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Tuesday 21 July 2020

First Ever Official Afrobeats Chart to Launch

With the rise of afrobeats in the UK, this week see’s the launch of the first ever official UK Afrobeats Chart. A new Top 20 weekly rundown which was initiated by Afro Nation and compiled by the Official Charts Company.

The Official UK Afrobeats Chart is to be compiled using UK sales and streaming data from over 9,000 outlets, incorporating audio and video streams, downloads and physical sales.

The first chart will be unveiled in a special “The Official UK Afrobeats Show” on BBC Radio 1Xtra on Sunday 26th July from 1-3pm. The Top 20 chart will be published every Sunday thereafter at 2pm via a weekly Spotify “Official UK Afrobeats Chart” playlist.

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Tuesday 21 July 2020

DJ Fuze Flips Tracks From July 2000 and July 2020

REAL 92.3‘s DJ Fuze flips tracks from July 2000 and July 2020 for Beatsource‘s 20-Year View series. The series features Fuze performing routines with new and classic tracks that were popular 20 years apart from each other.

Watch above, and check out the playlist on Beatsource.

Tracklist:

Common – The Light
J.I the Prince of N.Y – Need Me
Next – Wifey
Harry Styles – Adore You

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Saturday 18 July 2020

Watch: Asian Hawk Performs His Soulful Track ‘Tired Eyes’

The multitalented turntablist Asian Hawk is back with a new live routine. This time around, Hawk performs his track “Tired Eyes” with his signature blend of scratching, singing, and finger drumming.

Watch above.

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Friday 17 July 2020

New and Notable Tracks: Jul. 17

Purple Disco Machine

Purple Disco MachinePurple Disco Machine performing at the Cafe Mambo Ibiza on September 15, 2019. (Source: Facebook)

Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande – Rain On Me – Purple Disco Machine Remix
The German DJ/producer delivers a Nu-disco rework of Gaga’s latest pop hit.

SAINt JHN & J Balvin – Roses – Imanbek Remix (Latino Gang)
Imanbek’s viral house remix gets a fiery Latin verse from the Colombian reggaeton star.

Jack Harlow ft. Justin Bieber – WHATS POPPIN – Justin Bieber Remix
The Canadian superstar drops bars on this unofficial surprise remix of Harlow’s smash hit.

Aluna, Princess Nokia & Jada Kingdom – Get Paid
Aluna, Princess Nokia, and Jada Kingdom update Mr. Vegas’ 1998 classic “Heads High.”

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Swedish House Mafia – One (Your Name) – SH8K Remix

DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.

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Friday 17 July 2020

Listen to DJ Herca’s DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Herca is turntablist, producer, and TV presenter from Italy. He has performed at parties for fashion brands such as Dsquared2 and Iceberg and has played at super clubs such as Billionaire in Porto Cervo and Twiga parties. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

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Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Musiq Soulchild – Wait A Minute
02. Talib Kweli ft. Chris Webby & Joell Ortiz – Purest Heart
03. Cutty Ranks – Limb By Limb – DJ A-JUICE Remix
04. Eve ft. Gwen Stefani – Let Me Blow Ya Mind – MXTT HXLL & Nick Bike Remix
05. Drake – In My Feelings – Monodepth Remix 
06. Anderson Paak – Come Down – Trentino Revision 
07. Destiny’s Child – Bug A Boo – Robin Roij & Martin B Remix
08. Scott Storch ft. Ozuna & Tyga – Fuego Del Calor
09. Bad Bunny – Yo Perreo Sola
10. Sean Paul – Like Glue – DJ Jeff Moombah Hype Reboot
11. 6ix9ine – YAYA – Kwest Rakata Edit
12. A-Trak & YehMe2 – Prayer Hands
13. El Alfa & Lil Pump – Coronao Now – DJ Herca Intro Edit Acapella
14. Peggy Gou – Starry Night – DJ Herca Edit
15. MC Lan, Major Lazer & Anitta – Rave De Favela
16. PARTYNEXTDOOR – Not Nice – PeteDown Club Mix
17. Chimbala – Tumbala
18. Swae Lee ft. Drake – Won’t Be Late
19. Justin Timberlake ft. TI – My Love
20. Marracash ft. Madame – L’anima

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Thursday 16 July 2020

Winner Announced for Beatsource and deadmau5’s ‘Pomegranate DJ Challenge’

DJ Fummy
DJ Fummy

Following a two-week contest, Japan’s DJ Fummy has been crowned the winner of the Beatsource and deadmau5’s “Pomegranate DJ Challenge.” The Osaka native has won a $2,000 Apple gift card and a one-year subscription to Beatsource LINK.

A seasoned turntablist, Fummy won second place in the 2018 Red Bull 3Style World Finals and DMC World Championship.

DJ Datflex (Spain) and Sergi Ales (Spain) are the first and second runners-up. Both contestants have won a one-year subscriptions to LINK. Honorable mentions include DJ Michelle (UAE), Devon Kosoko
 (UAE), and DJ ND (Belgium).

All entries were judged on creativity by Beatsource’s global team.

Watch the winning videos:

Download or stream “Pomegranate” on Beatsource and watch the music video:

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Thursday 16 July 2020

Watch Dez’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

Italian DJ Dez has delivered a laid-back, summery routine for DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions. His six-minute performance features soulful hip-hop and R&B seamlessly blended to create a peaceful vibe.

The Rome-based DJ spins at some of the Italian capital’s hottest clubs including Nice, Eden, and Piper Club.

Tracklist:

1. A Boogie With Da Hoodie – Right Back – Dez Edit
2. Kanye West – Dark Fantasy – Dez Edit
3. Troyboi – Don’t Be Judging – Dez Edit
4. Jarreau Vandal x Shuko – What U Saying x August 96 (Melledit) – Dez Edit
5. Joni Mitchell – Big Yellow Taxi – Dez Acapella Loop
6. Janet Jackson ft. Q-Tip & Joni Mitchell – Got Til It’s Gone – Dez Acapella Out Edit
7. A Tribe Called Quest – Find A Way
8. T.I – Why You Wanna

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Got what it takes to be featured on the next “Bedroom Sessions” episode? Send a sample video to brs@djcity.com.

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Wednesday 15 July 2020

Pretty B Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

Pretty B is a DJ from Cologne, Germany. He is an official DJ for Solebox and the founder of Candid Cologne. He started Germany’s Goosebumps events and holds a residency at Reineke Fuchs. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

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Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Swae Lee – Reality Check
02. M Hucho ft. D-Block Europe – Indulge
03. Pop Smoke ft. Lil Baby & DaBaby – For The Night
04. Ufo361 – Bad Girls Good Vibes – SOSA Remix
05. Kayne West ft. Travis Scott – Wash Us In The Blood
06. YG – FTP
07. Anderson Paak – Lockdown
08. Lil Baby – All In
09. J.I The Prince Of N.Y & Lil Tjay – Hood Scars 2
10. Future ft. Meek Mill & Doe Boy – 100 Shooters
11. Future, Drake & Young Thug – D4L
12. Polo G ft. Lil Tjay – Pop Out
13. Mozzy ft. King Von & G Herbo – Body Count
14. Nasty C – There They Go
15. Young M.A. – Trap Or Cap
16. K CAMP – Lottery
17. BIA – FREE BIA (1ST DAY OUT)
18. J2LASTEU – Kush 4
19. $NOT – GOSHA
20. AG Club – Memphis

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Tuesday 14 July 2020

Chris Villa Flips Tracks From Beatsource’s ‘Classic House’ Playlist

Arizona DJ and turntablist Chris Villa is back for the third episode of Beatsource’s Playlisted series. On this edition, Villa throws down with tracks from Beatsource’s Classic House playlist, along with a couple of others.

Tracklist:

Jungle Brothers – I’ll House You
Daft Punk – Around The World
Inner City – Good Life
DJ Kool – Let Me Clear My Throat Live
The Bucketheads – The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)
Armand Van Helden – The Funk Phenomena

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Monday 13 July 2020

Listen to DJ Swerve’s DJcity Podcast Mix

DJ Swerve is a DJ/Producer from London. He has hosted on Kiss FM for 20 years and performed at all the major Kisstory events in Ibiza, Marbella, and Mallorca as well as Kisstory on The Common, The O2, and SWX Bristol. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

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Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Darkoo – Kryptonite
02. Saweetie – Tap In
03. Skip Marley ft. H.E.R., Davido & Oxlade – Slow Down – P2J Remix
04. Pop Smoke ft. 50 Cent & Roddy Ricch – The Woo
05. Lil Wayne ft. Doja Cat – Shimmy
06. City Girls – P#ssy Talk
07. Davido ft. Summer Walker – D & G
08. Amine ft. Young Thug – Compensating
09. Anderson Paak – Lockdown
10. Col3trane ft. Kiana Lede – Clutch
11. Alana Maria – Happier – DJcity Intro
12. Jay Ill & DJ Crown Prince – Slow Down
13. Teyana Taylor – Friends
14. Bino Rideaux ft. Blxst – Brand New
15. Kiana Lede – Mad At Me
16. dvsn & Ty Dolla $ign ft. Buju Banton – Dangerous City

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