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Monday, July 20, 2020

‘MikiDz Podcast’: Monetizing the Pass

In this week’s episode of the MikiDz Podcast, MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell shed light on some conventional and unconventional side hustles. The crew talks about Rell making the leap into live streaming on Twitch, DJ Dainjazone’s experience venturing into music production, 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 Dainjazine, 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, July 20, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Mask Shaming

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On this installment of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew addressed the social stigma of men wearing face masks in order to prevent coronavirus infection.

The fellas also shared some recent scares that they experienced with COVID-19.

Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.

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Monday, July 20, 2020

Verzuz Officially Names Apple Music as a Broadcast Partner: What’s Next?

Verzuz co-founders Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. (Source: Getty Images)

Verzuz, the quarantine-borne Instagram Live streaming producer and artist competition series started by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, will now be available on Apple Music and Beats 1. The forthcoming July 22, 8 PM EST “Battle of the Dogs” between Snoop Dogg and DMX will be the first official Verzuz battle broadcast via the partnership. Previously, Apple Music and Beats 1 live-streamed a dueling piano Juneteenth episode of Verzuz, featuring Alicia Keys and John Legend.

The move is likely aimed at creating greater structure and longevity for the series. Past battles have featured significant technical difficulties, as well as connection issues posed by solely using Instagram Live. As well, the ability to maintain the series as an episodic-style catalog has not been possible. As quarantine moves into its fourth month with no definitive end in sight, Verzuz gaining sustainability as a breakout music industry leader for compelling content feels necessary. Concerns about paying artists and developing live music options are an industry concern. Ideas like simulcasting Verzuz, for free, via Instagram Live, but making it available via paywalled, subscription-only services like Apple Music and Beats 1 begin to solve this issue.

Peak musical content engagement goals during quarantine spiked 400 percent in the 50 days between D-Nice‘s 150,000 peak viewer March 21 DJ stream to Jill Scott and Erykah Badu‘s 750,000+ peak viewer May 9 Verzuz battle. However, top producers like Pharrell Williams and musical acts with Verzuz-ready catalogs like Jay-Z and Beyoncé have yet to be tabbed to “compete.” It is entirely likely that their involvement could potentially raise those numbers well over one million-plus peak viewers. If this were to occur, having multiple live arms for engagement, as well as the ability to both monetize and archive Verzuz, would be valuable.

For more Verzuz information, visit them via Instagram.

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Monday, July 20, 2020

DJ Fuze Flips Tracks From July 2000 and July 2020

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REAL 92.3‘s DJ Fuze flips tracks from July 2000 and July 2020 for Beatsource‘s 20-Year View series. The series features Fuze performing routines with new and classic tracks that were popular 20 years apart from each other.

Watch above, and check out the playlist on Beatsource.

Tracklist:

Common – The Light
J.I the Prince of N.Y – Need Me
Next – Wifey
Harry Styles – Adore You

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Friday, July 17, 2020

New and Notable Tracks: Jul. 17

Purple Disco Machine

Purple Disco MachinePurple Disco Machine performing at the Cafe Mambo Ibiza on September 15, 2019. (Source: Facebook)

Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande – Rain On Me – Purple Disco Machine Remix
The German DJ/producer delivers a Nu-disco rework of Gaga’s latest pop hit.

SAINt JHN & J Balvin – Roses – Imanbek Remix (Latino Gang)
Imanbek’s viral house remix gets a fiery Latin verse from the Colombian reggaeton star.

Jack Harlow ft. Justin Bieber – WHATS POPPIN – Justin Bieber Remix
The Canadian superstar drops bars on this unofficial surprise remix of Harlow’s smash hit.

Aluna, Princess Nokia & Jada Kingdom – Get Paid
Aluna, Princess Nokia, and Jada Kingdom update Mr. Vegas’ 1998 classic “Heads High.”

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Swedish House Mafia – One (Your Name) – SH8K Remix

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

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Friday, July 17, 2020

Watch: Asian Hawk Performs His Soulful Track ‘Tired Eyes’

The multitalented turntablist Asian Hawk is back with a new live routine. This time around, Hawk performs his track “Tired Eyes” with his signature blend of scratching, singing, and finger drumming.

Watch above.

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