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Top 30 Remixes, Bootlegs and Edits of 2016
KidCutUp in the mix at Rips Bar in Phoenix on Nov. 2, 2016. (photo: Jennifer Ann Marie)
Last week, DJcity revealed its most downloaded tracks of 2016. Today, we dive deeper to uncover the most popular remixes, bootlegs, and edits of the year.
The Tall Boys, DJ Valid, and DJ Smerk received the most entries with three apiece, while Kidd Spin, Tuner, and KidCutUp tied for second place with two entries each.
Check out the top 30 below.
- 1. Beyonce ft. Sean Paul – Baby Boy – DJ Phresh Remix
- 2. Ghost Town DJs – My Boo – Tom Budin Remix
- 3. Nelly – Ride Wit Me – Lemi Vice & Action Jackson 2016 Remix
- 4. Ja Rule ft. Ashanti – Always On Time – SABR Remix
- 5. The Notorious B.I.G. – Mo Money Mo Problems – KidCutUp Roses Bootleg
- 6. The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back – DJ Smerk 24K Magic Blend
- 7. DJ Khaled ft. Drake – For Free – Kidd Spin Hype Edit
- 8. Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla – One Dance – Tuner S. Remix
- 9. Rihanna – Don’t Stop The Music – Tall Boys No Money Bootleg
- 10. Rihanna – Sex With Me – DJ Valid & C Staggz Remix
- 11. Bruno Mars – 24K Magic – Rock-It! Scientists Hype Edit
- 12. Earth, Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove – Mystique Remix
- 13. Meghan Trainor – NO – DopeOne No Scrubs Hype Edit
- 14. Aaliyah – Rock The Boat – DJ Valid Remix
- 15. Sean Paul – Like Glue – David S One Dance Remix
- 16. Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj – Side To Side – Tall Boys Club Edit
- 17. Daddy Yankee – Gasolina – Tuner S. Remix
- 18. Eve – Who’s That Girl – Ruen & Mister Gray Bootleg
- 19. DJ Snake – The Half – Kidd Spin Dancehall Edit
- 20. Nelly – Dilemma – FlipN’Gawd 2016 Remix
- 21. Khia – My Neck, My Back (Lick It) – Benedetto Moombahton Remix
- 22. Fugees – Fu-Gee-La – Anthem Kingz, Delirious, & Alex K Remix
- 23. Sia – Cheap Thrills – Tall Boys Talk Dirty Bootleg
- 24. Terror Squad ft. Fat Joe & Remy – Lean Back – B-Phisto Twerk Remix
- 25. Joe Budden – Pump It Up – DJ Valid Remix
- 26. Cam’ron – Hey Ma – DJ Smerk Closer Bootleg
- 27. Kanye West – Fade – Freejak Remix
- 28. Fifth Harmony – Work From Home – KidCutUp Acap Intro
- 29. The Notorious B.I.G. – Big Poppa – DJ Smerk Cold Water Bootleg
- 30. Big Tymers – Still Fly – Mayeda & Mannie Fresh Remix
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Trayze Performs With Roland and Serato’s DJ-808 Controller, Part 1
In September, Roland and Serato unveiled their new DJ-808 controller during a special 24-hour live stream event. To showcase the device, the companies called on Red Bull Thre3style US Champion Trayze to throw down a set.
Thankfully, those who missed the stream can watch Trayze perform the same routine in a new video filmed at Serato’s New York studio. Check it out above and stay tuned for part two.
Tracklist:
1. Eddie Kendricks – Day By Day
2. Lil Wayne – Let The Beat Build
3. Lil Wayne ft. Mannie Fresh – Go DJ
4. Mssingno – XE3 (Wheathin Turn)
5. Bassnectar ft. Mighty High Coup – The 808 Track
6. Clipse ft. Kelis & Pharrell – When the Last Time
7. Tropkillaz & Buku – Follow The Beat – Trayze 909 Day Edit
8. Faith Evans – Love Like This
9. Beyonce ft. Sean Paul – Baby Boy – Trayze 909 Day Edit
10. AlunaGeorge – You Know You Like It – DJ Snake Remix
Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ 1.9.5
Shakka Interview With DJ Dubl
London’s DJ Dubl got the chance to sit down with Shakka in the studio to talk about his newest EP “The Island”. Shakka explains why he lied last time they met up, if he really cares about the MOBO’s anymore, where he wants to be in 10 years, and more.
Related: Swizz Beatz Interview With DJ Dubl
Watch DJ Puffy’s Winning Set at Red Bull Thre3style World Finals
DJ Puffy wins the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in Santiago, Chile on Dec. 17, 2016. (credit: Red Bull)
Barbados’ DJ Puffy was crowned the 2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Champion in Santiago, Chile on Saturday night.
The 24-year-old party rocker faced stiff competition from Australia’s Beast Mode, Canada’s Trapment, Japan’s DJ You-Ki, and the United Kingdom’s JFB.
Judging the battle were legends DJ Jazzy Jeff, Craze, Z-Trip, DJ Nu-Mark, and Skratch Bastid.
Like his previous Thre3style sets, Puffy’s performance was distinguished by an energetic stage presence, Caribbean rhythms, and dubplates.
“I am an energy factory, I’m overwhelmed,” Puffy said after the win. “I will carry the torch the best I can as the best DJ in the world for the next year.”
Watch his winning set and post-competition interview below.
Listen to The Stickmen’s DJcity Podcast Mix
The Stickmen are a DJ and production duo who started making music together this year. The Stickmen illuminate crowds with their futuristic live shows and their custom LED drum kit.
As producers, this pair already have three DJcity UK top 10’s under their belt and their remixes being played on several of the major UK radio stations. The future is looking bright for The Stickmen. Stream or download their UK garage and dance heavy DJcity podcast below.
Follow The Stickmen on Twitter and Facebook.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Run-D.M.C. – It’s Like That – The Stickmen Remix
02. Tom Zanetti – You Want Me
03. Black Box – Ride On Time – PBH & Jack Shizzle Remix
04. Kolsch – Grey
05. Robin S – Show Me Love – ill Phill Remix
06. GURU & Blinkie – B’donk
07. James Hype – Gold Digger VIP
08. Edwin Starr – War – Low Steppa Edit
09. Kideko & George Kwali ft. Nadia Rose & Sweetie Irie – Crank It (Woah!)
10. The Stickmen vs The Wiseguys – Oh La La
11. Dizzee Rascal – Fix Up Look Sharp – Craig Knight Remix
12. Dizzee Rascal – Bonkers – The Stickmen 2016 Remix
13. The Game & 50 Cent – This Is How We Do – Danny T Remix
14. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll – PBH & Jack Shizzle Remix
15. Julio Bashmore vs BBK – Too Many Man
16. Double 99 – RIP Groove
17. Solo 45 – Feed ‘Em To The Lions
18. DJ Luck & MC Neat – Little Bit Of Luck – The Stickmen Remix
Related: Listen to FooR’s DJcity Podcast Mix
Red Bull Thre3style World Finals: Day 5 Recap
Beast Mode wins the fourth round of the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in Santiago, Chile on Dec. 16, 2016. (Alfred Jürgen Westermeyer / Red Bull)
Fifth day and fourth round
Australia’s Beast Mode advanced to the final round of the 2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Finals on Friday night by winning the fourth qualifier.
Competing in the round were Germany’s Pro-Zeiko, New Zealand’s Ruse, Poland’s 69Beats, Switzerland’s Flink, and the United States’ Trayze.
Earlier that day, DJcity’s Styles Davis moderated two discussion panels. The first one featured the previous Thre3style world champions BYTE, ESKEI83, Shintaro, Four Color Zack, Hedspin, and Karve. The second panel featured legendary DJs Jazzy Jeff, Mix Master Mike, Craze, Z-Trip, Numark, and Skratch Bastid.
A detailed written account of the day from DJ Kutcorners can be found on Serato’s website.
Watch Beast Mode’s set and DJcity’s recap below.
Final round
Tune in to the live stream of the final round on Saturday at 1 p.m. PST on Thre3style’s website.
Competing in the round will be Australia’s Beast Mode, Barbados’ Puffy, Canada’s Trapment, Japan’s You-Ki, and the United Kingdoms’ JFB.
Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Dec.16
DJ Smerk in the mix at DJcity
The first collab between Yachty and Ferg.
TLC – No Scrubs – DJ Smerk Can’t Have Bootleg
A blend of TLC’s 1999 hit with Pitbull’s new Ape Drums-produced single.
Yo Gotti ft. Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo, & 2 Chainz – Castro
Gotti recruits a heavy-hitter cast for a new hustle anthem.
Tag Team – Whoomp! (There It Is) – TRP Remix
A house remix of the duo’s 1993 Miami bass hit.
Preview below:
Featured on DJcity earlier this week:
– Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj – Side To Side – Salvi & Arpa Remix
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Nadia Rose Drops Her New Single ‘Tight Up’
UK star Nadia Rose releases her new single “Tight Up”, which is the lead single from the ‘Highly Flammable’ EP, which is out on Friday 13th January 2017.
Download the single now via DJcity.
Shoutout to DJ Iron @Media2Radio for sending this banger over.
Stefflon Don Drops Debut Mixtape ‘Real Ting’
Stefflon Don is one of the hottest artists to come out of 2016 but now she releases her debut mixtape “Real Ting” via 54 London.
The mixtape features the likes of Jeremih, Tremz, Doneao, Abra Cadabra, Dutch & Fiona Bevan alongside production from Rymez, on ‘Real Ting’ which was the first full release from the hotly-tipped new artist.
Stream or download the “Real Ting” mixtape HERE.
Red Bull Thre3style World Finals: Day 4 Recap
DJ You-Ki wins the third round of the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals in Santiago, Chile, on Dec. 15, 2016. (Maria Jose Govea / Red Bull)
Forth day and third round
Japan’s DJ You-Ki moved on to the final round of the 2016 Red Bull Thre3style World Finals on Thursday night by winning the third qualifier.
Competing in the round were Austria’s Busy Fingaz, Azerbaijan’s N.E.Z, Mexico’s Jimmix, Thailand’s Bomber Selecta, and Taiwan’s DinPei.
The event also featured a headliner set from Mix Master Mike.
During the day, the judges and competitors participated in a jam session using only songs from the classic compilation series, Ultimate Beats and Breaks. DJs flexed their juggling and scratching skills, and Skratch Bastid gave insight into each of the records and their importance in shaping the culture.
A detailed written account of the day can be found on Serato’s website.
Watch You-Ki’s set and DJcity’s recap below.
Third round
Tune in to the live stream of the forth round on Friday night at approximately 6:30 PST DJcity’s Facebook page. DJcity’s Styles Davis will also be live-tweeting.
Competing in the round will be Australia’s Beast Mode, Germany’s Pro-Zeiko, New Zealand’s Ruse, Poland’s 69Beats, and the United States’ Trayze.
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