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Thursday, May 29, 2025

R.O.A.D. Podcast – JAMES HYPE: EDM Beefs And Real DJing

This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with premier EDM DJ/Producer and one of England’s finest, @JamesHype. They discuss his @ZoukGroupLV residency (01:36) and break down the differences between U.S. and European dance music markets (03:35). James reflects on his DJ roots in England (09:45), shares his thoughts on spinning with @Serato vs. @RekordboxOfficial (20:30), and revisits his first breakout hit, “More Than Friends” (35:01). He dives into his marketing persona as the “Hulk Hogan of DJing” (47:13), talks about his Ibiza residency at @Hiibizaofficial (1:01:04), and vents his frustrations with @BoilerRoomTV and his recent feud with @Deadmau5 (1:11:15). The crew also unpacks how James trolled the @Hardwell meltdown at @Saga_Festival in Romania (1:25:51), and breaks down his production process behind “Don’t Wake Me Up” (1:35:01). Finally, they deep-dive into the three-year journey behind his mega-hit “Ferrari” (1:44:32), his upcoming “SYNC Show,” and how he preps for late-night marathon sets at @SpaceMiami (1:49:21).

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DJcity Staff | DJ Culture, Videos

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

📣 May’s Most Wanted – DJcity’s Top Tracks of the Month

These are DJcity’s most downloaded tracks of May 2025. Our monthly charts feature top downloads from around the world, plus regional charts for Latin, UK, Germany, Asia, and South Asia.

Icona Pop (ft. Charli XCX) – I Love It – MARROW LET’S GO Edit
Ayra Starr & Wizkid – Gimme Dat
Nelly Furtado (ft. Timbaland) – Promiscuous – Lukas & Frank & Vescu Remix
T.I. – Bring Em Out – Richastic Remix
David Guetta, Willy William & Nicky Jam – Cuentale
DJ Snake (ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B) – Taki Taki – 5HOURS Remix
Jaden Bojsen & Sami Brielle – LET’S GO – MFresh Hype Intro
Young M.A – Ooouuu – MFresh Bel Mercy Edit
Major Lazer (ft. MØ & DJ Snake) – Lean On – Freejak Remix
House Of Pain – Jump Around – MOONLGHT Remix

➡️➡️ View the full list here.

DJcity Staff | Charts, Tracks

Friday, May 23, 2025

🔊Karol G, Burna Boy, Travis Scott, Waka Flocka Flame, + MORE 👀 Music For Your Memorial Weekend Sets

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. View them all here.

Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive)

KAROL G – LATINA FOREVA
Burna Boy (ft. Travis Scott) – TaTaTa
Proppa & Waka Flocka Flame – Grove St. Party
DJ Snake & Bipolar Sunshine – Paradise – Colin Jay Remix *
Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club – Tall Boys Hollaback Girl Edit *
Taylor Swift – Love Story – Mark Anthony Cielo Edit *
Zapp & Roger – More Bounce To The Ounce – MarkCutz & TheKidRC3 Remix *
Bruno Mars – Treasure – Mr. Sherman Remix
Tove Lo – Habits (Stay High) – Bessey Remix
Sean Paul – We Be Burnin’ (Recognize It) – Esox Remix

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

DJcity Staff | Tracks

Thursday, May 22, 2025

My Ultimate DJ Tech Wishlist (Future Gear Dreams!)

While it’s often said that modern DJs are spoiled with advanced hardware and software, Mojaxx always sees potential for growth. In the latest episode, he shares his personal top 5 wishlist items for the future of DJ technology. Check out his insights on what could be the next game-changers in the DJ world.

Check out Mojaxx’s wishlist for the future of DJ technology on DJcity TV.

DJcity Staff | DJcityTV, Music Tech

Thursday, May 22, 2025

R.O.A.D. Podcast – THE CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY: Club Yacht Rock + Top 5 Yacht Rock Songs

On this week’s episode of the @RoadPodcast, the crew is joined by @TheCapts to discuss their new radio show on @SiriusXM’s Yacht Rock channel (1:07). They dive into why they chose Yacht Rock, citing its unique vibe and @Questlove’s take on it as “the best sitting down dancing music” (10:05), and introduce a star-studded guest DJ lineup including @DJJazzyJeff, @IAmMarkRonson, and @ZTrip (10:50). They break down their top Yacht Rock tracks (19:40)and discuss the evolution from Season 1 to Season 2 of their show (31:01).. The episode also features a candid discussion on the relevance of DJ agencies today (1:07:00), the emergence of “Detroit-style” LA (1:15:00) and exclusive membership clubs (1:24:00).