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Thursday, April 9, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Podcast’: DJ Mell Starr Describes the Exclusive DJ Scene in Harlem

DJ Mell Starr

On the latest installment of the R.O.A.D. Podcast, the crew was joined by guest co-host DJ Eddie Mcdonald to interview New York’s very own DJ Mell Starr. In the episode, the New York icon discussed Harlem’s exclusive DJ scene and culture.

Mell Starr also explained why uptown DJs like DJ Boogie Blind choose not to share Harlem club anthems with DJs outside of the community.

Watch an excerpt above and the full episode here.

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

‘TBT Hits’ for April 9


T-Pain

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

Swizz Beatz – It’s Me Bitches
A widely-known club record with bass-heavy production and vocals by Swizzy.

T-Pain – I’m Sprung
Set the mood at any party with one of Pain’s biggest records, which he produced himself.

Flo Rida ft. T-Pain – Low
A booty shaking, pop classic from two of Florida’s biggest hitmakers.

The Bucketheads – The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)
A house classic that fits in any set today. Keep the party going with this one.

Wilfrido Vargas – Abusadora
This classic merengue track gets partygoers moving at any event.

Super Beagle – Dust A Sound Boy
A dancehall classic on the stalag riddim, sampled by the likes of Kanye West and Freddie Gibbs.

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 9, 2020

D’Maduro Remixes Ester Dean’s ‘Drop It Low’: DJcity Exclusive


D’Maduro. (Source: D’Maduro)

Dutch DJ/producer D’Maduro is back with another DJcity exclusive remix. This time, he’s taken Ester Dean‘s 2009 trap-pop single “Drop It Low,” drenched it in dirty Dutch drums and created an energetic floor-filler.

The single cracked the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2009. “Drop It Low’s” infectious, snapping energy and remixes featuring the likes of Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, and Diddy has allowed it to remain a go-to club track for a decade. Now, D’Maduro’s remix speeds it up to the range of modern dembow-driven pop and reggaeton, breathing new life into the track.

Preview the remix below and download it exclusively on DJcity.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

DJ Zo Talks Performing in Asia at Beginning of Coronavirus, Serato Library Management on ‘The 20 Podcast’

DJ Zo

DJ Spider connects with Las Vegas-based DJ Zo aka Zomanno on The 20 Podcast. Recently back from overseas gigs, Zo discusses what it was like traveling to Coronavirus hotspots at the beginning of the outbreak. He also shares his approach to Serato library management, discusses the potential longterm impact of the pandemic on nightlife, among other topics.

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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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

DJcity and Beatsource to Host Direct Relief Fundraiser Live Stream


Just Blaze. (Source: Facebook)

DJcity and Beatsource will be hosting an 8-hour live stream party this Saturday, April 11 to raise funds for those on the COVID-19 frontlines.

Tune in to watch sets from Just Blaze, DJ Revolution, Samantha Ronson, Mad Skillz, Chris Villa, DJ Scene, DJ Spider, and Kayper. All donations will go to the Direct Relief organization.

Watch from 12 to 8 p.m. PT on Beatsource’s Twitch channel.

 

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Rane SEVENTY Mixer Released, Officially Supported in Serato DJ Pro 2.3.4


Rane SEVENTY mixer. (Source: Serato)

Rane and Serato have announced that the SEVENTY mixer has been released and is officially supported in the latest version of Serato DJ Pro. The two-channel battle mixer unlocks Serato DJ Pro 2.3.4 along with Serato DVS. Its 16 RGB performance pads can be used to control a range of Serato DJ Pro pad modes and has configurable quick-access buttons for sync, silent cue, and more.

Serato Chief Strategy Officer Nick Maclaren says, “It’s an incredible new mixer with an impressive, refined feature set. It has such a wide variety of capabilities that are suited to so many different DJing styles. The fact it can unlock our latest version of Serato DJ Pro and well as Serato DVS is also a big plus. I can’t wait to see people using it online.”

Check out Rane’s website for more information on mixer availability and download Serato DJ Pro 2.3.4 here.

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