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Thursday, August 13, 2020

‘TBT Hits’ for August 13

Phil Collins

Phil Collins
Phill Collins

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

DMX ft. Swizz Beatz – Get It On The Floor
The legendary rapper brings high energy on this 2000s party track with Swizz production.

Gina Thompson – The Things You Do (Bad Boy Remix)
Diddy turns a classic jazz sample into a smooth R&B classic.

Phil Collins – In the Air Tonight (2015 Remaster)
This early ’80s record was a monster hit for the singer and recently went viral thanks to this video.

Richard Vission & Static Revenger ft LUCIANA – I Like That
An electro classic that crossed over to pop radio in 2010.

Mach & Daddy – La Botella (Album Version)
This reggaeton track reached No. 1 on Billboard thanks to its catchy, easy-going vibe.

Popcaan ft. Gaza Slim – Clarks (Remastered)
The Jamaican singer’s breakout track from 2010 that made him an international star.

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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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Updated DJcity Desktop App Available Now

DJcity Desktop App Update

DJcity Desktop App Update

The DJcity desktop app has been updated with new and improved features. In addition to a streamlined user interface and enhanced functionality, the app offers a new custom file naming feature that allows users to personalize their downloaded files with artist, title, version, bpm, genre, key, or year.

Key features and improvements:

• Personalize your downloaded files with artist, title, version, bpm, genre, key, or year.
• Expanded support for international languages.
• Fixed freezing issue that could occur when downloading very large crates of 100+ songs.
• Improved installer: internet connection no longer required.
• Improved compatibility with macOS Yosemite.
• Various other improvements to ensure a smooth download experience.

Download the updated DJcity desktop app here.

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Nelsaan Drops ‘Move My Body’ on DJcity Records


Nelsaan. (Source: Instagram)

Norwegian DJ/producer Nelsaan has dropped another upbeat house track on DJcity Records. This time around, he channels funky 90s piano-house vibes on his tune entitled “Move My Body.”

“Move My Body” follows up Nelsaan’s recent take on the Kanye West hit “Love Lockdown.” The track was released on DJcity Records in January, with a remix pack featuring Tom Budin, Mr. M!X, and Hella dropping the following month.

Download “Move My Body” and stream it on all major services here.

Follow Nelsaan on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and SoundCloud.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Watch Nick Spinelli’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

New Jersey-based DJ Nick Spinelli‘s mix could be humorously summed up with one of 2020’s favorite pop cultural quotes: “Carole Baskin killed her husband.” Telling the story of Netflix’s popular documentary Tiger King via seven tracks in under three minutes, Spinelli’s technical ability is on display in his Bedroom Sessions routine for DJcityTV. The hip-hop-leaning open format set will keep your eyes glued to the screen and probably cause a laugh or two.

Fifteen years into his career, Spinelli has excelled as both a club and wedding DJ, YouTuber, and public speaker. Nick has also contributed to several editorials in DJ Times Magazine, and claims to have “talked more sh*t on line dances and cheesy wedding DJs than any other person on the planet.”

Tracklist:

1. The Tokens – The Lion Sleeps Tonight
2. DELAY – F8
3. LMFAO – La La La – Acapella
4. Kanye West – Can’t Tell Me Nothing
5. Fat Joe ft. Trey Songz – If It Ain’t About Money
6. Lil Wayne ft. T-Pain – Got Money
7. Megan Thee Stallion – Savage – Tiger King Remix

Follow Nick Spinelli on Instagram and Twitch.

Got what it takes to be featured on the next “Bedroom Sessions” episode? Send a sample video to brs@djcity.com.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Four Color Zack Talks Why Twitch is Best, Competing in 3Style: The 20 Podcast

Four Color Zack

Former Red Bull 3Style world champion Four Color Zack connects with DJ Spider on this week’s episode of The 20 Podcast. The Seattle native discusses talks why Twitch is best live streaming platform for DJs, competing in Red Bull 3Style, plus more.

Watch the interview above. An audio version of the podcast is also available on all major platforms.

Hosted by DJ Spider, The 20 Podcast features conversations with influential DJs, producers, and other music industry professionals.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

NAMM Announces Virtual Event to Replace 2021 Trade Show


The NAMM Show. (Source: Instagram)

Fearing that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will stretch into next year, NAMM announced this week that their 2021 music equipment trade show would be replaced with the Believe In Music Week virtual event. The online-only event will be held during the week of January 18, 2021.

Believe in Music Week will feature a blend of signature NAMM events and special creative initiatives. These include The Grand Rally for Music Education, GenNext, Music Education Days, and the Nonprofit Management Institute. As well, the NAMM Foundation will host a series of “inspirational, leadership, and support-based” online events featuring leaders in the music education, collegiate, K-12, community, and nonprofit sectors offering numerous problem-solving solutions regarding the multiple challenges of the current era.

Regarding the switch from real-time activities, NAMM’s executive team notes, “[g]iven the current realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety of NAMM members as our priority, it is now clear there is no path forward for an in-person event in California, and we have made the difficult decision to cancel The 2021 NAMM Show.”

They go on to say, “while we are disappointed that we will not be able to gather our NAMM family in-person this January, we are reimagining how to connect all facets of the industry while benefiting those most deeply impacted with the launch of Believe in Music: The Global Gathering to unify and support the people who bring music to the world.”

For more information, check out NAMM’s Believe in Music Week website here.

H/T: American Songwriter

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