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Friday, June 26, 2020

New and Notable Tracks: Jun. 26

DJ Rebel

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DJ Rebel performing at the Flamingo Bar in Antwerp, Belgium. (Source: Facebook).

Jack Harlow ft. DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne – WHATS POPPIN Remix
Louisville’s rising rapper assembles a star-studded line up for this megaremix of his smash hit.

DJ Snake – Trust Nobody
French superstar DJ Snake returns with his hard-hitting first original production of 2020.

DJ Rebel & Joelii – Rivales
The Belgian DJ/producer recruits the LA-based vocalist for a summery reggaeton heater.

TECHNOTRONIC – Pump Up The Jam – Mattia Remix
Mattia delivers a percussion-heavy tribal house remix of Technotronic’s 1989 dance classic.

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

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Friday, June 26, 2020

Watch: ‘Inside Turntablists’ Puts a Spotlight on DJ Woody


DJ Woody (Source: Boom City)

British creative collective Boom City has delivered another episode of their documentary series, Inside Turntablists. This episode features DJ Woody, a UK-based DJ and producer. He’s a former ITF and Vestax World Champion and currently runs his own label, Woodwurk Records.

In the episode, DJ Woody discusses his history with hip-hop culture, the invention of the Woodpecker scratch, as well as his involvement with the Vestax Controller One — the world’s first-ever musical turntable instrument.

Watch the episode and a routine from DJ Woody below.

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: SOSUPERSAM Describes Her Famous R&B Party 143 Worldwide

SOSUPERSAM

On this installment of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew spoke to 143 Worldwide co-founder, SOSUPERSAM. The Los Angeles-based DJ/singer shared a brief history of the renowned R&B party and explained how she dealt with the party being labeled as the “Asian Party.”

SOSUPERSAM also described the impact that the coronavirus lockdown had on 143 and how she had to quickly adapt to bring the party to Twitch.

Make sure to catch SOSUPERSAM and 143 Worldwide tonight for a special livestream and NAACP fundraiser starting at 5PM PDT here.

Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Mojaxx Discusses His ATEM Mini Pro Live Streaming Setup

As with most DJs in the world, Mojaxx has spent the past three months DJing from home on various live stream platforms. In this episode of Tips & Tricks, he breaks down the setup he’s ended up using, based around the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro, and shares some of the things he’s learned during 12 weeks of DJing in isolation.

Watch above.

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

‘TBT Hits’ for June 25

John Legend

John Legend
John Legend

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

Cam’Ron ft. Juelz Santana – Hey Ma
Killa Cam and Juelz represent Dipset with this smooth, club-friendly hit from the 2000s.

John Legend – Used to Love U
The singer’s soulful debut single was co-written and produced by Kanye West.

Justin Timberlake ft. Timbaland – SexyBack
JT and Timbo created this monster hit known for its catchy hook and dancy, upbeat tempo.

Steve Aoki, Chris Lake, and Tujamo – Boneless
Three of dance music’s heavy-hitters collab on this in-your-face banger made for the dance floor.

Ivy Queen – Te He Querido, Te He Llorado
This reggaeton-bachata fusion track was a comeback hit record for the singer.

Buju Banton – Dickie
A risqué riddim from the artist’s 1992 album, Mr. Mention.

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, June 25, 2020

DJ Rebel and Joelii Drop ‘Rivales’ on DJcity Records


DJ Rebel performs at The Villa in Antwerp, Belgium.(Source: Instagram)

Belgian DJ/producer DJ Rebel has partnered with Los Angeles-based vocalist Joelii for “Rivales,” DJcity Records’ latest release. The track’s pulsing drums and infectious melody make for a reggaeton heater that’s perfect for summer.

Over the past decade, Rebel has become a fixture in central Europe’s club and festival scene, best known for his expertise in producing and spinning house music. Joelii is a Dominican Republic-born singer-songwriter. He has collaborated with artists such as Major Lazer, Sak Noel, and Jenn Morel, and more.

Stream “Rivales” below and download it here.

Follow DJ Rebel on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and SoundCloud.

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