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Friday, January 22, 2021

Anuel AA and Ozuna Release Groundbreaking Joint Album ‘Los Dioses’


Ozuna and Anuel AA. (Source: Instagram).

Puerto Rican reggaeton superstars Anuel AA and Ozuna‘s recently-released album Los Dioses is a rare collaborative album from two independent artists. The artists retain full ownership of their labels, masters, and publishing and have partnered with The Orchard/Sony Music U.S. Latin for the release.

The tandem has achieved six No. 1 solo albums and singles on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums and Hot Latin Songs charts, respectively.  In an environment where streaming allows for the unprecedented accumulation of wealth from a seemingly unlimited catalog of music, artists being willing to create, and split earnings with fair, full transparency, is key.

Given that creations like Beatsource LINK allow for DJs to stream music catalogs as full crates, the fact that independent artists have discovered commercially sustainable ways to compete alongside major-label performers is a huge development. For DJs, this development allows for not having to scour the world to hopefully find access to the world’s hottest independent-released songs. Now, artists without access to traditional industry release structures are willing and able to deliver hits when, where, and how you need to hear them.

Download Los Dioses on Beatsource.

H/T: Billboard

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: DJ Aktive on DJing for Janet Jackson

DJ Aktive

On this week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew sat down with one of the most sought-after tour DJs in the music industry, DJ Aktive. The Phily native spoke about his experience DJing for Janet Jackson’s world tour.

Aktive also shared his plans to open up a DJ school in Philadelphia and talked about working with hip-hop legends like Diddy, Kanye West, and Nas.

Watch an excerpt above and the full interview here.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Mojaxx Reviews PLAYdifferently MODEL 1.4 Mixer

A few years after the release of the MODEL 1, techno legend Richie Hawtin and the PLAYdifferently team are back with the MODEL 1.4. Like its predecessor, the MODEL 1.4 was engineered by Andy Rigby-Jones, the mastermind behind Allen & Heath’s XONE series.

The 100% analogue build features two high-performance phono preamps, studio-grade 60mm faders, and more. The Mixer Link feature, as the name implies, allows for multiple mixers to be connected.

The MODEL 1.4 is available now at a suggested price of $2,299. Check it out here and watch Mojaxx‘s review above.

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| Music Tech, Videos
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

New Year, New Routine From DJ IKU on GENRE BNDR’s ‘CH419’

DJ IKU

Japan’s renowned turntablist, DJ IKU, celebrates the new year with a fresh hip-hop routine on the latest episode of GENRE BNDR‘s CH419.

The 2010 Red Bull 3Style Japan champion’s new routine features beat juggling, pitch play, scratches, tone play, and wordplay.

Watch DJ IKU’s performance above.

Tracklist:

1. 宮城道雄 – 春の海
2. Mobb Deep – Shook Ones, Pt. II
3. DJ Hazime & DJ Watarai ft. ¥ellow Bucks & Zeebra – Do It
4. ¥ellow Bucks ft. Eric.B.Jr. – Yessir
5. Pretty Ricky – Your Body
6. Megan Thee Stallion – Body
7. Eric Bellinger ft. 2 Chainz – Focused On You
8. Nas & Bravehearts – Oochie Wally Remix
9. The East Flatbush Project – Tried By 12
10. Wiz Khalifa – Still Wiz
11. Tyla Yaweh ft. DaBaby – Stuntin’ On You
12. NLE Choppa ft. Mulatto – Make Em Say

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

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Jan. 19

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Jan. 19

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Jan. 19
Young Thug and Juice WRLD.

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of January 19:

Ariana Grande ft. Doja Cat & Megan Thee Stallion – 34+35 Remix
Ashnikko ft. Kelis – Deal With It
DaBaby – Masterpiece
Juice WRLD & Young Thug – Bad Boy
LP Giobbi ft. hermixalot – Move Your Body

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

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| Tracks
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

DJ MeMo Drops ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix


(Source: DJ MeMo)

Miami-based DJ MeMo has delivered a bass-heavy mix for the DJcity Podcast. The speaker-rattling mix is half an hour of high energy hip-hop, house music, dancehall, and more. It also includes some of his own edits.

The 23-year old kicked off the past year by winning an online DJ battle, building upon other career highlights like spinning alongside Fat Joe, Swizz Beatz, Trippie Redd, and more. Once the pandemic ends, he looks forward to DJing at some of his favorite residencies including Wood Tavern, Pearl Champagne Lounge, Cameo Nightclub, and Martini Bar.

Also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Tracklist:

1. Disco Fries & Art Beatz ft. Fatman Scoop – Pump Up – MarkCutz Clapapella Intro
2. Meduza, Becky Hill & GOODBOYS – Lose Control – David Puentez Devotion Bootleg
3. Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP – We No Speak Americano – 10th Anniversary Edit
4. DJ Katch – Banga
5. Kidd Spin vs Fast Eddie – Big Ol’ Booty
6. DJ Reys – Que Suene
7. Sofia Reyes, Darell & Lalo Ebratt – Echalo Pa Ca – Dozarm 126-100 Transition
8. Guaynaa – Rompe Rodillas – Livitup Hype Intro
9. Don Miguelo – Y Qué Fue – Zayko Moombahton Remix
10. Shenseea – Upset – Style A Style Riddim
11. The Kemist – Bassline – DJames Acap Intro
12. Red Rat – Tight Up Skirt – Trayze C#ño Edit
13. Tyga & Megan Thee Stallion vs. Ghetto Flow – FREAK – DJ MeMo ‘Loco’ Bootleg
14. Too Short ft. Lil Jon – Shake That Monkey – J Rythm Puro Pari Remix
15. Speaker Knockerz – Freak Hoe – DJ MeMo Acap Out Quickhitter
16. Megan Thee Stallion – Body
17. Saweetie ft. Doja Cat – Best Friend
18. Tyga & DJ Drama ft. DJ Chose – Let Me Find Out – Tall Boys 100-77 Transition
19. CJ – Whoopty
20. Kanye West ft. DaBaby & 2 Chainz – Nah Nah Nah Remix
21. Lil Baby – Errbody
22. Drake ft. Lil Durk – Laugh Now Cry Later – DJ Merks & DJ T Marq Remix
23. Tag Team – Whoomp! There It Is – Jayy & CRG Remix
24. Sada Baby ft. Nicki Minaj – Whole Lotta Choppas Remix – Audiorokk Acap Intro

Follow DJ MeMo on Instagram, Soundcloud, and Twitter.

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