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Friday, April 10, 2020

DJ ND Demonstrates the Swing Flare Scratch

In this episode of Made From Scratch, DJ ND teaches the swing flare. This rhythmic three-click scratch has a complex sound without being overly complicated.

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

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

Lil Jon, Usher, and Ludacris Drop New Track ‘Sex Beat’


Usher, Ludacris, and Lil Jon. (Source: Getty Images)

Lil Jon has collaborated with Usher and Ludacris on “Sex Beat,” a seductive slow jam that he previewed on Instagram last week. The song was co-produced by Kronic and co-written by Jermaine Dupri.

The artists previously collaborated in 2004 on the tracks “Yeah” and “Lovers and Friends.” “Yeah” sold 6.5 million copies and reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Lovers and Friends” was successful as well, hitting number three on the Hot 100.

“Sex Beat” drops at 12am ET on Friday, April 10 here.

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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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