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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.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

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

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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)

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

‘TBT Hits’ for April 16

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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’

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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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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

DJcity Trends for April 2020

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DJcity Trends

DJcity Trends is a monthly collection of tracks intended to help DJs discover new and buzzing club music. They are hand-picked by influential DJs from around the world.

View the April 2020 edition of DJcity Trends here.

Contributors:

D-Tale, regional director, Germany at DJcity
Eski, UK contributor at DJcity
Latin Prince, East Coast director at DJcity

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

DJ Fuze Flips Tracks From April 2000 and April 2020

DJ Fuze

REAL 92.3‘s DJ Fuze flips tracks from April 2000 and April 2020 for Beatsource‘s 20-Year View series. The series features Fuze performing routines with new and classic tracks that were popular 20 years apart from each other.

Watch above, and check out the playlist on Beatsource.

Tracklist:

Ice Cube – Whoa Freestyle
Black Rob – Whoa! – Inst
Aaliyah – Try Again – Acap
JAY-Z ft. Mya – Best Of Me, Part 2
Roddy Ricch ft. Mustard – High Fashion
Tones And I – Dance Monkey
DMX – Party Up (Up In Here)
H.E.R. ft. YG – Slide

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