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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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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Beatsource Teams With Pioneer DJ and Crossfader to Host ‘Learn to DJ at Home’ Webinar

Learn to DJ at Home

Learn to DJ at Home

Beatsource has teamed up with Pioneer DJ and renowned online DJ school Crossfader to host “Learn to DJ at Home,” a free webinar for beginner DJs.

The workshop, which will take place on August 18, will cover the fundamentals of DJing utilizing the Beatsource LINK streaming service and Pioneer DJ rekordbox performance software. It will be hosted by Crossfader’s Jamie Hartley, DJcity’s Mojaxx, and Pioneer DJ’s Pulse.

Topics to be discussed include getting DJ software, finding music, setting cue points, and mixing tracks. There will also be a raffle.

Space is limited, so RSVP now before it fills up.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Aug. 11

Popcaan

Popcaan
Popcaan. (Source: Facebook)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of August 11:

2 Chainz ft. Lil Wayne – Money Maker
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion – WAP
DaBaby ft. Young Thug – BLIND
Juice WRLD & The Weeknd – Smile
Popcaan ft. Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR – TWIST & TURN

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Truspin Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

Truspin

Truspin
(Source: Truspin)

Montreal’s Truspin has served up a summery, feel-good mix for the DJcity Podcast. His half-hour set includes Afrobeats, dance, hip-hop, funk, R&B, and some unreleased original remixes.

Truspin is a two-time Red Bull 3Style Montreal runner-up, with residencies in the city’s most renowned clubs. He has spun at high-end events for universally recognized brands such as Aldo, Monster Energy, Red Bull, and SSENSE.

Also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Tracklist:

1. Kaytranada ft. SiR – Go DJ
2. Anderson .Paak – Lockdown
3. Jorja Smith ft. Burna Boy – Be Honest – Tera Kora & Midas Hutch Remix
4. Drake – Jungle – Truspin 1985 Boogie mix
5. DJ Mustard ft. Roddy Ricch – Ballin – Cirino Brown Remix
6. Kaytranada ft. Lucky Daye – Look Easy
7. SZA – Broken Clocks – Truspin Saturday Love Blend
8. Burna Boy – Ye – Franchise Remix
9. PARTYNEXTDOOR ft. Drake – Loyal – Vitus Tribe Remix
10. DJDS ft. Tory Lanez & Rema – Simple Things
11. Oxlade – AWAY
12. Burna Boy – Collateral Damage
13. FS Green – Ride Witt U
14.Yung L – Eve Bounce
15. Mahalia ft. Burna Boy – Simmer
16. Lil Wayne ft. Bobby Valentino – Mrs. Officer – Truspin Rockstar Blend
17. DJ Khaled ft. Drake – Greece
18. Doja Cat – Juicy – Don Mayor Edit
19. Kendrick Lamar x Major Lazer – Drank – Chamos & Cupidon Edit
20. Octavian ft. Future – Rari

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