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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

R.O.A.D. Podcast – RNB & RIBS: DJs, Stop Chasing Viral Moments Feat. Knowpa Slaps

This week on the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew sits down with Knowpa Slaps — Bay Area DJ and the creator of RNB & Ribs, one of the most impactful R&B party brands in the scene today. Knowpa talks about the early spark that inspired the party and how he keeps each set feeling new while balancing the dual roles of DJ and promoter (06:15).

The conversation digs into the rise of R&B day parties and how oversaturation has made it tougher for events to truly stand out (08:03). Knowpa explains why intention is everything — from choosing the right cities to honoring local culture — and how he proved RNB & Ribs could thrive far beyond the Bay Area, expanding to markets like Austin and even Japan (12:49).

He shares what songs hit overseas (14:20), why he books lineups based on respect over follower counts (19:14), and how DJs chasing viral clips often miss the real moments that make a party special (26:55). The crew also gets into how the current economy is affecting nightlife (39:01), the rise of DJ “de-influencers” and online haters (49:30), and why attention to detail matters even when thousands are in attendance (52:05).

Knowpa opens up about separating his personal identity from the brand (1:01:01), pushing the genre in new directions to keep crowds locked in (1:01:08), and what’s coming in 2026 — including RNB & Ribs London, a Super Bowl block party in San Francisco with T-Pain, and some of his favorite stops of the year: Las Vegas, Honolulu, and Los Angeles (1:05:01).

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

🍦R.O.A.D. Podcast – Flavor Of The Month (November 2025)

Flavor of the Month is your plug for the hottest new DJ edits, remixes, and bootlegs – handpicked by the ROAD Podcast crew. These DJcity exclusives are guaranteed to turn heads and level up your set.

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November 2025’s #FOTM picks include:

  2. Charger (Alex Selas Remix) – Triangle Des Bermudes (ft. MC Yoshi, Mauvais Djo & Kokosvoice)
  3. Take Over Control (Hills Remix) – Afrojack (ft. Eva Simons)

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Monday, November 17, 2025

Serato Four-Point… Less?

After a few months in the public beta testing phase, Serato DJ Pro (and Lite) 4.0 is finally available for download as a full release. In the new episode of Beatsource Tech, Mojaxx reminds us of all the new features, highlights a positive change since the first beta, and finds some missing functionality which has him really scratching his head…

Check out the recap of Serato DJ Pro 4.0 from Mojaxx on DJcity TV.

Related Post: “I Want To Have As Many People Hearing My Stuff As Possible…” Inside The Edit with Trayze

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Friday, November 14, 2025

🆕 This Week’s Must-Play Tracks by Odd Mob, Lil Baby, Yandel + more

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

Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive)

  1. Coming Up – Odd Mob, OMNOM & HYPERBEAM
  2. Otha Boy  – Lil Baby
  3. Scarface – Yandel
  4. Daddy Yankee: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66 * – DJ Mag Remix – Bizarrap & Daddy Yankee
  5. Lose Control – Rob DVS Remix * – Missy Elliott (ft. Ciara & Fat Man Scoop)
  6. Lights – The DISCO_NECT Holdin On Edit – Ellie Goulding
  7. UP N DOWN – Vice & Eric Dlux
  8. Safe – NIE Remix – Cardi B (ft. Kehlani)
  9. Bad Romance – MCHALE Remix – Lady Gaga
  10. SPEED DEMON – Esentrik Remix – Justin Bieber

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

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Related Post: New Music From DJ Snake, Daddy Yankee, Future, Don Diablo, +more

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

“I Want To Have As Many People Hearing My Stuff As Possible…” Inside The Edit with Trayze

The Beatsource DJ Exclusives program has been 20 years in the making. It’s built around an entirely new, never been done licensing model, and means that DJs can access the types of remixes and edits which have previously only been found on record pools, but in a way which ensures both the original rights holders and the DJs themselves get fairly compensated for their work.

In this first episode of our new series, Inside The Edit, Mojaxx talks to Trayze, the Washington DC based DJ and producer, about his history of making edits, and why he’s excited to be part of the program.

Discover Beatsource DJ Exclusives here: https://www.beatsource.com/genre/dj-exclusives/11

Check out the first episode of Inside The Edit with Trayze on DJcity TV.

Related Post: What’s Going Wrong With CDJs?

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Black Friday 2025 Sale: 2 Months FREE With Promo Code

🚨 DJcity’s 2025 Black Friday Sale is Here

DJcity just dropped its biggest deal of the year!

For a limited time, you’ll get two extra months free when you sign up for a 6-month plan – no hidden catches, just serious savings on the world’s leading DJ record pool.

👉 Grab the deal: DJcity Black Friday 2026
Use promo code DJCITY2026 at checkout.

DJcity is the Best Record Pool for Beginner and Expert DJs

Since 2000, DJcity has been the go-to record pool for beginning and professional DJs around the world. Here’s what makes it essential:

  • Fresh new tracks daily – from Hip-Hop and House to Latin and Afrobeats

  • Exclusive edits, intros, and remixes you won’t find anywhere else

  • Curated playlists for every set type: clubs, radio, weddings, and festivals

  • Seamless compatibility with Serato, rekordbox, Traktor, VirtualDJ, and djay

Whether you’re a new member or coming back to the platform, this Black Friday DJcity promo code gives you access to the lowest prices of the year.

Act Fast Before The Offer Expires

This is the lowest DJcity price of 2025, and once the sale ends, it’s gone. Secure your plan, unlock unlimited downloads, and head into 2026 with the best music library in the game.

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