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Monday, August 31, 2020

First Look: Serato DJ Pro 2.4 and Lite 1.4 Public Beta

Serato DJ Pro Beta First Look

Earlier today, Serato announced the public beta of Serato DJ Pro 2.4 and Lite 1.4. On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a first look at Serato’s new beta versions, which feature both Beatsource and Beatport LINK integration and other new features.

Download the public beta of Serato DJ Pro 2.4 or Lite 1.4 here and try Beatsource LINK for free here.

Watch Mojaxx’s first look above.

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Monday, August 31, 2020

Beatsource LINK Is Coming to Serato DJ

Beatsource LINK x Serato DJ

Beatsource LINK x Serato DJ

Beatsource has announced that its streaming service for open-format DJs will be available in Serato DJ Pro 2.4 and Lite 1.4 in October. The highly anticipated integration brings Beatsource LINK to the most popular DJ software in the world.

Those who don’t want to wait can test LINK in the public beta versions of Serato DJ Pro 2.4 or Lite 1.4, which are available now. DJs who participate in the beta will have the opportunity to improve LINK in Serato DJ before its official release.

Launched in May, LINK lets DJs stream tracks from the Beatsource library, including thousands of playlists directly from their DJ software. In addition to Serato DJ, LINK is also available in Pioneer DJ rekordbox, VirtualDJ, Algoriddim djay and djay Pro, and Hercules DJUCED. More integrations are expected soon.

Try LINK for free here and get access to the public beta of Serato DJ Pro 2.4 or Lite 1.4 here.

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Monday, August 31, 2020

‘MikiDz Podcast’: Peeves and Tweets

In this episode of the MikiDz Podcast, the crew breaks down MikiWar‘s recent Twitter beef. They also talk about the recent Beyond the Music Retreat, the effects COVID-19 has had on life and DJing, 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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Monday, August 31, 2020

Watch DJ IKU’s Open-Format Mix on GENRE BNDR’s ‘CH419’

DJ IKU

Japan’s renowned turntablist, DJ IKU, showcases his turntablism skills while performing a feel-good quick mix on the latest episode of GENRE BNDR‘s CH419.

The 2010 Red Bull 3Style Japan champion’s mix features hip-hop, house, r&b, and more.

Watch DJ IKU’s performance above.

Tracklist:

1. EPMD – It’s Time 2 Party
2. Ty Dolla $ign ft. Kanye West, FKA twigs & Skrillex – Ego Death
3. Disclosure – Expressing What Matters
4. Earth Wind & Fire – Brazilian Rhyme – Danny Krivit Re-Edited
5. Blackbear – Hot Girl Bummer
6. CeeLo Green – Forget You
7. LIKE THAT CHALL – Forget You (Saxophone Melody)
8. Branchez – Shock
9. AJ Tracey & Mabel – West Ten – Club Hack Hype Intro
10. Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion – WAP – Audiorokk ACAP Intro
11. Blueface ft. Dababy – Obama
12. Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – Spottie
13. 2 Chainz ft. Lil Wayne – Money Maker

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Monday, August 31, 2020

Watch: DJ ND Shares Variation on Three-Click Flare Scratch

In this episode of DJcityTV’s Made From Scratch, DJ ND shares a way to spice up three-click flare combos. The technique involves scratching forward and backward while switching hand positions between directions.

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

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Friday, August 28, 2020

New and Notable Tracks: Aug. 28

Questlove

Questlove
Questlove performing at JEMAA Las Vegas on July 27, 2019. (Source: Facebook)

Public Enemy ft. Nas, Rapsody, Black Thought, Jahi, YG & Questlove – Fight The Power Remix 2020
31 years after the original release, Public Enemy drops a star-studded update to their classic.

De La Ghetto & Nicky Jam – Sube La Music
De La Ghetto & Nicky Jam give Wayne Wonder’s 2003 hit “No Letting Go” a reggaeton twist.

Disclosure, Kehlani & Syd – Birthday – Disclosure VIP Remix
The Lawrence brothers drop an upbeat remix of the latest single from their new album.

Tiwa Savage & Sam Smith – Temptation
Nigeria’s singer-songwriter enlists Sam Smith for a seductive song off her new album Celia.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Toño Rosario – Kiliki Taka Ti – Richastic Remix

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

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