida Corr – Let Me Think About Icy Feet – Freejak Mash Up
09. Nadia Rose – Tight Up – Freejak Remix
10. Basement Jaxx – Jump and Shout – Erik Hagleton Remix
11. Solardo – Tribes Men
Watch Kayper’s Throwback Mix for DJcityTV
London-based DJ, turntablist, and producer Kayper has served up a throwback mix for DJcityTV. Her 12-minute set features a variety of classic hip-hop and R&B party tracks, including some of her own edits.
“I haven’t played most of these tracks in a long time,” Kayper told us. “That’s why I decided to take it back to the basics and do an old school set for those that appreciate it and are old enough to remember what it was like to be a DJ before Snapchat.”
Watch the video above.
Tracklist:
1. P. Diddy, Black Rob, & Mark Curry – Bad Boy For Life
2. DJ Holla – The Real La Di Da Di
3. Showbiz & AG – Party Groove
4. Eric B. & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul
5. JAY Z – Jockin’ Jay-Z
6. Crooklyn Clan – Put It On
7. AV8 – Bang Rock The House
8. Naughty By Nature – Hip Hop Hooray
9. Jay Z vs Cheryl Lynn – Encore With Cheryl
10. Jackson 5 vs Wu-Tang Clan- I Want Your Fat Beat Back
11. The Notorious B.I.G. – One More Chance – Hip-Hop Mix
12. 112 – Dance With Me – Kayper Edit
13. Jackson 5 – Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) – Kayper Edit
14. DJ Kool Ft. Fatman Scoop – It Takes Two
15. David Bowie – Under Pressure – DiscoTech Edit
16. Crooklyn Clan – Justin Anthem
17. Baby ft. Clipse – What Happened To That Boy
18. Kanye West – I Love Kanye – DJ Primetyme Party Break
19. Scarface ft. JAY Z and Beanie Sigel – Guess Who’s Back – Kayper Sunrise Edit
Follow Kayper on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.
Related: Watch Kayper’s Routine for DJcityTV
Satoru: Must-Have Items in My DJ Bag
As Music Director, Satoru is a key part of DJcity UK‘s team. The Newcastle native is also an active club DJ and can be found rocking clubs from England to Japan on a regular basis. Below are five essential items that he always carries in his DJ bag.
“I prefer HID mode over control CDs, so this is essential for connecting CDJs to my laptop. It’s quite compact, and I can charge my phone at the same time, too.”
Wrigley’s Extra Peppermint Gum
“Clubs are loud, and you probably sip on liquor when you’re there. When it comes to exchanging words with another human being, proximities get close and so does your breath. Keep it fresh!”
“We’ve all been there: you walk into the club only to find that all of the fader caps on the mixer are missing. It’s a nightmare. It doesn’t happen to me very much anymore, but I bring caps just in case.”
“Who needs a GoPro? Clip this baby onto your iPhone and get some dope wide-angle shots of the club and crowd.”
“If I’m in another city or have a loose schedule, I usually stick around the club and have a jolly good ‘ole time after my set. Hotel checkout times aren’t hangover-friendly, so it’s handy to have some painkillers around for the morning. Be prepared!”
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Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Jan. 27
Truman performs at Pacha in Sydney, Australia. (Credit: MY Media Sydney)
From Faith and Biggie’s forthcoming duet album, The King & I.
Ace Of Base – All That She Wants – DJ Smerk Shape Of You Bootleg
The Swedish group’s 1992 hit gets blended with Ed Sheeran’s new single.
Tinie Tempah ft. Tinashe – Text From Your Ex
The UK rapper connects with Tinashe for a uptempo track.
Three 6 Mafia – Stay Fly – Truman Remix
A bass house rework of the trio’s 2005 anthem.
Preview below:
Featured on DJcity earlier this week:
– Major Lazer ft. PartyNextDoor & Nicki Minaj – Run Up
DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.
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