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Friday, April 17, 2020

New and Notable Tracks: Apr. 17

Good Times Ahead

Good Times Ahead
Good Times Ahead. (Source: Facebook)

K CAMP & Quavo – Lottery (Renegade) – Quavo Remix
K Camp’s 2019 viral TikTok smash gets a fresh new remix by the Migos rapper.

Good Times Ahead – Quando Toca Essa
The Miami electronic music duo formerly known as GTA drops a tropical tribal house heater.

DaBaby ft. Ashanti & Megan Thee Stallion – NASTY
DaBaby and Meg update Ashanti’s 2002 hit “Baby” on this standout track from his new LP.

YehMe2 ft. Rome Fortune – Keys To The Jeep
The Chicago producer enlists Atlanta’s eccentric rapper for a heavyweight bass house bop.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Nicki Minaj – Starships – Stavros Martina & Kevin D Remix

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

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Friday, April 17, 2020

Watch DaLyte’s ‘Bedroom Sessions’ Routine

New Jersey-based turntablist DaLyte has dropped a clever open-format routine for DJcityTV’s Bedroom Sessions. In his six-minute routine, he drops current and throwback hip-hop, funk, rock, and more.

DaLyte got his start as a battle DJ before turning his focus towards the club scene and music production. He has shared the stage with such artists as Lil Jon and Big Sean. DaLyte is also a radio mixshow DJ, with shows on New Jersey’s B98.5 and Amarillo, Texas’ 93.1 The Beat.

Tracklist:

1. Rufus Thomas – The Breakdown Pt. 2
2. Greg Nice – Let’s Take It Back To The Old School – Acapella Loop
3. The O’Jays – For The Love Of Money
4. The Notorious B.I.G. ft. Puff Daddy & Mase – Mo Money Mo Problems
5. Lil Dicky – Save Dat Money
6. 2 Chainz – I’m Different
7. Kodak Black ft. Travis Scott & Offset – ZEZE
8. 2Pac – I Get Around
9. Run DMC – Here We Go
10. Billy Squier – Big Beat
11. Joan Jett – I Love Rock ‘N Roll
12. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Can’t Stop
13. Kanye West ft. Talib Kweli and Common – Get Em High

Follow DaLyte on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Mixcloud.

Got what it takes to be featured on the next “Bedroom Sessions” episode? Send a sample video to brs@djcity.com.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: Four Color Zack and J. Espinosa on the Creative Freedom of Live Streaming

R.O.A.D. Podcast

On last week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, co-host DJ Crooked spoke to Red Bull 3style champions Four Color Zack and J. Espinosa. The two renowned turntablists explained how live streaming could provide creative freedom for DJs to experiment and showcase their talents to a broader audience outside of the club scene.

Zack and Espinosa also shared some stories and experiences from their recent Red Bull tours in Indonesia and Russia.

Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.

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

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

DopeOnigiri Drops Japanese Hip-Hop Mix for the ‘DJcity Podcast’

DopeOnigiri

DopeOnigiri
DopeOnigiri performing at DJcity Japan’s 10-Year Anniversary Party. (Source: DopeOnigiri)

DJcity Japan member DopeOnigiri, also known as DJ OKI, shines a spotlight on the Japanese hip-hop scene on this installment of the DJcity Podcast.

DopeOnigiri was the 2015 Red Bull Music 3Style University Japan Champion. He is currently the tour DJ for Japanese American artist MIYACHI. You can catch DopeOnigiri spinning at his residencies at the A-life and WREP nightclubs in Tokyo.

Also available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

Tracklist:

1. Devin – Dream Sticks (Dub)
2. MonyHorse – Oinukasu
3. DJ CHARI & DJ TATSUKI ft. Tyson, SANTAWORLDVIEW, MonyHorse & ZOT on the WAVE – JET MODE
4. DJ RYOW ft. JIN DOGG – no talk zone
5. Awich – Gangsta
6. Ry-lax – I KNOW IT
7. Shurkn Pap – WHERE IS THE LOVE
8. 13ELL ft. Shurkn Pap – M.N.D
9. 13ELL – Special Day
10. NO NAME’S – ※未公開曲 (Available Soon)
11. JASMINE ft. 5lack – Fallin’
12. WILYWNKA – Return Of The Rap
13. MIYACHI – HOT TEA
14. SEEDA, JNKMN & KZM – BUSSIN
15. Lunv Loyal – 100
16. 阿修羅MIC ft. BADSAIKUSH & DELTA 9 KID – 365DAYS
17. MIYACHI – MAINICHI
18. MIYACHI – MY CHAIN
19. LIL J – AKIRA
20. MONYPETZJNKMN – Gimme Da Dope
21. AK THE SAVIOR & Leon Fanourakis – PICCOLO
22. Leon Fanourakis ft. SANTAWORLDVIEW – BOUNCE
22. Awich ft. kZm – NEBUTA
23. Awich ft. JP THE WAVY – Bloodshot
24. Awich – Love Me Up
25. 13ELL – EXP.
26. NO NAME’S – ※未公開曲 (Available Soon)

Follow DopeOnigiri on Instagram, Mixcloud, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

‘TBT Hits’ for April 16

Skrillex

Skrillex
Skrillex

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

Jay-Z – So Ghetto
Hov and DJ Premier connect for a gritty street anthem from the late ’90s.

Mary J. Blige – Be Happy
A hit record featuring Queen Mary’s soulful vocals and a funky sample flip from Diddy.

Rhianna – Pon de Replay
RiRi’s energetic first single became a hit thanks to its heavy beat and catchy lyrics.

Benny Benassi ft. Gary Go – Cinema – Skrillex Remix
A sing-a-long pop tune turned face-melting dubstep record thanks to Skrill’s knack for big drops.

Tego Calderón – Punto y Aparte
A street anthem from one of reggaeton’s early hitmakers.

D’Banj – Oliver Twist
An early Afrobeats classic that spurred the genre’s international rise.

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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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Fashen Talks DJs Playing More Classics Since Lockdown Began, DJ AM’s Impact on His Career: ‘The 20 Podcast’

Fashen

DJ Spider touches base with his old friend Fashen on this week’s episode of The 20 Podcast. The veteran Los Angeles party rocker discusses how DJs have been playing more classics since the lockdown began, DJ AM’s impact on his career, how to achieve success as a DJ, 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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