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Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Jan. 24

Black Caviar

Black Caviar
Black Caviar. (Source: Facebook)

Tainy, Dalex & Alvaro Diaz – MERA
Puerto Rican producer Tainy teams up with two urbano stars for a bouncy reggaeton ballad.

Marlo ft. Lil Baby & Future – 1st N 3rd
Quality Control Music’s Marlo enlists two Atlanta rappers for a trap heater off his next album.

Black Caviar – A Little Bit Of Ecstasy
The New York City duo drops a future house update of Jocelyn Enriquez’s 1997 dance classic.

Nelsaan – Love Lockdown
This DJcity Records release is a feel-good house rework of Kanye West’s 2008 smash.


Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Daddy Yankee – Rompe – Kevin D Remix

– JAY-Z – Dirt Off Your Shoulder – Richastic Remix

– The Weeknd – Blinding Lights

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

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You vs. the Promoter: Who is Right?

Promoters hire DJs because of their skills and music knowledge. But what do you do when the promoter gives you bad advice on what to play?

On this episode of Share the Knowledge, DJ TLM talks about a time when it helped to second guess the promoter’s music direction.

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Listen to AsadJohn’s DJcity Podcast Mix

AsadJohn is best known for being a producer who is currently shaping the German underground rap scene. He has worked with artists like Haiyti, Lgoony, DCVDNS, Juicy Gay, and more. His latest release “90s Kids (Will Remember)” can be streamed on SoundCloud and Bandcamp. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

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Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. A$AP Ferg ft. A$AP Rocky – Shabba – Uproot Andy Remix
02. Wiley, Stefflon Don, & Sean Paul ft. Idris Elba – Boasty – Fry Ups Remix
03. Famous Dex – Japan – Chance King Remix
04. AsadJohn, Qnoe & Ayzon – WORK
05. D-DOTs ft. TT The Artist – Bam Bam – Kking Kong Remix
06. Fergie ft. Ludacris – Glamorous – AsadJohn Remix
07. Busta Rhymes – Touch It – AsadJohn Remix
08. Riff Raff – i SEE iCE iCY STUPiD iCE
09. Migos – Ice Tray
10. Mykko Montana ft. K Camp – Do It
11. Lil Uzi Vert – Sanguine Paradise
12. Lil Uzi Vert – Footsal Shuffle 2020
13. DJ Jayhood & Marcus Ariah – Reload
14. Childish Gambino – Redbone – TEEZ & 4B Remix
15. Yo Gotti – Rake It Up – AsadJohn & Qnoe Remix

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Listen to Supertyyli’s 2019 Wrap Up Mix

Supertyyli

Supertyyli

Supertyyli is an open-format club and battle DJ from Helsinki, Finland. He is a two-time finalist in the Finnish DJ Championship and holds a residency at the club Skohan in Helsinki. Listen to his 2019 wrap-up mix, which includes a selection of his favorite rap songs from UK and USA.

Listen below.

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DJ Spin-Milz Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

DJ Spin-Milz is a open-format DJ and radio presenter from London. He has performed at numerous venues across London such as Boxpark Croydon and Favela as well as residing at Nike Town, the flagship London store. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

Follow DJ Spin-Milz on Twitter and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Koffee – Toast
02. Dame D.O.L.L.A ft. Derrick Milano – Beach
03. DaBaby – INTRO
04. Roddy Ricch ft. Mustard – High Fashion
05. PARTYNEXTDOOR ft. Drake – Loyal
06. Dame D.O.L.L.A ft. Major Myjah – Track Meet
07. Yxng Bane – Maximum
08. Kojo Funds ft. WizKid – I Like
09. Young T & Bugsey ft. Headie One – Don’t Rush
10. Mr Eazi ft. Sneakbo – Chicken Curry
11. Maleek Berry ft. Chip – Love U Long Time
12. The Game ft. YG, Ty Dolla Sign, & Jeremih – DTF
13. Vybz Kartel – Ever Blessed – DJ Spin-Milz DTF Edit
14. Vybz Kartel – Drone Dem
15. Munga Honorable – Nah Mad (Ova Nuh Gyal)
16. AJ Tracey ft. Popcaan – Butterflies Remix
17. Krept & Konan ft. WizKid – G Love
18. Krept & Konan ft. Tabitha – Pour Me Another One x Darkoo – Gangsta – DJ Spin-Milz Edit
19. DaBaby – Suge – Tall Boys 100-76 Transition
20. Lil Baby – Woah
21. Travis Scott – Highest In The Room

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First Look: Denon DJ Engine Prime 1.4.0 Public Beta

On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a first look at the recent updates to Denon DJ‘s Engine Prime music analysis and library management software.

In this public beta for Engine Prime 1.4.0, Denon DJ introduces MacOS Catalina and Apple Music app support, a new Sync Manager feature, and a number of additional enhancements and improvements to the software.

Watch above.

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Zio John Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

Zio John is a DJ/Producer and bass player from Paris. His regular residencies are in Parisian clubs Wanderlust, Café Barge and Djoon. He is currently working on a studio album with his crew Starship Loopers. Stream or download his DJcity Podcast mix below.

Follow Zio John on Facebook and Instagram.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Akalay & Mo Vibez – Chamas
02. JLZ & Vhoor – Baixada
03. Lehvi – Camouflames
04. Mura Masa – Lotus Eater
05. Boston Chery x Uki – Mask Off – Refix
06. Jasper Staal – Hong Kong Hijinx
07. Sam Gellaitry – Long Distance
08. Tnght – Dollaz
09. Gravez – Rizen
10. Tropkillaz – Badman
11. Smif-n-Wessun – Sound Bwoy Bureill
12. Black Star – Definition
13. Stormzy – Vossi Bop
14. Yella Beezy ft. Ty Dolla Sign – Ay Ya Ya Ya
15. Giggs – Monsta Man
16. Bohan Phoenix – Motivasian
17. Tek.lun – Shush
18. Aziz The Shake – Hotbox
19. Drew Howard & Birthday Boy – Benny & Lil’ze

Realated: Listen to DJ Goldfingers’ DJcity Podcast Mix

First Look: Phase Integration with Serato DJ Pro

Two years after first making waves at the NAMM Show, Phase manufacturer MWM has announced a collaboration with Serato. MWM’s needle-replacing hardware is now an Official Serato Accessory, which means it can now communicate with Serato DJ Pro directly through USB.

The upgrade will enhance the overall performance of Phase with Serato thanks to improved HID protocol. MWM also teased other features that will roll out later, including LED customization and more.

On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a trip to NAMM in Anaheim, California to report on the collaboration between Serato and Phase. Watch above.

Related Post: Phase Wireless DJ System Review

Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: Jan. 17

Steve Aoki

Steve Aoki
Steve Aoki performing at OMNIA San Diego on May 26, 2019. (Source: Facebook)

Steve Aoki & Maluma – Maldad
Two global hitmakers team up for a Middle Eastern and Latin-urban influenced heater.

2 Chainz ft. Future – Dead Man Walking
Atlanta’s finest spit some fearless verses on this moody Buddha Bless-produced beat.

Rvssian, Shenseea & Swae Lee ft. Young Thug – IDKW
This star studded collab pays tribute to Wayne Wonder & Buju Banton’s “I Don’t Know Why.”

Soulvation – Devotion – Block & Crown Club Mix
A 2020 joint-update of Bingo Players’ “Devotion” and Wildchild’s “Renegade Master.”


Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Stromae – Alors On Danse – Rogerson Remix

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

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Watch Episode 6 of DJ ND’s ‘Made From Scratch’ Tutorial Series

German turntablist DJ ND is back with episode six of DJcityTV’s tutorial series, Made From Scratch. In this episode, ND shows us how to incorporate the “Clover Tear” technique into a classic two-click flare orbit.

Grab the scratch tool here and watch the tutorial above.

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