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Thursday, November 19, 2020

‘TBT Hits’ Feat. Usher, Selena, and More

Usher

Usher
Usher.

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

Nas feat. will.i.am – Hip Hop Is Dead
An uptempo 2000s record from God’s Son featuring wil.i.am production.

Usher – You Make Me Wanna
This Billboard top 10 single from the singer’s second album was produced by Jermaine Dupri.

Berlin – The Metro
This breakthrough hit for the band epitomizes 80’s new wave and landed them on MTV.

Calvin Harris ft. Ayah Marar – Thinking About You
A house record that became the producer’s 5th consecutive no.1 on Billboard Dance charts.

Selena – La Carcacha
This triple-platinum single from the singer remains a mainstay for Latin DJs.

Runtown – Mad Over You
A 2016 afropop hit from the Nigerian artist that blends Ghanaian highlife and R&B.

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, November 18, 2020

Watch: DJ ND Refreshes One of His First Combos

In this episode of DJcityTV’s Made From Scratch, DJ ND updates a pattern he shared at the beginning of the series. This technique combines baby scratches, two-click flares, and crabs.

Watch the tutorial above and grab DJ ND’s scratch tool here.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Nov. 17

Sak Noel

Sak Noel
Sak Noel performing at the Avalon Hollywood nightclub in Los Angeles. (Source: Facebook)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of November 17:

Delirious & Alex K ft. Max-A-Million – Sexual Healing
Dillon Francis ft. Evie Irie – Be Somebody
Pitbull, Sak Noel & Salvi – Que Rica (Tocame)
Wiz Khalifa & Empire Of The Sun – The Thrill

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

D’Maduro and DJ Stressy Remix D’Angelo’s ‘Brown Sugar’ and Lucy Pearl’s ‘Don’t Mess With My Man’: DJcity Exclusives

Dutch DJ/producer D’Maduro and Sweden’s DJ Stressy add soulful lounge vibes to two beloved R&B hits. D’Maduro flips D’Angelo‘s 1995 hit “Brown Sugar,” while DJ Stressy flips super-group Lucy Pearl‘s Don’t Mess With My Man.

“Don’t Mess With My Man” has always been a favorite of DJ Stressy’s. Regarding the laid-back vibes of the track, he notes that he “hopes listeners like this one in the car, at the gym or at a bar.” As for D’Maduro, he feels that, in remixing D’Angelo, “the biggest challenge is remixing a classic without losing its essentials. This one deserved a smooth funky/soul makeover with a touch of bounce.”

Preview D’Maduro and DJ Stressy’s remixes below and download the “Brown Sugar” and “Don’t Mess With My Man” flips exclusively on DJcity.

Follow D’Maduro on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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Monday, November 16, 2020

First Look: Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 4-Channel DJ Controller for rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro

Pioneer DDJ-FLX6

Pioneer DDJ-FLX6
Pioneer DDJ-FLX6. (Source: Pioneer DJ)

Pioneer DJ has announced the DDJ-FLX6, a brand new four-channel controller supported in both rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro. The controller combines unique features and a professional club-style layout while staying portable and affordable.

The DDJ-FLX6 introduces Merge FX, a new feature that makes it easy for DJs to mix different music styles. The controller includes the Jog Cutter function that applies a professional scratch effect to the last Hot Cue or playback position on the deck in use and built-in presets containing a combination of Serato DJ Pro effects and looping controls. First introduced for the DJM-S11, the DDJ-FLX6 features Scratch Bank, which allows users to load scratch samples or full tracks for pad mode use.

In this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes an in-depth first look at the multifaceted development.

Watch below.

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Monday, November 16, 2020

MikiDz Podcast Episode 72: Read The Room-mate

In this week’s episode of the MikiDz Podcast, the crew talks about the trouble with roommates. They also reflect on some recent shakeups in the DJ world including the passing of DJ Spinbad, the recently-canceled Red Bull 3Style World Finals, and more.

Watch the MikiDz Podcast above. It is also available on Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, and Spotify.

The MikiDz Podcast is a talk-show that discusses news and topics in the DJ and nightlife industries. It is hosted by MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell. The MikiDz Show, which is also hosted by Miki and Dainjazone, features live performances from the world’s most-skilled DJs.

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