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Monday, April 27, 2020

‘MikiDz Podcast’: Wave Rider

In the latest episode of the MikiDz Podcast, MikiWAR, DJ Dainjazone, and DJ Rell share their thoughts on Drake‘s viral hit “Toosie Slide.” They also talk about Four Color Zack‘s 4/20 live stream set, Babyface and Teddy Riley‘s Instagram Live battle, and the rise of going live on Mixcloud.

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 Dainjazone, 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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Sunday, April 26, 2020

Library of Congress Announces Online Sampling and Remixing Resource, ‘Citizen DJ’


Brian Foo. (Credit: Shawn Miller/Library of Congress)

In honor of the Library of Congress’ 220th birthday, America’s largest research library has announced Citizen DJ, an online-based sampling and remixing program. DJs, producers, and creatives can access the entire catalog of royalty-free sounds from the library’s audio and moving-image collections to remix or download source material sounds in bulk. A preview is currently available, and the full service will launch this summer.

The sound files can be accessed in three ways: searching by sound and metadata, a music-creation app that allows the collection to be remixed with hip-hop beats, and sample packs full of thousands of clips from individual collections.

Creator Brian Foo is a breakdancer and data visualizer, turned Innovator in Residence at the Library of Congress. He’s also an old school hip-hop fanatic, and Citizen DJ was inspired by DJs digging through crates of records for obscure samples to create unique breaks or new songs. “What is that collective crate that we all own as American citizens?” he said to the New York Times. He continued, “What are these sounds that can be used in an unrestricted creative way?” To Consequence of Sound, he added, “a new generation of hip hop artists and producers can maximize their creativity, invent new sounds, and connect listeners to materials, cultures, and sonic history that might otherwise be hidden from public ears.”

Watch the video below and preview Citizen DJ here.

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Sunday, April 26, 2020

DJ Kwest Mixes DJcity’s ‘New and Notable’ Tracks: Apr. 24

Southern California’s DJ Kwest mixes DJcity’s favorite tracks for the week of April 24 in his latest New and Notable routine.

You can catch DJ Kwest Saturday nights at 10 PM PST/1 AM EST on Pitbull’s Globalization on Sirius XM and Monday through Saturday on Riverside, CA’s KGGI, 99.1 FM.

Tracklist:

1. Aaar, Tom Thomson & Huisman – Guaya
2. Wiz Khalifa ft. Megan Thee Stallion, Ty Dolla Sign, & Mustard – Y U Mad
3. Klubbheads – Kickin’ Hard – Tom Staar Remix
4. Valentino Khan & Ship Wrek – Obsession

Watch Kwest’s routine above.

Follow DJ Kwest on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, and Twitter.

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Sunday, April 26, 2020

Watch: DJ ND’s Autobahn Scratch Variation

In this episode of Made From Scratch, DJ ND showcases a variation of the autobahn scratch. His version adds a second part to the complex pattern.

Grab DJ ND’s scratch tool here and watch the tutorial above.

Follow DJ ND on Facebook, Instagram, Mixcloud, SoundCloud, YouTube, and Twitter.

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Friday, April 24, 2020

New and Notable Tracks: Apr. 24

Valentino Khan

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Valentino Khan performing at the XS Las Vegas nightclub on February 16, 2020. (Source: Facebook)

Wiz Khalifa ft. Megan Thee Stallion, Ty Dolla $ign & Mustard – Y U Mad
The star-studded lead track from Wiz’s new 4/20-inspired album “The Saga Of Wiz Khalifa.”

Valentino Khan & Ship Wrek – Obsession
Two Los Angeles-based house outfits team up for a heavy-hitting cut from Mad Decent.

Aaar, Tom Thomson & Huisman – Guaya
DJcity Latino’s Venezuelan team member enlists the Dutch duo for a global Urbano heater.

Klubbheads – Kickin’ Hard – Tom Staar Remix
The English DJ/producer provides a house update for the Klubbheads’ 1998 dance classic.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– N.O.R.E. – Nothin’ – Richastic Remix

– Wisin & Yandel – Dembow – Fresco Remix

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

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Friday, April 24, 2020

J Balvin Launches #ColoresDJChallenge with DJcity Latino, Beatsource, and Universal Music Latin Entertainment


J Balvin. (Source: Instagram)

J Balvin and Universal Music Latin Entertainment have teamed up with DJcity Latino and Beatsource for the #ColoresDJChallenge. The worldwide contest calls for DJs to show their skills and creativity in a 60-second clip using any song from J Balvin’s recently-released album Colores.

To enter, post your routine to Instagram, tag J Balvin, and use the hashtag #ColoresDJChallenge. The winner will receive a vinyl copy of Colores and a repost from Universal Music Latin Entertainment. Submissions will be accepted until May 8.

Watch some routines from DJcity representatives below.

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