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Thursday, April 23, 2020

Chris Villa: Creative Process for Routines, Competing in 3Style: ‘The 20 Podcast’

Chris Villa

DJ Spider checks in with renowned DJ/producer Chris Villa on this week’s 20 Podcast. The Arizona native breaks down his creative process for making routines, what he learned from competing in Red Bull 3Style, what it was like attending DJ Jazzy Jeff’s PLAYLIST Retreat, and 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 and music industry professionals. Spider and his guests begin each episode by going through Beatsource‘s weekly list of must-have tracks, The 20.

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

‘TBT Hits’ for April 23

Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre

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

Dr. Dre ft. Jewell – Let Me Ride
This classic record from The Chronic album blends smooth raps with a funky bass line and soulful hook.

Toni Braxton – You’re Makin’ Me High
Toni and Babyface connect for a mid-tempo groove driven by an upfront bass line and melodic synths.

Gwen Stefani – Hollaback Girl
Gwen’s first hit as a solo artist brought EDM vibes before the wave hit.

Deadmau5 and Kaskade – I Remember
A classic progressive house tune from two dance music icons.

Tego Calderón – Guasa Guasa
Classic reggaeton produced by Luny Tunes. This blends well in throwback and opening sets.

Johnny Osbourne – Buddy Bye
A dancehall classic that has been sampled by the likes of Major Lazer and Grandtheft.

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, April 23, 2020

N.O.R.E.’s ‘Nothin’’ Remixed by Richastic : DJcity Exclusive


Richastic. (Source: Richastic)

Moombahton specialist Richastic‘s latest DJcity exclusive remix flips N.O.R.E.‘s 2002 hit “Nothin’.” Produced by The Neptunes, “Nothin” reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 chart upon its release.

The added percussion and chopped lyrics add to the unique, funky feel of the dembow-style remix. In regards to this creation, Richastic says, “[my remix] is an attempt to transform the rap classic into a new look without harming the hip-hop culture. But decide for yourself.”

Preview Richastic’s “Nothin’” remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Watch: Four Color Zack Drops Set for Flosstradamus’ HDYFEST

Four Color Zack dropped an action-packed set for Flosstradamus‘ HDYFEST on April 20th. The “virtual smokeout,” which was co-sponsored by the Brownies and Lemonade collective, saw Floss, Zack, 4B and others take over Mad Decent‘s Twitch channel.

In the 20-minute set, the former Red Bull 3Style world champion throws down hip-hop and trap mixed with his signature wordplay and tone play. Watch above.

Follow Four Color Zack on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Mixcloud, and Twitter.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Watch: The Freshest Delivers Mini Mix for Serato

Vancouver-based DJ crew The Freshest recently stopped by Serato’s Los Angeles studio to drop an open-format mini mix. The crew, comprised of DJ Marvel, Kutcorners, Rico Uno, and DJ Seko, takes turns dropping rap classics, Afrobeats, dancehall, and more.

Watch The Freshest’s routine for Serato’s In the Mix series above.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

DJcity’s Spotify Playlist Update: Apr. 21

YehMe2

YehMe2
YehMe2 performing at Academy LA on January 31, 2020. (Source: Facebook)

DJcity’s Spotify playlist update for the week of April 21:

DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch – ROCKSTAR
Dillon Francis ft. BabyJake – Touch
John Legend – Bigger Love
Kid Cudi – Leader Of The Delinquents
Lil Tecca ft. Internet Money – Out Of Love
Playboi Carti – @ MEH
YehMe2 ft. Rome Fortune – Keys To The Jeep

Stream the entire playlist below or from within Spotify.

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