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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Omnitronic TRM-402 Review: Rotary Mixing On A Budget?

In this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx reviews the most affordable four-channel rotary mixer on the market: the Omnitronic TRM-402. This mixer sets out to prove that you may not really need to spend $1000+ to have some knob-twiddling fun.

Watch Mo’s review above.

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

‘TBT Hits’ Feat. JLo, Daddy Yankee, and More

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JLo
JLo

Check out this week’s edition of Beatsource’s TBT Hits list below:

Young Gunz – Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
A 2000s hit with a DJ-favorite instrumental by the Roc-A-Fella Records duo.

Jennifer Lopez ft. Fabolous – Get Right
This catchy party record by the singer features funky horns and a verse from Fabulous.

Twisted Sister – We’re Not Gonna Take It
This classic from the ’80s hair band is their only Top 40 hit.

Gina G – Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit
The Australian singer’s debut single which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Daddy Yankee  – Ella Me Levanto
This late 2000s record combined salsa and reggaeton to spawn “salsatón”.

Konshens – Gal A Bubble (Radio Version)
A must-play dancehall anthem from the early 2010s.

DJcity‘s subscription service focuses on new music, especially exclusive remixes, bootlegs, and edits. Beatsource, however, offers millions of new and old tracks, as well as hundreds of playlists for DJs. To highlight its extensive catalog of classics, Beatsource launched the weekly series TBT Hits. The list is compiled by Beatsource curators DJ Drew, DJ Majestik, DJames, and DC.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Watch DJ IKU’s Japanese Hip-Hop Routine on GENRE BNDR’s ‘CH419’

DJ IKU

DJ IKU, the 2010 Red Bull 3Style Japan champion, shines a spotlight on the Japanese hip-hop scene on the latest installment of GENRE BNDR‘s CH419.

In the episode, IKU showcases his turntablism skills while performing a routine that highlights the best Japanese hip-hop tracks released in 2020.

Watch DJ IKU’s performance above.

Tracklist:

1. Jin Dogg & OVER KILL – ベルセルク
2. 018 – Pineapple Express
3. Red Eye ft. 漢 a.k.a GAMI – Get over it.
4. SANTAWORLDVIEW – Baby What You Want?
5. SIMON, RYKEY & YMG – どうってことねぇ
6. RYKEY – STRIPPER
7. MC TYSON ft. ¥ellow Bucks & OZworld – Chain On My Neck
8. Normcore Boyz – UNDER THE BUILDING
9. BAD HOP – Bayside Dream
10. JAGGLA ft. MC TYSON & Eric. B.Jr – ATTOTEKI
11. AK-69 ft. ¥ellow Bucks – Bussin’

Follow DJ IKU on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Beatsource Launches ‘VIP Crates’ Curated by World’s Top DJs

Beatsource Launches ‘VIP Crates’ Curated by World’s Top DJs

Beatsource Launches ‘VIP Crates’ Curated by World’s Top DJs

Today Beatsource announced the launch of VIP Crates, an on-going series of playlists curated by the world’s most influential DJs. Compiled exclusively for Beatsource, the playlists give insight into which tracks grace the sets of top tastemaker DJs worldwide.

To kick off the series, Beatsource has called upon a diverse group of open-format DJs from hot spots like Los Angeles, London, Las Vegas, Miami, and beyond. They include:

  • Lil Jon, GRAMMY award-winning multi-platinum artist
  • Tay James, Justin Bieber’s tour DJ
  • DJ Amen, music director at LA’s REAL 92.3 and DJ for San Francisco 49ers
  • ZHU, GRAMMY-nominated artist
  • Walshy Fire, member of Major Lazer
  • DJ EFN, co-host of Drinks Champs podcast
  • Craig David, GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum artist
  • Charlie Sloth, host of Apple Music 1’s Charlie Sloth Rap Show
  • Joel Corry, platinum artist
  • Nathan Dawe, platinum artist
  • James Hype, platinum artist
  • DJ Javin, mixer at SiriusXM’s Globalization and Phoenix’s Power 98.3

Beatsource board member, A-Trak, says:

“VIP Crates is a perfect example of Beatsource’s brilliance. DJing is more than just keeping up with the newest releases and knowing the classics. Every DJ has their own personal go-to’s, those tracks that never leave the crates even though they never charted. Weapons, tools. Being able to tap into that with a subscription is huge.”

Kidd Spin, Beatsource’s head of curation, adds:

“DJs are often curious as to what other DJs are playing in their sets. Clubs and live shows are far and few between these days, so there’s virtually no way to know what our favorite DJs are currently into or being influenced by without a direct connection. VIP Crates gives insight into what top tastemaker DJs are feeling right now, and the varying playlists show great diversity – from all genres, eras, and styles.”

Edwin Paredes, Beatsource’s chief content officer, also commented:

“The groundswell of support we’ve received from these enormously successful artists and DJs wanting to be a part of our initial rollout of VIP Crates has been amazing. We’re looking forward to adding more influential tastemakers to the VIP Crates mix in the coming months.”

The playlists are available on the Beatsource LINK music streaming service for open-format DJs.

Browse VIP Crates here.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Jason Craig Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix


(Source: Jason Craig)

El Paso, Texas-based DJ Jason Craig has dropped a fun and creative mix for the DJcity Podcast. His half-hour open-format set flows from upbeat house music to soulful hip-hop and more, with unique remixes blended in throughout.

Craig has dropped sets everywhere from SXSW to the Neon Desert Music Festival and at various El Paso residencies. He spins every morning on Las Vegas-based internet radio station HBRadio‘s Morning Happy Hour from 8-10 AM PST. Over the past year, Craig has dropped multiple guest sets on Pitbull’s Globalization channel on SiriusXM.

Also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Tracklist:

1. The Nightcrawlers – Push The Feeling – Fubu Remix
2. Kylie Minogue – Can’t Get You Out Of My Head – MOAM Remix
3. Timbaland ft. Justin Timberlake & Nelly Furtado – Give It To Me – D’Maduro Remix
4. Disclosure, Kehlani & Syd – Birthday – MJ Cole Remix
5. Lunathics – Mary Is My Homegirl
6. Drake ft. Lil Durk – Laugh Now Cry Later – THUGLI & SL!MWAV Remix
7. Brasstracks – XO TOUR Llif3
8. Anderson .Paak – Bubblin
9. Drake ft. Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem – Forever
10. Dynasty – Adventures In the Land of Music
11. Camp Lo – Luchini (This Is It)
12. Camp Lo – Luchini – Dainjaa Remix
13. Rema – Dumebi – Vandalized Remix
14. Janet Jackson – Go Deep – Sosa & Ticklish Remix
15. Otis Redding – Try A Little Tenderness
16. Jay-Z & Kanye West ft. Otis Redding – Otis – Nick Bike Remix
17. Fisher – Losing It – JC ‘Odd Mob Evil x Scrub The Ground’ Bootleg
18. Joel Corry & MNEK – Head & Heart – Nitra Lane Remix

Follow Jason Craig on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and Twitter.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Check Out Craze’s ‘Disconnect 2 Reconnect’ Mix


(Source: Slow Roast Records)

Slow Roast Records boss and all-around DJ legend Craze has dropped “Disconnect 2 Reconnect,” a cinematic-style DJ mix. At an hour in length, he’s discovered an innovative format for evolving DJ culture during the quarantine.

Musically, the performance is made up of a blend of pop-adjacent hip-hop, R&B, and bass music. Visually, it’s a non-stop highlight reel of music videos, memes, and other entertaining video clips.

On his Twitter account, Craze noted that he worked on the mix for three months and called it “a masterpiece.” Premiering via his Twitch channel on December 30, 2020, notable DJs like Skratch Bastid and DJ Green Lantern have used phrases like “life-changing” and “too cold” to describe the set.

Grab downloadable copies of the mix through the Slow Roast Records website.

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