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Monday, April 13, 2020

Mojaxx Reviews the iRig Stream Audio Interface

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In this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx discusses the iRig Stream audio interface, another solution for for running high-quality audio directly into your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

The iRig Stream audio interface allows users to convert and mix external audio sources like DJ mixers, microphones, and instruments into a clean and direct digital signal for live streaming.

Watch Mojaxx’s review above.

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Sunday, April 12, 2020

Watch YouTube Originals’ ‘Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert’ Documentary

In the wake of the global COVID-19 quarantine postponing this year’s Coachella festival, YouTube Originals has released their Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert documentary. Throughout the documentary, connections are made about the importance of DJ culture to Coachella’s rise. Rave culture helped to establish the festival’s concept, while hip-hop and turntablism played a crucial role in its evolution.

In the documentary, Steve Aoki credits Daft Punk‘s 2006 Coachella performance as being the “birthplace” of modern EDM. A-Trak‘s lengthy history with the festival is discussed, including his 1999 Coachella debut with the Invisbl Skratch Piklz, DJing for Kanye West in 2006, and playing alongside Armand van Helden as Duck Sauce in 2011 and 2014. The documentary also features feedback from the likes of Diplo, Moby, and more.

Watch the Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert documentary above.

Related Post: XXL Magazine Lists Greatest Hip-Hop DJs Of All Time

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Friday, April 10, 2020

XXL Magazine Lists Greatest Hip-Hop DJs Of All Time


Lil Jon. (Source: The Daily Beast)

XXL Magazine has just released a comprehensive list of “the greatest hip-hop DJs of all time.” From turntablists to DJs/producers and radio jocks, these tastemakers have been essential parts of hip-hop’s mainstream cultural impact.

As the list’s introduction says, “…at one time, there was a clear understanding in hip-hop that the DJ was at the top of the food chain. Before the first rap record was recorded, manufactured and distributed, the DJ was on the ground floor of this thing of ours, rummaging through various record crates in search of the perfect breakbeat to move the crowd.”

This list includes everyone from Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash to Lil Jon and A-Trak. XXL digs deep into the history of DJing, including a diverse mix of names likes Roc Raida and DJ Screw, plus Tim Westwood, Spinderella, and more.

Read XXL’s list of the greatest hip-hop DJs here.

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Friday, April 10, 2020

New and Notable Tracks: Apr. 10

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Wax Motif performing at Ravine in Atlanta on February 15, 2020 (Source: Facebook)

Sky Rompiendo, Feid & Jowell & Randy – Lo Creo
Colombia’s super-producer teams up with a cast of reggaeton stars for a Latin-Urbano bop.

Team Salut – Boom Bam
The British-African duo behind Yxng Bane’s “Vroom” deliver this bouncy afrowave heater.

Diplo & Wax Motif – Love To The World
Pentz’s new house imprint Higher Ground enlists Motif for a groovy disco-house cut.

Yella Beezy ft. Young Thug – Headlocc
The “On A Flight” collaborators link up again for another boastful and luxury-filled rap single.

Featured on DJcity earlier this week:

– Eric Prydz – Call On Me – SH8K Remix

– Ester Dean – Drop It Low – D’Maduro Remix

– Usher, Ludacris & Lil Jon – SexBeat

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

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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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