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Mr Smooth EMT Presents ‘UK Street Heat’ Mix
London’s Mr Smooth EMT drops the first entry of his new mix series called UK Street Heat. He curates a 42 track playlist into a 78-minute mix featuring 100% UK hip hop and rap. Stream it here below.
Here’s what Smoothie had to say:
“UK music is hot right now and has been hot for a minute. Like, you can’t even ignore it or deny it any more. So I decided to do a mix series periodically of all the UK tunes underground and otherwise – that I’m personally digging. Hope you like it!”
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Tracklist:
01. Dave – Wanna Know
02. Avelino ft. Abra Cadabra – On A Roll
03. C Biz ft. Moelogo – Tony Montana
04. Nines – Trapper Of The Year
05. Yxng Bane – WMD
06. Giggs – Whippin’ Excursion
07. Blade Brown – Plug Talk
08. Suspect OTB – FBG
09. 67 – 5AM Vamping
10. S-Loud – Bizzerk
11. Fredo – They Ain’t 100
12. Reekz MB ft. LD 67 – No Face
13. C Biz – The Game’s Mine
14. Abra Cadabra ft. Krept & Konan – Robbery Remix
15. WSTRN – On The Go
16. S-Loud ft. Bonkaz – Clean Or Dirty
17. Section Boyz ft. Skepta – The Worst
18. Nines ft. Haile – Can’t Blame Me
19. Baseman & Snizzy – Talks
20. Fekky ft. Giggs – Gossip
21. Giggs ft. Aystar & Youngs Teflon – The Best
22. Giggs ft. Donaeo – Lock Doh
23. J Hus – Playing Sports
24. Tion Wayne – F U
25. Kojo Funds ft. Abra Cadabra – Dun Talkin’
26. MoStack ft. Krept & Konan, & J Hus – Liar Liar Remix
27. Mist – Karla’s Back
28. Mist – Ain’t The Same
29. Ratlin ft. Ayo Beatz & Loick Essien – More Money No Problems
30. Mike Brimey – My Everything
31. Jabz Daniels ft. AdeJosh & Mitch STP – Adore
32. Yxng Bane ft. Kojo Funds – Fine Wine
33. Wale, Afro B, Sneakbo, & Team Salut – Stay Winning
34. Mista Silva – Lifestyle
35. J Hus – Free Up
36. WSTRN – Social
37. Nicari ft. Mac – Die In Designer
38. Sneakbo ft. Nyla – Right Here (Too Cool)
39. Yxng Bane – Should Have Known Better
40. Big Tobz – Controlla
41. M-Fly ft. Sneeke – Feel Nice
42. One Acen – Psychic
Review: Mixars LTA Turntable
Upstart DJ equipment maker Mixars hit the scene last spring with their Serato DJ-enabled DUO mixer. But the DUO isn’t the only product that they sell. The Italy-based company also offers two scratch turntables: the straight-arm LTA and the s-arm STA.
On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a look at the familiar-looking LTA.
Related: Mixars DUO Mixer Reviewed
Salzburg’s Jean Philippe Drops DJcity Podcast Mix
From Salzburg in Austria, Jean Philippe drops a house loaded DJcity podcast mix. He holds the residency at the “City Beat” club, recurring DJ at the “Jet Ibiza” sunset parties, and the world famous boat party “Pukka Up”. Stream or download his podcast below.
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Kungs ft. Ephemerals – I Feel So Bad
02. Bastille – Good Grief – Autograf Remix
03. Bakermat ft. Alex Clare – Living
04. Kav Verhouzer & De Hofnar – Forget Who We Are
05. Jean Philippe – Don’t Stop
06. Marc Spence – Nasty
07. Jax Jones ft. Mike Dunn & MNEK – House Work
08. Riton – Rinse & Repeat
Why DJs Shouldn’t Worry About Apple’s New MacBook Pro
Photo credit: Lance Ulanoff/Mashable
The USB 3.1 standard and its accompanying USB-C connector have been around since 2013 and 2014, respectively. They’ve been used in many phones, Windows computers, and Apple’s 12-inch MacBook over the last year. However, DJs have had little reason to pay attention to USB 3.1 and USB-C until recently.
On October 27, Apple unveiled its new MacBook Pro, which does away with the traditional USB ports and replaces them with four Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C use the same connector). The elimination of the classic USB ports, which is the standard for most DJ equipment, has sparked panic in the DJ community. However, despite the concern, DJs have nothing to worry about.
USB 3.1 is the latest USB standard
USB 3.1 is the most recent USB standard. The fundamental difference between each specification comes down to how fast they can transfer data, and how much power they can draw from or send to a device. In the case of USB 3.1, that means up to a 10Gbps transfer rate (double that of USB 3.0). It also means enough power to charge a 15-inch laptop like the MacBook Pro, instead of just smartphones.
USB specifications are backward compatible
You can plug a USB 2.0 device into a USB 3.0 socket, and vice-versa (provided the ports match up). You won’t see an increase in data transfer –- the chain always defaults to the slowest link –- but you can still transfer data. The same applies to USB 3.1.
Photo credit: Lance Ulanoff/Mashable
USB-C is just a type of connector
There are many different types of USB connectors, all of which support the same USB protocol. For example, there’s no reason that you can’t connect a Rane SL interface into a USB-C port on a laptop. However, you’ll need a cable with a USB-C on one side (for the laptop) and USB-B on the other (for the SL box). You can also use an adaptor.
However, the cables are reversible in a “pure” USB-C system. That means that cables must be designed to detect which way they are connected so that power and data flow in the right direction. Cables that aren’t designed with that capability could potentially damage your equipment. Because of this, we recommend only buying USB-C cables and adapters from known brand name vendors like Apple and Belkin.
Thunderbolt 3 doesn’t affect DJ hardware
One of the cool things about the new MacBook Pro is that its ports aren’t limited to USB. As mentioned above, they also support Thunderbolt 3. For example, you can plug a Thunderbolt 3 external hard drive into one of the ports and transfer data at speeds up to 40Gbps, depending on the cable used. You can even use a regular (good quality) USB-C cable in that situation. The connectors also support power, internet, and video (HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt). So, if your only concern is connecting an audio interface or controller to your MacBook Pro, you don’t have to worry about the port’s other capabilities.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, there’s no reason for DJs to freak out about the Macbook Pro’s new ports or any other computer with similar technology. While it’s unlikely that we’ll see new DJ equipment with USB-C anytime soon, it’s important to know that the MacBook’s new USB ports won’t impact your ability to connect to your existing USB gear. You might need some new cables or adapters, but that should be the worst of it.
Check out CNET’s recent article to learn more about USB-C and Thunderbolt 3.
Anthony Polis contributed to this article.
Listen to DJ Timzee’s DJcity Podcast Mix
Norwich and London’s multi-genre club and mix DJ, DJ Timzee drops an open-format club mix including several new and unreleased edits too. Stream or download below.
Follow DJ Timzee on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Mist – Karlas Back
03. Mostack ft. Krept & Konan, & J Hus – Liar Liar Remix
04. Kojo Funds ft. Abra Cadabra – Dun Talkin’
05. Usher ft. Young Thug – No Limit – Tall Boys 96-64 Transition
06. Usher ft. Young Thug – No Limit – McGrego Edit
07. Young Thug & Travis Scott – Pick Up The Phone – GANGSIGNS Remix
08. Young Thug & Travis Scott – Pick Up The Phone – FIXYN Remix
09. Yugi Boi – A-Team
10. Rae Sremmurd – Do Yoga
11. DJ Esco ft. Drake, Future, & 2 Chainz – 100it Racks
12. Troyboi – Sensei
13. DJ Mustard & Travis Scott – Whole Lotta Lovin – Djemba Djemba Remix
14. Subzylia – Powder
15. Lotus Eater – DJ Timzee x Vandalized x Trim ‘Man like Me’ Bootleg
16. Snowy – DURT – Glacci Remix
17. Bryson Tiller – Don’t – Mischief Remix
18. Gucci Mane – Wop
19. Cashmere Cat ft. 2 Chainz, Starrah, & Tory Lanez – Throw Myself A Party
20. Chance The Rapper – All We Got – Shintaro Bootleg
21. Shaly – Bliss – DJ Timzee ‘Know Me From’ Edit
Watch Mr. Tone’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine
Mr. Tone, a party rocker and turntablist from Germany, has delivered a rock-influenced routine for DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions.
Tracklist:
1. Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger
2. Run-D.M.C. – King Of Rock
3. Jimi Hendrix – Voodoo Child
4. M.O.P. – Ante Up
5. Saliva – Click Click Boom
Follow Mr. Tone on Facebook and SoundCloud.
Do you have what it takes to be featured in the next “Bedroom Sessions” episode? Send a sample video to brs@djcity.com.
Antwerp’s DJ F.R.A.N.K. Drops DJcity Podcast Mix
Hailing from Antwerp in Belgium, DJ F.R.A.N.K. is one of the top 5 commercial and club DJ’s in Belgium and he has been holding this status for over 15 year’s. He is best known for the smash hit “Summerjam”, which took the world by storm in 2003. You can catch him at his weekly residencies in super clubs Carré (Brussels), The Villa (Antwerp) or at one of Belgium’s massive festivals. Stream or download his podcast below.
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Download on iTunes HERE
Tracklist:
01. DJ F.R.A.N.K. – Mission For Love
02. DJ F.R.A.N.K. – Movin’ On Up
03. DJ F.R.A.N.K. – Up In The Tower
04. DJ F.R.A.N.K. – Forever Young 2016
05. DJ F.R.A.N.K. – Love Can’t Drop That Beat Around
06. Natural Born Grooves – Pump Up That Candy
07. DJ F.R.A.N.K. – Don’t Lose Me Till Tomorrow (Inst.)
08. DJ F.R.A.N.K. – Kamaye
Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Nov. 4
DJcity’s Kidd Spin performs at Elevate Lounge in Los Angeles on Oct. 8, 2016.
An exclusive intro edit that samples Jay Z’s “Can I Get A….”
Eiffel 65 – Blue (Da Ba Dee) – F4ST 2016 Remix
The 1999 Eurodance hit gets transformed into a future house heater.
Khia – My Neck, My Back (Lick It) – Lemi Vice & Action Jackson Remix
An exclusive twerk and moombahton remix of the rapper’s raunchy anthem.
Bob Sinclar – Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now) – Westfunk Remix
The French producer’s 2006 hit receives a house rework.
DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.
DJ Zo: Must-Have Items in My DJ Bag
DJ Zo performs at Spam N Eggs in Los Angeles on Sept. 16, 2016. (source: Facebook)
From exclusive events at SoHo House to underground parties at The Line Hotel and Spam N Eggs, DJ Zo covers a lot of ground with his residencies. It seems like the Los Angeles party rocker and turntablist is always performing somewhere, including quarterly gigs in Asia. Zo is also a guest mixer on DJcityTV, where he hosts a monthly mix series. Below are his five must-have items that he always carries in his DJ bag.
“Thank you to my boy Kutcorners for putting me on to these. I can’t use any other records now because these are way slippy! You can really throw the record for those New York-style spinback mix-outs when you combine these with Thud Rumble’s Butter Rugs or D-Styles’ Table Cloth slipmats.”
STOKYO Black Box cartridge case
“Big ups to Chuck from STOKYO for hooking this up. I also have Shure’s blue cartridge case (the old school version with all four needles on the bottom). I prefer the Black Box because it has a secret compartment for extra styluses, screws, needle brushes, and other things.”
TSA PreCheck and Global Entry enrollment
“These programs are a must if you fly often. With PreCheck, you don’t have to wait in the unbearable security line, take off your shoes, and take your laptop out of your bag. With Global Entry, you can skip the long customs line when returning to the US from abroad. Go straight to the computer, scan your card, and you’ll pass through customs in less than 20 minutes. You can apply online for both, but you’ll need to do in-person interviews at an airport (the interviews are more of a formality; the TSA doesn’t ask you anything substantial).”
Auxiliary cord
“I bring one so I can play requests from girls who come up to me and say, ‘can’t you just play it off my iPhone?’ I also love it when someone comes up and asks, ‘can you charge my phone?’ [jokes] With an AUX cord, you’re always prepared. You never know who’s going to come through the club with some heat straight from the studio.”
“I get funky on the stage: both on the decks and under my arms. Deodorant is necessary, especially if I’m doing back-to-back gigs or after hours events. I use Mitchum’s mountain air scent.”
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Follow DJ Zo on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and Twitter.
Related: Trayze: Must-Have Items in My DJ Bag
DJcity UK’s Top 20 Most Downloaded Tracks of Oct. 2016
Below is a list of the most-downloaded tracks on DJcity UK during October 2016. This list contains many deep, future, and UK house tracks that may not be on other DJcity charts. To receive these updates via email, click here.
- 1. Tinie Tempah – Bounce
- 2. Majestic – Raised In The 90s
- 3. Kanye West – Fade – Freejak Remix
- 4. Giggs ft. Donaeo & Tinie Tempah – Lock Doh – Tinie Tempah Remix
- 5. James Hype – Gold Digger VIP
- 6. Craig David – Warm It Up
- 7. Fatboy Slim – Renegade Master – Scott Forshaw & Greg Stainer Remix
- 8. Shift K3Y ft. K Stewart – Natural
- 9. Fat Joe & Remy Ma ft. French Montana – All The Way Up – DubRocca Remix
- 10. Craig David – Here With Me
- 11. Giggs ft. Donaeo & Tinie Tempah – Lock Doh – Alex Ross Remix
- 12. Ku De Ta ft. Nikki Amber – Just Be Good To Me
- 13. Tinie Tempah – Bounce – Satoru 100-121 Transition
- 14. Tom Zanetti – You Want Me
- 15. Little Mix – Shout Out To My Ex
- 16. 2PLAY ft. Christian Jules – She’s Got That Vibe – Kokiri Remix
- 17. MNEK – Don’t Stop Me Now
- 18. Rizzle Kicks – Cooler Than This
- 19. Issac Christopher – Someday
- 20. Bodyrockers – I Like The Way – PBH & Jack Shizzle Remix
Related: DJcity UK Top 20 – Sept. 2016
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