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Friday, March 6, 2020

‘My DJcities With DJ Spryte’: Travel Essentials and Gig-Booking Tips

Touring open-format DJ/producer Spryte is back with another installment of his vlog series, My DJcities with DJ Spryte. In this episode, Spryte shares some of his travel essentials and talks to a talent buyer about gig-booking etiquette.

Watch the episode above and stay tuned for more from DJ Spryte.

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

Beatsource’s ‘TBT Hits’ for March 5

Ice Cube

Ice Cube
Ice Cube

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

Ice Cube – Check Yo Self
A recognizable ’90s classic by a West Coast legend.

Lauryn Hill – Doo Wop (That Thing)
This club hit is regularly remixed, but nothing beats the original.

The Black Eyed Peas – My Humps
This track helped propel BEP into the mainstream.

Martin Solvieg & Dragonette – Hello
A big dance music track that crossed over to the Top 40.

Dirtsman – Hot This Year
An early ’90s dancehall classic, which has been sampled by the likes of De La Soul, Daddy Yankee, and Craig David.

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, March 5, 2020

‘R.O.A.D. Live Podcast’: What Song Do You Play When You Need a Restroom Break?

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Last week, the R.O.A.D. Podcast brought their show to the nightclubs of Las Vegas for some live interviews. In this segment, the crew asked both local and out-of-town DJs a very pressing question, what is your go-to song when you need to run to the restroom during a gig?

Check out their responses above and watch last week’s episode of the R.O.A.D. Podcast here.

This live podcast is brought to you by Don Julio and was filmed at Park MGM‘s Best Friend and On the Record.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Morgan Page Talks Approach to Producing, Music Library Management on ‘The 20 Podcast’

DJ Spider and Morgan Page

DJ Spider and Morgan Page
DJ Spider and Morgan Page

Veteran house DJ/producer Morgan Page sits down with DJ Spider on The 20 Podcast. The GRAMMY-nominated producer discusses his approach to producing, music library management system, MP Quick Tips series, college radio beginnings, among other topics.

Watch the interview below. An audio version of the podcast is also available on all major platforms.

Follow Morgan Page on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, and Twitter.

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, March 4, 2020

Mojaxx Reviews Hercules’ DJControl Starlight

In this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx discusses how well the Hercules DJControl Starlight improves mixing on the go.

The portable controller has bass EQ/filter knobs, touch-sensitive jog wheels, and RGB backlighting to allow for easy mixing. It also comes with Serato DJ Lite software.

Watch Mojaxx’s review above.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

DJcity’s Most Downloaded Tracks of Feb. 2020

Nick Bike

DJcity Top 50 February 2020

Below is a list of the most-downloaded tracks on DJcity during February 2020. To receive these updates via email, click here.

1. Lil Wayne – Clap For Em
2. Justin Bieber ft. Quavo – Intentions
3. Nicki Minaj – Yikes
4. Migos ft. Travis Scott & Young Thug – Give No Fxk
5. Megan Thee Stallion – B.I.T.C.H.
6. Iyaz – Replay – Mr. M!X Remix
7. Duck Sauce – Smiley Face
8. PARTYNEXTDOOR ft. Drake & Bad Bunny – Loyal Remix
9. Roddy Ricch – The Box – James Hype Remix
10. Pop Smoke ft. Quavo – Shake The Room

11. Sean Paul & Tove Lo – Calling On Me
12. Justin Bieber ft. Kehlani – Get Me
13. Justin Bieber ft. Travis Scott – Second Emotion
14. Tory Lanez – Broke In A Minute
15. Lil Wayne ft. Big Sean & Lil Baby – I Do It
16. Justin Bieber ft. Post Malone & Clever – Forever
17. Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg – The Next Episode – Reynor Remix
18. Tainy, Sean Paul & Mozart La Para ft. Cazzu – LENTO
19. Lil Wayne – Clap For Em – KidCutUp Club Edit
20. Roddy Ricch – The Box – Adam Doubleyou & Nick Bike Controlla Bootleg

21. Spice Girls – Wannabe – Stavros Martina & Kevin D & Kelly Ross Remix
22. Dua Lipa – Physical
23. Black Caviar – Mr. Vain – Anthem Kingz Party Starter
24. Bad Bunny & Sech – Ignorantes
25. DaBaby – SHUT UP
26. DJ Scene – Scratch Ammo 4
27. Daddy Yankee & Sech – Definitivamente
28. Crystal Waters – 100 Percent Pure Love – Lincoln Baio On My Mind Bootleg
29. eSQUIRE – Naughty Girl
30. Purple Disco Machine – In My Arms

31. Panjabi MC – Mundian To Bach Ke – Stavros Martina & Kevin D Remix
32. JAY-Z – Dirt Off Your Shoulder – Richastic Remix
33. Estelle – American Boy – Robin Roij & Jacka Remix
34. Meek Mill ft. Justin Timberlake – Believe
35. Eminem ft. Juice WRLD – Godzilla – MarkCutz Hype Intro
36. Kanye West – Good Life – Lincoln Baio Further Up Bootleg
37. Lil Wayne – Mama Mia
38. Blueface ft. DaBaby – Obama
39. MATTN, Stavros Martina & Kevin D – Girlz Wanna Have Fun
40. Jhay Cortez, Anuel AA & J Balvin – Medusa

41. Elton John & Taron Egerton – (I’m Gonna) Love Me Again – Purple Disco Machine Remix
42. MC Lan, Major Lazer & Anitta – Rave De Favela
43. Myke Towers – Girl – Da Phonk Club Edit
44. Meduza ft. SHELLS – Born To Love
45. Meek Mill ft. Roddy Rich – Letter To Nipsey
46. Tory Lanez ft. Fivio Foreign – K Lo K
47. Justin Bieber ft. Summer Walker – Yummy Remix
48. Roddy Ricch – Boom Boom Room
49. Daddy Yankee – Rompe – Kevin D Remix
50. Jack Harlow – WHATS POPPIN

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