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Super Hero DJs Launch DJ Challenge

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The Super Hero DJs online school has launched a DJ challenge.

The first place winner will receive a Phase wireless DJ system, a limited set of control vinyl, and a lifetime membership to the school. The second place winner will get a limited set of control vinyl and a one-year membership to the school. The third place winner will receive a Super Hero DJs snapback hat and a one-year membership to the school.

Here’s how to enter:

– Download the tools here
– Record a video in frontal view at a minimum of 1080p resolution with a maximum of 60 seconds length
– Upload the video with the hashtag #HeroesWorkHard

Submit your entry by Monday, April 15.

Related: Watch: DJ Navarro Gives Tone Play Tutorial

| April 11, 2019
DJ Culture

L.A. Leakers on Banning Kodak Black From Power 106

Nipsey Hussle
L.A. Leakers hosts Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk with Nipsey Hussle (Source: Instagram)

The L.A. Leakers have spoken on Power 106‘s decision to ban Kodak Black from the station.

The move came in response to Kodak’s comments about Nipsey Hussle‘s fiancee Lauren London following the rapper’s death. The comments were widely condemned, including by rappers like The Game and T.I.

Speaking with the Reflections of a DJ podcast, Leakers members Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk discussed how the ban came about and how long it will last. They also shared some memories of Nipsey, among other topics.

Watch an excerpt below and listen to the full interview here.

Follow the R.O.A.D. Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube.

Related: L.A. Leakers Team With Problem and IamSu for New Single, ‘Yesterday’

| April 11, 2019
Tracks

Listen to Avicii’s First Posthumous Single ‘S.O.S.’ Feat. Aloe Blacc

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Avicii (Credit: Sean Eriksson)

Avicii‘s highly-anticipated first posthumous single has arrived. The track, which is titled “S.O.S.,” features “Wake Me Up” singer Aloe Blacc. It will appear on the Swedish artist’s upcoming posthumous album, TIM, which drops June 6.

“When Tim Bergling passed away on April 20, 2018, he was close to completing a new album,” the press release says. “The songwriters that Tim was collaborating with on this album have continued the process to get as close to his vision as possible.”

“Since Tim’s passing, the family decided not to keep the music locked away – instead they wanted to share it with his fans all around the world.”

Avicii’s net income from the album will go to the nonprofit Tim Bergling Foundation, which among other things, helps prevent mental illness and suicide.

Stream “S.O.S.” below and download it on DJcity.

Related: Avicii ‘Without You’ Remix Contest Winners Announced

| April 10, 2019
Turntablism

Watch: DJ Navarro Gives Tone Play Tutorial

DJ Navarro, a turntablist from Chile, breaks down one of his tone play routines in a tutorial for the Super Hero DJs online school. The video is part of the school’s SPOTLIGHT series, which focuses on up-and-coming talent. In the routine, Navarro scratches and plays a guitar melody over a Latin beat.

Super Hero DJs offers multilingual lessons from world-class DJs, including former 3Style and DMC champs like Trayze, Hedspin, Fong Fong, JFB, and 69Beats.

Watch a preview of DJ Navarro’s tutorial above and sign up to watch the full video. (Use coupon code “SUPERWELCOME” for a 15% discount.)

Related: Watch: DJ FJ Gives Turntablism Tutorial

| April 9, 2019
Tracks

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: April 9

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A-Trak Performs at the Pop Secret party at Q Nightclub in Seattle on April 5. (Credit: Jason Woo)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of April 9:

Anitta & Swae Lee – Poquito
Bria Lee ft. Fat Joe & Pitbull – One Shot Remix
Calvin Harris – I’m Not Alone – 2019 Edit
Estelle ft. Kanye West – American Boy – Lost Frequencies Remix
Jennifer Lopez ft. French Montana – Medicine
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road Remix
Meduza ft. GOODBOYS – Piece Of Your Heart
Showtek ft. Leon Sherman – Listen To Your Momma – A-Trak Remix

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

Related: DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: April 2

| April 9, 2019
Tracks

Trayze Drops Cardi B and Bruno Mars ‘Please Me’ Blend: DJcity Exclusive

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Trayze at Inside Club in Guangzhou, China. (Source: Facebook)

Following his popular blend pack in January, DJ/producer Trayze has returned with a new exclusive for DJcity. This time, the Washington, D.C. native blends the acapella of Cardi B and Bruno Mars‘ “Please Me” with the instrumental of Ghost Town DJ‘s’ “My Boo.”

“Please Me” is currently No. 6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, having peaked at 3. It was produced by the Grammy-winning team The Stereotypes, which produced the duo’s previous collab, “Finesse Remix.”

Ghost Town DJ’s’ Miami bass-influenced anthem “My Boo” was released in 1995 and remains a staple throwback.

Watch Trayze perform the blend below and download the blend only on DJcity.

Related: Trayze Drops ’90s Blends Pack: DJcity Exclusive

| April 9, 2019
DJcity Podcast

Christian Flores Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix


Christian Flores. (Source: Christian Flores)

Christian Flores, a DJ based in Vancouver, Canada, has put down a mix for the DJcity Podcast. His half-hour set features over two dozen current UK drill music tracks.

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Tracklist:

1. K-Trap – Won’t Stop
2. Blade Brown ft. Headie One – Snaps
3. Nafe Smallz ft. M Huncho – Like A Film
4. AJ Tracey – LO(V-S)ER
5. Dig Dat ft. Loski – No Cap
6. RUSS SPLASH ft. Taze, LD, Digga D, MS Banks, & Lethal Bizzle – Gun Lean Remix
7. Unknown T ft. Crazy Cousinz – Throwback
8. RUSS SPLASH & Tion Wayne – Keisha & Becky
9. James Pyke – You Mug
10. Skepta ft. LD – Neighbourhood Watch
11. Dr Vades & Blanco ft. Chip, Loski, LD – Ringtone Remix
12. RV & Headie One – Match Day
13. Headie One – Of Course
14. Headie One ft. Dave – 18HUNNA
15. Skengdo & AM – Hunterz
16. Lil Berete ft. Loski – Go N Get It
17. Dig Dat ft. Krept & Konan, K-Trap – Air Force Remix
18. Double S ft. Skepta – Certy
19. Coco – CTRL
20. Berna – Litty
21. JAY1 – Becky
22. Unknown T – Homerton B
23. Dizzee Rascal ft. Skepta – Money Right
24. AJ Tracey – Psych Out!
25. M Huncho – Birds

Follow Christian Flores on Instagram and Twitter.

Related: LeChance Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Mix

| April 9, 2019
DJcityTV

DJcityTV and DJ Fuze Team for New Series, ’20-Year View’

As a mixer on Los Angeles’ Power 106, DJ Fuze plays current hits on a daily basis. However, as a club DJ, Fuze also spins classics.

To compare different eras, DJcityTV has enlisted Fuze for a new series called 20-Year View. As its name suggests, the series features Fuze performing routines with new and classic tracks that were popular 20 years apart from each other.

For the debut episode, Fuze flips tracks that were popular in March 1999 and March 2019.

Watch above, and catch Fuze in the morning Monday through Friday on Power 106.

Fatman Scoop ft. The Crooklyn Clan – Be Faithful
Faith Evans – Love Like This
Khalid – Better
Drake – Nice For What
21 Savage ft. J. Cole – a lot
JAY-Z – Hard Knock Life
Meek Mill ft. Drake – Going Bad
Eminem – My Name Is
Post Malone & Swae Lee – Sunflower
TLC – No Scrubs

Follow DJ Fuze on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Related: Watch: DJ FISA Performs Routine at 3Style IX World Finals

| April 8, 2019

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