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Belgium’s Gavin Francis Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

Gavin Francis

Gavin Francis

This past year house DJ and producer Gavin Francis has released music on labels such as Simma Black (Low Steppa), Sleepinischeatin’ (Tom Zanetti), and 3Beat. His tracks have entered the Traxsource, Shazam UK Dance, and Beatport charts, and have also been supported by Mark Knight, Groove Armada, Danny Howard, Blonde, and Skream to name a few. Stream or download his DJcity podcast below, as he serves up a house heavy mix, which includes his new single with Junction 13.

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Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Gavin Francis & Junction 13 ft. Wade – Feel 4 U
02. Rob Cockerton – Hope
03. Somore – I Refuse – Industry Standard Remix
04. Volkoder – Share
05. Pawsa – Luster vs Also – Gavin Francis Edit
06. Patrick Topping – Talking Libz
07. DJ Cameo, Myles & Gavin Francis – Sentilo
08. Weiss UK – You’re Sunshine
09. Scott Diaz – Love Sick

Related: Listen to Julian Jermain’s DJcity Podcast Mix

DJcity and Splice Release ‘Bootleg Bodega, Volume 3’ Sample Pack

Tall Boys

Tall Boys
Tall Boys

DJcity and Splice have kicked off the new year with the third installment of their Bootleg Bodega sample pack series.

The packs, which are curated by DJcity’s Tall Boys, contain sounds geared towards open-format DJs.

The third volume features sounds from KSHMR, Ekali, Medasin, Deekline, among others.

Download the pack and get two months of free access to Splice Sounds here (use promo code DJCITY3).

Watch below to see the Tall Boys demonstrate how they produced their “Bad & Boujee” edit, which makes use of the sample pack.

Related: DJcity and Splice Release ‘Bootleg Bodega, Volume 2’ Sample Pack

Watch Jahlil Beats Make a Beat With Random Records

Jahlil Beats

Mass Appeal has returned with a new episode of Rhythm Roulette, this time calling on Roc Nation producer Jahlil Beats.

The series challenges producers to make a beat by sampling three random records, chosen from a record store while blindfolded.

A native of Pennsylvania, Jahlil is best known for producing street anthems like Meek Mill’s “Ima Boss” and Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot N#gga.” He has also worked with superstars like Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Diddy, and Rick Ross.

Watch above to see Jahlil make a track with LPs that he picked up at Repo Records, one of Philadelphia’s oldest vinyl stores.

Related: Watch Salaam Remi Make a Beat With Random Records

No More Broken Faders

Tips and Tricks

Rane’s magnetic faders are a favorite among many DJs and turntablists, but some people break the stems from time to time. While the company’s customer support is legendary, Infinity Faders offers an aftermarket upgrade that prevents the problem.

On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a look at the “unbreakable” Infinity Fader.

Related: Customizing Your DJ Gear: Knobs and Fader Caps

Austria’s DJ Mosaken Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Mosaken

DJ Mosaken

From Vienna Austria, part of the Juicy Crew and “Masters of Dirt”, DJ Mosaken serves up a 30 minute straight Drake mix, ahead of Drizzy’s European tour starting this month. Stream or download the podcast mix below.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Drake – Comeback Season Intro
02. Brandy – Controlla – J. Espinosa Remix
03. Drake – Controlla – DJ Paimon Remix
04. Drake ft. The Weeknd – Crew Love – David S Remix
05. Rihanna ft. Drake – Work – Phil N Good Tropical Remix
06. Wizkid ft. Drake & Skepta – Ojuelegba Remix
07. Ramriddlz – Sweeterman – Drake Remix
08. Tinashe ft. Drake – 2 On – SevnthWonder Remix
09. Future ft. Drake – Used To This
10. Drake – Childs Play – Aash Mehta Remix
11. Drake ft. 21 Savage – Sneakin’
12. Drake – Fake Love – Tall Boys Transition
13. Drake ft. PartyNextDoor & Jeremih – With You
14. PartyNextDoor – Not Nice

Related: Stuttgart’s Master HP Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

Watch Chris Villa’s New ‘Trends Mix’

Chris Villa

DJcity’s Arizona Representative Chris Villa is back with a new Trends Mix. His selection contains four tracks from DJcity’s Trends charts, along with classic samples from the 1984 movie, Beat Street.

Tracklist:

1. Jackal ft. Karra – Ice
2. Migos & Lil Uzi Vert – Bad & Boujee – Acapella
3. 21 Savage ft. Metro Boomin – No Heart
4. Bruno Mars – Chunky

Related: Watch Chris Villa’s ‘Trends Mix’ for Dec. 2016

Belgium’s DJ Makasi Top 5 Picks of Jan. 2017

DJ Makasi

DJ Makasi

Belgium’s recognised party rocker DJ Makasi has teamed up with DJcity to give us his Top 5 club tracks of each month. Below is a list of his Top 5 tracks that have been tearing up clubs across Belgium this month.

01. Big Sean – Moves
02. Chris Brown ft. Young Lo & Young Blacc – 500 Wayz
03. Migos & Lil Uzi – Bad & Boujee – Luca Lush Remix
04. Jauz – Feel The Volume – SwaggleRock Remix
05. Usher ft. Young Thug – Girls Wanna Have Fun

Makasi’s one to watch for this month is the new Big Sean album “I Decided.” being released on 5 February.

Follow DJ Makasi on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Related: DJcity UK’s Top 20 Most Downloaded Tracks of Dec. 2016

London’s Max Denham Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

Max Denham

Max Denham

One of London’s finest Max Denham jumps in the mix for the DJcity Podcast. He delivers a 34 minute mix filled with nothing but the biggest hits out right now. Stream or download below.

Follow Max Denham on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You
02. Rihanna ft. Drake – Work
03. Drake – Controlla
04. Tory Lanez – Controlla
05. Kranium ft. Tory Lanez – We Can
06. Kojo Funds ft. Abra Cadabra – Dun Talkin’
07. Jeremih ft. Stefflon Don, & Krept & Konan – London
08. Mist – Ain’t The Same
09. Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla – One Dance
10. G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha – Me, Myself & I
11. Migos & Lil Uzi Vert – Bad & Boujee
12. Drake – Fake Love
13. Rae Sremmurd – Black Beatles
14. D.R.A.M ft. Lil Yachty – Broccoli
15. Desiigner – Panda
16. YFN Lucci ft. PnB Rock – Everyday We Lit
17. Kent Jones – Don’t Mind
18. Future ft. Drake – Used To This

Related: Belfast’s DJ Tez Drops DJcity Podcast Mix

NAMM 2017 Recap: The Most Important DJ News

NAMM 2017

The 2017 NAMM Show went down in Anaheim, California last week and DJcityTV’s team was there to cover it.

On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx provides a recap of the most important DJ gear from the convention. Products discussed include new equipment from Pioneer DJ, Reloop, Denon DJ, Mixars, Gemini, Akai, and Stanton.

Related: The Biggest DJ Tech Stories of 2016

TJ Mizell and Skratch Bastid Pay Tribute to Jam Master Jay With New Routine

TJ Mizell and Skratch Bastid

TJ Mizell, Jam Master Jay’s son and A$AP Ferg‘s tour DJ, has teamed up Skratch Bastid to commemorate what would have been his father’s 52nd birthday. The three-minute session features both turntablists throwing down with Run-DMC tracks and samples.

Related: TJ Mizell DJs on a New York Subway

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